Footballguys #211 - 11/18 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #211 - 11/18 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #211 -- Sunday Night, November 18th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Monday to you. We've got some News and Notes so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [WAS - QB Alex Smith injures ankle](#1) 2. [WAS - QB Alex Smith to undergo surgery](#2) 3. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald scores in Week 11](#3) 4. [NYG - Three scores for RB Saquon Barkley](#4) 5. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster hits century mark](#5) 6. [TB - TE O.J. Howard injures ankle](#6) 7. [TB - WR Adam Humphries scores in loss](#7) 8. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown's TD streak at eight games](#8) 9. [PIT - RB James Conner struggles in road win](#9) 10. [TB - WR Mike Evans over 100 yards](#10) 11. [TB - QB Jameis Winston shines in relief](#11) 12. [TB - RB Peyton Barber tops 100 yards](#12) 13. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger totals three TDs](#13) 14. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed racks up 71 yards, score](#14) 15. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson runs for two scores](#15) 16. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee leads team in receiving](#16) 17. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller totals 108 yards](#17) 18. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson posts 208 yards, TD](#18) 19. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton has giant afternoon](#19) 20. [IND - RB Marlon Mack runs for 61 yards, TD](#20) 21. [IND - QB Andrew Luck tosses three TDs again](#21) 22. [BAL - WR John Brown held to one catch](#22) 23. [TEN - WR Corey Davis disappoints in Week 11](#23) 24. [BAL - RB Alex Collins finds end zone](#24) 25. [BAL - Gus Edwards surpasses 100-yard mark](#25) 26. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson has solid debut](#26) 27. [TEN - RB Dion Lewis goes nowhere in loss](#27) 28. [CIN - WR Tyler Boyd finishes with 71 yards](#28) 29. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon finds end zone](#29) 30. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton throws two TDs](#30) 31. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay has big afternoon](#31) 32. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley held in check](#32) 33. [ATL - WR Julio Jones finds end zone](#33) 34. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford so-so in home win](#34) 35. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess targeted eight times](#35) 36. [ATL - RB Tevin Coleman has decent performance](#36) 37. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel posts 55 yards, TD](#37) 38. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan throws for 291 yards](#38) 39. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore has huge performance](#39) 40. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper held to 36 yards](#40) 41. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey totals 110 yards](#41) 42. [CAR - QB Cam Newton tosses three touchdowns](#42) 43. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott has monster game](#43) 44. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott has solid performance](#44) 45. [TB - TE O.J. Howard out of the game](#45) 46. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick benched in third quarter](#46) 47. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota injured in second quarter](#47) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [WAS - QB Alex Smith injures ankle](=) Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins QB [Alex Smith]( (ankle) suffered a serious leg injury during the Week 11 game and will not return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith leg injury was an ugly fracture. His season is over. Colt McCoy will start and he's a very competent backup. This pass offense was one of the weakest in the NFL with Smith, so the fantasy outlook here isn't changing. This team will rely on their defense and timely plays from Adrian Peterson behind a banged up offensive line. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - QB Alex Smith to undergo surgery]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins QB [Alex Smith]( (leg) suffered a broken fibula and tibia during the Week 11 game and will need to undergo surgery, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Best wishes to Smith for a full recovery. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald scores in Week 11]( Source: NFL Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( registered three receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, Nov. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McDonald had a nice touchdown catch for the second straight week. He's a solid streamer next week against the Broncos defense that just made Antonio Gates look like a young man this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYG - Three scores for RB Saquon Barkley](=) Source: ESPN.com New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley]( rushed 27 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 10 yards and another score in a 38-35 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barkley was heavily used as a runner with the Giants leading the whole way. He should be a top DFS consideration against the Eagles defense that has been very soft against the run the last two weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster hits century mark]( Source: 1 No Source Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( racked up eight catches for 104 yards on 10 targets in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster had a tough matchup against AJ Bouye and rose to the occasion. Bouye will make the Jaguars into a very good pass defense against outside receivers once again despite the result. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TB - TE O.J. Howard injures ankle](=) Source: ESPN.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [O.J. Howard]( (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of a 38-35 loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. He had five catches on six targets for 78 yards before exiting. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cameron Brate will have some streamer consideration against San Francisco and for any game that Howard is out going forward. If this is a high ankle sprain as feared it will likely be a multi-week absence for Howard. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - WR Adam Humphries scores in loss](=) Source: ESPN.