Footballguys #215 - 11/20 - Good News For Tyreek Hill, Plus News And Notes From Around The League

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We've got some News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [FREE CONTENT - 10 Half Court Shots That Could Win Your League]() Buckle up for the Championship run. Here are ten long shots that might just be difference makers on your way to the trophy. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill receives good news](#1) 2. [IND - RB Marlon Mack ruled out](#2) 3. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster remains out](#3) 4. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay limited](#4) 5. [LAR - WR Brandin Cooks cleared to play](#5) 6. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan doesn't practice Wednesday](#6) 7. [NE - WR Mohamed Sanu doesn't practice](#7) 8. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford does not practice](#8) 9. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson a full participant](#9) 10. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper practices in full](#10) 11. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster not on field](#11) 12. [PIT - RB James Conner misses practice](#12) 13. [HOU - WR Will Fuller gets questionable tag](#13) 14. [CIN - No practice for WR Auden Tate](#14) 15. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky expected to start Sunday](#15) 16. [SEA - TE Ed Dickson activated](#16) 17. [BUF - WR John Brown receives day off](#17) 18. [IND - Questionable tag for WR T.Y. Hilton](#18) 19. [TB - QB Jameis Winston a full participant](#19) 20. [CIN - WR A.J. Green to miss practice](#20) 21. [CHI - Jesper Horsted added to active roster](#21) 22. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman trending up](#22) 23. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper out again](#23) 24. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard remains in protocol](#24) 25. [NYG - TE Evan Engram still out](#25) 26. [CLE - TE David Njoku returns to practice](#26) 27. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard still in concussion protocol](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill receives good news](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]( (hamstring) suffered a minor hamstring strain, and he's considered day to day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Chiefs...just like the timing of their bye in Week 12. Hill should be out there and his normal self against the Raiders in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [IND - RB Marlon Mack ruled out](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (hand) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, and has been ruled out for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. It's a short week for the Colts with their game on Thursday night against the Texans. Mack will be replaced by a RBBC featuring Jonathan Williams, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster remains out]( Source: ESPN - Brooke Pryor Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (concussion, knee) remains in the concussion protocol Wednesday, Nov. 20, and has a significant brace on his left knee. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A 'significant' brace is a significant concern for Fantasy GMs. Smith-Schuster is unlikely to play against the Bengals. Rookie Diontae Johnson also has a concussion, so the Steelers may have to go with James Washington, Johnny Holton, Tevin Jones, and Deon Cain at wide receiver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay limited](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay]( (foot, wrist) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay should get a healthy workload against the Bills on Sunday. The Broncos aren't using him enough but that may change based on the Bills weakness when stopping the run. Start him as an RB2 with upside in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAR - WR Brandin Cooks cleared to play]( Source: NFL.com - Nick Shook Los Angeles Rams WR [Brandin Cooks]( (concussion) has been cleared to play in the Week 12 game, according to head coach Sean McVay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooks has missed the last two games but is on track for Week 12. It's a huge game against the Ravens and having Cooks is much-needed help for the Rams offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan doesn't practice Wednesday]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryan is just resting his ankle here. Against the Buccaneers in Week 12, Ryan is a must start for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NE - WR Mohamed Sanu doesn't practice]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Mohamed Sanu]( (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Outside of one game, Sanu hasn't done much with his new team. Fantasy GMs have better options even if Sanu does play in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford does not practice]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (back, hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stafford remains week to week with fractures along his spine. Jeff Driskel would continue to start for the Lions if Stafford misses time. There's no telling when Stafford could come back, and there is buzz about him potentially missing the rest of the regular season. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson a full participant]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Diontae Johnson]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is still in the concussion protocol. We'll have to see if he's cleared later in the week but it looks like he's trending in the right direction. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper practices in full]( Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a good sign for Cooper in Week 12. He's been playing a little banged up, but his quarterback Dak Prescott is on fire. Cooper is a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster not on field]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (concussion, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like Smith-Schuster is going to play this week against the Bengals. Check back on his practice later in the week but Fantasy GMs need to have other options at the ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [PIT - RB James Conner misses practice]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he "doesn't know the availability" of Conner for Week 12 against the Bengals. It looks like they'll go with Jaylen Samuels as their top back once again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - WR Will Fuller gets questionable tag]( Source: Houston Texans PR Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller]( (hamstring) remained limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 12's game against the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's tough to trust Fuller. He's talented but oft-injured. We like him as a 'what the heck' flex because of the upside...and the risk. