News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #232 • Dec. 5th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, We're headed to Game Day and not a minute too soon. We've got some News and Notes you need so let's get 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. 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. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin comes off IR](#1) 2. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram off COVID list](#2) 3. [BUF - QB Josh Allen cleared for Week 13](#3) 4. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin listed as questionable](#4) 5. [MIA - Agent hints at Tua Tagovailoa playing](#5) 6. [NYG - RB Devonta Freeman added to COVID list](#6) 7. [JAX - QB Mike Glennon to remain starter for JAX](#7) 8. [MIN - RB Alexander Mattison has appendix removed](#8) 9. [NE - Dalton Keene returns](#9) 10. [SF - Brandon Aiyuk practices in full](#10) 11. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel set for Week 13](#11) 12. [HOU - RB David Johnson set for return](#12) 13. [SEA - More work ahead for RB Chris Carson](#13) 14. [DEN - RB Andrew Beck activated from reserve](#14) 15. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger sits out Saturday](#15) 16. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard, Raequan Williams join roster](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin comes off IR]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Miami Dolphins RB [Myles Gaskin](=) on Saturday, Dec. 5, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gaskin should be out there for the Dolphins in Week 13 against the Bengals. They are really banged up at the position with Salvon Ahmed (shoulder), Matt Breida (COVID), and DeAndre Washington (hamstring) out. That means Gaskin should get a heavy workload. This makes him an RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram off COVID list]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram](=) on Saturday, Dec. 5, was activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ingram should be on the field for the Ravens in Week 13 on Tuesday, but he's the no.3 back behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. Fantasy GMs have much better options. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BUF - QB Josh Allen cleared for Week 13]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen](=) (knee, ankle) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 5, and doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 13 game against the San Francisco 49ers. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen takes a beating out there on the field but he's tough and well built for the pounding. He'll perform like a QB1 for Fantasy GMs against the 49ers on Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin listed as questionable](=) Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Washington Football Team WR [Terry McLaurin](=) (ankle) on Saturday, Dec. 5, was listed as questionable on the team's official Week 13 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McLaurin is expected to be able to go on Monday against the Steelers. He's a WR1 for Fantasy GMs every week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIA - Agent hints at Tua Tagovailoa playing](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (thumb) has some optimism he will be playing Sunday, Dec. 6, in Week 13. His agent hinted Saturday in a since-altered Facebook post while announcing he is traveling to Miami for the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tagovailoa missed last week for the Dolphins due to injury. He's been called a game-time decision but it looks like he's trending to get back out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NYG - RB Devonta Freeman added to COVID list]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates New York Giants RB [Devonta Freeman](=) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Dec. 5. He also remains on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants backfield is all about Wayne Gallman now. Freeman hasn't played since Week 7. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [JAX - QB Mike Glennon to remain starter for JAX]() Source: The Florida Times-Union - Gene Frenette Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Mike Glennon](=) will remain the team's starting quarterback for Week 13's game against the Minnesota Vikings, even though QB [Gardner Minshew](=) has fully recovered from his thumb injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Head coach Doug Marrone made the decision after meeting with offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and quarterbacks coach Ben McAdoo, while trying to determine which quarterback gave the team its best chance of winning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIN - RB Alexander Mattison has appendix removed]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Updating a previous story, Minnesota Vikings RB [Alexander Mattison](=) (appendix) had appendicitis and underwent successful surgery, according to a source Saturday, Dec. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mattison is out in Week 13. That means Ameer Abdullah and Mike Boone will work as the backups to Dalvin Cook on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NE - Dalton Keene returns]() Source: NFLCommunications.com New England Patriots TE [Dalton Keene](=) (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 5. TE Rashod Berry was also elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keene is a versatile player who can line up at fullback, H-back or tight end for the Patriots. He's a good blocker with not much fantasy value. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SF - Brandon Aiyuk practices in full]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Brandon Aiyuk](=) (non-injury) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 5, and doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Having Aiyuk out there on Monday night will be a big benefit for the 49ers offense. We like Aiyuk as a WR4/flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel set for Week 13]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Deebo Samuel](=) (hamstring) practiced in full Saturday, Dec. 5, and doesn't have an injury designation for the Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samuel had some time off during the week of practice but was able to practice fully on Friday. He's good to go for Monday night's game against the Bills. Samuel is coming off his best game of the year and should be in Fantasy GMs lineups in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - RB David Johnson set for return]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Houston Texans RB [David Johnson](=) (concussion) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson hasn't played since Week 9 but should step into a large role this week against the Colts. We think he's a RB3/flex play for Fantasy GMs in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SEA - More work ahead for RB Chris Carson](=) Source: NBC Sports Northwest - Joe Fann Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson](=) should receive more touches in Week 13 after getting 10 a week ago in his return from a four-game absence due to a foot injury, head coach Pete Carroll said Friday, Dec. 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's good news for Seattle's offense and Fantasy GMs here. Against the Giants in Week 13, Carson is a low-end RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - RB Andrew Beck activated from reserve]( Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos TE Andrew Beck (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beck is a fullback/H-back/tight end for the Broncos. There's little fantasy value for him as Noah Fant is the top threat at the position for Denver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger sits out Saturday]( Source: ESPN - Brooke Pryor Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) (non-injury, knee) did not participate in practice for the third straight day Saturday, Dec. 5, and is listed as questionable for the team's Week 13 game Monday against the Washington Football Team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers played on Wednesday in Week 12 against the Ravens, so they're getting Roethlisberger a bit of extra rest here. He should be out there slinging it against Washington in Week 13. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PHI - RB Jordan Howard, Raequan Williams join roster]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles RB [Jordan Howard](=) and DT Raequan Williams on Saturday, Dec. 5, were elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Howard will be on the field as the no.3 back for the Eagles behind Miles Sanders and Boston Scott. We doubt he gets more than some short-yardage work. [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: =