Footballguys #221 - 11/28 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #221 - 11/28 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #221 -- Wednesday Night, November 28th, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Thursday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CIN - WR A.J. Green says he'll play](#1) 2. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette's appeal denied](#2) 3. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky officially limited](#3) 4. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold back at practice Wednesday](#4) 5. [CIN - WR A.J. Green logs limited practice](#5) 6. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky doesn't practice](#6) 7. [BAL - No practice for RB Alex Collins](#7) 8. [JAX - RB Carlos Hyde likely to see more action](#8) 9. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler fully practices](#9) 10. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown limited Wednesday](#10) 11. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham does not practice](#11) 12. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald gets mid-week rest](#12) 13. [BAL - No practice for Gus Edwards](#13) 14. [IND - TE Clive Walford added by Colts](#14) 15. [SEA - J.D. McKissic officially activated](#15) 16. [TB - RB Peyton Barber practices in full](#16) 17. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited in practice](#17) 18. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald doesn't practice](#18) 19. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger given day off](#19) 20. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill practices in full](#20) 21. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited in practice](#21) 22. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith has full practice](#22) 23. [NYG - TE Evan Engram misses practice](#23) 24. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess still not practicing](#24) 25. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins no go for practice](#25) 26. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel sidelined Wednesday](#26) 27. [TB - WR DeSean Jackson has limited practice](#27) 28. [BAL - No practice for QB Joe Flacco](#28) 29. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson misses practice](#29) 30. [KC - S Eric Berry practicing](#30) 31. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake limited](#31) 32. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola out of practice](#32) 33. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman still not ready to return](#33) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - WR A.J. Green says he'll play]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Fletcher Page Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (toe) said he'll play in Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green's return doesn't automatically put him back in your fantasy lineup...mainly because the Bengals are moving forward with Jeff Driskel at quarterback for the rest of the year. If Green is going to play on Sunday against the Broncos, we'd see him more as a high-end WR2 than his normal WR1 status. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette's appeal denied]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]('s appeal of his one-game suspension was denied Wednesday, Nov. 28, and he'll be out for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette will miss a home game against the Colts on Sunday. The Jaguars will move forward with T.J. Yeldon and Carlos Hyde in the backfield. Yeldon is an RB2/flex play while Hyde is more of a RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky officially limited]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trubisky was close to playing on Thanksgiving last week. He should be able to play on the road Sunday against the Giants. Stay tuned for his practice status later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold back at practice Wednesday]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (foot) returned to practice Wednesday, Nov. 28, and was a limited participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold hasn't played since Week 9 against the Dolphins. He's getting closer to a return but is no guarantee to get back on the field Sunday against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CIN - WR A.J. Green logs limited practice]() Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Marvin Lewis believes that Green will play this week against the Broncos. With Jeff Driskel at quarterback, we can recommend Green as a WR2 in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky doesn't practice]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (shoulder) missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trubisky was close to playing on Thanksgiving last week. He should be able to play on the road Sunday against the Giants. Stay tuned for his practice status later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [BAL - No practice for RB Alex Collins]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( (foot) was held out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Collins has been passed up by Gus Edwards on the depth chart. Even if he does play, the role going forward for Collins will be altered negatively. It might be some time before he's cleared to return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [JAX - RB Carlos Hyde likely to see more action]() Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Carlos Hyde]( is likely to see more action in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts with RB [Leonard Fournette]('s one-game suspension upheld. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hyde should see more action...but he's still working in a RBBC with T.J. Yeldon this week. He's played about 12 snaps on average over the last three games, but Hyde should see an increase against the Colts on Sunday. We feel Hyde could produce like a RB3/deep flex play for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler fully practices](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler]( (neck) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ekeler has a big opportunity as the Chargers starter with Melvin Gordon out. On the road against the Steelers, Ekeler should perform like a low-end RB1 in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYJ - QB Josh McCown limited Wednesday]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Josh McCown]( (back, hand) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sam Darnold was back at practice on Wednesday but on a limited basis. They might use McCown as their starter one more week with the rookie still on the mend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham does not practice](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers TE [Jimmy Graham]( (knee, thumb) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers are out of the playoff hunt, so there's no need to rush Graham out there. We could see plenty of Lance Kendricks against the Cardinals on Sunday if Graham can't play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald gets mid-week rest]() Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald]( (not injury related) was given the day off from practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As per usual for the veteran star. He'll be playing against the Packers on Sunday and is a WR3/flex for Fantasy GMs in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - No practice for Gus Edwards]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Gus Edwards]( (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards has been the workhorse for the Ravens offense over the last two weeks. They may just be giving him some rest here. Make sure to check on his practice status on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - TE Clive Walford added by Colts]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent TE [Clive Walford]( (Jets) was signed by the Indianapolis Colts Wednesday, Nov. 28, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Walford has bounced around the league during his pro career. He's a move tight end who can create mismatches due to his athleticism but his game is inconsistent as the day is long. Walford will compete for snaps/playing time behind starting tight end Eric Ebron. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [SEA - J.D. McKissic officially activated]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Seattle Seahawks WR [J.D. McKissic]( (foot) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list to the active roster Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKissic can help the team as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He may not have much fantasy value as the Seahawks have a jam-packed group of running backs in front of him like Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny and Mike Davis. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [TB - RB Peyton Barber practices in full](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Peyton Barber]( (ankle, shoulder) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a good sign for Barber's availability in Week 13. The team is at home to face the Panthers on Sunday. Barber is a RB3/flex play for Fantasy GMs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CAR - QB Cam Newton limited in practice]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] On the road against the Buccaneers in Week 13, Newton is a top-5 QB play for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald doesn't practice]( Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (hip) was not able to practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McDonald has been banged up quite a bit as a pro. This hip injury is considered minor but make sure to check back on his status later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger given day off]( Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger]( (rest) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a day off for Big Ben here....as per usual on Wednesday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [MIA - QB Ryan Tannehill practices in full](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Tannehill]( (shoulder) was able to practice in full Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tannehill was back last week and almost led the Dolphins to a win over the Colts. This week, the Dolphins are at home to take on the Bills. That makes Tannehill a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited in practice](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker has been dealing with this shoulder injury for some time. He lacks much fantasy value at home against the Bills in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith has full practice](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith (toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A good sign for the rookie's availability in Week 13. The Saints travel to play the Cowboys on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NYG - TE Evan Engram misses practice]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Earlier reports indicated Engram could practice today but that's not the case. He insists that he'll play on Sunday against the Bears but we'll have to see him in practice on Friday at the latest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess still not practicing]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( (back) remained out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Back injuries are always tricky to deal with. Funchess missed last week's game and we'll have to see if he can practice later in the week in order to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins no go for practice]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (foot) was absent from practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A bit surprising news here as the Chiefs are coming out of their Week 12 bye. Watkins could be saved up for a playoff run (which could end up at the Super Bowl), so there's no need to rush him back out there if he's not fully ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CAR - WR Curtis Samuel sidelined Wednesday]() Source: The Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers WR [Curtis Samuel]( (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel is a playmaker for the Panthers offense, scoring four touchdowns in a limited role over the last four weeks. Monitor his practice status during the week if you're considering him as a cheap DFS play or as a 'what the heck' flex in season-long leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [TB - WR DeSean Jackson has limited practice]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [DeSean Jackson]( (thumb) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28, while wearing a small brace on his injured left thumb. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The brace on his thumb might make it difficult to catch passes. He doesn't have great chemistry with QB Jameis Winston and is only a deep flex play against the Panthers in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [BAL - No practice for QB Joe Flacco]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Baltimore Ravens QB [Joe Flacco]( (hip) is not practicing Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lamar Jackson should start again for the Ravens this week. Reporters around the team speculate that Flacco will need to get in a full week of practice before he returns to the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson misses practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) is not practicing Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson missed the game on Thanksgiving against the Bears and it looks like he'll miss another game. That means LeGarrette Blount could be the leading ball-carrier for the Lions in Week 13 against the Rams. Blount would be a RB3 or deep flex play in this matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [KC - S Eric Berry practicing](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Kansas City Chiefs SS Eric Berry (Achilles') is practicing for the first time this season Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Berry returns to the field for the first time since training camp. The Chiefs look like they'll make a deep postseason run and there's plenty of time to get Berry ramped up before the playoffs get here. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [MIA - RB Kenyan Drake limited]() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins RB [Kenyan Drake]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drake is going to be non-contact this week in practice...just like he was last week. He played against the Colts and had a nice day for Fantasy GMs with a couple of touchdowns. Drake will be limited this week but should be able to play against the Bills barring a setback. He's a deep flex...almost a 'what the heck' flex in this tough matchup on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola out of practice]() Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins WR [Danny Amendola]( (knee) is out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Amendola was hurt early in the game against the Colts last week. Not practicing today doesn't mean he won't play in Week 13, so make sure to watch his practice status during the week if you'd want to use him as a 'what the heck' flex against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman still not ready to return]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles') is doing better but is 'not all the way back yet,' according to head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman has spent the entire season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, and the team has until Dec. 6 to activate him or place him on season-ending Injured Reserve. If active, Foreman could potentially cut into the touches for Lamar Miller. [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](=). 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