🏆 News And Notes From Saturday

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Our Cecil Lammey has a few News and Notes for you from around the league. Good luck today and I hope all the bounces go your way. Let's Go. J What's New At Footballguys - [Join Us On Our Footballguys Discord Sunday Morning]() - Head over to our [Footballguys Discord]()where we'll be answering any and all fantasy football questions Sunday morning from about 12 Noon ET leading up to kickoff. And a bonus! We created a guide for how to get the most out of our Footballguys Discord. [Click here to read.]( Inside This Issue [] - [HOU: Case Keenum to start for Houston](#article-1) - [JAX: Jamal Agnew activated](#article-2) - [TB: Rachaad White to run wild?](#article-3) - [GB: Jayden Reed in rare company](#article-4) - [CIN: Tee Higgins catches two TDs](#article-5) - [HOU: Noah Brown expected to play](#article-6) - [CIN: Ja'Marr Chase suffers injury](#article-7) - [PHI: Jalen Hurts battling illness](#article-8) - [DEN: Courtland Sutton a road warrior](#article-9) - [NYG: Darren Waller activated from IR](#article-10) - [CIN: Jake Browning throws for 324 yards](#article-11) - [ATL: Younghoe Koo added to injury report](#article-12) - [DET: Teddy Bridgewater retiring after 2023](#article-13) - [MIN: Nick Mullens surpasses 300- yard mark](#article-14) - [MIN: Ty Chandler has outstanding performance](#article-15) [] 1. HOU: Case Keenum to start for Houston [Source: KPRC.com - Aaron Wilson]() Houston Texans QB Case Keenum is expected to start against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15, according to sources Saturday, Dec. 16. Our view: Reports indicate that Keenum, and not Davis Mills, took most of the first-team reps this week in practice. The team should favor Keenum's experience, and that means the Texans could lean on their rushing attack against the Titans. They can go after the secondary of Tennessee, but that's likely going to be targets for a security blanket in TE Dalton Schultz and a big-play threat in WR Noah Brown. [Back to Top](#top) [] 2. JAX: Jamal Agnew activated [Source: Jaguars.com]() Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jamal Agnew (shoulder, ribs) was activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Dec. 16. Also, QB Nathan Rourke was waived and TE Josh Pederson was elevated for Week 15. Our view: Agnew is a dangerous return man, and he'll boost the Jaguars as they push toward the playoffs. Only Fantasy GMs where return yardage is included should be monitoring his status. [Back to Top](#top) [] 3. TB: Rachaad White to run wild? [Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine]( Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White faces the Green Bay Packers in Week 15, and the Packers have allowed 170.4 rushing yards per game since Week 10, the second most in the league during that stretch. Our view: White should easily be considered a top-10 fantasy running back in Week 15. If he finished as a top-5 player at the position this week it would not surprise. [Back to Top](#top) [] 4. GB: Jayden Reed in rare company [Source: ESPN - Eric Moody]( Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed and San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel are the only wide receivers who have scored multiple rushing touchdowns this season. Our view: Reed is an emerging playmaker for the Packers. As QB Jordan Love plays better, that just means more opportunity for a player like Reed. Against the Buccaneers in Week 15, we like Reed as a WR2/flex play for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. [Back to Top](#top) [] 5. CIN: Tee Higgins catches two TDs [Source: ESPN.com]() Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught four passes for 61 yards and two touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. He was targeted eight times during the game. Our view: Higgins' touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter might be the catch of the season. With a defender draped on him trying to get him out of bounds, Higgins reached behind himself with the football as he was falling backward. Doing so, he broke the plane and scored the improbable touchdown. His play was a big reason why the Bengals were able to win in overtime. [Back to Top](#top) [] 6. HOU: Noah Brown expected to play [Source: Click2Houston.com - Aaron Wilson]( Houston Texans WR Noah Brown (knee) is expected to play in the Week 15 even though he is listed as questionable for the game, according to sources. Our view: Nico Collins is doubtful for the game against the Titans on Sunday. That means Brown should operate as the Texans' no.1 receiver in Week 15. We'll see Case Keenum start at quarterback with CJ Stroud