Footballguys #214 - 11/21 - Happy Thanksgiving - News And Notes From Around The League

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[Footballguys DFS Power Grid Week 12 Sunday Main Slate](=) The Power Grid locks in their Daily Fantasy picks for the Week 12 Sunday Main Slate. Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and Ryan Hester debate Lamar Jackson, Carson Wentz, Melvin Gordon, Marlon Mack, Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, Rob Gronkowski, Cameron Brate, and many more! [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [DET - WR Marvin Jones out](#1) 2. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson ruled out](#2) 3. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson ruled out](#3) 4. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky has AC joint sprain](#4) 5. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} misses practice Wednesday](#5) 6. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen a limited participant](#6) 7. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith questionable for Week 12](#7) 8. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley off injury report](#8) 9. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell practices in full](#9) 10. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold does not practice](#10) 11. [NE - RB Sony Michel does limited work](#11) 12. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited at practice](#12) 13. [NE - WR Julian Edelman able to go full](#13) 14. [NE - Limited practice for QB Tom Brady](#14) 15. [BUF - Full practice for QB Josh Allen](#15) 16. [CLE - TE David Njoku limited in practice](#16) 17. [CIN - No practice for WR A.J. Green](#17) 18. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger rests Wednesday](#18) 19. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson remains out](#19) 20. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota limited](#20) 21. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder questionable](#21) 22. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill practices](#22) 23. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited](#23) 24. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake limited](#24) 25. [CHI - Two Bears out](#25) 26. [GB - Jake Kumerow designated to return](#26) 27. [GB - Geromino Allison's season over](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DET - WR Marvin Jones out]( Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions WR [Marvin Jones]( (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and he has been ruled out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There was an idea that Jones could miss the Week 11 game with a hope he could play on Thanksgiving in Week 12. That didn't happen as Jones now has to miss another week with this bone bruise. We should see Kenny Golladay get another huge target load (10-plus) with Jones sidelined. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson ruled out]( Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and he has been ruled out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This move was expected and is now official. Without Johnson on the field, the Lions turn to LeGarrette Blount as the primary ball carrier. We should see Theo Riddick get plenty of work in his receiving back role on Thanksgiving against the Bears. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson ruled out]( Source: Redskins.com - Jake Kring-Schreifels Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (rib) was ruled out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson has not been able to play since Week 8 against the Giants. On Thanksgiving we'll see Washington turn to Kapri Bibbs once again as their receiving back behind Adrian Peterson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky has AC joint sprain]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating an earlier report, Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (shoulder) is nursing a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, and he woke up Wednesday, Nov. 21, sore and with reduced mobility. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's doubtful for the Week 12 game, and it's possible he doesn't dress at all. The Bears could be turning to Chase Daniel as their starting quarterback against the Lions on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - WR Doug {NAME} misses practice Wednesday]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks WR [Doug {NAME}]( (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] {NAME} was feeling no pain in his knee last week but now this groin injury has popped up. He should be good to go in Week 12 against the Panthers and is a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen a limited participant](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( (back, calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen played with these injuries the last time out for the Vikings. After a bye in Week 10, Thielen should feel better. In fact, we won't be surprised to see him practice fully later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith questionable for Week 12](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith (foot) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and he is listed as questionable for the Week 12 game against the Atlanta Falcons on Thanksgiving night. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] After his huge game against the Eagles on Sunday (10 catches, 157 yards, one touchdown), Smith looks like he's on track to play on Thanksgiving. Even though he may not be 100 percent, Smith makes for a great WR2/flex option in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley off injury report](=) Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley]( (thigh) practiced in full on Wednesday, Nov. 21, and he was removed from the injury report ahead of the Week 12 game against the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] When Ridley played the Saints earlier this year, the rookie had seven catches for 146 yards and three touchdowns. With a full practice on Wednesday he's good to go and makes for a nice flex play with upside in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell practices in full]() Source: Patriots.com New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (ankle) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowell should get the most carries against the Patriots on Sunday. However, if we see Josh McCown as their quarterback then all Jets skill position players could suffer. That makes Crowell more of a RB3 or deep flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold does not practice]() Source: Patriots.com New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold's status for Sunday's home game against the Patriots is up in the air. By missing practice on Wednesday, Darnold is not on track to play. We could see Josh McCown as the starter for the Jets in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NE - RB Sony Michel does limited work]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Michel should be able to get a full practice in sometime this week. The Patriots had a bye in Week 11 and they are preparing for a road game against the Jets in Week 12. The rookie is a low-end RB2 or flex play in PPR leagues this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski limited at practice]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski]( (ankle, back) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski is back in action this week against the Jets after missing the last two games for the Patriots. He's one of those fantasy assets that is a must-start when healthy...even while working through a disappointing 2018 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NE - WR Julian Edelman able to go full]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman]( (foot) was able to practice in full on Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Against the Jets on Sunday, Edelman should post WR2 numbers for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NE - Limited practice for QB Tom Brady]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots QB [Tom Brady]( (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady is preparing to play against the Jets in Week 12. Fantasy GMs are preparing to start Brady as a QB1 as per usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BUF - Full practice for QB Josh Allen]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen]( (elbow) was able to take part in a full practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen is back in action for the Bills this week and that's good news. He'll continue his development and hopefully continue flashing some franchise quarterback ability. That being said, Fantasy GMs aren't going to be starting him against the Jaguars in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - TE David Njoku limited in practice]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (knee) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku is expected to be limited for the rest of the week. Check back on Friday to see what his status is before plugging him in as a low-end TE1 against the Bengals on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CIN - No practice for WR A.J. Green](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (toe) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, although per an earlier report there is a good chance he plays in the Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're a bit skeptical of Green's status, but the week of practice will reveal the reality of the situation. Monitor Green closely and see if he can get out there on Friday in a limited basis. Green has the cache to be one of those players you start on his first week back (although dropping expectations) even if he's limited. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger rests Wednesday]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (not injury related) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, but it was a regular mid-week rest. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a rest day for the veteran...like most every Wednesday. He's got QB1 written all over his projections for the game against the Broncos on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson remains out](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (ankle) remains out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Anderson can make it out to practice...even on a limited basis...some time during the week. Against the Patriots in Week 12, Anderson would only be a 'what the heck' flex if he can play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota limited]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( (neck) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll be monitoring his progress during the week of practice. The Titans play on Monday night against the Texans in Week 12. Mariota will have to show progress by Saturday in order to play. Have other options at the ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [WAS - WR Jamison Crowder questionable]( Source: Redskins.com - Jake Kring-Schreifels Washington Redskins WR [Jamison Crowder]( (ankle) is questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowder might be back for the Thanksgiving game against the Cowboys. If he does return to the slot for Washington, Crowder could post WR4/deep flex numbers for Fantasy GMs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill practices](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Tannehill]( (shoulder) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tannehill is back in the starting lineup for the Dolphins this week. He's not 100 percent healthy by his own admission but the team needs him against a high-powered Colts offense. Tannehill should perform like a QB2/streaming option for Fantasy GMs in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Parker could be back this week for the Dolphins. They'll need his help as injuries have ravaged their WR corps in 2018. Against the Colts on Sunday, Parker is worth considering as a WR4 or deep flex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake limited](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Kenyan Drake]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drake has been dealing with this shoulder injury for some time. He's the backup to Frank Gore and doesn't get as many touches as he perhaps should. With his current role, Drake is worth considering as a RB3 or flex option in PPR formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CHI - Two Bears out]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears LB Aaron Lynch (concussion) and TE [Adam Shaheen]( (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, and are out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Shaheen, Trey Burton sees his role as the primary tight end go unchanged. With Chase Daniel starting at quarterback we are lowering the expectations for the Bears offense on Thanksgiving. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [GB - Jake Kumerow designated to return]( Source: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin - Ryan Wood Green Bay Packers WR Jake Kumerow (shoulder) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The fourth-year UDFA out of Wisconsin-Whitewater was putting on a show for two games in the preseason before getting hurt. He had six catches for 190 yards and two touchdowns in two preseason games for the Packers this year. Kumerow is an interesting sleeper in dynasty leagues and has a lot of competition in front of him at the wide receiver position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [GB - Geromino Allison's season over]( Source: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin - Ryan Wood Green Bay Packers WR [Geronimo Allison]('s (groin) season is over after the Packers used their second Reserve/Injured designation to return on WR Jake Kumerow (shoulder) Wednesday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers just placed Allison on Injured Reserve earlier this month. The talented third-year pro seemed to be building on the mini-breakout he had in 2017. Allison made it through only five games, posting 20 catches for 303 yards and two touchdowns. The Packers move forward with Davante Adams as their lead receiver with guys like Randall Cobb, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Equanimeous St. Brown, Jake Kumerow and J'Mon Moore competing for targets behind him. [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. Happy Thanksgiving and Peace and Grace to you. 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: =