Footballguys #152 - 9/20 - News for Aaron Rodgers, Carson Wentz and MORE

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[GB - No practice for QB Aaron Rodgers](#1) 2. [PHI - Full practice for QB Carson Wentz](#2) 3. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery remains limited](#3) 4. [PHI - RB Jay Ajayi sidelined again](#4) 5. [BUF - No contact for RB LeSean McCoy](#5) 6. [DEN - Full practice for QB Case Keenum](#6) 7. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch limited in practice again](#7) 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald listed as limited](#8) 9. [WAS - WR Paul Richardson listed as limited](#9) 10. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited Thursday](#10) 11. [ATL - WR Julio Jones sits again](#11) 12. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman does not practice](#12) 13. [BAL - RB Alex Collins back on the field](#13) 14. [NE - RB Sony Michel takes part in practice](#14) 15. [NE - WR Josh Gordon limited](#15) 16. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook still absent](#16) 17. [TEN - Limited practice for QB Marcus Mariota](#17) 18. [CIN - RB Giovani Bernard logs full practice](#18) 19. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice](#19) 20. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton sits a second straight day](#20) 21. [IND - RB Marlon Mack not practicing](#21) 22. [BAL - ILB C.J. Mosley practices for Ravens](#22) 23. [KC - S Eric Berry unlikely to play](#23) 24. [HOU - OLB Jadeveon Clowney vows to play Week 3](#24) 25. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker looking improved](#25) 26. [ARI - Arizona scales back offense](#26) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [GB - No practice for QB Aaron Rodgers](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This should be the plan for Rodgers with his knee injury. He'll miss practice, have limited reps towards the end of the week and play. Rodgers is a QB1 for Fantasy GMs...even when he's not at 100 percent. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PHI - Full practice for QB Carson Wentz]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz is back in action for the Eagles this week. We're excited, but we don't want to get too carried away. We'll need to see him perform at the expected level before getting him into our fantasy lineups. He's a QB2 or streaming option in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery remains limited]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carson Wentz returns this week for the Eagles, but we think Jeffery misses the game against the Colts on Sunday. That means Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert should get plenty of looks in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PHI - RB Jay Ajayi sidelined again]() Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro Philadelphia Eagles RB [Jay Ajayi]( (back) was not at practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi is looking likely to miss this week. Practice squad call-up Josh Adams will get some work in his place, and Corey Clement becomes a much better play as the likely lead back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BUF - No contact for RB LeSean McCoy]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Rodak Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( (ribs) maintained his limited status in practice Thursday, Sept. 20, while wearing a non-contact jersey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy could play this weekend, but he shouldn't be near your lineup against the Vikings. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DEN - Full practice for QB Case Keenum]( Source: NFLCommunications.com Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos QB [Case Keenum]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He wanted to practice on Wednesday but the team gave him some rest as he was experiencing knee soreness. He hasn't been good this year but the Broncos are 2-0. We've got Keenum as a QB2 or streaming option on the road against the Ravens in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch limited in practice again]( Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders RB [Marshawn Lynch]( (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not a surprise for Lynch to have his practice reps monitored. We like him as a RB2 in Week 3 against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald listed as limited]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzgerald is likely to play on Sunday, but the Cardinals offense is not inspiring confidence. Fantasy GMs should look at Fitzgerald as a low-end WR2 or flex play in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [WAS - WR Paul Richardson listed as limited]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins WR [Paul Richardson]( (knee, shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Through two games in 2018, Richardson isn't exactly lighting up the box score. He's got eight catches for 85 yards and zero touchdowns so far this season. Fantasy GMs are looking elsewhere for starting help...even as a deep flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette limited Thursday](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Fournette is on track to play Sunday against the Titans. We like projecting him as a RB2 this week after missing last week's game against the Patriots due to this hamstring injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ATL - WR Julio Jones sits again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones needs to practice on Friday in order for us to trust him on Sunday. The game against the Saints presents a challenge as CB Marshon Lattimore should cover Jones. That being said, Jones projects as a WR1 anytime he hits the field so start him accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman does not practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not expecting Freeman this week against the Saints. That makes Tevin Coleman the lead back once again and projecting him as a low-end RB1 in Week 3 is fair. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - RB Alex Collins back on the field]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( (illness) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Broncos have a tough run defense, surrendering an average of only 78.0 rushing yards per game (6th lowest). Collins has not seen the field that much due to the gamescript over the last two contests. If the Ravens can keep it close, then Collins should get more work. We like him as a low-end RB2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NE - RB Sony Michel takes part in practice]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel touched the ball 11 times against the Jaguars in Week 2 (10 rushes, 1 reception) and room was hard to come by. Things should be different this week against a Lions defense that ranks 32nd in the league in rushing yards allowed per game (179.5). We like the rookie as a RB3 or flex play in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NE - WR Josh Gordon limited]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Josh Gordon]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon is set to get limited snaps for the Patriots on Sunday. We've got him as a 'what the heck' flex against the Lions in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook still absent](=) Source: 1500ESPN.com - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (hamstring) sat out of practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll know more about Cook's playing status on Friday. If he misses the game against the Bills (no need to rush him back against this opponent) then Latavius Murray would get the starting nod for the Vikings. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [TEN - Limited practice for QB Marcus Mariota]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (elbow) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no clarity on Mariota's playing status but it seems like he's trending towards getting back out there. It's a game against the Jaguars in Week 3 and that's bad news for his fantasy prospects. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CIN - RB Giovani Bernard logs full practice]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Giovani Bernard]( (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bernard is going to be the lead back for the Bengals with Joe Mixon (knee) out. Against the Panthers on Sunday, we like Bernard as a low-end RB1 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're not counting on players from the Bills passing game. Fantasy GMs have much better options...especially with the Bills playing against the Vikings this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton sits a second straight day]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (quadriceps) was not practicing Thursday, Sept. 20, for a second straight day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The injury was thought to be minor but we need to see Hilton practice..even if he's limited...on Friday. Against the Eagles, Hilton should perform like a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [IND - RB Marlon Mack not practicing](=) Source: The Herald Bulletin - George Bremer Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (foot, hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack is unlikely to play on Sunday against the Eagles. That means Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines should see a larger opportunity...albeit in a tough matchup in Week 3. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [BAL - ILB C.J. Mosley practices for Ravens](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec LB C.J. Mosley (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20, after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mosley had an injury that seemed like it could have been a multi-week injury, but it appears that he'll be ready for the matchup with the Broncos this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [KC - S Eric Berry unlikely to play]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Kansas City Chiefs SS Eric Berry (heel) will be held out of practice Thursday, Sept. 20, and is not expected to play this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Berry is one hope for the Chiefs defense to get a handle on their problems while the offense drags them to victories. He could return in time for the showdown with the Broncos next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [HOU - OLB Jadeveon Clowney vows to play Week 3](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - John McClain Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney (back) said Thursday, Sept. 20, he play in the Week 3 game against the New York Giants after spending Week 2 on the inactive list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants had a lot of trouble handling the Cowboys pass rush last week, so this is bad news for their offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker looking improved](=) Source: Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (finger) is practicing Thursday, Sept. 20, and is looking more comfortable catching the ball. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker isn't worth carrying in redraft leagues with the way the team is treating him like a non-essential part, but hang onto him in dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [ARI - Arizona scales back offense]( Source: The Associated Press - Bob Baum Arizona Cardinals QB [Sam Bradford]( confirmed the team has scaled back the offensive game plan. 'I think the thought is just allow everyone to go out there and play faster, simplify everything a little bit and hopefully it shows up in the speed in which we play,' Bradford said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This sounds like a desperation move. The Cardinals offense only hope at this point is Josh Rosen and a new offensive coordinator. [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. 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: =