🏆 A New Weapon For Patrick Mahomes This Week?

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[Week 9 Dynasty Trade Targets](=) Kevin Coleman breaks down some dynasty trade targets as we head into Week 9! F. [Random Shots For Your Viewing Pleasure]( We do lots of deep and thoughtful features at Footballguys. This is not that. This is me downloading all the goofy stuff I saw this week from my brain. Let's go. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [KC - WR Kadarius Toney may play Week 9](#1) 2. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman resting Wednesday](#2) 3. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold close to 100 percent](#3) 4. [CAR - RB Chuba Hubbard returns to practice](#4) 5. [DEN - RB Melvin Gordon to remain a starter](#5) 6. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill won't be 100 percent](#6) 7. [ATL - RB Cordarrelle Patterson returns to practice](#7) 8. [GB - RB Kylin Hill activated](#8) 9. [NYJ - WR Corey Davis not on field](#9) 10. [DET - D'Andre Swift misses practice](#10) 11. [MIN - TE Irv Smith may need surgery](#11) 12. [LAC - WR Josh Palmer clears protocol](#12) 13. [GB - Allen Lazard returns to practice](#13) 14. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson to start Dec. 4](#14) 15. [IND - RB Jonathan Taylor out of practice](#15) 16. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins signed to Indy PS](#16) 17. [LAR - Rams hope RB Cam Akers will play again](#17) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [KC - WR Kadarius Toney may play Week 9](=) Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs WR [Kadarius Toney](=) might make his debut with the team in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Nov. 2. 'We'll try to work him in,' Reid said. 'He picks things up fairly easily.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chiefs have insisted that they'll work Toney into the offense. That means he could see a limited snap count as he continues to get up to speed in the offense. The former first-round pick (Giants) gets a fresh start on one of the best offenses in the league. That's worth taking a flier on if he's out there on the waiver wire. Don't start him as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex, but there's upside for him to be more when up to speed in their system. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman resting Wednesday]( Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman (rest) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman is just getting a breather here. He's got the power to grind down a defense, and that's the way the Panthers should use him against the Bengals on Sunday. We like him as an RB2 with upside in Week 9. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - QB Sam Darnold close to 100 percent](=) Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed Carolina Panthers QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) said he is nearly fully recovered from his shoulder injury but not sure what the team has planned for him for the rest of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Panthers interim coach Steve Wilks said it is "tough to say" when Darnold will be activated from injured reserve. The Panthers have about a week to activate Darnold from IR or they must shut him down for the rest of the season. They have P.J. Walker as the starter, and Baker Mayfield is now serving as the backup. That means Darnold may be shut down for the rest of 2022 and look for a new team in 2023. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CAR - RB Chuba Hubbard returns to practice]( Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Chuba Hubbard](=) (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hubbard should be back out there for the Panthers on Sunday. He'll split time with D'Onta Foreman in their backfield. From a fantasy perspective, we like Foreman as an RB2 with upside and Hubbard is a deep flex play against the Bengals in Week 9. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DEN - RB Melvin Gordon to remain a starter](=) Source: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens Denver Broncos RB [Melvin Gordon](=) is expected to hold onto his gig as the starting running back, according to general manager George Paton. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon has been the starter since Javonte Williams was lost with an injury. During that time, Gordon has been outplayed and outproduced by Latavius Murray. Gordon can start every game, but it doesn't mean he'll be the most productive. Add in Chase Edmonds, and you can see the Broncos using a three-headed RBBC in the last half of the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [TEN - QB Ryan Tannehill won't be 100 percent]() Source: PaulKuharsky.com - Paul Kuharsky Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans QB [Ryan Tannehill](=) (ankle) says he won't be 100 percent if he does suit up in Week 9. 'Matter of if I can do my job or if I can't,' Tannehill said on Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans play on Sunday Night Football against the Chiefs in Week 9. If Tannehill can't play, rookie QB Malik Willis will get the second start of his pro career. Willis is a work in progress as a passer, but he has a cannon for an arm and can attack a defense with his legs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - RB Cordarrelle Patterson returns to practice](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Atlanta Falcons RB [Cordarrelle Patterson](=) (knee) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Falcons now have 21 days to activate Patterson. He's been out of action since Week 4, and the Falcons have used guys like Caleb Huntley and rookie Tyler Allgeier in the backfield. If/when Patterson returns, Huntley and Allgeier will go back to reserve roles. Upon his return, Patterson is a RB2 for Fantasy GMs out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [GB - RB Kylin Hill activated]( Source: Packers.com Green Bay Packers RB Kylin Hill (knee) was activated from the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We appreciate Hill's natural skill set, and thus love him in super deep dynasty formats. Hill had knee surgery last November, and he's been on the road to recovery since then. He can contribute on special teams, but Hill is most enticing as a running back but he'll have to be the Packers' no.3 back behind Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYJ - WR Corey Davis not on field]( Source: ESPN.