News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #188 • Oct. 22nd, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com](=) Howdy {NAME}, We're rolling towards the Weekend and we've got some News and Notes you need. Let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [The Audible - Week 7 Preview Part 2]() In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom discuss who to start and who to bench in week seven. Topics Include - how do the Packers bounce back this week, is Phillip Lindsay taking over in the Denver backfield, does Chargers WR Mike Williams continue as a favorite target of QB Justin Herbert, plus more! B. [The IDP Roundtable Podcast]() In This Episode: Sigmund Bloom, John Norton, and Matt Schauf (Draft Sharks) run down the latest news in the world of IDP fantasy football. Topics include: Replacing Devin Bush, updates on rookies, the Guru's Week 7 starts and sits and more! C. [Premium Content - WR/CB Matchups To Exploit]() If you have access to our Footballguys Season Long Pro or Daily Fantasy Pro Subscriptions, I want to make sure you know about a feature we've tweaked that gives a killer edge. Sean Settle picks a few matchups where he feels a WR has a particularly advantageous matchup over a cornerback you can exploit. Check it out here. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com](=) The Latest From TeamRankings [NFL Betting Analysis]( Defenses stepped up for Under bettors in Week 6, while the Jets and Cowboys both dropped to 0-6 against the spread on the season. Will the Jets eventually redeem their backers? [Week 7 Value Picks]()The Los Angeles Rams, seeking a bounceback win at home, highlight this week's NFL pick'em value picks against the 5-1 Chicago Bears, along with four other games. [Week 7 Survivor Picks]( The Bills are the safest pick of the week facing the Jets, but at around 50% pick popularity, the Expected Value of picking them isn't the highest on Week 7 board. New TeamRankings users can get a free 3-day trial: [Sign Up Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [ATL - WR Julio Jones back on field](#1) 2. [NO - No practice for WR Michael Thomas on Thursday](#2) 3. [BAL - WR Dez Bryant joining BAL?](#3) 4. [BUF - QB Josh Allen fully practices](#4) 5. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon sits out Thursday](#5) 6. [CIN - WR A.J. Green upgraded Thursday](#6) 7. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown does not practice](#7) 8. [ARI - No practice for WR DeAndre Hopkins](#8) 9. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette practices in full](#9) 10. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield a full participant](#10) 11. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster practices in full](#11) 12. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson takes part in practice](#12) 13. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz to IR](#13) 14. [NYJ - Rest day for RB Frank Gore](#14) 15. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry still limited](#15) 16. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold remains limited](#16) 17. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins still sidelined](#17) 18. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder misses practice](#18) 19. [TB - Limited practice for WR Mike Evans](#19) 20. [TB - TE Rob Gronkowski listed as limited](#20) 21. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman fully practices](#21) 22. [TB - WR Chris Godwin a limited participant](#22) 23. [TEN - TE Jonnu Smith takes part in practice](#23) 24. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry dealing with broken rib](#24) 25. [GB - TE Robert Tonyan officially misses practice](#25) 26. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill has flourished with Tennessee](#26) 27. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry in select crowd on long TD runs](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ATL - WR Julio Jones back on field](=) Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, Oct. 22 after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones had a rest day on Wednesday. He's back in action on Thursday, limited, and is a WR1 for Fantasy GMs against the Lions on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NO - No practice for WR Michael Thomas on Thursday]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas tweaked his hamstring in practice this week. Fantasy GMs have been missing Thomas and may have to make other plans in Week 7. Check back on Friday to see if he's out there for practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BAL - WR Dez Bryant joining BAL?](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent WR [Dez Bryant](=) (Cowboys) is expected to join the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad if his workout goes well, and he passes a physical. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens worked out Bryant this summer and now may actually sign him. Bryant has been out of the league since tearing his Achilles' tendon with the Saints last year. In deeper leagues, Bryant is worth a speculative add...although the Ravens wide receivers aren't great options as weekly starters. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BUF - QB Josh Allen fully practices](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen](=) (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen could have a field day against the Jets in Week 7. He's a top-5 fantasy option this week and he's good to go with fully participating on Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon sits out Thursday](=) Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Tyler Dragon Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon is banged up and his status is up in the air. If he has to miss the game against the Browns, the Bengals would turn to Gio Bernard. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CIN - WR A.J. Green upgraded Thursday](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green](=) (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Is Green back or no? That's the main question for Fantasy GMs who have Green on the roster right now. He's mostly been 'meh' this season and some even moved on from him...then he had an 8-for-96 stat line against the Colts in Week 6. We think he's worth trusting as a WR4/deep flex option against the Browns in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown does not practice]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are watching this one closely. Brown needs to practice on Friday so he can play against the Steelers on Sunday. His status for the game is very much up in the air. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - No practice for WR DeAndre Hopkins]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Kyle Odegard Arizona Cardinals WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (ankle) was held out of practice Thursday, Oct. 22, for the second straight day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Missing Wednesday's practice is not a big deal. Missing two practices is a different story. Hopkins playing status is up in the air now. He should play against the Seahawks on Sunday but make sure to check on his status. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette practices in full](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Leonard Fournette](=) (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette is the backup to Ronald Jones. He's back in action this week against the Raiders but not worth more than a 'what the heck' flex in Week 7 against the Raiders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CLE - QB Baker Mayfield a full participant]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns QB [Baker Mayfield](=) (chest) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mayfield has been playing through this chest injury and he was battered and beaten against the Steelers last week. He'll be out there against the Bengals and is a low-end QB2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster practices in full]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster is good to go. Fantasy GMs can look at him as a deep WR2 or flex option in Week 7 against the Titans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson takes part in practice]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Diontae Johnson](=) (back) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is back in action this week. He'll work as a WR3/flex option for Fantasy GMs against the Titans and Johnson's return cuts into the snaps/targets for James Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz to IR]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz](=) (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Eagles are hurting at the tight end position. Ertz his banged up and Dallas Goedert is not yet back from his injury. The team hopes Ertz will be back Nov. 22, against the Cleveland Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - Rest day for RB Frank Gore]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Frank Gore](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gore and La'Mical Perine will continue to split time in the Jets backfield. Neither one are great options for Fantasy GMs out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry still limited]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (hip, ribs) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The veteran receiver revealed that he has a broken rib. Landry is tough for working through this injury. Fantasy GMs have better options than a banged up Landry in Week 7. Landry is a WR4/deep flex play due to this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NYJ - QB Sam Darnold remains limited]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets QB [Sam Darnold](=) (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Darnold may be back out there this week against the Bills. If not, the Jets turn to Joe Flacco again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins still sidelined](=) Source: Kansas City Star - Herbie Teope Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins](=) (hamstring) remained out of practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins may miss Week 7 against the Broncos. Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson could do more with Watkins missing more time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder misses practice]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Jamison Crowder](=) (groin) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see what Crowder can do on Friday. He's the lone asset from the Jets passing game that is somewhat trustworthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TB - Limited practice for WR Mike Evans](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans is banged up and that limits what he can do on the field. With the ankle injury, Fantasy GMs should consider him a low-end WR3 or flex play in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [TB - TE Rob Gronkowski listed as limited](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [Rob Gronkowski](=) (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski spiked his way back into Fantasy GMs hearts last week. His targets have gone up and up most weeks, and he had eight targets last week. Gronkowski should perform like a low-end TE1 in fantasy leagues this week against the Raiders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman fully practices]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Breshad Perriman](=) (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perriman looked good last week. He played 63 snaps against the Dolphins and finished the game with a 4-for-62 stat line (on eight targets). Perriman is worth a WR4/deep flex play against the Bills in Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [TB - WR Chris Godwin a limited participant](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Godwin should be good to go for the game against the Raiders in Week 7. Check his status on Friday. Godwin could perform like a WR2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [TEN - TE Jonnu Smith takes part in practice]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans TE [Jonnu Smith](=) (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith has really flourished this year. Against the Steelers in a huge game of the unbeaten AFC powers, Smith could perform like a top-5 fantasy tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry dealing with broken rib]() Source: ESPN - Jake Trotter Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (hip, rib) told ESPN's Jake Trotter that he suffered a broken rib in Week 5 against the Indianapolis Colts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry is tough for working through this injury. Fantasy GMs have better options than a banged up Landry in Week 7. Landry is a WR4/deep flex play due to this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [GB - TE Robert Tonyan officially misses practice](=) Source: Packers.com Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers TE [Robert Tonyan](=) (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A lot of Fantasy GMs have been excited about starting Tonyan this year. Now, if you're planning on starting him against the Texans in Week 7, you'll have to check if Tonyan is practicing on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill has flourished with Tennessee]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Ryan Tannehill](=) has posted a league-best passer rating of 117.3 since he made his first start with the franchise against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 20, 2019 (minimum 210 pass attempts). In his 15 regular-season starts over that time, he has completed 69.8 percent of his passes for 3,968 yards and thrown for 35 touchdowns versus seven interceptions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Get away from Adam Gase and good things happen. Tannehill has seen it all, and he's got a first-round quarterback skill set. He's a great fit with Titans OC Arthur Smith and has the trust of that locker room. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry in select crowd on long TD runs]() Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry](=) has four career touchdown runs of at least 74 yards - tied with Jamaal Charles, Tony Dorsett and Barry Sanders for fourth in NFL history. Only Chris Johnson (seven), [Adrian Peterson](=) (six) and O.J. Simpson (five) have more such runs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry is a special back and the Titans use him as the centerpiece of the offense. He's going to have a few more of these long touchdown runs before his playing days are done. We've rarely seen a big back with his ability to get long touchdowns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and we'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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