Footballguys #173 - 10/12 - Footballguys News & Notes

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[IND - QB Andrew Luck to do some team drills](#7) 8. [SF - WR Pierre Garcon takes part in practice](#8) 9. [OAK - QB Derek Carr has another limited practice](#9) 10. [SF - TE George Kittle limited Thursday](#10) 11. [ARI - JJ Nelson a limited participant](#11) 12. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper limited again Thursday](#12) 13. [ARI - WR John Brown limited](#13) 14. [LAC - Another limited practice for WR Mike Williams](#14) 15. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery fully practices](#15) 16. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill limited at practice Thursday](#16) 17. [KC - TE Travis Kelce upgraded to full practice](#17) 18. [NO - WR Willie Snead listed as limited](#18) 19. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson takes part in practice](#19) 20. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford practices in full](#20) 21. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay a limited participant](#21) 22. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles returns to practice](#22) 23. [TEN - Limited participation for QB Marcus Mariota](#23) 24. [ATL - No practice for WR Mohamed Sanu](#24) 25. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker does not practice](#25) 26. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi sits out](#26) 27. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman limited Thursday](#27) 28. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin remains limited](#28) 29. [IND - TE Jack Doyle has full practice](#29) 30. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett a full participant](#30) 31. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown practices](#31) 32. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed not 100 percent](#32) 33. [JAX - Limited practice for WR Marqise Lee](#33) 34. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt leaves practice](#34) 35. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette listed as limited](#35) 36. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs doesn't practice](#36) 37. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford sits Thursday](#37) 38. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte limited Thursday](#38) 39. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell sits again](#39) 40. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch starting to throw](#40) 41. [WAS - No practice for RB Rob Kelley](#41) 42. [BAL - RB Terrance West misses another practice](#42) 43. [IND - Indy not hurrying RB Marlon Mack](#43) 44. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins sitting out again](#44) 45. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard idle Thursday](#45) 46. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson coming out for third downs](#46) 47. [LAC - WR Mike Williams expects to play](#47) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott's suspension reinstated]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]('s six-game suspension was reinstated by the 5th circuit court of appeals Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could change again during the bye week, as we know Elliott's lawyers are drafting something as we sit here, but if it doesn't Elliott owners had better have Alfred Morris on their rosters. Rod Smith or Darren McFadden could emerge as a factor, but Morris looked good in limited carries and McFadden has been inactive all year. Smith has never shown anything. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski also upgraded](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (thigh) put in a limited practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If he plays, and we think he will, he's a TE1 start against a Jets defense which has been hammered by tight ends since back in BR times--that's 'Before Rex.' Start him if he's active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - QB Tom Brady upgraded to limited](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not his throwing shoulder, so we aren't worried. Brady has been pretty consistently good and the Jets defense has been inconsistent, so this should be another good Brady outing and he should be a top option this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert placed on IR]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Oct. 12. Eifert will undergo surgery Thursday and will miss the rest of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Eifert's contract is up, so his future is a bit shaky. He's worth holding on to in Dynasty leagues if you have room, but his output--and what it will be down the road--don't make him a necessity. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [ATL - WR Julio Jones limited again]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (hip) put in a limited practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We expect him to play and torch the lackluster Miami secondary this week. So unless we see a day where he does nothing, we're not worried. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [KC - TE Travis Kelce progressing]( Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor Kansas City Chiefs TE [Travis Kelce]( (concussion) has advanced to the next level of the concussion protocol and will practice in limited fashion Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If he can get on the field this week, Kelce is a sure-fire No. 1 tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to do some team drills]() Source: Colts.com - Kevin Bowen Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) will begin taking 7-on-7 repetitions in practice this week with the scout team, according to head coach Chuck Pagano. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Colts might be best served shutting him down from a long term point of view, but the AFC South is still anybody's to grab, so they'll get him back as soon as they can. Hopefully that doesn't cause a setback. Jacoby Brissett has done ok in Luck's stead, and would serve as a middling QB2 this week against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - WR Pierre Garcon takes part in practice](=) Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Pierre Garcon]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] San Francisco isn't great offensively, which hurts Garcon's numbers overall. We can see him putting up high-end WR3 numbers this week against Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [OAK - QB Derek Carr has another limited practice]( Source: Chargers.com Oakland Raiders QB [Derek Carr]( (back) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr's back may still be a factor even if he returns to action this week. He was struggling before the injury, so the back issue won't help. We see him as a middle of the road QB2 and hope that he can bounce back this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SF - TE George Kittle limited Thursday](=) Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( (chest) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle came in and became the main tight end during the game against Indianapolis, and we expect him to see more targets against Washington. It's a good matchup, and we think he could be a borderline TE1/TE2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. ARI - JJ Nelson a limited participant Source: NFL Arizona Cardinals WR JJ Nelson (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nelson isn't a great option in an offense which is struggling. In a pinch he could be a WR6, but our expectations aren't higher than that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper limited again Thursday]( Source: Chargers.com Oakland Raiders WR [Amari Cooper]( (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper has had issues with drops and just generally bad play and even if Derek Carr is back, he's not the start he used to be. Cooper is a WR3 at best right now, even if Carr returns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. ARI - WR John Brown limited Source: NFL Arizona Cardinals WR [John Brown]( (quadriceps) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Aside from Larry Fitzgerald, we don't love this passing offense, so even if he wasn't banged up, Brown wouldn't be a great start. As it stands, he's no more than a WR5 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [LAC - Another limited practice for WR Mike Williams]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (back) was a limited participant at practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not only is it unclear he will play, how much he will play is a question mark. We'd avoid him this week even if he is active, and certainly until we can sort out what he's doing. