Footballguys #167 - 10/6 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[Footballguys Lineup Dominator Mobile on the App Store]( [Footballguys Lineup Dominator Mobile on the Google Play Store](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Saturday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [DFS Powergrid Is LIVE](=) Join the Footballguys staff as they break down all you need to know for Week 5 DFS success. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota a game-time call](#1) 2. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford trending in the right direction](#2) 3. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte ruled out](#3) 4. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee to sit Week 5](#4) 5. [WAS - CB Josh Norman out four weeks](#5) 6. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise doubtful for Week 5](#6) 7. [KC - Friday's injury report for KC](#7) 8. [LAC - WR Tyrell Williams listed as questionable](#8) 9. [OAK - QB Derek Carr a game-time call - Manuel Expected To Start](#9) 10. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree removed from report](#10) 11. [GB - WR Davante Adams limited again](#11) 12. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery doubtful for Week 5](#12) 13. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert to miss another game](#13) 14. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood questionable for Sunday](#14) 15. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee listed as questionable](#15) 16. [CLE - Week 5 injury report for Cleveland](#16) 17. [DET - Detroit's Week 5 injury report](#17) 18. [GB - WR Davante Adams remains in protocol](#18) 19. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins out](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota a game-time call](=) Source: TitansOnline.com Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is listed as questionable. It is believed he will be a game-time decision. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota will be limited as a runner if active, although he has a decent matchup against the Dolphins. He's an acceptable bye week fill-in if active, but not a preferred option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford trending in the right direction]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) told reporters Friday, Oct. 6, it is 'night and day' how much better his knee feels with two weeks off in between practices. Bradford stated he will likely have to play through discomfort all season and acknowledged he will have to see how he feels after practice Saturday, Oct. 7, before determining whether or not he can play on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears to end Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We may not know for sure on Sunday morning whether Bradford will play, but if he does, he's a solid high floor bye week quarterback this week, and his return would also help Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte ruled out](=) Source: NJ Advance Media - Connor Hughes New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (toe) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bilal Powell remains a near RB1 in this four-team bye week and Elijah McGuire should get flex consideration for you. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee to sit Week 5]() Source: 105.3 The Fan - Mike Fisher Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 versus the Green Bay Packers and is expected to miss two to three weeks with a hamstring injury, according to team owner/general manager Jerry Jones. The Cowboys have a Week 6 bye, so Lee may only miss one game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The run matchup is especially improved with Lee out, but the Packers backfield situation is not clear going into this game, making it hard to trust any of their backs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [WAS - CB Josh Norman out four weeks](=) Source: Twitter Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman (ribs) posted on Twitter that he'll be out four weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pierre Garcon is the first big winner from this absence as his 49ers face Washington next week. Washington is on bye this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise doubtful for Week 5](=) Source: Seahawks.com Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (ankle) did not practice Friday, Oct. 6, and he is listed as doubtful for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] J.D. McKissic will get another go at passing downs after his two touchdown debut against the Colts last week. The Rams have given up seven running back scores already this year, so he's not a bad desperation play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [KC - Friday's injury report for KC]() Source: NFL Kansas City Chiefs OG Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (knee), LB Dee Ford (back) and C Mitch Morse (foot) did not practice Friday, Oct. 6, and have been ruled out. OT Eric Fisher (back), DT Bennie Logan (knee), LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (groin) and QB [Alex Smith]( (ankle) fully practiced and are no longer on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chiefs offensive line had continuity from 2016 coming into the year, but they'll be without two starters against JJ Watt and the Texans defense Sunday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [LAC - WR Tyrell Williams listed as questionable]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Tyrell Williams]( (neck) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 6, but is listed as questionable for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams was a late add to the injury report this week but practiced in full and should be okay for Sunday's game at the Giants. He's a WR3/Flex consideration unless he is inactive. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [OAK - QB Derek Carr a game-time call - Manuel Expected To Start]() Source: NFL Oakland Raiders QB [Derek Carr]( (back) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is questionable for Week 5. He is a game-time decision. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr is not expected to play and you should treat your Raiders starts as if he won't go and instead be replaced by EJ Manuel when setting lineups on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree removed from report]() Source: NFL Oakland Raiders WR [Michael Crabtree]( (chest) was a full participant in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and has been removed from the practice report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crabtree has made a full recovery from his bruised lung and will start on Sunday against Baltimore. EJ Manuel is at quarterback and might limit his upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - WR Davante Adams limited again]( Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) was limited in practice again on Friday, Oct. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll know Adams' status when the Packers leave for Dallas. If he can't play, Geronimo Allison is a good WR3/Flex after he riffed well with Aaron Rodgers earlier this year when Randall Cobb was out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery doubtful for Week 5]( Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) took part in a limited practice Friday, Oct. 6, but he is listed as doubtful for Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams will likely split the work with Montgomery out. Jones outplayed Williams last week, but Williams is better in pass protection and may get more snaps. Both are just low-end flex play or desperation flexes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert to miss another game]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tyler Kroft scored twice in Eifert's stead last week and he's a fine desperation tight end this week against Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood questionable for Sunday]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( (knee) did not practice for the third consecutive day Friday, Oct. 6, but he is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smallwood is unlikely to play if he couldn't practice this week. LeGarrette Blount and Corey Clement would get more carries if he is out and Kenjon Barner will see some passing down snaps. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee listed as questionable](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (ribs) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee could play, but might not be effective over the middle nursing a rib injury. Allen Hurns has more appeal as a what the heck WR3/Flex now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - Week 5 injury report for Cleveland]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt]( (knee, groin) and LB Jamie Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice all week and are listed as doubtful for Week 5 versus the New York Jets. LB B.J. Bello (neck), WR [Sammie Coates]( (hamstring), LB Christian Kirksey (groin), DB Derrick Kindred (wrist), DB Jamar Taylor (ribs), TE [Randall Telfer]( (knee), OT Joe Thomas (knee) and OG Kevin Zeitler (thumb) each logged a full practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. DE Myles Garrett (ankle), DL Jamie Meder (toe) and DL Danny Shelton (calf) were limited Friday and also no longer listed on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Garrett will return this week, but Collins has now missed three games with this concussion in what is becoming a worrisome situation. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DET - Detroit's Week 5 injury report]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( (hamstring), RB [Dwayne Washington]( (quad) and LB Paul Worrilow (knee) did not participate in practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers. S Don Carey (knee) and C Travis Swanson (knee) each logged a full practice Friday, Oct. 6, while DE Ziggy Ansah (knee), LB Jarrad Davis (neck), OT Ricky Wagner (ankle, shoulder) and Tahir Whitehead (pectoral) were limited; all six players are listed as questionable. OG T.J. Lang (back) and DT Haloti Ngata (shoulder) did not practice Friday and are also listed as questionable. RB [Ameer Abdullah]( (ankle), LB Steve Longa (non-injury) and S Glover Quin (groin) each practiced fully Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Zach Zenner will again be the part-time short yardage back with Washington out and TJ Jones will be the #3 receiver with Golladay out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [GB - WR Davante Adams remains in protocol](=) Source: Packer Report Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol and will need to be cleared from it before the team get on the plane if he wants to play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're guessing Adams won't play this week, giving Geronimo Allison a great opportunity against a poor Cowboys secondary. Adams should return for a matchup against the Vikings next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins out](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Orleans Darkwa will return to the lineup this week and Wayne Gallman will get a chance to build on his momentum from last week with Perkins out. [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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =