Footballguys #173 - 10/11 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #173 - 10/11 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #173 -- Thursday Night, October 11th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to Friday. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [NFL Week 6 DraftKings Tips & Picks From Footballguys & RotoGrinders](=) Footballguys analyst John Lee offers his strategy, picks, and roster advice to help you build your NFL Week 6 DraftKings lineups. B. [Footballguys DFS Power Grid Week 6](=) The Power Grid locks in their Daily Fantasy picks for Week 6. Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and Ryan Hester debate Jameis Winston, Deshaun Watson, Todd Gurley, Nyheim Hines, A.J. Green, John Brown, David Njoku, Niles Paul, and many more! [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [LAR - PK Greg Zuerlein a limited participant](#1) 2. [ATL - No practice for RB Devonta Freeman](#2) 3. [SF - RB Matt Breida to sit Thursday](#3) 4. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch tabbed limited as usual](#4) 5. [LAR - Limited practice for WR Cooper Kupp](#5) 6. [LAR - WR Brandin Cooks listed as limited](#6) 7. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson remains limited Thursday](#7) 8. [WAS - Still no practice for WR Jamison Crowder](#8) 9. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott practices](#9) 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins takes part in practice](#10) 11. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller fully practices](#11) 12. [HOU - WR Will Fuller a limited participant](#12) 13. [HOU - Limited practice for WR Keke Coutee](#13) 14. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins limited Thursday](#14) 15. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson listed as limited](#15) 16. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook a full participant](#16) 17. [TB - TE O.J. Howard remains limited](#17) 18. [IND - RB Marlon Mack practices in full](#18) 19. [IND - TE Eric Ebron misses practice](#19) 20. [SF - WR Marquise Goodwin logs full practice](#20) 21. [SF - TE George Kittle sidelined Thursday](#21) 22. [CLE - Thursday injury report for Browns](#22) 23. [SEA - Full practice for WR Doug {NAME}](#23) 24. [CIN - Cincinnati's Thursday injury report](#24) 25. [NYJ - Thursday's injury report for Jets](#25) 26. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen a full practice participant](#26) 27. [NE - RB Sony Michel remains limited](#27) 28. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell sidelined again](#28) 29. [GB - WR Geronimo Allison out of practice](#29) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAR - PK Greg Zuerlein a limited participant]() Source: The Orange County Register - Rich Hammond Los Angeles Rams PK Greg Zuerlein (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. It's looking like he'll miss this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ATL - No practice for RB Devonta Freeman](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (foot) was held out of practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like Freeman will be able to go this week at this rate. Consider Tevin Coleman a boom/bust RB2 against the tough Bucs run defense and Ito Smith a what the heck flex unless this changes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SF - RB Matt Breida to sit Thursday](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers RB [Matt Breida]( (ankle) will not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 11, but has not been ruled out for Week 6 at this point. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Breida is considered day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] San Francisco is playing Monday night, but you shouldn't wait around for Breida. Project Alfred Morris as if he'll start at Green Bay. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch tabbed limited as usual]( Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken Oakland Raiders RB [Marshawn Lynch]( (hip) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against his former team (Seattle) on Sunday, Lynch should perform like a high upside RB2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAR - Limited practice for WR Cooper Kupp]() Source: The Orange County Register - Rich Hammond Los Angeles Rams WR [Cooper Kupp]( (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kupp did not practice on Wednesday, so this limited designation is progress. We'll see if he can get cleared from the concussion protocol on Friday. The Rams travel to play the Broncos on Sunday and weather (snow) may be a factor early in the game. Keep this in mind if you're considering assets from the Rams passing attack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [LAR - WR Brandin Cooks listed as limited]() Source: The Orange County Register - Rich Hammond Los Angeles Rams WR [Brandin Cooks]( (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooks did not practice on Wednesday, so this limited designation is progress. We'll see if he can get cleared from the concussion protocol on Friday. The Rams travel to play the Broncos on Sunday and weather (snow) may be a factor early in the game. Keep this in mind if you're considering assets from the Rams passing attack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson remains limited Thursday]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (shoulder, ankle, knee) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson says he's going to be out there Sunday against the Panthers. We may see Washington rely more on Chris Thompson than they do on Peterson if he does play in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [WAS - Still no practice for WR Jamison Crowder]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( (ankle) did not practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have other options at the ready. Crowder may play against the Panthers on Sunday but we need to see him practice on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott practices]( Source: NFLCommunications.com Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Elliott is the centerpiece of the Cowboys offense. There's no question that he's going to once again lead the way for Dallas...and for his Fantasy GMs in Week 6. It's a tougher match against the Jaguars this week but Elliott is still a RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins takes part in practice](=) Source: Chiefs.com - B.J. Kissel Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We are so looking forward to the Chiefs/Patriots game on Sunday. Watkins played with this hamstring injury last week and should be considered a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller fully practices](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Lamar Miller]( (chest) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Miller should play this week for the Texans after being active only as an emergency option last week. His snap count is a bit of an unknown so we're looking at him as a flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - WR Will Fuller a limited participant](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fuller's hamstring really bothered him last week. He didn't look like himself against the Cowboys and was only targeted three times, catching two passes for 15 yards. Fuller should play against the Bills but he's a risky WR3/flex option due to this nagging injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - Limited practice for WR Keke Coutee](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Keke Coutee]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee has emerged for the Texans with Will Fuller a bit banged up. The Texans have managed