Footballguys #198 - 11/6 - News & Notes From Around the League

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[Enter this week's contest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #198.041666667 -- Monday Night, November 6th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Tuesday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TB - QB Jameis Winston out two weeks](#1) 2. [TB - WR Mike Evans suspended one game](#2) 3. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has leg injury](#3) 4. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray nursing knee injury](#4) 5. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman designated for return](#5) 6. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott hearing scheduled for Thursday](#6) 7. [HOU - QB Tom Savage likely to make another start](#7) 8. [CIN - No suspension for WR A.J. Green](#8) 9. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant banged up](#9) 10. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler to start again](#10) 11. [TEN - More running in QB Marcus Mariota's future?](#11) 12. [HOU - QB Colin Kaepernick was option for HOU](#12) 13. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise on the field Monday](#13) 14. [SEA - RB Eddie Lacy does not practice](#14) 15. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham sits out](#15) 16. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt expects to play](#16) 17. [NYJ - Two Jets WRs to see more work](#17) 18. [NYG - QB Eli Manning could yield to Smith or Webb at some point?](#18) 19. [DAL - Tyron Smith may not play](#19) 20. [WAS - TE Vernon Davis expected to be fine](#20) 21. [BAL - Baltimore running backs to return to practice](#21) 22. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed day-to-day](#22) 23. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder making progress](#23) 24. [NE - CB Stephon Gilmore expects to play](#24) 25. [DEN - Two Broncos placed on IR](#25) 26. [NYJ - WR Jeremy Kerley suspended](#26) 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay out of practice Monday](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TB - QB Jameis Winston out two weeks](=) Source: PewterReport.com Confirming a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( will indeed be sidelined the next two weeks in order to heal his injured shoulder, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A move that was expected. Ryan W. Griffin (shoulder) will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list to back up QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. The team will also be missing WR Mike Evans for one game due to his suspension for a cheap shot on Saints CB Marshon Lattimore. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TB - WR Mike Evans suspended one game]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( has been suspended for the Buccaneers' Week 10 contest for his involvement in an altercation Sunday, Nov. 5, versus the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans went after Saints CB Marshon Lattimore with a cheap shot where he hit him in the back. The officials made a mistake not booting Evans from the game after that, but they're correcting that error with this suspension. Without Evans, we'll see more from WRs DeSean Jackson and Adam Humphries. It could also lead to more targets for TEs Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has leg injury]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (leg) played through a lower leg injury in the Falcons' Week 9 win, according to head coach Dan Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones will be limited in practice this week. We'll know more about his playing status in Week 10 later in the week. The Falcons are at home against the Cowboys on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray nursing knee injury](=) Source: PaulKuharsky.com Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray]( (knee) appears to be passed his shoulder and hamstring issues, but head coach Mike Mularkey told reporters the veteran running back is now dealing with a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] His nine carries for 19 yards against the Ravens in Week 9 were a season low. We should see him limited in practice during the week. Murray's Week 10 status is not known at this time. Derrick Henry would be in line for a larger role at home against the Bengals if Murray can't play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman designated for return](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Corey Coleman]( (hand) has been designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list. He will participate in periods of practice Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Now that Coleman has been designated to return, the Browns have a three-week window to activate him. He's eligible to return in Week 11 against the Jaguars, and it seems like Coleman is on track. As the Browns no1 WR, Coleman has WR3 potential for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott hearing scheduled for Thursday](=) Source: Daily Breeze - Curtis Zupke Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]('s hearing with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Per the Dallas Morning News' Kate Hairopoulos, Elliott can practice and play with the Cowboys until the three-judge committee rules since the stay he received last week did not have an end date. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like Elliott is on a week-to-week basis with these legal proceedings. There is no end date for the temporary stay that was handed down last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [HOU - QB Tom Savage likely to make another start]() Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans QB [Tom Savage]( is expected to start Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Savage doesn't do anything to inspire confidence, but the Texans don't really have a better option. If he continues to struggle then perhaps we'd eventually see T.J. Yates or Matt McGloin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CIN - No suspension for WR A.J. Green]() Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( will not be suspended for his involvement in an altercation with Jacksonville Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey in Week 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's unbelievable that Green didn't get suspended for his altercation with Ramsey. He threw more than one punch at the young CB and Green also body slammed him from around the neck two times. Green will be on the field against the Titans in Week 10 and of course should be considered a WR1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant banged up]() Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant]( (knee, ankle) is considered day-to-day as he deals with knee and ankle injuries, according to head coach Jason Garrett. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] All fantasy owners need to add WR Terrance Williams if he's on the waiver wire. We could see a larger role for WRs like Williams and Cole Beasley if Bryant misses time or isn't quite himself when he does play. Garrett doesn't believe Bryant's knee injury is serious. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler to start again]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos QB [Brock Osweiler]( will be the starting quarterback against the New England Patriots in Week 10, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Osweiler didn't look good against the Eagles defense in Week 9, throwing two interceptions and leading the team to only one touchdown drive. He'll have a better matchup against the Patriots defense, but he's nothing more than a QB2 for fantasy owners. If he struggles again this week, expect the Broncos to turn to 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch at some point. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [TEN - More running in QB Marcus Mariota's future?]() Source: John Glennon Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( will likely be involved in more designed runs moving forward since the team feels good about his mobility. Mariota suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4 and has only carried six times for 14 scoreless yards in three games since. