News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #237 • Dec. 10th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, And we're off and running with Week 14. We've got some News and Notes you need to let's get to it. 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 14 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. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey unlikely to go Week 14](#1) 2. [PIT - Chase Claypool a no-go Thursday](#2) 3. [WAS - No practice for Antonio Gibson](#3) 4. [TB - WR Mike Evans out of practice](#4) 5. [NO - QB Taysom Hill likely to start](#5) 6. [ATL - Another DNP for WR Julio Jones](#6) 7. [DEN - Jerry Jeudy set for full practice](#7) 8. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones ramps up at practice](#8) 9. [MIA - Salvon Ahmed sits again](#9) 10. [IND - QB Philip Rivers back on field](#10) 11. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin limited Thursday](#11) 12. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald down 9 pounds](#12) 13. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill returns to practice](#13) 14. [CIN - WR Auden Tate goes under the knife](#14) 15. [MIA - WR Preston Williams still in rehab phase](#15) 16. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs gets some work in Thursday](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey unlikely to go Week 14]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Person Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (quad) is not expected to play in Week 14 against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Matt Rhule. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sad news as we all wanted to get McCaffrey back this week. That means Mike Davis gets another start and against a weak Broncos rush defense he could post RB1 numbers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - Chase Claypool a no-go Thursday]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Chase Claypool](=) (illness) not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Claypool is obviously explosive and hard to pass up if he's on the field. Check back on Friday to see if he can practice. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [WAS - No practice for Antonio Gibson]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team RB [Antonio Gibson](=) (toe) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Turf toes are serious problems. We likely won't see Gibson in action this weekend. That means Peyton Barber and J.D. McKissic will get to split time in Washington's backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [TB - WR Mike Evans out of practice]() Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans](=) (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a little bit of a concern, but most expect Evans to play. The Buccaneers/Vikings game could have fantasy points abound with guys like Evans out there making plays. Check back on his status on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NO - QB Taysom Hill likely to start](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Duncan New Orleans Saints QB [Taysom Hill](=) is expected to start in Week 14 against the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Drew Brees isn't yet ready to return to the field. That makes Hill the starter again and against the Eagles he could post QB1 numbers in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. Adjust the skill position players projections around him accordingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ATL - Another DNP for WR Julio Jones]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) missed his second consecutive day of practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is the type of veteran who can miss multiple practices and still play (and star) on Sunday. Watch his Friday status to see if he can at least be limited before Sunday's game against the Chargers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DEN - Jerry Jeudy set for full practice](=) Source: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens Denver Broncos WR [Jerry Jeudy](=) (ankle) is expected to be a full participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, according to head coach Vic Fangio. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeudy has been letting out his frustrations on social media. We'll see if the team starts to make him a larger part of the offense. He's got the talent and he's getting open regularly but QB Drew Lock either doesn't see him or the play is not designed to go in Jeudy's direction. He's a 'what the heck' flex in Week 14 against the Panthers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones ramps up at practice]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) (hamstring) participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 10, and engaged in the most activity since his injury in Week 12, according to a team beat reporter. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is going to get more work in as the week of practice rolls on. He should be back as the starter in Week 14 although Fantasy GMs likely have better options -- even in 2-QB or superflex leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - Salvon Ahmed sits again](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Salvon Ahmed](=) (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's looking like Ahmed will miss another game. If he's able to play it's only as a reserve behind Myles Gaskin. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - QB Philip Rivers back on field]( Source: The Athletic - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB [Philip Rivers](=) (toe) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 10, after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rivers is a little banged up but it's tough to knock this guy out of action. He'll be out there slinging it against the Raiders on Sunday. Rivers is a QB2 with upside in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - RB Myles Gaskin limited Thursday](=) Source: MiamiDolphins.com Miami Dolphins RB [Myles Gaskin](=) (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gaskin is set to be the lead back for the Dolphins in Week 14 against the Chiefs. That gives him RB2 or flex value for Fantasy GMs. Just double check on Friday to see what he can do. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [ARI - WR Larry Fitzgerald down 9 pounds]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Myles Simmons Arizona Cardinals WR [Larry Fitzgerald](=) says he lost nine pounds during his recent bout with COVID-19 and still has not regained his senses of taste and smell. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like people react to getting COVID-19 differently. Fitzgerald added he feels better otherwise after being away from the game since Week 11 but isn't sure how much he'll play Sunday, Dec. 13, against the New York Giants. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill returns to practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill](=) (non-COVID illness) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 10, after sitting out the previous day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill is set to go off yet again in Week 14. If he plays, Fantasy GMs are starting him as a WR1 as per usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CIN - WR Auden Tate goes under the knife]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Cincinnati Bengals WR [Auden Tate](=) (shoulder) underwent successful shoulder surgery on Tuesday, Dec. 8, to repair a torn labrum. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We have an appreciation for Tate in deep dynasty formats and we're excited about this passing game when QB Joe Burrow is out there. Tate should be ready for the start of training camp next year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - WR Preston Williams still in rehab phase]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Miami Dolphins WR [Preston Williams](=) (foot) continues to rehab his foot but could still return this season, according to head coach Brian Flores, though there's no guarantee that Williams will return and nothing is considered imminent at this time. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Getting Williams back for a playoff push would be great for the Dolphins. We'll keep an eye on this situation to see how his progress goes. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [LVR - RB Josh Jacobs gets some work in Thursday](=) Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur Las Vegas Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs](=) (ankle) was spotted at practice Thursday, Dec. 10, for the first time since getting hurt in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see what Jacobs can do on Friday. If he has to miss more time the Raiders will once again turn towards Devontae Booker. [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: =