Footballguys #159 - 9/25 - Melvin Gordon Expected To Return, Plus News And Notes From Around The League

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We've got some News and Notes so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon to report Thursday](#1) 2. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon won't play this week](#2) 3. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham takes part in practice](#3) 4. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews misses practice](#4) 5. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper undergoes MRI](#5) 6. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton sitting out](#6) 7. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery off injury report](#7) 8. [PIT - Shoulder sprain for TE Vance McDonald](#8) 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams misses practice](#9) 10. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams fully practices](#10) 11. [GB - RB Aaron Jones ready to play](#11) 12. [DAL - Limited practice for WR Amari Cooper](#12) 13. [HOU - RB Carlos Hyde practices in full](#13) 14. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker doesn't practice Wednesday](#14) 15. [ATL - RB Ito Smith doesn't practice Wednesday](#15) 16. [BUF - RB Devin Singletary doesn't practice Wednesday](#16) 17. [NE - WR Julian Edelman on the field Wednesday](#17) 18. [PHI - TE Dallas Goedert on track to play](#18) 19. [KC - RB Damien Williams not on field](#19) 20. [TB - WR Chris Godwin out of practice](#20) 21. [NE - QB Cody Kessler signing with Pats](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon to report Thursday](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( plans to end his holdout and report to the team Thursday, Sept. 26, according to sources. He will not play in the team's Week 4 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon will be back for the team's Week 5 game against the Broncos. He may be eased in upon his return. Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson should both get plenty of work against the Dolphins in Week 4. When Gordon is in there, Ekeler becomes more of a flex play, Jackson goes to the bench and Gordon has RB1 potential when he's up to full speed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon won't play this week](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating an earlier report, Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( isn't expected to play in Week 4, even if he reports this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things are getting closer for Gordon, so plan accordingly. If he shows up this week, he could play Oct. 6 against the Denver Broncos. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham takes part in practice]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (hip) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Browns take on the Ravens in Week 4. Beckham is a top-notch WR1 in a game the Browns need to win in a bad way. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews misses practice](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens TE [Mark Andrews]( (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Andrews could be limited by this foot for the entire week. Let's see if he can practice by Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper undergoes MRI]( Source: The Dallas Morning News - Calvin Watkins Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (ankle) underwent an MRI Wednesday, Sept. 25, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The report says that this examination was just precautionary and the veteran receiver is fine. Cooper is a top-10 fantasy wide receiver against the Saints in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton sitting out]() Source: NFL.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (quadriceps) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] His status for Week 4 is up in the air. Check back on Friday to see if he can at least be a limited participant in practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery off injury report]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (calf) was removed from the injury report Wednesday, Sept. 25, and is good to go for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeffery will be back on Thursday night against the Packers. He's going to draw tough coverage from an improved Packers defense. That makes Jeffery more of a WR3 or flex play in our eyes this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PIT - Shoulder sprain for TE Vance McDonald](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder sprain but isn't expected to miss an extended amount of time, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's an interesting news item considering the Steelers just traded Seattle for Nick Vannett. The Steelers might just be covering their bases in case McDonald needs to miss more time than they are anticipating. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - WR Mike Williams misses practice](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams]( (back) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams has been a bit banged up in recent weeks. Make sure he practices on Friday before considering him for Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams fully practices](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Jamaal Williams]( (neck) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25, and is not on the injury report for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is going to split time with Aaron Jones on Thursday night against the Eagles. That makes Williams more of a deep flex play and Jones more of a RB2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - RB Aaron Jones ready to play](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25, and is not on the injury report for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is good to go for Thursday night against the Eagles. He's splitting time with Jamaal Williams, and that makes Jones more of a RB2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DAL - Limited practice for WR Amari Cooper](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper underwent an MRI on his ankle according to earlier reports. Sources around the team say the examination was more precautionary and Cooper is fine. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - RB Carlos Hyde practices in full](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Carlos Hyde]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hyde is the lead back for the Texans and that has fantasy value but perhaps not as much as one would think. We see him as a RB3 against the Panthers in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TEN - TE Delanie Walker doesn't practice Wednesday]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Tennessee Titans TE [Delanie Walker]( (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back to see if Walker can get a practice in by Friday. He's a low-end TE1 against the Falcons in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [ATL - RB Ito Smith doesn't practice Wednesday]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons RB [Ito Smith]( (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Smith is down for Week 4, more work would be on the plate for Devonta Freeman. Watch to see if a guy like Brian Hill gets more work as a reserve if Smith misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [BUF - RB Devin Singletary doesn't practice Wednesday]() Source: Patriots.com Buffalo Bills RB [Devin Singletary]( (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Singletary can have plenty of fantasy value, even with a limited role. We'll see if the talented rookie can get back to practice by Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NE - WR Julian Edelman on the field Wednesday]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman]( (chest) is participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a good sign for Edelman's availability in Week 4. Make sure to monitor his status as the week of practice rolls on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PHI - TE Dallas Goedert on track to play]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles TE [Dallas Goedert]( (calf) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25, and is not on the injury report for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Having another weapon for Carson Wentz will help. However, Fantasy GMs aren't expecting much from Goedert as the No. 2 tight end behind star player Zach Ertz. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [KC - RB Damien Williams not on field](=) Source: Chiefs.com - B.J. Kissel Kansas City Chiefs RB [Damien Williams]( (knee) is not participating in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams could miss another game with this knee injury. Monitor his practice status as the week goes on...and put in a waiver claim for Darrell Williams or Darwin Thompson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [TB - WR Chris Godwin out of practice]() Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin]( (hip) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Check back on Friday to see what Godwin's practice status is. The Bucs could use all the help they can get in Week 4 as they travel across the country to face the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NE - QB Cody Kessler signing with Pats]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent QB [Cody Kessler]( (Eagles) signed an undisclosed deal with the New England Patriots Wednesday, Sept. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots wanted some veteran insurance behind Tom Brady. Rookie Jarrett Stidham moves to the No. 3 quarterback spot with the signing of Kessler. [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](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =