Footballguys #172 - 10/11 - MORE Free Features, News & Notes From Around The League

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[FREE Feature This Week - Beyond the Stats - Week 6](=) Each week our Jeff Haseley uncomvers some interesting stats, tidbits and information that you may not know. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert will undergo surgery](#1) 2. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota hopeful about Week 6](#2) 3. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford has MRI](#3) 4. [NE - QB Tom Brady says he will play](#4) 5. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson goes through full practice](#5) 6. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery practices in full](#6) 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones limited](#7) 8. [CLE - Kevin Hogan named starter](#8) 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams limited Wednesday](#9) 10. [OAK - QB Derek Carr practices on limited basis](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley misses practice](#11) 12. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited](#12) 13. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown practices in full](#13) 14. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte listed as limited participant](#14) 15. [MIA - Full practice for RB Jay Ajayi](#15) 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski rests on Wednesday](#16) 17. [NE - No practice for QB Tom Brady](#17) 18. [NO - WR Willie Snead draws limited status](#18) 19. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman listed as limited](#19) 20. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert could be out for year](#20) 21. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart set for Week 6](#21) 22. [CAR - QB Cam Newton ready for Thursday](#22) 23. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited Wednesday](#23) 24. [DET - Full practice for QB Matthew Stafford](#24) 25. [MIA - No practice for WR DeVante Parker](#25) 26. [MIN - No practice for WR Stefon Diggs](#26) 27. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford misses practice](#27) 28. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley unlikely to play](#28) 29. [BAL - No practice for RB Terrance West](#29) 30. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte, RB Bilal Powell unable to practice](#30) 31. [NE - QB Tom Brady back at practice Wednesday](#31) 32. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard, RB Paul Perkins miss practice](#32) 33. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess returns to practice](#33) 34. [PHI - One Eagle out, one iffy](#34) 35. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood questionable](#35) 36. [NO - WR Willie Snead healed up](#36) 37. [DET - DT Haloti Ngata to IR](#37) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert will undergo surgery]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) is scheduled to undergo season-ending back surgery Thursday, Oct. 12, and will be sidelined for four to six months, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota hopeful about Week 6](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) said he is feeling much better and believes he has a good chance to play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're cautiously optimistic. Let's see what he's able to do Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford has MRI]() Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) underwent an MRI Tuesday, Oct. 10, that showed no new damage in his knee. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Case Keenum will continue to be the team's starter while Bradford deals with this knee problem. Trainer Eric Sugarman said there's no ligament damage, and that Bradford did not suffer a bone bruise. Bradford remains day to day. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - QB Tom Brady says he will play](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (shoulder) said he will be able to play in Week 6 even though he is dealing with a shoulder injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] When Brady says he'll play, we believe him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson goes through full practice]( Source: FOX 11 Green Bay - Josh Moser Green Bay Packers WR [Jordy Nelson]( (back) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nelson is on track to play against the Vikings if he practiced fully on Wednesday. He was absent from the final drive in Week 5 due to an apparent hamstring injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery practices in full]( Source: FOX 11 Green Bay - Josh Moser Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a good sign for Montgomery's availability if he's practicing fully on Wednesday. If Montgomery does play against the Vikings on Sunday it would negatively impact the fantasy potential for Aaron Jones. With Montgomery down last week, Jones rushed for over 100 yards against the Cowboys in Week 5. He was a hot waiver wire addition this week, and Jones may be working in some form of RBBC in a tough matchup against the Vikings in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones limited]() Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (hip) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is usually limited in the middle of the week. He should be good to go for the game on Sunday against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CLE - Kevin Hogan named starter](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cleveland Browns QB [Kevin Hogan]( was named the starting quarterback Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] After DeShone Kizer was benched each of the last two weeks for Hogan, the writing was clearly on the wall which direction the Browns were going to go in. Hogan is an athletic passer who can gash a defense with his legs. He's got steaming fantasy value in deeper leagues because of his rushing ability...and because the Browns should be playing from behind a lot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams limited Wednesday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (back) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is 'very close' to returning according to Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn. The big-bodied rookie could make an impact as a red-zone target for the Chargers, but we want to see him in action before trusting him as anything more than a super deep 'what the heck' flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [OAK - QB Derek Carr practices on limited basis]( Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders QB [Derek Carr]( (back) was able to take part in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, on a limited basis. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr was initially supposed to miss 2-6 weeks with this back injury he suffered against the Broncos in Week 4. It looks like he's back for the Week 6 game against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley misses practice]() Source: Redskins.com Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ribs) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kelley is considered a 'longshot' to play this week, according to head coach Jay Gruden. With Kelley down we'll see Washington turn to Samaje Perine and Chris Thompson. In PPR leagues, Thompson has incredible upside (put him as a RB2) against a 49ers team that struggles to cover RBs out of the backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars are going to take it easy on Fournette during the week of practice...then they'll unleash the rookie battering ram on Sunday. Against the 27th ranked rush defense (Los Angeles Rams) in Week 6, Fournette should continue to dominate on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown practices in full](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Josh McCown]( (shoulder) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots have the worst pass defense in the league as they allow an average of 323.0 passing yards per game. In Week 6 against the Patriots, McCown is an option for fantasy owners streaming QBs this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte listed as limited participant](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com Updating a previous report, New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee, toe) was listed as a limited participant for practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Forte hasn't played since Week 3 due to this toe injury. With Bilal Powell (calf) banged up, the Jets could use him back in this big matchup against the Patriots in Week 6. If Forte and Powell can't go, rookie Eli McGuire will lead the way in the Jets backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - Full practice for RB Jay Ajayi](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things aren't going well for the Dolphins this year, but Ajayi should be in line for another sizable role against the Falcons in Week 6. Fantasy owners should consider him a RB2 with upside in this matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski rests on Wednesday]() Source: Patriots.com Updating a previous report, New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (thigh) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski is on track to play in Week 6. As per usual, when he's on the field then he's in your lineup as a TE1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NE - No practice for QB Tom Brady]() Source: Patriots.com Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday, Oct. 11, due to the injury to his non-throwing shoulder. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady is just resting his shoulder injury. It's his non-throwing shoulder but still something to monitor. We should see Brady practice later this week and there's no indication he'd miss the game against the Jets on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - WR Willie Snead draws limited status](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Willie Snead]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He was eligible to return after his suspension the last time the Saints played (Week 4) but missed the game due to this injury. With a week to rest on the bye in Week 5, Snead is on track to play at home against the Lions in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman listed as limited]( Source: KPRC Houston - Adam Wexler Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] In a game the Texans should control, Foreman makes for a nice 'what the heck' flex against the Browns in Week 6. Monitor his status as the week goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert could be out for year](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) is considering undergoing another surgery on his back that would end his season, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Eifert only played eight games in 2016 and he's only made it through two weeks in 2017. These back problems are putting the rest of his football career in jeopardy. Tyler Kroft continues as the starting tight end for the Bengals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart set for Week 6]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 11, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the game Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Panthers have a short week as they play against the Eagles on Thursday night. The Eagles have a strong rush defense, ranking 2nd in the league by allowing an average of only 62.8 rushing yards per game. In this tough matchup, fantasy owners should consider Stewart a RB3 or flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CAR - QB Cam Newton ready for Thursday]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the third straight day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton has been on fire over the last two weeks and he looks much more comfortable during that time. He was removed from the injury report and is a QB1 for fantasy owners against the Eagles on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited Wednesday]( Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay hasn't been on the field since the Lions Week 3 game against the Falcons. He certainly has disappointed fantasy owners after his big Week 1 game (four catches, 69 yards, two touchdowns) and this injury has lingered for quite some time. If he plays against the Saints, we'd only call him a desperation 'what the heck' flex in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [DET - Full practice for QB Matthew Stafford]( Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (ankle) put in a full practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stafford is dealing with a couple of injuries (ankle, quadriceps) and was seen with a bit of a limp. Even with all that, he's likely