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CIN - No practice for WR Auden Tate](=) Source: The Athletic - Jay Morrison Cincinnati Bengals WR [Auden Tate]( (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tate is still in the league's concussion protocol. Fantasy GMs were looking for other options anyway. The Bengals passing game just isn't one to bank on with rookie Ryan Finley in at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky expected to start Sunday]( Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (hip) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 20, and is expected to start against the New York Giants Sunday, Nov. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trubisky's hip injury is not seen as serious. However, his play has been below average so the Bears might have a short leash for their young quarterback after he was benched in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [SEA - TE Ed Dickson activated]() Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle Seattle Seahawks TE [Ed Dickson]( (knee) was activated off of injured reserve Wednesday, Nov. 20. CB Jamar Taylor was waived to create room on the 53-man roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Seahawks have been looking for tight end help all year long. The emergence of Jacob Hollister could be stunted just a bit by the return of Dickson to the lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BUF - WR John Brown receives day off](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [John Brown]( (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown's speed will be on display against a tough Broncos secondary. All it takes is one lapse in coverage for Brown to make a big play. Consider him a WR2 in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [IND - Questionable tag for WR T.Y. Hilton](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (calf) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. The Colts did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We should see Hilton as a game-time decision for Thursday night. Hilton versus the Texans is most always a good play, so watch his status closely. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TB - QB Jameis Winston a full participant]( Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The ankle is not a problem for Winston...but the interceptions are. He's on track for about 30 interceptions this season, which is an unheard of number in 2019. Winston has the potential to finish as a top-7 fantasy QB this week against the Falcons. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CIN - WR A.J. Green to miss practice]( Source: Bengals.com - Marisa Contipelli Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, and is still considered day-to-day, according to head coach Zac Taylor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's news when Green practices, so this is a non-story. We don't expect Green to be out there when the Bengals take on the Steelers Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CHI - Jesper Horsted added to active roster]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears practice squad TE Jesper Horsted was signed to the 53-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears put Trey Burton on IR and Adam Shaheen has been a healthy scratch a couple of times already this season. Horsted was an undrafted free agent for the Bears coming out of Princeton in 2019. He was a star in the preseason earlier this year, snaring eight passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Other teams were interested in signing him away, but Horsted stayed with the Bears (with elevated practice squad pay). We'll continue to monitor him in crazy deep dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman trending up](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (foot) is trending up, but he won't practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's cool and all but it would be nice to see Freeman get a full practice before the Falcons play in Week 12. We'll see if he can get out there Friday and then start. The Falcons will go with a combination of Brian Hill, Qadree Ollison and Kenjon Barner if Freeman has to miss another game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper out again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons TE [Austin Hooper]( (knee) will be out for Week 12, but he could start running Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hooper is unlikely to play in Week 12. His knee injury was originally supposed to have him out for about a month and he's only missed one game so far. It will be two games missed when he doesn't play on Sunday. Hooper does sound like he might be a bit ahead in his recovery. We'll see what he does in next week's practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard remains in protocol]( Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, but he practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard has battled a couple of concussions this year. The Giants will continue to be cautious with the veteran receiver. He's expected to be cleared for Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NYG - TE Evan Engram still out]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (foot) remains out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram is out of his walking boot and trending the right way. He still is no lock to play in Week 12 against the Bears. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CLE - TE David Njoku returns to practice](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (wrist) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 20, and will practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku broke his wrist in Week 2 and was placed on Injured Reserve. He's back in action now and could play on Sunday against the Dolphins. It's obviously a great matchup for Njoku if he does play in Week 12. See what his practice status is like on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard still in concussion protocol]() Source: New York Daily News - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see what more Shepard can do later in the week. Shepard returned to practice on Monday, Nov. 18. [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're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =