🏆 TB TE Rob Gronkowski OUT Plus More News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #164 • Oct. 2nd[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [DraftKings](=) Howdy {NAME}, Welcome to Game Day. We've got a ton of interesting matchups today and our Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom have the News and Notes you need. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [DraftKings Play Free Fantasy Football With Your Deposit](=) Sponsored by [DraftKings](=) PLAY FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL WITH YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT The football season is in full swing but, thanks to our friends at DraftKings, new customers can still get in on the action for FREE with their first deposit. There’s millions in total prizes up for grabs and if you’re a new customer, you can play free with your first deposit! 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[TB - TE Rob Gronkowski to miss Week 4]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE [Rob Gronkowski](=) (ribs) isn't making the trip with the team to New England and will miss the Bucs' game Sunday, Oct. 3 against the New England Patriots due to his rib injury, per sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here but it is disappointing that we won't see Gronkowski play against his old team. The Buccaneers can use more of O.J. Howard while Gronkowski is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - Chase Claypool ruled out](=) Source: Pro Football Focus - Doug Kyed Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Chase Claypool](=) (hamstring) on Saturday, Oct. 2, was ruled out of the team's Week 4 game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers with a hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's wise for the Steelers to be cautious here. Claypool needs to take it easy on the hamstring so it doesn't turn into a multi-week injury. JuJu Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson will get more work without Claypool on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CHI - QB Andy Dalton downgraded, Justin Fields likely starts](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating an ongoing story, Chicago Bears QB [Justin Fields](=) is expected to start Week 4 vs. the Detroit Lions, after QB [Andy Dalton](=) (knee) was downgraded to doubtful Saturday, Oct. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Early indications are always better than game-time decisions for Fantasy GMs. With Andy Dalton's injury situation trending the wrong way, Justin Fields will almost certainly get the start against Detroit. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - Antonio Gibson makes trip]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team RB [Antonio Gibson](=) (shin) traveled with the team Saturday, Oct. 2, to Atlanta for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs were nervous about Gibson's availability due to this shin injury. Gibson is listed as questionable for the contest. Against the Falcons in Week 4, Gibson should be thought of as a low-end RB1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [BAL - Le'Veon Bell to be active Sunday?]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Baltimore Ravens RB Le'Veon Bell could be activated off the practice squad and make his Ravens debut Sunday, Oct. 3, when Baltimore visits the Denver Broncos, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs in deeper leagues have been waiting for Bell to get the nod in the Ravens injury-ravaged backfield. It comes at a bad time as the Broncos have the no.2 rushing defense in the league and only give up an average of 59.3 rushing yards per game. Bell could work as the no.3 back for the Ravens behind Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE - Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. With a Footballguys Season Long Pro Subscription customized just for you, you’ll save time, worry less, and crush your competition. [Join Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, ESPN+, and more. [Sign Up Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [SEA - RB Rashaad Penny lands on IR](=) Source: Pro Football Focus - Doug Kyed RB [Rashaad Penny](=) (calf) on Saturday, Oct. 2, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a calf injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Penny, a former first-round pick for Seattle, is one of the most oft-injured players in the league. The Seahawks are used to him missing time, and they'll move forward with Chris Carson as their starter and Alex Collins as an important backup. Penny is a free agent next year and will likely be looking elsewhere for a fresh start. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [GB - WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling placed on IR]( Source: NFL.com - Michael Baca Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers WR [Marquez Valdes-Scantling](=) (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Oct. 2. He is eligible to return in three weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Valdes-Scantling will be forced to miss three weeks of action. After that, the team would have to see where he's at in his recovery before bringing him back to the active roster. It will be interesting to see how the Packers replace his speed which regularly takes the top off the defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYG - WR John Ross elevated to roster]( Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith New York Giants WR John Ross on Saturday, Oct. 2, will be elevated to the active roster from the practice squad, and is expected to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple reports. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ross will give the Giants much-needed speed and depth at the position. Fantasy GMs can monitor him but nobody should be considering him in Week 4 against the Saints. Perhaps he can do enough to one day be a "what the heck" flex worth considering. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - Pair elevated from practice squad]() Source: The Athletic - Joe Person Carolina Panthers S Kenny Robinson and RB Rodney Smith on Saturday, Oct. 2, were promoted to the team's active roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith, UDFA for the Panthers out of Minnesota in 2020, has playing experience and is getting called up this week to give the team depth with starter Christian McCaffrey out. Chuba Hubbard and Royce Freeman are the top two backs, and Smith will work behind them. [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 [Crush Your Draft With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]() [Joe Bryant - Guide - Footballguys.com]() 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: [USA Today Fantasy Sports](=)