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On top of that, you'll also receive a free $3 entry with your first deposit. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #201 -- Thursday Night, November 9th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- HI Folks, Welcome to Friday. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [FREE CONTENT - Eliminator Picks Week 10]() Footballguys.com Staff Pick One Team to Win Each Week in an Eliminator / Survivor Pool Format B. [FREE CONTENT - Staff Roundtable](=) The Footballguys Roundtable are our Staff Guys kicking around topics of interest. This week's panel topics: The impact of the Kelvin Benjamin trade in Carolina and Buffalo, feast or famine WR1s, and Kareem Hunt down the stretch. C. 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[JAX - WR Marqise Lee limited Thursday](#8) 9. [DEN - RB C.J. Anderson sits out practice Thursday](#9) 10. [CIN - WR Brandon LaFell limited in practice again](#10) 11. [CIN - RB Jeremy Hill misses practice again](#11) 12. [HOU - WR Will Fuller takes part in practice](#12) 13. [NE - WR Danny Amendola has another limited practice](#13) 14. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant expects to play Week 10](#14) 15. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater takes part in practice](#15) 16. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs limited Thursday](#16) 17. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz listed as limited](#17) 18. [ATL - No practice for WR Julio Jones](#18) 19. [IND - Rest day for RB Frank Gore](#19) 20. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant misses practice](#20) 21. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton limited Thursday](#21) 22. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler practices in full](#22) 23. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited again](#23) 24. [BUF - Limited practice for TE Charles Clay](#24) 25. [TEN - WR Eric Decker absent from practice](#25) 26. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker misses practice](#26) 27. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart takes part in practice](#27) 28. [DEN - RB C.J. Anderson out sick Thursday](#28) 29. [CAR - QB Cam Newton listed as limited](#29) 30. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman a full go](#30) 31. [MIA - RB Damien Williams out of practice](#31) 32. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte out of practice again](#32) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott suspension upheld](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]('s stay on his pending suspension was lifted Thursday, Nov. 6. He will begin serving his six-game suspension this week. Thus, he will not be able to return until Week 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Alfred Morris, Darren McFadden and Rod Smith will all get some work, but we'll have to see how it shakes out to be sure. We think Morris will get most of the carries and likely produce enough to be a solid flex play at the very least. McFadden and Smith, however, are a bit less reliable and while you can plug them in for the same purpose, their floor is a bit lower. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott will have another appeal](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( has an expedited appeal scheduled Friday, December 1 in the Second Circuit court. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] So, is this the appeal of the appeal of the appeal? Or the appeal of the appeals appeal? Would really like this to be over. At this point you can hold on to Elliot, but it's hard to see him playing again this season. This uncertainty is likely to lock a roster spot up for you though, as he's too talented to cut otherwise. All we want for Christmas is clarity. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DAL - RB Alfred Morris expected to start]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys RB [Alfred Morris]( is expected to be the starting running back against Atlanta Falcons in Week 10 because of RB [Ezekiel Elliott]('s suspension. RB [Rod Smith]( would serve as the No. 2 running back and be a significant part of the game plan. RB [Darren McFadden]( could be active as the No. 3 running back. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While Morris is going to get the lead back slot, there's enough buzz around Darren McFadden and Rod Smith to make us leery of investing too much in Morris too soon. More than likely, we will need to see how this shakes out over the next couple of weeks. Morris is your best bet right now, but more as a flex or an RB3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - TE Martellus Bennett claimed by Patriots]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Former Green Bay Packers TE [Martellus Bennett]( was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots Thursday, Nov. 9, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bennett did pretty well for himself, and the Patriots, last time he was in New England. It may take a week or two for him to get fully involved in the offense though. He's battling a shoulder injury, so his Week 10 status for the Sunday night game against the Broncos is unknown at this time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas returns to practice Source: NFLMedia.com Denver Broncos WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brock Osweiler returning to the fold may not be the long-term solution - or even a good one - but it should be an improvement over Trevor Simeon. That's why we like Thomas as a WR1 play this week against a New England defense that has not really been successful against the pass. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders logs full practice Source: NFLMedia.com Denver Broncos WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 9, one day after he was a limited participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We will watch this on Friday to see if he gets a second full day in, but right now he's still a WR4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. JAX - QB Blake Bortles practices Source: NFL Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Blake Bortles]( (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bortles hasn't been great but at least he's not losing them games, and is doing enough to give the passing offense some fantasy value. As a fantasy quarterback, he's no more than a low-end QB2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. JAX - WR Marqise Lee limited Thursday Source: NFL Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee has been nice and consistent the last three games. And while this is a tough matchup, he still could be good for a solid WR3/flex play [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. DEN - RB C.J. Anderson sits out practice Thursday Source: NFLMedia.com Denver Broncos RB [C.J. Anderson]( (ankle, illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Much like a lot of the Broncos offense right now, Anderson has not been very good. Really nobody in the backfield is worth a start even against a shaky defense like New England. Devontae Booker strikes us as a slightly better play, and that's as more of an RB4 play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. CIN - WR Brandon LaFell limited in practice again Source: NFLMedia.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Brandon LaFell]( (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lafell hasn't been much of a factor this year, and if it's not a guy named AJ Green, there's really no Bengals receiver you want in your lineup this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. CIN - RB Jeremy Hill misses practice again Source: NFLMedia.com Cincinnati Bengals RB [Jeremy Hill]( (ankle) missed practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Joe Mixon will be the starter here, and should be a solid RB2 play even against a decent Tennessee defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. HOU - WR Will Fuller takes part in practice Source: NFL Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Rams are a tough matchup to begin with this season, and you add into it the fact that DeShaun Watson is injured and Tom Savage is passing the ball, and it's just a bad combination for Will Fuller. Fuller had been a very nice play most weeks, but Savage just isn't able to get him the ball in the same way that Watson was. He is a WR 5 this week due to matchup and quarterback issues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. NE - WR Danny Amendola has another limited practice Source: NFLMedia.com New England Patriots WR [Danny Amendola]( (knee) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't know if Amendola is going to be ready enough to play, we're really how much of a role he might have. On top of that while Denver's offense may seem like trash, its defense is still largely a treasure. This is a tough matchup, and we would have Lloyd Amendola especially coming off injury with so many limited practices. