Footballguys #142 - News & Notes

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[CHI - WR Kevin White will be placed on IR](#10) 11. [CAR - QB Cam Newton's shoulder is fine](#11) 12. [HOU - TE C.J. Fiedorowicz unlikely to play](#12) 13. [LAC - WR Geremy Davis joins active roster](#13) 14. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt might not start this week](#14) 15. [DEN - RB Duke Johnson still a running back](#15) 16. [DEN - Denver extends PK Brandon McManus](#16) 17. [CHI - RB Benny Cunningham has ankle sprain](#17) 18. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles to see no more than 10 touches?](#18) 19. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt avoids season-ending injury](#19) 20. [SF - ILB Reuben Foster has high ankle sprain](#20) 21. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz performed under pressure](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [ARI - RB David Johnson has dislocated wrist]( Source: AZCardinals.com Updating an ongoing story, Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson](=) (wrist) has been diagnosed with a dislocated wrist. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He is seeking a second opinion as to whether or not he needs surgery. We could see Johnson put on Injured Reserve due to this injury. In the meantime, fantasy owners left scrambling should target Kerwynn Williams as the top Cardinals back but obviously his value is much lower than Johnson's. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [ARI - RB David Johnson heading to IR?]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson](=) (wrist) may be placed on the Reserve/Injured list if he is forced to miss a significant amount of time, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That seems to be the way this situation is heading. Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians said that Johnson is getting a second opinion on the injury. We should know soon, but fantasy owners need to hit the waiver wire when open. Kerwynn Williams steps into the top spot for the Cardinals with Johnson out for the foreseeable future. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [ARI - Arizona signs D.J. Foster]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport New England Patriots RB D.J. Foster was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Patriots' practice squad Monday, Sept. 11, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The move was necessary due to the wrist injury of David Johnson. Foster is a receiving back who played both RB and WR during his college career at Arizona State. Kerwynn Williams is the lead back for the Cardinals with Johnson down, and Foster will try to carve out a likely part-time role. He could compete with Andre Ellington for touches. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [IND - QB Andrew Luck to miss a few more weeks](=) Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck](=) (shoulder) will remain sidelined for several more weeks as he continues to nurse his surgically-repaired throwing shoulder, according to sources. His return to practice is expected to be sooner rather than later, however. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners will have to wait, and in the meantime all projections for Colts players have to be adjusted. We should see Jacoby Brissett start, and there's no clear player he prefers throwing to. The offense should design things for WR T.Y. Hilton to thrive, and Brissett could lean on a security blanket like TE Jack Doyle. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson likely to start]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson](=) is expected to be the starter Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The situation is still being evaluated. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Leave it to Bill O'Brien to have quarterback drama. Watson is the quarterback of the future, but he was sitting behind Tom Savage to open the season. Then Savage started to remind everyone why he's Tom Savage and O'Brien made the switch to the rookie. Watson is a little banged up after playing a half against the ferocious Jaguars defense. The offense did have a little more life with Watson in there and he should be the guy going forward....but this is Bill O'Brien after all so anything is possible. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead's status still unknown]() Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead](=)'s (hamstring) timetable won't be known until Tuesday, Sept. 12, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Woodhead is believed to have suffered a serious hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Ravens will move forward with a backfield that consists of Terrance West as the starter. Behind him, Buck Allen should play the Woodhead role. They do have Alex Collins and Jeremy Langford on the practice squad now and might bring one of them up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [JAX - WR Allen Robinson done]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Robinson](=) (knee) is lost for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He'll have surgery in the coming days. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson is done for the year and he's left some fantasy owners scrambling for help. The Jaguars will continue with the plan of running the ball often with rooke RB Leonard Fournette. Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns and Keelan Cole are their top three wideouts but none carry a lot of fantasy appeal with the current construct of this 'just don't lose it for us Blake Bortles' offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DAL - NFL appeals RB Ezekiel Elliott injunction](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=)'s injunction ruling was appealed by the NFL Monday, Sept. 11, to the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Appeals take plenty of time, but the NFL has also asked for a stay on the injuction that Elliott received that allows him to continue playing. This mess is far from over but it looks like Elliott will play past the season opener. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett could be the starter]() Source: The Indianapolis Star - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB [Jacoby Brissett](=) marched the team 84 yards on five plays, which led to the only touchdown in Week 1 when he entered the game. He's likely the starting quarterback, in the opinion of beat writer Zak Keefer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anything is better than Scott Tolzien, right? Brissett was added via trade with the New England Patriots before the start of the regular season and he was thrust into action during the season opener against the Rams. The Colts are just waiting for Andrew Luck (shoulder) to be healthy enough to play, but his timeline is a great unknown at this time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CHI - WR Kevin White will be placed on IR](=) Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Kevin White](=) (scapula) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list after fracturing his scapula in Week 1, according to head coach John Fox. Surgery is a possibility. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A first-round pick in 2015, White has barely played during his pro career with only 5 appearances so far in the NFL. This injury could require surgery and that likely knocks him out for yet another season. The Bears now have Kendall Wright, Markus Wheaton and Deonte Thompson as their top three options at the WR position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - QB Cam Newton's shoulder is fine](=) Source: The Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton](=)'s (shoulder) surgically-repaired shoulder checked out fine after the Panthers' Week 1 win, according to head coach Ron Rivera. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton's shoulder is fine but his fantasy owners may be hurting after a disappointing week to open the season. Like Joe Flacco (back) in Baltimore, it's just going to take some time for Newton to look like his old self. Consider other options at quarterback until we see the Newton that we know and love. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [HOU - TE C.J. Fiedorowicz unlikely to play](=) Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop Houston Texans TE [C.J. Fiedorowicz](=) (concussion) is not expected to play Thursday, Sept. 14, against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans have three TEs in the concussion protocol. Don't be surprised to see them make a move to add talent to the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [LAC - WR Geremy Davis joins active roster]() Source: Chargers.com - Ricky Henne Los Angeles Chargers WR [Geremy Davis](=) was signed to the active roster from the practice squad Monday, Sept. 11. CB Jeff Richards was waived in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perhaps this is a sign that Dontrelle Inman (groin) won't be able to play on Monday night against the Broncos. Davis was a sixth-round pick (UCONN) for the Giants in 2015 and was signed to the Chargers practice squad last year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [CLE - WR Kenny Britt might not start this week](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns WR [Kenny Britt](=) could be on the bench when the Browns begin their Week 2 game, according to head coach Hue Jackson. When asked if Britt would keep his starting job, Jackson simply said, 'Let's see where we go this week.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners shouldn't be heavily invested in the Browns passing attack. Britt has flex appeal if he's starting but that's about it. Corey Coleman looks like rookie QB DeShone Kizer's favorite target while Britt is a forgotten man. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - RB Duke Johnson still a running back]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns RB [Duke Johnson](=) will remain a running back despite not seeing a carry in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to head coach Hue Jackson, who added Johnson is still 'very valuable for the run game and pass game.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson played slot receiver for the Browns against the Steelers on Sunday. He's got flex appeal in PPR leagues with this role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DEN - Denver extends PK Brandon McManus](=) Source: John Elway Denver Broncos PK Brandon McManus agreed to a four-year extension Monday, Sept. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McManus has a powerful leg and is especially prolific when playing at altitude. He's hit 82.9 percent of his field goals during the last few years with the Broncos. They moved on from safety T.J. Ward, an unpopular move for the fan base, but it freed up money to get something done with McManus. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CHI - RB Benny Cunningham has ankle sprain]() Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson Chicago Bears RB [Benny Cunningham](=) (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. A timetable for his return was not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] High ankle sprains are known to linger. Cunningham isn't going to get much work behind Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen for the Bears offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles to see no more than 10 touches?]( Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles](=) 'may be limited to 10 touches or so' in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers as the team continues to ease him in to action after playing so little in each of the previous two seasons, in the opinion of Mike Klis of 9News. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team has a plan for Charles and that includes a somewhat limited workload. They took it easy on him during the preseason and now want to keep him fresh during the regular season. Charles will work as the change-of-pace back behind C.J. Anderson. That role gives him flex appeal in PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt avoids season-ending injury]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) is week-to-week with a biceps injury suffered in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. While the injury was initially thought to be season-ending, Tuitt is 'OK', according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers can breathe a sigh of relief here. They just extended Tuitt with a five-year, $60 million contract before the season opener. He's week-to-week and might miss a couple of games with this injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [SF - ILB Reuben Foster has high ankle sprain]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport San Francisco 49ers LB Reuben Foster (ankle) will miss time due to a high ankle sprain he suffered in Week 1, according to sources. More tests are scheduled. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foster has the ability to be great but he's got to stay healthy. The talented rookie from Alabama had a shoulder injury entering the predraft process but the 49ers still selected him in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft. High ankle sprains can linger when not given enough time to heal. Foster could be out of action for some time, and that would be a blow to a 49ers defense that is a work in progress. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz performed under pressure]( Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz](=) was blitzed on a career-high 47 percent of his dropbacks in Week 1, according to ESPN Stats and Information. He went 11-for-18 with 119 yards and a touchdown in those situations. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wentz did a good job of involving TE Zach Ertz and WR Nelson Agholor. To avoid a sophomore slump, Wentz needs to improve his consistency in 2017. He's off to a great start but he'll need to keep playing at a high level if the Eagles want to make the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =