News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #236 • Dec. 9th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, I could get used to this having a game on what seems like every night of the week. Here we go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com]() The Latest From TeamRankings [NFL Betting Analysis]()NFL bettors should note the details behind the Patriots-Chargers blowout, while several teams are now running 5+ game ATS and O/U streaks. [Week 13 Value Picks](=)With a number of close point spreads in NFL Week 14, a smart pick strategy focuses on small value opportunities across multiple games. [Week 14 Survivor Picks]() The Seahawks have huge popularity as an NFL Week 14 survivor pick, but rules like double picks may force you to dig deeper into the well. Subscribe to TeamRankings now for full access to premium picks, tools and content: [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [WAS - Antonio Gibson's status in doubt](#1) 2. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey listed as limited](#2) 3. [PIT - RB James Conner activated](#3) 4. [PIT - Day off for QB Ben Roethlisberger](#4) 5. [NYG - Limited practice for QB Daniel Jones](#5) 6. [DET - D'Andre Swift limited](#6) 7. [TB - No WR Chris Godwin Wednesday](#7) 8. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon to miss Week 14](#8) 9. [CIN - Tee Higgins limited Wednesday](#9) 10. [NYJ - Denzel Mims does not practice](#10) 11. [CIN - WR A.J. Green receives day off](#11) 12. [IND - TE Trey Burton misses practice](#12) 13. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel to miss practice](#13) 14. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay sits Wednesday](#14) 15. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa listed as limited](#15) 16. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown sits out Wednesday](#16) 17. [LAC - RB Justin Jackson close to return](#17) 18. [NO - WR Michael Thomas limited Wednesday](#18) 19. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson limited Wednesday](#19) 20. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery listed as limited](#20) 21. [BUF - QB Josh Allen takes part in practice](#21) 22. [CLE - WR Rashard Higgins in contract talks](#22) 23. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin a limited participant](#23) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [WAS - Antonio Gibson's status in doubt](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Washington Football Team RB [Antonio Gibson](=) (toe) is in jeopardy of missing Week 14 due to turf toe, but he'll be evaluated as the week goes on. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Turf toe is a painful injury and it can linger if not given enough time to heal. Fantasy GMs will have to find other options in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. Washington turns to Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic to get more touches in the backfield with Gibson out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey listed as limited]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (shoulder, thigh) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCaffrey should be out there against the Broncos on Sunday. If he's on the field, Fantasy GMs should trust him as a RB1. Against a weak Broncos rush defense, McCaffrey should have a good game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PIT - RB James Conner activated](=) Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner](=) (illness) was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner is expected to be back out there for the Steelers in Week 14. Against the Bills on Sunday, Conner is a low-end RB2/flex option for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PIT - Day off for QB Ben Roethlisberger]( Source: Steelers.com - Teresa Varley Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's Wednesday, right? This is the usual status for Roethlisberger on this day and has been for years. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - Limited practice for QB Daniel Jones]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones will be back as the starter this week barring any setback. The team is easing him back into action with the idea that he'll be on the field as the starting quarterback in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - D'Andre Swift limited]( Source: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (illness) will be limited Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's recovered from his concussion but was held out of action last week due to an illness (not COVID related). Fantasy GMs have better options this week in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. Swift is worth considering as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - No WR Chris Godwin Wednesday](=) Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin](=) (finger) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Godwin was not expected to practice on Wednesday. However, many expect him to be out there on Friday. Godwin is a WR2 for Fantasy GMs in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon to miss Week 14](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) (foot) will not be available for the Week 14 game, according to head coach Zac Taylor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have already moved on. In the first week of the fantasy playoffs, Gio Bernard will be the lead back and has low-end RB2/flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. Taylor said Mixon has a chance to play again this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CIN - Tee Higgins limited Wednesday](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tee Higgins](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins is about the only Bengals wide receiver that has any fantasy value with Brandon Allen at quarterback. He's banged up and just a crazy 'what the heck' flex in Week 14...which tells you a lot about the Bengals passing attack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYJ - Denzel Mims does not practice]() Source: NewYorkJets.com New York Jets WR [Denzel Mims](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mims is away from the team for a personal matter. We'll see if he returns to the team by Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CIN - WR A.J. Green receives day off](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green isn't a fantasy factor any longer. Fantasy GMs have likely 'shut em down' on their rosters. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [IND - TE Trey Burton misses practice](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Trey Burton](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's non-injury so Burton should be back out there later this week. The Colts have a three-headed TEBC and Fantasy GMs have better choices than Burton, Mo Alie-Cox or Jack Doyle in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [SF - WR Deebo Samuel to miss practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner San Francisco 49ers WR [Deebo Samuel](=) (foot) is dealing with a bruised foot and will not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team handled Samuel the same way last week. He'll miss a day or two of practice but get out there on Friday as a full participant. That should be the plan once again this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay sits Wednesday]( Source: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) was out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Another sign for Golladay that is not great for his availability. One has to wonder if he's going to play again this season. Set to be a free agent in 2021, Golladay might have played his final snap for the Lions. There is hope that he can return this season but of course that is no guarantee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa listed as limited]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (thumb) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's the middle of the week, so Tagovailoa was going to be limited. The team will take it easy on him with a plan to ramp up his reps as the week goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown sits out Wednesday]( Source: TennesseeTitans.com Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown gave us all a scare last week but he was able to get back on the field after getting banged up. Keeping him out of action on Wednesday makes a lot of sense. We'll see if he can fully participate in practice by Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAC - RB Justin Jackson close to return]() Source: NFLCommunications.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Justin Jackson](=) (knee) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] When Jackson gets back on the field it will once again be as a reserve behind Austin Ekeler. He's got little fantasy value in that role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - WR Michael Thomas limited Wednesday]() Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas](=) (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With QB Taysom Hill starting, Thomas is more of a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. Going up against the Eagles in Week 14, Fantasy GMs should consider him a solid play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CHI - WR Allen Robinson limited Wednesday]() Source: Chicago Bears PR Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson](=) (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson should be able to get out there fully on Friday. He's a WR2 with upside for Fantasy GMs most every week and this week against the Texans is no different. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery listed as limited]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery](=) (calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs aren't starting Jeffery. With rookie QB Jalen Hurts starting, it will be interesting to see how the Eagles structure their passing attack. Expect them to lean on the ground game as much as possible. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BUF - QB Josh Allen takes part in practice](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen](=) (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen gets beat up a lot during games but he's built to take the punishment. It's a great sign for his health status if he's fully participating on Wednesday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [CLE - WR Rashard Higgins in contract talks](=) Source: JosinaMedia.com - Josina Anderson Cleveland Browns WR [Rashard Higgins](=) has begun talks on a contract extension with the Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins was out there in free agency for quite some time this offseason. He didn't get much interest, so the Browns brought him back on a one-year deal. Higgins has done a fine job filling in as the no.2 receiver for the Browns once Odell Beckham Jr was lost for the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin a limited participant]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Miami Dolphins RB [Myles Gaskin](=) (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gaskin is the lead back for the Dolphins and will get some rest mid-week. We'll see him likely get a full participation on Friday. 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