🏆 Christian McCaffrey, David Montgomery Returns?

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #199 • Nov. 6th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [DraftKings](=) Howdy {NAME}, Let's get ready for Game Day. There's a lot of moving pieces this week so let's jump in. 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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[PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger to play Monday](#11) 12. [NYJ - QB Josh Johnson back on practice squad](#12) 13. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin placed on injured reserve](#13) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey Added To Active Roster](=) Source: NFL.com - Mike Garafolo Mike Garafolo reported, "The #Panthers have added RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) to the active roster. Carolina is hopeful hopeful he'll play tomorrow vs. the #Patriots, though it likely wouldn't be a full go for him." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fortunately, it's a 1:00 PM kickoff so we'll have official word early. If he's able to go, we think he'll likely have less than a full workload. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CHI - RB David Montgomery could play Monday]( Source: ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer Chicago Bears RB [David Montgomery](=) (knee) has 'a really good chance' of being activated Saturday, Nov. 6, and playing Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bears head coach Matt Nagy said Saturday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have been hoping for this. Against the Steelers on Monday night is a tough matchup, so it complicates things for GMs who have Montgomery or rookie Khalil Herbert. With Montgomery coming back, he should start and relegate Herbert to more of a reserve role. Herbert has done enough to get a change-of-pace role, and that's flex-worthy in most weeks. The Steelers are tough to run against, so perhaps Herbert is more of a 'what the heck' flex with Montgomery expected to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CHI - RB Damien Williams to miss Week 9]( Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears RB [Damien Williams](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This could play into the return of David Montgomery for Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [SF - TE George Kittle to play in Week 9](=) Source: NFL.com San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle](=) (calf) will be activated from the Reserve/Injured list in time for the Week 9 game, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle should be back in action this Sunday for the first time since Week 5. The 49ers could lean on him more than ever, especially with Deebo Samuel banged up with a calf injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham to be officially cut Monday]( Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr. has reached an agreement with the Browns and will officially be waived Monday, Nov. 8, according to sources. The two sides agreed to void the final two years of Beckham's contract, which will make him a free agent this offseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham wanted his full salary to be paid by any team that picks him up off waivers. That $7.5 million remaining will keep anyone from adding him...or at least he's not expected to be claimed via waivers with that in place. By keeping that money in place via waivers - and not getting claimed - Beckham will get to choose the next team he goes to in 2021 with a new contract. Watch for the Saints to pick him up as they tried to trade for the disgruntled veteran receiver before the trade deadline. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [HOU - QB Tyrod Taylor comes off IR]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Houston Texans QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) on Saturday, Nov. 6, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list for his expected start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Dolphins defense has been under performing all year long. Taylor is back as the starter and rookie Davis Mills is back on the bench. DFS players might want to consider Taylor as a cheap option to pay up at other positions. Fantasy GMs who have been streaming quarterbacks could consider Taylor as well based on his skill and the opponent. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - WR Terry McLaurin winning battles]() Source: ProFootballFocus.com Washington Football Team WR [Terry McLaurin](=) leads the league this season with 19 contested receptions, according to Pro Football Focus data. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McLaurin isn't getting good footballs thrown his way, and that's why catches must be contested. He's so good that he can still produce against tough coverage with bad quarterback play. Washington has a bye in Week 9 and play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the following Sunday. McLaurin is currently the no.16 ranked fantasy receiver in standard-scoring formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS MONKEY KNIFE FIGHT IS DAILY FANTASY SPORTS FOR EVERYONE - Simply pick the More or Less choices you like, or play our other types of contests like Stat Shootout or Touchdown Dance. 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[Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [GB - QB Blake Bortles added to roster]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Green Bay Packers QB Blake Bortles on Saturday, Nov. 6, was promoted to the Week 9 roster from the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers have Jordan Love as their starting quarterback this week against the Chiefs. Behind him, we'll see Bortles as the primary backup because both Aaron Rodgers and Kurt Benkert are on the COVID list. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling activated]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Green Bay Packers WR [Marquez Valdes-Scantling](=) on Saturday, Nov. 6, was activated off the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davante Adams and Allen Lazard were activated off the COVID list earlier in the week. Valdes-Scantling will get work behind them and is a 'what the heck' flex option against a bad Chiefs defense - even with Jordan Love starting. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger to play Monday](=) Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ray Fittipaldo Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) (hip, pectoral, shoulder) is managing a shoulder injury that popped up Friday, Nov. 5, in practice and will play Monday against the Chicago Bears, head coach Mike Tomlin said Saturday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Roethlisberger is banged up...as per usual. Fantasy GMs have much better options than a low-end QB2 like Roethlisberger. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYJ - QB Josh Johnson back on practice squad]( Source: NFLCommunications.com New York Jets QB [Josh Johnson](=) was returned to the practice squad Friday, Nov. 5, after he was on the active roster for the Week 9 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Playing in relief of Mike White on Thursday night against the Colts, Johnson completed 27-of-41 passes for 317 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. White has a forearm injury, but he should be able to practice next week per Jets head coach Robert Saleh. First-round pick Zach Wilson (knee) is set to practice next week as well, and the Jets also have Joe Flacco. Johnson, who has been on nearly half the rosters in the league, is there as the Jets 'in case of emergency' quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin placed on injured reserve]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Dallas Cowboys TE [Blake Jarwin](=) (hip) on Saturday, Nov. 6, was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a hip injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There is a feeling around the team that Jarwin will be back later this year. Jarwin's recovery had been going slowly, so the team just shuts him down to give him a few more weeks to get right. Dalton Schultz is the top tight end for the Cowboys and he's putting up TE1 numbers so long as Dak Prescott is at quarterback. [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. I hope all the bounces go your way. 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