Footballguys #236 - 12/11 - 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 [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry not on field](#1) 2. [PIT - RB James Conner a full participant](#2) 3. [TB - WR Mike Evans done for season](#3) 4. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen expected back Sunday](#4) 5. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson fully practices](#5) 6. [TB - Limited practice for QB Jameis Winston](#6) 7. [CLE - TE David Njoku listed as limited](#7) 8. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited](#8) 9. [PIT - Full practice for WR JuJu Smith-Schuster](#9) 10. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs listed as limited](#10) 11. [JAX - DJ Chark misses practice](#11) 12. [SEA - WR Josh Gordon's role set to grow?](#12) 13. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny to undergo surgery](#13) 14. [CIN - WR John Ross back on injury report](#14) 15. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen officially limited](#15) 16. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews listed as questionable](#16) 17. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones does some work](#17) 18. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton won't shut it down](#18) 19. [NYG - WR Golden Tate limited Wednesday](#19) 20. [NYG - TE Evan Engram limited](#20) 21. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. limited](#21) 22. [WAS - RB Josh Ferguson joins active roster](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry not on field]( Source: The Tennessean - Erik Bacharach Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a huge game for the Titans on Sunday against the Texans. In a battle for AFC South supremacy, we can't see Henry missing the game. He's just getting some rest on Wednesday and should be out there fully participating by Friday at the latest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - RB James Conner a full participant]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner]( (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner should be able to play against Buffalo on Sunday night. His return as the lead back for the Steelers means Fantasy GMs should look at Conner as a RB3 or flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TB - WR Mike Evans done for season](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans]( (hamstring) will miss the remainder of the 2019 season, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It was just a matter of time before this expected news hit the wire. The Bucs have Chris Godwin as their top target now. Evans finishes over 1,000 yards again, joining only Randy Moss in NFL history as wide receivers who began their careers with six-straight seasons exceeding that total. He's under contract through the 2023 season but it will be interesting to note who his quarterback is with the Bucs next year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen expected back Sunday]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen]( (hamstring) is expected to return to the lineup against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Dec. 15, barring a setback in practice, per a league source Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen has had a setback before, so watch his status on Friday. The Vikings travel to play the Chargers in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [WAS - RB Adrian Peterson fully practices]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins RB [Adrian Peterson]( (toe) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson is the lead back for Washington with Derrius Guice down. He won't do much of anything as a receiver, so those duties go to Chris Thompson in Week 15 and beyond. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TB - Limited practice for QB Jameis Winston](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (knee, thumb) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston may not be available for Week 15. We'll see which way he's trending in Friday's practice. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CLE - TE David Njoku listed as limited]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku]( (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Njoku was back last week and had to shake off some rust. It's a better matchup this week against the Cardinals, making Njoku a 'what the heck' tight end in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker will need to be cleared from the concussion protocol before he can play. Watch his status the rest of the week. Fantasy GMs can look at Parker as a WR3/flex play against the Giants in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PIT - Full practice for WR JuJu Smith-Schuster]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster is pushing to return this week. The Steelers take on the Bills on Sunday night, and Fantasy GMs can look at Smith-Schuster as a WR4 or deep flex play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs listed as limited]() Source: Raiders.com Oakland Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs]( (shoulder) was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacobs should be back in action this week. It's good news for Fantasy GMs...unless you just picked up DeAndre Washington and thought you had something there. Jacobs should be the lead back as per usual and perhaps Washington gets a bit more work as the team's change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [JAX - DJ Chark misses practice](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chark is pushing to play, so keep monitoring his status. Even if he misses this week against the Raiders, Chark could be back for one of the final two games after that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [SEA - WR Josh Gordon's role set to grow?](=) Source: NBC Sports Northwest - Joe Fann Seattle Seahawks WR [Josh Gordon]( 'has done really well,' according to head coach Pete Carroll Wednesday, Dec. 11. Carroll added Gordon 'could have a big game anytime.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Seattle plays at home against the Cardinals in Week 16, the fantasy championship round in most leagues. Keep that in mind as he sits on your bench doing nothing. In Week 16, Gordon makes for an interesting flex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny to undergo surgery]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Rashaad Penny]( (knee) will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL, according to head coach Pete Carroll Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Penny may not be ready for the start of the 2020 season. We will see him limited in training camp next year if he's even ready to do that. This injury is a disappointing way for the 2018 first-round pick to end his second season. The Seahawks roll on with Chris Carson as their lead back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CIN - WR John Ross back on injury report](=) Source: The Athletic - Jay Morrison Cincinnati Bengals WR [John Ross]( (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Auden Tate is out for the Bengals and A.J. Green is unlikely to play this year. That leaves Tyler Boyd as the top receiver. Behind him, Alex Erickson and John Ross will compete for targets. Ross and his deep speed make him a big-play option and a 'what the heck' flex play for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen officially limited]() Source: Panthers.com Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen has to get cleared from the league's concussion protocol before he can play. The Panthers will not rush him back and have young tight end Ian Thomas to start (and play well) if Olsen has to miss more time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews listed as questionable]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens TE [Mark Andrews]( (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 11, and is listed as questionable for Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a short week for the Ravens as they play the Jets on Thursday night. We'll see if they let Andrews play, shut him down or maybe even limit him and play more Hayden Hurst. If Andrews plays, Fantasy GMs should consider him a low-end TE1 in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones does some work]() Source: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones]( (ankle) is limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's not out of it yet. Reports on Tuesday indicated that Jones would need to miss 2-4 weeks with this injury. Reports on Wednesday suggest the Giants may try to rush him back. Eli Manning did a decent job against the Eagles, so we don't see the rush with the rookie. Whatever the case may be, monitor his status during the week of practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton won't shut it down]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (calf) said the team's playoff eligibility won't be a factor on if he returns this season. 'I would never quit on my team,' Hilton said. 'I signed up for 16 games. Some guys may shut it down and call it quits. I don't do that.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton is going to try and get back out there but it seems like a longshot at this point. They'll continue to ease him back into action if he's ready. In the meantime, Zach Pascal, Marcus Johnson and Ashton Dulin are their top three wide receivers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - WR Golden Tate limited Wednesday]() Source: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard New York Giants TE [Golden Tate]( (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants have a great opportunity to put up points against the Dolphins on Sunday. That makes Tate at least a flex play in PPR leagues, no matter if the quarterback for the Giants is Daniel Jones or Eli Manning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NYG - TE Evan Engram limited]() Source: New York Daily News - Pat Leonard New York Giants TE [Evan Engram]( (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram has been trying to get back from this foot injury but to no avail. He hasn't been out there since Week 9, so Fantasy GMs already have other and better options even if Engram does return in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. limited](=) Source: Medina County Gazette - Scott Petrak Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham]( Jr. (groin) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham is going to continue being limited by this groin injury. Fantasy GMs are not trusting the star receiver that much right now but it is a matchup against the Cardinals. That makes Beckham a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [WAS - RB Josh Ferguson joins active roster]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Washington Redskins RB [Josh Ferguson]( was signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Tuesday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Washington needed help at the position with Derrius Guice (knee) shut down. Adrian Peterson will be the lead back, while Chris Thompson will be the change-of-pace back. Ferguson is only veteran depth. [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](=). 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