Footballguys #201 - 11/8 - News And Notes From Around The League

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Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, Devin Knotts, Ryan Hester, and special guest David Dodds debate Matt Ryan, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Melvin Gordon, Dion Lewis, Michael Thomas, Tyler Boyd, Jordan Reed, Jack Doyle, and many more! B. [NFL Week 10 DraftKings Tips & Picks From Footballguys & RotoGrinders](=) Footballguys analyst John Lee offers his strategy, picks, and roster advice to help you build your NFL Week 10 DraftKings lineups. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [JAX - Full practice for RB Leonard Fournette](#1) 2. [NO - WR Dez Bryant's Saints debut up in air](#2) 3. [PIT - More on Le'Veon Bell situation](#3) 4. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill takes part in practice](#4) 5. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers takes part in practice](#5) 6. [GB - WR Randall Cobb a limited participant](#6) 7. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry takes part in practice](#7) 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald back on the field](#8) 9. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited Thursday](#9) 10. [NE - RB Sony Michel listed as limited](#10) 11. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson listed as limited](#11) 12. [IND - Limited practice for RB Marlon Mack](#12) 13. [SF - No practice for WR Pierre Garcon](#13) 14. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake takes part in practice](#14) 15. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola back on the field](#15) 16. [NYJ - CB Trumaine Johnson expects to play](#16) 17. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice](#17) 18. [NYJ - RB Elijah McGuire has full practice](#18) 19. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell fully practices](#19) 20. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold will not start](#20) 21. [NYJ - WR Quincy Enunwa doesn't practice](#21) 22. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson still absent](#22) 23. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson claims clean bill of health](#23) 24. [TB - WR Mike Evans returns to practice](#24) 25. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson remains out](#25) 26. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead returns to practice](#26) 27. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins remains out of practice](#27) 28. [BUF - QB Derek Anderson working with trainers](#28) 29. [CLE - CB Denzel Ward, OLB Jamie Collins back at practice](#29) 30. [PHI - RB Darren Sproles aggravates injury](#30) 31. [WAS - WR Maurice Harris has an opening](#31) 32. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith to IR](#32) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [JAX - Full practice for RB Leonard Fournette]() Source: The Florida Times-Union - Phillip Heilman Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is on track to play this week for the first time since Week 4. Fantasy GMs should consider him a RB2 with upside this week against the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NO - WR Dez Bryant's Saints debut up in air]( Source: NFL.com - Herbie Teope New Orleans Saints WR [Dez Bryant]( has begun work with his new team after signing Tuesday, Nov. 6, but head coach Sean Payton declined to commit to Bryant playing in Week 10. 'We'll see,' Payton said on a media conference call Thursday, Nov. 8. 'It would be hard for me to comment not having had a practice yet. But we'll take a peek and see how he does today and tomorrow, and then we'll fill you in Sunday.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bryant would be a boom/bust WR3/Flex if he does play, but Cameron Meredith was not getting much in the way of targets or snaps in the role and Bryant would be eased in with his conditioning and familiarity with his role unknown. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - More on Le'Veon Bell situation]() Source: NFL Network - Aditi Kinkhabwala and Tom Pelissero Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell would be franchise tagged at the quarterback level, around $25 million in 2019, not at the lower number he was tagged at in 2018, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. 'I've been told by both league and team sources that neither the NFL nor the Steelers have any plan to argue that the second tag should carry over, should Bell not play this year,' NFL Network's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported. 'They are all in agreement that any potential tag would be the third (or the transition).' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It sure feels like both sides are trying to find a way out while saving face and not disrupting their plans. James Conner teams should be elated at this news although Bell is in Pittsburgh, so it's hard to say what will happen next. Conner will likely remain fantasy relevant no matter what happens with Bell. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill takes part in practice]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]( (groin) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A full participation for Hill is a great sign for his availability against the Cardinals in Week 10. He is a must start (of course) and could finish the week as the top wide receiver in fantasy football. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers takes part in practice](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rodgers played without his knee brace last week against the Patriots. He's good to go for this week's game against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [GB - WR Randall Cobb a limited participant](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cobb is likely to play against the Dolphins on Sunday but he is third in the pecking order behind Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. We see him as a WR4 or deep flex play in Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry takes part in practice]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry]( (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry is good to go for this week's game against the Falcons. They'll need all the offense they can get if they want to hang with the Atlanta offense. Landry is a low-end WR2 in PPR formats most every week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald back on the field]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Fitzgerald gets his usual day off on Wednesday and is back in action on Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited Thursday](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (ankle, back) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski is still limited so have another option at the ready. We'll know his status on Sunday morning as the veteran tight end is shaping up to be a game-time decision this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - RB Sony Michel listed as limited](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel should return to the field this week for the Patriots. Make sure to check back on his status for Friday's practice. On the road against the Titans, Michel is a RB4 or deep flex option for Fantasy GMs...if he plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson listed as limited]( Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions are giving Johnson as much rest as possible during the week. He should be able to play against the Bears and they should use him more for multiple reasons. He's only gotten more than 12 carries twice in a game this year and both times he rushed for over 100 yards. Being committed to the run could also help protect QB Matthew Stafford who was sacked 10 times last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [IND - Limited practice for RB Marlon Mack]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (foot) put in a limited practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack appears to be on track to play, but the fact that he isn't getting in full practices out of the bye leaves open the possibility that the Colts will have to turn to another back before the end of the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SF - No practice for WR Pierre Garcon](=) Source: 49ers.com - Joe Fann San Francisco 49ers WR [Pierre Garcon]( (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Garcon was building momentum last week and Nick Mullens appeared capable of reviving his value. Hopefully this is just a rest day with an extra day of preparation before Monday night's contest with the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake takes part in practice]() Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Kenyan Drake]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drake is healthy but who knows what his workload will be with the whims of Adam Gase jerking fantasy teams around week-to-week. He's a high ceiling flex play with the potential for disappointment. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola back on the field]() Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [Danny Amendola]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Amendola has always been known as an injury-prone player, but he has stayed healthy this year despite an increased role in the passing game. He's a high floor flex play in PPR leagues at Green Bay this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYJ - CB Trumaine Johnson expects to play](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets CB Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps) said he expects to play in the Week 10 game after missing the last five because of a quadriceps injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is a #1 corner and his return will change the outlook for Josh Gordon and Corey Davis after the bye next week if he can get through this game intact. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BUF - WR Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Kelvin Benjamin]( (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benjamin might not have Derek Anderson in this one, and Trumaine Johnson is due back for the Jets. He's a low-end desperation play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYJ - RB Elijah McGuire has full practice]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets RB [Elijah McGuire]( (foot) put in a full practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McGuire has some flex appeal this week after he looked very impressive in his return last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell fully practices]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (ankle) practiced fully Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowell is getting healthier and the offense should be more robust with Josh McCown, although the Bills are no pushover. Consider him a flex play or injury/bye RB2 this week with Elijah McGuire also coming on in the RB2 role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold will not start]( Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (foot) will not start the team's Week 10 game, but head coach Todd Bowles is not ruling out the possibility of Darnold being active for the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This makes it sound more like this injury was an excuse to get him out of the line of fire. It's not an unwise strategy with Darnold appearing to be overwhelmed in recent weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - WR Quincy Enunwa doesn't practice]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets WR [Quincy Enunwa]( (ankle) was absent from practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Enunwa could play this week and he has an upgrade at quarterback, but the lack of practice is troubling. He's only a low-end WR3/Flex in PPR leagues, and only if he gets in a full practice tomorrow. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson still absent]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (ankle) missed practiced Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson is getting back the quarterback that ignited his breakout 2017 campaign, but he might not be able to harness that this week against the Bills. He could still play with a good week of practice tomorrow, but between this issue and Tre'Davious White on the other side of the line of scrimmage, Anderson won't be suitable in our lineups until after his bye next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson claims clean bill of health]() Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Adam L. Jahns Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson]( (groin) said he's fully healthy and recovered from his nagging groin injury heading into Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson will be a welcome addition to the Bears offense, but he'll likely see a lot of Darius Slay this week and the Bears offense is overflowing with viable passing game targets in a likely low volume game script. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [TB - WR Mike Evans returns to practice]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 8, a day after being held out. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans might face Josh Norman in this one, but it's a better matchup than it was three or four years ago, and we know Ryan Fitzpatrick is a bold downfield passer. Evans is a borderline WR1 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson remains out](=) Source: The Washington Post - Kareem Copeland Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (rib) missed his second straight practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson isn't going to play this week. Kapri Bibbs is on our desperation play list in PPR leagues in a matchup at Tampa Bay that could force Alex Smith to throw more this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NE - RB Rex Burkhead returns to practice]() Source: The Boston Globe - Jim McBride New England Patriots RB [Rex Burkhead]( (neck), who remains on the Reserve/Injured list with a neck injury, participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Burkhead is worth the add in deep leagues and this could throw a monkeywrench into James White and Sony Michel's value for the fantasy playoffs. It sounds like Burkhead should be ready to go in a few weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins remains out of practice](=) Source: Chiefs.com - B.J. Kissel Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (foot) will miss a second straight day of practice Thursday, Nov. 8, as he deals with a foot injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins is probably not going to play this weekend with a titanic tilt against the Rams up next week and a bye after that. We'll watch the play and involvement of Chris Conley and Demarcus Robinson to see who is worth the pickup if this becomes a bigger issue for Watkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BUF - QB Derek Anderson working with trainers]() Source: WGR Sports Radio 550 - Sal Capaccio Buffalo Bills QB [Derek Anderson]( (concussion) was working off to the side with team trainers during practice Thursday, Nov. 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Josh Allen might be closer to playing than Anderson this week. The Jets defense is probably a better play if Allen is in, but Anderson has also been generous when facing deficits. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CLE - CB Denzel Ward, OLB Jamie Collins back at practice]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (hip) and LB Jamie Collins (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 8, a day after sitting out with hip and ankle injuries, respectively. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could help stem the tide against a surging Falcons offense. If Ward plays, Calvin Ridley becomes a better play with the likely easier matchup in the secondary. Most everything should work for the Falcons offense this week regardless. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [PHI - RB Darren Sproles aggravates injury]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Philadelphia Eagles RB [Darren Sproles]( (hamstring) aggravated his hamstring injury Wednesday, Nov. 7, and he's expected to miss Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This clarifies the Eagles backfield to an extent, but none of Josh Adams, Corey Clement, and Wendell Smallwood are more than desperation plays entering Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [WAS - WR Maurice Harris has an opening](=) Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Washington Redskins WR [Maurice Harris]( is in line for a full-time role with WR [Paul Richardson]( (shoulder) out for the season. Harris has the best hands CB Quinton Dunbar said he has seen on a receiver. Harris isn't a fast guy, but he's the kind of possession receiver QB [Alex Smith]( loves. 'Mo has always been a consistent player for us,' Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said. 'Not the fastest guy in the world, but he runs excellent routes. He's a quarterback-friendly guy. Knows how to work in zone. (Has) the quickness to separate man-to-man, so he's a great option for us right now.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harris has a terrific matchup against the Bucs secondary this week and will be a viable flex play and WR3 in a pinch. Washington should have to pass more to stay in the game against Ryan Fitzpatrick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [NO - WR Cameron Meredith to IR]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New Orleans Saints WR [Cameron Meredith]( (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Nov. 8, as he is having arthroscopic surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dez Bryant should take over the slot role with Meredith on injured reserve, but he will have to score touchdowns to be relevant in fantasy leagues. The Bears reluctance to commit money to Meredith in the offseason looks wise in light of this development. [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: =