Coutee's reps in practice this week. He's a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 6 against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins limited Thursday](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hopkins has dealt with his share of nagging injuries so far this year...and he hasn't missed a game. Fantasy GMs know that if he's on the field then he's a must-start WR1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson listed as limited](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson]( (chest) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's wise for the Texans to monitor Watson's participation closely. He should be out there against the Bills and is a QB1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook a full participant]( Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is on track to play against the Cardinals this Sunday. He's a low-end RB2 coming back from this hamstring injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [TB - TE O.J. Howard remains limited](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [O.J. Howard]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Howard will be able to give it a go this week, which splits the tight end targets and makes a promising matchup against Atlanta probably not usable for fantasy leagues this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [IND - RB Marlon Mack practices in full](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack should be back this week, but he'll be mired in a three-way committee in a non-functional running game. He's only worth the preemptive add in very deep leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [IND - TE Eric Ebron misses practice](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Eric Ebron]( (ankle, knee, quadriceps, shin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Erik Swoope is already the #2 tight end with Jack Doyle out. If Ebron is limited or out on Sunday, Swoope's basketball ball skills and top-end athleticism could be married to a high volume role at tight end, the toughest position to find points at in fantasy leagues this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [SF - WR Marquise Goodwin logs full practice](=) Source: 49ers.com - Joe Fann San Francisco 49ers WR [Marquise Goodwin]( (hamstring, thigh) was a full practice participant Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Goodwin could be back this week and he did have some success with CJ Beathard last week, but this news is only a predicate for a preemptive add. We won't rely on Goodwin until we see him flash his speed on a big play in the deep passing game again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [SF - TE George Kittle sidelined Thursday](=) Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( (knee) is not practicing Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We hadn't heard anything that would make us think Kittle's Week 6 is in danger, but he is playing on Monday night, so stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CLE - Thursday injury report for Browns]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns WR [Rashard Higgins]( (knee) and LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11. LB James Burgess (knee), CB E.J. Gaines (groin) and CB Damarious Randall (heel) were limited. TE [Seth DeValve]( (hamstring) and OT Desmond Harrison (knee) participated fully. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins is likely to be out this week, which should enhance the ceilings of David Njoku and Jarvis Landry against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [SEA - Full practice for WR Doug {NAME}]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] {NAME} was quiet last week but could be better against Oakland's weak secondary. He might not be worth a start yet in PPR leagues, but we'll be hoping for a good game going into the bye so we can trust a rested {NAME} in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CIN - Cincinnati's Thursday injury report]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Giovani Bernard]( (knee), TE [Tyler Kroft]( (foot) and C Billy Price (foot) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11. CB William Jackson III (knee), OT Cedric Ogbuehi (wrist) and WR [John Ross]( (groin) were limited. OG Clint Boling (hip), LB Preston Brown (ankle), DE Michael Johnson (knee) and DE Carl Lawson (ankle) participated fully. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Kroft banged up, CJ Uzomah should dominate tight end targets for the Bengals against the Steelers. Pittsburgh has had trouble defending tight ends this year, so Uzomah is a suitable streamer. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NYJ - Thursday's injury report for Jets](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets WR [Charone Peake]( (hamstring), CB Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps), CB Buster Skrine (concussion), LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (foot), DE Leonard Williams (back) and WR [Terrelle Pryor]( (groin) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 11. WR [Andre Roberts]( (elbow, foot), C Spencer Long (knee, finger), S Marcus Maye (ankle, foot), CB Doug Middleton (hamstring) and TE [Neal Sterling]( (concussion) were limited. DL Folorunso Fatukasi (hamstring), DT Nathan Shepherd (shoulder) and OT Kelvin Beachum (foot) were full participants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Two of the top three Jets corners are likely out this week, which will only help the high volume pass offense led by Andrew Luck. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen a full practice participant]( Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) was listed as a full participant in practice Thursday, Oct. 11, and offensive coordinator Norv Turner said he remains on target to return and play in Sunday's Week 6 game against the Washington Redskins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen should be back this week and should be in your lineup unless you have an obviously better option at the thin tight end position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NE - RB Sony Michel remains limited](=) Source: NESN.com - Zack Cox New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (knee) was a limited participant in the team's non-padded walkthrough Thursday, Oct. 11, and was seen riding a stationary bike during warmups. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots will likely rely on Michel to create long drives and keep Patrick Mahomes on the sidelines Sunday night. The late start makes this more complicated for lineup setting, but as long as the Patriots don't make another roster move at running back, you can probably count on Michel in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell sidelined again](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (ankle) was not practicing for a second straight day Thursday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowell comes into Week 6 red hot and facing a good matchup against the Colts, but this could set Bilal Powell up to have the big week in the suddenly strong Jets running game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [GB - WR Geronimo Allison out of practice]( Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Ryan Wood Green Bay Packers WR [Geronimo Allison]( (hamstring) has cleared the concussion protocol, but he's out of practice with a hamstring issue. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allison ended up participating in practice later and might be on track to play on Monday night in what should be a good matchup against the 49ers. [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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =