🏆 League Will End Mandatory Testing For Asymptomatic Players - And MORE

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[MIN - WR Adam Thielen a game-time decision](#2) 3. [LAR - Rams activate WR Odell Beckham and RB Darrell Henderson and more](#3) 4. [WAS - QB Kyle Allen likely to go?](#4) 5. [NO - Garrett Griffin headed to IR](#5) 6. [NO - TE Adam Trautman coming off IR list](#6) 7. [CHI - Ryan Willis signed to practice squad](#7) 8. [WAS - RB J.D. McKissic remains out of practice](#8) 9. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen gets questionable tag](#9) 10. [TB - WR Breshad Perriman headed to COVID list](#10) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NFL - League will end mandatory testing for asymptomatic players]() Source: Henry Bushnell - Yahoo! Sports From Yahoo: "The NFL will stop mandating weekly COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic vaccinated players, according to memos distributed Saturday, a major shift that could allow the virus to spread undetected through locker rooms and allow infected but otherwise healthy players to play. "The NFL and NFLPA announced the "more targeted testing plan" in a statement, along with "more flexibility" for players "to attend meetings virtually" and opportunities for "high-risk players" to opt out of the remainder of the season." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Most of the players currently on the reserve/COVID 19 list were asymptomatic. Obviously this is a significant change in protocol. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen a game-time decision]() Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Mark Craig Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) (ankle) could be a game-time decision Monday, Dec. 20, against the Chicago Bears. 'I know Adam is doing everything he can to get ready to play,' offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said. 'He had a tough injury, but he's doing everything the trainers are asking him to do. We're going to be smart with him, but obviously if he's ready to go we're going to have a plan for him.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen was sidelined at Saturday's practice, and that puts him on the doubtful side of questionable. The Vikings are set to play on Monday night against the Bears and if Thielen can't go we'd see more K.J. Osborn. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [LAR - Rams activate WR Odell Beckham and RB Darrell Henderson and more]( Source: Dov Kleiman The Rams activated,WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr., DB Dont'e Deayon, RB [Darrell Henderson](=) Jr., LB Justin Hollins, TE Brycen Hopkins, T Alaric Jackson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for the Rams here. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - QB Kyle Allen likely to go?](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Washington Football Team QB [Kyle Allen](=) is believed to have a good chance to clear the Reserve/COVID-19 list before the rescheduled game Tuesday, Dec. 21. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things are up in the air for the WFT and their quarterback situation. Their game against the Eagles was pushed back until Tuesday, and at this time it appears as though Allen will be able to play. We'll see if regular starter Taylor Heinicke (COVID) will also be cleared for Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NO - Garrett Griffin headed to IR]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero New Orleans Saints TE [Garrett Griffin](=) (hamstring) on Saturday, Dec. 18, will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Griffin is a blocking tight end who doesn't give you much as a receiving option. The Saints activated TE Adam Trautman off injured reserve, and he should be able to play against the Buccaneers in Week 15. [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. The $100,000 grand prize and the $446,000 total prize pool are fully guaranteed. But don't miss out -- our playoff contest has sold out every year. [Sign Up Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- WIN MORE. PAY LESS. 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[NO - TE Adam Trautman coming off IR list]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero New Orleans Saints TE [Adam Trautman](=) on Saturday, Dec. 18 is expected to be activated off the Reserve/Injured list and play Sunday in Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trautman can be a security blanket for QB Taysom Hill. He's going to get used, and was getting a healthy target share (targeted 6,7,6,8 times in the four games before his injury). Fantasy GMs should consider Trautman a TE2 with upside in Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CHI - Ryan Willis signed to practice squad](=) Source: Pro Football Focus - Doug Kyed Free agent QB Ryan Willis was signed Saturday, Dec. 19, to the team's practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Willis played college football at both Kansas (2015, 2016) and Virginia Tech (2017-2019). He was undrafted in 2020, but Willis did sign with the Spring League in May of 2021. Willis was the MVP for The Spring League Megabowl in 2021 playing for the Linemen. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [WAS - RB J.D. McKissic remains out of practice]( Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team RB [J.D. McKissic](=) (neck) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, according to a report Saturday, Dec. 18, but remained out of practice Saturday due to a neck injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news that McKissic is out of the concussion protocol, but this neck injury could keep him out of action in Week 15. Washington's game on the road against the Eagles has been moved to Tuesday, so McKissic does have some time to get ready to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIN - WR Adam Thielen gets questionable tag]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Minnesota Vikings WR [Adam Thielen](=) (ankle) wasn't seen at practice Saturday, Dec. 18, and has been listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thielen is considered a game-time decision for Week 15. Fantasy GMs need to proceed with caution if considering the veteran receiver in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. If Thielen can't go we'd see more K.J. Osborn. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TB - WR Breshad Perriman headed to COVID list]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Breshad Perriman](=) on Saturday, Dec. 18, will be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will miss Sunday's Week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints, per a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perriman was the hero from last week but he won't be available for Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. Be extra nice to your Commissioner as they're scrambling this week. I hope all the bounces go your way on Sunday. Peace, J [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](=)