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery fully practices](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We still think Aaron Jones could get the start but he and Montgomery might eat each other's carries and we can never tell what the Packers will do in terms of carries in a tough matchup. Jones could be a decent RB3 with upside, and Montgomery looks like a RB4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill limited at practice Thursday]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]( (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We love Hill against a spiraling Steelers team, though we'd love to see a full practice from him. He could put up WR1 numbers this week and is definitely safe to start as a WR2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - TE Travis Kelce upgraded to full practice]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs TE [Travis Kelce]( (concussion) was a full participant at practice Thursday, Oct. 12, one day after he did not participate at all. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If he's playing, we're starting him. Expect him to put up TE1 numbers if he's dressed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. NO - WR Willie Snead listed as limited Source: NFL New Orleans Saints WR [Willie Snead]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Snead has missed three games due to suspension, a week for a hamstring injury and the team's bye week and he has been saying he is being eased in. Were not sure what his role is, so we're hesitant to put him in lineups as more than a WR5 if you are in a tough spot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [GB - WR Jordy Nelson takes part in practice](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers WR [Jordy Nelson]( (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jordy Nelson's back is back! The Vikings can be a tough matchup, but Aaron Rodgers loves him some Nelson, and the receiver has scored five times in the last three games. We think he's a very good WR2 who you can start as a fringe WR1 if you have need. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford practices in full]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's banged up and hasn't topped 300 yards this season. If that's ever going to change, it will probably be this week against New Orleans. But the fact that he is banged up cools our jets a bit and we would feel better starting him as a QB2 with some upside due to matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay a limited participant]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay is very hit or miss and has been out a few weeks. We'd like to see what he can do when he is healthy, but as it stands he's not worth a roster spot, much less a start. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles returns to practice]() Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles]( (non-injury related) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Unless CJ Anderson goes down, Charles isn't going to get you much. We have him as a RB5 this week so if you start him, it should be as a flex and you had better pray he vultures a touchdown. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [TEN - Limited participation for QB Marcus Mariota](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're a little concerned how his injury could hamper him and he was a bit shaky before his injury. He could be a game time decision, and even if he isn't, isn't more than a QB2 as it's likely his injury will hobble him short term. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [ATL - No practice for WR Mohamed Sanu]( Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Falcons WR [Mohamed Sanu]( (hamstring) remained a non-participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bump Taylor Gabriel to WR3 status with upside, and if Sanu is definitely out, he could see more targets than usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker does not practice](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not looking good for Parker this week. Not that it matters as bad as the offense has looked this year. We were hoping for a breakout Parker this season, and the yards were there, but not in the totals we were expecting. Touchdowns have been equally hard to come by. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi sits out](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi has only topped 15 carries twice this season and 100 yards once. He has yet to record a touchdown. The offensive line has been shaky and he hasn't had much luck, nor will he against Atlanta. Ajayi is someone we're not expecting to top RB3 production this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman limited Thursday](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lamar Miller is the only back here worth having on your roster, and should be in a solid place for RB2 production. Foreman could see enough cleanup work as to warrant a flex back start if you are short players due to bye, but keep your expectations low. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin remains limited](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Jeremy Maclin]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Baltimore has been pretty weak in terms of fantasy production at wide receiver. Maclin and teammate Mike Wallace are no better than WR6 plays this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [IND - TE Jack Doyle has full practice]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( (concussion, neck) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if he plays this weekend, but the tight end position hasn't been great for the Colts this year and Doyle has had one good week. We'd likely skip him or any other Colts tight end this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett a full participant]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts QB [Jacoby Brissett]( (wrist) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brissett has been a decent fill-in for Andrew Luck, and should do well enough against the Titans to be a fair QB2 start this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown practices](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Josh McCown]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets passing offense has been OK the last few weeks and McCown is playing well. Meanwhile the New England defense has been very shaky. Right now that sounds like a nice combination and McCown should fill in as a decent QB2 if you need him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed not 100 percent](=) Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (rib, sternum) said he is not completely healthy but will be able to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against a tougher opponent, we'd be worried, but against a Niners team which hasn't been consistent defensively, we aren't. Consider him a TE1 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [JAX - Limited practice for WR Marqise Lee](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Next to Allen Hurns, Lee is the other passing weapon in this offense. Neither of them are great options and Lee is no better than a WR6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt leaves practice]( Source: The Chronicle-Telegram - Scott Petrak Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt]( (groin) left practice Thursday, Oct. 12, after being bothered by his groin injury. He is considered day-to-day and it is unclear at this point if he will be able to play this weekend. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That should leave Ricardo Louis as the No. 1 in Cleveland, and against even a Houston defense with less Watt-age than usual, he's no more than a WR4. Britt would be little better if healthy, which he isn't. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette listed as limited](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is a surefire RB1 start pretty much every week. Don't question it. Just go with it. A solid offensive line, a passing offense that is banged up and a good defense gives Fournette a great opportunity to pile on the yards. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs doesn't practice]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (groin) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Case Keenum makes Diggs' upside lower than we'd like, but he should serve as a nice WR3 this week at least and it's worth remembering he has played well despite Keenum's limitations. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford sits Thursday](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He shouldn't see the field anytime soon. Bradford was likely back too soon. Now it's down to Case Keenum, who we aren't projecting as more than an emergency start and perhaps Teddy Bridgewater if he is cleared next Monday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 38. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte limited Thursday]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee, toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Forte has been awful when he carries the ball, so Elijah McGuire is likely to lead the backfield even if Forte plays. We'd keep Forte out of our lineups if he is active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 39. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell sits again]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Jets RB [Bilal Powell]( (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That could leave Elijah McGuire in the lead back chair, against a Patriots team which has struggled defensively. Unfortunately, the Patriots offense tends to get enough of a lead as to negate the issues the defense has against the run. McGuire can catch the ball, but the potential of a big Patriots lead early will limit his overall production to a RB3 level in standard leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 40. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch starting to throw]() Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch]( threw 15 passes after practice Wednesday, Oct. 11, and said his injured shoulder felt good. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lynch isn't getting the job back from Trevor Siemian anytime soon. He might overtake Brock Osweiler on the depth chart at some point, but unless Siemian gets hurt, who the number two is really is irrelevant. Siemian is a solid QB2 this week against a Giants defense which has underwhelmed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 41. [WAS - No practice for RB Rob Kelley](=) Source: The Washington Post - Master Tesfatsion Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ribs) was once again absent from practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chris Thompson and Samaje Perine are the guys you likely want to think about getting into your lineup. Right now, both are solid RB2 options but if Kelley happens to play, Perine might take a hit. This isn't an easy matchup as San Francisco has a decent run defense, but they should get plenty of carries and see some success nonetheless. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 42. [BAL - RB Terrance West misses another practice]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB [Terrance West]( (calf) was not present for practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Javorius Allen will get the lead back carries and the game script should favor him even if he hasn't been terribly impressive as a runner overall this season. Still the volume he will probably see against the Bears plus his receiving ability makes him a good start this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 43. [IND - Indy not hurrying RB Marlon Mack]( Source: WTHR.com - Bob Kravitz Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( is not being hurried into a featured role, according to head coach Chuck Pagano. Mack has only played in three games this season due to a shoulder injury and Pagano doesn't want to rush him into something he's potentially not ready for. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gore can handle the load, though let's be honest - this Colts team isn't giving great production in any phase of the game. Mack is likely the future, so they might as well preserve him for that, while Gore is in the waning moments of his career and they can run him as hard as they want. Neither is a good start as more than a hail mary flex against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 44. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins sitting out again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) remains out of practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wayne Gallman will be the lead back here but against a tough Denver defense, with a poor offensive line and no wide receivers, we'd avoid anyone in the backfield right now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 45. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard idle Thursday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) is out of practice Thursday, Oct. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Shepard out, the Giants are just down to some no-names, and possibly a beer vendor. With no offensive line, Eli Manning will also be hard pressed to get the ball off too. We're avoiding all of it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 46. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson coming out for third downs]( Source: 98.7 Arizona - Mike Jurecki Arizona Cardinals RB [Adrian Peterson]( will not play on third downs, according to head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson has never really been a good third down back and at his age, the reality he is a liability in pass protection. He's the lead back, so he'll get carries, but his age and the general limitations of his body at this stage in his career make him no more than a low-end RB3 against Tampa this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 47. [LAC - WR Mike Williams expects to play]() Source: The Orange County Register - Jack Wang Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (back) is expecting to play Sunday, Oct. 15, in Week 6. Head coach Anthony Lynn said a decision hasn't been made. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Unless you're desperate, you can't confidently start him. Then again, he may yet not play. Find a way to survive without him this week regardless of his status. [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: =