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Adam Humphries]( caught three of his five targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in a 38-35 loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] OJ Howard might miss some time and DeSean Jackson has a thumb injury, so Humphries might deserve more consideration in deeper leagues heading into a matchup with the 49ers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PIT - WR Antonio Brown's TD streak at eight games]( Source: 1 No Source Pittsburgh Steelers RB [Antonio Brown]( registered five receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown on 13 targets in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has at least one touchdown in eight straight outings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown was shut down in the first half, but eventually broke through with a long score in the second half. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PIT - RB James Conner struggles in road win]( Source: 1 No Source Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( ran nine times for just 25 yards in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he added six grabs for 24 yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner dropped the game-winning score and only contributed to fantasy teams because he got a lot of dumpoffs with the downfield passing game having problems for a long stretch of the game. He's still an RB1, but with lower expectations heading to a matchup against Denver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TB - WR Mike Evans over 100 yards](=) Source: ESPN.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( caught six of his seven targets for 120 yards and a touchdown in a 38-35 loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans came alive with a long score from Jameis Winston and seems to get a boost from the new quarterback no matter who it is. He had a few down weeks, but bounced back in time for a matchup with Richard Sherman next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [TB - QB Jameis Winston shines in relief](=) Source: ESPN.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( replaced QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( in the Week 11 game against the New York Giants and completed 12 of his 16 passes for 199 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in a 38-35 loss. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] "Tampa Quarterback" had another strong game, and it should be Winston's job going into a matchup against the 49ers. With OJ Howard banged up, Cameron Brate is better situated to rekindle the chemistry between the two of them. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TB - RB Peyton Barber tops 100 yards](=) Source: ESPN.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Peyton Barber]( rushed 18 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for four yards in a 38-35 loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants have given up a running back touchdown in every game this year and Barber is running as strong as he has all year. He'll get some flex consideration against the 49ers next week and Josh Adams might be the Eagles back to continue the scoring streak against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger totals three TDs]( Source: 1 No Source Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( completed 27-of-47 passes for 314 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions with a game-winning one-yard touchdown run in Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Roethlisberger was dreadful for three quarters, but did enough to win a hard-fought road game against a team that ended their 2017. He proved that he's matchup and venue proof heading in to face another strong defense on the road in Denver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed racks up 71 yards, score]() Source: NFL Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( posted seven grabs, 71 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reed was Colt McCoy's favorite receiver which should improve his outlook going forward. He's a solid TE1 against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson runs for two scores]() Source: 1 No Source Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( rushed 16 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 11 game against the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson didn't find much room to run against the Texans, but he did look spry on finishing two drives with moves to get outside. He'll be a volume RB2 against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee leads team in receiving]() Source: 1 No Source Houston Texans QB [Keke Coutee]( posted five receptions for 77 yards on nine targets in the Week 11 game against the Washington Redskins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee showed no ill effects from his hamstring aggravation and even showed some speed in the open field. He'll be a WR3/Flex against the Titans assuming a good week of practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [HOU - RB Lamar Miller totals 108 yards]() Source: 1 No Source Houston Texans RB [Lamar Miller]( registered 20 carries for 86 yards in the Week 11 game against the Washington Redskins and he added three receptions for 22 yards with five targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keke Coutee's return helped the running game and Miller looked fresher coming off of the bye. He'll be a low ceiling RB2/Flex against the Titans next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson posts 208 yards, TD]() Source: 1 No Source Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson]( completed 16-of-24 passes for 208 yards, one touchdowns and two interceptions in the Week 11 game against the Washington Redskins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson struggled against a Washington defense that harassed him all day. His cause was helped by the return of Keke Coutee and he'll have an easier matchup at home against the Titans next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton has giant afternoon]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( went for nine catches, a season-high 155 yards and two touchdowns on his nine targets in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton looked like the best wide receiver in the game on Sunday. He is obviously over his hamstring injury and with Andrew Luck dealing he should be considered a WR1 the rest of the way. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [IND - RB Marlon Mack runs for 61 yards, TD]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( rushed 16 times for 61 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 game against the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack finished a drive with a short score and had a solid day running the ball, but the game was out of hand before he could compile big numbers. He'll be a must-start RB2 against the porous Dolphins defense next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [IND - QB Andrew Luck tosses three TDs again]() Source: 1 No Source Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( completed 23-of-29 passes for 297 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Luck has been a maestro lately and is solidly in the strong QB1 tier. The only thing that held him back in this one was the Titans allowing the Colts to put Jacoby Brissett in early. Luck should be in lineups against the Dolphins next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [BAL - WR John Brown held to one catch](=) Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens WR [John Brown]( caught one pass for 23 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown's fantasy stock deflated along with the ball in the Ravens offense on Sunday. He won't be worth playing unless Joe Flacco comes back, even with Oakland up next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [TEN - WR Corey Davis disappoints in Week 11]() Source: 1 No Source Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis]( recorded just two catches for 30 yards on four targets in the Week 11 game against the Indianapolis Colts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis will be impossible to trust in our lineups unless Marcus Mariota can get back on the field. Don't drop him yet, but if the news is bad on Mariota, Davis will be mere emergency depth for the stretch run. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BAL - RB Alex Collins finds end zone](=) Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( rushed for 18 yards and one touchdown on seven carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Collins never got back to last year's usage and success and now it appears that Gus Edwards has overtaken him. He can be dropped in short bench leagues. Kenneth Dixon has also been designated for return in bad news for Collins dwindling value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [BAL - Gus Edwards surpasses 100-yard mark](=) Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Gus Edwards]( rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards will be a hot waiver pickup as his powerful style had more success than Alex Collins slashing and cutting. He'll be worth a flex look against Oakland next week, especially if Lamar Jackson gets another start. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson has solid debut](=) Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson]( went 13-for-19 for 150 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. He also rushed for 117 yards on 27 carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson wasn't asked to do much as a passer, so he had a middling fantasy day despite running for over 100 yards. He would be worth a streamer/superflex/QB2 look next week against Oakland if Joe Flacco isn't ready to return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [TEN - RB Dion Lewis goes nowhere in loss]() Source: NFL Tennessee Titans RB [Dion Lewis]( ran 10 times for 24 yards in the Week 11 game against the Indianapolis Colts and he had just one grab for eight yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lewis was featured early, but the Colts contained the Titans offense and then the wind went out of their sails when Marcus Mariota left the game. He'll be a flex play at best against the Texans next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [CIN - WR Tyler Boyd finishes with 71 yards](=) Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tyler Boyd]( caught four passes for 71 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Boyd wasn't a total loss today, but he isn't going to put up a ceiling game against the Ravens on the road without AJ Green on the field. He'll remain a low ceiling WR3/Flex as long as Green is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon finds end zone](=) Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon]( rushed for 14 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. He also caught three passes for 38 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon got an early score or otherwise would have been a bust today. The Ravens are still a tough run defense and the Bengals are going to have trouble getting Mixon going while AJ Green is out. That's the key to determining whether to play him against the Browns next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CIN - QB Andy Dalton throws two TDs](=) Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals QB [Andy Dalton]( went 19-for-36 for 211 yards and two touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. He also rushed for 29 yards on two carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dalton made the most of a tough matchup on the road without his #1 receiver. He's not streamable against the Browns next week unless AJ Green can play, but it does seem like Green is ahead of the pessimistic projections that put him out until December. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay has big afternoon](=) Source: 1 No Source Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay]( registered eight receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown on a game-high 14 targets in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay grew up as the Lions offense relied on him to win balls in tight coverage. He looked like a #1 receiver and the type of player you don't leave on the bench going forward. Some of that was extra targets with Marvin Jones out, but he still proved a lot this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley held in check]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley]( caught three passes for 32 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ridley is just end of the bench depth to roll out in a good matchup at this point. The Saints defense looks like that on paper, but he's still not a strong play on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [ATL - WR Julio Jones finds end zone]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( caught six passes for 118 yards and one touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is in top form when fantasy teams need him the most. He'll face a lot of Marshon Lattimore on Thanksgiving, but can't be benched. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 34. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford so-so in home win](=) Source: NFL Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( completed 23-of-37 passes for 220 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the Week 11 win against the Carolina Panthers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stafford's ceiling is too low to consider in fantasy lineups with Golden Tate gone and Marvin Jones out. We'll see if Jones can return for Thanksgiving. Either way, you won't want to play Stafford with the Bears coming to town. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 35. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess targeted eight times](=) Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( had just two grabs for 39 yards in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions despite tying for the team high with eight targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Funchess saw Darius Slay a lot of the time, but Cam Newton still forced the ball to him at times, and Funchess dropped an easy score early in the game. He's probably best suited as desperation depth against Seattle, but his value could go up with better matchups to come. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 36. [ATL - RB Tevin Coleman has decent performance]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons RB [Tevin Coleman]( rushed for 58 yards on eight carries against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. He also caught three passes for 27 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coleman's ceiling game against Washington feels like a distant memory now. He's just a flex play heading into New Orleans on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 37. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel posts 55 yards, TD](=) Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers WR [Curtis Samuel]( finished with five receptions, 55 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions on seven targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel is coming into his own as a route runner and receiver and has some potential as bench depth. He should be rostered in typical leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 38. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan throws for 291 yards]() Source: NFL.com Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( went 24-for-34 for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryan had some issues against the Cowboys pressure and the offense settled for too many field goals in this one. The Falcons are not an elite offense and Ryan is not an elite fantasy quarterback. He'll face a hostile Thanksgiving crowd and defense in New Orleans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 39. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore has huge performance](=) Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers WR [D.J. Moore]( registered seven receptions for 157 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore had the biggest play of the day and was featured in the pass offense against the lesser Lions corners. He will be hard to leave on the bench against Seattle next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 40. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper held to 36 yards]() Source: NFL.com Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( caught three passes for 36 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper had his worst game as a Cowboy, and his target share dropped steeply from what it had been thus far. He could see a lot of Josh Norman and has a WR3/Flex profile this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 41. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey totals 110 yards](=) Source: NFL Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey]( rushed 13 times for 53 yards in the Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions and he added six receptions for 57 yards on eight targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCaffrey touchdown binge ended and he didn't have any huge plays, so this was a floor game, which is scary in PPR leagues. He remains an elite fantasy running back with no signs of wear despite playing an unprecedented number of snaps this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 42. [CAR - QB Cam Newton tosses three touchdowns](=) Source: 1 No Source Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( completed 25-of-37 passes for 357 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton got banged up and was stopped by a middling Lions defense for a large part of this game, but he still came through for fantasy players, thanks to young speed at wide receiver. The Panthers are getting closer to the playoff bubble after two straight losses and have a hungry Seahawks team coming to town next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 43. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott has monster game]() Source: NFL.com Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( rushed for 122 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. He also caught seven passes for 79 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Elliott predictably took advantage of a Falcons defense that hasn't been able to stop many opposing running backs this year. He's peaking heading into a matchup on Thanksgiving against Washington. Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram get the Falcons defense Thanksgiving night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 44. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott has solid performance]() Source: NFL.com Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott]( went 22-for-32 for 208 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. He also rushed for five yards and one touchdown on four carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott's rushing score rescued an underwhelming passing day against one of the league's worst pass defense. Prescott is back to looking like a low-end streamer heading into a tough Turkey Day matchup with Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 45. [TB - TE O.J. Howard out of the game]() Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [O.J. Howard]( (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 11 game and is considered doubtful to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It might be a multi-week high ankle sprain for Howard. Next week against the 49ers seems like a stretch but Howard came back in the early end of his knee injury timeframe earlier this year and looked good. Don't drop him yet, but Cameron Brate is certainly worth a look as an add if you need a tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 46. [TB - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick benched in third quarter]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( was benched in the third quarter of the Week 11 game Sunday, Nov. 18, after throwing his third interception of the contest. He was replaced by [Jameis Winston](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzmagic VII the sequel is over. The Bucs have had to bench two different quarterbacks this year. Maybe we'll see Ryan Griffin before the end of the season. Winston will be a hot waiver wire pickup this week, but his leash is also short. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 47. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota injured in second quarter]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (hand) suffered an apparent hand injury late in the second quarter of Week 11 and was replaced by backup QB [Blaine Gabbert](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mariota's injury could related to his early season arm injury that limited his play for a good part of the season. This is terrible news for the Titans offense with Blaine Gabbert in at quarterback now. 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