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That seems to make sense as the young QB gets healthier. Last year, Mariota had 59 carries for 357 yards in 15 games. His rushing ability only enhances his fantasy value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - QB Colin Kaepernick was option for HOU](=) Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop Free-agent QB [Colin Kaepernick]( (49ers) was discussed as an option after QB [Deshaun Watson]( (knee) was lost for the season, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kaepernick would be a better option than what the Texans have right now with Watson out for the year. However, the situation with him is incredibly polarizing and one that no team seems ready to take on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SEA - RB C.J. Prosise on the field Monday](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Seattle Seahawks RB [C.J. Prosise]( (ankle) fully participated in the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prosise could be back in action this week, but there's little fantasy value in his role as a change-of-pace back. Thomas Rawls will be the lead back for Seattle on the road against the Cardinals on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [SEA - RB Eddie Lacy does not practice](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Seattle Seahawks RB [Eddie Lacy]( (groin) did not participate in the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lacy may not be able to play in Week 10. We should see Thomas Rawls as the lead back on the road against the Cardinals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham sits out](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham]( (ankle) did not participate in the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watch to see if Graham can practice on Wednesday. The team travels to play the Cardinals on Thursday night in Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt expects to play]( Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt (back) said he expects to play against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tuitt hasn't played since Week 6 against the Chiefs. We've seen more snaps for Tyson Alualu during Tuitt's absence. The team was waiting for Tuitt to return after their Week 9 bye, and it looks like he's on track to return on Sunday against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYJ - Two Jets WRs to see more work]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WRs [ArDarius Stewart]( and [Chad Hansen]( will receive more playing time because of WR [Jeremy Kerley]('s four-game suspension, according to head coach Todd Bowles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] These rookie WRs are intriguing dynasty prospects we've been keeping track of. Stewart was a third-round pick out of Alabama with a physical playing style and strong run-after-the-catch ability. Hansen was a fourth-round pick out of Cal who has great body control and the talent to be a chain-mover for the Jets offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYG - QB Eli Manning could yield to Smith or Webb at some point?]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants QB [Eli Manning]( is the Giants' starting quarterback, for now, but head coach Ben McAdoo didn't rule out the possibility of giving QB [Geno Smith]( or QB Davis Webb a chance at some point this season. Smith came in for a couple snaps in New York's Week 9 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Like much of the team, Manning's future in NY isn't totally clear. The Giants selected Webb in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft with an idea that he could be a developmental prospect. Webb is a 'toolsy' QB with size (6'5" 230 pounds) and arm strength, but he played in a Cal offense that didn't ask him to throw downfield much (65 percent of his completions less than 10 yards from the line of scrimmage). He's drawn comparisons to Brock Osweiler (Broncos) and Nick Foles (Eagles) by some in the scouting community. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [DAL - Tyron Smith may not play]( Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith's (groin) status for Week 10 is in doubt due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 9, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on Smith's practice status as the week goes on. The Cowboys travel to play the Falcons in Week 10. Smith is not expected to miss much time afterwards if he is indeed sidelined this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [WAS - TE Vernon Davis expected to be fine]() Source: The Washington Post - Rick Maese Washington Redskins TE [Vernon Davis]( (hand) suffered a hand contusion in Week 9, but the team is optimistic that Davis will be able to play this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis could be in for a large role if Jordan Reed misses the Week 10 game against the Vikings. Reed is day-to-day with a hamstring injury, but Washington head coach Jay Gruden says he's making progress. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BAL - Baltimore running backs to return to practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RBs [Danny Woodhead]( (hamstring) and [Terrance West]( (calf) will return to practice Tuesday, Nov. 7, and Wednesday, Nov. 8, before receiving four days off for the Ravens' bye week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners need to take note here. Woodhead was on track for a major role with this offense before suffering this hamstring injury. He's a RB2 with upside for fantasy owners in PPR leagues. Add him now for an expected return in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed day-to-day]() Source: The Washington Post - Rick Maese Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reed is always banged up, and his fantasy owners are already used to him missing time...or just watching the injury report to check his status. We'll know more about him at the end of the week. Washington is at home to face the Vikings in Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder making progress]() Source: The Washington Post - Rick Maese Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( (hamstring) is making progress in his recovery and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowder did not practice last week and missed the Week 9 game against the Seahawks. With the extra rest, Crowder should return to the practice field at some point this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NE - CB Stephon Gilmore expects to play](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore (ankle, concussion) said he expects to play in the team's Week 10 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gilmore has missed the last three games for the Patriots, but he should be plugged back into the starting lineup for the Sunday night game against the Broncos. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [DEN - Two Broncos placed on IR]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt (knee) and QB Chad Kelly (wrist) were placed on the season-ending Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Butt just wasn't healthy enough to make it onto the field after suffering a knee injury in Michigan's bowl game. We love his upside in dynasty leagues as a Jason Witten-like prospect for the Broncos if he can ever regain his pre-injury form. Kelly is a long shot to ever make it in the NFL, but he's got the bloodlines (Hall of Fame uncle Jim Kelly) and the skill set to be a starter in the league. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYJ - WR Jeremy Kerley suspended](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New York Jets WR [Jeremy Kerley]( was suspended without pay for the team's next four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jets WRs ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen will receive more playing time because of Kerley's four-game suspension, according to head coach Todd Bowles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay out of practice Monday]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (knee) is out of practice Monday, Nov. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clay hasn't played since Week 5 against the Bengals. The team has been slowly bringing him back from this knee injury and will continue to monitor him going forward. The Bills play at home against the Saints in Week 10, and we'll know more about Clay's potential availability later in the week. [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: =