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We do lots of thoughtful features at Footballguys. This is not that. This is me downloading all the goofy things I've seen this week. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry Doubtful](#1) 2. [LVR - QB Derek Carr benched for rest of 2022](#2) 3. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz taking over](#3) 4. [PHI - QB Jalen Hurts misses practice](#4) 5. [MIA - QB Tua Tagovailoa out with concussion](#5) 6. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson not spotted at practice](#6) 7. [WAS - RB Antonio Gibson not on field](#7) 8. [ARI - QB Colt McCoy cleared to play](#8) 9. [MIN - Ty Chandler activated from IR](#9) 10. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt fully practices](#10) 11. [KC - WR Mecole Hardman "ready to go"](#11) 12. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper misses practice](#12) 13. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers has knee injury](#13) 14. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara does not practice](#14) 15. [NYJ - WR Denzel Mims close to returning](#15) 16. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett on track to play](#16) 17. [DAL - WR T.Y. Hilton to be more involved](#17) 18. [ATL - Jared Bernhardt designated to return](#18) 19. [DAL - Questionable tag for RB Tony Pollard](#19) 20. [BAL - WR Tylan Wallace cleared for practice](#20) 21. [KC - RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire not ready yet](#21) ---------------------------------------------------------------
[] 1. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry Doubtful]( Source: Sports Illustrated [Derrick Henry](=) is listed as doubtful for the team's Thursday Night game against the Cowboys due to a hip injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a game that doesn't affect the Titans playoff position. While they have a big game next week. It looks like they'll be without Henry. Hassan Haskins will likely see significant running back work for Tennessee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LVR - QB Derek Carr benched for rest of 2022]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Las Vegas Raiders QB [Derek Carr](=) has been benched in favor of QB [Jarrett Stidham](=), who will start the last two games of the season, head coach Josh McDaniels said Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Carr leads the league in interceptions (14) and now will go to the bench. Per this report, Carr will also be inactive for Week 17 at least, leaving QB Chase Garbers as the backup to Stidham. The Raiders need to win out and hope some other things fall into place in order for them to make the postseason. With Stidham as the starter, Fantasy GMs can downgrade RB Josh Jacobs, WR Davante Adams, and TE Darren Waller. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz taking over](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Washington Commanders QB [Carson Wentz](=) was named the starter for Week 17 with QB [Taylor Heinicke](=) going to the bench. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Commanders want to make the postseason, and they're hanging on right now so that's why they go back to Wentz. Heinicke flashed (as he has before) and then his game fell apart (as it has before), so the Commanders will run the heck out of the ball with Wentz under center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PHI - QB Jalen Hurts misses practice]() Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Philadelphia Eagles QB [Jalen Hurts](=) (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not great here. But let's see what Thursday holds. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIA - QB Tua Tagovailoa out with concussion](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Miami Dolphins QB [Tua Tagovailoa](=) (concussion) is out for Week 17 with a concussion. QB [Teddy Bridgewater](=) will start in his place. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Tagovailoa showed concussion symptoms on Monday after getting banged up against the Packers on Christmas Day. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel will not commit to the long-term outlook for Tagovailoa. These concussions with the Dolphins quarterback have the team under investigation by the NFLPA for the way they've handled him. Bridgewater starts in a must-win game against the Patriots in Week 17. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BAL - QB Lamar Jackson not spotted at practice](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens QB [Lamar Jackson](=) (knee) was not spotted at practice once again on Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jackson is still out of action, but there were rumblings he could be back by this time. We'll see what he can do later in the week, but the Ravens will continue to prepare QB Tyler Huntley as their starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - RB Antonio Gibson not on field]() Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio - Adam Caplan Washington Commanders RB [Antonio Gibson](=) (foot, knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gibson has battled these foot/knee problems for most of the 2022 season. The Commanders have been leaning on RB Brian Robinson more in recent weeks. If Gibson doesn't play, that just means more work for Robinson. If Gibson does play, we can't recommend him as anything more than a 'what the heck' flex in Week 17 against the Browns. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - QB Colt McCoy cleared to play]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Arizona Cardinals QB [Colt McCoy](=) (concussion) cleared the concussion protocol on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and is expected to start in Week 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trace McSorley goes back to the bench, and the Cardinals get an uptick with McCoy back under center. With McCoy tossing them passes, WR DeAndre Hopkins is a WR2 for Fantasy GMs and WR Marquise Brown is a flex option in Week 17. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIN - Ty Chandler activated from IR](=) Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler (thumb) was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We like the rookie running back in deep dynasty formats. Chandler has speed, and he's tough to bring down when he builds a head of steam (like his college teammate Michael Carter). Now healthy, Chandler has a chance to earn the no.3 spot on the depth chart for the Vikings behind Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CLE - RB Kareem Hunt fully practices]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns RB [Kareem Hunt](=) (shoulder) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hunt will be good to go against the Commanders in Week 17. Fantasy GMs, mainly dynasty formats, are waiting patiently for Hunt to get a change of scenery. Hunt is set to be an unrestricted free agent in 2023. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [KC - WR Mecole Hardman "ready to go"](=) Source: NFL.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Mecole Hardman](=) (abdomen) is 'ready to go' for Week 17 versus the Denver Broncos, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hardman makes for a 'what the heck' flex against the Broncos in Week 17. 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[] 12. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper misses practice]( Source: ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns WR [Amari Cooper](=) (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] In terrible weather conditions, Cooper caught 6-of-10 targets for 72 yards in the Browns' Week 16 loss to the Saints. He gets a better matchup against the Commanders in Week 17, the championship week for most fantasy leagues out there. In PPR formats, we like Cooper as a WR2 or flex option. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [GB - QB Aaron Rodgers has knee injury](=) Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman Green Bay Packers QB [Aaron Rodgers](=) (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 16 and isn't practicing on Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's Wednesday, so Rodgers is getting some rest. He's playing with a couple of different ailments, and it would take a lot to knock him out of action - especially with the Packers pushing for a playoff spot. Rodgers should be available for the Week 17 game against the Vikings. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara does not practice](=) Source: NewOrleans.Football - Nick Underhill New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara](=) (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, because of a personal issue. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's just a day off for Kamara, but it interestingly comes after he questioned why he wasn't used on passing downs more this season. Kamara is an RB2 with upside for Fantasy GMs in Week 17 as the Saints play the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYJ - WR Denzel Mims close to returning](=) Source: NFL.com New York Jets WR [Denzel Mims](=) (concussion) is participating in the final stages of the concussion protocol, according to head coach Robert Saleh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mims can get back out there, but he doesn't do much for the Jets' offense. He's got talent, and we'll continue to monitor him in dynasty formats, but Mims does not fit what the Jets want to do on offense. We'll see if he can rejuvenate his career when he gets a fresh start with a new team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [SEA - WR Tyler Lockett on track to play]() Source: The Tacoma News Tribune - Gregg Bell Seattle Seahawks WR [Tyler Lockett](=) (hand) was spotted catching passes in practice on Wednesday, Dec. 28, and is on track to play in Week 17. 'He looked great, throwing and catching,' head coach Pete Carroll said. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lockett missed Week 16's game against the Chiefs, but it looks like he'll be back in action after healing this finger injury. He can catch passes without pain, and Lockett gives Fantasy GMs a WR2 option in the fantasy championship. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DAL - WR T.Y. Hilton to be more involved]( Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys WR [T.Y. Hilton](=) will 'definitely be more involved' moving forward, head coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday, Dec. 28. 'I pretty much have the playbook all the way down,' Hilton said. 'Whenever they're ready to turn me loose, I'll be ready.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton made one catch - and it was a big one (52 yards) - against the Eagles in Week 16. Getting two catches would be more involved. Hilton gives QB Dak Prescott a veteran target to go after when the pressure is on. We're certain they'll mix him in a bit more, but the Cowboys are stacked at the WR position - so there's a ceiling to what Hilton can do on a weekly basis. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [ATL - Jared Bernhardt designated to return]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Scott Bair Atlanta Falcons WR Jared Bernhardt (groin) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 28. In addition, OG Justin Shaffer was activated from practice squad injured reserve. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll watch Bernhardt in crazy deep dynasty formats. An elite-level lacrosse player at the University of Maryland, Bernhardt played one year of college football at Ferris State. Undrafted in 2022, Bernhardt has quickness and toughness as hallmarks of his game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [DAL - Questionable tag for RB Tony Pollard](=) Source: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport Dallas Cowboys RB [Tony Pollard](=) (thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, and is listed as questionable for Week 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This one is worrisome with the Thursday night game. Stay close with this one Thursday and hopefully we'll get some insight. If Pollard is your guy, have a pivot plan ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - WR Tylan Wallace cleared for practice]( Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR [Tylan Wallace](=) (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, Dec. 28. In addition, free-agent DL Christian Ringo (Saints) was signed to the practice squad. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A fourth-round pick in 2021 (Oklahoma State), Wallace has battled through a couple of different injuries this season. He's mostly a special teams player, but we'll continue to monitor him in dynasty formats. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [KC - RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire not ready yet]( Source: ChiefsWire - Charles Goldman Kansas City Chiefs RB [Clyde Edwards-Helaire](=) (ankle) is not ready to return from injured reserve in Week 17, head coach Andy Reid said on Wednesday, Dec. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chiefs have no need to rush Edwards-Helaire into the lineup. They've been good to go with rookie RB Isiah Pacheco as their starter and veteran RB Jerick McKinnon as a high-value backup. We'll see if Edwards-Helaire will be brought back for the postseason. [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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