Footballguys #244 - 12/19 - News And Notes From Around The League

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We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Footballguys DFS Power Grid Week 16](=) The Power Grid locks in their Daily Fantasy picks for the Week 16 Main Slate. Footballguys staffers Austin Lee, John Lee, Devin Knotts, and special guest Phil Alexander debate Lamar Jackson, Will Grier, Joe Mixon, DeAndre Washington, Julio Jones, Greg Ward, Jared Cook, Jacob Hollister, and many more! [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook may sit next two weeks](#1) 2. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook not giving up hope](#2) 3. [MIN - Thursday's practice report for Minnesota](#3) 4. [CAR - QB Will Grier named Week 16 starter](#4) 5. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry committed to playing Week 16](#5) 6. [MIA - WR Albert Wilson upgraded to full](#6) 7. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard remains limited](#7) 8. [JAX - DJ Chark stays limited](#8) 9. [MIA - Patrick Laird practices in full](#9) 10. [LAR - TE Gerald Everett cleared to play](#10) 11. [LAR - QB Jared Goff cleared for Saturday](#11) 12. [TB - QB Jameis Winston listed as questionable](#12) 13. [LAR - Troy Hill ruled out](#13) 14. [TEN - WR Corey Davis limited](#14) 15. [HOU - Houston's injury report for Week 16](#15) 16. [NE - Week 16 injury report for New England](#16) 17. [NYJ - NY Jets' Thursday practice report](#17) 18. [PIT - Thursday practice report for Steelers](#18) 19. [WAS - Washington's Thursday practice report](#19) 20. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald takes part in practice](#20) 21. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster return to full practice](#21) 22. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry not practicing](#22) 23. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott may not throw until Saturday](#23) 24. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen fully practices](#24) 25. [CIN - Cincinnati's Thursday practice report](#25) 26. [CAR - Thursday's practice report for Carolina](#26) 27. [WAS - S Landon Collins expected to play Sunday](#27) 28. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones practicing in full again](#28) 29. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor still shelved](#29) 30. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson set to return?](#30) 31. [TB - WR Chris Godwin ruled out for Saturday](#31) 32. [MIN - RB Alexander Mattison could return Monday](#32) 33. [PIT - Pittsburgh signs WR Jamal Custis](#33) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook may sit next two weeks](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (shoulder) is 'in a good place mentally' and expected to play for the Vikings in the playoffs, but his status for Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers is 'very much in doubt,' according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. According to Rapoport, his status for Week 17 versus the Chicago Bears could hinge on if Minnesota needs to win in order to make the postseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is looking like he's going to sit this week. But he's not giving up hope yet. And even if he goes in Week 17, he might not be very trustworthy. Mike Boone could be the best Vikings back to have over the next two weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook not giving up hope](=) Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (shoulder) said Thursday, Dec. 19, he'll prepare for the game Monday, Dec. 23, against the Green Bay Packers as though he's going to play. 'I'm going to go through my normal routine to get ready for Monday night. We're going to see how it goes. I've been in the training room every day, starting my mornings every day. Trying to get my shoulder right so I can be available when my team need(s) me,' Cook said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is holding out hope but Fantasy GMs can't afford to do that in the championship round of the fantasy playoffs. Mike Boone could be produce like a RB2 in Week 16 if Cook (and Alexander Mattison) are out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [MIN - Thursday's practice report for Minnesota](=) Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook]( (chest) and RB [Alexander Mattison]( (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. DT Linval Joseph (knee), S Jayron Kearse (toe), CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle) and DT Shamar Stephen (knee) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mike Boone is set up for a great first start on Monday night if Mattison and Cook's status doesn't improve by Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CAR - QB Will Grier named Week 16 starter](=) Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers QB [Will Grier]( was named the team's starting quarterback for the game Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Indianapolis Colts, according to interim head coach Perry Fewell Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This move was fully expected, and we're excited to see what the rookie can do. Grier had a gun-slinger mentality in college at West Virginia, but he was mostly bad in the preseason. Grier starting nerfs the expectations for guys like D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel. Adjust your lineup accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry committed to playing Week 16]( Source: The Athletic - John Glennon Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) said Thursday, Dec. 19, he'll be ready to play Sunday, Dec. 22, against the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry can be limited in practice but he's expected to play. Henry is a RB1 for Fantasy GMs in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [MIA - WR Albert Wilson upgraded to full](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [Albert Wilson]( (hip) was upgraded to a full participant at practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson had five catches last week and his return to the field helps Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Miami offense has a manageable matchup against Cincinnati this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard remains limited]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Jordan Howard]( (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard is almost certainly out again this week as it appears nothing meaningful has changed in his outlook. Miles Sanders should be in fantasy lineups once again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [JAX - DJ Chark stays limited]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars wouldn't bring Chark back for practices if there wasn't a chance he would play, but we want to see him get in a full practice tomorrow if we are trusting him Sunday