Footballguys #180 - 10/19 - News & Notes

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[TB - QB Jameis Winston to start versus Buffalo](#2) 3. [TEN - No practice for TE Delanie Walker](#3) 4. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray limited Friday](#4) 5. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette idle Friday](#5) 6. [MIA - Another missed practice for WR DeVante Parker](#6) 7. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin returns to practice Friday](#7) 8. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook progressing](#8) 9. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs ruled out for Week 7](#9) 10. [NE - Week 7 injury report for Patriots](#10) 11. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead not on injury report](#11) 12. [JAX - Questionable tag for WR Marqise Lee](#12) 13. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise practices in full](#13) 14. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley limited in practice](#14) 15. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood practices in full](#15) 16. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery off injury report](#16) 17. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen may be game-time decision](#17) 18. [GB - Green Bay injury report for Friday](#18) 19. [PIT - Week 7 injury report for Steelers](#19) 20. [BAL - Benjamin Watson listed as questionable](#20) 21. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin may be game-time decision](#21) 22. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson likely will play](#22) 23. [LAC - LA Chargers' Week 7 injury report](#23) 24. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews practices fully Friday](#24) 25. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford to sit versus Baltimore](#25) 26. [BAL - DT Brandon Williams looking good for Week 7](#26) 27. [CLE - CB Jason McCourty pops up on injury report](#27) 28. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace misses another practice](#28) 29. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard questionable](#29) 30. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins out](#30) 31. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert to have normal offseason](#31) 32. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi dealing with chronic soreness](#32) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch suspended one game]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Oakland Raiders RB [Marshawn Lynch]( was suspended one game Friday, Oct. 20, for unsportsmanlike conduct. Lynch was ejected from the team's Week 7 game for contact with an official. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ProFootballTalk.com reports Lynch has appealed the suspension and a hearing will likely be held next week. If Lynch does not win the appeal, he'd miss the October 29 against Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TB - QB Jameis Winston to start versus Buffalo](=) Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (shoulder) will play through a minor AC sprain in his right shoulder and start Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston might have a lower ceiling this week because of his injury and the matchup, but he's still a safe QB1 play at Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TEN - No practice for TE Delanie Walker]( Source: TitansOnline.com Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Walker is trending in the wrong direction and might miss a choice matchup against the Browns. Make sure to check back on Sunday morning if you are planning on playing him. Rookie Jonnu Smith could be a fine waiver wire add to play in place of Walker if he is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray limited Friday]( Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray is a game-time decision and the possibility of limited effectiveness, or limited work with a bye up next week, is enough to keep him on your bench unless you have no other viable option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette idle Friday]() Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was out of practice Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette will probably be classified as a game-time decision, but no practice the week before the bye probably means he'll sit. Chris Ivory becomes an RB1 play and Corey Grant a what the heck flex if Fournette is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [MIA - Another missed practice for WR DeVante Parker](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (ankle) did not practice for a sixth straight time Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There was some optimism about Parker playing, but it is difficult to see him going with no practice this week. Kenny Stills is a more attractive sleeper against the Jets on this news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CAR - WR Kelvin Benjamin returns to practice Friday]() Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) was back at practice Friday, Oct 20, sporting a sleeve on the left knee that kept him from practicing the previous two days. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This greatly increases the chances of Benjamin playing this weekend against the Bears. He's a solid WR3/Flex play with some risk as long as he's active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook progressing](=) Source: ESPN.com - Mike DiRocco Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) is eligible to come off the Reserve/Injured list after the bye, and he might see his first game action in Week 9 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Westbrook shouldn't be on any dynasty waiver wires, and he could have redraft value with the best deep speed to harness Blake Bortles ability in that part of the passing game, set up in play action by a revived running game led by Leonard Fournette. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs ruled out for Week 7](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (groin) did not practice Friday, Oct. 20, and he has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adam Thielen should get a ton of targets against the Ravens this week, making him a solid WR2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - Week 7 injury report for Patriots]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots LB Harvey Langi (back), CB Stephon Gilmore (concussion, ankle) and CB Eric Rowe (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and have been ruled out for Week 7. LB Elandon Roberts (ankle) and TE [Jacob Hollister]( (chest) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. CB Johnson Bademosi (abdomen) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. RB [Rex Burkhead]( (ribs), WR [Chris Hogan]( (ribs) and OG Shaq Mason (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots secondary will again be missed two of its top three corners against Atlanta this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead not on injury report]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Rex Burkhead]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Burkhead will return this week. He's worth a speculative add in deeper leagues with Mike Gillislee's hold on goal-line carries loosened and the potency of the Patriots offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - Questionable tag for WR Marqise Lee](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee could play this week, but Allen Hurns has been hot against the Colts when he has faced them in recent years and should be played over Lee this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise practices in full](=) Source: Seahawks.com Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (ankle) was able to practice in full Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prosise should return to the lineup this week. His role might be small and he doesn't seem able to stay healthy for long, but Prosise's big play upside and passing game involvement make him worth a speculative add in deeper PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley limited in practice]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even if Kelley is set to go and start this week, the Eagles run defense is among the league's best and one to be avoided when running backs of Kelley's caliber are facing them. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PHI - RB Wendell Smallwood practices in full]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smallwood should be ready to return to Monday night. He'll be a suitable flex option in PPR leagues and a fine PRR RB2 in a pinch. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery off injury report](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) was able to practice in full Friday, Oct. 20, and he was lifted off the injury report ahead of the Week 7 game against the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Montgomery is still going to share with Aaron Jones, and neither is a safe or high upside play against New Orleans this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen may be game-time decision]() Source: ESPN.com - Eric D. Williams Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, because of a shoulder injury he suffered Thursday, Oct. 19 and is listed as questionable for Week 7. Head coach Anthony Lynn said Allen hopes to play but the team will do what is best for Allen. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen was already facing a tough Broncos pass defense, so this could be a nudge to bench him if your next best option is playing in an early game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [GB - Green Bay injury report for Friday](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers LB Ahmad Brooks (back), S Morgan Burnett (hamstring), QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (collarbone) and LB Joe Thomas did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and are out for Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. OG Lane Taylor (ankle) did not practice and is considered doubtful. CB Davon House (quadriceps), C Corey Linsley (back) and CB Damarious Randall (hamstring) were limited and are listed as questionable. OT David Bakhtiari (hamstring), OT Bryan Bulaga (concussion), DT Quinton Dial (chest), CB Kevin King (concussion), RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs), LB Nick Perry (concussion) and CB Lenzy Pipkins (concussion) were all able to practice in some capacity and were removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The return of Bakhtiari and Bulaga will give Brett Hundley a fighting chance against a hot Saints defense this weekend. He's a suitable streamer or bye week coverage quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [PIT - Week 7 injury report for Steelers]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 7. OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder), C Maurkice Pouncey (chest), OG Ramon Foster (back) and LB Vince Williams (hip) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers offensive line is getting healthier, which should help the offense against the Bengals this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - Benjamin Watson listed as questionable]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens TE Benjamin Watson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson had missed practice earlier this week, but at least he was able to return in some fashion today. He could get a lot of targets in the downfield passing challenged Baltimore offense if he is active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BAL - WR Jeremy Maclin may be game-time decision]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Jeremy Maclin]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Maclin was limited last week and did not play. He ran the red non-contact jersey on in practice earlier this week. This looks like a true game-time decision. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson likely will play](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson's status was in doubt, but it looks like his missed practices earlier this week were just a precaution. His presence helps Josh McCown, but lowers the ceiling for Jeremy Kerley and Jermaine Kearse. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [LAC - LA Chargers' Week 7 injury report]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers OT Joe Barksdale (foot), DT Corey Liuget (back) and WR [Keenan Allen]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 20, and are listed as questionable for Week 7 versus the Denver Broncos. S Adrian Phillips (neck, concussion) practiced in full while RB [Melvin Gordon]( (shoulder) took part in a limited session Friday; both players are also listed as questionable. C Spencer Pulley (shoulder), LB Jatavis Brown (ankle) and RB [Branden Oliver]( (hamstring) each participated fully in practice Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen is a new addition to the report after a fall in practice yesterday. The team is hopeful that he will play, but you need to have a backup plan in place if you are starting him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews practices fully Friday](=) Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia Buffalo Bills WR [Jordan Matthews]( (thumb) was able to practice in full Friday, Oct. 20, and is listed as questionable on the team's Week 7 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Matthews could be back this week, but his ceiling is still in a limited Buffalo passing game. He's worth an add in deep leagues on this news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford to sit versus Baltimore]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford]( (knee) has been ruled out and [Case Keenum]( will start again versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We might not see Bradford again this year if his knee doesn't respond. There is no structural damage, but the quarterback clearly does not trust his knee. He is a questionable hold in redraft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [BAL - DT Brandon Williams looking good for Week 7]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens DT [Brandon Williams]( (foot) has a good chance to return to the lineup in Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings after missing the last four games due to a foot injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This makes the Minnesota running game have much less potential this week, but Jerick McKinnon should still stay in your lineup because of his receiving ability. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CLE - CB Jason McCourty pops up on injury report](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns CB Jason McCourty (ankle) 'tweaked' his ankle in practice, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot, and has been listed as questionable for Week 7 versus the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If McCourty is out, an easy matchup for Marcus Mariota and the Titans passing game becomes even easier. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace misses another practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens WR [Mike Wallace]( (back) was absent from practice for a second straight day Friday, Oct. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wallace said he was going to play this week, but we'll believe it when we see it. Chris Moore could get a lot more playing time this week, especially if Jeremy Maclin can't go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard questionable](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) is questionable for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even if Shepard plays, he could see a lot of Richard Sherman. He's only a desperation play if active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [NYG - RB Paul Perkins out]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants RB [Paul Perkins]( (ribs) is out for Week 7. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Orleans Darkwa will be slated lead the backfield in touches, but Wayne Gallman and Shane Vereen will also figure in. This is still a backfield that fails to give us a reliable every week option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert to have normal offseason](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back) said doctors told him he should be healthy and have a normal offseason after back surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's great as he is entering free agency, but he wasn't supposed to need more back surgery after barely playing this year. Eifert's reception on the market will be interesting to watch, as his durability record demands a low-risk short-term investment. Tyler Kroft will start for the Bengals for the rest of the year and maybe beyond. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi dealing with chronic soreness](=) Source: Florida Football Insiders - Roy Cummings Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee) has been dealing with chronic knee soreness since the end of the preseason, which has required a day off each week for treatment. Offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen hinted that it has stunted Ajayi's development in the passing game because of the missed repetitions. 'It is kind of an issue (because) he doesn't practice every single day,' Christensen said. 'So he probably needs the extra reps in the passing game, but when you get him out there you want to get your runs called.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi is going to remain a boom/bust RB2 as long as his passing game involvement stays limited, but if the Dolphins are competitive, the boom weeks will come. [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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