Footballguys #157 - 9/26 - News & Notes From Around The League

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Advance through round 3 to win cash. Download [DRAFT]( today and make a deposit to get a free $3 entry. --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Wednesday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Get The Lineup Dominator for Mobile Now!]( If you're looking for a mobile app to help you dominate your league and set the best lineup each week, the Footballguys Lineup Dominator is your ticket. We bring next level projections, value algorithms and analysis to help you Dominate. It's just $4.99 and available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [PHI - Increased role for RB Wendell Smallwood](#1) 2. [ARI - WR John Brown worked out Monday night](#2) 3. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley still the lead RB](#3) 4. [KC - No plans to reduce RB Kareem Hunt's workload](#4) 5. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon expected to be fine](#5) 6. [NYG - RB Orleans Darkwa expects to play](#6) 7. [PHI - Philly signs RB Kenjon Barner](#7) 8. [KC - PK Cairo Santos placed on IR](#8) 9. [GB - WR Randall Cobb not limited](#9) 10. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery full go Tuesday](#10) 11. [ARI - Arizona signs WR Anthony Denham](#11) 12. [NYG - DE Olivier Vernon's MRI negative](#12) 13. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson will remain starter](#13) 14. [MIA - ILB Lawrence Timmons back with Dolphins](#14) 15. [IND - Krishawn Hogan promoted](#15) 16. [ATL - Atlanta signs Reggie Davis](#16) 17. [JAX - Jhurell Pressley signed by Jaguars](#17) 18. [CLE - Cleveland signs Bug Howard](#18) 19. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} day-to-day](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PHI - Increased role for RB Wendell Smallwood]() Source: SportsRadio 94WIP - Brandon Lee Gowton Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood](=) will have more opportunities going forward due to RB [Darren Sproles](=) (knee, arm) being on the Reserve/Injured list, according to offensive coordinator Frank Reich. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners should add Smallwood if in need of RB help. Smallwood is a good all-purpose back who can produce carrying the ball or receiving the ball out of the backfield. He had 12 carries for 71 yards against the Giants in Week 3, and Smallwood has flex appeal on a weekly basis in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ARI - WR John Brown worked out Monday night]( Source: 98.7 Arizona - Mike Jurecki Arizona Cardinals WR [John Brown](=) (quad) is still dealing with the quad injury but was able to get some work in on the field prior to the Week 3 game against Dallas Cowboys after not practicing at all in the week leading up to the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Many fantasy owners have already moved on from Brown. He's trending in the right direction but he doesn't seem to recover from these injuries in a timely manner. If you play in a league with a deep bench, feel free to keep stashing Brown as a 'lottery ticket' for later in the year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley still the lead RB](=) Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley](=) (ribs), who is expected to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Sept. 27, will remain the team's No. 1 running back when healthy, despite the emergence of [Chris Thompson](=) has a regular big-play threat. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson is the big-play back, but the team will continue to use Rob Kelley when healthy (or Samaje Perine) as a battering ram for the offense. Fantasy owners should consider Thompson at least as a flex play or RB2 while Kelley could have RB2 value in games that Washington can control. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [KC - No plans to reduce RB Kareem Hunt's workload]() Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor Kansas City Chiefs RB [Kareem Hunt](=) is on pace for 299 carries and leads the league in rushing (401 yards). Head coach Andy Reid told reporters 'we're OK with how we're using him' and has no plans to scale back his touches. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see the rookie from Toledo getting more than 300 carries this year. He's built for that workload and he's certainly producing at a high level. The Chiefs are elated with his performance, and Hunt is a centerpiece of what they do offensively. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon expected to be fine]() Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon](=) (knee) is dealing with soreness in the same left knee he had microfracture surgery on during the 2016 offseason, but both he and head coach Anthony Lynn believe he is on target to play in Week 4 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners in deeper leagues need to stash Branden Oliver if they can. Gordon has not played up to his potential quite yet in 2017 but the role and talent is certainly there...if he can only stay healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NYG - RB Orleans Darkwa expects to play]() Source: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton New York Giants RB [Orleans Darkwa](=) (back) doesn't know if he'll practice this week, but he does expect to be able to take the field in Week 4. Darkwa will receive treatment for tightness in his tweaked back. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's cool, but fantasy owners aren't expecting much from Darkwa...or any Giants RB at this time. Darkwa and Paul Perkins are not running the ball with much authority or effectiveness. Shane Vereen isn't lighting the fantasy world on fire either. It might lead to more opportunity for rookie Wayne Gallman, but for now Darkwa is the guy that could get more work with Perkins' ineffectiveness. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [PHI - Philly signs RB Kenjon Barner]() Source: CSNPhilly.com - Reuben Frank Updating a previous report, free-agent RB [Kenjon Barner](=) (Chargers) was signed to a one-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, Sept. 26. Financial terms were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barner is back with the Eagles (spent 2014-2016 in Philadelphia) after spending the summer with the Chargers. He is familiar with the scheme and gives the team more depth after losing Darren Sproles for the year. Barner is nothing more than a no4 RB behind LeGarrette Blount, Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. KC - PK Cairo Santos placed on IR Source: NFL Kansas City Chiefs PK Cairo Santos (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Santos could be brought back later in the year if healthy enough to play. They'll be without Santos for at least eight weeks, putting a potential return near the fantasy playoffs. He was perfect so far this year, but the groin injury that caused him to miss three games in the preseason just wouldn't clear up. In the meantime, rookie kicker Harrison Butker gets an opportunity with the Chiefs while Santos is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [GB - WR Randall Cobb not limited](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb](=) (chest) participated fully in practice Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a good sign for Cobb's availability for the Thursday night game against the Bears. If Cobb plays, it reduces the opportunity for Geronimo Allison...a player you might've picked up on your waiver wire after his 100-yard performance in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery full go Tuesday](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery](=) (wrist) was a full participant in practice Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers could use a bit more of rookie RB Jamaal Williams if they want to keep Montgomery fresh...or if this wrist injury bothers him. Montgomery is the lead back for the Packers with a Thursday night game against the Bears coming up. Fantasy owners should look at him as a RB2 with upside in this matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ARI - Arizona signs WR Anthony Denham](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Free-agent TE Anthony Denham (Eagles) was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Utah in 2014, Denham has spent time with the Texans and the Eagles. The Cardinals are now taking a look at him on their practice squad as a developmental player. At 6'5" 235 pounds, Denham ran a 4.77 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine a few years ago and stood out in college due to his wingspan and ability to high-point incoming passes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYG - DE Olivier Vernon's MRI negative]() Source: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton New York Giants DE Olivier Vernon's (ankle) MRI came back negative Tuesday, Sept. 26. He hopes to practice Wednesday, Sept. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Giants here but it doesn't lock in Vernon for the team's Week 4 contest. We'll likely see Vernon limited during the week of practice for the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson will remain starter](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RB [Chris Johnson](=) will continue to start in Arizona's backfield in Week 4 despite managing just 17 yards on 12 carries in Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson looked rusty against the Cowboys on Monday night. He'll get another shot to prove that he can carry the load for the Cardinals even though Andre Ellington gained more yards (and played more snaps) than Johnson did in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [MIA - ILB Lawrence Timmons back with Dolphins](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Miami Dolphins LB Lawrence Timmons was reinstated from his suspension Tuesday, Sept. 26, and will play this week, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Timmons missed the first game of the year and then was suspended for the second contest the Dolphins played (Week 3). He's reinstated after going AWOL - or whatever happened - and the Dolphins defense could surely use him if Timmons is dialed in. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - Krishawn Hogan promoted]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR Krishawn Hogan was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not many players make it from the NAIA ranks, but Hogan has done just that. Undrafted out of Marian (Ind.) in 2017, the Cardinals originally gave Hogan his first shot in the NFL. At 6'3" 220 pounds, Hogan has an intriguing size/speed combination (4.5 40-yard dash) and was highly productive (80 catches, 1,435 receiving yards, 15 receiving TDs as a senior) in a lower level of college football. Once a janitor at the Indianapolis Convention Center, Hogan is now part of the 53-man roster with the Colts. In super deep dynasty leagues, we'll be watching him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [ATL - Atlanta signs Reggie Davis]( Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Free-agent WR Reggie Davis (Browns) was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis played his college football at Georgia where he used his slippery quickness to make defenders miss when he was a receiver (16.3 YPC career avg) or return man. The Falcons are adding him, and we'll be monitoring Davis but only in super deep dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [JAX - Jhurell Pressley signed by Jaguars]() Source: Jaguars.com Free-agent RB Jhurell Pressley (Falcons) was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 26. RB Tim Cook (undisclosed) was placed on the practice squad injured list in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of New Mexico in 2016, Pressley has bounced around to now four different teams in about a year and a half. In the preseason finale for the Falcons, Pressley had 11 rushing yards on seven carries. Even in super deep dynasty leagues, we're not monitoring Pressley that close. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CLE - Cleveland signs Bug Howard]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Free-agent WR Bug Howard (Colts) was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard is a big-bodied possession receiver who lacks the speed to gain separation vertically. He has reliable hands and can be utilized in the red zone. Only fantasy owners in super deep dynasty leagues should be monitoring him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} day-to-day]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}](=) (groin) is considered day-to-day after undergoing tests on the strained groin he suffered in Week 3, according to sources. He may have a chance to play in the team's Week 4 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on {NAME}'s status as the week of practice goes on. The Seattle offense finally showed some life in Week 3, and {NAME} is the centerpiece of what they do in the passing game. He may end up as a game-time decision for Seattle's Week 4 Sunday Night Football game against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for being part of Footballguys and we'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). 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