against Atlanta. The Jaguars team might have gotten a lift from the firing of Tom Coughlin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - Patrick Laird practices in full](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Patrick Laird]( (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Laird could be overtaken by Myles Gaskin this week and shouldn't be in fantasy lineups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [LAR - TE Gerald Everett cleared to play](=) Source: TheRams.com Los Angeles Rams TE [Gerald Everett]( (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 19, and was removed from the injury report for Week 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bad news for Tyler Higbee teams. Neither Rams tight end is trustworthy in lineups when both play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [LAR - QB Jared Goff cleared for Saturday](=) Source: TheRams.com Los Angeles Rams QB [Jared Goff]( (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 19, and was removed from the injury report for Week 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Goff passed for 78 yards in the first matchup with San Francisco and was terrible last week, only bailed out by garbage time stats. He's not a good QB1 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TB - QB Jameis Winston listed as questionable](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( (knee, thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 19, but is listed as questionable for Week 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston will miss Chris Godwin, but against the Houston pass defense, he's still a QB1 this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [LAR - Troy Hill ruled out]( Source: Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams CB Troy Hill (thumb) has been ruled out for the game Saturday, Dec. 21, against the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill has been playing very well since Marcus Peters was traded and he'll be missed against the 49ers passing game. This helps the case for playing Deebo Samuel and Jimmy Garoppolo Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TEN - WR Corey Davis limited]( Source: The Tennessean - Erik Bacharach Tennessee Titans WR [Corey Davis]( (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis's status was uncertain after missing practice yesterday, but it looks like he has a chance to play. He shouldn't be in lineups and might draw new Saint Janoris Jenkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [HOU - Houston's injury report for Week 16](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans LB Jake Martin (knee) and LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. S Jahleel Addae (Achilles), WR [Will Fuller]( (hamstring), RB [Carlos Hyde]( (ankle, non-injury), RB [Taiwan Jones]( (hamstring) and LB Brennan Scarlett (Achilles, shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 19, and are listed as questionable. TE [Darren Fells]( (hand) and WR [DeAndre Hopkins]( (illness) practiced in full Thursday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Martin has been adding some pass rush punch lately and will be missed. Fuller's hamstring is still affecting him to some extent, but the Bucs matchup is compelling enough to make him a WR3/Flex this week as long as he's active Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NE - Week 16 injury report for New England]( Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots CB Jonathan Jones (groin) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 16 versus the Buffalo Bills. LB Ja'Whaun Bentley (knee), WR [Julian Edelman]( (knee, shoulder), CB Jason McCourty (groin) and LB Jamie Collins (shoulder) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. DL Danny Shelton (shoulder) was upgraded to a full practice Thursday, Dec. 19, and was removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is an important part of the Patriots secondary and his absence could help Josh Allen, Cole Beasley, and the Bills passing game have a better day than the first matchup. Edelman looked limited last week and isn't as sure a thing as he has been in recent weeks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYJ - NY Jets' Thursday practice report]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (illness), OL Tom Compton (calf) and WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (hamstring, knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. S Jamal Adams (ankle), DL Henry Anderson (shoulder), OL Kelvin Beachum (ankles), CB Arthur Maulet (calf), DL Steve McLendon (knee, hip), CB Brian Poole (concussion, ankle), RB [Bilal Powell]( (ankle) and DL Quinnen Williams (neck) were limited. LB B.J. Bello (illness), CB Maurice Canady (shoulder), S Blake Countess (ankle), QB [Sam Darnold]( (knee, thumb), QB [David Fales]( (elbow), S Bennett Jackson (illness), DL Kyle Phillips (hip), OL Brent Qvale (knee) and DL Nathan Shepherd (rib, ankle) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's watch Anderson's illness situation. Usually these resolve by Sunday, but not always. Vyncint Smith could play a large role if Anderson is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - Thursday practice report for Steelers]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (foot), OG Ramon Foster (non-injury) and TE [Nick Vannett]( (illness) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 19 CB Artie Burns (illness), LB Mark Barron (non-injury), C Maurkice Pouncey (non-injury), OG David DeCastro (non-injury), OT Alejandro Villanueva (non-injury) and LB T.J. Watt (non-injury) fully participated in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Haden being out might help Robby Anderson this week and hurt the Steelers D/ST, but let's see what his practice status is tomorrow before factoring it into decisions. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - Washington's Thursday practice report]() Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins S Landon Collins (Achilles), CB Fabian Moreau (hamstring), CB Quinton Dunbar (hamstring), RB [Adrian Peterson]( (toe) and WR [Steven Sims]( (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. DL Jonathan Allen (toe), S Montae Nicholson (ankle) and OT Donald Penn (knee) were limited. LB Ryan Anderson (shoulder, hand), QB [Dwayne Haskins]( (ankle) and LB Cole Holcomb (thumb) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Peterson has been missing mid week practices and still bringing it on Sundays lately. He's a solid RB2 this week against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald takes part in practice]() Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McDonald is back this week and he's a desperation play that could hit against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster return to full practice](=) Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ray Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster]( (knee) took part in the full practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] You can't trust Smith-Schuster in his first week back, but this also means it's difficult to trust Diontae Johnson and James Washington now. It does help the case for James Conner and Devlin Hodges this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry not practicing]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (hamstring) is not participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry is expected to play and will be difficult to bench in championship games but his matchup is tough against the Saints this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott may not throw until Saturday]( Source: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott]( (shoulder) told reporters Thursday, Dec. 19, that he'll be 'good to go Sunday,' but that he might not throw until Saturday, Dec. 21. Prescott also revealed that he dealt with the same injury multiple times during his senior year in college. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott carries more risk but is still probably a QB1 this week. This does make it easier to break ties against parts of the Cowboys passing game, but it is still the Eagles secondary and that could end up being more important than Prescott's injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen fully practices]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen is due back but Will Grier's first NFL start injects too much risk into a low ceiling proposition at tight end this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CIN - Cincinnati's Thursday practice report](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Tyler Dragon Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle), OG John Miller (concussion) and CB Darius Phillips (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. RB [Joe Mixon]( (calf) was limited. DT Geno Atkins (rest), CB Darqueze Dennard (rest), TE [Tyler Eifert]( (rest) and OG Michael Jordan (neck) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We will watch Mixon's calf injury tomorrow in practice, but as long as he's active he's a must start against Miami. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CAR - Thursday's practice report for Carolina](=) Source: Charlotte Observer - Alaina Getzenberg Carolina Panthers DE/LB Mario Addison (shoulder), DT Vernon Butler (illness), DE/LB Marquis Haynes (knee), OT Garrett McGhin (ankle) and LB Shaq Thompson (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 19. WR [Curtis Samuel]( (knee) was limited. RB [Reggie Bonnafon]( (illness), RB [Christian McCaffrey]( (rest), DT Gerald McCoy (knee), TE [Greg Olsen]( (concussion) and S Eric Reid (shoulder) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thompson is likely out this week in good news for the Indianapolis running game and Marlon Mack. Jermaine Carter should get an opportunity in his place. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [WAS - S Landon Collins expected to play Sunday]() Source: ESPN.com - John Keim Washington Redskins S Landon Collins (Achilles) should be able to play Sunday, Dec. 22, against the New York Giants despite missing two days of practice, according to head coach Bill Callahan Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for IDP teams depending on Collins in fantasy championships. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones practicing in full again]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones]( (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday. Dec. 19. Head coach Pat Shurmur said Jones 'feels good.' He's trending toward starting Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Washington Redskins, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is a good sleeper this week against Washington with a strong top four targets and running ability to help raise his ceiling. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor still shelved]() Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro Philadelphia Eagles WR [Nelson Agholor]( (knee) remained absent from practice Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs aren't excited about Agholor even if he does play in this huge game against the Cowboys on Sunday. We should see Greg Ward as the top wide receiver for the Eagles in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [DET - RB Kerryon Johnson set to return?]( Source: The Athletic - Chris Burke Detroit Lions RB [Kerryon Johnson]( (knee) is practicing with the team Thursday, Dec. 19, and looks as though he'll rejoin the lineup Sunday, Dec. 22, against the Denver Broncos, according to Chris Burke of The Athletic. Burke adds he'd plan on Johnson starting the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Broncos are preparing as if Johnson will return to the field this week. The Lions don't have a much of a commitment to running the ball, and the Broncos defense is tough against the run. Johnson could start, but we'd only consider him a deep 'what the heck' flex in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [TB - WR Chris Godwin ruled out for Saturday]( Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin]( (hamstring) was ruled out for the game Saturday, Dec. 21, against the Houston Texans, according to head coach Bruce Arians Thursday, Dec. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mike Evans is on IR and Godwin is out for Week 16. Fantasy GMs who added Breshad Perriman on the waiver wire should consider him at least a WR2 play against the Texans on Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [MIN - RB Alexander Mattison could return Monday]() Source: ESPN.com - Courtney Cronin Minnesota Vikings RB [Alexander Mattison]( (ankle) could return Monday, Dec. 23, against the Green Bay Packers, according to head coach Mike Zimmer Thursday, Dec. 19. 'He's doing better. He's got a good chance,' Zimmer said. Mattison's availability for Thursday's 'low key' practice is unknown, according to Zimmer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are pulling their hair out here. Mattison may not be able to play on Monday and Dalvin Cook is also banged up. That means Mike Boone should be the lead back....if those other two don't play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [PIT - Pittsburgh signs WR Jamal Custis](=) Source: Steelers.com The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent WR Jamal Custis (Chiefs) to the practice squad on Wednesday, Dec. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Custis was an undrafted free agent for the Chiefs after the 2019 NFL draft. He's got a huge wingspan and was described as a 'jump ball artist' by NFL.com's Lance Zierlein. Custis has average speed and likes to catch too many passes with his body. We'll keep an eye on him but only in the deepest of deep dynasty formats. 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