News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #170 • Oct. 4th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy {NAME}, It's been a wild Sunday of Football and there's still more to go. We've got some News and Notes for you so let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. goes crazy in win](#1) 2. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith catches two TDs](#2) 3. [DET - D'Andre Swift reaches end zone](#3) 4. [DAL - CeeDee Lamb finds end zone twice](#4) 5. [DET - TE T.J. Hockenson finds end zone](#5) 6. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay catches TD pass](#6) 7. [DAL - TE Dalton Schultz comes up with score](#7) 8. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup disappoints in Week 4](#8) 9. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook outstanding again in Week 4](#9) 10. [DAL - Another giant stat line for QB Dak Prescott](#10) 11. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throws three touchdowns](#11) 12. [WAS - Antonio Gibson has big game](#12) 13. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram finds end zone](#13) 14. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler injury update](#14) 15. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews catches two TDs](#15) 16. [NO - Two touchdowns for QB Drew Brees](#16) 17. [CIN - WR A.J. Green suffers minor injury](#17) 18. [HOU - TE Jordan Akins suffers concussion](#18) 19. [WAS - QB Dwayne Haskins throws for 314 yards](#19) 20. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper finds the end zone](#20) 21. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb questionable to return](#21) 22. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin surpasses 100-yard mark](#22) 23. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt scores twice in victory](#23) 24. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson accounts for three TDs](#24) 25. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield tosses two touchdowns](#25) 26. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry surprises with TD toss](#26) 27. [CLE - D'Ernest Johnson flirts with century mark](#27) 28. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara posts over 100 total yards](#28) 29. [NO - WR Emmanuel Sanders finishes with 93 yards](#29) 30. [NO - RB Latavius Murray rushes for two touchdowns](#30) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. goes crazy in win]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr. had five receptions for 81 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys, while also adding two runs for 73 yards and a score. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham had his best game as a Brown, and his long run on an end around clinched a very important win for the 3-1 Browns. We finally saw a ceiling game from him against a Cowboys team that he terrorized as a Giant. We won't debate whether to play him in shallow leagues any longer heading into a matchup with the Colts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NO - Tre'Quan Smith catches two TDs]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith caught four passes for 54 yards and two touchdowns against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He was targeted four times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith had a strong game in place of Michael Thomas as he appears to be on his way to starting eventually, whether it's the Saints next year or another team after his rookie contract is up. He'll probably go back to waiver wires when Thomas returns, but we know he can produce if given the chance. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DET - D'Andre Swift reaches end zone]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift caught four passes for 30 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. He also rushed for 22 yards on four carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Swift looks like the best athlete in the Lions backfield, but it's hard to picture the Lions doing the right thing and giving him more of the backfield work with Adrian Peterson's experience and all-out effort. Swift is a stash, but one with a low ceiling on this Lions team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - CeeDee Lamb finds end zone twice]() Source: ESPN Dallas Cowboys WR [CeeDee Lamb](=) posted five catches for 79 yards and his first two career touchdowns in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns on seven targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lamb scored his first and second NFL touchdowns in this game as the Browns safeties lost him on an easy score to open the game for the Cowboys. Lamb is a high ceiling WR3/Flex who is head of Michael Gallup in the pecking order heading into a matchup with the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DET - TE T.J. Hockenson finds end zone]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions TE [T.J. Hockenson](=) caught two passes for nine yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hockenson added a two point conversion but was a small time fantasy performer in a matchup that had been producing big numbers for tight ends. The Saints top two corners were out and their quality may have funneled targets to tight ends, but Hockenson was a top 10 pick and should be a more foundational piece of this pass offense. He's a low ceiling TE1 going into his bye. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay catches TD pass]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) caught four passes for 62 yards and one touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. He was targeted eight times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay at least scored but the game could have been better with both of the Saints top corners out and the Lions playing from behind for most of the game. Golladay goes into his bye as a low ceiling WR2 at best. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - TE Dalton Schultz comes up with score]() Source: ESPN Dallas Cowboys TE [Dalton Schultz](=) registered four catches for 72 yards and a touchdown on eight targets in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Schultz isn't as skilled or athletic as Blake Jarwin, but the value of the tight end in this prolific come from behind offense is too good to leave on your bench unless you have a sure thing TE1. He'll be a great play against the Giants next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup disappoints in Week 4]() Source: ESPN Dallas Cowboys WR [Michael Gallup](=) posted two catches for 29 yards on five targets in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gallup disappointing in a 500+ yard passing game is on brand as he has only been a good play in one game so far this year despite the Cowboys offense being on pace to break records. His high ceiling makes him hard to bench against the Giants, but you know how low his floor is after today. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook outstanding again in Week 4]() Source: ESPN Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) rushed 27 times for 130 yards and two touchdowns in Week 4 against the Houston Texans while adding two catches for 16 yards on two targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook got the Vikings offense going against a weak Texans run defense and showed he was worth the contract he got right before the season. He's also worth the first round pick you spent on him going into a matchup with Seattle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DAL - Another giant stat line for QB Dak Prescott]() Source: NFL Network - Andrew Siciliano Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott](=) completed 41-of-58 passes for 502 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns. He is the first quarterback in NFL history with at least 450 passing yards in three straight games, and he has the most passing yards (1,657) in NFL history through four games. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott had 174 yards and two scores in the first quarter but then slowed down until the Browns opened up a 41-14 lead and went into prevent mode. The points count the same for fantasy leagues as Prescott is now on a well over 6000 yard pace. He won't get there, but his poor defense will help him maximize his ceiling. The Giants defense has the challenge of slowing down this passing game next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throws three touchdowns]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford](=) went 17-for-31 for 206 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. He also rushed for 21 yards on three carries. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stafford was underwhelming for fantasy despite the Saints playing without their top two corners. He's going into his bye and he's not an essential hold with teams needing to maximize every roster spot during this war of attrition fantasy season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [WAS - Antonio Gibson has big game]() Source: NFL.com Washington Football Team RB [Antonio Gibson](=) rushed for 46 yards and one touchdown on 13 carries against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. He also caught four passes for 82 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gibson finally showed his speed on a big play and he collected another short yardage score as the team now fully trusts him in that role. He is a reasonable RB2 with upside in an offense that is sputtering, so he should remain in your lineups against the Rams next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram finds end zone]() Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram](=) rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown on eight carries against the Washington Football Team in Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Other than a short score, Ingram was quiet. His ceiling appears to be low, even in matchups where we expect the Ravens to control the game. He'll be a flex play at best against the Bengals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler injury update](=) Source: Chargers.com Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler](=) (hamstring) suffered a hamstring during the Week 4 game and is considered questionable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ekeler was holding his hamstring when he left the field and didn't look like he wanted to stretch or put weight on his leg. Joshua Kelley becomes the lead back now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BAL - TE Mark Andrews catches two TDs]() Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens TE [Mark Andrews](=) caught three passes for 57 yards and two touchdowns against the Washington Football Team in Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Andrews two scores fueled a big game, but the floor is still in sight as he only caught three balls. He's the quintessential boom/bust TE1 going into a good matchup against Cincinnati. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NO - Two touchdowns for QB Drew Brees]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints QB [Drew Brees](=) went 19-for-25 for 246 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Everything worked against the Lions defense, but Brees fantasy numbers didn't show it because the running backs scored on the ground three times. An early deflected ball led to an interception and 14-0 deficit but Brees was calmly executing to lead the Saints to a much needed win. Brees is a low ceiling QB1 against the Chargers next week, although Tom Brady threw five scores against the Chargers today and Brees will get Michael Thomas back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CIN - WR A.J. Green suffers minor injury]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green](=) (wrist) suffered a wrist injury during the Week 4 game but is considered probable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green is clearly behind Tee Higgins for targets right now and can probably be dropped in a sad but predictable development. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [HOU - TE Jordan Akins suffers concussion](=) Source: NFL.com Houston Texans TE [Jordan Akins](=) (concussion) suffered a concussion during the Week 4 game and has been ruled out. