News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #196 • Oct. 30th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com](=) Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to the Weekend, Folks. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. 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? If it's value you seek in NFL Week 8, you need to think contrarian. 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[NE - N'Keal Harry absent Friday](#10) 11. [NO - Marquez Callaway ruled out](#11) 12. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery ruled out](#12) 13. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown back on field](#13) 14. [SF - SF hopeful on RB Tevin Coleman](#14) 15. [DEN - Full practice for TE Noah Fant](#15) 16. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper to miss Week 8](#16) 17. [CIN - Week 8 injury report for Bengals](#17) 18. [MIN - Week 8 injury report for Vikings](#18) 19. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley having surgery](#19) 20. [NYJ - Questionable tag for RB Frank Gore](#20) 21. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick listed as questionable](#21) 22. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders to miss another game](#22) 23. [BUF - WR John Brown expected to be available](#23) 24. [CHI - Door still open for WR Allen Robinson](#24) 25. [NE - RB Damien Harris listed as questionable](#25) 26. [DEN - Questionable tag for RB Phillip Lindsay](#26) 27. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder doubtful after setback](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [GB - RB Aaron Jones out Week 8]() Source: Packers.com - Mike Spofford Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones](=) (calf) on Friday, Oct. 30, was ruled out of the team's Week 8 game against the Minnesota Vikings. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jamaal Williams will get the start and should be considered a top 10 running back play this week vs. Minnesota. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - CB Stephon Gilmore update](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore's (knee) status is up in the air for Week 8 after he hurt his knee in practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He had an MRI, and a source said the injury was deemed minor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stefon Diggs matchup gets a lot better with this news. Next week's opponent is the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NE - WR Julian Edelman headed to IR](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) is likely headed to the Reserve/Injured list after having surgery to clean up his knee. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jakobi Meyers has a chance to lead the Patriots in targets and catches for the rest of the season. He was their best receiver in the loss to San Francisco last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook updated to questionable]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) (groin) is listed as questionable on the team's updated Week 8 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook is expected to play and should be in lineups, but we'll have to check Sunday morning to be 100% sure. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley has X-rays](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley](=) (foot) had X-rays on his injured foot, which were negative. He'll have an MRI to determine his fate for the next few weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Falcons have a bye in Week 10, so it's possible that he'll only miss one game. The Broncos are on the schedule next week. Russell Gage and Hayden Hurst would be better plays if Ridley can't go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NO - WR Michael Thomas to miss Week 8](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas](=) (ankle, hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30, but has been ruled out for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Deonte Harris and Tre'Quan Smith will start at wide receiver for the Saints, but Alvin Kamara and Jared Cook will be big parts of the passing game with Kamara likely leading the team in targets by a large margin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton officially doubtful]( Source: NFLCommunications.com Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys QB [Andy Dalton](=) (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as doubtful for Week 8. The Cowboys did not hold a practice Friday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ben Dinucci will be the starter on Sunday night, with Garrett Gilbert the backup. The Eagles defense will be chalk in DFS and it should be. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker expected to play]( Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker](=) (groin) is expected to play in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams, head coach Brian Flores said Friday, Oct. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker may draw Jalen Ramsey and he's playing in his first game with Tua Tagovailoa, so he's a risky WR3/Flex this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram out again]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jonas Shaffer Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram](=) (ankle) on Friday, Oct. 30, missed his third straight practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins will split the work in the backfield with Justice Hill getting a few snaps. Edwards will likely lead the group in touches, but Dobbins has more big play upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - N'Keal Harry absent Friday]() Source: The Athletic - Jeff Howe New England Patriots WR N'Keal Harry (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is not expected to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jakobi Meyers and Damiere Byrd will be the starters outside. Meyers is the best play in the Patriots passing game, but it's best to avoid it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NO - Marquez Callaway ruled out](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Marquez Callaway](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30, but has been ruled out for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Callaway had a great first start as a Saints last week and he is still worth holding in dynasty leagues despite promptly getting hurt during his breakout game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery ruled out]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team doesn't know if Jeffery got hurt in practice, but they suspect it. They don't know the exact play that the injury happened on, if the injury happened in a practice. It's beginning to feel like Jeffery has played his last game in an Eagle uniform. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown back on field](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (knee) returned to practice Friday, Oct. 30, after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like Thursday is a scheduled rest day for Brown even though the Titans haven't said as much. He should have a field day against the Bengals as long as the game is close. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [SF - SF hopeful on RB Tevin Coleman](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers RB [Tevin Coleman](=) (knee) received a 'heavy workload' in practice Thursday, Oct. 29, and the team is hopeful he'll be available for Sunday's Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks, general manager John Lynch said Friday. How Coleman's knee responds Friday will be key, Lynch added. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coleman has been a consistent fantasy disppointment who is hard to depend on, but his presence this weekend could short circuit JaMycal Hasty's chance of a breakout game vs. Seattle. Coleman should be added in typical leagues, but keep expectations modest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - Full practice for TE Noah Fant](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos TE [Noah Fant](=) (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is not on the injury report for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fant is over his high ankle sprain and should be considered a TE1 this week against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - TE Austin Hooper to miss Week 8]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns TE [Austin Hooper](=) (abdomen) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harrison Bryant is going to have a large role again this week after scoring twice against Cincinnati in Week 7. He's a solid TE1 play against Las Vegas. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CIN - Week 8 injury report for Bengals](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals OT Bobby Hart (knee), C Trey Hopkins (concussion) and OT Jonah Williams (stinger) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 8. CB Darius Phillips (knee) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. WR [John Ross](=) (illness) did not practice but is not on the injury report. DT Geno Atkins (non-injury), DT Mike Daniels (non-injury), S Brandon Wilson (knee), LB Markus Bailey (neck), TE [Cethan Carter](=) (shoulder), CB William Jackson III (concussion) and OG Mike Jordan (back) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals will be starting backups at multiple key positions on the line, which makes the Titans D/ST look a lot more attractive and Joe Burrow less attractive this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [MIN - Week 8 injury report for Vikings](=) Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings CB Holton Hill (foot) and CB Mike Hughes (neck) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and have been ruled out for Week 8. WR Dan Chisena (hip) did not practice and is listed as questionable. CB Kris Boyd (back, hamstring), S Anthony Harris (wrist) and OG Dru Samia (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Vikings pass defense will be starting backups at both cornerback positions. Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams should have an easy go of it against them if the wind allows it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley having surgery]() Source: NFL Network - Kim Jones New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley](=) (knee) told NFL Network's Kim Jones that he's having surgery on his torn anterior cruciate ligament Friday, Oct. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep this in mind when calculating when Barkley should be back on the field. Letting the swelling going down in his knee was part of the delay, but the surgeon being the team doctor for the Dodgers, who just completed a World Series victory, also contributed to the date being this late. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NYJ - Questionable tag for RB Frank Gore]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets RB [Frank Gore](=) (hand) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lamical Perine is the better Jets back to play this week, but both are mere desperation plays at Kansas City. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick listed as questionable](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos WR [Tim Patrick](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patrick is probably on the doubtful side of questionable. Albert Okwuegbunam and Jerry Jeudy could be top targets for Drew Lock against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders to miss another game]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Miles Sanders](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders could return after the Week 9 bye, but it's not a sure thing. Boston Scott is a great play this week and he is worth carrying through the bye to see if Sanders is ready to play against the Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [BUF - WR John Brown expected to be available](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [John Brown](=) (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is not on the injury report for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills target tree gets wider, but with Stephon Gilmore banged up, it could still bear fruit for Brown and Cole Beasley along with Stefon Diggs, whose outlook improves the most against the once fearsome Patriots pass defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CHI - Door still open for WR Allen Robinson]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson](=) (concussion) did not practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as questionable on the team's Week 8 injury report. However, Robinson could still play Sunday in Week 8 if he's able to clear the concussion protocol this weekend, according to a team beat reporter. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Don't expect to see Robinson out there Sunday, but the fact that it's a home game is keeping him in play for the matchup with the Saints. If he can't go, Anthony Miller and Darnell Mooney should start against the New Orleans secondary that has been prone to giving up big plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NE - RB Damien Harris listed as questionable]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Damien Harris](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots running game was getting on track at times against the 49ers, but Harris coming into this game banged up plus the recent offensive woes makes him only a desperation play this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [DEN - Questionable tag for RB Phillip Lindsay](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (concussion) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 8. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay could clear concussion protocol before the game, which would make him a better play than Melvin Gordon. We'll have to monitor this one until game time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder doubtful after setback](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Jamison Crowder](=) (groin) suffered a setback in practice Friday, Oct. 30, with his groin injury, and has been downgraded to doubtful on the team's Week 8 injury report. He is not expected to play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Crowder can't get over the hump with this injury. Denzel Mims will be the best play this week and Braxton Berrios is a potential cheap PPR hit against the Chiefs this weekend. [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! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =