Footballguys #165 - 10/4 - News & Notes From Around The League

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If you haven't tried by now you are missing out, go give them a shot this week! --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Thursday to you. We've got some News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Rotogrinders Footballguys Daily Fantasy Hour](=) Join our Buddy Dan Back of Rotogrinders and Footballguys Staffers Austin Lee and John Lee as they break down what you need for Week 5. B. [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. [OAK - Limited practice for WR Michael Crabtree](#1) 2. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper limited Wednesday](#2) 3. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota limited](#3) 4. [IND - QB Andrew Luck working on return](#4) 5. [GB - Top two GB backs at practice on Wednesday](#5) 6. [WAS - CB Josh Norman has rib fracture](#6) 7. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon 'super frustrated'](#7) 8. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham doesn't practice Wednesday](#8) 9. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} sidelined at practice](#9) 10. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins limited Wednesday](#10) 11. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette listed as limited](#11) 12. [GB - Full practice for RB Jamaal Williams](#12) 13. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery officially limited](#13) 14. [GB - WR Davante Adams officially limited](#14) 15. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay remains sidelined](#15) 16. [CAR - Limited practice for QB Cam Newton](#16) 17. [IND - TE Jack Doyle limited](#17) 18. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger does not practice](#18) 19. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi practices in full](#19) 20. [BUF - TE Charles Clay receives day off](#20) 21. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree has chance to play](#21) 22. [NYG - NYG's starting receivers limited Wednesday](#22) 23. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte missing practice Wednesday](#23) 24. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin sits out practice Wednesday](#24) 25. [GB - WR Davante Adams still in protocol](#25) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [OAK - Limited practice for WR Michael Crabtree](=) Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Michael Crabtree]( (chest) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not a surprise here. Let's see what he can do in Thursday's session. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper limited Wednesday](=) Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Amari Cooper]( (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper hasn't looked right. Let's see if he's able to do more in Thursday's practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. TEN - QB Marcus Mariota limited Source: NFL Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watch this one closely to see what he can do Thursday. Tennessee is generally pretty open about injuries and we hopefully will have clarity soon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [IND - QB Andrew Luck working on return]( Source: The Indianapolis Star - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) said he is working on strengthening his surgically-repaired shoulder and is not ready to throw at full strength yet. Luck said he definitely will be able to play this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's the plan anyway...but the plan has been altered already. Luck was supposed to be back around this time but now most around the team believe a Week 7 return is the earliest he could be back. Add him now in leagues where he's available and you've got the bench space to stash him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [GB - Top two GB backs at practice on Wednesday]() Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers RBs [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) and [Jamaal Williams]( (knee) both participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a good sign for their availability in Week 5. Montgomery might be limited as he deals with a painful ribs injury. That could lead to a few more touches for Aaron Jones. The Packers are going up against a Cowboys defense that averages 107.5 rushing yards per game (16th). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [WAS - CB Josh Norman has rib fracture]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman (rib, lung) has been diagnosed with a rib fracture and associated small damage to his lung lining, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Norman has some time to heal as the team has a bye in Week 5. Washington head coach Jay Gruden said earlier this week Norman will likely need two to four weeks to recover. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon 'super frustrated'](=) Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( wants the ball more often after finishing with 22 yards on 10 carries - including only four rush attempts in the second half - in a Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon really struggled against the Eagles with 10 carries for just 22 yards. He's dealing with a minor knee issue, but the team has a great matchup against the Giants in Week 5. The Giants have the 28th ranked rush defense and give up an average of 142.8 yards on the ground per game. Gordon could perform this week like the top-10 fantasy RB you drafted him as. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham doesn't practice Wednesday](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's Jimmy Graham and Wednesday so we're not overly worried. But look to see what he can do Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} sidelined at practice](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Expect the team to take it easy with {NAME} here. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. NYG - RB Paul Perkins limited Wednesday Source: NFL New York Giants RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perkins hasn't been doing much as the Giants starter. Now that he's banged up, rookie Wayne Gallman may be in line for a larger opportunity. