Footballguys #229 - 12/4 - Who's On The Coaching Hot Seat? Plus News And Notes From Around The League

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It's the start of the Playoffs for a ton of leagues so let's get to the News and Notes. J SITE NEWS A. [Free Content - Coaching Hot Seat Watch]( Job security is hard to come by in the NFL, with close to 1/4th of the league's head coaches losing their jobs each season. With a month left to play, our Jason Wood takes a look at who's on the hot seat, and who's not. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton unsure about returning](#1) 2. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones likely out](#2) 3. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry doesn't practice](#3) 4. [TB - RB Ronald Jones remains starter](#4) 5. [IND - RB Marlon Mack to practice](#5) 6. [CIN - WR A.J. Green out for Week 14](#6) 7. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones not being shut down](#7) 8. [ATL - Limited participation for TE Austin Hooper](#8) 9. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs does not practice](#9) 10. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook listed as limited](#10) 11. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald doesn't practice](#11) 12. [PIT - RB James Conner limited in practice](#12) 13. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram doesn't practice Wednesday](#13) 14. [CLE - Limited practice for QB Baker Mayfield](#14) 15. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen does not practice](#15) 16. [CHI - WR Taylor Gabriel to miss Week 14](#16) 17. [NYG - WR Golden Tate likely back](#17) 18. [NYG - TE Evan Engram has positive outlook](#18) 19. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson practicing](#19) 20. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to have surgery](#20) 21. [DEN - QB Brett Rypien back on practice squad](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton unsure about returning]( Source: 1070 The Fan - Kevin Bowen Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (calf) is unsure he'll be able to return this year, but surgery isn't required. He won't practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have made other plans with Hilton fighting this calf injury. He suffered a setback last week and doesn't look good for Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones likely out](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones]( (ankle) is in a walking boot with a mild high ankle sprain and will likely be out for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants insist that Jones should return at some point later this year. This week on Monday night the Giants take on the Eagles, and former starter Eli Manning will get back in the huddle. Adjust expectations for the Giants offense accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry doesn't practice]( Source: TitansOnline.com Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this situation as the week of practice goes on. Make sure Henry has a full participation on Friday before you plug him in for Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TB - RB Ronald Jones remains starter]( Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Ronald Jones]( is still the team's starter, according to head coach Bruce Arians Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's cool but Fantasy GMs have moved on. Jones is getting vultured by Peyton Barber when the team is near pay dirt. He's also gotten benched for missing his block in pass protection. Jones is the starter, but from a fantasy perspective it doesn't matter much in week one of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [IND - RB Marlon Mack to practice]( Source: 1070 The Fan - Kevin Bowen Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (hand) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This was the target return date for Mack all along, but we'll have to see him practice throughout the week. Mack could be a RB3 or flex play in Week 14 if he starts against the Bucs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CIN - WR A.J. Green out for Week 14](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) won't play in Week 14, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Taylor thinks Green can return this year, and there haven't been extensive talks about the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It would be news if Green is going to play. He's unlikely to play this year even though Taylor thinks he could. Fantasy GMs have moved on long ago waiting for Green to get back this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones not being shut down]( Source: New York Daily News - Ralph Vacchiano Updating an earlier report, New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones]( (ankle) isn't under consideration to be shut down for the season, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones isn't going to be shut down for the season, but the team will likely give him rest in Week 14. We should see Eli Manning start at quarterback on Monday night against the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ATL - Limited participation for TE Austin Hooper]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Atlanta Falcons TE [Austin Hooper]( (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hooper is trying to get back on the field this week. He's been trending in the right direction, so make sure to check on his status Friday. If Hooper does play, he should produce his normal TE1 level. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs does not practice]( Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs]( (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see if Jacobs can practice on Friday. This shoulder injury has been nagging him for some time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook listed as limited]( Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (chest) was listed as limited on the team's estimate injury report for Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook might be limited in the game with an injury that has bothered him for a couple of weeks. Alexander Mattison is a must-have handcuff and could take on a larger role if Cook has to miss time or if the team decides to limit Cook's touches. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald doesn't practice]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (non-injury) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a day of rest here for McDonald. The Steelers play the Cardinals on Sunday...and the Cardinals can't cover tight ends. Expect McDonald to be a solid streaming option in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [PIT - RB James Conner limited in practice]() Source: SiriusXM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benny Snell would be the team's grinder if Conner has to miss more time. Track Conner's status during the week of practice with an eye on Friday as the most important day. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram doesn't practice Wednesday](=) Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram]( (non-injury) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just a day of rest here. The Ravens should use Ingram as their battering ram against the Bills on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - Limited practice for QB Baker Mayfield]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns QB [Baker Mayfield]( (hand, ribs) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mayfield is a little banged up but should be able to play in Week 14. The matchup against the Bengals is a good one, so Fantasy GMs should consider Mayfield a QB1 on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen does not practice]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen may not be able to play in Week 14 due to this concussion. If that's the case, Ian Thomas will be the starter and is worth streaming for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CHI - WR Taylor Gabriel to miss Week 14]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Taylor Gabriel]( (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 4, and has been ruled out for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That means Anthony Miller is going to keep up with his current role. Miller is a WR3 or flex play on Thursday night against the Cowboys. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYG - WR Golden Tate likely back]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants WR [Golden Tate]( (concussion) is likely to return in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll watch Tate's practice status during the week. He's a WR2 or flex option in PPR leagues in Week 14. Tate will be a 'relief valve' receiver for Eli Manning (Daniel Jones is in a walking boot) on Monday night against the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYG - TE Evan Engram has positive outlook]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (foot) has a strong chance to return in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Giants offense here. Engram's practice status will have to be monitored this week and make sure to check your waiver wire to see if someone dumped him when he was injured. The Giants play the Eagles on Monday night, so Fantasy GMs likely have better options at the tight ends position in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson practicing]( Source: MLive.com - Kyle Meinke Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) will practice Wednesday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson has been on Injured Reserve with this knee injury and by returning to practice it opens up a three-week window for the Lions to decide whether or not to activate him. The earliest he could return is Week 16, so the Lions roll on with Bo Scarbrough as their lead back for now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CAR - QB Cam Newton to have surgery](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (foot) plans to have surgery to repair the Lisfranc injury in his foot. Recovery time is two to three months, which will allow him to be healthy by March. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's interesting that Newton has surgery now instead of earlier this year. He tried to recover with surgery but that was not working. Newton has one year left on his contract but should be ready for offseason work in 2020. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DEN - QB Brett Rypien back on practice squad](=) Source: ESPN.com Free-agent QB Brett Rypien (Broncos) was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos Tuesday, Dec. 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rypien is a pro-style quarterback who was serving as the backup to Brandon Allen for a few weeks. With Drew Lock starting, the team made Allen the backup and have put Rypien back on the practice. He was undrafted out of Boise State this year and is a prospect we will continue to monitor but only in deep dynasty formats. [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: =