Footballguys #223 - Free Best Of Week 13 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[Enter this week's contest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #223 -- Friday Night, December 1st, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Saturday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [FREE FEATURE - The Best Of Week 13](=) Our Matt Waldman scouts our in-season content and shares five must-knows and his takes on each. It's the best of Footballguys this week and this week it's FREE. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin ruled out](#1) 2. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers can begin practicing](#2) 3. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham questionable for Week 13](#3) 4. [ARI - Ricky Seals-Jones ready to roll](#4) 5. [ARI - RB Kerwynn Williams limited in practice](#5) 6. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen questionable for Week 13](#6) 7. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette ready to play](#7) 8. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee not on injury report](#8) 9. [NO - Week 13 injury report for Saints](#9) 10. [GB - Friday's injury report for Green Bay](#10) 11. [TEN - Friday's injury report for Tennessee](#11) 12. [TB - QB Jameis Winston practices in full](#12) 13. [TB - TE Cameron Brate listed as questionable](#13) 14. [BAL - RB Alex Collins questionable](#14) 15. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster practices in full](#15) 16. [LAC - Week 13 injury report for LA Chargers](#16) 17. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper to sit Week 13](#17) 18. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown misses practice](#18) 19. [BUF - TE Charles Clay listed as questionable](#19) 20. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson misses practice Friday?](#20) 21. [MIA - RB Damien Williams to miss Week 13](#21) 22. [TEN - WR Rishard Matthews to be game-time decision](#22) 23. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee expected back in Week 14](#23) 24. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey practices again Friday](#24) 25. [ATL - CB Desmond Trufant to sit Week 13](#25) 26. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte questionable](#26) 27. [TB - RB Doug Martin out Friday](#27) 28. [WAS - Morgan Moses to have MRI](#28) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin ruled out]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Buffalo Bills WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) has been ruled out for Week 13, but he could return next week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Zay Jones is the best wide receiver play on the Bills this week, but the upside of the entire passing game is limited with the Patriots defense playing well in recent games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers can begin practicing]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (collarbone) can begin practicing Friday, Dec. 1, but the Packers are off. He could dress for practice Saturday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers appears to be on track for a return in two weeks at Carolina. He should be owned in all leagues, which also goes for Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham questionable for Week 13]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham]( (ankle) is listed as questionable for the Week 13 game against the Philadelphia Eagles after practicing Friday, Dec. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham is almost certainly going to play Sunday night. If you do feel the need to have an injury hedge, look for Monday night tight ends Jesse James and Tyler Kroft on the wire. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - Ricky Seals-Jones ready to roll]() Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals TE [Ricky Seals-Jones]( (rest) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday, Dec. 1, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 13 game with the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Seals-Jones wasn't on our radar at the beginning of the season, but he has produced with Blaine Gabbert in two straight games, so he should be a consideration if he's on the wire and you don't have an established tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [ARI - RB Kerwynn Williams limited in practice]() Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals RB [Kerwynn Williams]( (ribs) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 1, but he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams would get the start if Adrian Peterson is out, but he has proven to be worthless with a similar opportunity earlier this year. DJ Foster would be the better play in PPR leagues with his recent production in a limited role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen questionable for Week 13]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) did not practice Friday, Dec. 1, and he is officially listed as questionable for the Week 13 game with the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even if Olsen is active, we need to see him open it up and get through a game with his foot intact, while posting numbers and displaying the form that has made him a TE1 in the past. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette ready to play](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and is not on the injury report for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Full participation is a great sign that Fournette's ankle certainly isn't getting worse and might even be improving. He has to be in your lineup against the Colts this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee not on injury report](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 1, but is not on the injury report for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee has been on the injury report a lot this year, so this is a refreshing change, just in time for a great matchup against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NO - Week 13 injury report for Saints](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints TE [Coby Fleener]( (concussion) and S Marcus A. Williams (groin) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and have been ruled out for Week 13. CB P.J. Williams (shoulder) did not practice and is listed as questionable. OT Terron Armstead (shoulder, thigh) and CB Marshon Lattimore (ankle) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT Ryan Ramczyk (elbow), CB Ken Crawley (abdomen), DE Trey Hendrickson (elbow) and OG Larry Warford (shoulder) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. RB [Trey Edmunds]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice and is not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lattimore returning to a limited practice at least leaves the door open for him to play this week. There's a chance that he could be less than his usual self or re-injure the ankle if he plays, so Lattimore being active won't be an automatic bench call for Devin Funchess, who would likely draw the assignment. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - Friday's injury report for Green Bay](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers CB Kevin King (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 1, and he has been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. LB Ahmad Brooks (back), DT Kenny Clark (ankle), RB [Aaron Jones]( (knee) and LB Clay Matthews (groin) were limited participants and are listed as questionable, as is OG Lucas Patrick (hand) who was a full participant. S Morgan Burnett (groin), DT Quinton Dial (chest), LB Nick Perry (foot) and CB Damarious Randall (knee) were all removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones will be a game-time decision and has not gotten in a full practice this week. The Packers have a conservative medical staff and will likely err on the side of keeping Jones on the bench. Jamaal Williams looks like a solid RB2 play this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [TEN - Friday's injury report for Tennessee](=) Source: TitansOnline.com Tennessee Titans WR [Rishard Matthews]( (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and he is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Houston Texans. RB [DeMarco Murray]( (illness), LB Brian Orakpo (shoulder), OL Brian Schwenke (illness) and S Da'Norris Searcy (ankle) practiced in full and were removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Matthews appears to have a better chance of playing than he did last week, but like last week, his status will be determined by how he does in pregame warmups. The matchup is good against the Texans if he can go, with some risk of re-injury or limited effectiveness. