News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #229 • Dec. 2nd, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, The longest Week in NFL history is a wrap and we're onto Week 13. It's what we do. Let's go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com]() The Latest From TeamRankings [NFL Betting Analysis]()After four back-door covers in Week 12, we look at some of the flukier ATS results and how the betting markets have adjusted for reduced HFA and higher scoring. [Week 13 Value Picks](=)Unlike last week, there are a number of bigger favorites on the board in Week 13, so the search for value in NFL pick'em contests focuses on the closer matchups. [Week 13 Survivor Picks]() The Raiders may be the most popular survivor pool pick in Week 13, but they are only the fifth most likely team to win. Better risk/reward tradeoffs lie elsewhere. Subscribe to TeamRankings now for full access to premium picks, tools and content: [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [SF - Brandon Aiyuk officially activated](#1) 2. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay idle](#2) 3. [IND - Jonathan Taylor activated](#3) 4. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen activated](#4) 5. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz ready to play](#5) 6. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones does not practice](#6) 7. [LAC - QB Tyrod Taylor declines grievance](#7) 8. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay to sit out Wednesday](#8) 9. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky officially named starter](#9) 10. [DEN - Limited practice for Jerry Jeudy](#10) 11. [LVR - WR Nelson Agholor absent Wednesday](#11) 12. [NE - QB Cam Newton a limited participant](#12) 13. [DET - D'Andre Swift a limited participant](#13) 14. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman limited Wednesday](#14) 15. [CHI - QB Nick Foles gets in limited practice](#15) 16. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry gets in full practice](#16) 17. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs doesn't practice Wednesday](#17) 18. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook limited at Wednesday practice](#18) 19. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara limited Wednesday](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [SF - Brandon Aiyuk officially activated]( Source: NFLCommunications.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Brandon Aiyuk](=) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 listed Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see how the week progresses but clearly great news for Aiyuk. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay idle](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) remains out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is not a great sign for Golladay. He's already missed a month's worth of action with this hip injury. Missing practice on Wednesday hurts his chances of returning in Week 13. Let's see if he can do anything later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [IND - Jonathan Taylor activated](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts RB [Jonathan Taylor](=) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The rookie back was out in Week 12 after he was ruled a high-risk close contact. Taylor should be considered at least a RB2 with upside in Week 13 against the Texans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen activated](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 2, and he'll practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen tested negative but the Vikings held out the veteran receiver last week. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer expects Thielen to play in Week 13 against the Jaguars. He's a WR1 in this matchup for Fantasy GMs and a welcome return to the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PHI - TE Zach Ertz ready to play]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles TE [Zach Ertz](=) (ankle) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ertz is back in action for the Eagles but Fantasy GMs need to remember that he wasn't doing much before going down with this ankle injury. Dallas Goedert is still the top tight end for the Eagles. With Ertz back on the field as the no.2 tight end, Richard Rodgers moves to the no.3 spot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones does not practice]( Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hamstring injuries are tricky to deal with. The team has to be cautious with their athletic quarterback. The buzz is that he will miss time, likely just one week -- this week -- and then return after that. Colt McCoy will start when they officially designate Jones as being 'out' for Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LAC - QB Tyrod Taylor declines grievance](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) declined to file a grievance against the team and its doctor for administering a pain-killing shot in mid-September that led to a puncture in his lung. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That shot was incredibly costly for Taylor as he lost his starting job -- perhaps his last chance as a starter -- and had to miss multiple games. While Taylor is not proceeding with any grievances, the NFL Players Association is still reviewing the matter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay to sit out Wednesday]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (knee) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay slightly tweaked his knee against the Saints on Sunday. The team is still optimistic about his availability for Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky officially named starter]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Chicago Bears QB [Mitchell Trubisky](=) was named the Week 13 starter by head coach Matt Nagy Wednesday, Dec. 2. He'll start Sunday, Dec. 6, against the Detroit Lions. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears could go back-and-forth on their starter before the season is over. Trubisky starts again for now, but Nick Foles could be called upon again if (when?) Trubisky struggles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DEN - Limited practice for Jerry Jeudy]() Source: Denver7 Sports - Troy Renck Denver Broncos WR [Jerry Jeudy](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a Sunday night game for the Broncos this week as they travel to take on the Chiefs. Jeudy should have QB Drew Lock back out there tossing the rock. We see the rookie wide receiver as a deep flex option for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [LVR - WR Nelson Agholor absent Wednesday](=) Source: Raiders.com Las Vegas Raiders WR [Nelson Agholor](=) (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Raiders no.1 receiver is a WR4/flex option for Fantasy GMs. He's earned the trust of QB Derek Carr and has been their most consistent receiver. We should see him practice fully later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - QB Cam Newton a limited participant]( Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots QB [Cam Newton](=) (abdomen) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton takes a lot of punishment during games, so limiting him on Wednesday just makes sense. He should be a full participant by the end of the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DET - D'Andre Swift a limited participant](=) Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The rookie hasn't played since Week 109 as he's dealt with this concussion. Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell said he's "optimistic" about Swift's chances of returning this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman limited Wednesday](=) Source: Raiders.com New York Jets WR [Breshad Perriman](=) (shoulder) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That sounds about right. Perriman is worth considering as a WR4 or flex play so long as he's healthy. We should see him do more on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CHI - QB Nick Foles gets in limited practice]() Source: Chicago Bears PR Chicago Bears QB [Nick Foles](=) (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's the first time Foles has been able to practice in some time. If healthy, he'll return as the backup to Mitchell Trubisky...again...and for now. If (when?) Trubisky struggles, they could go back to Foles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry gets in full practice]() Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (hip) was listed on the injury report Wednesday, Dec. 2, as a full participant at practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Landry and the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs doesn't practice Wednesday](=) Source: Raiders.com Las Vegas Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs](=) (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacobs status for Week 13 is up in the air. Let's see if he can practice on Friday. Devontae Booker would get a large role if Jacobs can't play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook limited at Wednesday practice]() Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook has been carrying a heavy workload for the Vikings and is a little banged up. They'll limit him during the week to get him some rest. Even if he's got a slightly reduced role in the game, Cook is still a must-start RB1 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara limited Wednesday](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara](=) (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara is a little banged up with this foot injury but his fantasy value has been impacted most by QB Taysom Hill. With Hill as the starter in the last two games, Kamara only has one reception. The current situation with Hill means that Kamara is more of a RB2 or flex option for Fantasy GMs. [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. 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