Footballguys #213 - 11/21 - News & Notes From Around The League

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There's a place on the left-hand side to send us your feedback and let us know if you're having any trouble. Let us know now what you think so we can make this product even better for you in 2018. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [HOU - Houston claims RB Andre Ellington](#1) 2. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch will start this week](#2) 3. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard not spotted at practice](#3) 4. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has hamstring issue](#4) 5. [MIN - QB Case Keenum to draw another start](#5) 6. [LAC - Limited practice for WR Mike Williams](#6) 7. [HOU - Josh Johnon released](#7) 8. [NYG - RB Orleans Darkwa remains limited](#8) 9. [WAS - No practice for TE Jordan Reed](#9) 10. [OAK - Ken Norton Jr. done in Oakland](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Byron Marshall will assume passing role](#11) 12. [SEA - QB Russell Wilson doing it all for Seahawks](#12) 13. [ARI - Carlton Agudosi promoted](#13) 14. [SEA - RB Mike Davis likely to sit Week 12](#14) 15. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson lands on IR](#15) 16. [WAS - WR Terrelle Pryor headed to IR](#16) 17. [ARI - WR Chad Williams to see more playing time](#17) 18. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell to be evaluated this week](#18) 19. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns won't practice Tuesday](#19) 20. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee out for Week 12](#20) 21. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throwing deep ball better](#21) 22. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan playing better](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [HOU - Houston claims RB Andre Ellington]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport The Houston Texans claimed RB [Andre Ellington]( off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans are looking for help at the position, especially with rookie D'Onta Foreman going down with an Achilles' injury in Week 11. Ellington is a good receiver out of the backfield and could eventually earn a spot as the change-of-pace back behind starter Lamar Miller. His main competition for that position would be Alfred Blue. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DEN - QB Paxton Lynch will start this week]() Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano Denver Broncos QB [Paxton Lynch]( will be announced as the new starting quarterback for Week 12 Wednesday, Nov. 22, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This move was expected. A first-round pick in 2016, Lynch has barely seen the field for the Broncos. With two starts under his belt (and most of a game against the Buccaneers last year), there's not much film on Lynch. With Bill Musgrave taking over at OC for the Broncos, expect a simplified offense with plenty of run/pass options for Lynch since he can be a threat as a runner. Lynch gets to take on a Raiders defense that is among the worst in the league in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard not spotted at practice](=) Source: NJ.com - Dan Duggan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (migraines) was not seen during the portion of practice available to the media Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a short week as the Giants travel to play Washington on Thanksgiving. It's a late start (8:30pm ET), so fantasy owners are going to have to monitor his practice status on Wednesday closely. Don't just set your lineup with Shepard in as a WR2 or flex play and fall asleep after eating a bunch of turkey. We should know more about Shepard's status over the next 24 hours. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has hamstring issue]() Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Joe Rutter Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (hamstring) has a 'small' hamstring injury and will be monitored throughout the week, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers are at home this week to play against the Packers on Sunday Night Football. It's a great matchup for Smith-Schuster provided the rookie is out there. With Tomlin describing the injury as 'small' we would anticipate seeing Smith-Schuster in Week 12. They should limit him in practice during the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIN - QB Case Keenum to draw another start]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings QB [Case Keenum]( was confirmed as the starting quarterback for the team's Week 12 Thanksgiving Day game against the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keenum played well in a big game against the Rams on Sunday, and he deserves to remain as the starting quarterback. Teddy Bridgewater will continue to serve as Keenum's backup. Fantasy owners should consider Keenum a streaming option in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [LAC - Limited practice for WR Mike Williams]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (knee) was limited in practice Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chargers play on the road against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. Williams is coming off a career-best five-catch, 38 yard game in Week 11. Most reports indicate he should be able to play on Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [HOU - Josh Johnon released](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans QB [Josh Johnson]( was released Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to Johnson's agent. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This move happens because the team signed RB Andre Ellington. Johnson was the team's third-string QB behind Tom Savage and T.J. Yates. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYG - RB Orleans Darkwa remains limited](=) Source: Giants.com New York Giants RB [Orleans Darkwa]( (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this injury situation if you've got Darkwa. He's been limited this week so far, and Darkwa plays in the final game on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [WAS - No practice for TE Jordan Reed]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (hamstring) was held out of practice Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reed has only played in six games so far this year, and he hasn't been on the playing field since Week 8 against the Cowboys. It's a short week for Washington as they host the Giants on Thursday night. Signs are pointing to Reed missing another game. That means Vernon Davis has TE1 upside in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [OAK - Ken Norton Jr. done in Oakland]() Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. was fired Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Raiders have talent defensively, but they don't have a good defense. They don't get turnovers or sacks that often. In fact, their zero interceptions entering Week 12 has never been done before in the NFL. Assistant coach John Pagano is expected to take over play calls on defense. Next up for the Raiders? Division rival the Denver Broncos with second-year QB Paxton Lynch starting. We'll see if they can put up a better performance at home after firing Norton. