Footballguys #216 - 11/24 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out Week 12](#1) 2. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman to sit out Week 12](#2) 3. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen set to return](#3) 4. [MIN - QB Case Keenum named Week 13 starter](#4) 5. [LAC - WR Mike Williams expected to miss time](#5) 6. [CLE - RB Isaiah Crowell likely will play](#6) 7. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee should be in uniform](#7) 8. [ATL - WR Julio Jones limited in practice yet again](#8) 9. [HOU - Another full practice for WR Bruce Ellington](#9) 10. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins limited in practice again](#10) 11. [LAR - WR Robert Woods will not play](#11) 12. [TB - TE Cameron Brate takes part in practice](#12) 13. [GB - RB Aaron Jones ruled out for Week 12](#13) 14. [GB - RB Ty Montgomery doubtful to suit up](#14) 15. [CAR - QB Cam Newton off injury report](#15) 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski ready to play](#16) 17. [NE - QB Tom Brady not on injury report](#17) 18. [NE - WR Danny Amendola listed as questionable](#18) 19. [NYJ - Questionable tag for RB Matt Forte](#19) 20. [HOU - WR Will Fuller not expected to play on MNF](#20) 21. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews listed as questionable](#21) 22. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler to sit Week 12](#22) 23. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders listed as questionable](#23) 24. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns to miss another game](#24) 25. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette cleared for Week 12](#25) 26. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead ready for regular workload](#26) 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay questionable for Week 12](#27) 28. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin's Week 12 status up in air](#28) 29. [NE - WR Chris Hogan to be a no-go in Week 12](#29) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out Week 12]() Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Gerry Dulac Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (hamstring) will not play in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers due to a hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The injury was 'small' according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, but the team didn't see enough improvement during the week to put Smith-Schuster out there on Sunday night against the Packers. Without Smith-Schuster, the Steelers will turn to Martavis Bryant more as the no2 WR opposite Antonio Brown. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman to sit out Week 12]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 12 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There was some optimism about Freeman's status, even coming from Freeman himself, but the team is shutting him down for the week. Without Freeman, they'll turn to Tevin Coleman as the starter with Terron Ward backing him up. Coleman is a low-end RB1 option for fantasy owners in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen set to return](=) Source: The Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Nov. 24. WR [Curtis Samuel]( (ankle) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen has been targeting a return in Week 12 against the Jets, and it looks like that's going to be the case. Some teams ease players in after a long absence, but we feel there's enough of a role there for Olsen to perform like a TE1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - QB Case Keenum named Week 13 starter]( Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings QB [Case Keenum]( will remain the starting quarterback in Week 13 versus the Atlanta Falcons, according to head coach Mike Zimmer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no need for the team to go away from Keenum. He's playing at a high level and the team is winning. In fact, the Vikings have the look of a team that can make a deep postseason run after the regular season. Teddy Bridgewater remains the backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAC - WR Mike Williams expected to miss time]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (knee) will have an MRI on his knee Friday, Nov. 24, but he's expected to miss time. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A back injury has limited Williams, a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL draft, to just six games this year and now this knee injury should once again shorten his rookie season. The Chargers have real concern, but they believe his ACL isn't compromised. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CLE - RB Isaiah Crowell likely will play](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowell was able to get a full practice in on Friday after being limited during the week. He should post RB3 numbers against the Bengals on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee should be in uniform](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, but is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen Hurns (ankle) is not going to play in this game, so Lee is the top target for the Jaguars passing game. Going up against the Cardinals on Sunday, Lee should put up WR3 or flex numbers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ATL - WR Julio Jones limited in practice yet again]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (ankle, knee) was limited in practice for the third consecutive day Friday, Nov. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against the Buccaneers on Sunday, Jones should be able to play and put up strong numbers. He's limited by multiple injuries, but Jones is still a WR1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. HOU - Another full practice for WR Bruce Ellington Source: NFLMedia.com Houston Texans WR [Bruce Ellington]( (ribs) practiced in full for the second straight day Friday, Nov. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Will Fuller (ribs), we'll see more of Ellington on Monday night. Against the Ravens, we've got Ellington as a WR6 or 'what the heck' flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins limited in practice again Source: NFLMedia.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (foot) was limited in practice for the second straight day Friday, Nov. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans play on Monday night against the Ravens. By that time, Hopkins should be in a better spot physically. We're expecting Hopkins to play and he should be considered a WR1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [LAR - WR Robert Woods will not play](=) Source: TheRams.com Los Angeles Rams WR [Robert Woods]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 24, and has been ruled out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bad news for a Rams offense that leans on Woods early and often. Without him (and he may miss a couple of weeks), the Rams should turn to Sammy Watkins even more. Along with more targets for Watkins, we should see Cooper Kupp get some more passes thrown his way. