🏆 Here We Go With Week 15

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #238 • Dec. 15th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [Monkey Knife Fight]() Howdy {NAME}, And we're on to Game Day. The NFL keeps rolling and we do too. We've got a ton of new content for you plus as always, our Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom have the News and Notes for you. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Monkey Knife Fight $5 Free Game](=) Sponsored by [Monkey Knife Fight]() Player Prop Parlay Contests On Monkey Knife Fight! [Monkey Knife Fight]() is Daily Fantasy Sports For Everyone. It's a fun way to play DFS without having to spend hours and hours on research and making lineups. It's a DFS / Props Pick hybrid that's tons of fun and it's something you'll be seeing more of at Footballguys. 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[The Dynasty Show - 5 Playoff Running Backs]( Chad Parsons and Jordan McNamara discuss running backs who can change your dynasty league, dynasty trades, and quotes from the Shark Pool. C. [Can we actually count on Rashaad Penny this time?]( Rashaad Penny delivered as the starter in Week 14. It looks like the lead job is his to lose. But should you trust him in Week 15 in your fantasy football players? Our Dave Kluge is here to answer. D. [Random Shots]( We do a lot of thoughtful features at Footballguys. This is not one. This is my sharing all the goofy things I've seen this week. Enjoy. E. [Footballguys Spotlight - COVID Tracker]() In the Footballguys Spotlight, we shout out sites doing great content. In this one, our friend Warren Sharp has an excellent feature tracking players and their COVID status. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins may be out until playoffs](#1) 2. [PHI - QB Jalen Hurts trending upward](#2) 3. [BUF - QB Josh Allen limited](#3) 4. [WAS - Jordan Ta'amu signs with Washington](#4) 5. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke on track to play](#5) 6. [BUF - WR Emmanuel Sanders not on field](#6) 7. [SF - TE George Kittle to miss practice](#7) 8. [DAL - RB Tony Pollard does not practice](#8) 9. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley misses practice](#9) 10. [SF - No practice for RB Elijah Mitchell](#10) 11. [CIN - QB Joe Burrow to sit out Wednesday](#11) 12. [KC - RB Darrel Williams on track to play](#12) 13. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore a limited participant](#13) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ARI - WR DeAndre Hopkins may be out until playoffs]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler Arizona Cardinals WR [DeAndre Hopkins](=) (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the regular season because of a sprained knee, but the team hopes he will be able to return at some point during the playoffs, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There is no word as to whether or not Hopkins will have to undergo surgery. Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, and A.J. Green will get more work with Hopkins out of action. Consider them as WR3 options in the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PHI - QB Jalen Hurts trending upward](=) Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Philadelphia Eagles QB [Jalen Hurts](=) (ankle) is trending upward, according to head coach Nick Sirianni. Hurts and [Gardner Minshew](=) will split first-team reps in practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hurts is the starter when he's healthy, as Sirriani stated that a week ago. Minshew was dazzling as the starter, but it was against the Jets, and he'll go back to the bench in Week 15 upon the return of Hurts. The Eagles are at home against the WFT on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BUF - QB Josh Allen limited](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen](=) (foot) was limited in practice Wednesday, Feb. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are going to be watching his practice status closely after Allen was seen in a walking boot this week. He's likely to be limited for the entire week of practice, but he should be able to play against the Panthers on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - Jordan Ta'amu signs with Washington]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Free-agent QB Jordan Ta'amu (Lions) was signed to the Washington Football Team practice squad Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Taylor Heinicke (knee) is on track to play in Week 15. However, backup Kyle Allen was put on the COVID list and WFT needed a backup. Ta'amu looked good in the XFL but has yet to get a chance in the NFL. He'll work as a reserve behind Heinicke. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke on track to play]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Washington Football Team QB [Taylor Heinicke](=) (knee) is on track to play in Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Heinicke has been beaten up this season, but he's tough and he's going to tough it out in Week 15. Against the Eagles on Sunday, Heinicke is a QB2 for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BUF - WR Emmanuel Sanders not on field](=) Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills WR [Emmanuel Sanders](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders is likely to miss the game against the Panthers on Sunday. That means more work for Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SF - TE George Kittle to miss practice](=) Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle](=) (knee) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15, because of knee soreness. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kittle should be out there by Friday at the latest. He's getting some rest, well-deserved by the way, on Wednesday. Kittle will be a TE1 for Fantasy GMs anytime he's on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS SIGNUPS NOW OPEN - 2021 FOOTBALLGUYS PLAYOFF CHALLENGE - Raise your stake in the NFL Playoffs. Stack your team with your favorite players once, then sit back and enjoy the games. There's no salary cap, no draft, and no free agency to deal with. 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[Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley misses practice](=) Source: Giants.com New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley](=) (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barkley is getting some rest but should practice later in the week. He's worth considering as a RB2 against the Cowboys in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SF - No practice for RB Elijah Mitchell](=) Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch San Francisco 49ers RB [Elijah Mitchell](=) (concussion, knee) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mitchell did not participate last week against the Bengals, and we'll see if he can get out there before the end of the week. Jeff Wilson would fill in again as the lead ball-carrier if Mitchell can't go. We see Wilson as a RB3/flex play if Mitchell is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CIN - QB Joe Burrow to sit out Wednesday]( Source: NFL.com Cincinnati Bengals QB [Joe Burrow](=) (finger) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We should see Burrow get out there by Friday by the latest. Against the Broncos defense in Week 15, Burrow could post low-end QB1 numbers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [KC - RB Darrel Williams on track to play]() Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs RB [Darrel Williams](=) (quadriceps) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 15, and is not on the injury report for Week 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a big game for the Chiefs on Thursday night against the Chargers. They're hoping to move up into the no.1 seed in the AFC while the Chargers are trying to make a postseason run themselves as a Wild Card pick. Williams will get some reserve work for the Chiefs and is a flex play in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CAR - WR D.J. Moore a limited participant]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers WR [D.J. Moore](=) (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 15. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs aren't trusting players from the Panthers passing game. Against the Bills on Sunday, Moore is a WR3/flex option if he plays. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. 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