Week 8 Sleepers, Mid Season Discounts And MORE

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #195 • Oct. 29th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com](=) Howdy {NAME}, We're rolling through the week. And thank you to all the folks who asked about our Sigmund Bloom in New Orleans. They were fortunate in the storm and mainly just had a bunch of downed trees and some power interruptions. Thank y'all. We've got some News and Notes for you as Week 8 is ON. Let's go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com](=) The Latest From TeamRankings [NFL Betting Analysis]( One NFL team got its first point spread cover, while another dropped to 0-7 ATS. Plus, are the Chiefs showing a weakness bettors can exploit? [Week 8 Value Picks]()Pick against the last undefeated team? Consider the Falcons in an upset? 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[DAL - QB Andy Dalton remains idle](#1) 2. [GB - RB Aaron Jones remains a spectator](#2) 3. [NE - WR Julian Edelman had knee surgery](#3) 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon misses another practice](#4) 5. [JAX - QB Gardner Minshew has injured thumb](#5) 6. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey to miss Week 8](#6) 7. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram sits again](#7) 8. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick out Thursday](#8) 9. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders sits again](#9) 10. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown misses practice](#10) 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook remains limited](#11) 12. [BUF - Full practice for WR John Brown](#12) 13. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited again](#13) 14. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper misses practice](#14) 15. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton staying in moment](#15) 16. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson back on field](#16) 17. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder listed as limited](#17) 18. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay returns to practice](#18) 19. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen takes part in practice](#19) 20. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster fully practices](#20) 21. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson misses another practice](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton remains idle](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys QB [Andy Dalton](=) (concussion) participated in the team's quarterback meeting Thursday, Oct. 29, but will be held out of practice, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. In all, it makes Dalton unlikely to play Sunday in Week 8, in the estimation of NFL reporter Ian Rapoport. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll likely see Ben DiNucci as the starter for the Cowboys on Sunday night. Adjust (downward) all projections for Cowboys skill position players and regular starters like RB Ezekiel Elliott and WR Amari Cooper. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [GB - RB Aaron Jones remains a spectator](=) Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones](=) (calf) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, as he deals with a calf injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers could give Jones another week of rest to deal with this calf injury. That makes Jamaal Williams their lead back with rookie A.J. Dillon working as a short-yardage and goal-line back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - WR Julian Edelman had knee surgery](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) has undergone 'recent' surgery on his knee, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He is out of practice Thursday, Oct. 29, and is expected to miss Sunday's Week 8 game against the Buffalo Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon misses another practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) (foot) remained out of practice Thursday, Oct. 29, as he deals with a foot injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mixon is not trending in the right direction. That means Gio Bernard could be the starter for the Bengals as they take on the Titans in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [JAX - QB Gardner Minshew has injured thumb]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Gardner Minshew](=) (thumb) has multiple fractures and a strained ligament in his right thumb, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He has had discomfort since Oct. 11, and the team didn't know about the injury. Get ready for the Jaguars to make a quarterback change. They have a bye in Week 8 and when they return to action we could see Mike Glennon as the starter. The Jaguars also have sixth-round rookie Jake Luton they could take a look at since the season is lost (again) anyway. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey to miss Week 8](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (ankle) was not activated from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Oct. 29, and will not play in the Week 8 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's close to returning but not quite there yet. The team will give him one more week to get right. We should see McCaffrey next week on the road against the Chiefs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram sits again]() Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram](=) (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Is Ingram going to be back or not? It seemed like he was trending that way but with missing practice on Thursday that may not be the case. The Ravens backfield is difficult to trust anyway. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick out Thursday]( Source: The Denver Post - Ryan O'Halloran Denver Broncos WR [Tim Patrick](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patrick told head coach Vic Fangio that he's feeling better than he did on Wednesday. The Broncos may be without the big-bodied veteran. That means rookie WR Jerry Jeudy could be the no.1 target for the Broncos in Week 8 against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders sits again]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Miles Sanders](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Sanders may miss another week. The Eagles play the Cowboys on Sunday night so have other options at the ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown misses practice]() Source: The Tennessean - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on Brown's status for Friday. If he misses time that would mean more for Corey Davis. He followed this same track last week and was more than fine. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook remains limited](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is expected to be back this week. We'll see if he can get a full practice in on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BUF - Full practice for WR John Brown](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [John Brown](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown's deep speed should help the Bills offense. Against the Patriots in Week 8, Brown could perform like a deep flex play with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker limited again](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker](=) (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker should play this week but the team is being cautious. Look for him to get a full practice in on Friday. We're curious to see how he meshes with new starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper misses practice]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns TE [Austin Hooper](=) (abdomen) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not a good sign for Hooper's availability. The Browns could turn to David Njoku and rookie Harrison Bryant more if Hooper is down. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton staying in moment]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton](=) said Thursday, Oct. 29, he is not thinking about his uncertain NFL future as he's playing out his final season under his current contract with the Colts. 'My work speaks for itself,' Hilton said. 'If they want me back, they want me back.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton is a WR4/deep flex play in Week 8 against the Lions. Fantasy GMs should not be excited by many players in the Colts passing game with Philip Rivers being streaky this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PIT - WR Diontae Johnson back on field]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Diontae Johnson](=) (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson is going to be out there against the Ravens, and he's a favorite target of Ben Roethlisberger. Consider Johnson a WR2/flex option in what could be a very physical (and perhaps low-scoring) game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder listed as limited]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Jamison Crowder](=) (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowder could be back out there for the Jets this week. Check on his Friday status and consider him as a flex play if he does get out there against the Chiefs in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay returns to practice](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (concussion) is participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, wearing a helmet and pads. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay is working his way through the concussion protocol. If he can practice again on Friday then he should be good to play against the Chargers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen takes part in practice](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) (shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's a good sign for his availability. Thielen is a low-end WR1 against the Packers in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster fully practices]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster will be out there for this huge matchup against the Ravens on Sunday. He's worth considering as a WR3/flex option but know that this could be a low-scoring slugfest between two division rivals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson misses another practice]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson](=) (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It doesn't look like Robinson can go in Week 8. That means the Bears could turn to guys like Darnell Mooney to do more. Let's see what Robinson can do on Friday. [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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