out with a concussion, so Brown should be considered a WR4/flex play for Fantasy GMs in the first round of the fantasy playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) [] 7. CIN: Ja'Marr Chase suffers injury [Source: Bengals.com](=) Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the Week 15 game. Our view: Hopefully, we'll have more clarity on this Sunday. He looked to have a rib injury earlier and missed a play but returned. Then suffered what looks to be a shoulder injury and did not return to the game Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) [] 8. PHI: Jalen Hurts battling illness [Source: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane]() Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts (illness) is not practicing on Saturday, Dec. 16, due to an unspecified illness but is expected to play in Week 15, per source. Our view: The Eagles play on Monday night against the Seahawks. Fantasy GMs starting Hurts should feel okay with the game as the finale in Week 15. Hurts is out of action on Saturday, but he should be feeling better on Monday. [Back to Top](#top) [] 9. DEN: Courtland Sutton a road warrior [Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold]( Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton faces the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 15, and Sutton has scored a touchdown in all six road games this season. Our view: The Broncos have a conservative offense, but when QB Russell Wilson is back to pass he is looking for Sutton. Wilson favors Sutton, and the big-bodied veteran receiver is back to making plays "above the rim." That makes him a great target when the team gets near pay dirt. Sutton is tied for second in the NFL with 10 receiving touchdowns entering Week 15. [Back to Top](#top) [] 10. NYG: Darren Waller activated from IR [Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone]( New York Giants TE Darren Waller (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 16. Our view: Check to see if Waller is on the Active List for Sunday but most expect him to play. The Giants have a 1:00 PM ET kickoff so we'll know his status about 11:30 AM ET. [Back to Top](#top) [] 11. CIN: Jake Browning throws for 324 yards [Source: ESPN.com]() Cincinnati Bengals QB Jake Browning went 29-for-42 for 324 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. Our view: Browning was taking chances downfield, and he could have had another touchdown had he connected with rookie WR Charlie Jones. He kept the Bengals in the game, and Browning put footballs in a position where his playmakers like WR Ja'Marr Chase and WR Tee Higgins could make big plays. [Back to Top](#top) [] 12. ATL: Younghoe Koo added to injury report [Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Scott Bair](=) Atlanta Falcons PK Younghoe Koo (illness) has been added to the Week 15 injury report because of an illness and is listed as questionable. Our view: Keep an eye on this for Sunday. The Falcons have a 1:00 PM ET kickoff so we should have official word about 11:30 AM ET. [Back to Top](#top) [] 13. DET: Teddy Bridgewater retiring after 2023 [Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett](=) Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater is planning to retire following the 2023 season, according to sources Saturday, Dec. 16. Our view: Bridgewater is the current backup to Jared Goff, and the Lions are set to make a postseason run after the regular season. We'll see how far they go, and then we'll see Bridgewater hang up his cleats. That means 2023 rookie QB Hendon Hooker should be in place to back up Goff in 2024. [Back to Top](#top) [] 14. MIN: Nick Mullens surpasses 300- yard mark [Source: ESPN.com]() Minnesota Vikings QB Nick Mullens went 26-for-33 for 303 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. He also rushed for 10 yards on six carries during the game. Our view: Mullens had some ducks, and he threw an interception while falling on his back (always a bad idea), but for the most part, he was solid as the starter. He did not hesitate to find guys like WR Justin Jefferson or WR Jordan Addison regardless of the coverage. [Back to Top](#top) [] 15. MIN: Ty Chandler has outstanding performance [Source: ESPN.com]() Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler rushed for 132 yards and one touchdown on 23 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15. He also caught three passes for 25 yards during the game. Our view: Chandler used his trademark speed to gash the Bengals' defense on Saturday. In addition to his speed, Chandler does a good job of keeping his feet and fighting for yards after contact. [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](=)​ ​