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Corey Davis](=) (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis is dealing with a sprained MCL. He missed Week 8, and things are trending for him to miss more time. We'll see what he can do on Friday. [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. 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[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just Wednesday. But not a fan of this. Watch to see if he can work Thursday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [MIN - TE Irv Smith may need surgery](=) Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Andrew Krammer Minnesota Vikings TE [Irv Smith](=) (ankle) may need to undergo surgery on his high ankle sprain and is receiving a second option on the injury, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith's high-ankle sprain is reportedly going to take two months to recover from. This is about twice as long as most injuries of that nature take to heal. That tells us Smith has an injury that may need surgery to properly repair. There's a reason why they went out and traded for TE T.J. Hockenson, and he'll be the lead tight end even if/when Smith comes back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [LAC - WR Josh Palmer clears protocol]( Source: The Athletic - Daniel Popper Los Angeles Chargers WR [Josh Palmer](=) (concussion) has gone through the concussion protocol, but his availability for Week 9 is still uncertain, according to head coach Brandon Staley. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see Palmer with a larger workload as the Chargers will be without Mike Williams, and they may be without Keenan Allen as well. Let's see what their wide receiver room looks like on Friday. They had a bye last week to get their guys healthier, and on Sunday they travel to play the upstart Atlanta Falcons. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - Allen Lazard returns to practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WR [Allen Lazard](=) (shoulder) returned to practice on Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers need an injection of energy into their offense. Perhaps Lazard can provide that when he returns to the field. If he's out there against the Lions in Week 9, we like Lazard as a WR3/flex play for Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson to start Dec. 4]() Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will start the first game he's eligible, Dec. 4, according to general manager Andrew Berry. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Browns have played some good football with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. Watson should be ready to play against his former team, the Texans, in Week 13. Fantasy GMs in deeper leagues can stash Watson as he's about a month away from returning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - RB Jonathan Taylor out of practice]( Source: The Athletic - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts RB [Jonathan Taylor](=) (ankle) is out of practice Wednesday, Nov. 2, after tweaking the ankle sprain that kept him out of two games this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Oh boy, here we go again. Now, it's just Wednesday, so we'll see what Taylor can do at the end of the week. If Taylor has to miss Week 9 against the Patriots, Deon Jackson, Phillip Lindsay, and Jordan Wilkins would split time in the Colts' backfield. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins signed to Indy PS]( Source: The Athletic - Zak Keefer Free-agent RB Jordan Wilkins (Titans) was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad Wednesday, Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jonathan Taylor tweaked the ankle injury that caused him to miss time this season. If he needs to miss Week 9 against the Patriots, the Colts needed to add to their running back room and thus the signing of Wilkins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [LAR - Rams hope RB Cam Akers will play again]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Los Angeles Rams RB [Cam Akers](=) was not traded at the deadline despite being disgruntled, and the Rams, who turned down multiple offers for him, are working with Akers' agent in the hopes he will play for them again in 2022, per sources on Wednesday Nov. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Translation; the Rams didn't get an offer they liked for Akers. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Akers has been away from the team for a few weeks since he has 'philosophical differences' with Rams' head coach Sean McVay. Now, as was expected if no deal was done, the team is trying to repair the relationship and get him back in the fold. In addition to a potential return for Akers, the Rams should get rookie RB Kyren Williams (ankle) off I.R. this week. [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. Peace, J [Crush Your Draft With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]( [Joe Bryant - Guide - Footballguys.com](=) Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Sportsguys * 118 N. Peters Rd., Suite 208 * Knoxville[,]( TN 37923 * News Items Powered By: [USA Today Fantasy Sports](=)