Footballguys #154 - 9/20 - Buy Low, Sell High Plus News And Notes From Around The League

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We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. Plus a killer article from our Sigmund Bloom. Let's go. J SITE NEWS A. [FREE CONTENT - Buy Low, Sell High: Week 3](=) Our Sigmund Bloom with a look at the best players to buy low and sell high on entering Week 3, plus a look at players with newfound opportunity to add in deep dynasty leagues. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NE - New England parts ways with WR Antonio Brown](#1) 2. [CAR - Kyle Allen to start Sunday](#2) 3. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to miss Week 3](#3) 4. [KC - RB Damien Williams ruled out](#4) 5. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham on track to play](#5) 6. [PIT - RB James Conner takes part in practice](#6) 7. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard off injury report](#7) 8. [CIN - WR A.J. Green to miss another game](#8) 9. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson earns promotion](#9) 10. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota still the starter](#10) 11. [BUF - RB Devin Singletary out for Week 3](#11) 12. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed still absent](#12) 13. [IND - RB Marlon Mack back on field](#13) 14. [PHI - WR DeSean Jackson out](#14) 15. [SEA - Questionable tag for RB Rashaad Penny](#15) 16. [NYJ - WR Demaryius Thomas listed as doubtful](#16) 17. [KC - WR Demarcus Robinson fully practices](#17) 18. [BAL - Week 3 injury report for Baltimore](#18) 19. [CLE - TE David Njoku headed to IR](#19) 20. [LAC - WR Mike Williams will be in uniform](#20) 21. [HOU - Houston's Week 3 injury report](#21) 22. [HOU - WR Will Fuller a full participant](#22) 23. [OAK - Oakland's Week 3 injury report](#23) 24. [PIT - Week 3 injury report for Pittsburgh](#24) 25. [NYG - NY Giants' Week 3 injury report](#25) 26. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham back at practice](#26) 27. [NE - Marshall Newhouse to start at LT](#27) 28. [CLE - Cleveland rules out 4](#28) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NE - New England parts ways with WR Antonio Brown]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New England Patriots WR [Antonio Brown]( was released Friday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman get big bumps on this move and Phillip Dorsett becomes rosterable again. Brown won't get signed right away and might not play again this year, if ever, pending the outcome of his current legal situation and behavior in response to it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CAR - Kyle Allen to start Sunday]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Carolina Panthers QB [Kyle Allen]( will start in Week 3 on Sunday, Sept. 22, in place of injured QB [Cam Newton]( (foot). [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen is another former air raid quarterback. He wasn't overwhelmed in a Week 17 start last year and might look decent against a weak Cardinals defense. He'll face Kyler Murray, who he beat out at Texas A&M. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to miss Week 3]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (foot) on Friday, Sept. 20, was ruled out of the team's Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals, and will be replaced by [Kyle Allen](. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton isn't a sure thing for Week 4 and it's possible we don't see him until after the team's Week 7 bye. He's not an essential hold in short bench leagues with his poor performance turning him into a fantasy liability in the first two games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [KC - RB Damien Williams ruled out]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Kansas City Chiefs RB [Damien Williams]( (knee) on Friday, Sept. 20, was ruled out for the team's Week 3 game against the Baltimore Ravens. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] LeSean McCoy is a solid RB2 choice as long as he plays, although Darrel Williams and Darwin Thompson could get auditions and chances to earn a piece of a very valuable backfield. Thompson should be owned in every league and Williams should be added in deep leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham on track to play]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham has been dealing with this for some time, and he's good to go for Week 3. He's a no-brainer WR1 against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [PIT - RB James Conner takes part in practice]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner fully participated on both Thursday and Friday. He's good to go in the now Mason Rudolph-led Steelers offense. Conner is a high-end RB2 for Fantasy GMs on Sunday against the 49ers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard off injury report]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard is going to be out there for the debut of Daniel Jones at quarterback. He should get plenty of targets upon his return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CIN - WR A.J. Green to miss another game](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green is still at best two weeks away from returning, but an absence stretching well into October is looking more likely now. You have to hold onto him, but the wait will require patience. UDFA rookie Damion Willis will continue to start in his absence. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson earns promotion]() Source: 93.7 The Fan Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Diontae Johnson]( will make his first career start in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers, according to Josh Rowntree of 93.7 The Fan. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is a deep sleeper for redraft, as he has been overshadowed by fellow receiver James Washington getting to play with his college quarterback. The Steelers have hit with receivers in Johnson's mold numerous times and he shouldn't be on any dynasty waiver wires. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TEN - QB Marcus Mariota still the starter]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Marcus Mariota]( remains the team's starter as head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday, Sept. 20, that the team is currently not looking to make a change at the position . [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Time to pick up Ryan Tannehill in 2QB/Superflex leagues. Mariota can't afford more than 1 or 2 more duds before he gets the hook. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BUF - RB Devin Singletary out for Week 3]() Source: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques Buffalo Bills RB [Devin Singletary]( (hamstring) on Friday, Sept. 20, was ruled out of the team's Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Frank Gore is a solid RB2 this week as the likely recipient of 20 carries and goal line chances in a game the Bills should win. TJ Yeldon gets a chance to make a mark as a passing down back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed still absent]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (concussion) was not participating in practice Friday, Sept. 20, as he remains out to deal with a concussion. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's possible Reed doesn't play again if we're being honest about the nature of his situation. He should be dropped across formats as the possible reward isn't worth an indefinite wait. Vernon Davis is a desperation play at tight end for as long as Reed is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [IND - RB Marlon Mack back on field](=) Source: FOX 59 Indianapolis - Mike Chappell Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (calf) returned to practice Friday, Sept. 20, after missing the previous two days. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack is a boom/bust flex play. He has a solid matchup but has risk of re-injury or ineffectiveness. Jordan Wilkins would be the play if Mack is out Sunday. He helped win the Week 2 game with a long run late in the contest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PHI - WR DeSean Jackson out](=) Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Philadelphia Eagles WR [DeSean Jackson]( (groin) won't play in Week 3, according to head coach Doug Pederson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson is out until Week 5 at the earliest based on the way this injury has been handled so far. He's a hold after he displayed week winning upside in Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [SEA - Questionable tag for RB Rashaad Penny]( Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks RB [Rashaad Penny]( (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Penny is a late addition to the injury report so adjust projections accordingly. We could just see more of Chris Carson against the Saints on Sunday. C.J. Prosise would also get more work if Penny has to miss some time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYJ - WR Demaryius Thomas listed as doubtful]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (hamstring, knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is listed as doubtful for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas is not the player he used to be and the Jets are likely to shut him down for Week 3. We'll continue to see Robby Anderson outside, along with Josh Bellamy, and Jamison Crowder mans the slot. With Luke Falk starting at quarterback, Anderson is a WR4 or Crowder is a low-end WR3...and obviously both would be considered deep flex plays this week against the Patriots. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - WR Demarcus Robinson fully practices]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Demarcus Robinson]( (elbow) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson is basically a must play unless you only start two wide receivers and have a strong flex. He was a week winner vs. the Raiders and the Ravens are down two of their top three corners this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [BAL - Week 3 injury report for Baltimore]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith (knee) and DB Brynden Trawick (elbow) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. TE [Mark Andrews]( (foot) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday, Sept. 20, while FB Patrick Ricard (back) was upgraded to full practice; both are listed as questionable. S Earl Thomas (non-injury), WR [Marquise Brown]( (non-injury), CB Brandon Carr (non-injury) and LB Pernell McPhee (non-injury) did not practice Friday but were removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Andrews is still a must play if active but he has been on the injury report too much to feel completely comfortable about his rest of season outlook going forward. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CLE - TE David Njoku headed to IR]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (wrist) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku could return this year but in the meantime it will be Demetrius Harris. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [LAC - WR Mike Williams will be in uniform](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is safe to play and has some upside against the Texans vulnerable secondary. He looked good last week despite some concerns about his knee going into the contest. He could get more targets going forward with Hunter Henry sidelined. