Footballguys #205 - 11/13 - Free Content, News & Notes and More

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[FREE FEATURE - Devy Top 10]() Our Jeff Tefertiller with a weekly Top 10 list of Devy Dynasty players, broken down by draft eligibility and position. This week, we look at the Top 10 quarterbacks without regard to draft class. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers in concussion protocol](#1) 2. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman in protocol](#2) 3. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns unlikely to play](#3) 4. [HOU - WR Will Fuller to miss time](#4) 5. [WAS - Washington works out two RBs](#5) 6. [TEN - Limited practice for TE Delanie Walker](#6) 7. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota listed as limited](#7) 8. [CHI - Chicago makes practice squad moves](#8) 9. [DAL - Tyron Smith expected to sit Wednesday](#9) 10. [ARI - Arizona makes several roster moves](#10) 11. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery may play in Week 11](#11) 12. [MIN - QB Case Keenum likely to remain starter this week](#12) 13. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead's status uncertain](#13) 14. [DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch](#14) 15. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler to remain starter](#15) 16. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook ready to play](#16) 17. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley could go to IR](#17) 18. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman good to go next week](#18) 19. [CLE - QB DeShone Kizer showing more leadership](#19) 20. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota should be ready for Week 11](#20) 21. [NO - RB Daniel Lasco out for the season](#21) 22. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices in full](#22) 23. [SEA - RB Chris Carson could return in December?](#23) 24. [SF - San Francisco undecided about quarterback](#24) 25. [SEA - S Earl Thomas likely to play Week 11](#25) 26. [HOU - QB Tom Savage will start again](#26) 27. [GB - RB Aaron Jones out 3-6 weeks](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers in concussion protocol]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers QB [Philip Rivers]( (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Anthony Lynn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This came a bit out of nowhere as Rivers was not examined for a concussion in the game on Sunday. The team has a game at home against Buffalo in Week 11. If Rivers can't go, then we'd see Kellen Clemens as the team's starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman in protocol]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (concussion) is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman has not been ruled out for Week 11, however, contrary to previous reports. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freeman is banged up and likely to miss the Week 11 game against the Seahawks. We should see Tevin Coleman get the start, and he's got RB1 upside even in a tough matchup. Terron Ward could get a few snaps as the change-of-pace back behind Coleman if Freeman misses the game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns unlikely to play]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike DiRocco Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Hurns]( (ankle) likely will not play in Week 11 because of the ankle injury he suffered in Week 10, according to head coach Doug Marrone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see the Jaguars activate rookie WR Dede Westbrook off Injured Reserve this week. Without Hurns, Marqise Lee would take over as the primary target and Westbrook could stretch the field as a big-play option on the other side. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [HOU - WR Will Fuller to miss time]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (ribs) is expected to miss at least one game with cracked ribs suffered in Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ribs injuries are painful to deal with, and a return for Fuller in a week or two will all come down to how much pain he can tolerate. While Fuller is down, Bruce Ellington should take over as the receiver opposite DeAndre Hopkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [WAS - Washington works out two RBs]() Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Free-agent RBs [Ronnie Hillman]( (Cowboys) and [Daryl Richardson]( (Colts) worked out for the Washington Redskins Monday, Nov. 13, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Rob Kelley (ankle, knee) down, Washington needs help at the position. We'll see Samaje Perine as the lead back and Chris Thompson continue as a valuable (and explosive) change-of-pace back. Hillman and Richardson are kind of the same player....speedy backs who can thrive in space. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. TEN - Limited practice for TE Delanie Walker Source: NFL Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (forearm) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a short week for the Titans as they play against the Steelers on Thursday night. Walker is likely to play in Week 11 and he's got TE1 upside anytime he's on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. TEN - QB Marcus Mariota listed as limited Source: NFL Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (ankle) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Nov. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota was beat up against the Bengals on Sunday. The team is likely to have him limited this week in practice, especially because it's a short week and they play on Thursday night against the Steelers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CHI - Chicago makes practice squad moves](=) Source: ChicagoBears.com The Chicago Bears signed WR [Tanner Gentry]( to their practice squad Monday, Nov. 13. The team also waived WR Darreus Rogers from their practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gentry is on and off the roster so much it will make your head spin. They seem to like him because they always get him back on the practice squad after cutting him. The UDFA rookie from Wyoming is a player we're monitoring in super deep dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [DAL - Tyron Smith expected to sit Wednesday]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (back, groin) worked out Monday, Nov. 13, but is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys have a huge game against division rival the Eagles on Sunday. It would be huge to get Smith back out there as the blind-side protector of QB Dak Prescott. Smith's status for Week 11 is uncertain at this point. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ARI - Arizona makes several roster moves]( Source: AZCardinals.com Free-agent QB [Matt Barkley]( (49ers) was officially signed by the Arizona Cardinals and S Harlan Miller was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad Monday, Nov. 13. Additionally, S Tyvon Branch (knee) , OT D.J. Humphries (knee) and TE [Ifeanyi Momah]( (ankle) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Drew Stanton (knee) banged up, the Cardinals needed to add depth at the QB position. We could see Blaine Gabbert as the team's starter with Barkley as his backup if Stanton misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery may play in Week 11]( Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) appears to have a chance to play in the team's Week 11 game, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This would change the fantasy value of rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Ribs injuries always come down to pain tolerance. If Montgomery does play, we wouldn't expect him to take on a full workload due to this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [MIN - QB Case Keenum likely to remain starter this week]( Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Minnesota Vikings QB [Case Keenum]( is expected to start despite QB [Teddy Bridgewater]( being available to return per Jason La Canfora. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keenum threw four touchdowns on Sunday...but he also threw two interceptions. So long as the Vikings are winning, we don't see them being quick to pull Keenum. In deep leagues that start two QBs (or flex QBs), then hold onto Bridgewater in case he gets his shot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead's status uncertain]( Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead]( (hamstring) will continue to take part in practice, but head coach John Harbaugh said he is not sure if Woodhead will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Woodhead is an interesting stash player in deeper leagues. He's set to return this week of the team feels he's healthy enough, and Woodhead has RB2 or flex value in PPR leagues based on his skill set and his role in the Ravens offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - No timetable for QB Paxton Lynch]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch]( (shoulder) continues to recover from his shoulder ailment and has no time frame for his return, according to head coach Vance Joseph. Lynch has been throwing intermediate passes, but not deep passes. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Broncos are not rushing Lynch whatsoever. They aren't winning with Trevor Siemian or Brock Osweiler, but for now the team is staying with Osweiler as the starter. If Lynch gets healthy enough to start, we feel the team moves to him as the starter to see if he can develop. Lynch, a first-round pick in 2016, has been a massive bust to this point in his career. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler to remain starter]() Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Denver Broncos QB [Brock Osweiler]( will be the starting quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Osweiler isn't an exciting option for fantasy owners. The Broncos passing game did show a bit of life against the Patriots in a blowout loss. Things might be more balanced on offense against the Bengals this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook ready to play]( Source: FirstCoastNews.com - Mike Kaye Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) is set to return in Week 11, according to head coach Doug Marrone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Expect Westbrook to get activated off Injured Reserve. The speedy rookie from Oklahoma can take the top off the defense in a hurry. There are shades of DeSean Jackson (Buccaneers) when you think of Westbrook's skill set and perhaps NFL potential. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley could go to IR]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley]( (ankle, knee) might be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a high-ankle sprain and a medial collateral ligament sprain in Week 10. Kelley will at least miss multiple games. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners need to grab rookie RB Samaje Perine off the waiver wire. The big-bodied rookie will serve as the lead back for Washington while Kelley is out. We'll also see plenty of Chris Thompson as per usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman good to go next week]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns WR [Corey Coleman]( (hand) will be fully prepared to play in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach Hue Jackson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rookie QB DeShone Kizer gets the team's best WR back this week...but they're facing a fantastic pass defense in the Jaguars. His fantasy potential this week could be stunted by the matchup, but Coleman makes for a fine lottery ticket add with WR2 upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CLE - QB DeShone Kizer showing more leadership]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com - Andrew Gribble Cleveland Browns QB [DeShone Kizer]( appeared to be more vocal with the defense and special teams throughout the Week 10 loss to the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Hue Jackson. The rookie is seemingly embracing his role as a leader. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's showing more leadership, and that's a good thing. However, Kizer still has a ton of bad habits that he had from his days in college at Notre Dame. He'll often hold onto the ball too long, lock onto his primary target and will be late throwing the ball. Until we see better anticipation from Kizer, we're not going to be overly excited about his dynasty potential. We'll see how getting top WR Corey Coleman back helps Kizer in the coming weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota should be ready for Week 11](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (shoulder, ankle) is dealing with a sore shoulder and mild ankle sprain in the wake of his team's Week 10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but he is fully expected to play Thursday, Nov. 16, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota was beat up against the Bengals, but he was able to stay in the game and deliver the win in Week 10. It's a short week for the Titans, so we're expecting Mariota to be limited in practice all week with the plan that he can play on Thursday Night Football in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NO - RB Daniel Lasco out for the season]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints RB [Daniel Lasco]( (spine) suffered a bulging disc that will end his season in Week 10, but the injury is not expected to be career-ending. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lasco had the cart brought out for him on Sunday. He's an all-purpose back who mostly contributes on special teams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices in full](=) Source: CSNPhilly.com - Dave Zangaro Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz]( (hamstring) logged a full practice Monday, Nov. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ertz missed the team's Week 9 win over the Broncos, and the Eagles had the week off for a bye in Week 10. Ertz had plenty of time to fully recover and should be back in action in Week 11. If he's on the field, Ertz should be in your lineup as a TE1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [SEA - RB Chris Carson could return in December?](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson]( (leg, ankle) has 'a chance' to return from the Reserve/Injured list sometime in December, according to head coach Pete Carroll. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carson broke his leg and had surgery to repair the damage in early October. He's got a small chance to return later in the year, and the Seahawks would consider bringing him back because they aren't having any success running the football. The rookie showed flashes before the injury and is a dynasty prospect we appreciate. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [SF - San Francisco undecided about quarterback]() Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers [Jimmy Garoppolo]( will remain around the team facility during the club's Week 11 bye in order to learn as much about the offense as possible from head coach Kyle Shanahan, who suggested he does not have a plan yet when it comes to naming a starting quarterback for Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners want to see Garoppolo as the starter but coming off their first win of the season the 49ers may not want to make the switch. Garoppolo is still learning the offense -- and the very complex language of the Shanahan system. In start 2-QB leagues (or QB-flex leagues), fantasy owners can hang onto Garoppolo if they have the bench space. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [SEA - S Earl Thomas likely to play Week 11]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks S Earl Thomas (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 11 against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Getting Thomas back on the field will help the back end of that defense. He could be limited during the week of practice. Thomas missed the last two games for the Seahawks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [HOU - QB Tom Savage will start again]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Houston Texans QB [Tom Savage]( will start in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Savage has two touchdowns and two interceptions over the last two weeks as the team's starter. He's not an exciting option by any means, but O'Brien must think he's a better option (at this time) over T.J. Yates. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [GB - RB Aaron Jones out 3-6 weeks](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones]( (knee) is expected to miss three to six weeks with his medial collateral ligament injury, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Ty Montgomery (ribs) banged up too, the Packers will turn to rookie RB Jamaal Williams. Going up against the Bears in Week 10, Williams carried the ball 20 times for 67 yards. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys team. 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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