Footballguys #210 - News & Notes From Around The League

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I'm in beautiful Nashville Tennessee tonight at the DRAFT / Rotogrinders Live Finals party representing Footballguys for you guys. Let's get to the News and Notes. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman will not play](#1) 2. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard Reportedly Unlikely To Play](#2) 3. [SEA - S Kam Chancellor expected to miss rest of season](#3) 4. [SEA - QB Russell Wilson almost had jaw broken](#4) 5. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham should be in uniform](#5) 6. [SEA - RB Eddie Lacy not on injury report](#6) 7. [CLE - WR Kasen Williams signed to practice squad](#7) 8. [LAC - TE Braedon Bowman added to practice squad](#8) 9. [MIA - De'Veon Smith added to roster](#9) 10. [BAL - TE Gavin Escobar cut](#10) 11. [DEN - QB Trevor Siemian likely to be inactive](#11) 12. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch expected to be No. 2 QB](#12) 13. [DEN - TE A.J. Derby set free](#13) 14. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert undergoes knee procedure](#14) 15. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead good to go](#15) 16. [JAX - Jacksonville makes roster moves](#16) 17. [KC - WR Demarcus Robinson on the rise](#17) 18. [TB - QB Jameis Winston does light work](#18) 19. [WAS - WR Terrelle Pryor's season in jeopardy?](#19) 20. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald no lock to play in 2018](#20) 21. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor to return punts](#21) 22. [DEN - WR Isaiah McKenzie will be inactive](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman will not play]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (concussion) has been ruled out of the team's Week 11 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a move fantasy owners should have been expecting. Without Freeman, the Falcons turn to Tevin Coleman as their lead back. We like Coleman as a low-end RB1 with upside in this week's matchup against the Seahawks. Behind Coleman, we'll see Terron Ward as the primary backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard Reportedly Unlikely To Play](=) Source: CBS Sportsline New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (illness) was a late addition to the team's Week 11 injury report with an illness and has been listed as questionable to play versus the Kansas City Chiefs. Adam Schefter of ESPN iis reporting he's unlikely to play. But the team will evaluate him during warmups. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't like the illness designation coming this late in the week, but if he plays, this looks like a great matchup. In fact, Shepard has the upside of a WR1 this week. The game is early (1pm ET kickoff), so we'll know more about his status in the morning. Make certain you verify his status before you have him in your lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SEA - S Kam Chancellor expected to miss rest of season]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Updating previous reports, Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor (neck) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2017 season, according to multiple sources who have been informed of the situation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team is already without star CB Richard Sherman (Achilles') and now they're missing another playmaker in the secondary. Bradley McDougald, an undrafted free agent out of Kansas in 2013 (Chiefs), will likely start in Chancellor's place. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [SEA - QB Russell Wilson almost had jaw broken]( Source: NFL.com Seattle Seahawks QB [Russell Wilson]( (jaw) said that he nearly broke his jaw after taking a hit from Arizona Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby during Week 10's game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson has always been tough, and he certainly displayed that characteristic this week. Doctors had to reset his jaw and he had to wear a special mouthguard while being on a mostly liquid diet for part of the week. Wilson is still experiencing soreness but said that he feels better. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham should be in uniform]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham]( (knee) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham is a TE1 for fantasy owners any time he is on the field. A full participation on Saturday is a sign that he's good to go for Monday night against the Falcons. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [SEA - RB Eddie Lacy not on injury report]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks RB [Eddie Lacy]( (groin) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 18, and is not on the injury report for Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lacy should play on Monday night against the Falcons, but it's difficult to trust him, Thomas Rawls or any player in the Seahawks backfield at this time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. CLE - WR Kasen Williams signed to practice squad Source: NFL The Cleveland Browns signed WR [Kasen Williams]( to their practice squad Saturday, Nov. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Washington in 2015 (Bengals), Williams is a strong receiver who flashed in the preseason for the Seahawks this year (nine passes for 208 yards and one touchdown.) He was a player to watch when the Browns added him to their active roster, but then he was released to make room for WR Corey Coleman. Now that he's on the practice squad, Williams gets to see if he can further develop his skill set. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [LAC - TE Braedon Bowman added to practice squad]( Source: Chargers.com The Los Angeles Chargers signed TE Braedon Bowman to their practice squad Friday, Nov. 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of South Alabama in 2016, Bowman has bounced around to four different teams so far as a pro. He plays like a super-sized wide receiver and can attack the deep middle seam of a defense. Even in the deepest of deep dynasty leagues, Bowman is a long shot to do much of anything in the NFL. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - De'Veon Smith added to roster](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins practice squad RB De'Veon Smith was signed to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Michigan this year, Smith is a big back (5'11" 220 pounds) with the skill set of a smaller man. He looks like a powerful player, but his best assets may come when he's working in space. He wasn't used that much as a receiver (38 career catches with the Wolverines), but Smith did display good receiving ability at the East-West Shrine Game back in January. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BAL - TE Gavin Escobar cut]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens TE [Gavin Escobar]( was released Saturday, Nov. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Escobar was a second-round pick out of San Diego State (Cowboys) in 2013 and he's never been able to flash much as a pro. He couldn't make it through camp with the Chiefs in 2017 and was signed by the Ravens less than a month ago. Escobar is a pass-catching TE and that may get him some interest but don't expect him to do much if he signs with a new team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DEN - QB Trevor Siemian likely to be inactive]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Denver Broncos QB [Trevor Siemian]( likely will be inactive for the team's Week 11 game with QB [Paxton Lynch]( expected to serve as the No. 2 quarterback. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's a team captain and winner of the Broncos QB competition two years in a row...and now he won't have a jersey on Sunday. Things move quickly around here, and Siemian failed to take advantage of the opportunity he earned with the Broncos. He's a backup-caliber QB with a future that is uncertain. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch expected to be No. 2 QB]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch]( is expected to serve as the primary backup quarterback for the team's Week 11 game after a good week of practice from a health standpoint. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are getting close to the Lynch era in the Mile High City. If the team is out of it (six losses so far this year, one more and they're likely done), then we should see Lynch in the starting lineup. Brock Osweiler gets the start against the Bengals on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DEN - TE A.J. Derby set free]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos TE [A.J. Derby]( (shoulder) was waived with an injury designation Saturday, Nov. 18. TE Austin Traylor was promoted from the practice squad in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Derby did next to nothing after the Broncos traded for him last season. A sixth-round pick out of Arkansas in 2016 (Patriots), Derby plays like a wide receiver and isn't good at blocking. With his receiving ability, there might be a team willing to take a chance on him now that he's hit the open market. Traylor is a big body, and while he has decent hands, we're not expecting much from him now that he's been called up. He should play as a backup behind Virgil Green on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert undergoes knee procedure]() Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (back, knee), who is already out for the season due to back surgery, recently had another procedure to remove a cyst in his knee. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 2013 first-round pick has a long injury history and is set to hit free agency in 2018. He's had back surgery and knee surgery so far after going to Injured Reserve for the Bengals. No matter where he lands next season, Eifert will have to take a 'prove it' deal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead good to go](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead]( was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Woodhead looked to be in for a large role with the Ravens before sustaining this injury in Week 1. He played six snaps against the Bengals that week, yet touched the ball four times for 37 yards. Now that he's back, Woodhead takes over the change-of-pace role behind Alex Collins. In PPR formats, Woodhead has RB2 upside and plenty of flex appeal. This week, fantasy owners can look at him as a 'what the heck' flex just to see how much he needs to get his legs back under him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [JAX - Jacksonville makes roster moves]() Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR Larry Pinkard was promoted from the practice squad Saturday, Nov. 18. The team also activated S Calvin Pryor and WR Dede Westbrook from the Reserve/Injured list. In corresponding move, the Jaguars waived DT Sheldon Day and WR [Jaelen Strong]( and placed [Arrelious Benn]( (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Old Dominion in 2015 (Packers), Pinkard is a speedy WR who can contribute as a return man if need be. Speaking of speedy, Westbrook is a dynamic rookie who can toy with defenders matched up against him. With Allen Hurns (ankle) banged up, Westbrook could split time with Keelan Cole opposite Marqise Lee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - WR Demarcus Robinson on the rise]() Source: The Kansas City Star - Terez A. Paylor Kansas City Chiefs WR [Demarcus Robinson]( will have the opportunity to have some 'big games' going forward, according to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dynasty owners need to take note here. Robinson, a fourth-round pick out of Florida in 2016, has been flashing in Chiefs camp for two years as he continues to develop his pro game. It's also important to note that Robinson seemed to have a good rapport with 2017 first-round QB Patrick Mahomes. We are buying Robinson's stock in all dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [TB - QB Jameis Winston does light work]( Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Alex Marvez Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (shoulder) had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured shoulder about a week ago, according to head coach Dirk Koetter, and Koetter said Winston has begun light rehab. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bucs are going to take it easy on Winston as he returns. They're out of the playoff picture this year (basically) with a 3-6 record. The team doesn't want to risk further injury to their star quarterback. Now only if the Colts would've treated Andrew Luck this way... [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - WR Terrelle Pryor's season in jeopardy?](=) Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins WR [Terrelle Pryor]( (ankle) will see a specialist Monday, Nov. 20, but he said he is 'concerned' about the rest of the season, following the results of an MRI. 'I don't want to do surgery,' Pryor said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Through nine games, Pryor only has 20 catches and one receiving touchdown for Washington. He hasn't been that involved in what the team does offensively, and they can give him all the time to get this injury right. Signed to a one-year contract earlier this year, Pryor is set to hit free agency in 2018. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald no lock to play in 2018]() Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald]('s one-year extension doesn't necessarily mean he will play in 2018, but it does mean that if he plays, it will be for the Cardinals, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He signed the extension and we expect him to play after the Cardinals 2017 season went off the rails. First, the injury to superstar RB David Johnson. Then, starting QB Carson Palmer goes down and the Cardinals hopes for a postseason run with him. The option is there for him to play with the one-year extension, and by all signs Fitzgerald still has plenty left in the tank. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DEN - WR Jordan Taylor to return punts](=) Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos WR [Jordan Taylor]( will return punts against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor is fast in a straight line, but he's not exactly an ankle-breaker in the open field. The Broncos just want someone to catch the ball since former punt returner Isaiah McKenzie fumbled five times in that role this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [DEN - WR Isaiah McKenzie will be inactive](=) Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos WR [Isaiah McKenzie]( will be inactive against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, according to Troy Renck of Denver7 Sports. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. The rookie has five fumbles on returns this year and his last fumble (against the Patriots in Week 10) was finally enough. He's a slot WR/return man with little value in dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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