🏆 Christian McCaffrey Not The Workhorse?

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We're racing down the Playoff Stretch and we're here for you. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() Sponsored by [Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]() DOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS WITH A FOOTBALLGUYS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Winning at Fantasy Football can be difficult. And time-consuming. With a [Footballguys Premium Subscription]() customized just for you, you’ll make winning decisions, save time, and crush your competition. Matthew Berry of NBC says, "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." And we agree. Come join us and let's crush this season. We have a [30-Day Money Back Guarantee]( so there’s zero risk. [Join Us Now]() --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [2023 NFL Mock Draft: Midseason Edition](=) A midseason 2023 NFL mock draft to gauge upcoming team needs and potential landing spots for the nation's top prospects. B. [The Audible - Week 10 RECAP](=) Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom go beyond the box score and break down all the NFL and fantasy football action in the Week 10 early games. C. [Week 11 Waiver Wire Adds + Injury Analysis](=) In this Week 11 episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown is joined by Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy to discuss the biggest Waiver Wire Adds of the week and the notable injuries from Week 10. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [SF - No more workhorse role for RB Christian McCaffrey?](#1) 2. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp expected to miss some games](#2) 3. [ARI - RB Eno Benjamin released](#3) 4. [ARI - TE Zach Ertz done for the year](#4) 5. [DEN - WR Jerry Jeudy avoids serious injury](#5) 6. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson cleared to practice](#6) 7. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette unlikely to miss a game](#7) 8. [CAR - PJ Walker out for Week 11](#8) 9. [CAR - Carolina brings D'Eriq King aboard](#9) 10. [GB - WR Randall Cobb has a shot to return in Week 11](#10) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [SF - No more workhorse role for RB Christian McCaffrey?](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) is unlikely to handle a heavy workload moving forward, as head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday, Nov. 14, that his goal is to give McCaffrey and [Elijah Mitchell](=) 'about even carries' moving forward. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see the 49ers split touches in the backfield just like the Dolphins are doing with Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert. McCaffrey, even splitting time with Mitchell, should still be considered an RB1 from a fantasy perspective, but it's a lesser role than we'd hoped for. We're not panicked after one game and one comment from Shanahan, but keep an eye on this one. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAR - WR Cooper Kupp expected to miss some games](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams WR [Cooper Kupp](=) (ankle) likely avoided a worst-case scenario but is expected to be diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain Monday, Nov. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] As most Fantasy GMs expected, Kupp will miss some time but we don't know how much time. A high-ankle sprain usually takes a few weeks at least to heal correctly. Fantasy GMs will have a tough time finding a replacement for one of the league's best. If he trends in the right direction without setbacks, Kupp could be back in time for the start of the fantasy playoffs. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ARI - RB Eno Benjamin released]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Arizona Cardinals RB [Eno Benjamin](=) was informed of his eventual release Monday, Nov. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things change pretty quickly around here in an...interesting move for the Cardinals. Benjamin was tasked with starting while RB James Conner was banged up back in October. Now, Benjamin finds himself out of a job. The Cardinals roll on with Conner as their starter. Rookie Keaontay Ingram is a sleeper we've loved in deep dynasty formats. Now, Ingram gets a chance to be the primary backup to Conner. With Conner's injury history, Ingram could be quite fantasy relevant in the future and is worth a stash if you have a deep bench. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - TE Zach Ertz done for the year](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals TE [Zach Ertz](=) (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bad news for the Cardinals and for Fantasy GMs here. Ertz had been coming through as a consistent target for QB Kyler Murray, and tight end has been brutal in fantasy football this year but the Cardinals' starter was the no.5 fantasy tight end (standard-scoring leagues). Rookie TE Trey McBride will work to take over the position. He's a good all-around player who reminded some in the scouting community of Chris Cooley. McBride was the first tight end off the board in the 2022 NFL draft, getting selected at the no.55 overall pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DEN - WR Jerry Jeudy avoids serious injury](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos WR [Jerry Jeudy](=) (ankle) reportedly suffered a mild ankle injury in Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans. Jeudy is still awaiting the results of some imaging tests and his status for Week 11 has yet to be determined, but the early prognosis is 'promising.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Broncos and Jeudy here. Fantasy GMs had liked the emergence of Jeudy over the last couple of weeks, but he was injured on the first play in Week 10 against the Titans. This injury to the back of his ankle does not sound serious, but we're not quite sure if Jeudy will have to miss any time. If he is out of action, the Broncos will rely more on Courtland Sutton, Kendall Hinton, and Jalen Virgil at the wide receiver position. 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And if you're reading this, it's a safe bet to assume you're dominating your league. Now you can look the part too. [Shop Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson cleared to practice]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson is eligible to begin practicing as of Monday, Nov. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson is going to be the starter for the Browns in Week 13 against his old team the Houston Texans. So, he's got two weeks to ramp things up and get ready for his debut. That means Browns' current starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett only has two more games under center before Watson takes over. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette unlikely to miss a game]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Leonard Fournette](=) (hip) was diagnosed with a hip pointer Monday, Nov. 14, but is not expected to miss any games. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Buccaneers get some good news here on Fournette's hip injury. We saw a breakout game from rookie RB Rachaad White in Week 10, and it's looking like the backfield is going to be a full-blown committee if Fournette is healthy. Tampa is on a bye in Week 11, and they come back in Week 12 with a game against the Seahawks. Fournette has plenty of time to get healthy before then. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CAR - PJ Walker out for Week 11]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Carolina Panthers QB PJ Walker (ankle) will be out for Week 11 with a high-ankle sprain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Walker out of action, QB Baker Mayfield will start. We'll see if Mayfield is better as the starter than he was earlier in the year. Let's just say we're not optimistic about that happening. QB Sam Darnold will back up Mayfield, and there's a chance if/when Mayfield struggles the Panthers could turn things over to Darnold. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - Carolina brings D'Eriq King aboard]( Source: Panthers.com - Darin Gantt Free-agent QB/WR D'Eriq King (Patriots) was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers on Monday, Nov. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] In crazy deep dynasty formats, we'll keep an eye on King. A converted quarterback who can play wide receiver, King is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He's got quickness, agility, and a spin move to make defenders look silly. That skill set is worth monitoring ...but only in crazy deep dynasty. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [GB - WR Randall Cobb has a shot to return in Week 11](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb](=) (ankle) is expected to participate in walk-throughs with the team this week and could potentially return to action in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Getting Cobb back should help. He's a longtime favorite target for QB Aaron Rodgers who is trying to jump-start this passing game. Cobb, when healthy, is worth considering as a deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. [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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