🏆 Concerns For This Star Running Back

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Our Dave Kluge has some troubling news for the New York Giants. --------------------------------------------------------------- RB Saquon Barkley was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday with an apparent neck injury. According to Giants beat reporter Pat Leonard, "Saquon Barkley's status for Sunday is in doubt." This clearly could leave fantasy managers in a pinch during a crucial week. If Barkley can't go, the obvious pivots on the Giants are Matt Breida and Gary Brightwell. But there's no real history under new head coach Brian Daboll to help us get an idea of who leads the backfield. The reality is probably a frustrating split between the two. And against a Philadelphia defense, neither generates much excitement. Depending on your league, James Cook and Travis Homer could be waiver wire possibilities. If Barkley is inactive and you can elevate someone from your bench, that's probably the best bet. But if you're stuck deciding between Breida and Brightwell, Breida has out-snapped Brightwell in every game this year. However, Brightwell has been slightly more efficient with his opportunities. Breida has dominated passing-down snaps between the two, giving him a moderately higher ceiling. But neither would be any more than a desperation play. If we had to pick, we would lean towards Breida as the better play, but understand there is overall uncertainty about what this backfield could look like without Barkley. If there's any upside in this, the Giants play at 1 PM EST on Sunday, so we should get early word on Barkley's availability. And to his credit, Barkley has downplayed the injury. Per ESPN: "What week is it, 13, 14? I feel like it's Week 13 or 14 in the season no matter if I had 200 touches or 10 touches," Barkley said. "It's a grind. It's the wear and tear of the mind, the body. That's the nature of the NFL but also the beauty of it. I know people saying slow it down -- I really don't see it like that. I think we play some tough teams. I think it's been November, December football and we've been playing meaningful games, going against some really good teams, and they've been doing a really good job. "Now, it's on my side where I've got to continue to reflect on myself and see what I can do better and take advantage of the opportunities that are out there." When asked if he would play, coach Brian Daboll said, "I hope so." When asked, "Is there any doubt?", Daboll said, "I'd say, probably got to see". So bottom line, if Barkley is your guy, have a pivot plan ready if he's not able to go. --------------------------------------------------------------- Let's get to the News and Notes you need. J PS. Check out the [Holiday Gear]() at the Footballguys Store below. We got you! PPS. AND check out the Nick Chubb jersey giveaway. 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Any fake emails or non-opted-in referrals will not be counted towards your referral count. Footballguys has final discretion in determining the authenticity of referrals. --------------------------------------------------------------- INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley questionable in Week 14](#1) 2. [TEN - Treylon Burks ruled out Week 14](#2) 3. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson doubtful in Week 14](#3) 4. [CIN - WR Tee Higgins 'good to go'](#4) 5. [HOU - WR Brandin Cooks likely out](#5) 6. [CAR - Carolina's Week 14 injury report](#6) 7. [CIN - Cincinnati's Week 14 injury report](#7) 8. [PIT - Pittsburgh's Week 14 injury report](#8) 9. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper questionable in Week 14](#9) 10. [BAL - QB Tyler Huntley expected to start Week 14](#10) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley questionable in Week 14]() Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley](=) (neck) is listed as questionable on the final Week 14 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] If Barkley is your guy, have a pivot plan ready. Fortunately, it's a 1:00 PM kickoff so we'll have word early enough to react. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TEN - Treylon Burks ruled out Week 14]() Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR [Treylon Burks](=) (concussion) was ruled out Friday, Dec. 9, on the final Week 14 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robert Woods and Nick Westbrook-Ikhene will be the main targets for Ryan Tannehill at wide receiver with Burks out. Rookie tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo has been heating up and could be a hit as a waiver wire play this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson doubtful in Week 14]( Source: WNST Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson](=) (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 9, and is listed as doubtful on the final injury report for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Looks like the Ravens will be looking to the backup this week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CIN - WR Tee Higgins 'good to go']( Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Kelsey Conway Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tee Higgins](=) (hamstring) practiced in a limited fashion Friday, Dec. 9, and is 'good to go,' according to head coach Zac Taylor. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins ceiling is too high to leave on the bench against the Browns even with Ja'Marr Chase. Just like last year, this passing game is heading up as we go down the stretch. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [HOU - WR Brandin Cooks likely out]() Source: KPRC.com - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Brandin Cooks](=) (calf) is likely out for Week 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nico Collins is also unlikely to play. Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett will be the top two receivers. Brevin Jordan and Jordan Akins will also help pick up the slack in the passing game from the tight end position and will be viable desperation plays. [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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S Myles Hartsfield (ankle) and DT Matt Ioannidis (calf) practiced in full and are listed as questionable. RB D'Onta Foreman (foot), OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee), DE Brian Burns (knee), TE [Giovanni Ricci](=) (neck), LB Chandler Wooten (illness) and OT Taylor Moton (rest) practiced in full and were taken off the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman is off of the injury report, so you can put him in your boom/bust RB2 ranks this week. If the Panthers can stay close to the Seahawks, Foreman should get plenty of carries. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CIN - Cincinnati's Week 14 injury report](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals TE [Hayden Hurst](=) (calf) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 9, and was ruled out on the Week 14 injury report. WR [Tee Higgins](=) (hamstring), DE Sam Hubbard (calf) and CB Cam Taylor-Britt (ankle) were limited and carry no designation. OT La'el Collins (rest), D.J. Reader (rest), S Vonn Bell (rest), S Jessie Bates (groin) and RB [Joe Mixon](=) (concussion) practiced in full and carry no injury designations. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Hurst out, there could be more targets for Tyler Boyd in the slot. Mixon will be back, but Samaje Perine might have earned at least a slightly larger role as the #2 back after excelling while Mixon sat two weeks with a concussion. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PIT - Pittsburgh's Week 14 injury report]() Source: Steelers.com Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt (rib) and WR [Diontae Johnson](=) (hip) were limited at practice Friday, Dec. 9, and are questionable on the Week 14 injury report. LB Malik Reed (back) practiced in full and is questionable. RB [Najee Harris](=) (oblique), DT Larry Ogunjobi (toe), DL Cameron Heyward (rest), and OT Chukwuma Okorafor (shoulder) practiced in full and were taken off the injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson got back to a limited practice after missing yesterday's putting him in line to play on Sunday. He's a low-ceiling option, but with six teams on bye, you're likely playing him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper questionable in Week 14](=) Source: BrownsZone - Scott Petrak Cleveland Browns WR [Amari Cooper](=) (hip) didn't practice Friday, Dec. 9, and is listed as questionable on the final Week 14 injury report. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We should consider Cooper on the doubtful side of questionable with the missed practice today. Set your lineup without him and hope that we get good news Sunday morning. David Njoku and Donovan Peoples-Jones become better plays, but this could also hamper the overall effectiveness of the Browns offense with a rusty Deshaun Watson at the helm. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [BAL - QB Tyler Huntley expected to start Week 14]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Baltimore Ravens QB [Tyler Huntley](=) is expected to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14 as [Lamar Jackson](=) (knee) is unlikely to play, according to head coach John Harbaugh on Friday, Dec. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson is on the doubtful side of questionable at best against the Browns next week. The determining factor for when he returns could be when the Ravens are put in a must-win situation to stay in the playoff race. If you have Jackson, you should plan on starting another quarterback until further notice. Consider Huntley a boom/bust option this week against a Steelers defense that contained him in Week 18 last year. [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 [Win More At Fantasy Football With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com] --------------------------------------------------------------- Footballguys Rewards - Be A Hero - Share The Love - Get Cool Swag - Share the Footballguys Daily Update -> Earn Rewards Have friends who'd love our newsletter too? Want free stuff? Give them your unique referral link (below) and get an awesome reward when they subscribe and confirm their email. Just copy your unique referral code below, or click the button to simultaneously share and track your progress. 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