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Byron Marshall will assume passing role]( Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Byron Marshall]( is expected to take over RB [Chris Thompson]('s third-down role in Washington's offense. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a gut punch for fantasy owners to lose Thompson, but Marshall should be on plenty of waiver wires out there. Marshall was signed off the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad just last week, but he does have experience as a receiver...most from his college days at Oregon. During the Ducks title run in 2014, Marshall had eight receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown in the championship game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. SEA - QB Russell Wilson doing it all for Seahawks Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports Seattle Seahawks QB [Russell Wilson]( is not only second in the NFL in passing yards (2,801), but he easily leads Seattle in rushing yards (376) and is second among quarterbacks in rushing yards. He is averaging 317.7 total yards per game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson is doing it all for the Seahawks because he has to. They haven't found a running back to help, so Wilson is left to his own devices....good thing his skill set includes the ability to gash defenses as a runner or a passer. With a 6-4 record, Seattle is looking up at the Los Angeles Rams (7-3) in the NFC West. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [ARI - Carlton Agudosi promoted]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Arizona Cardinals WR Carlton Agudosi was added to the 53-man roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Agudosi is an intriguing deep dynasty prospect we've been keeping our eyes on. He didn't post many numbers in college at Rutgers, but Agudosi is huge (6'6" 220 pounds) and has over a 40" vertical leap. A former high school basketball star, Agudosi can obviously be used in the red zone where he can box out and out-leap smaller defenders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [SEA - RB Mike Davis likely to sit Week 12](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Mike Davis]( (groin) is 'unlikely' to play in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers after suffering a groin injury during the team's Week 11 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis is likely to sit and we should see Thomas Rawls back in action this week. With the 49ers defense struggling with pass-catching backs, consider J.D. McKissic at least a 'what the heck' flex in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson lands on IR](=) Source: The Washington Post - Kimberley A. Martin Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (leg) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With six touchdowns and over 800 yards (rushing/receiving combined), Thompson was a breakout player for fantasy owners in 2017. We'll continue to see Samaje Perine as the team's lead back and Byron Marshall will take Thompson's spot as the change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - WR Terrelle Pryor headed to IR](=) Source: The Washington Post - Kimberley A. Martin Washington Redskins WR [Terrelle Pryor]( (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As expected with Pryor undergoing ankle surgery on Monday. He signed a one-year deal with Washington this year, and now he'll head into free agency in 2018. Pryor is likely to be looking at another 'prove it' deal on the open market next offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [ARI - WR Chad Williams to see more playing time]( Source: 98.7 Arizona - Mike Jurecki Arizona Cardinals WR [Chad Williams]( is 'going to get his shot' and has 'been practicing really, really well' lately, according to head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is one of our favorite dynasty prospects to watch. A third-round pick out of Grambling State in 2017, Williams plays larger than his size (6'1" 205 pounds) would indicate. Williams is not a savvy route runner but can make plays with strong hands and the ability to make crazy catches seem routine. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell to be evaluated this week](=) Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Malcolm Mitchell]( (knee) is 'getting better, for sure' according to someone close to him and scheduled to be evaluated this week in hopes he can be the team's second designated player to return from the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mitchell has talent, but he also has a history of knee injuries. The Patriots are in need of help at the WR position with Chris Hogan (shoulder) banged up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns won't practice Tuesday]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike DiRocco Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Hurns]( (ankle) won't practice Tuesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars travel to play against the Cardinals on Sunday. We'll see if Hurns can practice later in the week. He missed last week's game, and it's not a good sign that Hurns isn't back at least in a limited fashion early this week. If Hurns can't play in Week 12, we'll continue to see Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook in his spot opposite Marqise Lee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee out for Week 12]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (hamstring) won't play Thursday, Nov. 23, in Week 12, according to owner Jerry Jones. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee's hamstring injury is likely to keep him out a couple of more weeks in addition to missing the team's game on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throwing deep ball better]() Source: MLive.com - Kyle Meinke Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( is the NFL's highest-rated deep passer at 128.6, according to Pro Football Focus. Stafford was 7-for-22 on throws of more than 20 yards during the first six games. Over the last four games, he's 11-for-21 with a touchdown in three of the four contests. WR [Marvin Jones]( has caught nine of 18 such passes thrown his way, and Stafford has a 133.5 passer rating when throwing deep to Jones. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As Stafford stretches the field better, it opens things up underneath for guys like WR Golden Tate or RB Theo Riddick. The Lions are winners of three in a row, and they have a huge game against the Vikings on Thanksgiving. They'll need Stafford at his best. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan playing better]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( has thrown nine touchdowns and two interceptions with a 104.9 passer rating over the last five games. He threw six touchdowns and six interceptions with an 87.3 passer rating in the first five games. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Falcons have dealt with some RB injuries this year, and this was a team getting used to new OC Steve Sarkisian to begin 2017. As Ryan becomes more comfortable in the system, he should continue to thrive as he has in recent weeks. [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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