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[Rotogrinders Footballguys Daily Fantasy Hour]() Join our Buddy Dan Back of Rotogrinders and Footballguys Staffers Austin Lee and John Lee as they break down what you need for Week 11. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott not appealing](#1) 2. [MIN - Minnesota tempted to start QB Teddy Bridgewater](#2) 3. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor benched](#3) 4. [BUF - QB Nathan Peterman to start](#4) 5. [DAL - No practice for WR Dez Bryant](#5) 6. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman not ruled out yet](#6) 7. [ARI - QB Blaine Gabbert to start](#7) 8. [NE - Limited practice for TE Martellus Bennett](#8) 9. [ATL - Team confident in RB Tevin Coleman](#9) 10. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers works on side](#10) 11. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch sees first-team reps](#11) 12. [HOU - WR Bruce Ellington takes part in practice](#12) 13. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger ready to go](#13) 14. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy rests on Wednesday](#14) 15. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler not full go](#15) 16. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas limited](#16) 17. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited in practice](#17) 18. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers limited Wednesday](#18) 19. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder not at practice](#19) 20. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed misses practice](#20) 21. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker, QB Marcus Mariota good to go](#21) 22. [HOU - WR Will Fuller likely out Week 11](#22) 23. [NE - WR Chris Hogan still sidelined](#23) 24. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices again Wednesday](#24) 25. [BUF - WR Zay Jones back at practice](#25) 26. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor likely to hit market](#26) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott not appealing](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( has withdrawn his appeal for his six-game suspension, according to a source. Elliott will serve the suspension and return to the Cowboys against the Seattle Seahawks Dec. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Elliott is eligible to return in Week 16 against the Seahawks. The Cowboys move forward without their star RB and guys like Alfred Morris and Rod Smith will try to fill his role on offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIN - Minnesota tempted to start QB Teddy Bridgewater](=) Source: FOXSports.com - Jay Glazer Minnesota Vikings QB [Teddy Bridgewater]( was reportedly very close to overtaking [Case Keenum]( for the starting job in large part because the Vikings view Bridgewater as 'their franchise,' according to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Now that Bridgewater is healthy enough to play, Keenum has to be on a short leash with the Vikings. They've been winning with Keenum, but he's also thrown some interceptions along the way. So long as they keep winning, Bridgewater is likely staying as a reserve but any sort of slip and we could see him at the top of the depth chart. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor benched]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Buffalo Bills QB [Tyrod Taylor]( has been benched for Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The writing has been on the wall for Taylor, and this move isn't really that 'out of nowhere' as some would think. Taylor has likely played his last snap for the Bills as we expect him to hit the free agent market in 2018. He's due a $6 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2018 league year with $1 million guaranteed. That's a sign he's not going to be with the Bills next season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BUF - QB Nathan Peterman to start]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Buffalo Bills QB [Nathan Peterman]( will start in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The rookie from PITT (transferred from Tennessee) drew comparisons to Kirk Cousins in the pre-draft process. With Tyrod Taylor struggling, the Bills turn to a player they selected in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has experience running a pro-style scheme and his skill set is all about accuracy and anticipation. Peterman came in against the Saints on Sunday and went 7-of-10 with 79 yards passing and one touchdown in garbage time. We'll see what he can do on the road against the Chargers in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - No practice for WR Dez Bryant]() Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant]( (knee, ankle) was not at the open portion of practice to the media Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's only Wednesday, and Bryant is getting a bit of rest here. Monitor his status to see if he can participate on Friday. If he plays against the Eagles in Week 11, Bryant has to be considered a WR1 for fantasy owners...but perhaps a low-end WR1 due to the injuries he's fighting through. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman not ruled out yet]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Correcting a previous item, Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (concussion) has not been ruled out for Week 11 yet, according to head coach Dan Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll watch Freeman continue through the protocol this week. Quinn said he wouldn't rule Freeman out until the medical staff officially does so after Freeman's second concussion this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ARI - QB Blaine Gabbert to start](=) Source: 98.7 Arizona - Mike Jurecki Arizona Cardinals QB [Blaine Gabbert]( will start in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gabbert gets a chance with Drew Stanton (knee) banged up. We don't see a big difference between the two QBs, and fantasy owners have better options out there...even in start-2QB leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NE - Limited practice for TE Martellus Bennett]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots TE [Martellus Bennett]( (hamstring, shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bennett might be limited with these injuries all year long. He was able to play in Week 10 against the Broncos, and Bennett should be available in Week 11 against the Raiders barring a setback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [ATL - Team confident in RB Tevin Coleman](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Tevin Coleman]( might be called upon to start in Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks with RB [Devonta Freeman]( (concussion) uncertain. Head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday, Nov. 15, that the team is confident in Coleman's ability to shoulder the load. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners should be confident in Coleman as well. He's got the speed to take it to the house on any carry and can do the same as a receiver out of the backfield as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers works on side]( Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (collarbone) took some snaps on the sidelines during practice Wednesday, Nov. 15, but did not throw any passes. He also simulated a throwing motion by whipping a towel during the workout. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers is not allowed to practice for at least two more weeks and is not eligible to play again until Week 15 since he is on the Reserve/Injured list. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch sees first-team reps]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch]( worked as the No. 2 quarterback in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15, and he took passing plays with the starting offense with QB [Brock Osweiler]( (shoulder) limited in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lynch is getting closer to playing for the Broncos. If Osweiler struggles against the Bengals, the Broncos will look to the future. Lynch has a strong arm and the mobility to threaten a defense with his legs. The Broncos would likely move to more of an option offense is/when Lynch is the starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - WR Bruce Ellington takes part in practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Bruce Ellington]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ellington is likely to be the starter opposite DeAndre Hopkins this week with Will Fuller out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger ready to go]( Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (rest) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 15, and he is off the injury report heading into Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers are at home this week against the Titans on Thursday night. That makes us feel better about Roethlisberger and his fantasy prospects. He's a QB1 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy rests on Wednesday]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( (rest) was rested during practice on Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just Wednesday, so this is a rest day for McCoy. With new starting QB Nathan Peterman, the Bills offense will lean on McCoy more than ever. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - QB Brock Osweiler not full go]() Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos QB [Brock Osweiler]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Osweiler says the injury is 'no big deal' and he should start on Sunday against the Bengals. It might be his last start as 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch is getting closer to full strength and could take over if/when Osweiler struggles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DEN - WR Demaryius Thomas limited]() Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas should be good to go against the Bengals on Sunday. We like him as a low-end WR2 or flex play for fantasy owners this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited in practice](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back to see if Fournette can fully practice later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers limited Wednesday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers QB [Philip Rivers]( (concussion) put in a limited practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reports say that Rivers is showing positive signs through the protocol. Check back later in the week to see if he can get cleared and fully participate. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder not at practice]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( (personal) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 15, due to personal reasons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Head coach Jay Gruden believes Crowder will return to practice Thursday, Nov. 16. Crowder is a WR3 or flex play for fantasy owners this week against the Saints. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed misses practice]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (hamstring) was not able to practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners know that Wednesday doesn't really matter for Reed. Wait to see if he can practice Friday before considering him as a TE1 for your fantasy team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker, QB Marcus Mariota good to go](=) Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (wrist) and QB [Marcus Mariota]( (shoulder, ankle) fully participated in practice for a second straight day Wednesday, Nov. 15, and will play Thursday, Nov. 16, against the Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Walker is a TE1 and Mariota is a QB1 for fantasy owners in Week 11. It is Thursday night, but there's a chance this game could be more high scoring than some think. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [HOU - WR Will Fuller likely out Week 11](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 15, and is not expected to play in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners have already lowered expectations for the Texans passing game with Tom Savage at quarterback. Without Fuller, the team turns to Bruce Ellington to line up opposite DeAndre Hopkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NE - WR Chris Hogan still sidelined]( Source: NESN.com - Doug Kyed New England Patriots WR [Chris Hogan]( (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hogan missed the game against the Broncos in Week 10, and his status for Week 11 is up in the air. Check back to see if he can practice later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz practices again Wednesday]( Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz]( (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] More good signs for Ertz here. He missed the team's Week 9 game against the Broncos and got more rest last week on the bye. Ertz is a no-brainer TE1 for fantasy owners this week against the Cowboys. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [BUF - WR Zay Jones back at practice](=) Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Sal Capaccio Buffalo Bills WR [Zay Jones]( (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones can work the underneath routes and move the chains. He missed the game in Week 10 against the Saints, but Jones had the best game of his rookie year against the Jets in Week 9. He finished that game with six catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. We'll see if Jones can build a strong rapport with fellow rookie (and new starting QB) Nathan Peterman. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor likely to hit market]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Buffalo Bills QB [Tyrod Taylor]( is due a $6 million roster bonus on the third day of the 2018 league year with $1 million guaranteed. He's likely to become a free agent in the offseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no surprise here. Taylor was never really thought of as a long-term solution for new head coach Sean McDermott. He's likely to get some interest on the open market. [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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