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant expects to play Week 10](=) Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant]( (ankle, knee) said 'at the end of the day, (you all) know I'm going to play,' regarding his status for the team's Week 10 game Sunday, Nov. 12, against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This hasn't been Bryant's season really, and that's not just because of injuries. If he plays and he's hurt, he won't be much help to the Cowboys or your fantasy teams. We think that Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley will be better plays this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater takes part in practice](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Teddy Bridgewater]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Case Keenum will still get the start, and Bridgewater may not even dress for Sunday. But it's a good sign. we still need to see him on the field in an actual game before we start getting excited about him playing, but it will be nice for the Vikings to have their potential future quarterback back under Center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs limited Thursday](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (tooth) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tooth issue or not, digs will be playing this weekend and we think he is a very solid play in both redraft and daily fantasy formats. His upside is WR1, his floor is WR2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz listed as limited]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not a big deal, especially given the Eagles are on a bye this week. So we will watch next week to make sure he's healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [ATL - No practice for WR Julio Jones]( Source: The Dallas Morning News Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones had a good day, that should have been a great day during the last game. He also got banged up again. He's still a top 10 fantasy wide receiver, but isn't one of the best of the best this season. On the other hand he's always capable of a huge day so you're never going to worry about having him in your lineup because 9 times out of 10 it will work out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [IND - Rest day for RB Frank Gore]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Frank Gore]( (rest) had his off day from practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gore has actually played very well, but the Colts find themselves down so much, so early that his touches are limited. Therefore while we think he can contribute, he probably won't contribute on your fantasy team as more than a RB4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant misses practice]( Source: The Dallas Morning News Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant]( (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks very much like Bryant will be at least limited and capability this weekend, if not outright deactivated. That means Terrance Williams could be a nice start as a borderline WR2/WR3. We will keep an eye on this in case Bryant has a sudden improvement, but we aren't holding our breath. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton limited Thursday]( Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton really is a top-shelf wide receiver, trapped in a really poor offense. So instead of being a great fantasy receiver, he's no more than a TE4 until that changes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler practices in full](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins QB [Jay Cutler]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Despite his alleged familiarity with Adam Gase's offense, Jay Cutler has not been very good. We wouldn't use him as anything other than a QB2 and a low-end one at that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay limited again]() Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay has been hurt more often than he's been healthy. If you were holding on to him just in case, it's time to let go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BUF - Limited practice for TE Charles Clay]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are watching this carefully as we expect Clay to be a part of this offense from jump. He could be a decent TE1 this weekend. Hopefully he will practice tomorrow. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [TEN - WR Eric Decker absent from practice](=) Source: TitanInsider.com - Terry McCormick Tennessee Titans WR [Eric Decker]( (illness) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Decker had a touchdown last week, but too often he's been far less effective. If he does play, we aren't expecting a repeat this week against Cincinnati. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker misses practice](=) Source: TitanInsider.com - Terry McCormick Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (ankle) was not able to practice for a second straight day Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Walker can play - and we're worried that he won't - he could be a top TE1 option. With a little luck, he practices tomorrow, but if he doesn't you need a different option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart takes part in practice]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like Christian McCaffrey will be getting the bulk of the carries now, which means Stewart is only a bye week or flex play running back this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [DEN - RB C.J. Anderson out sick Thursday]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos RB [C.J. Anderson]( (illness) was not able to practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson - and the whole Denver offense - has been less than awesome this year, so sick or not, we have very low expectations of Anderson this week and he is no more than a bye week fill in. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CAR - QB Cam Newton listed as limited]( Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton has been inconsistent this year, but against a Miami team which hasn't been all that consistent he should be a solid start. We feel he will put up QB1 numbers this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman a full go](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Devonta Freeman should be fine for Sunday's game against Dallas, and we expect him to have a very productive day. We think he could put up really good RB2 numbers this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [MIA - RB Damien Williams out of practice]( Source: ESPN.com - James Walker Miami Dolphins RB [Damien Williams]( (illness) is out of practice Thursday, Nov. 9, due to illness. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is a decent back but made his points on receptions and a touchdown reception. That's going to be a little hit or miss given how hit or miss the offense is for Miami, but he could be a solid flex play especially since they can be stout against the run. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte out of practice again]( Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee) is out of practice Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if he practices tomorrow, but it looks bad. That makes Bilal Powell a solid RB1/RB2 play against a Tampa Bay defense which has struggled against the run. [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: =