Footballguys #167 - 10/5 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[MIN - RB Dalvin Cook questionable](#2) 3. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman not on injury report](#3) 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon not on Week 5 injury report](#4) 5. [DEN - Denver rookie RB primed for more work?](#5) 6. [DAL - Dallas unlikely to re-sign WR Dez Bryant](#6) 7. [LAR - RB Todd Gurley ready to play](#7) 8. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} a full participant](#8) 9. [SEA - RB Chris Carson on track to play](#9) 10. [SEA - QB Russell Wilson ready to play](#10) 11. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham ready to play](#11) 12. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers not on the injury report](#12) 13. [GB - Questionable tag for WR Davante Adams](#13) 14. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson limited in practice](#14) 15. [MIA - Nick O'Leary added to active roster](#15) 16. [HOU - Buddy Howell might be promoted](#16) 17. [HOU - RB Alfred Blue might start in Week 5](#17) 18. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins off injury report](#18) 19. [HOU - WR Will Fuller uncertain for SNF](#19) 20. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee questionable for Week 5](#20) 21. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott on track to play](#21) 22. [KC - Questionable tag for WR Sammy Watkins](#22) 23. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger on track to play](#23) 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert lands on IR](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - RB Giovani Bernard likely to miss 2-4 weeks]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals RB [Giovani Bernard]( (knee) has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain and is expected to be out two to four weeks, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Joe Mixon is back for the Bengals this week and set for a RB1 workload. Behind Mixon, the Bengals have rookie Mark Walton (a favorite of ours in deep dynasty leagues) and Thomas Rawls. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook questionable](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Vikings have a huge game against the Eagles on Sunday. Cook may not be able to go and we may not know until right before game time. Fantasy GMs should consider Latavius Murray a RB3 or flex play if he gets the start on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman not on injury report](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freeman is on track to return this week. In a potential high-scoring game against the Steelers, Fantasy GMs should trust him as a RB2 or flex play with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon not on Week 5 injury report](=) Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( (knee) practiced fully Friday, Oct. 5, and will not appear on the team's Week 5 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon is back in action for the Bengals offense this week. We like him as a RB1 against the Dolphins on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DEN - Denver rookie RB primed for more work?]( Source: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos RBs [Royce Freeman]( and [Phillip Lindsay]( appear to be in line for more touches moving forward after offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave noted it was time to 'take the training wheels off' both players. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freeman is a powerful runner who could get double the workload he's gotten this year. He's averaging 5.0 yards per carry so far this year and has three rushing touchdowns in four games. We'd love to see the Broncos use him more...especially because Case Keenum is struggling so much. DFS players should like him as a GPP option and season long Fantasy GMs should consider him a flex play with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - Dallas unlikely to re-sign WR Dez Bryant]( Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Free-agent WR [Dez Bryant]( (Cowboys) is not an option for the Dallas Cowboys at this time, according to owner/general manager Jerry Jones. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bryant has been talking about signing with 'someone' soon...but that was a couple of weeks ago. Recent reports speculated a return to Dallas would be in order, but it doesn't seem like Jones is ready to sign Bryant back at this time. Bryant has been looking for a new team since the Cowboys released him back in mid-April. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LAR - RB Todd Gurley ready to play]() Source: Sports Radio KJR - Curtis Crabtree Los Angeles Rams RB [Todd Gurley]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gurley is ready to play and Fantasy GMs are ready to start him every week as an RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} a full participant]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It could be a tough time for the Seattle offense against the Rams in Week 5. We've got {NAME} as a low-end WR2 for Fantasy GMs this week due to the matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SEA - RB Chris Carson on track to play]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson]( (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pete Carroll has indicated this could be a three-headed backfield after the emergence of Mike Davis last week. Carson could be the lead back again but we should still see 2018 first-round pick Rashaad Penny mixed in with Davis. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SEA - QB Russell Wilson ready to play]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks QB [Russell Wilson]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against the Rams on Sunday, Wilson could be running for his life most of the game. We have him as a low-end QB1 in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham ready to play](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers TE [Jimmy Graham]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. The Packers did not hold a practice Friday, so his practice participation is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With a banged up group of WRs, Aaron Rodgers might turn to Graham more. He's already a TE1 for Fantasy GMs and may see a few more targets thrown his way in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers not on the injury report](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. The Packers did not hold a practice Friday, so his practice participation is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers has thrown eight touchdowns the last two times he faced the Lions...now that was in 2016 but the point is he knows his divisional opponent well. With a banged up group of WRs, Rodgers may have to go to unproven targets often. Fantasy GMs may have a better option...which sounds odd considering this is Aaron Rodgers...but that's the nature of the quarterback in 2018. We've got Rodgers as a low-end QB1 in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - Questionable tag for WR Davante Adams](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5. The Packers did not hold a practice Friday, so his practice participation is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adams is a top-12 WR for Fantasy GMs in Week 5...even though he's banged up and may be drawing Lions CB Darius Slay. This injury is a bit of a concern but it looks like Adams is on track to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson limited in practice]() Source: NBC Sports Washington - Rich Tandler Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Friday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Washington can keep the game close against the Saints, Peterson should have a large role against his former team. If Washington falls behind, they'll use receiving back Chris Thompson more. We like Peterson as a low-end RB2 or flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - Nick O'Leary added to active roster](=) Source: Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad Miami Dolphins practice squad TE Nick O'Leary was signed to the 53-man roster Friday, Oct. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team also placed QB Luke Falk (wrist) on the Reserve/Injured list because of a fractured left wrist, according to a source. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [HOU - Buddy Howell might be promoted](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB Buddy Howell was the practice squad player of the week and he might be promoted from the practice squad to the active roster if RB [Lamar Miller]( (chest) cannot play in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller is considered to be a game-time decision for the Texans on Sunday. Fantasy GMs should have other options at the ready, including Alfred Blue who could have flex value if he's starting for the Texans against the Cowboys on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [HOU - RB Alfred Blue might start in Week 5](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB [Alfred Blue]( might draw the start against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5 with RB [Lamar Miller]( (chest) likely to be a game-time decision. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Blue might have flex value if he's starting for the Texans on Sunday. Miller may be a late scratch for the Texans so don't just lock him into your lineup. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins off injury report](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (thumb, ankle, hamstring) practiced on a limited basis Friday, Oct. 5 and he was lifted from the injury report ahead of the Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for Fantasy GMs who can breathe a sigh of relief. Hopkins has been playing through this multitude of injuries but he's been performing well. Start him as a WR1 (as per usual) in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [HOU - WR Will Fuller uncertain for SNF](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis for the third consecutive day Friday, Oct. 5 and he is listed as questionable for the Week 5 game against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this situation. Fuller is a touchdown scoring machine with QB Deshaun Watson but he may not be available. That makes Keke Coutee a great flex with upside, and certainly, DFS players should be pegging Coutee for a roster spot at a good price. Although make sure to check Coutee's status as well as he's been limited in practice this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee questionable for Week 5](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Keke Coutee]( (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice for a third straight day Friday, Oct. 5 and he is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Coutee is able to go, he'd likely be in line for a big role if Will Fuller can't play. Throw him in as a flex play with upside. If Fuller does play, Coutee would be more of a darling 'what the heck' flex for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott on track to play](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Elliott was a full participant this week, so no worries here. He's the centerpiece of the Cowboys offense and a RB1 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [KC - Questionable tag for WR Sammy Watkins]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs should have other options. Watkins would help the Chiefs offense in a tough matchup against the Jaguars in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger on track to play](=) Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is not on the injury report for Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Everyone is expecting a flood of points in the Falcons/Steelers game...and for good reason as neither team plays great defense. Fantasy GMs can look at Roethlisberger as a QB1 in Week 5. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert lands on IR]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Oct. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Eifert suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 4. It's bad news for him and the Bengals passing game because we all know Eifert can be an impact player when healthy. Having played 10 games over the last two seasons, Eifert hits free agency in 2019 with major injury questions having never played a full 16-game season. The Bengals turn to Tyler Kroft and C.J. Uzomah. 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