to play against the Saints on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIA - No practice for WR DeVante Parker]() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (ankle) missed practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, but head coach Adam Gase said he isn't counting the receiver out for Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The ankle injury was supposed to be minor, and Parker is likely getting a day of rest. We'll see if he can participate (even on a limited basis) later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [MIN - No practice for WR Stefon Diggs]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners want Diggs to bounce back this week against the Packers after his one-catch performance on Monday night against the Bears. They're at home this week and Case Keenum will be under center. The Packers corners have allowed at least 100 yards or one touchdown to an opposing lead WR in each of their last four games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford misses practice]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) was not at practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, as he continues to recover from his knee issue. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're likely to see Case Keenum at quarterback once again for the Vikings. They're at home this week against the Packers, making Keenum an option for fantasy owners streaming QBs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley unlikely to play]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle) is considered a 'longshot' to play this week, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Kelley down we'll see Washington turn to Samaje Perine and Chris Thompson. In PPR leagues, Thompson has incredible upside (put him as a RB2) against a 49ers team that struggles to cover RBs out of the backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [BAL - No practice for RB Terrance West]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB [Terrance West]( (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] West is expected to miss time with this calf injury. That means the Ravens will turn to Buck Allen and Alex Collins more going forward. Against the Bears in Week 6, Allen could play like a RB2 and Collins could post RB3 numbers for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte, RB Bilal Powell unable to practice](=) Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets RBs [Matt Forte]( (toe) and [Bilal Powell]( (calf) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, although Forte did warm up with the team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] These injuries could open the door for rookie Eli McGuire to be the lead back. If both Powell and Forte miss Sunday's game against the Patriots then Travaris Cadet will back up McGuire in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [NE - QB Tom Brady back at practice Wednesday](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady is banged up and he's been sacked more this year than he was all of last year (in 12 games). The injury is to his non-throwing shoulder, but this is still something to monitor for the 40-year old quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard, RB Paul Perkins miss practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) and RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) were unable to practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants travel to face the Broncos on Sunday night...and their offense is going to have a tough time moving the chains, let alone scoring points to win. We could see Shepard and Perkins both miss this contest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess returns to practice]() Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Updating previous reports, Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( (knee) was able to participate in the team's walkthrough Wednesday, Oct. 11, and is expected to be able to play Thursday, Oct. 12, versus the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This has been the outlook all along for Funchess. Over the last two weeks, QB Cam Newton has six touchdowns compared to just one interception...and Funchess has been one of his main targets. Funchess now has amassed more targets than Benjamin in each of their last three games on the field together. He can be considered a WR2 or flex play in Week 6 against the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [PHI - One Eagle out, one iffy]( Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson (concussion) is out for Week 6. DT Fletcher Cox (calf) is questionable. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We haven't seen Cox on the field since Week 3. It looks like he's trending in the right direction to get back out there against the Panthers on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood questionable]( Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Zach Berman Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smallwood is likely on the doubtful side of questionable. If he misses the game against the Panthers on Thursday night, the Eagles would turn to Kenjon Barner or Corey Clement in the change-of-pace role behind lead back LeGarrette Blount. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [NO - WR Willie Snead healed up]() Source: NewOrleansSaints.com - John DeShazier New Orleans Saints WR [Willie Snead]( (hamstring) has recovered from his hamstring injury, according to head coach Sean Payton. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Snead was eligible to return in the Saints last game but this hamstring injury prevented him from playing in Week 4. With the bye week behind them, the Saints come out at home against the Lions. That's good news for Snead and the New Orleans passing attack. If healthy, Snead is a favorite target of QB Drew Brees and could post WR3/flex numbers for fantasy owners in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [DET - DT Haloti Ngata to IR]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Detroit Lions DT Haloti Ngata (elbow) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ngata isn't the same player he used to be, but this injury hurts the Lions defensive front. He'll miss at least eight weeks and might not be in line for the 'designated to return' tag if this injury doesn't heal properly. [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: =