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TB - TE Cameron Brate takes part in practice]() Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [Cameron Brate]( (ankle) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brate seems to have a better connection with QB Jameis Winston than he does with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. With Fitzpatrick starting against for an injured Winston, fantasy owners should look at Bate as a TE2 in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. GB - RB Aaron Jones ruled out for Week 12 Source: NFLMedia.com Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones]( (knee) missed practice for the third straight day Friday, Nov. 24, and he has been ruled out for the team's Week 12 game Sunday, Nov. 26, versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Jones and with Ty Montgomery (ribs) banged up, the Packers will feed rookie RB Jamaal Williams as much as possible. Williams has RB2 potential on Sunday night against the Steelers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. GB - RB Ty Montgomery doubtful to suit up Source: NFLMedia.com Green Bay Packers RB [Ty Montgomery]( (ribs) missed practice for the third straight day Friday, Nov. 24, and he is being considered doubtful to play in the team's Week 12 game Sunday, Nov. 26, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Montgomery is unlikely to play, and we won't see Aaron Jones (knee) either. That means Jamaal Williams will once again be the feature back for the Packers in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CAR - QB Cam Newton off injury report]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (thumb) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton is off the injury report, so he's feeling good...and he should feel good about the return of TE Greg Olsen in Week 12. We consider Newton a QB1 for fantasy owners in this matchup against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski ready to play]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (illness) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, but is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Gronk, his fantasy owners and the Patriots here. Start him as you normally would (set it and forget it) in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NE - QB Tom Brady not on injury report]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (Achilles') was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, but is not on the injury report for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Achilles' injury is certainly one to monitor as the season goes on. Brady is practicing in a limited fashion, but he's going to be out there for the Patriots...and he should obviously be in your lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NE - WR Danny Amendola listed as questionable]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Danny Amendola]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Chris Hogan (shoulder), we could see a few more snaps and targets for Amendola. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYJ - Questionable tag for RB Matt Forte](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Forte can play, it will obviously take time/touches away from Bilal Powell. We're not expecting a ton of success from the Jets ground game, no matter who plays at running back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [HOU - WR Will Fuller not expected to play on MNF]( Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (ribs) did not practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is unlikely to play on Monday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Fuller should miss another game with this painful injury. That means more of Bruce Ellington opposite DeAndre Hopkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BUF - WR Jordan Matthews listed as questionable]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Jordan Matthews]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Matthews should be out there on Sunday against the Chiefs. The Bills might be playing without WR Kelvin Benjamin, so having Matthews out there will help. However, we are not that excited about the Bills passing game in Week 12. Matthews is a desperation 'what the heck' flex if he plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler to sit Week 12]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Jay Cutler]( (concussion) is not expected to play Week 12 against the New England Patriots. [Matt Moore]( will draw the start in his absence. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There has been a lack of clarity about Cutler's status. Earlier reports said that it looked like he'll clear the concussion protocol and start against the Patriots. This report says Moore will play. Either way, it's a QB situation most fantasy owners won't be looking to. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders listed as questionable]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 12 against the Oakland Raiders. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It will be interesting to see Sanders in the new passing game with QB Paxton Lynch. Fantasy owners are wise to see Sanders as a WR3 or flex option against the Raiders in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns to miss another game](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Hurns]( (ankle) will miss his second consecutive game in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Hurns out we'll continue to see more of Marqise Lee. Opposite Lee, Dede Westbrook and Keelan Cole will split time/targets on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette cleared for Week 12](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) is absent from the team's Week 12 injury report despite practicing in limited fashion all week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette's ankle has been a problem most of the year and it should continue to be something that keeps him limited in practice during the week. He's going to get featured against the Cardinals, and Fournette is an RB1 as per usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead ready for regular workload]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead]( will not be on a snap count in Week 12 against the Houston Texans, according to offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg. Woodhead was limited to 13 snaps in Week 11 in his return from the Reserve/Injured list with a hamstring injury in part due to the big lead Baltimore enjoyed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens eased Woodhead into action last week against the Packers as he only played 13 snaps. We could see him getting as much as twice the snap count this week against the Texans. Woodhead has flex appeal for fantasy owners in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BUF - TE Charles Clay questionable for Week 12]() Source: The Buffalo News - Vic Carucci Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (knee) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Week 12 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clay's knee has been bothering him for most of this season. The Bills may be without WR Kelvin Benjamin, and that could increase the target load for Clay. We have him as a TE2 for fantasy owners in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin's Week 12 status up in air]() Source: The Buffalo News - Vic Carucci Buffalo Bills WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) is listed as questionable on the injury report for Week 12 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin is day-to-day with this injury. Signs have not been positive about his playing status, so we think he's on the doubtful side of questionable in Week 12. Without Benjamin, the Bills would turn to guys like WR Jordan Matthews and Zay Jones to do more. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [NE - WR Chris Hogan to be a no-go in Week 12](=) Source: Boston Herald - Jeff Howe During the Patriots WR [Chris Hogan]( (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Nov. 24, and is not expected to play in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners can look to more of WR Brandin Cooks and RB Rex Burkhead with Hogan out again. We should also see a bump in snaps for guys like WR Danny Amendola and Phillip Dorsett too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today. 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: =