News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #243 • Dec. 16th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [The 2020 Footballguys Playoff Challenge]( Howdy {NAME}, It's Fantasy Football Playoff Time and not a minute too soon. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [The 2020 Footballguys Playoff Challenge]( [The 2020 Footballguys Playoff Challenge]( features a guaranteed prize pool with a $100,000 grand prize and $370,000 in total prizes. All prizes are fully guaranteed and the 2020 Challenge is capped at 12,500 teams. It's a simple yet challenging contest that runs from the start of the NFL playoffs through the Super Bowl. No salary caps, no weekly roster submissions, and no free agency to deal with. 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[TB - RB Ronald Jones placed on COVID list](#7) 8. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford does not practice](#8) 9. [NO - QB Taysom Hill likely to start Week 15](#9) 10. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones a limited participant](#10) 11. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey does not practice](#11) 12. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay idle](#12) 13. [MIA - TE Mike Gesicki sits out](#13) 14. [WAS - QB Alex Smith misses practice](#14) 15. [NE - WR Julian Edelman "day to day"](#15) 16. [WAS - RB Peyton Barber listed as limited](#16) 17. [LVR - Bryan Edwards practices in full](#17) 18. [HOU - RB David Johnson does not practice](#18) 19. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown a limited participant](#19) 20. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay limited Wednesday](#20) 21. [NYJ - La'Mical Perine designated to return](#21) 22. [LVR - WR Nelson Agholor cleared for Week 15](#22) 23. [NE - WR Julian Edelman designated to return](#23) 24. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill on opening injury report](#24) 25. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler questionable for Thursday](#25) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LVR - Henry Ruggs out](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Las Vegas Raiders WR [Henry Ruggs](=) III was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 16, and he's out for Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team isn't using Ruggs anyway, so it won't show up much on the field. The speedy rookie has mostly been a decoy for the passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - No practice for Antonio Gibson]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team RB [Antonio Gibson](=) (toe) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's not a great sign for the rookie running back. He suffered this toe injury in Week 13 and had to miss last week's game. Missing practice on Wednesday doesn't bode well for his status in Wee 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore listed as limited]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers WR [D.J. Moore](=) (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore was just activated off the COVID list, so he'll be limited upon his return. Let's see what he can do as the week of practice rolls on. If he plays on Saturday against the Packers, Moore has deep flex appeal in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ATL - WR Julio Jones remains sidelined]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's Wednesday so we're not too concerned ...yet. Jones usually rests in the middle of the week and ramps things up by Friday. That may not be the case this time. Fantasy GMs are already used to checking Friday's status before locking Jones into the lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott limited today]( Source: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=) (calf) will be a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs aren't trusting Elliott as much as they used to. If he plays, then Elliott could be more in the RB2 range. Head coach Mike McCarthy said they don't believe the contusion worsened last week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [SF - TE George Kittle on track to return]( Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle](=) (foot) has been designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This opens up Kittle's 21-day window to return. He wants to play in Week 15 and would immediately be a TE1 for Fantasy GMs if he's able to get out there against the Cowboys. Stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - RB Ronald Jones placed on COVID list]( Source: Buccaneers.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Ronald Jones](=) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones was already questionable to play with a procedure that put a pin in his finger. Now, he will miss the next five days if he's a close contact. That means we likely won't see him in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DET - QB Matthew Stafford does not practice](=) Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions QB [Matthew Stafford](=) (rib, thumb) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a situation to watch as the week goes on. Bevell said Stafford doesn't have to practice to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NO - QB Taysom Hill likely to start Week 15](=) Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints QB [Taysom Hill](=) is likely to start again in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs unless QB [Drew Brees](=) (ribs) is 'all the way back.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team wants to see Brees practice on a limited basis this week. We'll know more about Hill's status as the potential starter by Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYG - QB Daniel Jones a limited participant](=) Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone New York Giants QB [Daniel Jones](=) (ankle, hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones has been dealing with the hamstring injury for some time. The ankle injury is new as he suffered it in Week 14. They'll take it easy on him for a couple of days in practice this week with an eye on a full participation on Friday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey does not practice]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCaffrey is likely to miss another week. That's something the Panthers have been dealing with for most of the regular season. They'll use Mike Davis as their lead back if McCaffrey can't play against the Packers on Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DET - WR Kenny Golladay idle]( Source: The Detroit News - Justin Rogers Detroit Lions WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) was out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Another Wednesday and another missed practice for Golladay. When he actually practices that will be news. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [MIA - TE Mike Gesicki sits out]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Miami Dolphins TE [Mike Gesicki](=) (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Gesicki dislocated his shoulder in Week 14 against the Chiefs. He's likely to miss at least one game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [WAS - QB Alex Smith misses practice]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Washington Football Team QB [Alex Smith](=) (calf) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We might see Dwayne Haskins back in the lineup as the starter for Washington. Let's see what Smith can do as the week of practice goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NE - WR Julian Edelman "day to day"]() Source: ESPN.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) is day to day, according to head coach Bill Belichick. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 21-day window is open for Edelman to return. With three weeks left in the regular season it's not a given that we see him return for the Patriots this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - RB Peyton Barber listed as limited]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team RB [Peyton Barber](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barber might be asked to do more again this week. If rookie RB Antonio Gibson (toe) can't play in Week 15, then Barber and J.D. McKissic would get more work. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LVR - Bryan Edwards practices in full](=) Source: Raiders.com Las Vegas Raiders WR [Bryan Edwards](=) (non-injury) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 16, and doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Dec. 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards might get some more looks as fellow rookie WR Henry Ruggs is out against the Chargers on Thursday night. That means Edwards could perform like a 'what the heck' flex in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [HOU - RB David Johnson does not practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [David Johnson](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans activated Johnson off the reserve/COVID-19 list. He's expected to be out there in Week 15 as the lead back. We see him more of a flex option, so don't get too excited if he does practice and play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown a limited participant]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown has been banged up a bit over the last couple of weeks but he still plays and puts up numbers. He's a WR1 for Fantasy GMs in the second week of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay limited Wednesday](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (hip) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay has not looked like himself over the last couple of weeks. With Melvin Gordon running strong, Lindsay is more of a 'what the heck' flex. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - La'Mical Perine designated to return]( Source: NFL.com New York Jets RB La'Mical Perine (ankle) has been designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets have been saying that they want to use Perine more but he was banged up before that became a possibility. We'll see if that comes to fruition now that he's healthy (ish) again. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [LVR - WR Nelson Agholor cleared for Week 15](=) Source: Raiders.com Las Vegas Raiders WR [Nelson Agholor](=) (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 16, and doesn't carry an injury designation into the Week 15 game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Dec. 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Agholor might get a couple of more looks this week as Henry Ruggs will miss the game against the Chargers on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [NE - WR Julian Edelman designated to return](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Julian Edelman](=) (knee) has been designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list and is participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edelman (knee) is day to day, according to head coach Bill Belichick. His 21-day window is open to return but there's no guarantee we see Edelman back out there for the Patriots this season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill on opening injury report](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill](=) (hamstring) was on the injury report for Wednesday, Dec. 16, but he was listed as a full participant at practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Just keep an eye on this situation. You're all starting Hill if he's out there against the Saints in Week 15. Make sure there's no setbacks for this hamstring injury as the week of practice goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [LAC - RB Austin Ekeler questionable for Thursday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers RB [Austin Ekeler](=) (quadriceps) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 16, and is listed as questionable for the game Thursday, Dec. 17, against the Las Vegas Raiders. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ekeler is a PPR king....always has been and so long as he's healthy you're starting him as a RB1/RB2 option. [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! 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