🏆 Davante Adams Status In Doubt For Week 8 And More

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[] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [GB - WR Davante Adams lands on COVID list](#1) 2. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes not in protocol](#2) 3. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson out at least two weeks](#3) 4. [NYJ - Jets Trade For QB Joe Flacco](#4) 5. [CHI - Matt Nagy has COVID-19](#5) 6. [HOU - QB Tyrod Taylor coming back](#6) 7. [LVR - TE Darren Waller day-to-day](#7) 8. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. opting against surgery](#8) 9. [WAS - WR Dyami Brown having MRI](#9) 10. [JAX - DJ Chark confirmed out](#10) 11. [MIA - RB Malcolm Brown headed to IR](#11) 12. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup cleared to practice](#12) 13. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb likely to return in Week 8](#13) 14. [CIN - RB Chris Evans dealing with hamstring issue](#14) 15. [MIA - WR Will Fuller not quite ready for game action](#15) 16. [CHI - QB Justin Fields better with play-action passing](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [GB - WR Davante Adams lands on COVID list](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams](=) was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Oct. 25. His status for Thursday's game is in doubt. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tough news here. Per ESPN, "Adams tested positive for COVID-19, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Adams hasn't been forced to follow protocols for unvaccinated players, an indication that he is vaccinated. "If Adams is indeed vaccinated and is asymptomatic, he would need two negative PCR tests 24 hours apart to play Thursday against the unbeaten Cardinals." Stay tuned but this could cause Adams to miss the game this Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes not in protocol](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Kansas City Chiefs QB [Patrick Mahomes](=) (head) spoke to reporters after the game Sunday, Oct. 24, which means that he's not in the concussion protocol. He left the game in the fourth quarter and didn't return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things didn't look good for the Chiefs as they were hammered by the Titans on Sunday. Good thing the Giants are up next on the schedule! Mahomes went out in the fourth quarter, and there was little chance of a comeback, so the team just held him out. He'll be back in action on Monday Night in Week 8...and he's likely to put on a helluva show. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson out at least two weeks](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Jets QB [Zach Wilson](=) (knee) had an MRI reveal a minor sprain of the posterior cruciate ligament, and he'll miss at least two weeks. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets can breathe a sigh of relief that this injury is not more severe. A sprained PCL means a couple of weeks absence but we will see Wilson again this season when he's ready. While he's out, the Jets will likely look to Mike White as well as newly acquired Joe Flacco. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - Jets Trade For QB Joe Flacco](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Adam Schefter reported, "Jets trading a conditional 6th-round pick to Philadelphia that can possibly be a 5th based on play time for QB Joe Flacco, per sources." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tom Pelissero noted, "Joe Flacco should be up to speed quickly on Mike LaFleur's offense, since Flacco spent 2019 in Denver with Rich Scangarello, who's also from the Kyle Shanahan tree. With Zach Wilson out multiple weeks, the #Jets QB depth chart now includes Flacco, Mike White and Josh Johnson." [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CHI - Matt Nagy has COVID-19]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy tested positive for COVID-19 Monday, Aug. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nagy will have to post two negative tests this week if he wants to be on the sidelines in Week 8. The Bears could turn to OC Bill Lazor if Nagy has to miss their game against the 49ers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [HOU - QB Tyrod Taylor coming back]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Houston Texans QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) (hamstring) will return to practice Wednesday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor will be back in action this week and he may be back as the team's starter if he doesn't have any setbacks during practice. Texans head coach David Culley said Taylor is "our starting quarterback, and when he's healthy, he'll be our starting quarterback." That means rookie Davis Mills will go back to the bench when Taylor is ready to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [LVR - TE Darren Waller day-to-day]( Source: The Athletic - Tashan Reed Las Vegas Raiders TE [Darren Waller](=) (ankle) is considered day-to-day with the ankle injury that kept him out of Week 7 versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Interim head coach Rich Bisaccia noted that Waller is not dealing with a broken bone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Raiders have their bye this week so hopefully, Waller can rest up and return strong. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. opting against surgery]( Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr. (shoulders) is not planning on undergoing surgery on either one of his injured shoulders during the season, according to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham is going to try and tough it out for the rest of the season. He was targeted six times against the Broncos in Week 7 as backup QB Case Keenum leaned on him. Beckham is not what he used to be, so Fantasy GMs likely have better options as a flex play going forward. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll know more about Brown's status when the MRI results are revealed. This injury is likely to cause Brown to miss the Week 8 game against the Broncos. WFT can turn to Adam Humphries and DeAndre Carter with Brown out. Terry McLaurin could thrive against a bad Broncos secondary, and Humphries could be a nice 'what the heck' flex in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [JAX - DJ Chark confirmed out]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars WR DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) has been confirmed out for the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. Chark suffered this broken ankle and was placed on Injured Reserve. Now that he's done for the season, Chark looks to recovery and perhaps a new team as he's set to hit free agency in 2022. Without Chark, the Jaguars are going to lean on Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault even more. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIA - RB Malcolm Brown headed to IR]() Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe Miami Dolphins RB [Malcolm Brown](=) (quad) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Oct. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This knocks Brown out of action for at least three weeks. The Dolphins now turn to Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed with Gaskin being the top back. Gaskin has been up-and-down this season and makes for a RB2/flex play so long as he's got the top spot on the depth chart. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [DAL - WR Michael Gallup cleared to practice]( Source: Dallas Morning News - Michael Gehlken Dallas Cowboys WR [Michael Gallup](=) (calf) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Oct. 25. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gallup is available in quite a few leagues (about 40 percent per Yahoo!) as Fantasy GMs with small benches or no IR had to drop him. He's been out since the opener but is getting close to a return. Double check your waiver wire to see if a talent like Gallup is out there. He may not return in Week 8, but he's close enough to stash on your bench. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb likely to return in Week 8](=) Source: CBS Sports HQ - Josina Anderson Cleveland Browns RB [Nick Chubb](=) (calf) is expected to return from a two-game absence in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers barring a setback in practice this week, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Browns here. D'Ernest Johnson did a fantastic job against the Broncos in Week 7 but he'll play as a reserve behind Chubb. With QB Baker Mayfield still banged up with a shoulder problem there's a chance Case Keenum continues as the starting quarterback. That means the Browns should lean on their rushing attack early and often. Chubb remains a RB1 for Fantasy GMs anytime he's on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CIN - RB Chris Evans dealing with hamstring issue](=) Source: ESPN.com - Ben Baby Cincinnati Bengals RB [Chris Evans](=) (hamstring) was bothered by a hamstring injury in Week 7, which led to him being limited to special teams against the Baltimore Ravens. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Samaje Perine is the primary backup to Joe Mixon. So long as Perine is out there (he came off the COVID list last week), he'll get most of the reserve work. Evans has looked good in limited duty but Fantasy GMs must remember that he was slowed by injuries in college at Michigan too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - WR Will Fuller not quite ready for game action]( Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson Miami Dolphins WR [Will Fuller](=) (finger) is eligible to be activated from the Reserve/Injured list for Week 8, but head coach Brian Flores told reporters Monday, Oct. 25, that his receiver is 'unlikely to be healthy enough to play versus the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We all know Fuller has talent when healthy...he just struggles to stay on the field. When he is activated off Injured Reserve that means he's close to a return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CHI - QB Justin Fields better with play-action passing]( Source: NFL.com - Daniel Jeremiah Chicago Bears QB [Justin Fields](=) has completed 65.6 percent of his play-action passes (54.5 without play-action) this season. He has also averaged 7.6 yards per pass attempt (5.8), sported a touchdown-interception ratio of 1:0 (1:6) and recorded a passer rating of 99.0 (49.7) with play-action. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Play-action passing helps a young quarterback...or any quarterback really. The Bears need to have the intent of running the ball to make the defense adjust. With defenders closer to the line of scrimmage, it opens things up for Fields down the field. Hopefully the Bears continue to use as much play-action passing as possible to they can get the most out of their 2021 first-round pick. [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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