Footballguys #218 - 11/26 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[TEN - WR Corey Davis hauls in four receptions](#6) 7. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray bottled up in win](#7) 8. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry totals 89 scrimmage yards](#8) 9. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton mostly invisible](#9) 10. [IND - TE Jack Doyle finishes with 94 yards](#10) 11. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett knocked around again](#11) 12. [KC - TE Travis Kelce held in check](#12) 13. [KC - RB Kareem Hunt struggles in Week 12](#13) 14. [KC - QB Alex Smith throws TD, INT](#14) 15. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor throws for 183 yards](#15) 16. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has monster game](#16) 17. [ATL - Two touchdowns for RB Tevin Coleman](#17) 18. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan surpasses 300-yard mark](#18) 19. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman leads way in Cleveland](#19) 20. [CLE - QB DeShone Kizer throws for 268 yards](#20) 21. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon breaks out vs. Cleveland](#21) 22. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton tosses two TDs in win](#22) 23. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree ejected](#23) 24. [TB - WR Mike Evans finishes with 78 yards](#24) 25. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick throws for 283 yards](#25) 26. [MIA - Shoulder injury for RB Damien Williams](#26) 27. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen will not return](#27) 28. [TB - RB Doug Martin suffers concussion](#28) 29. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon could play in Week 13](#29) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NE - Gronkowski scores pair of touchdowns](=) Source: The Associated Press New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( finished with five receptions for 82 yards and two touchdowns on a team-high eight targets in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski had his second two touchdown game to remind us of his league-high weekly ceiling among tight ends after a short dry stretch leading into this one. He juggled and then used some fancy footwork to score his second touchdown. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead finds end zone twice](=) Source: The Associated Press New England Patriots RB [Rex Burkhead]( carried 13 times for 50 yards and a touchdown in the Week 12 game against the Miami Dolphins and he posted two grabs for three yards and a score. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Burkhead had two short scores to finish drives and appears to be a primary choice for that role going forward and to get carries to close out wins. He's a RB2/Flex with upside heading into a game with Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - RB Dion Lewis runs for 112 yards](=) Source: The Associated Press New England Patriots RB [Dion Lewis]( rushed 15 times for 112 yards in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lewis was ripping off nice gains on most of his touches and appears to be playing at a different speed than the defense. He'll remain an RB2 at Buffalo next week even though the Bills ailing run defense bounced back this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIA - WR Kenny Stills get on board late](=) Source: The Associated Press Miami Dolphins WR [Kenny Stills]( finished with three receptions for 47 yards and six targets in Week 12 against the New England Patriots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stills had his worst game so far with Matt Moore at quarterback. His value is waning with Denver up next and Jay Cutler likely coming back soon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NO - Terron Armstead injures hamstring](=) Source: WDSU 6 - John Hendrix New Orleans Saints OT Terron Armstead (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Saints had been playing without Armstead for a long time this year, but they also had right tackle Zach Strief, who is now lost for the year. The Saints offense needs Armstead next week against the tough Panthers front seven. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TEN - WR Corey Davis hauls in four receptions](=) Source: The Associated Press Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis]( posted four receptions for 39 yards on four targets in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis and the Titans offense were both disappointing against the Colts in a good matchup. Even with the extra emphasis due to the scratch of Rishard Matthews, Davis failed to matter in fantasy leagues today. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray bottled up in win](=) Source: The Associated Press Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray]( rushed 12 times for nine yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts while adding three catches for 33 yards on four targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray was adequate for fantasy, but he adds very little to his touches. His value comes from his dominance in goal line touches, but he's still only a low ceiling flex or emergency RB2 against Houston next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry totals 89 scrimmage yards](=) Source: The Associated Press Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( rushed 13 times for 79 yards in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts and he added 10 yards on his only reception on two targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry is ahead of Demarco Murray in ability, but not in fantasy volume, touchdowns, or the minds of the Titans coaches. He's just a what the heck flex unless Murray misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton mostly invisible](=) Source: The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( ended up with just two catches for 15 yards on five targets in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton had the dreaded dud that has been more frequent this year. With a week's rest and an opponent that is soft against the pass at home, he had a good convergence of factors this week, but came up small in the loss. He'll be on everyone's bench against Jacksonville next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - TE Jack Doyle finishes with 94 yards](=) Source: The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts TE [Jack Doyle]( ended up with 94 yards on seven receptions in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. He was targeted eight times. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Doyle had been a non-factor in the box score in the game against the Steelers before the bye, but he was a mainstay this week. He'll almost certainly lead the team in receptions again next week at Jacksonville. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett knocked around again](=) Source: The Associated Press Indianapolis Colts QB [Jacoby Brissett]( completed 17 of his 29 pass attempts for 196 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans and he added 16 rushing yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans were one of the best matchups left for Brissett. He is just desperation play value against Jaguars next week, even in 2QB/Superflex leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [KC - TE Travis Kelce held in check]() Source: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs TE [Travis Kelce]( caught three passes for 39 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kelce had his quietest game since a one catch, one yard performance in Week 3 against the Chargers. He's still a must start against the Jets next week, but the fortunes of the Chiefs offense are falling. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [KC - RB Kareem Hunt struggles in Week 12]() Source: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs RB [Kareem Hunt]( rushed for 17 yards on 11 carries against the Buffalo Bills. He also caught one pass for nine yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hunt's value has bottomed out with the Chiefs. He is still an everyweek start because of consistent volume, and the offense can't get worse. He's one bad start away from fantasy probation with the Jets coming up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [KC - QB Alex Smith throws TD, INT]() Source: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs QB [Alex Smith]( went 23-for-36 for 199 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. He also rushed for 35 yards on five carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith was a disappointment, either failing to execute or going for too much on makeable third downs. The Seahawks probably won't make a quarterback change this week, but it will be discussed when a team has lost five of six and saw how far Smith could get them last year. Smith has a good matchup against the Jets next week, but is impossible to trust in typical leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor throws for 183 yards]() Source: NFL.com Buffalo Bills QB [Tyrod Taylor]( went 19-for-29 for 183 yards and one touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. He also rushed for 27 yards on nine carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor took care of the ball and was smart and patient as a passer. He has a limited fantasy ceiling, but is still worth looks as a QB2/Superflex against the resurgent Patriots defense next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has monster game]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( caught 12 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is the game folks who took Jones in the first round have been waiting for all year, but it might have come too late. He'll get Xavier Rhodes and the Vikings defense next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [ATL - Two touchdowns for RB Tevin Coleman]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons RB [Tevin Coleman]( rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coleman was getting good gains against the Bucs on most of his touches and was the preferred option on goal to go plays. Devonta Freeman could return next week and turn Coleman back into a limited ceiling RB2/Flex but if he doesn't, Coleman will be a low RB1 against the Vikings on volume alone. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan surpasses 300-yard mark]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( went 26-for-35 for 317 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryan had one of his best games of the season against a Bucs defense that will be a fantasy target for the rest of the season, although Brett Hundley is the mediocre quarterback who gets to take advantage of the matchup next week. Ryan has a home game against a tough Vikings defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman leads way in Cleveland](=) Source: The Associated Press Cleveland Browns WR [Corey Coleman]( finished with three receptions for 64 yards on eight targets in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coleman had the receiving end of DeShone Kizer's longest pass play this year, although his value might take a hit with the return of Josh Gordon next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CLE - QB DeShone Kizer throws for 268 yards](=) Source: The Associated Press Cleveland Browns QB [DeShone Kizer]( completed 18 of his 31 pass attempts for 268 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kizer was safe with the ball and he used his full complement of wide receivers and tight ends. He scored the team's only touchdown and showed a good floor and ceiling in a middling matchup. The Chargers defense has been tough as of late, but Kizer is a second quarterback and superflex option next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon breaks out vs. Cleveland](=) Source: The Associated Press Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( posted 23 rushes for a career-high 114 yards and a touchdown in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns. He also added three receptions for 51 yards on his three targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon finally came through with the huge game that fantasy owners hoped for when he was going as high as the 3rd/4th round this summer. He'll still only be a flex play against the Steelers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton tosses two TDs in win](=) Source: The Associated Press Cincinnati Bengals QB [Andy Dalton]( completed 18 of his 28 pass attempts for 214 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dalton had his best fantasy game of the season in the first matchup against the Browns. He was mistake free in this one, although it was a modest output for the best remaining matchup on the Bengals schedule. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [OAK - WR Michael Crabtree ejected]() Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders WR [Michael Crabtree]( was ejected from the team's Week 12 game after an altercation with Denver Broncos CB Aqib Talib. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crabtree's necklace was stolen by Aqib Talib for the second straight season. He'll be a bust for this week, but Crabtree has a great matchup against the Giants next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [TB - WR Mike Evans finishes with 78 yards]() Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( caught six passes for 78 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans has been a steady producer but hasn't had any huge outbursts this year. He'll have a good matchup next week at Green Bay. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick throws for 283 yards]() Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( went 27-for-44 for 283 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzpatrick made the offense functional after Desmond Trufant went out but didn't get a good piece of the production for fantasy because Peyton Barber finished the two touchdown drives. Jameis Winston could return next week, but if not, Fitzpatrick will have 2nd QB/Superflex value at Green Bay next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [MIA - Shoulder injury for RB Damien Williams]() Source: NFL.com Miami Dolphins RB [Damien Williams]( (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 12 and will not return to the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kenyan Drake took over as the lead back and was able to score as a receiver in garbage time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen will not return]() Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) left the team's Week 12 game because of a foot injury and will not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] So much for Olsen affecting fantasy leagues this year. The Panthers have been winning without Olsen and won't rush him back from what looks like a setback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [TB - RB Doug Martin suffers concussion](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Doug Martin]( (concussion) left the team's Week 12 game early because of a concussion and will not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber will split the work with Martin out. He had been coming up empty in good game scripts in recent weeks, so hopefully he was on your bench. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon could play in Week 13]() Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( is expected to be activated by the team from the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List this week, according to a source informed of the team's thinking. This means he would return to the field for Week 13's game versus the Los Angeles Chargers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon is worth picking up in deep redraft leagues, but Corey Coleman played well in his return last week and there's not that much to go around in the Browns pass offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. Have a great Monday and 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: =