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [HOU - Houston's Week 3 injury report](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Taiwan Jones]( (hamstring), OG Senio Kelemete (wrist) and OT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) were limited during practice Friday, Sept. 20, and are listed as questionable for Week 3. LB Dylan Cole (back), FS Tashaun Gipson (wrist), OG Greg Mancz (ankle), S A.J. Moore (knee) and S Justin Reid (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans can't afford Tunsil to be less than his normal level of play against the Chargers defensive ends. This is something to watch for Sunday, but he is expected to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [HOU - WR Will Fuller a full participant](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is not on the injury report for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fuller could face rookie Brandon Facyson at times on Sunday. He could have a get right game if Deshaun Watson has time to throw downfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [OAK - Oakland's Week 3 injury report](=) Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders WR [Dwayne Harris]( (ankle) and OG Gabe Jackson (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 versus the Minnesota Vikings. LB Vontaze Burfict (shoulder, knee), DT Corey Liuget (knee), DT P.J. Hall (illness), OL Denzelle Good (ankle) and S Lamarcus Joyner (groin) were all limited in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and are listed as questionable. OT Trent Brown (knee) fully participated in practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. CB Gareon Conley (neck) was limited in practice for a third straight day Friday but was removed from the injury report. RB [Josh Jacobs]( (hip), WR JJ Nelson (ankle), S Curtis Riley (hip), WR [Tyrell Williams]( (hip) and CB Keisean Nixon (illness) were full participants in practice Friday and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown being banged up heading into a matchup with Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen is bad news for Derek Carr. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [PIT - Week 3 injury report for Pittsburgh]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers DT Anthony Chickillo (foot), FB [Roosevelt Nix]( (knee) and LB Vince Williams (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. CB Joe Haden (shoulder), RB [James Conner]( (knee), TE [Vance McDonald]( (back), LB Mark Barron (non-injury) and LB Bud Dupree (ankle) were full participants in practice Friday, Sept. 20, and no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams being out helps Mark Barron and Devin Bush in fantasy leagues. Conner is fine to start in fantasy leagues after having an injury scare last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NYG - NY Giants' Week 3 injury report](=) Source: Buccaneers.com New York Giants WR [Cody Latimer]( (concussion) was unable to practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 3 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. WR [Bennie Fowler]( (hamstring) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is listed as questionable. CB Grant Haley (illness), OG Kevin Zeitler (shoulder), TE Garrett Dickerson (quad), WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) and WR [Darius Slayton]( (hamstring) were able to fully participate in practice Friday and removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants are getting Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton back this week, but they are also giving their quarterback his first NFL start against a hot defense. It probably won't be a good day for the Giants passing game in Tampa. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham back at practice]( Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Ryan Wood Green Bay Packers TE [Jimmy Graham]( (groin) returned to practice Friday, Sept. 20, after missing the previous two days with a groin injury, and head coach Matt LaFleur said afterward that Graham 'looked good.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham is only a desperation play despite the matchup with Denver, who always struggles with tight ends. Robert Tonyan could get more snaps if Graham isn't 100% and he's the more intriguing hold in dynasty. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NE - Marshall Newhouse to start at LT]( Source: BostonSportsJournal.com - Greg A. Bedard New England Patriots OT Marshall Newhouse will take over for injured starter Isaiah Wynn (foot) as the team's starting left tackle, offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said Friday, Sept. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets don't really have the edge rusher to exploit this weakness, but Buffalo is up next week and the Patriots obviously need to look into a trade for Trent Williams or another upgrade at tackle, especially with right tackle Marcus Cannon also banged up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [CLE - Cleveland rules out 4]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns LB [Christian Kirk](sey (chest), OT Kendall Lamm (knee), TE [David Njoku]( (concussion, wrist) and S Damarious Randall (concussion) on Friday, Sept. 20, were ruled out of the team's Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Demetrius Harris gets the start in place of Njoku. He has desperation play value with a basketball background and no real opportunity to start to date. The run defense will miss Christian Kirksey against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. Have a great Saturday and 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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =