Footballguys #170 - 10/9 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[NYG - Odell Beckham, WR Dwayne Harris on IR](#5) 6. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to miss another game](#6) 7. [TEN - WR Corey Davis' status uncertain](#7) 8. [NYG - WR Brandon Marshall expected to miss time](#8) 9. [ATL - OLB Vic Beasley back on the field](#9) 10. [ATL - WR Julio Jones takes part in practice](#10) 11. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford has chance to play](#11) 12. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota still day-to-day](#12) 13. [ATL - WR Mohamed Sanu does not practice](#13) 14. [BAL - RB Terrance West expected to miss 'some time'](#14) 15. [CLE - Cleveland undecided at quarterback](#15) 16. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard day-to-day](#16) 17. [BUF - TE Charles Clay out 'multiple weeks'](#17) 18. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota could be back Week 6?](#18) 19. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley out of practice](#19) 20. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker injury minor](#20) 21. [NYG - Travis Rudolph signed to active roster](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - Odell Beckham done for the season](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan Updating previous reports, New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. (ankle) will miss the rest of the season with a fractured ankle, according to head coach Ben McAdoo. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McAdoo confirms what most had already speculated. The Giants superstar finishes a disappointing 2017 with only 25 catches for 302 yards and three touchdowns in four games. He should be ready in time for the season opener in 2018. The Giants already picked up his fifth-year option for next season and Beckham is currently scheduled to hit free agency in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [SF - San Francisco to use hot hand at RB]( Source: Sacramento Bee - Matt Barrows San Francisco 49ers RB [Carlos Hyde]( will be the first running back to play in games and will be followed by RB [Matt Breida](, then the team will use the hot hand approach for the rest of the game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners need to keep this in mind when considering Hyde for their lineups. He's the lead back, but we could see Breida on the field at key moments for the 49ers. We'll have to see how this plays out, but this news certainly puts a damper on Hyde's fantasy value on a weekly basis. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [OAK - QB Derek Carr expected to play]() Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders QB [Derek Carr]( (back) is expected to play against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, according to head coach Jack Del Rio. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr was going to need 2-6 weeks to recover from the back injury he suffered against the Broncos in Week 4...and it looks like only two weeks were necessary. One has to wonder if the team is rushing him back too soon because the offense lacked spark with E.J. Manuel as the starter against the Ravens in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DEN - TE Jake Butt, OLB Shane Ray may practice next week]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Alex Marvez Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt (knee) and LB Shane Ray (wrist) are expected to participate in practice next week, according to head coach Vance Joseph. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ray is on track to make his season debut against the Chiefs later this month. His return only makes the Broncos elite pass rush that much stronger. Butt was perhaps on his way to being a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, but a knee injury in Michigan's bowl game caused him to fall to the fifth round where the Broncos scooped him up. If healthy, Butt could emerge as the primary player at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - Odell Beckham, WR Dwayne Harris on IR](=) Source: Giants.com - Michael Eisen New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. (ankle) and WR [Dwayne Harris]( (foot) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Oct. 9. The team also re-signed WR [Tavarres King](. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants are going to be incredibly thin at the WR position in Week 6 as they travel to the Mile High City to play the Broncos on Sunday night. Avoid the Giants passing game at all costs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to miss another game]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) has been ruled out for the team's Week 6 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There was an earlier plan that had Luck's potential return in Week 6. That was knocked off course by a delay in his recovery. Luck is back at practice and he may return to the field in Week 7 for the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TEN - WR Corey Davis' status uncertain](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis]( (hamstring) is getting closer to play but his status for Week 6 is uncertain at this time, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis hasn't played since the Week 2 game against the Jaguars. When at full strength, the talented rookie could get double-digit targets per game. We'd feel a lot better about the Titans offense when Marcus Mariota returns as backup Matt Cassel does nothing to jumpstart them. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYG - WR Brandon Marshall expected to miss time]( Source: NFL Network - Kimberly Jones New York Giants WR [Brandon Marshall]( (ankle) is expected to miss multiple games because of the ankle injury he suffered in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Marshall could miss multiple games and so could Sterling Shepard (ankle). Add in Dwayne Harris and Odell Beckham Jr. who are both lost for the year and you can see how bad the Giants are hurting at the WR position. They travel to face the 'No Fly Zone' of the Broncos defense and QB Eli Manning will be forced to throw to guys like Roger Lewis or Travis Rudolph in Week 6...good luck with that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [ATL - OLB Vic Beasley back on the field]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons LB Vic Beasley (hamstring) participated in at least a portion of practice Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beasley suffered a slight hamstring tear in Week 2 and he's been out since then. He's limited to start the week