Footballguys #235 - 12/13 - News & Notes From Around The League

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Limit twenty (20) entries per person. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #235 -- Wednesday Night, December 13th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Thursday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Rotogrinders Footballguys Daily Fantasy Hour]() Join our Buddy Dan Back of Rotogrinders and Footballguys Staffers Austin Lee and John Lee as they break down what you need for Week 15. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara able to go in full](#1) 2. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers on track to play Week 15](#2) 3. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson's status unclear](#3) 4. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper unable to practice](#4) 5. [LAR - WR Robert Woods says he's playing Sunday](#5) 6. [ARI - Carlton Agudosi added to practice squad](#6) 7. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham listed as limited](#7) 8. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota takes part in practice](#8) 9. [HOU - WR Braxton Miller doesn't practice](#9) 10. [HOU - No practice for QB Tom Savage](#10) 11. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller listed as limited](#11) 12. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee limited in practice](#12) 13. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns on the sidelines](#13) 14. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette rests his quad](#14) 15. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart gets veteran's rest](#15) 16. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen practices in full](#16) 17. [NE - WR Brandin Cooks takes part in practice](#17) 18. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders off injury report](#18) 19. [ARI - RB Kerwynn Williams has full practice](#19) 20. [CIN - RB Giovani Bernard limited](#20) 21. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz full go Wednesday](#21) 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy limited Wednesday](#22) 23. [MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph in jeopardy to miss Week 15?](#23) 24. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz undergoes knee surgery](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara able to go in full](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara]( (concussion) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara's concussion last week hurt a ton of fantasy owners. If you made it through with little production from the rookie phenom, then you'll go back to him again this week. Kamara is a RB1 against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers on track to play Week 15](=) Source: Packers.com - Wes Hodkiewicz Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (shoulder) is 'preparing to play' in Week 15 against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're trusting him as a QB1 upon his return, but rust may make him more of a low-end QB1 for fantasy owners. That means he's not an automatic start, depending on who your other options are at the quarterback position. Rodgers return also means good things for WR Jordy Nelson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ARI - RB Adrian Peterson's status unclear](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Arizona Cardinals RB [Adrian Peterson]( (neck) may not play again this season as head coach Bruce Arians said he has 'no idea' if Peterson will recover from his neck injury in time. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see Kerwynn Williams as the starter for the Cardinals again this week. On the road against Washington in Week 15, Williams is a RB3 or deep flex play if he's starting for Arizona. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [OAK - WR Amari Cooper unable to practice](=) Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Amari Cooper]( (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners just can't trust Cooper, especially in the fantasy playoffs. Even if he does play against the Cowboys we couldn't plug him in as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAR - WR Robert Woods says he's playing Sunday](=) Source: The Orange County Register - Rich Hammond Los Angeles Rams WR [Robert Woods]( (shoulder) said that he's playing in the team's Week 15 game Sunday, Dec. 17, versus the Seattle Seahawks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Woods is back this week and it's a good sign for QB Jared Goff. We like Woods as a WR3 or flex option just in case he has to shake off some rust in front of the 12th man in Seattle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. ARI - Carlton Agudosi added to practice squad Source: NFL The Arizona Cardinals signed WR Carlton Agudosi to their practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Agudosi is a big prospect (6'6" tall) with a large wingspan and the ability to box out smaller defenders. He's bounced on and off the Cardinals roster since coming out of Rutgers as an undrafted free agent. We're monitoring his pro career, but only in super deep dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham listed as limited](=) Source: 710 ESPN Seattle - Jessamyn McIntyre Seattle Seahawks TE [Jimmy Graham]( (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham did nothing last week for fantasy owners, but his skill set and his role on the offense have us plugging him back in as a TE1 in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota takes part in practice](=) Source: 49ers.com Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota just hasn't looked like himself as he deals with this nagging injury. Even against the 49ers in Week 15, Mariota should only be considered a low-end QB2 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [HOU - WR Braxton Miller doesn't practice]() Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Braxton Miller]( (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 13, as he remains in the concussion protocol. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller will have to practice if he wants to get cleared in the concussion protocol. Fantasy owners aren't trusting anyone other than DeAndre Hopkins from the Texans WR corps...especially with T.J. Yates at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [HOU - No practice for QB Tom Savage]() Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans QB [Tom Savage]( (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Savage is in the concussion protocol, and the Texans should turn things over to T.J. Yates this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller listed as limited]() Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Lamar Miller]( (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners know the Jaguars are a tough draw for the Texans in Week 15. Miller should be considered a RB2 or flex play in the semifinals of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - WR Marqise Lee limited in practice](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Marqise Lee]( (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Lee plays, we see him as a WR3 or flex play for fantasy owners. Over the last four games, the Texans pass defense ranks 11th in the NFL as they only allow an average of 214.8 passing yards per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [JAX - WR Allen Hurns on the sidelines](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Hurns]( (ankle) was on the sidelines for practice on Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hurns sprained his ankle and has not practiced since then. He's watching practice now, which sounds like something...but the reality is that Hurns continues to be week-to-week as he recovers. The Jaguars have turned to Keelan Cole and Dede Westbrook as options opposite Marqise Lee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette rests his quad](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 13, due to a quadriceps injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is getting a day of rest. He should practice fully later in the week. Fournette is the centerpiece of what the Jaguars want to do offensively and a RB1 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart gets veteran's rest]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 13, as he was resting. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stewart's 3-TD performance was outstanding but it will obviously be difficult to duplicate. He could return to RB4/deep flex levels in Week 15 against the Packers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen practices in full]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) was able to practice in full on Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen is difficult for fantasy owners to trust at this point. He returned in Week 12, missed Week 13 and didn't make any catches in Week 14. If you've made it this far and are playing in the semifinals of the fantasy playoffs, there are better options than Olsen out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NE - WR Brandin Cooks takes part in practice](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Brandin Cooks]( (hand) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers defense has plenty of breakdowns and the Patriots should be able to expose them. Cooks deep speed and big-play ability make him a high-end WR2 with upside for fantasy owners in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [DEN - WR Emmanuel Sanders off injury report](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ankle) was able to practice fully on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and he has been removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, Dec. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We can't recommend Sanders as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex on Thursday night against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [ARI - RB Kerwynn Williams has full practice](=) Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RB [Kerwynn Williams]( (ribs) put in a full practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Adrian Peterson's (neck) status up in the air, Williams is in line to be the starter for the Cardinals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CIN - RB Giovani Bernard limited](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Giovani Bernard]( (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bernard will need all the rest he can get this week. The Bengals are on the road for a tough match against the Vikings in Week 15. Bernard is a low-end RB2 or flex play, mainly because he should get a heavy workload with rookie Joe Mixon still in the concussion protocol. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz full go Wednesday](=) Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz]( (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, Dec. 13, in his return from the concussion protocol. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ertz is good to go for Sunday's game against the Giants. He's a TE1 upon his return, and new starting quarterback Nick Foles should do whatever it takes to get Ertz the ball as much as possible. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy limited Wednesday]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 13, due to a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy is the only Bills skill position player we can trust in our fantasy lineups. Tyrod Taylor should be back at quarterback, but it doesn't really matter as McCoy can get it done in a big way regardless of who lines up under center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [MIN - TE Kyle Rudolph in jeopardy to miss Week 15?]() Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - John Shipley Minnesota Vikings TE [Kyle Rudolph]( (ankle) was spotted in a walking boot Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If he plays, Rudolph would be a low-end TE1 against the Bengals on Sunday. Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters he'll know more about Rudolph's availability for Week 15 against the Cincinnati Bengals later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz undergoes knee surgery]() Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL on Wednesday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz will need approximately 9-12 months to fully recover from this surgery. That means he may not be ready to play at the start of the 2018 regular season. We've seen others come back from knee injuries with startling speed, but the Eagles will be incredibly cautious with their franchise quarterback as he recovers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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