Footballguys #166 - 10/5 - News & Notes From Around The League

To unsubscribe {EMAIL} from these mailings, click [here](. --- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #166 -- Thursday Night, October 5th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- [It's Not Too Late - Get 2017 Footballguys Insider PRO Plus for FREE](=) = It's Week 5, and trends are starting to emerge on which teams you can run on and which teams you can't. Weekly matchups are a huge factor when making both season-long and (especially) daily fantasy lineup decisions, and if you're already a Footballguys Insider, hopefully you've been using our matchup information to get ahead in your leagues. If you're not yet an Insider, don't worry, because here's your chance. Sign up now for FanDuel and make a deposit, and we'll give you an Insider PRO Plus subscription absolutely free! And you can have everything on Footballguys for FREE with a $10 deposit on FanDuel. [Claim Your Free Subscription Now *](=) * Note: Only new FanDuel users are eligible for the offer - users may only establish one account on FanDuel. If you already have a Footballguys Insider PRO Plus subscription for this year, you will receive an extra year added on. --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Welcome to Friday. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham listed as limited](#1) 2. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota does more Thursday](#2) 3. [PIT - TE Jesse James upgraded to full at practice](#3) 4. [MIN - RB Jerick McKinnon practices](#4) 5. [JAX - QB Blake Bortles practices in full again](#5) 6. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford limited Thursday](#6) 7. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette upgraded to full](#7) 8. [DAL - Full practice for RB Ezekiel Elliott](#8) 9. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams practices in full](#9) 10. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery listed as limited](#10) 11. [GB - WR Davante Adams remains limited](#11) 12. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi sidelined at practice](#12) 13. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert sits again](#13) 14. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt sits again](#14) 15. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins does not practice](#15) 16. [NYG - Full practice for WR Brandon Marshall](#16) 17. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown fully practices](#17) 18. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited again](#18) 19. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin limited Thursday](#19) 20. [BAL - Benjamin Watson remains sidelined](#20) 21. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte sits again](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham listed as limited]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. (ankle, finger) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While Beckham may be on some people's last nerves, his Fantasy GM's will continue to be happy with him, as we expect WR1 production again this week. Ultimately if he wants to act goofy on or off the field, as long as he produces most people in fantasy won't be that upset. Giants fans? That's an entirely different discussion. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota does more Thursday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) was able to do a little more during practice Thursday, Oct. 5, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. Mularkey said he will need to see some mobility from Mariota if he has a chance to play in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While even a hobbled Mariota would be better than Matt Cassel, that's just from an NFL standpoint. From a fantasy standpoint a banged-up Mariota may be too risky of play see if you could find a better option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. PIT - TE Jesse James upgraded to full at practice Source: NFLMedia.com Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Jesse James]( (shoulder) was a full participant at practice Thursday Oct. 5, one day after he practiced on a limited basis. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against the Jaguars on Sunday, we've got James down as a TE2 for fantasy owners. You likely have better options for your starting lineup, even with four teams on bye. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. MIN - RB Jerick McKinnon practices Source: NFL Minnesota Vikings RB [Jerick McKinnon]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKinnon will be the backup to Latavius Murray on Monday night. He's only a 'what the heck' flex in deep leagues as the Vikings change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. JAX - QB Blake Bortles practices in full again Source: NFLMedia.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles]( (wrist) was a full participant in practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's cool and all but the Jaguars don't want to go through the passing game. They'll run Leonard Fournette as much as possible against the Steelers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. MIN - QB Sam Bradford limited Thursday Source: NFL Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bradford is back to practicing and the team wants to see how he responds to working out. The Vikings play on Monday night against the Bears and Bradford could be back in the starting lineup. If you want to start him, make sure that Case Keenum or Mitchell Trubisky is available just in case Bradford is scratched again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. JAX - RB Leonard Fournette upgraded to full Source: NFLMedia.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is going to be the team's battering ram against the Steelers. He's a must start RB1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. DAL - Full practice for RB Ezekiel Elliott Source: NFL Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( (chest) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Set it and forget it with Elliott against the Packers in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. GB - RB Jamaal Williams practices in full Source: NFL Green Bay Packers RB [Jamaal Williams]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams looks like he could play against the Cowboys with this minor knee issue. If Ty Montgomery starts and Williams backs him up, that makes Aaron Jones go from potential hot waiver wire addition to non factor in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. GB - RB Ty Montgomery listed as limited Source: NFL Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rib injuries are all about pain tolerance. As Montgomery has been limited this week, there's a chance he makes it into the starting lineup against the Cowboys in Week 5. Lower expectations if he does play as Montgomery may be on some sort of snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. GB - WR Davante Adams remains limited Source: NFL Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's still in the concussion protocol but could be cleared before Sunday. Check on his status Friday to see if he's fully participating. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. MIA - RB Jay Ajayi sidelined at practice Source: NFLMedia.com Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi should be able to practice - even limited - on Friday. He's a low-end RB1 against the Titans on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert sits again]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt sits again](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt]( (groin, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While we think Britt will play, most of this offense is not useful for Fantasy purposes, including Britt. Consider him no more than a WR5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins does not practice]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wayne Gallman should get the start, but we wouldn't have him in our lineup as anything but and RB4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYG - Full practice for WR Brandon Marshall]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Brandon Marshall]( (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Marshall looks pretty done, and a dysfunctional and imploding offense hasn't helped. Even if he plays we're not anxious to get him in our lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown fully practices](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Josh McCown]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We get that everybody who is a Jets fan might be a tad giddy with their record, but this is still not a very good team. And McCown, while serviceable, is not anyone we really want in our lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited again]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While Newton's off-field choices continue to be shaky, his on-field choices seemed to start coming together last week against the Patriots. We think he should do pretty well this week, and is a low-end QB1 against Detroit. We are hoping he has finally pulled himself together on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin limited Thursday]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Devin Funchess has done well in Benjamin's stead, and should have some WR3 production this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - Benjamin Watson remains sidelined]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson is a borderline TE1 start if he's going, so we'll watch this for you up until game time. If he practices tomorrow he should be good to go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte sits again]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Forte is done, you can put a fork in him. It's a great matchup against Cleveland, and we expect Bilal Powell to put RB1 production out and Elijah McGuire potentially be a solid RB3. [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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =