🏆 Happy Thanksgiving Plus These Jets Players Are Boosted

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]( | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 24, #228 • Nov. 23rd[,](=) 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [The Footballguys YouTube Channel]( Howdy {NAME}, First things first - Happy Thanksgiving. I'm the luckiest guy I know to have a job where I talk to folks like you about Fantasy Football. But the only reason I have a job is because of folks like you. Thank you. I appreciate you trusting us with your time and for sharing some of your fantasy football season with us. I'm thankful for you. For the news story today, our Dave Kluge has an important one. Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will be a healthy scratch this week, and Mike White has been declared the starter. Over the last two years, White is one of two quarterbacks to check down to his running backs at a rate above ten percent. For context, Wilson checked down on just about 5 percent of his throws. A change to White should be a boost for running back Michael Carter, especially in PPR leagues. Last year, in the three games where Mike White logged more than 70 percent of the team's snaps, Michael Carter averaged 128 scrimmage yards and 22.3 fantasy points per game. There's more competition now with James Robinson in New York, but Carter should be the biggest benefactor. Additionally, expect to see more consistent production from Garrett Wilson. To start the year, Wilson averaged 11 targets and 71.3 receiving yards per game with Joe Flacco. With Zach Wilson starting, he saw that output drop to 5.4 targets and 45.6 yards per game. There's also a chance that Elijah Moore will become relevant again, as he saw his best production last year with Mike White. Overall, the decision to bench Zach Wilson gives just about every skill player a boost in value. Marcus Mariota was the only quarterback with a lower adjusted competition percentage than Wilson this year. The Jets are loaded with potential fantasy assets, and a competent quarterback should elevate them all. Adjust accordingly. Now let's get to the News and Notes and I hope you have an awesome Thanksgiving. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Subscribe To The Footballguys YouTube Channel]( Sponsored by [The Footballguys YouTube Channel]( Stop By And See Us If you're looking for another way to support Footballguys, join tens of thousands of our members by [subscribing to our YouTube channel](! Most of our shows are streamed LIVE to our YouTube channel before they hit podcast platforms. And along with our full-length shows, you'll get access to all of our quick-hitting YouTube Shorts videos. And some of our video content is exclusive to our YouTube subscribers! 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This one has Vanilla Vick, Ryan Leaf, my Mom's Sweet Potato Casserole, and lots more. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson benched](#1) 2. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson not done in NY](#2) 3. [HOU - QB Kyle Allen starting](#3) 4. [KC - WR Kadarius Toney misses practice](#4) 5. [LAR - QB Matthew Stafford to miss Week 12](#5) 6. [KC - RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire heading to IR](#6) 7. [ARI - WR Marquise Brown almost there](#7) 8. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray expects to play Week 12](#8) 9. [CHI - QB Justin Fields gives more details on injury](#9) 10. [NYG - WR Richie James questionable](#10) 11. [CAR - PJ Walker returns to practice](#11) 12. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott good to go](#12) 13. [DET - DJ Chark not on injury report](#13) 14. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman rests Wednesday](#14) 15. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz designated to return](#15) 16. [ARI - No practice for WR Rondale Moore](#16) 17. [BUF - QB Josh Allen good to go for Week 12](#17) 18. [NE - Questionable tag for WR DeVante Parker](#18) 19. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke takes part in practice](#19) 20. [NYG - Daniel Bellinger ruled out for Week 13](#20) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson benched](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New York Jets QB Mike White was named starting quarterback for Week 12 with QB [Zach Wilson](=) relegated to the bench. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson has been playing some bad football this year, and he's been holding the Jets back. The team has intentions of making the playoffs, and they won't do that with Wilson under center. At least, things would be more difficult with Wilson under center. In comes White as the starter. He's got some experience, and White has flashed during his time in the NFL. Joe Flacco will serve as the primary backup to White. Expect a ton of work for running backs out of the backfield and security-blanket throws to the tight ends with White starting. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYJ - QB Zach Wilson not done in NY]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New York Jets QB [Zach Wilson](=) is not done in The Big Apple despite being benched, head coach Robert Saleh said on Wednesday, Nov. 23. 'Zach's career here is not over,' Saleh said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Saleh is stating the obvious, but what he said is true. Wilson is not playing good football, and the Jets don't want their playoff chances to slip away because of it. The second-year pro has some growing to do on the field, and the team will need to see him respond positively if he wants to still develop into the franchise quarterback the team envisioned when they selected him no.2 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [HOU - QB Kyle Allen starting]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Houston Texans QB Kyle Allen will start in Week 12, according to head coach Lovie Smith. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Davis Mills proved this season that he can't be a franchise quarterback. Expect the Texans to continue losing games so they can secure the best draft pick possible. Then, expect that draft pick to be a quarterback. With a 1-8-1 record, the Texans currently sit atop the draft chart with the no.1 overall pick. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [KC - WR Kadarius Toney misses practice](=) Source: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Kadarius Toney](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Toney has had hamstring problems, plenty of them, in the past so this injury is a concern. He was forced out of action in the second quarter against the Chargers this past Sunday. That makes Toney questionable in Week 12 as the Chiefs are at home against the Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAR - QB Matthew Stafford to miss Week 12]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Los Angeles Rams QB [Matthew Stafford](=) (head, neck) will not be available for the Week 12 game, according to head coach Sean McVay. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team believes Stafford is dealing with a strained neck. Against the Chiefs on Sunday, the Rams are going to go with Bryce Perkins at quarterback. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [KC - RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire heading to IR]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer Kansas City Chiefs RB [Clyde Edwards-Helaire](=) (ankle) will be placed on injured reserve, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Edwards-Helaire now must miss the next four weeks at a minimum. We'll see the Chiefs continue to feed rookie RB Isiah Pacheco as their starter. He's been starting for some time over Edwards-Helaire, but now Pacheco could get even more work. Jerick McKinnon will work in as a change-of-pace back too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ARI - WR Marquise Brown almost there]( Source: Arizona Sports 98.7 FM - Tyler Drake Arizona Cardinals WR [Marquise Brown](=) (foot) appears to be very close to returning to game action, according to comments from head coach Kliff Kingsbury on Tuesday, Nov. 22.'He's a competitor. He wants to be out there, so if he can go, we'll know early this week, he'll be out there,' Kingsbury said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals are at home on Sunday to take on the Chargers in Week 12. Brown's return will be good for QB Kyler Murray when he's healthy from his hamstring injury. They have a bye in Week 13, so they could very well let both Brown and Murray get more rest and then return in Week 14. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray expects to play Week 12]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals QB [Kyler Murray](=) (hamstring) said he expects to play in Week 12. 'I feel good,' Murray said on Wednesday, Nov. 23, while head coach Kliff Kingsbury added that Murray is 'definitely trending in the right direction.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That sounds about right, but we are surprised the team doesn't let Murray rest through their Week 13 bye. We'll know more about his status on Friday. The Cardinals are at home to take on the Chargers in Week 12. Upon his return, Murray is a low-end QB1 option for Fantasy GMs out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CHI - QB Justin Fields gives more details on injury](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Chicago Bears QB [Justin Fields](=) (shoulder) said he has a separated shoulder with partially torn ligaments, and says it's 'basically an AC joint' injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fields has a pain issue with this 'basically an AC joint' injury to his non-throwing shoulder. The Bears might give him a week to rest, as Fields was experiencing discomfort during the team's walkthrough. That means QB Trevor Siemian could get the start for the Bears on the road against the Jets in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NYG - WR Richie James questionable]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Richie James](=) (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] James is expected to play on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys. He got onto the field last week after rookie WR Wan'Dale Robinson injured his ACL in Week 11. James is a deep flex or 'what the heck' flex option for Fantasy GMs in Week 12. [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. [Join Now](=) --------------------------------------------------------------- LOOKING FOR EVEN MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT? - Matthew Berry's RotoPass bundles together premium subscriptions from Footballguys, RotoWire, RotoViz, DLF, and more at a steep discount. 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[DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott good to go]() Source: Inside the Birds - Adam Caplan Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=) (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and was removed from the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Elliott rushed 15 times for 42 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys' Week 11 win over the Vikings, adding a five-yard reception. He'll continue to split backfield touches with Tony Pollard, but Elliott is a low-end RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in that role largely because of his workload near pay dirt. Against the Giants on Thanksgiving, we have Elliott in the RB25-30 range while Pollard is in the RB10-15 range. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DET - DJ Chark not on injury report]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions WR DJ Chark Jr. (ankle) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is not on the injury report for Week 12. The Lions did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chark can be a deep threat for the Lions once again now that he's fully participating. From a fantasy perspective, there's not a ton of value with his role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman rests Wednesday]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman (rest) did not practice on Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] They're just giving him some rest, so Foreman should be practicing fully on Friday. If the Panthers fall behind again, then Foreman won't have as large a role. Foreman had 11 rushes for 24 yards in the Panthers' Week 11 loss to the Ravens. Falling behind may not be a problem this week against a bad Broncos' offense in Week 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz designated to return]( Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby Washington Commanders QB [Carson Wentz](=) (finger) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz now has a 21-day practice window. When he's ready to be active on gameday, Wentz returns to the Commanders' sideline. Head coach Ron Rivera has Taylor Heinicke as the team's starter, so Wentz is the veteran backup when he's ready to return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [ARI - No practice for WR Rondale Moore]() Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals WR [Rondale Moore](=) (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23. The Cardinals did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore was injured on the first play against the 49ers in Week 11. The Cardinals have a bye in Week 13, so there's a chance the team decides that shutting down Moore for a couple of weeks is best. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BUF - QB Josh Allen good to go for Week 12](=) Source: Buffalo Bills PR Buffalo Bills QB [Josh Allen](=) (elbow) was limited in practice all week but carries no designation into Week 12, per the team's injury report on Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for Bills fans and Fantasy GMs here. Allen is going to be somewhat limited by this elbow injury for some time. He should be able to rest and then get ready for game day on the weekends. If he's out there, Fantasy GMs should be starting him as a QB1 as per usual. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NE - Questionable tag for WR DeVante Parker]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [DeVante Parker](=) (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs aren't falling all over themselves to start Parker. He battled through knee problems last week, but he's not doing much outside of a big game in Week 3. Parker caught 2-of-2 targets for 19 yards in the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [WAS - QB Taylor Heinicke takes part in practice]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Washington Commanders QB [Taylor Heinicke](=) (back) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Heinicke will continue as the starter for the Commanders as they try to make a push for the playoffs. He'll continue to play "yolo" ball at quarterback, and from a fantasy perspective, we like him as a QB2 or streaming option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NYG - Daniel Bellinger ruled out for Week 13](=) Source: GiantsWire - Dan Benton New York Giants TE [Daniel Bellinger](=) (eye) has been ruled out for Week 12, head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday, Nov. 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here with it being a short week and Bellinger still experiencing double vision. The Giants travel to play the Cowboys on Thanksgiving. It's a huge game in the NFC East as the playoff picture begins to unfold. The Giants will continue on without Bellinger, and they're trying to get back on the winning track after their loss to the Lions in Week 11. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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