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. JAX - RB Leonard Fournette listed as limited Source: NFL Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette can be limited all week and still post RB1 numbers on Sunday. Monitor his practice status, but he should be able to start for the Jaguars (and your fantasy team) on Sunday against the Steelers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. GB - Full practice for RB Jamaal Williams Source: NFL Green Bay Packers RB [Jamaal Williams]( (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams should be able to go on Sunday against the Cowboys. With both he and starter Ty Montgomery (ribs) dealing with injury issues, the team might want to use Aaron Jones a little more in some sort of three-headed RBBC. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. GB - RB Ty Montgomery officially limited Source: NFL Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's limited and this injury just comes down to pain tolerance. Montgomery could start and play in Week 5 against the Cowboys but there's no word if he'd be on any sort of snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. GB - WR Davante Adams officially limited Source: NFL Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adams is still in the concussion protocol, but that doesn't automatically mean that he's out against the Cowboys on Sunday. If he does play, that means Geronimo Allison would get a smaller opportunity to make plays for the Packers in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. DET - WR Kenny Golladay remains sidelined Source: NFL Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay missed last week's game against the Vikings and he doesn't look like he's on track for this week either. No matter for fantasy owners as most have moved on from the rookie after his Week 1 breakout. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. CAR - Limited practice for QB Cam Newton Source: NFL Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton is probably going to be limited with this shoulder all year long. With his big game against the Patriots last week, Newton is back in the good graces of fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [IND - TE Jack Doyle limited]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doyle is in the concussion protocol and his status for Week 5 is up in the air. Look at him as a game-time decision if he's not cleared by Friday and find a different option at TE this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger does not practice]( Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a normal day of rest on a Wednesday here. Roethlisberger is at home in Week 5, so fantasy owners can trust him more than when the Steelers are on the road. They face a Jaguars team that ranks is 1st in the NFL in pass defense by only allowing an average of 147.0 passing yards per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi practices in full](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Ajayi and his fantasy owners here. It would be even better news if Dolphins HC Adam Gase went back to using Ajayi more...especially when the team is near pay dirt. At home against the Titans in Week 5, Ajayi is an RB2 with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BUF - TE Charles Clay receives day off]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With no WR Jordan Matthews, the Bills passing game should pepper both Clay and RB LeSean McCoy with targets. Clay is a TE1 against the Bengals in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree has chance to play]() Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders head coach head coach Jack Del Rio said he is optimistic that WR [Michael Crabtree]( (chest) will be able to play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crabtree missed the game against the Broncos last week and the passing offense was not the same. With Derek Carr out, getting Crabtree back in action would greatly help E.J. Manuel. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYG - NYG's starting receivers limited Wednesday]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants WRs [Odell Beckham Jr](. (finger, ankle) and [Brandon Marshall]( (toe) took part in a limited practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Both are limited on Wednesday but we expect them to practice fully by the end of the week. You start Beckham every week he's on the field and Marshall should be considered a WR3/flex option against the Chargers in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte missing practice Wednesday]( Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (toe) was sidelined at practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Forte can't practice - even limited - by the end of the week, he could be shut down again. That leads to a larger opportunity for both Bilal Powell and rookie Eli McGuire. The Jets offense should be able to have their way with the Browns in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin sits out practice Wednesday](=) Source: The Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin played with this knee issue last week and came through for his quarterback and for fantasy owners with four catches for 104 yards against the Patriots. In Week 5, the Panthers travel to take on the Lions and we see Benjamin as a low-end WR2/WR3 in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [GB - WR Davante Adams still in protocol](=) Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) will do some light side work in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4, but remains in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reports speculated yesterday that Adams could actually play in Week 5. If he does play against the Cowboys, Adams could produce like a WR3/flex option. The Cowboys have the 20th ranked pass defense and allow an average of 231.8 passing yards per game. [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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