🏆 Week 17 In Full Effect

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Trey Lance, Dare Ogunbowale, Elijah Moore, and Foster Moreau can all be relied upon in this must-win week. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown added to injury report](#1) 2. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson not in sight Thursday](#2) 3. [BAL - Three Ravens back](#3) 4. [DAL - Dan Quinn waiting](#4) 5. [IND - Three Colts activated](#5) 6. [ARI - RB James Conner practices](#6) 7. [GB - Green Bay gets two WRs back](#7) 8. [GB - WR Davante Adams talks future](#8) 9. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt out of practice](#9) 10. [IND - Indy reached out to QB Philip Rivers](#10) 11. [BUF - Thursday's practice report for Buffalo](#11) 12. [IND - WR Parris Campbell returns to practice](#12) 13. [PIT - Pittsburgh's practice report for Thursday](#13) 14. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger sounds close to end](#14) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown added to injury report]( Source: TennesseeTitans.com Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We never like to see a player added to the injury report this late in the week. Let's see how this progresses Friday as Brown is definitely one to watch. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson not in sight Thursday](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson](=) (ankle) did not participate in the media portion of practice Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Let's see what happens Friday but this seems concerning for Jackson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BAL - Three Ravens back](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens QB [Tyler Huntley](=), DT Justin Madubuike and S Tony Jefferson were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lamar Jackson wasn't seen at practice today, so it's setting up for Huntley to get another start. With the defense hemorrhaging big plays, he's likely to be piloting a wide open offense that could lead to big fantasy points. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - Dan Quinn waiting]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn wants to wait until after the season to interview for head coaching vacancies. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Quinn, with the help of an amazing draft class that he surely had a hand in selecting, has executed one of the most stunning defensive turnarounds in NFL history. He's already been a successful head coach in Atlanta, so he'll be at the top of many team's wish lists for a new head coach. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [IND - Three Colts activated](=) Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts LB Darius Leonard, WR [Zach Pascal](=) and S Khari Willis were activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Leonard and Willis will make life harder for the limited Raiders offense in a game Las Vegas needs to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ARI - RB James Conner practices]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals RB [James Conner](=) (heel) was back at practice Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner ended up being listed as a non participant, so he's not on track to play yet. Denver showed us that the Cowboys can be run on to slow down their pass rush, but if Dallas builds a lead early against the Cardinals, Chase Edmonds will be the better play of the two backs. If Conner can't go, Edmonds is a must start in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [GB - Green Bay gets two WRs back](=) Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb](=) (core) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Dec. 30. WR [Marquez Valdes-Scantling](=) was also activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cobb may not return this week, or in the regular season, but the Packers should have him back for the playoffs, when they could have the #1 seed and a first-round bye. [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. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adams and Rodgers could be a package deal, which would mean the Broncos would have to commit an exorbitant amount of cap room to the wide receiver position to land the duo. Obviously being paired with Rodgers in 2022 would be great news for Adams dynasty teams, no matter where they play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt out of practice](=) Source: Medina County Gazette - Scott Petrak Cleveland Browns RB [Kareem Hunt](=) (ankle) is out of practice Thursday, Dec. 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] D'Ernest Johnson will likely be the #2 back, but expect Nick Chubb to get most of the work against the Steelers in a win or go home game for the Browns Monday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - Indy reached out to QB Philip Rivers]( Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells The Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich reached out to retired QB Philip Rivers to gauge his interest in playing one game for the team with QB [Carson Wentz](=) (illness) on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Ultimately, QB [Sam Ehlinger](=) will get the start in Week 17 if Wentz is unable to play. 'I think Sam is made for moments like this,' Reich said. 'He has that special it factor. Has really good quarterback skills, has continued to improve. Excited about the opportunity this week to prepare, and we'll see how the week plays out.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ehlinger is a gamer who gets more out of his traits than he should, but he won't be anything but a desperation play if he starts against the Raiders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BUF - Thursday's practice report for Buffalo]( Source: BuffaloBills.com Buffalo Bills DT Vernon Butler (illness), WR [Emmanuel Sanders](=) (knee) and RB Taiwan Jones (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30. DE Mario Addison (rest, forearm), DT Ed Oliver (ankle) and S Jordan Poyer (shoulder) were limited. S Micah Hyde (forearm), S Jaquan Johnson (illness) and RB [Devin Singletary](=) (ankle) practiced in full. DE Jerry Hughes (rest) was not given a practice designation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Sanders played last week, but the Bills could use him in a limited role this week with Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley back in the lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [IND - WR Parris Campbell returns to practice](=) Source: Jim Irsay - official Twitter page Indianapolis Colts WR [Parris Campbell](=) (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 30, according to team owner Jim Irsay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Campbell could be ready for the playoffs, or maybe even the finale next week against the Jaguars. He would add speed for run after catch and deep ball threats if he can get back on the field. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PIT - Pittsburgh's practice report for Thursday]( Source: ESPN - Brooke Pryor Pittsburgh Steelers P Pressley Harvin III (personal), QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) (pectoral, shoulder), LB Buddy Johnson (foot) and C Kendrick Green (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 30. TE [Pat Freiermuth](=) (concussion) and DE Chris Wormley (groin) practiced in full. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Freiermuth should be ready for Week 17 after suffering two concussions in less than a month. He'll be a low-end TE1 against the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PIT - QB Ben Roethlisberger sounds close to end](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Pittsburgh Steelers QB [Ben Roethlisberger](=) said 'all signs are pointing to this could be it,' entering the final home game of the season in Week 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Roethlisberger's last three years have been rough, but he has spent 18 years as the Steelers quarterback with two Super Bowls and lots of memorable moments. The Steelers quarterback moves this offseason will be watched closely. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. Have a safe New Years' Eve and we'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J [Joe Bryant - Guide - Footballguys.com]() Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! 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