Footballguys #222 - 11/29 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky likely to sit again](#1) 2. [LAC - Another full practice for RB Austin Ekeler](#2) 3. [OAK - QB Derek Carr takes part in practice](#3) 4. [HOU - WR Demaryius Thomas practices in full](#4) 5. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins listed as limited](#5) 6. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee limited again](#6) 7. [TB - RB Peyton Barber downgraded](#7) 8. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson sits again](#8) 9. [IND - TE Eric Ebron fully practices](#9) 10. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton limited](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson should play](#11) 12. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen takes part in practice](#12) 13. [CIN - WR A.J. Green limited again](#13) 14. [TB - WR DeSean Jackson has limited practice](#14) 15. [IND - RB Marlon Mack cleared to practice](#15) 16. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson absent from practice](#16) 17. [BAL - RB Alex Collins back on practice field](#17) 18. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins remains sidelined](#18) 19. [BAL - Gus Edwards returns to work](#19) 20. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco returns to practice](#20) 21. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs remains out](#21) 22. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess back on field](#22) 23. [CIN - Andre Smith back with Bengals](#23) 24. [DAL - Tyron Smith trending downward](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky likely to sit again]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (shoulder) is likely to sit again in Week 13 as the team plays it safe with him. QB [Chase Daniel]( will get the start against the New York Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Daniel is a low end QB2/Superflex, but one with an acceptable floor after he was competent last week. He'll face a not too imposing Giants defense this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAC - Another full practice for RB Austin Ekeler](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler]( (neck) was a full participant at practice for the second straight day Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ekeler is ready to go as the Chargers lead back with Melvin Gordon banged up. In PPR leagues, Ekeler could perform like a RB1 with his improved workload. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [OAK - QB Derek Carr takes part in practice]( Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders QB [Derek Carr]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr is likely going to have to play 'catch up' football against the Chiefs in Week 13. Even with that heightened sense of needing to score due to the opponents nearly unstoppable offense, Carr is a QB2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [HOU - WR Demaryius Thomas practices in full](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (wrist) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas was a touchdown hog for the Texans the last time out. While those targets in the red zone may vary slightly from week to week, Thomas has shown enough in this offense to be a WR3 or flex play at least for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins listed as limited](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (foot) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It would be news if Hopkins wasn't limited during the week of practice. Start him as you normally would. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee limited again](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Keke Coutee]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee is a helluva talent when fully healthy. He has fought this hamstring injury for some time and we can't recommend him more than anything as a deep flex play in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - RB Peyton Barber downgraded]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Peyton Barber]( put in a limited practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's something worth monitoring if you're going to consider Barber this week against the Panthers. Fantasy GMs likely have better options as Barber is projected as a low-end RB3 in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson sits again](=) Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Johnson is going to miss another game for the Lions. That makes LeGarrette Blount their lead back with Theo Riddick continuing as their primary pass-catching back. Riddick has low-end RB2 or flex value in PPR leagues while Blount is a RB4 or deep flex this week against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [IND - TE Eric Ebron fully practices]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Eric Ebron]( (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't have to worry about his missed practice yesterday. Ebron is a strong TE1 with Jack Doyle sidelined, and perhaps even good enough to merit flex consideration if you have another strong TE1 as he scored three times against the Jaguars in the first meeting. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton limited]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jalen Ramsey was out, so Hilton appears to be in better shape than his nemesis on the Jaguars side of the ball. As long as he plays, Hilton deserves at least WR3/Flex consideration. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson should play]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (rib) has looked good running this week and is expected to play, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Thompson has missed six games this year due to rib injuries. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Consider Thompson a PPR flex, but he could be rusty in his first game back from injury. He could be a prime target for Colt McCoy in the short passing game, especially if Washington falls behind. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen takes part in practice]() Source: The Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen is healthy, but not very explosive in recent games. He did have a nice game against the Bucs in the first matchup, so he's still in the low TE1 ranks, but he has very little momentum right now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - WR A.J. Green limited again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (toe) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No matter what Green says, he is not a sure thing to play, but if he is active on Sunday, it will be difficult to bench him, even with a backup quarterback in. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TB - WR DeSean Jackson has limited practice]() Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [DeSean Jackson]( (hand, thumb) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29, but did not catch passes. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson is going to be a small part of the pass offense if he is even active. He and Jameis Winston have struggled to get on the same page this year. Chris Godwin and Adam Humphries are better plays this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - RB Marlon Mack cleared to practice]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (concussion) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, as he works his way back from a concussion suffered Sunday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He is on track to be ready for the matchup at Jacksonville Sunday. Consider him a low ceiling RB2 in a tough matchup, but against a team that just went through a lot of turmoil this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson absent from practice]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (shoulder) was not at practice Thursday, Nov. 29, as he deals with a sore shoulder. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson's numbers have been small when he hasn't scored lately, and Washington is getting back Chris Thompson. Peterson is more low ceiling flex than RB2 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BAL - RB Alex Collins back on practice field](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Alex Collins]( (foot) was able to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, after sitting out with a foot injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens backfield is getting crowded again. If Gus Edwards ankle issue comes up on Sunday or the rookie has a rough afternoon, Collins could have some value again yet. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins remains sidelined]( Source: The Kansas City Star - Brooke Pryor Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (foot) is not practicing Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins is looking like he'll miss another week. Since he had a bye to rest his foot, this could indicate an even longer absence than just Week 13. Chris Conley will get to start in his place, but he is a low floor play that only came alive when the Chiefs were in one of the biggest shootouts in NFL history. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BAL - Gus Edwards returns to work](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Gus Edwards]( (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards is a boom/bust RB2/Flex this week against a weak Falcons run defense, but a Falcons offense that could jump out to a lead and put the Ravens running game in the backseat of the game plan. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco returns to practice](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens QB [Joe Flacco]( (hip) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, as he deals with a hip injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Flacco could be back next week if he gets in a full week of practice, but likely only if Lamar Jackson bombs at Atlanta this week and the Ravens lose. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [MIN - WR Stefon Diggs remains out](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Goessling Minnesota Vikings WR [Stefon Diggs]( (knee) missed his second straight day of practice Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Diggs has said he will play on Sunday afternoon against the Patriots, but he said the same thing before Week 9, which he missed. This is tougher matchup and the Vikings don't have a bye on the other side of it, so his proclamation is a little more trustworthy, although we'll still want to check in Sunday morning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CAR - WR Devin Funchess back on field]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Person Carolina Panthers WR [Devin Funchess]( (back) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 29, after sitting out the previous day with a back injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Funchess should play this week, but he has been passed by DJ Moore and should only be considered a desperation play despite the matchup, although he's one that could work out because of the matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CIN - Andre Smith back with Bengals]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Free-agent OT Andre Smith (Cardinals) was re-signed to an undisclosed deal by the Cincinnati Bengals Thursday, Nov. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Smith takes the field at left tackle for the Bengals, the Broncos pass rush will likely have his second field day of the year against him. This could slow down the Jeff Driskel sleeper train. Whether Smith is in or its Cedric Ogbuehi, it's going to be tough to stop the Broncos pass rushers from getting home. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [DAL - Tyron Smith trending downward]() Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith (neck, elbow) isn't looking good to play Thursday, Nov. 29, according to a source. OT Cameron Fleming would start in his place. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Saints pass rush has been coming on with Marcus Davenport back and it's certainly not good news for the Cowboys running game either. The Saints defense could create some big plays against a stressed out Cowboys line trying to help the offense keep up with Drew Brees and company. [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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