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TB - QB Jameis Winston practices in full]() Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (shoulder) was able to practice in full Friday, Dec. 1, and he is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston is still a risky play despite a good matchup at Green Bay. He wasn't playing well before his injury. If he plays well on your bench this week, good matchups against Detroit and Atlanta lie ahead. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TB - TE Cameron Brate listed as questionable]() Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [Cameron Brate]( (hip) was listed as limited for practice Friday, Dec. 1, and he is considered questionable for Week 13 against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brate was going to get a tick up in value with Jameis Winston's return, but if he isn't 100 percent he isn't worth the risk after his dropoff and OJ Howard's emergence while Winston was out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - RB Alex Collins questionable]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( (calf) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 1, but is listed as questionable for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back on Sunday morning, but all signs point towards Collins getting the start against a Detroit team that is struggling against the run. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster practices in full](=) Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster will be good to go on Monday night as a WR2 with upside given the attention Antonio Brown draws from opposing defenses. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [LAC - Week 13 injury report for LA Chargers]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (knee) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Cleveland Browns. CB Casey Hayward (calf, personal) did not practice for a third straight day Friday, Dec. 1, and is listed as questionable. DT Corey Liuget (toe) and PK Nick Novak (back) were limited in practice Friday and are also listed as questionable. C Spencer Pulley (knee) practiced in full for a second straight day Friday and no longer appears on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hayward was supposed to return to the team today. His brother died in a car accident earlier this week. While this makes football seem small, if Hayward is out this week, Josh Gordon and Corey Coleman stand a better chance of reeling in a deep ball against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper to sit Week 13]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Oakland Raiders WR [Amari Cooper]( (concussion, ankle) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the New York Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Michael Crabtree suspended, Cordarrelle Patterson and Seth Roberts will start. They are desperation plays, but with a decent chance of a hit against a Giants secondary that will be without Janoris Jenkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown misses practice]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Antonio Brown]( (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 1, according to sources. The injury is considered minor, and Brown should be able to play in Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown plays Monday night, so we'll have tomorrow's practice for reassurance, but his ceiling is probably worth the risk of taking a zero even if we don't know if he'll play when the games kick off Sunday morning. You could always pick up Brandon LaFell or Eli Rogers as a hedge if you are worried about his status. We're not. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BUF - TE Charles Clay listed as questionable]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills TE [Charles Clay]( (knee) was limited in practice for a third straight day Friday, Dec. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 13 versus the New England Patriots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clay is likely to play and has a decent ceiling for a streamer given the likelihood of the Bills having to pass more to keep up with Pats. Check back on Sunday morning to make sure he is active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson misses practice Friday?]( Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss Arizona Cardinals RB [Adrian Peterson]( (neck) was not spotted at the open portion of practice Friday, Dec. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson is going to be a game-time decision this week. If he can't go, DJ Foster could get extra snaps and earn consideration as a PPR flex play this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [MIA - RB Damien Williams to miss Week 13](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins RB [Damien Williams]( (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Denver Broncos. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kenyan Drake is in line for 15-20 touches or more against a Broncos defense that will be missing a few starters up front. He's worth a flex play, if not a RB2 look in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [TEN - WR Rishard Matthews to be game-time decision](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [Rishard Matthews]( (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and is expected to be a game-time decision after being listed as questionable on the Week 13 injury report against the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team should err on the side of caution since they are set to make the playoffs right now and are facing a weakened Texans team this week. Delanie Walker would be the big winner in fantasy if Matthews is out again, as Eric Decker and Corey Davis both came up small with Matthews out last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DAL - OLB Sean Lee expected back in Week 14]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys LB Sean Lee (hamstring) is expected to return to action in Week 14 versus the New York Giants, according to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys run defense will definitely benefit from Lee's return, and the team in general should get a lift. We might even consider them as a waiver wire defense against whoever the Giants put out there at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey practices again Friday]() Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey]( (shoulder) took part in practice for the second straight day Friday, Dec. 1. However, head coach Ron Rivera indicated the decision will likely be made on his playing status Saturday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back on Sunday before starting McCaffrey. He didn't express concern about his status this week and you should play him as long as he is active, but if the team holds him out, Jonathan Stewart might have some RB2/flex appeal. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [ATL - CB Desmond Trufant to sit Week 13](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Atlanta Falcons CB Desmond Trufant (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Minnesota Vikings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is good news for Case Keenum and the Vikings passing game. The Falcons defense was much easier for Ryan Fitzpatrick to crack last week after Trufant went out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYJ - RB Matt Forte questionable]() Source: Newsday - Calvin Watkins New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]( (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Forte will be a game-time decision. If he goes, all three of the Jets backs are true desperation plays, but if he can't, then Elijah McGuire and Bilal Powell have a little more appeal in a pinch. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [TB - RB Doug Martin out Friday](=) Source: Tampa Bay Times - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Doug Martin]( (concussion) is out of practice Friday, Dec. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacquizz Rodgers will likely get the start, but he'll give way to Charles Sims in passing situation and Peyton Barber at the goal line. He's only a desperation play. Martin is droppable. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [WAS - Morgan Moses to have MRI]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins OL Morgan Moses (ankle) is set to undergo an MRI on his right ankle Friday, Dec. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Moses is out for an extended period of time, it will be a blow to Washington offense that has been playing with a line held together by duct tape in recent weeks. At least they'll have ten days to recover before facing the Chargers. [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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