🏆 Bengals Top Two Receivers At Risk Of Missing Sunday's Game

Plus - Justin Jefferson's Return Date Remains Uncertain  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ 11/10/23 ​[Unsubscribe |]( [Read Online]() | [Join]( | [GO PRO](=)​ Howdy {NAME}, Here. We. Go. Welcome to Friday as we wrap up the week and head to the Weekend. Our Cecil Lammey has the News and Notes you need. Let's Go. J Inside This Issue [] - [CIN: Bengals' top two receivers ailing](#article-1) - [HOU: Nico Collins downgraded Thursday](#article-2) - [MIN: Justin Jefferson still unsure about return date](#article-3) - [ATL: Drake London practices for a second straight day](#article-4) - [BUF: Josh Allen practicing Thursday](#article-5) - [LAR: Zach Evans to see increased role?](#article-6) - [HOU: Robert Woods back to work on Thursday](#article-7) - [JAX: Zay Jones practicing again on Thursday](#article-8) - [TEN: Will Levis not afraid to chuck it deep](#article-9) - [CLE: Bum shoulder still ailing Deshaun Watson](#article-10) - [WAS: Curtis Samuel practices again on Thursday](#article-11) - [BAL: Keaton Mitchell proving to be elusive](#article-12) - [MIN: Ty Chandler to be more involved offensively](#article-13) 🎯 15 Starts and Sleepers for Week 10 💤 Alfredo Brown and Dave Kluge are joined by Matt Waldman as they list their favorite Starts and Sleepers for Week 10! [[youtube]​]()[[podcast]​]([[spotify]​](=) ​ [] 1. CIN: Bengals' top two receivers ailing [Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter]( Cincinnati Bengals WRs Ja'Marr Chase (back) and Tee Higgins (hamstring) were not present for the start of practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. However, Chase arrived later and appeared to get some reps in during the session. Our view: Chase might be a game-time decision with this back injury. Higgins seemed to be on track, but this hamstring injury could be problematic. We'll see if either or both can practice on Friday as the team puts the final touches on their game plan for the game against the Texans. [Back to Top](#top) [] 2. HOU: Nico Collins downgraded Thursday [Source: HoustonTexans.com](=) Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (calf) did not take part in practice on Thursday, Nov. 9, after being limited the day before. Our view: Not the direction we hoped Collins would be going. Let's see if he can work Friday but this has us concerned. [Back to Top](#top) = = ​ [] 3. MIN: Justin Jefferson still unsure about return date [Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter]() Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) told reporters on Thursday, Nov. 9, that he is day-to-day but cannot put a date on when he might be able to return yet. Our view: The Vikings have a bye in Week 13, but some think there's a chance he could be back in Week 11. Let's see how the offense looks going forward with Josh Dobbs in at quarterback. They're still in the playoff hunt, and getting Jefferson back would be huge for their chances to make the postseason. [Back to Top](#top) [] 4. ATL: Drake London practices for a second straight day [Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter](=) Atlanta Falcons WR Drake London (groin) took part in practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. Our view: London looks on track to play in Week 10. We'll see how much QB Taylor Heinicke targets him, but we think it could be early and often. Fantasy GMs can consider London a flex option with upside. [Back to Top](#top) [] 5. BUF: Josh Allen practicing Thursday [Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia]() Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen (shoulder) is practicing Thursday, Nov. 9. Our view: Allen should be good to go for a home game on Monday night against the Broncos. The Denver defense had 70 dropped on them by the Dolphins, but since then they're much better defensively. Allen is a QB1, but it's not going to be as easy as it used to be when playing the Broncos. [Back to Top](#top) [] 6. LAR: Zach Evans to see increased role? [Source: RamsWire - Cameron DaSilva]() Los Angeles Rams RB Zach Evans has gotten 'better and better' in practice, according to head coach Sean McVay, who added he is 'intrigued' about Evans' potential to get more carries in the second half of the season. Our view: We've been waiting for Evans this entire season. The rookie may be the most talented back on the team from a physical standpoint, but like most first-year backs he needs to be sound in pass-protection before seeing the field much. [Back to Top](#top) [] 7. HOU: Robert Woods back to work on Thursday [Source: KPRC.com - Aaron Wilson]() Houston Texans WR Robert Woods (foot) returned to practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. Our view: Woods has been out of action since Week 6. The Texans are putting things together on offense, and getting Woods out there will only help their