Footballguys #235 - 12/12 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[BAL - QB Joe Flacco benched](#5) 6. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson takes over full time](#6) 7. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny misses practice](#7) 8. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers not as effective vs. KC](#8) 9. [NO - New Orleans adds TE Erik Swoope](#9) 10. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola does not practice](#10) 11. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen able to go full](#11) 12. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford limited](#12) 13. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson still sidelined](#13) 14. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson nursing hip injury](#14) 15. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton limited in practice](#15) 16. [CLE - TE David Njoku practices in full](#16) 17. [ATL - No practice for WR Julio Jones](#17) 18. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson limited](#18) 19. [ARI - RB David Johnson on the sidelines](#19) 20. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton does not practice](#20) 21. [NO - WR Brandon Marshall shown the door](#21) 22. [DAL - Ezekiel Elliot rests his shoulder](#22) 23. [BUF - RB Chris Ivory fully practices](#23) 24. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has full practice](#24) 25. [NYJ - WR Quincy Enunwa still out](#25) 26. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell remains absent](#26) 27. [BUF - No practice for RB LeSean McCoy](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [KC - RB Spencer Ware doubtful]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs RB [Spencer Ware]( (shoulder, hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12, and is doubtful for Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A short week for the Chiefs means they'll be looking elsewhere for a lead back with Ware likely to miss Thursday night's game against the Chargers. Damien Williams should lead the way on the ground, providing RB3/flex value for Fantasy GMs in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz's season may be over](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating an earlier report, Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (back) is not expected to play in Week 15, and his season could be over. The team is still gathering information on his health. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Eagles should be most concerned with Wentz's long-term health. They've got Nick Foles to take over for him if Wentz has to shut it down for the rest of the 2018 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler not playing](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler]( (neck, concussion) has been ruled out for Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Melvin Gordon (knee) is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Chiefs. If he doesn't play, the Chargers have to turn to Justin Jackson as their lead back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon questionable](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday, Dec. 13, against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon's status is truly up in the air. He's considered a game-time decision in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco benched](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens QB [Joe Flacco]( has been replaced by QB [Lamar Jackson]( as the starting quarterback Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Flacco has been cleared from the hip injury that knocked him out for a few games. He'll be the backup to Lamar Jackson in Week 15. With Flacco's return, we might see Jackson have a shorter leash as the team's starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson takes over full time](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson]( was named the starting quarterback Wednesday, Dec. 12, and QB [Joe Flacco]( will be the backup. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Flacco has been cleared from the hip injury that cost him a few games. He replaces Robert Griffin III as the backup to Jackson. We've got Jackson as a QB1 this week but he may be on a shorter leash due to Flacco's return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny misses practice]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks RB [Rashaad Penny]( (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll have to see if Penny can practice later in the week. Chris Carson will be the lead back even if Penny can play against the 49ers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [LAC - QB Philip Rivers not as effective vs. KC](=) Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports Los Angeles Chargers QB [Philip Rivers]( has produced his lowest passer rating (84.2) against the Kansas City Chiefs compared to any other opponent whom he's faced more than three times in his 15-year career. He faces the Chiefs in Week 15 on Thursday, Dec. 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Rivers can have a big game on Thursday night against a poor Chiefs defense. The Chiefs have the 32nd ranked pass defense in the league, allowing an average of 282.1 passing yard per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NO - New Orleans adds TE Erik Swoope]( Source: NFLCommunications.com Free-agent TE [Erik Swoope]( (Colts) was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Swoope, a former basketball player from the University of Miami, has flashed when healthy. Landing with the Saints is quite interesting from a dynasty perspective but he's unlikely to make much of an impact in re-draft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [MIA - WR Danny Amendola does not practice](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [Danny Amendola]( (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Amendola has been bothered by this knee injury for some time. He caught one pass against the Patriots (his lone target) last week and Fantasy GMs have much better options at the WR position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen able to go full](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( (ankle) was able to take part in a full practice session Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen injured his ankle in Week 14 but he barely missed any playing time. A full practice on Wednesday is a good sign