Footballguys #148 - 9/14 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[SF - Jeffery Wilson joins active roster](#8) 9. [LAC - Andre Patton promoted](#9) 10. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson should play](#10) 11. [NYJ - WR Demaryius Thomas questionable](#11) 12. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham ready to play](#12) 13. [KC - Byron Pringle joins active roster](#13) 14. [NE - RB Brandon Bolden to miss Week 2](#14) 15. [NYJ - ILB C.J. Mosley hoping to play](#15) 16. [SF - Jeff Wilson likely to be promoted](#16) 17. [SEA - WR David Moore could return for Week 3](#17) 18. [DAL - Cedrick Wilson added to 53-man roster](#18) 19. [TEN - Dalyn Dawkins back in Tennessee](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYJ - Le'Veon Bell listed as questionable]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB Le'Veon Bell (shoulder) was limited during practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things seem to be trending in the direction of Bell playing on Monday night. Against the Browns defense, Bell should post RB1 numbers for Fantasy GMs...even with Trevor Siemian starting at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott seeks more touches](=) Source: The Associated Press - Schuyler Dixon Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]( says he's ready for a larger workload after logging 13 rushing attempts for 53 yards and catching one pass for 10 yards in the team's Week 1 win over the New York Giants. 'I think I'm ready now for a normal workload,' Elliott said Wednesday, Sept. 11. 'It just depends on how ... (the coaches) are feeling on Sunday. But if they ask, I'll be able to go out there and do it.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys were managing Elliott's touches after a lengthy holdout. With that first game out of the way, it's time to start using him as the centerpiece of the offense. We're excited about what Kellen Moore is bringing to the table as the OC of the Cowboys and obviously Elliott is a top RB1 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - RB James White makes trip](=) Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy New England Patriots RB [James White]( made the trip Saturday, Sept. 14, to Miami for the team's Week 2 game against the Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There was some speculation that White may miss the game with his wife expecting. Instead, looks like White is going to be there for the game. He's always got flex appeal in PPR leagues, especially in what should be a very one-sided matchup on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold ruled out]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold]( (illness) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and has been ruled out for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold has mono and could miss a month of playing time. The Jets will turn to Trevor Siemian as their starting quarterback. Downgrade all Jets receiving weapons accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CLE - Questionable tag for WR Rashard Higgins]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Rashard Higgins]( (knee) was limited during practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins wants to go but the team might decide to severely limit his snaps or just shut him down for Monday night. They've got plenty of weapons in the passing game if Higgins has to miss Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CLE - Dontrell Hilliard to miss game]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns RB [Dontrell Hilliard]( (concussion) didn't practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and was ruled out of the team's Week 2 game Monday, Sept. 16, against the New York Jets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could mean more work for Nick Chubb, specifically when it comes to passing downs. The Browns are looking to bounce back on Monday night against the Jets after getting embarrassed against the Titans in Week 1. Without Hilliard, D'Ernest Johnson could get some playing time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DEN - Tim Patrick undergoes surgery](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos WR [Tim Patrick]( (hand) underwent surgery Thursday, Sept. 12, to repair his broken hand. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patrick is on Injured Reserve for the Broncos. Without him on the depth chart, rookie Juwann Winfree should be the No. 4 receiver for the team. We like Winfree in deep dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - Jeffery Wilson joins active roster](=) Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers practice squad RB Jeffery Wilson was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE [Kaden Smith](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 49ers had to get more depth at the running back position with Tevin Coleman (ankle) banged up. Wilson could work into the mix behind Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - Andre Patton promoted](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers practice squad WR Andre Patton was signed to the 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived LB Chris Peace. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Rutgers in 2017, Patton has been on the Chargers practice squad for the last couple of seasons. With Mike Williams as a game-time decision, the Chargers felt like they needed some depth at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson should play]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (calf) fully participated in practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and is not on the injury report for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're in wait-and-see mode with the Jets offense now that Trevor Siemian is the quarterback. He was known to check down a lot when he was the starter with the Broncos. We'll see what kind of chemistry Siemian has with Anderson and the rest of the weapons on the Jets offense. Anderson should be considered a WR4 in Monday night's game against the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NYJ - WR Demaryius Thomas questionable]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and is listed as questionable for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas did not get any practice time in during the week, so even if he does play no Fantasy GMs out there should be turning to the veteran receiver in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham ready to play]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (hip) fully participated in practice Saturday, Sept. 14, and is not on the injury report for Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham is good to go, so get him in your lineup. He is a WR1 for Fantasy GMs on Monday night against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [KC - Byron Pringle joins active roster]() Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Byron Pringle]( on Saturday, Sept. 14, was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. In a corresponding move, DB Tremon Smith was waived. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Undrafted out of Kansas State in 2018, Pringle has been an impressive sleeper prospect for the Chiefs. He's got deep speed and Pringle doesn't need to throttle down in order to change direction. We'll continue to monitor him in super deep dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NE - RB Brandon Bolden to miss Week 2](=) Source: Patriots.com RB [Brandon Bolden]( (hamstring) on Saturday, Sept. 15, was downgraded to out for the team's Week's 2 game against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He was limited all week due to this hamstring injury. With Bolden out, we might see rookie Damien Harris be on the active roster for the game against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYJ - ILB C.J. Mosley hoping to play](=) Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets LB C.J. Mosley (groin) didn't practice again Saturday, Sept. 14, but is holding out hope of playing in Week 2 on Monday, Sept. 16, although he didn't sound overly optimistic. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] 'I expect to play (Monday), but if my body isn't there, I won't be able to,' said Mosley, who has been having difficulty planting and driving, but hopes to test his injury again Sunday. The Jets roster is beat up seemingly more than anybody else after just one week. Expect the Browns to get the 'W' on Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [SF - Jeff Wilson likely to be promoted](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers RB [Jeff Wilson]( is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tevin Coleman has an ankle injury and the 49ers need depth, so Wilson gets called up for Week 2. He might get a few touches against the Bengals, but Matt Breida is the lead back and Raheem Mostert will be mixed in too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [SEA - WR David Moore could return for Week 3]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Seattle Seahawks WR [David Moore]( (shoulder) could return for Week 3's game against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Pete Carroll. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll continue to monitor Moore in dynasty formats. He was already ruled out for Week 2 versus the Pittsburgh Steelers despite having a good week of practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [DAL - Cedrick Wilson added to 53-man roster](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys WR Cedrick Wilson was promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster Saturday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson, a 2018 sixth-round pick out of Boise State, missed all of last year due to a shoulder injury. He didn't quite do enough to make the 53-man roster out of camp, but the Cowboys wanted to keep him around as a developmental prospect on the practice squad. Now, Wilson is active and likely their fifth wide receiver with some special teams duties for Week 2's game against Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TEN - Dalyn Dawkins back in Tennessee](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport The Tennessee Titans re-signed free agent RB Dalyn Dawkins to the practice squad Thursday, Sept. 12; in a corresponding move, QB Logan Woodside (elbow) was placed on the PS injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dawkins, the nephew of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins, was picked up by the Titans as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State in 2018. He's a smaller back (5'7" 185 pounds) but can play on all three downs. We've been monitoring him in super deep dynasty formats. 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