Footballguys #208 - 11/15 - News And Notes From Around The League

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Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and Ryan Hester debate Dak Prescott, Lamar Jackson, Saquon Barkley, Dion Lewis, DeAndre Hopkins, Seth Roberts, Zach Ertz, Ricky Seals-Jones, and many more! B. [NFL Week 11 DraftKings Tips & Picks From Footballguys & RotoGrinders](=) Footballguys analyst John Lee offers his strategy, picks, and roster advice to help you build your NFL Week 11 DraftKings lineups. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon limited Thursday](#1) 2. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson misses Thursday practice](#2) 3. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen listed as limited](#3) 4. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman's return date uncertain](#4) 5. [OAK - Another missed practice for WR Jordy Nelson](#5) 6. [DEN - RB Royce Freeman logs full practice Thursday](#6) 7. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins limited Thursday](#7) 8. [LAC - WR Mike Williams limited Thursday](#8) 9. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen added to injury report](#9) 10. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs fully practices](#10) 11. [WAS - Full practice for RB Kapri Bibbs](#11) 12. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee a limited participant](#12) 13. [TB - RB Peyton Barber limited](#13) 14. [BAL - Baltimore's Thursday injury report](#14) 15. [PHI - WR Mike Wallace out of boot](#15) 16. [CIN - Thursday injury report for Bengals](#16) 17. [CIN - WR John Ross still limited](#17) 18. [TB - WR Chris Godwin misses practice](#18) 19. [NYG - RB Jonathan Stewart designated for return](#19) 20. [DAL - Tyron Smith, Zack Martin return](#20) 21. [DET - WR Marvin Jones remains out of practice](#21) 22. [CIN - WR A.J. Green not practicing](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon limited Thursday]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15, because of a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chances are you don't have two backs better than Mixon on your roster, but if you were debating whether to play him in a close call this week, the knee issue could be the tiebreaker assuming he doesn't get in a full practice and remains on the injury report on game day. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson misses Thursday practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson]( (undisclosed) was not seen during the portion of practice open to the media Thursday, Nov. 15. Jackson was seen earlier at the team's facility and did not appear to be injured. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We still have no idea who will start for the Ravens at quarterback and if it's Jackson, whether he'll give way to Robert Griffin III at times. This is a mess, but it should benefit at least Alex Collins and maybe even John Brown if Flacco sits. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen listed as limited](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( (back, calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're still starting Thielen but keep an eye on his Friday practice status. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman's return date uncertain]() Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien suggested that RB D'Onta Foreman's (Achilles') return to game action is still up in the air. O'Brien pointed out that Foreman had not 'done anything on a football field' or faced contact since tearing his Achilles' nearly a year ago. He also mentioned that he'd have to 'really look at what he's been able to do relative to what he did last year.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans have a couple of weeks to make a decision on Foreman's status. If he's active, Foreman would push Lamar Miller for playing time in the Texans backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [OAK - Another missed practice for WR Jordy Nelson](=) Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Jordy Nelson]( (knee) was absent from practice for the second day in a row Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It sounds like Nelson is going to miss this week. Fantasy GMs were not counting on him anyway. With Nelson banged up, the Raiders turn to Brandon LaFell and Seth Roberts as the WR position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DEN - RB Royce Freeman logs full practice Thursday]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Denver Broncos RB [Royce Freeman]( (ankle) was upgraded at practice Thursday, Nov. 15, getting in a full session. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freeman is on track to return from his high ankle sprain this week. He'll work in a rotation with rookie sensation Phillip Lindsay. Freeman might get eased back into action and we see him as a 'what the heck' flex against the Chargers in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins limited Thursday]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (foot) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins is on track to play on Monday night against the Rams. Make sure he gets in at least a limited practice on Saturday before putting him in as a WR3 with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [LAC - WR Mike Williams limited Thursday](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams should be good to go against the Broncos on Sunday. His size should present problems for the Denver secondary. Consider the second-year pro a 'what the heck' flex in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen added to injury report](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen]( (finger, hip) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Late additions are always a curious move, so keep an eye on Allen's status Friday. He should be able to play against the Broncos on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs fully practices](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (rib) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs promised he would be on the field Sunday night against the Bears. He's backed that up with two full practices on Wednesday and Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - Full practice for RB Kapri Bibbs](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Washington Redskins RB [Kapri Bibbs]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bibbs is the team's pass-catching back with Chris Thompson banged up. In Week 11, Bibbs is a 'what the heck' flex in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee a limited participant](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Keke Coutee]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee should be back for the Texans this week. His role is negatively impacted with the addition of Demaryius Thomas. Coutee is a WR5 or deep flex play if he's out there in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TB - RB Peyton Barber limited](=) Source: Buccaneers.com - Carmen Vitali Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Peyton Barber]( (ankle) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barber is the lead back for the Buccaneers but not an exciting fantasy option. We see him as a RB3 or flex play in PPR leagues this week against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - Baltimore's Thursday injury report]() Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens OT James Hurst (back) and LB Anthony Levine (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 15. FS Tony Jefferson (thigh), OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle) and LB Tim Williams (ankle) were limited. CB Tavon Young (ankle) participated fully. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens have gotten a little healthier after the bye, but their offensive line is still a little banged up. Stanley should at least return and help an offense that missed him against the Steelers in Week 9. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PHI - WR Mike Wallace out of boot](=) Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Philadelphia Eagles WR [Mike Wallace]( (leg) is no longer wearing a walking boot but is not ready to run at this time. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A step in the right direction for Wallace. He is not sure when he will be able to play again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CIN - Thursday injury report for Bengals]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals LB Preston Brown (knee), OT Jake Fisher (non-injury related), TE [Tyler Kroft]( (foot), WR [Josh Malone]( (hamstring), LB Nick Vigil (knee) and DT Adolphus Washington (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 14. LB Vontaze Burfict (hip), CB Darqueze Dennard (sternoclavicular), CB Dre Kirkpatrick (concussion), OG Alex Redmond (hamstring) and LB Vincent Rey (groin) were limited. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals could be without all three starting linebackers this week. Look for Alex Collins to have a strong game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CIN - WR John Ross still limited]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( (groin) remained limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ross is just a deep sleeper this week with the Bengals offensive issues sans AJ Green and the tough matchup at Baltimore this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [TB - WR Chris Godwin misses practice]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin]( (ankle) was absent from practice for a second straight day Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Right now Godwin is questionable at best. He's not a veteran who can be relied on with minimal practice time, so we must assume that his injury is not trivial. If he can't go, Adam Humphries and OJ Howard become better plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - RB Jonathan Stewart designated for return](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (foot) could return from the Reserve/Injured list in the near future as he was designated to return to practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is an odd use of an IR-return spot as Stewart doesn't have much to offer the team and he probably isn't a player they want to evaluate for the future. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DAL - Tyron Smith, Zack Martin return]( Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (back) and OG Zack Martin (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 15, after sitting out the previous day with injuries. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys offensive line is banged up and down to two backups in the interior, but they had a strong game against the Eagles and the Falcons defense hasn't been scaring anyone this year. It should be a good week for the Cowboys offense despite these issues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - WR Marvin Jones remains out of practice](=) Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions WR [Marvin Jones]( (knee) missed a second straight day of practice Thursday, Nov. 15, with a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones might play, but he would likely see James Bradberry and might also be less than 100% effectiveness. It's better leave him on your bench if you can. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CIN - WR A.J. Green not practicing](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (foot) remained absent from practice Thursday, Nov. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pay no attention to what Marvin Lewis says, Green is highly unlikely to play this weekend. When making decisions for any Bengals this week, project the offense as if Green won't play. [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: =