Footballguys #231 - 12/6 - What NFL Teams Are Playing For - 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. [What NFL Teams Are Playing For]() Our Jeff Pasquino looks at determining which teams have strong motivation in Week 14 [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [IND - RB Marlon Mack on track to play](#1) 2. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford ruled out](#2) 3. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry practices in full](#3) 4. [SF - TE George Kittle expected to play](#4) 5. [NYJ - Illness has Le'Veon Bell in doubt](#5) 6. [NYG - TE Evan Engram listed as limited](#6) 7. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper not on injury report](#7) 8. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham limited Friday](#8) 9. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams expected to play](#9) 10. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson on track to play](#10) 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook ready to play](#11) 12. [TEN - Tennessee's Week 14 injury report](#12) 13. [SF - Week 14 injury report for San Francisco](#13) 14. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs limited Friday](#14) 15. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald not on injury report](#15) 16. [CIN - Cincinnati's injury report for Week 14](#16) 17. [PIT - Pittsburgh's Week 14 injury report](#17) 18. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown a full participant](#18) 19. [KC - DE Frank Clark to travel with team](#19) 20. [IND - WR Parris Campbell likely to play in Week 14](#20) 21. [KC - RB Damien Williams to miss Week 14](#21) 22. [IND - PK Adam Vinatieri ruled out Week 14](#22) 23. [BAL - Week 14 injury report for Baltimore](#23) 24. [CAR - Carolina's Week 14 injury report](#24) 25. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen gets doubtful tag](#25) 26. [ATL - WR Julio Jones practicing](#26) 27. [NE - PK Nick Folk coming back to Pats](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - RB Marlon Mack on track to play](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Marlon Mack]( (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mack will return to the lineup this week against the Buccaneers. We see him as more of a RB3 or flex option in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford ruled out]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford]( (back, hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] David Blough gets another start for the Lions on Sunday. Lions head coach Matt Patricia said Stafford is still "week to week." We can't imagine the team rushing Stafford back into action for these final few games. Stafford does say the back is healing as it should and he insists that it won't be a problem in 2020. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry practices in full]( Source: TitansOnline.com Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's December, so that means Henry is going to be running over and through tired defenses as the centerpiece of the Titans offense. Henry is a must-start against the Raiders on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [SF - TE George Kittle expected to play]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle]( (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This game on Sunday against the Saints is another huge matchup for the 49ers. Having Kittle out there will greatly help the 49ers offense and Fantasy GMs can turn to Kittle as his usual TE1 in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYJ - Illness has Le'Veon Bell in doubt]() Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta New York Jets RB Le'Veon Bell (non-injury) on Friday, Dec. 6, sat out a second consecutive day of practice with an illness, and head coach Adam Gase said he's unsure if Bell will be able to play Sunday, Dec. 8, in Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this to see how Bell progresses. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NYG - TE Evan Engram listed as limited]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram should be back Monday night against the Eagles. With Eli Manning at quarterback, things could be interesting for the Giants offense. We love Engram's talent but it will be difficult to trust him this first week back. He's a low-end TE1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - TE Austin Hooper not on injury report]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE [Austin Hooper]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hooper will be back this week for the Falcons. He's been trending in the right direction for quite some time, so Fantasy GMs can trust him as a TE1 in Week 14. Hooper was the No. 1 fantasy tight end before he got hurt, and he should be a big part of what the Falcons do on offense against the Panthers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham limited Friday](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers TE [Jimmy Graham]( (calf, wrist) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Graham, but Fantasy GMs probably have better options at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [GB - RB Jamaal Williams expected to play](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Jamaal Williams]( (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 6, but is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers are using both Williams and Aaron Jones in a RBBC. Williams has flex appeal with his role and could produce RB2 numbers in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson on track to play]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Derrius Guice should be the lead back against the Packers on Sunday. Peterson will provide some depth and get some carries but we can't see him as anything more than a desperate 'what the heck' flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook ready to play](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Dalvin Cook]( (chest) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook will lead the way and Alexander Mattison will back him up. The Lions are weak against the run, so Cook remains a top-tier RB1 for Fantasy GMs even though he's banged up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TEN - Tennessee's Week 14 injury report]( Source: TitansOnline.com Tennessee Titans LB Daren Bates (shoulder), WR [Adam Humphries]( (ankle), CB Adoree' Jackson (foot) and CB LeShaun Sims (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the Oakland Raiders. WR [Tajae Sharpe]( (hamstring) was downgraded to a limited practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable. DT Jurrell Casey (non-injury) did not practice for a second straight day Friday but has been removed from the injury report. WR [Corey Davis]( (non-injury), RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring), C Ben Jones (thumb) and WR [A.J. Brown]( (calf) practiced in full Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Humphries being out could help shake loose a few more targets for Davis and Brown this week in the low volume Titans pass offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SF - Week 14 injury report for San Francisco]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers S Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) and DT Jullian Taylor (elbow) were unable to practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. WR [Dante Pettis]( (knee), OT Joe Staley (finger) and WR [Marquise Goodwin]( (knee, foot) were limited Friday, Dec. 6, and are listed as questionable. RB [Matt Breida]( (ankle), DE Dee Ford (quad, hamstring), DL D.J. Jones (ankle), TE [George Kittle]( (knee, ankle), WR [Deebo Samuel]( (shoulder), WR [Emmanuel Sanders]( (ribs) and CB Richard Sherman (knee) were able to practice in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Staley's status is key for an offensive line that will need all hands on deck to slow down a hot Saints pass rush. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs limited Friday](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Oakland Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs]( (shoulder) 'didn't do much at practice' Friday, Dec. 6, and is expected to be listed as questionable for Week 14 versus the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacobs is setting up as a game time decision in a late game. Jalen Richard or DeAndre Washington can be added as a hedge, and if possible you can move Jacobs to a flex spot to open up other options from the late/night games this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald not on injury report](=) Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (non-injury) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is not on the injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McDonald has the best tight end matchup in the league this week in Arizona and should be in your lineup if you're streaming or in your DFS lineup if you need a cheap option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CIN - Cincinnati's injury report for Week 14](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle), DE Sam Hubbard (knee) and TE [Drew Sample]( (ankle) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Cleveland Browns. S Brandon Wilson (hand) did not practice Friday, Dec. 6, and has also been ruled out. DT Geno Atkins (non-injury), TE [Cethan Carter]( (concussion), CB Darqueze Dennard (non-injury), TE [Tyler Eifert]( (non-injury), TE [Mason Schreck]( (illness), LB Nick Vigil (ankle) and S Shaun Williams (ankle) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hubbard has been a standout in a down year for the Bengals, so the defense will miss him against a sometimes suspect Browns pass protection unit. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PIT - Pittsburgh's Week 14 injury report]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (knee) was unable to practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 14 versus the Arizona Cardinals. RB [James Conner]( (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and has also been ruled out. LB Mark Barron (knee, non-injury) was limited Friday, Dec. 6, but no longer appears on the injury report. WR [Diontae Johnson]( (illness), TE [Vance McDonald]( (non-injury) and OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and also have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Benny Snell and James Washington will get a lot more work in place of Conner and Smith-Schuster and both are worth plays this week against the weak Cardinals defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown a full participant](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown]( (calf) returned to full practice participation Friday, Dec. 6, a day after being limited with a calf injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown has a high ceiling and low floor against the Raiders this week, but he can easily post 100 yards and a score on five targets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [KC - DE Frank Clark to travel with team](=) Source: Kansas City Star - Herbie Teope Kansas City Chiefs DE Frank Clark (shoulder, illness) didn't practice for the second straight day Friday, Dec. 6, due to an illness, but head coach Andy Reid said he expects Clark to travel with the team to New England this weekend. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Clark is a key member of the Chiefs defense and the team will need him to make Tom Brady uncomfortable. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [IND - WR Parris Campbell likely to play in Week 14](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [Parris Campbell]( (hand) is expected to return from the hand injury that has sidelined him for four games in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Campbell is a good deep sleeper this week with speed to burn against a Bucs secondary that is prone to breakdowns in coverage. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [KC - RB Damien Williams to miss Week 14]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Kansas City Chiefs RB [Damien Williams]( (ribs) did not practice Friday, Dec. 6, and was ruled out of Week 14 by head coach Andy Reid. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] LeSean McCoy, Darwin Thompson, and Spencer Ware will be active for the game but the split of touches between the trio is difficult to forecast. McCoy is the safest, but Thompson has the highest ceiling. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [IND - PK Adam Vinatieri ruled out Week 14]( Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra Indianapolis Colts PK Adam Vinatieri (knee) on Friday, Dec. 6, was ruled out of the team's Week 14 game with a knee injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chase McLaughlin, who has been mostly good, will kick for his third team this year in place of the ageless Vinatieri. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [BAL - Week 14 injury report for Baltimore]() Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Marquise Brown]( (ankle), CB Marlon Humphrey (thigh), LB Patrick Onwuasor (ankle) and WR [Seth Roberts]( (knee) were all full participants in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and are listed as questionable for the team's Week 14 game at Buffalo. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown is a boom/bust WR3/Flex as usual. His health seems to be in a holding pattern this year and he is probably not playing at 100%. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CAR - Carolina's Week 14 injury report]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers OT [Greg Little]( (ankle) and TE [Greg Olsen]( (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons. OL Garrett McGhin (ankle) and LB/DE Mario Addison (groin) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 6, and are listed as questionable. DT Gerald McCoy (ankle, knee), S Eric Reid (ankle), OT Taylor Moton (knee), LB Shaq Thompson (ankle) and CB Donte Jackson (knee) were upgraded to a full practice Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ian Thomas will get the targets in place of Olsen against the Falcons. He's a solid PPR play if you have to go to the waiver wire for a tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen gets doubtful tag]( Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( (hamstring) did not practice Friday, Dec. 6, and is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 14 game against the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen seems to be getting farther away from playing, not closer. If he can have a full practice or two next week, he could get back on the field to face the Chargers. Stefon Diggs has a higher ceiling this week on this news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [ATL - WR Julio Jones practicing]( Source: The Athletic - Jason Butt Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (shoulder) is practicing Friday, Dec. 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is good to go after missing last week's game. He'll face James Bradberry in a tough matchup but should be lineups nonetheless. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NE - PK Nick Folk coming back to Pats](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent PK Nick Folk (appendix) is expected to re-sign with the New England Patriots Friday, Dec. 6. He is expected to be healthy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Folk is as good as any waiver wire option this week with a high-scoring game in Foxboro against the Chiefs on tap. [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: =