Footballguys #180 - 10/19 - News & Notes & FREE SLEEPER REPORT

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For this one, our Sigmund Bloom takes a look at the best under the radar starts for Week 7. B. [Footballguys Insider PRO and PRO Plus - The EDGE You Need To Win](=) To unlock the full value from Footballguys and see all our weekly content from Detailed Stat Projection Cheatsheets or Waiver Wire Advice, you'll need an Insider PRO or PRO Plus Subscription. We've slashed the regular price for the rest of this season for you guys who want to jump on board now. Our goal is to give you everything you need to Dominate Your League. And we have a 30 day Money Back Guarantee so there's ZERO risk. Jump onboard, [sign up today and let's start winning.]( [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker feeling 'much better'](#1) 2. [TEN - Full practice for QB Marcus Mariota](#2) 3. [TB - QB Jameis Winston does not throw](#3) 4. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette remains sidelined](#4) 5. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray still not practicing](#5) 6. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard practicing](#6) 7. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles slated for more touches](#7) 8. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers undergoes surgery](#8) 9. [SF - TE George Kittle practices in full](#9) 10. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders still sidelined at practice](#10) 11. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas returns to practice](#11) 12. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon limited again Thursday](#12) 13. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen limited in practice Thursday](#13) 14. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise practices in full Thursday](#14) 15. [ATL - WR Mohamed Sanu still limited](#15) 16. [NE - WR Chris Hogan limited in practice](#16) 17. [GB - Full practice for RB Ty Montgomery](#17) 18. [MIN - No practice for QB Sam Bradford](#18) 19. [NO - WR Willie Snead listed as limited](#19) 20. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin remains limited](#20) 21. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker limited](#21) 22. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte fully practices](#22) 23. [IND - RB Robert Turbin expected to go on IR](#23) 24. [ARI - No practice for RB Andre Ellington](#24) 25. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews listed as limited](#25) 26. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood practices fully](#26) 27. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley limited Thursday](#27) 28. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace expects to play](#28) 29. [CAR - Limited practice for RB Jonathan Stewart](#29) 30. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton takes part in practice](#30) 31. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson full go, will play](#31) 32. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell will play in Week 7](#32) 33. [BAL - No practice for Benjamin Watson](#33) 34. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi also misses practice](#34) 35. [IND - More touches for RB Marlon Mack](#35) 36. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs unsure of status](#36) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker feeling 'much better']() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (ankle) is 'feeling much better,' according to a source, who also would not speculate, however, whether Parker had progressed to the point where he can play in the team's Week 7 game Sunday, Oct. 22, against the New York Jets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stay tuned to this one and see if Parker can do anything Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TEN - Full practice for QB Marcus Mariota](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We like Mariota this weekend against Cleveland. Start him as a low-end QB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TB - QB Jameis Winston does not throw](=) Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (shoulder) did not throw during practice Thursday, Oct. 19, but head coach Dirk Koetter said Winston is expected to take all of the first-team snaps during practice Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Right now we have Ryan Fitzpatrick as a QB 2, but if Winston plays he could be a borderline QB1. It will depend on how he looks with those first-team snaps. Stay here and will keep you up-to-date. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette remains sidelined](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We aren't worried yet, and see Fournette as a decent RB1/RB2 start. But keep an eye on this situation and what Fournette is able to do Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray still not practicing](=) Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray]( (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Murray is out, Derrick Henry becomes a very nice start. We could see him putting up excellent numbers against Cleveland, perhaps even RB1 numbers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard practicing]() Source: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) is practicing Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants offense is a hot mess, last week's success notwithstanding. That said, we'll wait for a Friday practice to be certain whether he'll be involved this week and how much. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles slated for more touches](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles]( is on tap to receive more touches, according to head coach Vance Joseph. 'That's always the plan with Jamaal as we go forward in the season,' Joseph said. 'He'll get more and more touches.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is still CJ Anderson's backfield, but it's hard not to be concerned that more Charles means less carries for Anderson and a RBBC setup that limits them both. We'll keep an eye on this, and right now it appears like though Anderson is the main back, he's not more than a RB3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers undergoes surgery]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (collarbone) underwent surgery to repair his collarbone Thursday, Oct. 19, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers hasn't yet been declared done for the year, but his season is likely over. The Packers haven't even put him on Injured Reserve yet...and even if he could come back it wouldn't be until the very end of the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SF - TE George Kittle practices in full](=) Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( (back, elbow) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle is an interesting TE streamer in deeper leagues. He's been doing some good things for the 49ers, and he's got chemistry with fellow rookie C.J. Beathard (new starting quarterback) from their days in college at Iowa. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders still sidelined at practice]() Source: DenverBroncos.com - Andrew Mason Denver Broncos WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ankle) missed another practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders has already been declared out for Week 7. Expect Demaryius Thomas to get most of the targets when the Broncos go through the air against the Chargers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas returns to practice]() Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (calf) was back at practice Thursday, Oct. 19, and got in a full session. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas has a bruise on his calf and was wearing a compression sleeve on his leg today at practice. With Emmanuel Sanders already being declared out for the game against the Chargers on Sunday, Thomas should be the focal point of the Broncos passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon limited again Thursday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon should be good to go against the Broncos on Sunday. The Giants were the first team to have success on the ground against Denver in 2017, and perhaps Gordon can duplicate that. We like him as a low-end RB1 in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen limited in practice Thursday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen]( (shoulder) was added to the injury report Thursday, Oct. 19, getting in a limited practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen is going to have a tough matchup against the Broncos 'No Fly Zone' on Sunday. Consider him a mid-range WR2 in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. SEA - RB C.J. Prosise practices in full Thursday Source: NFLMedia.com Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 19, one day after he was a limited participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prosise should be back on the field for Seattle this week. He'll serve as the pass-catching back for Seattle as they travel to play the Giants in Week 7. We aren't projecting him as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex for fantasy owners this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [ATL - WR Mohamed Sanu still limited]( Source: Patriots.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Mohamed Sanu]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] They'll take it easy on Sanu as he works his way back. He's on track to play Sunday night against the Patriots, but make sure Sanu is practicing Friday before you plug him in as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - WR Chris Hogan limited in practice]( Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Chris Hogan]( (ribs) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are not worried about Hogan, and still see him as a solid wr2 this weekend. Go ahead and start him, we would imagine Hill practice fully tomorrow in any event. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [GB - Full practice for RB Ty Montgomery](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers aren't running the ball a lot, they're not running the ball well, and now they've got a backup QB starting that could allow the defense to stack the box. That means that both Montgomery and Aaron Jones are iffy plays this weekend. Montgomery is slightly better play and someone you could run as a Hail Mary type Flex option. If possible though, we'd avoid this altogether. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [MIN - No practice for QB Sam Bradford]() Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) missed practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bradford is likely done for the foreseeable future. The biggest question here is whether or not Teddy Bridgewater will be back in the next two to four games. That could make a huge difference for this offense and boost several players value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NO - WR Willie Snead listed as limited]( Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Willie Snead]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Snead hasn't been able to reclaim his place in this passing offense. Injury or no, we keep him on the Shelf this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin remains limited](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Jeremy Maclin]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no one in Baltimore's passing offense that we want to roll with. Avoid this mess. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker limited](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Walker should be a good start as a TE1 this weekend. Don't worry about the calf, get him in your lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte fully practices]( Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee, toe) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets are doing what they can with the RBs and Forte has been effective catching passes. That still doesn't give him a ton of value, but he's a decent RB4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [IND - RB Robert Turbin expected to go on IR]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Indianapolis Colts RB [Robert Turbin]( (elbow) is expected to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of the dislocated elbow he suffered in Week 6, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That should increase Marlon Mack carries, and he may serve as a decent RB3/RB4 even if his overall value won't increase much given the woes of the Colts offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [ARI - No practice for RB Andre Ellington](=) Source: SiriusXM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Arizona Cardinals RB [Andre Ellington]( (quadriceps) was not able to practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adrian Peterson is the guy here anyway, and should play as a solid RB2 this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews listed as limited]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Jordan Matthews]( (thumb) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills passing offense is so-so, so it limits Matthews upside. We see him as no more than a WR5 against Tampa Bay. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood practices fully](=) Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smallwood is a sneaky play this week as he returns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley limited Thursday]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle) put in a limited practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kelley it's stuck behind Chris Thompson and is no more than a RB5. Thompson is a borderline RB2/RB3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace expects to play]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens WR [Mike Wallace]( (back) said he expects to play in Week 7 even though he missed practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even if he plays this offense, especially the passing offense, is kind of a mess. As we've said previously, we would avoid it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CAR - Limited practice for RB Jonathan Stewart]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] They're just taking it easy on him, and we think Stuart will be a decent RB2 this week. However monitor his practice Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton takes part in practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell Cincinnati Bengals QB [Andy Dalton]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dalton and the Bengals continue to be a hot mess, so unless you're desperate we wouldn't have him in a lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson full go, will play]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (ankle) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 19, and will play in Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even though the matchup is very good, if it's not Jeremy Kerley or Jermaine Kearse, we're a bit worried about putting a Jet receiver in our lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [NYJ - RB Bilal Powell will play in Week 7]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets RB [Bilal Powell]( (calf) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 19, and will be able to play in Week 7, according to head coach Todd Bowles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Powell is probably the most effective Runner, but if he comes back and everyone is active this becomes a RBBC situation, which could ruin everybody's value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [BAL - No practice for Benjamin Watson]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson (knee) missed practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson was pretty much the only piece of the passing offense with marginal fantasy value. If he's out, then anyone leaning on him he's in trouble. Find another option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi also misses practice](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi is a solid option this week against a Jets run defense that hasn't always been good. Start him as a RB2, and know he could have some upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [IND - More touches for RB Marlon Mack]( Source: WTHR.com - Bob Kravitz Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( will be given more opportunities due to the loss of RB [Robert Turbin]( (elbow), according to offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski. Chudzinski specifically noted the two-minute drill as a time when the Colts need to give Mack the ball. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's great but it may not translate to a whole lot. Right now we're slotting him as a RB4. We'd like to see him get enough carries to know how good he might be, but Frank Gore is still the lead back here. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs unsure of status](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (groin) said his status for this weekend is up in the air at this point, adding that his 2016 groin injury was more severe than his current groin issue. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not betting he plays this weekend against Baltimore. Consider Adam Thielen your best bet and start him as a solid WR2, with Laquon Treadwell as a flex play/WR5. Diggs struggled with this same injury last year, we don't expect the team to rush him out there and risk that again this year. [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](=). 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