Footballguys #171 - 10/10 - New FREE Content - News & Notes From Around The League

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[NYG - WR Brandon Marshall goes to IR](#2) 3. [DET - TE Eric Ebron meets with Matthew Stafford](#3) 4. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard sporting walking boot](#4) 5. [NYG - Branden Albert will work out for Giants](#5) 6. [MIN - Decision on QB Teddy Bridgewater next week](#6) 7. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise to return after bye](#7) 8. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's surgery a success](#8) 9. [NE - QB Tom Brady has shoulder ailment](#9) 10. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart upgraded Tuesday](#10) 11. [CAR - QB Cam Newton remains limited](#11) 12. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess should be fine](#12) 13. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood misses Tuesday practice](#13) 14. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson let go](#14) 15. [NE - QB Tom Brady sits out practice Tuesday](#15) 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski practices Tuesday](#16) 17. [LAR - WR Sammy Watkins confused about recent role?](#17) 18. [GB - RB Aaron Jones has earned more work](#18) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson lands in Arizona]() Source: ESPN.com - Dianna Marie Russini New Orleans Saints RB [Adrian Peterson]( was acquired by the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, Oct. 10, for a conditional draft pick, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson has more chance to have fantasy value in Arizona than he did in New Orleans, but we should temper expectations with the reality of the Cardinals running game. Even David Johnson was lackluster as a runner before he went down. David Johnson, Chris Johnson, and Kerwynn Williams combined for barely two yards a carry in their respective stints as the lead back. He needs to get up to 15-20 carries for his effectiveness to peak, but it is questionable that the Cardinals will get him there in many games - no Cardinals back has more than 13 carries in a game this year. Peterson is worth a waiver add to see what happens, but he shouldn't be prioritized over Jerick McKinnon, Aaron Jones, or Elijah McGuire, and maybe not even over Marlon Mack or Matt Breida. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - WR Brandon Marshall goes to IR](=) Source: SiriusXM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan New York Giants WR [Brandon Marshall]( (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Marshall's got to be about done, from a career standpoint. His tenure with the Giants accounted for just 154 yards on 18 catches, and that was with Odell Beckham Jr out for part of the time. There's no reason to have him in redraft and little to no reason to have him in Dynasty. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DET - TE Eric Ebron meets with Matthew Stafford]( Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions TE [Eric Ebron]( met with QB [Matthew Stafford]( Monday, Oct. 9, in an effort to correct the slump he's been in this season. Ebron said he is 'in the dumps' mentally and needs to get his act together. Through five games this year, Ebron has managed just 12 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ebron hasn't just been bad this season--at times he's been disastrous, including a critical drop against the Panthers last week. Until we see that he has Stafford's trust back and doesn't choke when he does, we're avoiding him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard sporting walking boot](=) Source: NJ.com - Dan Duggan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (foot) is wearing a walking boot on his injured left foot to protect the same ankle he sprained in training camp. Shepard is considered day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If he comes back healthy, Shepard could be the top option for Eli Manning, for what that's worth. Given how bad the offense is, that might not be worth much. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - Branden Albert will work out for Giants]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent OT Branden Albert (Jaguars) is scheduled to visit the New York Giants later this week after leaving his visit with the Seattle Seahawks without a deal, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants could use him even if he's not as good as he once was. On the other hand, you could say the same for the Seahawks and they passed. The Giants offensive line is worse, and they have a ton of injuries now, so protecting Eli Manning to make sure he doesn't get added to that list is paramount. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [MIN - Decision on QB Teddy Bridgewater next week]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings QB [Teddy Bridgewater]( (knee) will be re-evaluated Monday, Oct. 16, after which the Vikings will decide whether or not to activate him from the Physically Unable to Perform list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Sam Bradford clearly not all the way back having Bridgewater back could help the Vikings immensely. That said, financially the Vikings could save a year on Bridgewater's contract if they shut him down. The reality is if they win this weekend, they may throw Bridgewater in there in the hopes he can give them the surge they need to make the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise to return after bye]() Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (ankle) will return to action following the Seahawks' Week 6 bye, according to head coach Pete Carroll. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Since Chris Carson went down, the Seahawks run game has been a bit tricky. Prosise should at least get a share of carries and the third down work, if he is truly healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook's surgery a success]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (knee) underwent successful knee surgery Monday, Oct. 9, according to a source. Cook said he will be back for the start of the 2018 season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're hoping Cook is back and healthy by next summer, but short term the Vikings are making due with Latavious Murray and Jerrick McKinnon. McKinnon went off against the sad-sack Bears, with 146 total yards and a touchdown. We're not sure how much we trust him, but Green Bay is vulnerable on the ground so he could be a solid flex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NE - QB Tom Brady has shoulder ailment]() Source: CSNNE.com - Mike Giardi New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (shoulder) suffered a non-throwing shoulder injury in Week 4 and re-aggravated the injury last week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Since it's the non-throwing shoulder, our worries are limited. The Jets aren't getting lit up for yardage by quarterbacks so far this year, allowing just 219 a game. They did allow a pair of touchdowns to Kevin Hogan, though, and both Derek Carr and Tyrod Taylor touched them up for at least a pair. Brady is the best quarterback they've faced this year, so we expect higher yardage and multiple touchdowns by the future Hall of Famer this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart upgraded Tuesday]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (ankle) was a limited practice participant Tuesday, Oct. 10, after missing practice Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stewart has been getting a decent share of touches, but not doing much with them. Is it the ankle or is he just struggling? With the exception of Kareem Hunt, the Eagles have been pretty good against the run, so we don't have high hopes for the Carolina ground game this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - QB Cam Newton remains limited]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton is clearly feeling better, and is clicking with Ed Dickson and Devin Funchess. The Eagles secondary isn't horrible, but it's allowed at least a touchdown in every game this year and generated just three interceptions. It's averaging 299 passing yards allowed a game, and averaging 334 over the last three. This seems like a great matchup for Newton. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess should be fine]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( (knee) is expected to be fine to play Thursday, Oct. 12, despite not practicing yet this week, according to head coach Ron Rivera. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Funchess missed Monday and Tuesday practices but it sounds like this is mostly him getting a break if they already intend for him to play. As Cam Newton continues to get back on track, Funchess continues to play big. We'd like to see him practice Wednesday, but feel good about him heading into the game against the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood misses Tuesday practice]( Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( (knee) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like Smallwood is trending in the right direction. With a short week and a game on Thursday night against the Panthers, we could see the Eagles backfield consist of LeGarrette Blount as the primary back. Corey Clement and Kenjon Barner would serve as change-of-pace backs in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson let go](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Arizona Cardinals RB [Chris Johnson]( was released Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That could be the end of the road for Johnson in the NFL. Formerly known as CJ2K, Johnson has only averaged 2.5 YPC on 45 carries in 2017. He hasn't played a full 16-game season since 2014 and no longer has the crazy speed that made him a special back in his heyday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NE - QB Tom Brady sits out practice Tuesday](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (rest) was not present at the start of practice Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady got rocked against the Buccaneers last Thursday night. The team is wise to give him as much rest as possible. Brady should be ready to go against the Jets on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski practices Tuesday](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (thigh) took part in practice Tuesday, Oct. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] When Gronkowski missed the team's Thursday night game last week there was already reports that he wouldn't miss Week 6. It looks like he's on track to play Sunday against the Jets. Gronk is a must-start TE for fantasy owners anytime he puts a jersey on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAR - WR Sammy Watkins confused about recent role?]() Source: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein Los Angeles Rams WRs [Sammy Watkins]( was held without a reception on four targets in Week 6 and has one catch on six targets for 17 yards over his past two games. Watkins expressed his displeasure on social media by saying, 'Something (has to) be going on,' prompting a discussion with head coach Sean McVay on Monday, Oct. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Confused is never the way fantasy owners want their WRs to describe their role on offense. Watkins is upset with his role after only getting targeted six times over the last two games. We'll see if the Rams make a concentrated effort to get Watkins more involved. This week, the Rams are playing the Jaguars in a tough matchup for the passing game. This current role and that matchup make Watkins a lower end fantasy option in Week 6. He's a WR3 or flex play, but we'd recommend sitting him until we things shake out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [GB - RB Aaron Jones has earned more work]() Source: Packers.com - Mike Spofford Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones]( has 'earned more opportunities moving forward,' but head coach Mike McCarthy isn't ready to call his backfield a 'one-man show.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That should be apparent to everyone after Jones racked up over 100 yards rushing against the Cowboys in Week 5. We're excited to see him with more opportunities, but Packers head coach Mike McCarthy also threw this quote out "This is not a one-man show. It's going to take them all." Even with the coach leaning things towards a RBBC in Green Bay, Jones is worth as a start if Ty Montgomery (ribs) continues to miss time. 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