News And Notes From Around The League - December Sleepers

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #231 • Dec. 4th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, Here we go. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's jump to it. 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. 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We've deeply discounted the price that'll cover you from now through this year's Super Bowl. Jump on it and crush the playoffs. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [KC - Clyde Edwards-Helaire missed practice again](#1) 2. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs will not play in Week 13](#2) 3. [DET - D'Andre Swift sidelined Friday](#3) 4. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin could be activated](#4) 5. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones listed as doubtful](#5) 6. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay good for Week 13](#6) 7. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook not on injury report](#7) 8. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has productive practice](#8) 9. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay to miss another game](#9) 10. [BAL - Baltimore brings back four](#10) 11. [NE - QB Cam Newton questionable](#11) 12. [TEN - TE Jonnu Smith remains out](#12) 13. [DEN - Jerry Jeudy expected to play](#13) 14. [IND - DT DeForest Buckner activated](#14) 15. [CHI - Darnell Mooney sits out Friday](#15) 16. [MIA - Week 13 injury report for Miami](#16) 17. [MIN - TE Irv Smith remains out Friday](#17) 18. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara likely will play](#18) 19. [IND - QB Philip Rivers upgraded Friday](#19) 20. [SF - Coach: WR Deebo Samuel good to go](#20) 21. [DET - Detroit's injury report for Week 13](#21) 22. [PHI - Philadelphia's Week 13 injury report](#22) 23. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin added to injury report](#23) 24. [CLE - Cleveland's injury report for Week 13](#24) 25. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson draws questionable tag](#25) 26. [JAX - Jacksonville's injury report for Week 13](#26) 27. [BAL - QB Robert Griffin III lands on injured reserve](#27) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [KC - Clyde Edwards-Helaire missed practice again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs RB [Clyde Edwards-Helaire](=) (illness) did not participate in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards-Helaire is said to have a stomach bug, so there's not a covid worry here, but he's still not a sure thing to go against Denver on Sunday night. Hopefully we will have more clarity on his availability on Sunday morning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs will not play in Week 13]( Source: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez Las Vegas Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs](=) (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 13 against the New York Jets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Devontae Booker will get the start and should be a solid RB2 this week even though the Jets run defense can be tough. Jalen Richard and Theo Riddick will also get snaps in place of Jacobs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DET - D'Andre Swift sidelined Friday]( Source: MLive.com - Benjamin Raven Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (illness) will not practice Friday, Dec. 4, due to a non-COVID-19 illness, according to interim head coach Darrell Bevell. Swift, who is out of concussion protocol, also was dealing with the illness Thursday, and he was sent home from practice. 'We'll take this through the end of the week,' Bevell said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Swift likely won't play much if he does play. Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson are just desperation plays against the Bears this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin could be activated]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Miami Dolphins RB [Myles Gaskin](=) (knee) practiced Friday, Dec. 4, could be activated this weekend from the Reserve/Injured list, head coach Brian Flores said in a news conference Friday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Gaskin can go, he'll be the clear lead back and a good RB2 start with the next three backs on the depth chart likely out. Patrick Laird would be the #1 back if Gaskin can't go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones listed as doubtful](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 13 game Sunday, Dec. 6, against the Seattle Seahawks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Colt McCoy will get the start and likely hold back the offense against a resurgent Seattle defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay good for Week 13]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (knee) is expected to play Sunday, Dec. 6, against the Kansas City Chiefs, the NFL Network's James Palmer reported Friday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay will still take a back seat to Melvin Gordon. The Broncos running game was successful against the Chiefs in the first matchup, which makes Gordon a what the heck flex or low-end RB2 this week, but Lindsay is a desperation play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [MIN - RB Dalvin Cook not on injury report]( Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings RB [Dalvin Cook](=) (ankle) was a full participant in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is not listed on the team's Week 13 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cook has been giving us an injury scare a week, but he has been finishing games and should be very productive against the Jaguars this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ATL - WR Julio Jones has productive practice]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) reportedly 'moved around well' in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and feels 'pretty good' about his chances of playing Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones usually plays well when he is not 100%, so if he's active, he's probably too good to pass up against the Saints. Just know there's a risk there. Hamstrings are something that can go from good to bad in an instant. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay to miss another game]() Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and has been ruled out for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BAL - Baltimore brings back four]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Baltimore Ravens RB [J.K. Dobbins](=), LB Pernell McPhee, OL Patrick Mekari and C Matt Skura were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dobbins should be the lead back against the Cowboys and a good play on Tuesday no matter who starts at quarterback for the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NE - QB Cam Newton questionable]( Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots QB [Cam Newton](=) (abdomen) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is listed as questionable for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton is expected to play but his ceiling is very low against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [TEN - TE Jonnu Smith remains out]( Source: The Athletic - John Glennon Tennessee Titans TE [Jonnu Smith](=) (knee) remained out of practice Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith is out for this week. Anthony Firkser is the play at tight end for the Titans in Week 13 even though blocking tight end Geoff Swaim had a better game than him last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DEN - Jerry Jeudy expected to play]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold Denver Broncos WR [Jerry Jeudy](=) (ankle) is expected to play Sunday, Dec. 6, against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeudy is still a risky play with a dysfunctional Broncos pass offense around him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [IND - DT DeForest Buckner activated](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is huge for the Colts defense, which looked helpless against the Titans last week. They'll need Buckner against a red hot Deshaun Watson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CHI - Darnell Mooney sits out Friday](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Colleen Kane Chicago Bears WR [Darnell Mooney](=) (knee) missed practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is listed as questionable on the team's Week 13 injury report. Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Mooney's absence Friday after practicing the previous two days was 'precautionary.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mooney is a what the heck flex against a Lions secondary that has been known to give up big plays as of late. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIA - Week 13 injury report for Miami](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Salvon Ahmed](=) (shoulder) was limited in practice all week, while [DeAndre Washington](=) (hamstring) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Dec. 4; both players are listed as doubtful for Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. OG Solomon Kindley (foot) and QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (thumb) were limited in practice all week, while RB/WR [Malcolm Perry](=) (chest) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day Friday; all three players are listed as questionable. S Kavon Frazier (shoulder), CB Xavien Howard (shoulder), DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder), CB Jamal Perry (foot), TE [Adam Shaheen](=) (foot) and LB Andrew Van Ginkel (wrist) practiced in full all week and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryan Fitzpatrick is more likely to start than Tagovailoa right now, making him a solid streamer or QB2/Superflex and increasing the value of Devante Parker and Mike Gesicki for the matchup against the Bengals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIN - TE Irv Smith remains out Friday]( Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings TE [Irv Smith](=) (back) remained out of practice Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kyle Rudolph is a solid TE1 this week with Smith likely out again. The Jaguars have allowed nine touchdowns to tight ends this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara likely will play](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara](=) (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is not on the injury report for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kamara should still be in the lineups, but it's possible that Latavius Murray is worth more in fantasy with Taysom Hill at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [IND - QB Philip Rivers upgraded Friday](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts QB [Philip Rivers](=) (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is not on the injury report for Week 13. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's been talk the injury was more serious but it's good news to see a full practice and no injury report. Rivers never moves too much anyway so hopefully this won't affect his game that much. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [SF - Coach: WR Deebo Samuel good to go]( Source: San Jose Mercury News - Cam Inman San Francisco 49ers WR [Deebo Samuel](=) (hamstring) will play in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday, Dec. 4, in a radio interview. Shanahan said Samuel was given a rest day off practice Thursday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel is coming off of his best game of the year and should be in fantasy lineups Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - Detroit's injury report for Week 13]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip), DL Da'Shawn Hand (groin) and CB Jeff Okudah (shoulder) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. RB D'Andre Swift (illness) and DB Tracy Walker (non-injury) did not practice Friday, Dec. 4, and are listed as questionable. DE Austin Bryant (thigh) and QB [Matthew Stafford](=) (thumb) were limited in practice all week and are also listed as questionable. LB Christian Jones (knee) was limited in practice for a second straight day Friday but no longer appears on the injury report. WR [Danny Amendola](=) (hip), TE Hunter Bryant (concussion), WR [Quintez Cephus](=) (non-injury) and CB Mike Ford (concussion) practiced in full Friday and have also been removed the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Golladay doesn't appear to be close to returning. It's possible that the team could shut him down for the year if he doesn't show improvement over the next week or two. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [PHI - Philadelphia's Week 13 injury report]( Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles S Rudy Ford (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 versus the Green Bay Packers. CB Darius Slay (calf) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Dec. 4, and is listed as questionable. DT Fletcher Cox (neck) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday and taken off the injury report. LB T.J. Edwards (hamstring) and TE [Zach Ertz](=) (ankle) were upgraded to a full practice Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ertz is a what the heck tight end play this week, but he wasn't consistently productive before suffering his ankle injury, so he's far from a must play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin added to injury report]( Source: WashingtonFootball.com Washington Football Team WR [Terry McLaurin](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This has been lingering but he played well last week. We're hopeful here but keep an eye on it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CLE - Cleveland's injury report for Week 13]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns CB Denzel Ward (calf) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans. WRs KhaDarel Hodge (hamstring) and [Taywan Taylor](=) (neck) did not practice Friday, Dec. 4, and have also been ruled out. C Nick Harris (ankle) and DT Vincent Taylor (knee) were limited in practice all week and are as questionable. OT Jack Conklin (knee) and C JC Tretter (knee) were also limited in practice all week but have been removed from the injury report. DT Jordan Elliott (knee), RB [Kareem Hunt](=) (thigh), WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (hip), S Sheldrick Redwine (knee) and OG Wyatt Teller (calf) practiced in full Friday and also no longer appear on the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ward being out will help the matchup for Ryan Tannehill, AJ Brown and Corey Davis. Hodge being out will get rookie Donovan Peoples-Jones more snaps against a questionable Titans secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson draws questionable tag]( Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Dickerson Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson](=) (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 4, and is listed as questionable on the team's Week 13 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He left practice with a knee injury. The team reassured us that it was only precautionary, but check back Sunday morning to be sure before locking Robinson in against the Lions. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [JAX - Jacksonville's injury report for Week 13](=) Source: Jaguars.com Jacksonville Jaguars LB Dakota Allen (hamstring), LB Kamalei Correa (hamstring), TE [Ben Ellefson](=) (knee) and DT DaVon Hamilton (knee) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. CB Sidney Jones (Achilles) did not practice Friday, Dec. 4, and has also been ruled out. WR [Chris Conley](=) (hip), OL Jawaan Taylor (knee) and S Jarrod Wilson (shoulder) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. WR DJ Chark Jr. (ribs), TE [Tyler Eifert](=) (rest), RB [Dare Ogunbowale](=) (hand), CB Brandon Rusnak (ribs, quad), DE Adam Gotsis (rest) and TE James O'Shaughnessy (rest) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chark is back this week and safe to put in lineups against the young Vikings cornerbacks. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [BAL - QB Robert Griffin III lands on injured reserve]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Baltimore Ravens QB [Robert Griffin](=) III (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trace McSorley will be the starter on Tuesday against the Cowboys if Lamar Jackson isn't cleared from the covid list. [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: =