🏆 News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #173 • Oct. 11th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() Howdy {NAME}, Good Tuesday. Another week in the books and we're on to this Thursday. The season never rests and we don't either. Our Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom have the News and Notes you need. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dominate Your Draft With A Footballguys Premium Subscription]() Sponsored by [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. With a [Footballguys Premium Subscription]() customized just for you, you’ll make winning decisions, save time, and crush your competition. Matthew Berry of ESPN says, "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." And we agree. Hop on board and let's crush this season. [Sign Up Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [The Audible - Week 5 RECAP]() In This Episode: Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom go beyond the box score and go through the week that was in the NFL. Topics Include: Packers WR Davante Adams takes over vs the Bengals, Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard comes through for his Fantasy GMs, we finally see what Falcons TE Kyle Pitts can do, plus more! Plus timestamps so you can jump right to the topic you're most interested in. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out for season](#1) 2. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley likely out next week](#2) 3. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey on the way back?](#3) 4. [KC - Clyde Edwards-Helaire set to miss a few weeks](#4) 5. [CIN - Joe Burrow OK](#5) 6. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke's job to lose?](#6) 7. [WAS - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick could return Week 7](#7) 8. [TB - ILB Lavonte David likely to miss Week 6](#8) 9. [NYG - Kadarius Toney unlikely to be suspended](#9) 10. [ARI - TE Maxx Williams feared to have serious injury](#10) 11. [NE - RB Damien Harris day-to-day](#11) 12. [CIN - Cincinnati puts two on COVID list](#12) 13. [JAX - WR Anthony Miller joining Jaguars](#13) 14. [DET - Quintez Cephus has broken collarbone](#14) 15. [TB - QB Tom Brady dealing with thumb injury](#15) 16. [WAS - WR Curtis Samuel likely to miss more time](#16) 17. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa could practice this week](#17) 18. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry edging closer to return](#18) 19. [TEN - WR Julio Jones may not practice Wednesday](#19) 20. [HOU - QB Tyrod Taylor unlikely to return in Week 6](#20) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster out for season](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Pittsburgh Steelers WR [JuJu Smith-Schuster](=) (shoulder) had surgery on his shoulder Sunday, Oct. 10, and will miss the rest of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster chose to come back to the Steelers for one more year..and turned down offers from great teams to do so. Now, he hits free agency once again in 2022 and may find a cooler market. The Steelers move forward with Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool as their top receivers. When James Washington (groin) is healthy, he could get more usage with Smith-Schuster out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley likely out next week](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley](=) (ankle) is likely out in Week 6 with a low-grade ankle sprain, and will be considered week to week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] While Barkley is out, Devontae Booker took over as the lead back. He'll be the player Fantasy GMs hit up on the waiver wire, but his window of opportunity could be small with Barkley considered week-to-week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey on the way back?]( Source: Panthers.com - Darin Gantt Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (hamstring) has optimism leading into Week 6 as head coach Matt Rhule said he's hopeful McCaffrey plays this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are watching him closely during the week. McCaffrey was close to returning last week, but the team shut him down instead. Chuba Hubbard was fantastic in Week 5 and would be the clear lead back (with plenty of fantasy value) if McCaffrey has to miss another week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [KC - Clyde Edwards-Helaire set to miss a few weeks](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Kansas City Chiefs RB [Clyde Edwards-Helaire](=) (knee) was diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament sprain Monday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] An MCL sprain could knock out Edwards-Helaire for about a month. The Chiefs will move to Darrell Williams as a power back with three-down ability. Jerick McKinnon will get some work as a pass-catching back as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CIN - Joe Burrow OK](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cincinnati Bengals QB [Joe Burrow](=) (throat) checked out fine and should be OK after he was released from the hospital Sunday, Oct. 10, due to a throat contusion. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A throat contusion is...an interesting injury to have. Great news for Burrow, Bengals fans and Fantasy GMs here. We may see him limited in practice in preparation for Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke's job to lose?](=) Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Washington Football Team QB [Taylor Heinicke](=) appears the front runner to remain the starter when QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick](=) (hip) returns. The players continue to respond to him in a very positive manner on the field and off, and he continues to make big plays and keep the team in games. Heinicke ranks in the top 6 in the NFL in net yards passing above average, per NFL Next Gen Stats, and he is completing nearly 70 percent of his passes with a QB rating of 105.9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Heinicke has a boldness to his game that is a double-edged sword. He takes off to run when under duress and attacks a defense with his arm. However, Heinicke also throws interceptions on some of those daring passes. Fitzpatrick could be cleared in Week 7, and if Heinicke keeps making mistakes (like he did against the Saints in Week 5) then WFT head coach Ron Rivera may make a change...regardless of how some players feel about Heinicke. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick could return Week 7](=) Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Washington Football Team QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick](=) (hip) could be cleared to return in Week 7, and the team is eager to get him back. It could be as depth, however, as QB [Taylor Heinicke](=)'s support continues to grow within the team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzpatrick could be back soon, but according to this report it could be as a backup to Heinicke. The team is anxious to get Fitzpatrick back as at least a depth player they can turn to if Heinicke continues to struggle like he did in Week 5 against the Saints. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - ILB Lavonte David likely to miss Week 6](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Lavonte David (ankle) suffered a low-ankle sprain in Week 5, and he's expected to miss the Thursday, Oct. 14, game in Week 6. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a short week for the Buccaneers, so it's no surprise he'd get the week off. A low-ankle sprain should allow David to come back sooner than a high-ankle sprain. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - Kadarius Toney unlikely to be suspended](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Giants WR [Kadarius Toney](=) is facing a fine but isn't likely to be suspended for throwing a punch in Week 5. He was ejected from the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Toney had his breakout game...and got ejected too. If the Giants start using him more (as they should have been this whole time) then Toney could be a regular starter for Fantasy GMs out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ARI - TE Maxx Williams feared to have serious injury](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Arizona Cardinals TE [Maxx Williams](=) (knee) is feared to have suffered a season-ending injury to his right knee in Week 5. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams was just getting more involved in the Cardinals passing attack before this injury. He had to be carted off the field and now is likely to miss the rest of the 2021 season. Without Williams, the Cardinals now turn to Darrell Daniels as their top tight end. Daniels only has 12 career receptions, so Demetrius Harris might get some more work too. Expect them to be in the market for a tight end as well. [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](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NE - RB Damien Harris day-to-day](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots RB [Damien Harris](=) (rib, chest) was limited in Week 5 against the Houston Texans after suffering rib and chest injuries, but subsequent tests ruled out anything significant, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. As such, Harris is 'best described as day-to-day.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Day-to-day is a helluva lot better than it could have been. The Patriots will take it easy on him during the week of practice so Harris can get out there in Week 6 as the lead back. If he plays against the Cowboys in Week 6, we like Harris as a RB3/flex option for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CIN - Cincinnati puts two on COVID list]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals OG Jackson Carman and RB [Samaje Perine](=) were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on Perine's status during the week. Joe Mixon is a little banged up and was limited during Sunday's game against the Packers - creating more work for Perine. Chris Evans would get more work if Perine can't play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [JAX - WR Anthony Miller joining Jaguars](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent WR [Anthony Miller](=) (Texans) is expected to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad Monday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We all knew Miller would be picked up quickly as he's young and still could have some potential even though he's bounced around during his short time in the NFL. The Jaguars need some help at the position with D.J. Chark (ankle) out for the year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DET - Quintez Cephus has broken collarbone]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Detroit Lions WR [Quintez Cephus](=) (collarbone) suffered a broken collarbone in Week 5 that could potentially end his season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions are thin at the wide receiver position and this injury makes them even thinner. Cephus had been a consistent part of the Lions offense but without him they'll turn to TE T.J. Hockenson more. Amon-Ra St. Brown was their leading receiver in Week 5 and could get more work as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [TB - QB Tom Brady dealing with thumb injury](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Tom Brady](=) (thumb) is dealing with a thumb injury but should be good for the game Thursday, Oct. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady will just rub some avocado ice cream on the injury and he'll be good to go. In all seriousness, Brady is coming off a 400-plus yard performance with five touchdowns and will be a QB1 for Fantasy GMs as per usual in Week 6. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - WR Curtis Samuel likely to miss more time]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team WR [Curtis Samuel](=) (groin) is 'week-to-week' with a groin injury, according to head coach Ron Rivera. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have already moved on from the idea that Samuel could help them early this season. We'll see how long this latest injury knocks him out and if he can be a fantasy factor when he returns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIA - Tua Tagovailoa could practice this week]( Source: The Miami Herald - Daniel Oyefusi Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (ribs) was able to throw Monday, Oct. 11, leading head coach Brian Flores to believe Tagovailoa may be able to return to practice at some point this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jacoby Brissett can only do so much as the team's starter. Tagovailoa was supposed to be their quarterback of the future, but things have not worked out that way. He's only a second-year player but needs to get healthy, stay healthy and play up to his potential before the Dolphins move on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [CLE - WR Jarvis Landry edging closer to return]() Source: FOX 8 Cleveland - P.J. Ziegler Cleveland Browns WR [Jarvis Landry](=) (knee) was able to run on his injured knee Monday, Oct. 11, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, who acknowledged that he did not know if Landry will be able to return from the Reserve/Injured list this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Landry is getting close to a return, but the team is not in a need to rush him back. Keep an eye on his practice status as he continues to recover. The Browns have been using more tight ends with Landry on the mend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TEN - WR Julio Jones may not practice Wednesday]( Source: SI.com - John Glennon Tennessee Titans WR [Julio Jones](=) (hamstring) may not be ready to return to practice yet Wednesday, Oct. 13, according to comments made by head coach Mike Vrabel on Monday, Oct. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones needs to get a full practice in on Friday. Anything before then is just recovery time for the seasoned veteran. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [HOU - QB Tyrod Taylor unlikely to return in Week 6](=) Source: The Athletic - Aaron Reiss Houston Texans QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) (hamstring) appears unlikely to return from the Reserve/Injured list this week, according to head coach David Culley. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team will take it easy on Taylor, especially since rookie Davis Mills has been serviceable. As Mills continues to learn, Taylor will continue to heal and then likely return as a backup. [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. 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