Footballguys #180 - 10/18 - Corrected Top 200 Forward Link - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #180 - 10/18 - Corrected Top 200 Forward Link - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #180 -- Thursday Night, October 18th, 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. Corrrected Links For Top 200 Forward I apologize as Thursday afternoon I sent out a note about our Top 200 Forward for our Footballguys Season Long Pro Subscribers. I gave you an outdated link. The correct links are here: [Top 200 For Non PPR](=) [Top 200 for PPR](=) [Top 200 for IDP]() B. [NFL Week 7 DraftKings Tips & Picks From Footballguys & RotoGrinders](=) Footballguys analyst John Lee offers his strategy, picks, and roster advice to help you build your NFL Week 7 DraftKings lineups. C. [Footballguys DFS Power Grid Week 7](=) On the Week 7 Power Grid, find out how to win $50 in a special contest! Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and Ryan Hester debate Joe Flacco, Mitchell Trubisky, Kerryon Johnson, Peyton Barber, Adam Thielen, Keke Coutee, David Njoku, Ben Watson, and many more. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette idle again](#1) 2. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited Thursday](#2) 3. [NE - Another limited practice for RB Sony Michel](#3) 4. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins does not practice](#4) 5. [CHI - No practice for WR Allen Robinson](#5) 6. [NO - Full practice for WR Cameron Meredith](#6) 7. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley not on the field](#7) 8. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook misses practice](#8) 9. [NO - WR Ted Ginn placed on IR](#9) 10. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson limited Thursday](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson listed as limited](#11) 12. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson practices in full](#12) 13. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder does not practice](#13) 14. [IND - Limited practice for WR T.Y. Hilton](#14) 15. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz full go Thursday](#15) 16. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon officially limited](#16) 17. [TB - Full practice for QB Jameis Winston](#17) 18. [CLE - TE David Njoku logs full practice](#18) 19. [NYG - Full practice for TE Evan Engram](#19) 20. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker takes part in practice](#20) 21. [MIA - No practice for RB Frank Gore](#21) 22. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has full practice](#22) 23. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen listed as limited](#23) 24. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson full go Thursday](#24) 25. [CIN - Thursday practice report for Bengals](#25) 26. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell remains idle](#26) 27. [CIN - TE C.J. Uzomah a limited participant](#27) 28. [TEN - Tennessee's Thursday injury report](#28) 29. [CLE - CB E.J. Gaines won't play](#29) 30. [NYG - WR Corey Coleman signs with Giants](#30) 31. [MIA - DE Cameron Wake could return this Sunday](#31) 32. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill likely to miss Week 8](#32) 33. [SF - RB Alfred Morris still No. 2 on the depth chart?](#33) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette idle again]( Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (hamstring) is out of practice again Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] At this point it seems likely, if not certain that Fournette won't return until after the Jaguars Week 9 bye. TJ Yeldon is a fine high floor RB2 this week against Houston, although he'll run into a tougher matchup against the Eagles next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited Thursday](=) Source: NFLCommunications.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (ankle) was a limited participant in practice for the second consecutive day Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski should be fine for the game against the Bears on Sunday. Anytime he plays, Gronkowski is a TE1 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - Another limited practice for RB Sony Michel](=) Source: NFLCommunications.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (knee) was a limited participant at practice for the second straight day Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots are limiting Michel in an effort to be cautious with his knee injury. Check back on Friday to see if he can get a full practice in. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins does not practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll know more about Hopkins after Friday's practice report is released. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CHI - No practice for WR Allen Robinson]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson]( (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson may not be able to play against the Patriots in Week 7. That could lead to more targets for guys like Taylor Gabriel, Tarik Cohen and rookie Anthony Miller. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NO - Full practice for WR Cameron Meredith](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Cameron Meredith]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Meredith had his best game of the year in Week 5 when he caught five passes for 71 yards against Washington. Coming off the bye, Meredith could be in line for a larger role in the Saints passing game. Ted Ginn Jr. was put on Injured Reserve and the team will now distribute targets in the passing game differently. That could lead to a bump in looks for Meredith. He's a 'what the heck' flex play in Week 7 against the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley not on the field](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Falcons play on Monday against the Giants so Thursday is actually their Wednesday for most weeks. If that makes sense, we mean to just keep an eye on Ridley's practice status for both Friday and Saturday. It's too early to tell whether or not he'll be available in Week 7 as a WR3/flex play for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook misses practice]( Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Vikings might have to turn to Latavius Murray again. We'll have a better feel for Cook's availability in Week 7 after Friday's practice report is released. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NO - WR Ted Ginn placed on IR](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New Orleans Saints WR [Ted Ginn]( Jr. (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Oct. 18, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ginn will be a candidate for the 'designated to return' label after his misses the minimum of eight weeks. The team now turns to rookie Tre'Quan Smith in Ginn's absence. Smith wowed coaches during training camp and should be a waiver wire addition for Fantasy GMs in all formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson limited Thursday]( Source: The Athletic - Calvin Watkins Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (knee, rib) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson was limited last week before being declared inactive for the game. He's on the same limited path this week leading up to the game against the Cowboys. Thompson might play and if he does we could only trust him as a 'what the heck' flex upon his return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson listed as limited]( Source: The Athletic - Calvin Watkins Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (ankle, shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson is down to only two injuries. He's the hammer for Washington and they should use him early and often against the Cowboys on Sunday. Peterson is a RB2 or flex option for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson practices in full](=) Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson should be fresh coming back from the team's bye last week. A full participant on Thursday locks him in for the game against the Dolphins. So long as the Lions stick with the rushing attack, Johnson could post high end RB2 numbers in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder does not practice]( Source: The Athletic - Calvin Watkins Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like this ankle injury is going to keep Crowder out of action in Week 7. Fantasy GMs have other options as flex plays this week. Washington should go with Maurice Harris in Crowder's spot on Sunday against the Cowboys. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - Limited practice for WR T.Y. Hilton](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (chest, hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton is limited but he's back this week for the Colts. Likely facing Bills CB Tre'Davious White, Hilton should be considered a WR2 or flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz full go Thursday]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (back) participated fully in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz is a QB1 for Fantasy GMs as per usual. He's going up against the middle-of-the-pack Panthers pass defense that has surrendered an average of 255.6 passing yards per game (15th). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon officially limited](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [T.J. Yeldon]( (ankle, foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Yeldon is being cautiously monitored during the week of practice. He should be out there against the Texans in Week 7 and post high-end RB2 numbers for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [TB - Full practice for QB Jameis Winston]() Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (hip) practiced fully Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This game against the Browns could feature some fireworks on offense...for both teams. The Browns have the 28th ranked defense in regards to yards surrendered per game on average (406.5) and Winston should be able to take advantage through the air. We like him as a QB1 for Fantasy GMs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CLE - TE David Njoku logs full practice]() Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku is one of Baker Mayfield's favorite targets, seeing 30 passes thrown his way since the rookie QB took over as the starter. This week against the Buccaneers is a great matchup as they give up the most yards per game to tight ends so far this year. Njoku is a TE1 and might finish the week as a top-5 play at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - Full practice for TE Evan Engram]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We haven't seen Engram on the playing field since Week 3 but he's likely to return on Monday night against the Falcons. The Giants could use a hand on offense, so Engram is a low-end TE1 for Fantasy GMs upon his return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker takes part in practice]() Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker is healthy after being banged up for most of this year. It doesn't matter from a fantasy perspective right now as he's buried on the team's depth chart. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [MIA - No practice for RB Frank Gore]() Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Frank Gore]( (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gore is a seasoned veteran who seems to be getting some extra rest here. He's a RB4 or deep flex option as he'll continue to split time with Kenyan Drake against the Lions in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has full practice]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (elbow) put in a full practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold has a tough matchup against the Vikings this week. We can only trust him as a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen listed as limited](=) Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen was solid but not spectacular in his return to the field last week. He'll be a low ceiling TE1 play at Philadelphia. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson full go Thursday]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (hamstring) returned to a full practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson could pop off for a big play in this one, but he could also see a lot of Xavier Rhodes - who can be beat deep. He's a boom/bust WR3/Flex play with this full return to practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CIN - Thursday practice report for Bengals]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals CB Darqueze Dennard (sternoclavicular), TE [Tyler Kroft]( (foot), C Billy Price (foot) and LB Nick Vigil (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 18. LB Vincent Rey (hamstring) and SS Shawn Williams (concussion) were limited during practice. DE Carlos Dunlap (buttock), LB Jordan Evans (hamstring), S Clayton Fejedelem (thigh), OT Cordy Glenn (ankle), OT Cedric Ogbuehi (wrist) and WR [John Ross]( (groin) fully participated in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals defense will be shorthanded against the Chiefs, the only question is just how many starters they will be missing. Travis Kelce could be in for a huge week with Vigil sidelined. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell remains idle]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (foot) was absent from practice again Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bilal Powell could be in line to start this week if Crowell isn't ready for Sunday's tilt with the Vikings, although no running back other than Todd Gurley has broken through for a good fantasy game against Minnesota this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CIN - TE C.J. Uzomah a limited participant]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals TE [C.J. Uzomah]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll be watching this because Uzomah is a prime streamer against the Chiefs this week. The game is on Sunday night, so tomorrow's practice will be important for determining how reliable Uzomah will be this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [TEN - Tennessee's Thursday injury report](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport Tennessee Titans LB Will Compton (hamstring), LB Derrick Morgan (shoulder) and OG Quinton Spain (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 18. FS Kenny Vaccaro (elbow) was limited. LB Wesley Woodyard (shoulder) and DL Bennie Logan (elbow) participated fully. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Second-round pick Harold Landry will get more opportunity this week in London with Morgan likely out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CLE - CB E.J. Gaines won't play](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 7. CB T.J. Carrie will start in his place. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bucs already march too many weapons on the field for any defense to match up with. The loss of Gaines should help Chris Godwin and DeSean Jackson assuming Denzel Ward sees a lot of Mike Evans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [NYG - WR Corey Coleman signs with Giants]() Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan Free-agent WR [Corey Coleman]( (Patriots) signed with the New York Giants' practice squad Thursday, Oct. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants wide receiver group is very thin after losing Cody Latimer, so we may see Coleman by the end of the year. He's worth monitoring in deep dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [MIA - DE Cameron Wake could return this Sunday](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Miami Dolphins DE Cameron Wake (knee) could return in Week 7, according to head coach Adam Gase. Wake, who has missed the last two games, returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Oct. 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Dolphins need more pass rush against Matthew Stafford and his trio of receivers, so this is welcome news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill likely to miss Week 8]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Tannehill]( (shoulder) is unlikely to be ready to play in Week 8, according to ESPN's Cameron Wolfe. Tannehill has already been ruled out for Week 7, and the Dolphins' Week 8 game is on Thursday, Oct. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brocktober will likely continue through the end of the month, which is good news for Danny Amendola and Albert Wilson as key members of the team's short passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [SF - RB Alfred Morris still No. 2 on the depth chart?](=) Source: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated that RB [Raheem Mostert]( seeing time ahead of RB [Alfred Morris]( was not a permanent switch and instead related to what they felt was the best matchup against the Green Bay Packers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mostert showed more burst than Morris has at any point this year. If the 49ers have to turn to a backup, Morris may get the first call, but Mostert will get enough work to show that gap again. Mostert is the one to carry in deeper leagues despite Shanahan's sentiment. [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: =