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harrison Smith was ejected on the play in a blow to an already struggling Vikings secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - QB Dwayne Haskins throws for 314 yards]() Source: NFL.com Washington Football Team QB [Dwayne Haskins](=) went 32-for-45 for 314 yards, zero touchdowns and zero interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. He also rushed for three yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Did Haskins play well enough to keep his job? He didn't have any huge mistakes and he wasn't really the reason Washington lost, but he wasn't going to be able to help them win either. The Rams defense next week is no pushover so expect Haskins to get further out on the plank if he didn't walk to the end this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper finds the end zone]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns TE [Austin Hooper](=) posted five catches for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a ceiling game from Hooper in the Browns era of his career. Cleveland scored 49 points and Hooper had only modest production, but at least he scored. He's just a desperation play as rookie fourth-round pick Harrison Bryant is as involved in the passing game as Hooper is. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb questionable to return](=) Source: ClevelandBrowns.com - Andrew Gribble Cleveland Browns RB [Nick Chubb](=) (knee) suffered a knee injury during the Week 4 game and is considered questionable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chubb got rolled up on by a Cowboy while he was pass blocking. Kareem Hunt will be the lead back while Chubb is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin surpasses 100-yard mark]() Source: NFL.com Washington Football Team WR [Terry McLaurin](=) caught 10 passes for 118 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. He was targeted 14 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McLaurin was the focal point of the passing game as he should be, and he was able to stand up against the rough Ravens corners despite coming into the game questionable. McLaurin could get a bump in value soon if Kyle Allen is installed as Allen hooked up with DJ Moore to the tune of WR1 numbers last year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt scores twice in victory]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns RB [Kareem Hunt](=) rushed 11 times for 71 yards with two touchdowns in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hunt came in questionable but was strong, especially finishing drives after Nick Chubb went out. He's a must start against the Colts next week if Nick Chubb is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson accounts for three TDs]() Source: NFL.com Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson](=) went 14-for-21 for 193 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Washington Football Team in Week 4. He also rushed for 53 yards and one touchdown on seven carries. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson's 25-30 point games are ho-hum affairs. He missed some throws and the Ravens were never seriously challenged, so he didn't have to press the issue in the run or pass game. A long score on the ground and two touchdown hookups with Mark Andrews was more than enough. He'll face a vulnerable Bengals defense after a disappointing first four games. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield tosses two touchdowns]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns QB [Baker Mayfield](=) completed 19-of-30 passes for 165 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys and he rushed for six yards. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mayfield's team scored 49 points and he was still a weak fantasy start. Jarvis Landry threw the first touchdown of the day and Mayfield didn't do enough in the second half to keep the Cowboys from almost coming back. Mayfield will face a tough Colts defense next wee.=k. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry surprises with TD toss]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry](=) threw a 37-yard touchdown pass while hauling in five receptions for 48 yards on six targets in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry is still only an unexciting possession receiver as he's probably not 100% after offseason hip surgery and this offense is conservative in the passing game. He did notch a long touchdown pass to Odell Beckham to make him a good start this week. Things will be more difficult against the Colts next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CLE - D'Ernest Johnson flirts with century mark]() Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns RB D'Ernest Johnson rushed 13 times for 95 yards in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys, stepping in for the injured RB [Nick Chubb](=) (knee). [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Chubb is out next week, Johnson is only a desperation play because of the matchup with the Colts. He showed how easy it is for this running game to produce against a bad defense even when the names change. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara posts over 100 total yards]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara](=) rushed for 83 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He also caught three passes for 36 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara's 20ish PPR points was a disappointment after he was leveling off as a regular week winner through three weeks. The production was still there for the backfield with Latavius Murray getting two scores instead of Kamara this week. He's the most valuable running back in fantasy football heading into a matchup with the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [NO - WR Emmanuel Sanders finishes with 93 yards]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints WR [Emmanuel Sanders](=) caught six passes for 93 yards against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He was targeted nine times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This was Sanders best all-around game as a Saint, but the return of Michael Thomas next week will cap his weekly ceiling. He's more bye/injury depth than a core piece of your fantasy lineup heading into a matchup with the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [NO - RB Latavius Murray rushes for two touchdowns]() Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints RB [Latavius Murray](=) rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He also caught one pass for 19 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray's two scores made him a strong play this week, and it looks like double digit touches may become the norm for him this year, making him a safer flex play. Next week, he'll face a Chargers defense that gave up five touchdowns today. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = = Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! 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