Footballguys #216 - 11/21 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [SF - TE George Kittle gets in limited session Thursday](#1) 2. [NE - Reunion possible for WR Antonio Brown?](#2) 3. [PIT - RB James Conner misses practice](#3) 4. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster's status iffy](#4) 5. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford not on the field](#5) 6. [SF - WR Emmanuel Sanders limited in practice](#6) 7. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel receives Thursday upgrade](#7) 8. [SF - RB Matt Breida doesn't practice Thursday](#8) 9. [HOU - Jordan Thomas activated](#9) 10. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson misses practice](#10) 11. [NYG - NY Giants' Thursday practice report](#11) 12. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard takes part in practice](#12) 13. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson practices in full](#13) 14. [PHI - Philadelphia's Thursday practice report](#14) 15. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky on the field](#15) 16. [CLE - Thursday's practice report for Cleveland](#16) 17. [LAR - WR Robert Woods to practice Thursday](#17) 18. [JAX - DJ Chark fully practices](#18) 19. [TEN - Thursday's practice report for Tennessee](#19) 20. [DEN - Tim Patrick back at practice Thursday](#20) 21. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman a no-go Thursday](#21) 22. [ATL - WR Julio Jones back at practice](#22) 23. [NE - WR Phillip Dorsett to be cleared?](#23) 24. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor remains out](#24) 25. [BUF - RB Frank Gore sits out Thursday](#25) 26. [NYG - TE Evan Engram idle again](#26) 27. [NE - WR Mohamed Sanu out multiple weeks?](#27) 28. [CLE - TE David Njoku unlikely to play in Week 12](#28) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [SF - TE George Kittle gets in limited session Thursday](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( (knee, ankle) took part in a limited practice Thursday, Nov. 21, wearing a blue non-contact jersey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle has a chance to play on Sunday night, but you'll need to have Ross Dwelley, Jimmy Graham, Nick Boyle, Hayden Hurst, or Gerald Everett on your roster as a hedge against a Sunday night inactive. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - Reunion possible for WR Antonio Brown?]( Source: NFL Network - Michael Giardi Free-agent WR [Antonio Brown]( (Patriots) has reportedly been the topic of discussions among the decision-makers of the New England Patriots, who have 'kicked the tires' on re-signing him recently, according to WEEI's Christian Fauria. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stranger things have happened but this feels like a long shot story. Brown might not be allowed to play by the league if he is signed, and the Patriots need Robert Kraft's sign-off, so this is not as close as the Patriots players might hope right now. But if we know anything, it's that you never really know what's going to happen with Antonio Brown. Keep an eye on it but this feels like a long shot to us. It's also worth noting Patriots beat reporter Jeff Howe reported Thursday night the Patriots will not be re-signing Brown and these rumors can be put to rest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - RB James Conner misses practice]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jaylen Samuels and Benny Snell are set to split the work in Cincinnati this week, Samuels is a PPR RB2 and Snell a what the heck flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster's status iffy](=) Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (concussion, knee) remains in the league's concussion protocol Thursday, Nov. 21, and also is dealing with a knee contusion suffered in Week 11. His status for Week 12 is very much up in the air three days out from kickoff. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Don't expect Smith-Schuster to play in this one. James Washington is probably the best Steelers wide receiver play in the good matchup at Cincinnati this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford not on the field]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (back, hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stafford isn't going to play this week. Jeff Driskel is a good bye week replacement against the mediocre Washington defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [SF - WR Emmanuel Sanders limited in practice]( Source: Packers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ribs) was limited at practice Thursday, Nov. 21. He didn't participate Wednesday, Nov. 20. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders is trending in the right direction but he was active last week and didn't look comfortable. He'll be a boom/bust WR3/flex if he's active. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel receives Thursday upgrade]( Source: Packers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Deebo Samuel]( (shoulder) was upgraded from a non-participant to limited at practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel is trending in the right direction, but will probably be a game time decision on Sunday night. He'll have a good outlook if he can go against the suspect Packers secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - RB Matt Breida doesn't practice Thursday]( Source: Packers.com San Francisco 49ers RB [Matt Breida]( (ankle) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tevin Coleman should get the bulk of the work on Sunday night, with Raheem Mostert spelling him and Jeff Wilson possibly getting a few snaps. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [HOU - Jordan Thomas activated]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans TE [Jordan Thomas]( (rib) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Nov. 21. S Jonathan Owens was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. WR [Steven Mitchell]( and DL Joel Heath were cut in corresponding moves. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas could split the tight end production with Jordan Akins and Darren Fells, making it impossible to pick a Texans tight end as a streamer from here on out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson misses practice]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Derrius Guice could be a good sleeper this week if Peterson is out although Peterson has been playing well through injuries. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NYG - NY Giants' Thursday practice report]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants TEs [Rhett Ellison]( (concussion) and [Evan Engram]( (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. OT Nate Solder (concussion), C Jon Halapio (hamstring), CB Janoris Jenkins (concussion), OT Mike Remmers (back) and WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like sixth-round pick Kaden Smith will play a big role in the Giants offense at tight end in Chicago with Engram and Ellison both ailing. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard takes part in practice]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard is still in concussion protocol and the Giants may take it slow with him because he has suffered two head injuries this year. If he can get back on the field for a schedule of easy pass defenses from Week 13-16, he'll be worth a roster spot in typical leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson practices in full]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Diontae Johnson]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson hasn't been cleared from concussion protocol yet but it appears he is on track to do that before Sunday's game. He'll be an upside WR3/Flex if he can go on Sunday vs. Cincinnati with Juju Smith-Schuster likely out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PHI - Philadelphia's Thursday practice report]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [Nelson Agholor]( (knee), S Rudy Ford (abdomen) and OT Lane Johnson (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. RB [Jordan Howard]( (shoulder), WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (ankle) and OT Jason Peters (knee) were limited. LB Nigel Bradham (ankle) was a full participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeffery could return this week, but would be a risky play. It looks like JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Jordan Matthews, and Mack Hollins will be the three healthy Eagles wide receivers against Seattle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky on the field]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky]( (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears have an out if they want to start Chase Daniel, which would greatly affect the projections of their passing game. We might be watching this one until game time, but for now, assume Trubisky will start. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - Thursday's practice report for Cleveland]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns S Eric Murray (knee) and DE Olivier Vernon (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (groin), OG Joel Bitonio (groin) and WR [Jarvis Landry]( (hip) were limited. LB Joe Schobert (groin) was added to the injury report Thursday and was also limited. OT Kendall Lamm (knee) was a full participant. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Vernon would be the Browns top pass rusher in a good matchup. If he can't go, Chad Thomas could be a hit with Myles Garrett sitting. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAR - WR Robert Woods to practice Thursday](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Rams WR [Robert Woods]( (non-injury) has rejoined the team and will participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21, according to head coach Sean McVay. Woods' status for Week 12 is uncertain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Woods wouldn't be a great play against the stellar Ravens corners if he does go, but his presence could complicate the projection of the Rams passing game in a tough matchup. We're glad that he has been able to return to the team and hope whatever the issue was is behind him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [JAX - DJ Chark fully practices]( Source: The Tennessean - Erik Bacharach Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chark was limited yesterday, so this is a good sign that his hamstring issue is nothing to worry about heading into a good matchup against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TEN - Thursday's practice report for Tennessee]( Source: The Tennessean - Erik Bacharach Tennessee Titans CB Christopher Milton (ankle) and TE [Delanie Walker]( (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 21. LB Jayon Brown (groin), DT Jurrell Casey (shoulder) and WR [Corey Davis]( (hip) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like the Titans are pretty healthy coming out of their bye. Walker's return will split the modest tight end production and Davis's return will split the modest wide receiver production, although Walker isn't 100% assured of playing, so keep Jonnu Smith on the deep sleeper list if Walker is out vs. Jacksonville. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DEN - Tim Patrick back at practice Thursday](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos WR [Tim Patrick]( (shoulder) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patrick is a deep sleeper this week with Tre'Davious White likely locking up Courtland Sutton in Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman a no-go Thursday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman]( (foot) was unable to practice Thursday, Nov. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's looking like another start for Brian Hill this weekend against Tampa. He'll have a low ceiling, but he had one score nullified by penalty and another vultured last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [ATL - WR Julio Jones back at practice](=) Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (foot) on Thursday, Nov. 21, returned to practice after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rest easy if you are counting on him this weekend. He should go off against the Tampa secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NE - WR Phillip Dorsett to be cleared?]( Source: NESN.com New England Patriots WR [Phillip Dorsett]( (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol Thursday, Nov. 21, but the team is optimistic that Dorsett will be cleared in time for Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dorsett will be needed Mohamed Sanu likely out, but this is an afternoon start, so you might not know his status when we set lineups at 1 pm ET. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor remains out](=) Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman Philadelphia Eagles WR [Nelson Agholor]( (knee) missed practice Thursday, Nov. 21, for the second straight day as he deals with a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like he's going to give it a go on Sunday...and Fantasy GMs have better options anyway. The Eagles also have Alshon Jeffery a little banged up, so their only healthy receivers for Week 12 are guys like J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Mack Hollins, and Jordan Matthews. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [BUF - RB Frank Gore sits out Thursday]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia Buffalo Bills RB [Frank Gore]( (unknown) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 21, and likely received his usual Thursday veteran's rest day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No big deal here. Gore works as the reserve runner behind rookie Devin Singletary and has 'what the heck' flex appeal in Week 12 against the Broncos. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [NYG - TE Evan Engram idle again]() Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (foot) is out of practice again Thursday, Nov. 21, and is unlikely to play in Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like Engram is going to play against the Bears. Sixth-round rookie Kaden Smith will get more playing time if Engram is out. Rhett Ellison is trending to be out this week too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NE - WR Mohamed Sanu out multiple weeks?]() Source: NBC Sports Boston - Tom E. Curran New England Patriots WR [Mohamed Sanu]( (ankle) suffered what might be a high ankle sprain during a punt return last week, and he could miss a couple of weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Outside of one game, Sanu has not done much for the Patriots since being acquired via trade. We'll see if 2019 first-round pick N'Keal Harry will take advantage of his opportunity to do more. Undrafted rookie Jakobi Meyers will get a chance to do more too with Sanu out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [CLE - TE David Njoku unlikely to play in Week 12]( Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (wrist) is unlikely to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 24, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku hasn't played since injuring his wrist in Week 2. We'll see him get a bit more time to get back out there. Njoku has plenty of fantasy value when he returns to the field...it just won't be this week against the Dolphins. [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: =