for his availability. The Vikings are at home in Week 15 to play the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford limited]( Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (back) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions are on the road to play against the Bills in Week 15. Stafford is not going to be in many fantasy lineups due to the matchup and his play in recent weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson still sidelined]( Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) was held out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson may have to miss his fourth straight game due to this knee injury. The Lions are on the road against the Bills in Week 15 and they should continue to use LeGarrette Blount and Zach Zenner to run the ball. Theo Riddick continues in his normal, pass-catching role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson nursing hip injury]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson]( (hip) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. He was the only player listed on the team's official injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears might just be giving Robinson some extra rest here. We'll know more about his status later in the week. If Robinson plays in Week 15, he's got WR2 or flex appeal at home against the Packers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - WR Courtland Sutton limited in practice](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos WR [Courtland Sutton]( (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sutton is trending in the right direction. He hasn't flourished since Demaryius Thomas was traded away and being banged up against the Browns in Week 15 doesn't give us a ton of confidence. The rookie has talent but has yet to have a big breakout game. We've got him as a WR2/flex play in Week 15 at home against the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - TE David Njoku practices in full](=) Source: 92.3 The Fan - Daryl Ruiter Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (knee) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The math this week is simple. Njoku is healthy and playing against the Broncos. Denver historically struggles to cover the tight end (see George Kittle last week)...so Fantasy GMs can lock Njoku in as a TE1 in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [ATL - No practice for WR Julio Jones]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (foot, calf) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just the normal day of rest for Jones here. Start him as a WR1 just as you do ever week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson limited]( Source: The Athletic - Daniel Popper Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things could be tough for Washington on the road against the Jaguars in Week 15. Peterson is a RB3 or deep flex play for Fantasy GMs this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [ARI - RB David Johnson on the sidelines]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson]( (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12, but head coach Steve Wilks said that Johnson is expected to play. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just keep an eye on Johnson's status later in the week. The team expects him to go and Johnson is a RB1 on the road against the Falcons in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton does not practice](=) Source: Colts.com - Andrew Walker Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton has been bothered by this ankle injury for some time but he still plays and produces. Check back on his status later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NO - WR Brandon Marshall shown the door]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates New Orleans Saints WR [Brandon Marshall]( was released Wednesday, Dec. 12, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Marshall was with the Saints for about a month yet he didn't appear in a game. The veteran receiver is almost at the end of his pro career. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [DAL - Ezekiel Elliot rests his shoulder](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12, as he was resting his shoulder. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's the plan for the Cowboys going forward. Elliott is a RB1 for Fantasy GMs every week, and he should be the centerpiece of the gameplan against the Colts in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [BUF - RB Chris Ivory fully practices](=) Source: Buffalo Bills PR Buffalo Bills RB [Chris Ivory]( (shoulder) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Bills here as they may be without LeSean McCoy this week. That would make Ivory the lead back in Week 15. If that's his role, Ivory has flex appeal for Fantasy GMs in the second round of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold has full practice]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (foot) was a full practice participant Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold's foot injury bothered him a bit last week but a full practice on Wednesday means he's good to go in Week 15. The Jets are at home against the Texans on Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NYJ - WR Quincy Enunwa still out]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets WR [Quincy Enunwa]( (ankle) was held out of practice for a second straight day Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Enunwa could be out this Saturday against the Texans. Fantasy GMs have better options even if Enunwa can practice later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYJ - RB Isaiah Crowell remains absent]() Source: NJ.com - Darryl Slater New York Jets RB [Isaiah Crowell]( (toe) could not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like the Jets could have Eli McGuire as the lead back in Week 15 against the Texans. If Crowell does not play and McGuire (who is limited this week by an ankle injury) gets the start we can only recommend him as an RB2 or flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BUF - No practice for RB LeSean McCoy](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( (hamstring) was held out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy might have to be shut down this week...and perhaps beyond. That would make Chris Ivory the lead back for the Bills. 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