News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #216 • Nov. 19th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, We're rolling and we've got the News and Notes you need. Let's go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com]() The Latest From TeamRankings [NFL Betting Analysis]()Russell Wilson's MVP odds took a hit in Week 10, a risk we warned about. We dig into the beneficiaries, and look at how bad breaks impacted ATS results last week.. [Week 10 Value Picks](=)After an absolutely huge Week 10 for fading the public, Week 11 presents more value picking opportunities thanks to recency bias and the public mistaking luck for skill. [Week 10 Survivor Picks]() The two most popular survivor pool picks this week are 2-7 and 4-5. Is this a good week to go full contrarian? We take a look at some of the alternatives. Subscribe to TeamRankings now for full access to premium tools and content: [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara a no-go Thursday](#1) 2. [DET - WR Marvin Jones limited Thursday](#2) 3. [GB - WR Davante Adams not seen Thursday](#3) 4. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay did not practice Thursday](#4) 5. [CAR - QB Teddy Bridgewater unlikely to start](#5) 6. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throws at practice](#6) 7. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey still expected to play again this year](#7) 8. [NE - WR Julian Edelman improving](#8) 9. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley limited again](#9) 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins set to return](#10) 11. [CAR - RB Mike Davis practices in full](#11) 12. [DEN - TE Noah Fant spotted at practice](#12) 13. [MIA - RB Matt Breida practices in full](#13) 14. [DEN - QB Drew Lock to get Thursday reps](#14) 15. [GB - Allen Lazard a limited participant](#15) 16. [DET - D'Andre Swift added to injury report](#16) 17. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton takes part in practice](#17) 18. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon still a no-go at practice](#18) 19. [BAL - TE Luke Willson could be active in Week 11](#19) 20. [HOU - RB Duke Johnson, WR Kenny Stills back at work](#20) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara a no-go Thursday]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Triplett New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara](=) (foot) did not participate during the open portion of practice Thursday, Nov. 19, according to ESPN.com's Mike Triplett. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see what Kamara can do on Friday. The team is at home to take on the Falcons in Week 11. Without QB Drew Brees, the Saints may lean on their rushing attack early and often. That means lots of work for Kamara and Latavius Murray. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DET - WR Marvin Jones limited Thursday]() Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Marvin Jones](=) (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kenny Golladay missed practice Thursday, so it looks like Jones is going to be their lead receiver in Week 11. If you're planning on starting him as a flex play then make sure that he's fully participating on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [GB - WR Davante Adams not seen Thursday]( Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams](=) (ankle) did not participate Thursday, Nov. 19, in the open portion of the team's practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see what Adams can do at the end of the week. Friday is the day to watch to see what his participation level is in practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay did not practice Thursday]() Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay returned to practice on Wednesday but missed Thursday. That's not a good sign for his availability in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - QB Teddy Bridgewater unlikely to start](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers QB [Teddy Bridgewater](=) (knee), who has been limited in practice this week, is unlikely to start Sunday, Nov. 22, against the Detroit Lions, sources are telling NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] P.J. Walker and Will Grier have been splitting practice reps and nobody knows who is going to start for the Panthers on Sunday. Walker has some athleticism and may be the starter while Grier started a couple of games last year and looked really bad. Fantasy GMs can avoid these quarterbacks no matter who starts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford throws at practice]( Source: MLive.com - Kyle Meinke Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford](=) (thumb) on Thursday, Nov. 19, was spotted making 'light' throws in the early portion of practice open to the media. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team is confident that Stafford can play in Week 11. The thumb injury is on his throwing hand which makes this an interesting situation for Fantasy GMs to monitor. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey still expected to play again this year]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Person Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (shoulder) is still expected to play again at some point this season, according to head coach Matt Rhule, who did say, however, that he's unsure when McCaffrey will return from his latest injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no telling when McCaffrey will be back from this shoulder injury. In the meantime, Mike Davis will be the lead back for the Panthers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NE - WR Julian Edelman improving]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) has 'progressed in a positive direction,' according to head coach Bill Belichick, who added that Edelman has not suffered any setbacks. Edelman is now eligible to return to practice and open the 21-day window to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list, though Belichick did not indicate how soon they'd take that step. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Once Edelman can get back to practice, the Patriots will try to accelerate his recovery as much as possible. After this much time missed, it will be all about getting his conditioning where it needs to be. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [ATL - WR Calvin Ridley limited again]( Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden Atlanta Falcons WR [Calvin Ridley](=) (foot) was limited in practice for a second straight day Thursday, Nov. 19, according to Will McFadden of the team's website. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Ridley might be trending in the right direction. We'll see if he can practice fully on Friday and get back out there in Week 11 after having a couple of weeks to recover from this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins set to return]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins](=) (hamstring) is expected to return and play against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 22, after being sidelined since Week 5 with a hamstring injury, according to a report from NFL Network's James Palmer on Thursday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins return means that Fantasy GMs who pick him up can consider him as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - RB Mike Davis practices in full]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Mike Davis](=) (thumb) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis is going to be the lead back for the Panthers as Christian McCaffrey continues to miss time with a shoulder injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DEN - TE Noah Fant spotted at practice](=) Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos TE [Noah Fant](=) (ribs) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fant has not been himself for most of the season. We give him a ton of credit for powering through this ribs injury. Fantasy GMs should consider him a low-end TE1 in Week 11 against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [MIA - RB Matt Breida practices in full](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Matt Breida](=) (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Breida should be back in action for the Dolphins this week. He'll work as a pass-catching back in tandem with Salvon Ahmed against the Broncos on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - QB Drew Lock to get Thursday reps]( Source: The Denver Post - Ryan O'Halloran Denver Broncos QB [Drew Lock](=) (ribs) will participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, according to head coach Vic Fangio . 'We definitely plan on getting him some reps (in team work),' Fangio said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Lock can play on Sunday against the Dolphins. He's in a lot of pain according to reports and it will come down to how much of that he can tolerate and still perform at an acceptable level. Brett Rypien could get the start for the Broncos if Lock is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [GB - Allen Lazard a limited participant](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers WR [Allen Lazard](=) (core) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lazard could be back out there for the Packers this week. They might limit his snaps upon his return in his first game back if he does play. Lazard is a favorite of QB Aaron Rodgers and could cut into Marquez Valdes-Scantling's targets upon his return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DET - D'Andre Swift added to injury report]() Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nobody knows when Swift suffered this concussion but now his availability for Week 11 is very much in question. The Lions would use Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson in tandem if Swift has to miss the game against the Panthers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton takes part in practice](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys QB [Andy Dalton](=) (concussion) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dalton is expected to start this week against the Vikings. That means the Cowboys passing game might have a bit more life. They won't perform like they did with Dak Prescott but this could be a slight uptick for guys like Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon still a no-go at practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) (foot) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals are likely to be without Mixon for another game. That means Gio Bernard will be the lead back in Week 11. He's got RB2 potential for Fantasy GMs this week against the Washington Football Team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BAL - TE Luke Willson could be active in Week 11](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team will monitor TE Luke Willson in practice this week to see how he fits in with what they want to do, and then they will make a decision on Saturday, Nov. 21, about whether or not to bring him up for Week 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens currently have just one healthy tight end on their active roster. Willson could actually see some time with the Ravens this week due to their lack of depth. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [HOU - RB Duke Johnson, WR Kenny Stills back at work]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB [Duke Johnson](=) (illness) and WR [Kenny Stills](=) (back) returned to practice Thursday, Nov. 19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson missed practice on Wednesday due to this illness. He's back in action on Thursday and that means Fantasy GMs can consider him a RB2 with upside in Week 11. [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: =