News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #250 • Dec. 23rd, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [TeamRankings.com]() Howdy {NAME}, We're rolling into Week 16 and we've got the News and Notes you need. Let's go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by [TeamRankings.com]() College Bowl Picks From TeamRankings [Bowl Pick'em Picks]() College bowl season is underway! See how TeamRankings subscribers won college bowl pick'em pools nearly twice as often as expected last year. [Bowl Confidence Picks](Based on team win odds and pick popularity data, we've put together a ranked list of picks for every bowl game that will give you an edge over your opponents. 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[ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins sits out practice](#14) 15. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott limited Wednesday](#15) 16. [LAC - TE Hunter Henry not on field Wednesday](#16) 17. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen misses Wednesday practice](#17) 18. [SF - WR Jordan Matthews added to practice squad](#18) 19. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay misses Wednesday practice](#19) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [JAX - James Robinson update](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Jacksonville Jaguars RB [James Robinson](=) (ankle) won't practice fully this week, but he wants and expects to play in Week 16. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson was the greatest waiver wire addition of the year. He's going to play in Week 16 and Fantasy GMs are going to start him. Robinson is a little banged up but still worth playing as a RB1 in your fantasy championship. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CIN - RB Joe Mixon to miss another game](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby Cincinnati Bengals RB [Joe Mixon](=) (foot) will not be available for the Week 16 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're unlikely to see Mixon for the rest of the regular season. That means Gio Bernard gets more work. He's got RB2 or flex appeal in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SEA - WR Josh Gordon has another setback]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Seattle Seahawks WR Josh Gordon had a setback with his battle with substance abuse, and he won't be allowed to practice or play indefinitely. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's probably a wrap on Gordon's pro career. The NFL informed the team that Gordon hadn't complied with terms of his conditional reinstatement. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - QB Dwayne Haskins may start in Week 16]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team QB [Dwayne Haskins](=) will be the starting quarterback for Washington in Week 16 if QB [Alex Smith](=) (calf) is not able to play. H [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Smith can practice later in the week. Haskins was caught on camera not wearing a mask at a strip club last week. He received a fine for the off-field incident. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [KC - No practice for Clyde Edwards-Helaire]( Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen Kansas City Chiefs RB [Clyde Edwards-Helaire](=) (ankle, hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're unlikely to see Edwards-Helaire for the rest of the regular season. That means Le'Veon Bell should be the Chiefs primary back in Week 16. Darrell Williams is a trusted backup who will get more work as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [HOU - WR Keke Coutee limited](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans WR [Keke Coutee](=) (foot) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coutee has played well over the last few weeks. In the fantasy championship Coutee could perform like a WR3/flex option with upside. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones not on field](=) Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones always seems to miss time during the middle of the week. The team will try to ramp him up as the week goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - No practice for WR Deebo Samuel]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers WR [Deebo Samuel](=) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brandon Aiyuk is a WR1 without Samuel on the field in Week 16. Samuel may get a limited practice in later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [GB - RB Aaron Jones listed as limited](=) Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB [Aaron Jones](=) (toe) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers could be gearing up for a big game on the ground against the Titans. They are facing a bully in Week 16 and could win by being the bully back with Jones leading the way. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill does not practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Every Fantasy GM is going to start Hill. We just need to see him practice on Friday which he should do. Hill is getting some rest on Wednesday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [LVR - QB Derek Carr practices in full](=) Source: Raiders.com Las Vegas Raiders QB [Derek Carr](=) (groin) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It looks like Carr is trending towards starting in Week 16. That means if you picked up Marcus Mariota as a streaming option you now have to go back to the drawing board. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - RB Duke Johnson does not practice](=) Source: HoustonTexans.com Houston Texans RB [Duke Johnson](=) (neck) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Duke Johnson may not be back this week. That could mean more work ...and more fantasy points.. for David Johnson. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [KC - Le'Veon Bell takes part in practice](=) Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs RB Le'Veon Bell (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bell is the lead back for the Chiefs with Clyde Edwards-Helaire out of action. He's worth considering as a RB3/flex option in Week 16. Darrell Williams should get some work in the backfield as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins sits out practice]( Source: AZCardinals.com Arizona Cardinals WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (non-injury) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just a day of rest for Hopkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott limited Wednesday](=) Source: DallasCowboys.com Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=) (calf) was limited at practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Can you trust Elliott if he does play? Fantasy GMs are likely going to have Elliott on the bench in Week 16. Let's see if his status improves (and his outlook) as the week goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [LAC - TE Hunter Henry not on field Wednesday]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers TE [Hunter Henry](=) (illness) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Henry can get back out there later in the week. It's a sweet matchup against the Broncos on Sunday and Henry is a TE1 if he plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAC - WR Keenan Allen misses Wednesday practice]( Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers WR [Keenan Allen](=) (hamstring) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allen was banged up last week and that's carrying over to this week. Against a weak Broncos secondary, Allen could post at least flex numbers even on a limited snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [SF - WR Jordan Matthews added to practice squad]( Source: 49ers.com Free-agent WR Jordan Matthews was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The 49ers need more depth at the position and that's why they added Matthews. They have banged up wide receivers and just put Trent Taylor on the reserve/COVID list. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay misses Wednesday practice](=) Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (hip, knee) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay has multiple injury issues this season. That means he's going to get Wednesday off. He's not performed well for about a month or so. Melvin Gordon is the clear lead back and much better fantasy option against the Chargers on Sunday. 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