Footballguys #164 - 10/3 - New & Notes From Around The League

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It's just $4.99 and available in the iTunes and Google Play stores. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to practice this week](#1) 2. [OAK - QB EJ Manuel to start Week 5](#2) 3. [NYJ - TE Will Tye cut loose by Jets](#3) 4. [LAC - Austin Ekeler to see more action](#4) 5. [BUF - WR Andre Holmes expected to start](#5) 6. [BUF - WR Zay Jones top option in Week 5?](#6) 7. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott decision during bye?](#7) 8. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley expects to play after bye](#8) 9. [CLE - No reinstatement yet for WR Josh Gordon](#9) 10. [GB - WR Davante Adams could play Week 5?](#10) 11. [SEA - RB Chris Carson has ankle surgery](#11) 12. [GB - GB wants to go to TE Martellus Bennett earlier](#12) 13. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery has multiple broken ribs](#13) 14. [IND - TE Jack Doyle in protocol](#14) 15. [SF - QB Brian Hoyer to remain QB](#15) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to practice this week]() Source: CBS 4 Indianapolis - Mike Chappell Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) is set to return to practice this week, according to general manager Chris Ballard. 'We'll slowly start working him back into practice this week,' Ballard said. 'We'll see how much he gets. But we've got a plan in place to where we want him to start getting him reps and then, in time, as we can get him incorporated back into team work and all that, we'll get him back on the field.' The team's first practice of the week is Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Luck is finally going to get back on the practice field. We wouldn't expect him in a game until Week 7 at the earliest providing there are no setbacks in his recovery. Monitor his progress as he gets back at it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [OAK - QB EJ Manuel to start Week 5](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Oakland Raiders QB [EJ Manuel]( will be the starting quarterback against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Manuel did a good job moving the ball against the Broncos (11-of-17, 106 yards) in Week 4 but made a mistake throwing up a deep pass near the end of the game that was picked off by FS Justin Simmons. The Ravens have the 17th pass defense by allowing an average of 222.3 passing yards per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYJ - TE Will Tye cut loose by Jets]() Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta The New York Jets waived TE [Will Tye]( on Tuesday, Oct. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. With the emergence of Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tye was deemed expendable. He caught 90 passes over the last two years (both with the Giants), but Tye had only four receptions with the Jets in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [LAC - Austin Ekeler to see more action]( Source: Chargers.com - Ricky Henne Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler]( is expected to see an uptick in action going forward, as the team looks for ways to get the ball in his hands. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners in deeper leagues need to consider Ekeler. As Melvin Gordon continues to struggle with a knee issue, Ekeler could pick up some more work as a reserve back. He's got at least 'what the heck' flex appeal in deep PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BUF - WR Andre Holmes expected to start]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills WR [Andre Holmes]( is expected to start opposite WR [Zay Jones]( in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills needed to move someone up the depth chart as Jordan Matthews suffered a thumb injury in Week 4. Matthews will need surgery and be out for at least a month. We see plenty of targets for RB LeSean McCoy and TE Charles Clay, and a limited number of throws towards the speedy Holmes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BUF - WR Zay Jones top option in Week 5?]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills WR [Zay Jones]( is the team's top healthiest wide receiver heading into Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even as the Bills top WR (while Jordan Matthews is out), Jones doesn't have a lot of fantasy appeal. We can't recommend him as anything more than a WR7 in PPR leagues...and that means you're not starting him. In deeper leagues, it worth hanging onto the rookie as he gets a larger opportunity...as long as you've got a deep bench. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott decision during bye?]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Kate Hairopoulos Dallas Cowboys QB [Ezekiel Elliott]( will have his playing status determined soon by a three-judge panel from the 5th United States Circuit Court of Appeal. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners are walking on eggshells when it comes to Elliott's status. There is no official timeline, although a decision might come as early as this week and is expected to be made by next week when the team has a bye. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley expects to play after bye](=) Source: CSNWashington.com - JP Finlay Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle) said Tuesday, Oct. 3, that he feels he'll be ready to play after the team's bye week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He suffered an ankle injury in the Week 4 game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 2. Kelley has struggled with the injury bug in 2017, but he's got some time to heal and be the lead back this team needs. Rookie Samaje Perine has power as a runner, but he's struggled to impress while Kelley has been out/limited. Chris Thompson is a fine weapon but he's more of a change-of-pace back and Washington doesn't seem intent on increasing his workload. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - No reinstatement yet for WR Josh Gordon](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( has not yet applied for reinstatement, a source said Tuesday, Oct. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pro Football Talk reports Gordon has not yet applied for reinstatement. Even when he does apply, there's no guarantee that Gordon will get back into the league. In super deep leagues there are some fantasy owners picking up Gordon as a lottery ticket. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - WR Davante Adams could play Week 5?](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) has a chance to be cleared in time to play in Week 5 against Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Every player goes through the concussion protocol at a different pace. Adams was rocked against the Bears last week and should be limited during the week of practice (at best) this week. We'd consider him a game-time decision at this point. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [SEA - RB Chris Carson has ankle surgery]() Source: Seahawks.com Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson]( (leg, ankle) underwent surgery on his left ankle Tuesday, Oct. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carson has been placed on Injured Reserve and there is hope he could return later in the regular season or in the postseason. Without Carson, the Seahawks will turn to either Thomas Rawls or Eddie Lacy as their lead back. C.J. Prosise will serve as the team's change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [GB - GB wants to go to TE Martellus Bennett earlier](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers TE [Martellus Bennett]( will likely be more involved in the offense earlier in games moving forward, according to quarterback [Aaron Rodgers](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners would like to see that too. They need to get to Bennett early to establish a rhythm, so this report is something to watch to see if it comes to fruition. Bennett is a TE1 against the Cowboys in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery has multiple broken ribs]() Source: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin - Brett Christopherson Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) said he has multiple broken ribs, but he is feeling better. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rib injuries always come down to a pain tolerance issue. If Montgomery can play with quite a bit of pain, then he could be back on the field as early as this week. The Packers play at Dallas in Week 5 and rookie RB Aaron Jones is looking at a larger role with Montgomery out or limited with this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - TE Jack Doyle in protocol](=) Source: FOX 59 Indianapolis - Mike Chappell Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( (concussion) is in the concussion protocol following the Week 4 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Every player progresses through the concussion protocol at a different rate. Expect Doyle to at least be limited practice this week. We may have a better idea about his playing status in Week 5 on Friday, but this early he's got to be considered a game-time decision for the game against the 49ers. Brandon Williams would be the lead TE for the Colts if Doyle is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [SF - QB Brian Hoyer to remain QB]() Source: Sacramento Bee - Matt Barrows San Francisco 49ers [Brian Hoyer]( will remain in the starting quarterback job for the time being, as coach Kyle Shanahan told media he has 'not given any consideration' to a QB change. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The dreaded vote of confidence for Hoyer means get ready for rookie C.J. Beathard if the struggles for the veteran quarterback continue. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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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