🏆 News And Notes From Thursday

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It's the last week of the regular season which means post-season Fantasy Football starts next week! Stay tuned as we have some awesome contests you'll want to be part of. Plus, I've got our Jeff Bell's "Motivation" reports for you again in case you missed them yesterday. And Cecil Lammey has the News and Notes. Let's Go. J What's New At Footballguys - Week 18 is always tricky as some teams and players are motivated more than others. Jeff Bell breaks down which teams and players are motivated to play this week. [Week 18 Team Motivation]( [Week 18 QB Motivation](=) [Week 18 RB Motivation]() [Week 18 WR Motivation]( [Week 18 TE Motivation]() Inside This Issue [] - [PHI: DeVonta Smith misses another practice](#article-1) - [MIA: No practice for Raheem Mostert on Thursday](#article-2) - [BAL: Lamar Jackson ruled out](#article-3) - [BAL: Zay Flowers unlikely to play](#article-4) - [BAL: Odell Beckham to miss Week 18](#article-5) - [BAL: Dalvin Cook lands in Baltimore](#article-6) - [LAR: Cooper Kupp resting in Week 18](#article-7) - [HOU: Noah Brown to miss season finale](#article-8) - [WAS: Curtis Samuel not spotted Thursday](#article-9) - [IND: Zack Moss practices again on Thursday](#article-10) - [CHI: DJ Moore gets some work in on Thursday](#article-11) - [TB: Baker Mayfield upgraded to limited practice](#article-12) - [JAX: Christian Kirk practicing again on Thursday](#article-13) - [MIA: Tyreek Hill not present at practice on Thursday](#article-14) The Footballguys $10K Give-Back = Win or lose, Fantasy Football is awesome. 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Again, your gift goes even further as all your donations in this Give Back campaign will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Footballguys, up to $10,000 total. Let's team up to show just how awesome our fantasy community is. [Donate Today](=) ​ [] 1. PHI: DeVonta Smith misses another practice [Source: Houston Chronicle - Brooks Kubena](=) Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (ankle) did not practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Smith was on crutches after the Week 17 game, but this injury is not considered serious. He's missing time, but if he's limited on Friday then he'll have a good chance of playing in Week 18. The Eagles need some momentum as they head into the postseason. [Back to Top](#top) [] 2. MIA: No practice for Raheem Mostert on Thursday [Source: The Miami Herald - Daniel Oyefusi]( Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (knee, ankle) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Mostert might miss another game due to these various injuries. That means De'Von Achane could be the lead back in Week 18 against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) [] 3. BAL: Lamar Jackson ruled out [Source: BaltimoreRavens.com]( Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 4, but has been ruled out for Week 18. Our view: No surprise here as the Ravens gear up for the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) [] 4. BAL: Zay Flowers unlikely to play [Source: BaltimoreRavens.com]( Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers (calf) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4, and is listed as doubtful for Week 18. Our view: The Rookie Wall is real and we'd be surprised to see Flowers this week as he gets ready for the post-season. [Back to Top](#top) [] 5. BAL: Odell Beckham to miss Week 18 [Source: BaltimoreRavens.com]( Baltimore Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4, and has been ruled out for Week 18. Our view: The Ravens are thinking about the postseason, and they'll want their guys as healthy as possible. [Back to Top](#top) [] 6. BAL: Dalvin Cook lands in Baltimore [Source: CBS Sports HQ - Josina Anderson]() Free-agent RB Dalvin Cook (Jets) is signing to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad for the playoffs, according to a source on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Just something to keep an eye on. [Back to Top](#top) ✅ Week 18 Starts & Sits - Lineup Advice 🪑 The Fantasy Championship continues! Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey answer the question: Who should start or sit in Week 18? The guys break down the key matchups and give you fantasy lineup advice for Week 18 of the NFL season in their latest episode of The Audible LIVE! ​ [[youtube]​]([[podcast]​]()[[spotify]​](=) ​ [] 7. LAR: Cooper Kupp resting in Week 18 [Source: Around The NFL](=) Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp will not play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18, according to head coach Sean McVay. Our view: It's Carson Wentz versus Sam Darnold on Sunday as the Rams take on the 49ers. Kupp is getting rest before the Rams make a postseason run. If they're hot, the Rams can play with any team in the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) [] 8. HOU: Noah Brown to miss season finale [Source: HoustonTexans.com](=) Houston Texans WR Noah Brown (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 4, and has been ruled out for Week 18. Our view: Rough news for Brown and the Texans here. [Back to Top](#top) [] 9. WAS: Curtis Samuel not spotted Thursday [Source: ESPN.com - John Keim]() Washington Commanders WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring) was not spotted at practice Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: There are quite a few Commanders who could sit out the season finale, including Samuel. The coaching staff will be turned over this offseason, but dynasty wise we are still fans of trading for Samuel. Let's see what he can do on Friday, and then let's see what Washington does this offseason. [Back to Top](#top) The best things sent in the Footballguys Group Chat today: - 🙄 Buckle up. [The offseason is upon us.]()​ - 🫡 But for those of us who have week 18 championships. [We see you.]()​ - 🐐 Coach Tomlin’s son knows [Marshawn Lynch is one of the goats.](=)​ - 🧐 Will the Bears draft a QB now? [Justin Fields might be peaking.]()​ - 💪 Tyreek Hill has the [dog mentality when it comes to catching footballs.](=)​ ​ [] 10. IND: Zack Moss practices again on Thursday [Source: The Athletic - James Boyd](=) Indianapolis Colts RB Zack Moss (forearm) practiced in full for a second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: It looks like Moss will be back out there in Week 18. He missed Week 17, but will return as the primary backup to Jonathan Taylor as the Colts get ready to push for the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) [] 11. CHI: DJ Moore gets some work in on Thursday [Source: ChicagoBears.com](=) Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore (ankle) was limited in practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Moore has been a bright spot for the Bears this season. He's likely to set new career highs in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. We'll see what the Bears do at quarterback this offseason (and if they keep QB Justin Fields) but Moore is a huge part of what they do in 2024 and beyond. [Back to Top](#top) [] 12. TB: Baker Mayfield upgraded to limited practice [Source: Buccaneers.com]() Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield (ribs) was limited in practice on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Mayfield is going to gut it out in Week 18. The Buccaneers are trying to engineer a postseason run, and even though he's not 100 percent Mayfield is the leader and key to their hopes. [Back to Top](#top) Help Footballguys Get Even Better in 2024 I've long said there's not a smarter group of Fantasy GMs on the planet than our Footballguys Premium Subscribers. We'd like to hear from you about your experience with our in-season tools and features. We'll put your insights to work as we improve our offerings for the 2024 season. And as a thank you, we'll randomly pick five people who complete the survey who and give them a 2024 Footballguys Hall Of Fame Subscription. [Take the Survey](=) ​ [] 13. JAX: Christian Kirk practicing again on Thursday [Source: Jacksonville.com - Demetrius Harvey](=) Jacksonville Jaguars WR Christian Kirk (groin) was limited in practice for a second straight day on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: The 21-day window to activate Kirk is open. We are not sure if he's playing in Week 18, but practicing on a limited basis is a sign the Jaguars are going to see if he can give it a go. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) [] 14. MIA: Tyreek Hill not present at practice on Thursday [Source: The Miami Herald - Daniel Oyefusi](=) Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (ankle, personal) did not practice on Thursday, Jan. 4. Our view: Hill had a house fire that caused him to leave practice on Wednesday. The ankle problem and dealing with the fire meant he was out of action on Thursday. We should see Hill out there against the Bills in Week 18. [Back to Top](#top) That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we have a playoff fantasy football contest you're going to love. 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? 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