and should continue getting eased back into practice. Beasley should be considered questionable at best for a Week 6 return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ATL - WR Julio Jones takes part in practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (hip) participated in at least a portion of practice Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones could have a big game against the Dolphins in Week 6. Keep an eye on his status as the week goes on, but he should be ready for the game on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford has chance to play]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (ankle, quadriceps) is dealing with ankle and quadriceps injuries, but the Lions are optimistic that he will play in Week 6, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners are hopeful Stafford can play on Sunday against the Saints. He battled through these injuries against the Panthers in Week 5 and posted decent fantasy numbers. We expect Stafford to be limited early in the week of practice but he might be able to practice fully on Friday. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota still day-to-day]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) is making good progress in his recovery and is still considered day-to-day, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans need to do whatever it takes to get Mariota back on the field. Matt Cassel is an uninspiring option as a starting quarterback, and they don't want to keep losing and fall behind in their division. The Titans play against the Colts on Monday Night Football in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ATL - WR Mohamed Sanu does not practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Mohamed Sanu]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanu was only able to play 31 snaps against the Bills in Week 4 before going down with this injury. The Falcons had the week off last week and we'll see if Sanu can return to practice before the Week 6 game against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - RB Terrance West expected to miss 'some time']( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens RB [Terrance West]( (calf) received good news from his MRI on Monday, Oct. 9. Although he is expected to miss some time, he is not facing an extended absence, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With West out, the Ravens will turn to Alex Collins and Buck Allen. Collins may be the most talented RB on the roster but he needs to hang onto the rock (two fumbles so far this year). Allen is more than capable of producing as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. Both backs are potential flex plays with West out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CLE - Cleveland undecided at quarterback]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson told reporters Monday, Oct. 9, he will take more time before deciding whether [DeShone Kizer]( or [Kevin Hogan]( will start at quarterback in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kizer has been benched twice in the last two weeks. That's a trend he will find difficult to overcome. The Texans defense will be without Whitney Mercilus and J.J. Watt, but they still have plenty of playmakers that should disrupt what the Browns want to do on offense. It should be a long day for either Kizer or Hogan on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard day-to-day]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and is day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard is expected to miss some time even though the results of his MRI were positive. It would be great for the offense if he could play in Week 6 against the Broncos in a really tough matchup. We're not expecting him to play and fantasy owners need to make other plans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BUF - TE Charles Clay out 'multiple weeks'](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Monday, Oct. 9, and will miss multiple weeks with a torn meniscus and sprained MCL, according to head coach Sean McDermott. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Terrible news for the Bills passing game that is already missing WR Jordan Matthews. Nick O'Leary will take over for Clay while he's out. From a fantasy perspective, we're not starting any Bills assets not named LeSean McCoy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota could be back Week 6?](=) Source: The Tennessean - Jason Wolf Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) was 'not real close' to playing Week 5, but head coach Mike Mularkey disputed a report from NFL Network that Mariota is expected to need two to four weeks and believes he may be able to return in time for Monday Night Football versus the Indianapolis Colts to end Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Titans fans, fantasy owners and MNF viewers would greatly appreciate Mariota's return. Matt Cassel is just a bad starting option and the entire offense looks morose without Mariota in the lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley out of practice](=) Source: CSNWashington.com - JP Finlay Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle) is out of practice working with trainers Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 49ers are coming to town on Sunday, and we're expecting Kelley to suit up. He suffered this ankle injury in Week 4 and had a bye week last week to rest and heal. Kelley should be limited during the week of practice, but we should see him as the starter in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker injury minor]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]('s (ankle) sprained ankle is believed to be minor, and he hasn't been ruled out for Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Dolphins travel to play the Falcons in Week 6. If Parker is able to play on Sunday he could perform like a WR3/flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYG - Travis Rudolph signed to active roster]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants WR Travis Rudolph was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants lost four WRs to injury in the game against the Chargers. Two of those players (Dwayne Harris, Odell Beckham Jr.) are done for the year. The other two (Brandon Marshall, Sterling Shepard) are considered day-to-day but could miss some time. Avoid this Giants WR corps as the team continues to struggle. As bad as it is, things are likely to get worse against the Broncos in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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