budding passing game. Let's see what he can do on Friday, and in super deep leagues Woods' status is worth monitoring. [Back to Top](#top) [] 8. JAX: Zay Jones practicing again on Thursday [Source: Jacksonville.com - Demetrius Harvey](=) Jacksonville Jaguars WR Zay Jones (knee) took part in practice during the portion available to the media on Thursday, Nov. 9. Our view: There's a chance Jones could play in Week 10 against the 49ers. Jones has been dealing with this knee injury since Week 2, and the team wants to be cautious as he seemed to reaggravate the injury during his appearance in Week 5. Since then, Jones has been out of action trying to get right. With a potentially deep run in the postseason coming up, having Jones near full strength will be a must. [Back to Top](#top) The best things sent in the Footballguys Group Chat today: - 💡 What to do when you lose to your rivals? [Immediately shut off the stadium lights.]()​ - 🧐 Joe Cool and the Bengals [have some pretty interesting play calls.]()​ - 👀 Should the Timberwolves bring back this logo? [It’s something about its eyes…]()​ - 😅 Lineups are looking thin this week with the [Chiefs, Eagles, and Dolphins all on BYE.]()​ - 😳 Players changing their jersey numbers [is more complicated than it seems.]()​ ​ [] 9. TEN: Will Levis not afraid to chuck it deep [Source: Sports Info Solutions](=) Tennessee Titans QB Will Levis' average throw depth is 10.3 yards, according to Sports Info Solutions. The mark is the highest for any quarterback with at least 50 drop-backs. Teammate Ryan Tannehill ranks second at 9.1. Our view: Levis will attack a defense down the field. He's fearless...and sometimes reckless as a passer...something that can delight and frustrate the coaching staff and fans. [Back to Top](#top) [] 10. CLE: Bum shoulder still ailing Deshaun Watson [Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot]() Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) admitted to not being where he wants to be physically on Thursday, Nov. 9, as he tries to recover from his strained rotator cuff ahead of Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens.'Every day it's a work in progress. It's a deal that I'm going to continue to have to work and focus on each and every day to make sure that I just try to get as strong as possible and as healthy as I possibly can,' Watson said. Our view: Watson's shoulder problem has been a bit of a mystery this year. It will continue to be an issue for Watson as the season goes on. Good thing for the Browns that they have an elite-level defense who can lead the way while the offense tries to figure things out with a banged-up Watson. [Back to Top](#top) [] 11. WAS: Curtis Samuel practices again on Thursday [Source: ESPN.com - John Keim]( Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (toe) took part in practice on Thursday, Nov. 9. Our view: It's looking good for Samuel this week. His return to the field means we could see fewer snaps and targets for WR Jahan Dotson. [Back to Top](#top) [] 12. BAL: Keaton Mitchell proving to be elusive [Source: Sports Info Solutions](=) Baltimore Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell forced a broken or missed tackle seven times on his nine carries in Week 9, according to Sports Info Solutions. He also churned out 140 yards rushing after contact. Our view: Mitchell is incredibly explosive, and that shows up on film. The Ravens have Gus Edwards as their lead back, and Lamar Jackson is always going to steal carries away, but Mitchell needs to be used a bit more often. Perhaps his game last week leads to a few more touches when the Ravens need a change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) [] 13. MIN: Ty Chandler to be more involved offensively [Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert]() Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler will have an increased role on offense following the season-ending injury to RB Cam Akers (Achilles'), according to offensive coordinator Wesley Phillips, who said we'd see 'more' of the second-year back. Our view: Chandler is an exciting player who we love in crazy deep dynasty formats. He's got speed and tackle-breaking ability in his game. We'll see what he can do as a change-of-pace back behind Alexander Mattison. [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 [avatar] Joe Bryant Guide ​ = = ​ ​ [[twitter]​]([[facebook]​](=)[[discord]​]([[youtube]​]([[instagram]​]( = Written By Joe Bryant. News by Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey Was this email forwarded to you? [Sign Up here](​ ​[Advertise with us](and get your brand in front of 600,000+ football fans [GO PRO](=) [PODCASTS]() [COMMUNITY]( [SHOP]( [CONTACT US]( You’re subscribed as [{EMAIL}](=) . [Unsubscribe here]( Copyright @ 2023 Sportsguys, LLC. 118 N Peters Road, Suite 208. Knoxville, TN 37922 ​[Opt-out of preference based advertising](=)​ ​