🏆 Bad News For This Star WR

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We're heading into a big slate of Week 8 games plus we have a ton of new content and news for you. And keep your eyes on the Ja'Marr Chase story. As of Thursday night, it's looking like he could miss a good bit of time. And also, please check out our newest sponsor, [Duolingo](=). Their app is the fastest and most fun way to learn a new language. It's fantastic. And aside from a new skill, it's awesome brain exercise. And for Footballguys readers, we have a special promo where you get a free month of their premium service with no credit card required. Check it out below. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [The free, fun, and effective way to learn a language](=) Sponsored by [Duolingo](=) The free, fun, and effective way to learn a language You love to win at fantasy football. Win at life too. Learning a new language can boost your career performance, spark creativity, and help you become a better problem-solver. 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[Podcast - Mail Bag Show - Starts, Sits, Trades, and Rankings](=) Dave Kluge, Troy King, and Victoria Geary are here to break down all of your burning mailbag questions in a new episode of The Footballguys Mailbag Show. D. [Podcast - The Audible - Week 8 Preview Part Two](=) Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom go over the schedule in Week 8. E. [Podcast - IDP Blitz - Changing Linebacker Situations](=) Sigmund Bloom and Matt Schauf talk IDP fantasy football. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CIN - Ja'Marr Chase expected to miss 4-6 weeks](#1) 2. [NYG - New York ships off WR Kadarius Toney](#2) 3. [KC - Kansas City acquires WR Kadarius Toney](#3) 4. [NYJ - NY Jets going with 'hot-hand' backfield?](#4) 5. [LAC - WR Mike Williams to miss at least a month](#5) 6. [DET - D'Andre Swift fully practices](#6) 7. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke fully practices](#7) 8. [WAS - Jahan Dotson unlikely to play Week 8](#8) 9. [CLE - Cleveland shopping RB Kareem Hunt?](#9) 10. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill a no-go Thursday](#10) 11. [GB - Allen Lazard logs another DNP on Thursday](#11) 12. [NYJ - More time in slot ahead for WR Elijah Moore?](#12) 13. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson logs another limited practice](#13) 14. [CLE - TE David Njoku leaves door open to playing Week 8](#14) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - Ja'Marr Chase expected to miss 4-6 weeks]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (hip) is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks because of a hip injury and could be a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is a developing story that needs to be monitored by Fantasy GMs out there. Chase met with a hip specialist Wednesday, Oct. 26, and is looking for more opinions on the injury. Reports indicate this could be a hip flexor which will not require surgery at this time. The Bengals could turn to the rushing attack more without their top wide receiver. When they do go through the air, expect more from WRs Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins with perhaps a dash more of TE Hayden Hurst while Chase is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - New York ships off WR Kadarius Toney](=) Source: The Score - Jordan Schultz New York Giants WR [Kadarius Toney](=) was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Oct. 27. The deal will net the Giants a conditional third-round pick and a sixth-round pick. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants had Toney on the shelf with a hamstring injury, and he hasn't played since Week 2. They are winning without him, and the new coaching regime had no place for the talented former first-round pick (2021). Rookie WR Wan'Dale Robinson will continue to get more work as the 2022 season rolls on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [KC - Kansas City acquires WR Kadarius Toney](=) Source: The Score - Jordan Schultz The Kansas City Chiefs acquired WR [Kadarius Toney](=) from the New York Giants in a trade Thursday, Oct. 27. The deal sends a conditional third-round pick and a sixth-round pick to the Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a good get for the Chiefs, and the price tag is low for a former first-round pick (2021). Toney has been battling a hamstring injury this year and hasn't played since Week 2. When healthy, Toney can be a weapon from the slot and he's dangerous after the catch. Fantasy GMs need to pick him up where available because the Chiefs should know how to feature a player like Toney. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYJ - NY Jets going with 'hot-hand' backfield?]() Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt New York Jets RBs [James Robinson](=) and [Michael Carter](=) will likely have their playing time moving forward determined by whichever one has the hot hand, according to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ah yes, the dreaded 'hot hand' approach at running back. This is a problem for Fantasy GMs as you can't predict which back is going to be hot, hotter, or the hottest. For the first week of Robinson on the team, we imagine he will be a RB4/deep flex while Carter will be a RB3/flex play. However, with 'hot hand' you just never know. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAC - WR Mike Williams to miss at least a month]( Source: The Athletic - Daniel Popper Los Angeles Chargers WR [Mike Williams](=) (ankle) is expected to miss at least four weeks, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a high-ankle sprain, so that sounds about right. Without Williams, the Chargers will lean on WR Keenan Allen and TE Gerald Everett more in the passing game. WRs DeAndre Carter and Josh Palmer will get more work too while Williams is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DET - D'Andre Swift fully practices](=) Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift (ankle, shoulder) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for Swift as he's been a full participant in two consecutive practices this week. If this trend continues, Swift will play his first game in a month on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke fully practices]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Washington Commanders QB [Taylor Heinicke](=) (calf) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Heinicke is going to play 'yolo' ball once again for the Commanders. That means he will take chances with the football, which can be a double-edged sword for the offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - Consistently winning at Fantasy Football is hard. And losing sucks. We have the secret weapon you need in a Footballguys Premium Subscription. We do the work so you can do the winning. And as always, we have a 30-day Moneyback Guarantee so there's zero risk. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Last Thursday, Dotson aggravated his hamstring injury. He looked good earlier this year, but the speedy rookie WR has not played since Week 4. Look for more targets to guys like Curtis Samuel and Terry McLaurin without Dotson in the lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - Cleveland shopping RB Kareem Hunt?]( Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler Cleveland Browns RB [Kareem Hunt](=) could be available at the trade deadline for a fourth-round draft pick, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A team interested in a potential feature back should be calling the Browns. As a rookie, Hunt led the league in rushing when he was with the Chiefs. With the Browns, Hunt has played as a no.2 behind superstar Nick Chubb. We're sure he'd love a larger workload, and then a new contract that goes with that. Hunt is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2023. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill a no-go Thursday]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans QB [Ryan Tannehill](=) (ankle) did not participate in practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's two DNPs in a row for the Titans' starter. However, reporters around the team indicate Tannehill will be ready for the Week 8 game against the Texans on Sunday. If Tannehill can't go, or goes down early in the game, rookie QB Malik Willis would step into a larger role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - Allen Lazard logs another DNP on Thursday](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WR [Allen Lazard](=) (shoulder) did not participate in practice for a second consecutive day Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Back-to-back DNPs are not a good sign for Lazard's availability. The Packers travel to play the Bills on Sunday night, and QB Aaron Rodgers may be without his top target. Let's see if he can at least be limited on Friday, but for now, Fantasy GMs need to have other options at the ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYJ - More time in slot ahead for WR Elijah Moore?]() Source: SNY.tv - Connor Hughes New York Jets WR [Elijah Moore](=) could start spending more time in the slot moving forward, according to comments made by offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur on Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore is one of the most explosive players in the NFL, but he has yet to truly play up to his potential in the pros. Rookie WR Garrett Wilson has been getting most of the slot snaps this year, and the Jets have the least amount of targets to that position in the league. If Moore moves to the slot, that could mean more opportunities on the outside for Wilson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson logs another limited practice]( Source: DenverBroncos.com Denver Broncos QB [Russell Wilson](=) (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson says he's 'good to go' for the game against the Jaguars in London. The team has not found a fit for Wilson on offense, and the Broncos are not a team to be relying on from a fantasy perspective no matter if Wilson is healthy or not. If/when Nathaniel Hackett gets fired, perhaps then we'd see a better cohesion between the veteran quarterback and the offensive design. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - TE David Njoku leaves door open to playing Week 8]() Source: ESPN - Jake Trotter Cleveland Browns TE [David Njoku](=) (ankle) told reporters he is feeling better every day and offered a 'we'll see' when asked if he could play in Week 8 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The game is on Monday night, so there is some hope that Njoku can play. Fantasy GMs have loved what Njoku has done so far this season. In seven games, Njoku has put up the fifth-most points at the position (standard leagues). If he plays, Njoku could be a TE1 yet again for Fantasy GMs. Check back on Saturday to see if he can practice. [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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