Footballguys #143 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[BAL - RB Danny Woodhead injury update](#2) 3. [PHI - Philly snags PK Jake Elliott from Cincinnati](#3) 4. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson returns to Arizona](#4) 5. [SEA - RB Thomas Rawls expected to play](#5) 6. [HOU - TE C.J. Fiedorowicz placed on IR](#6) 7. [ARI - RB David Johnson officially goes to IR](#7) 8. [CHI - WR Kevin White officially on IR](#8) 9. [CHI - Tanner Gentry promoted to active roster](#9) 10. [CHI - Chicago signing WR Mario Alford](#10) 11. [JAX - WR Allen Robinson placed on IR](#11) 12. [IND - RB Matt Jones added to practice squad](#12) 13. [CIN - WR John Ross practices fully Tuesday](#13) 14. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt could play this week?](#14) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [HOU - QB Deshaun Watson will start Thursday]() Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Houston Texans QB [Deshaun Watson](=) will start the game Thursday, Sept. 14, against the Cincinnati Bengals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watson is dealing with minor ankle injury this week, but the team wants to move on from Tom Savage. The rookie is their quarterback of the future and it looks like the future is now. Watson came in at halftime in the season opener, started things off with a touchdown drive then things went downhill from there. In order to be an effective starter, Watson needs to improve the accuracy problems he had in Week 1 and in the preseason. Expect the Texans to lean on the ground game with a rookie under center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [BAL - RB Danny Woodhead injury update]( Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens RB [Danny Woodhead](=) (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks with his hamstring injury, instead of the initial four-to-six-week timeline he was previously given. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Woodhead should be back this year but in the meantime the team will turn to Buck Allen. Terrance West is the starter for the team and Allen will play the Woodhead role. In PPR leagues, Allen will have flex appeal as the pass-catching back for the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [PHI - Philly snags PK Jake Elliott from Cincinnati]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport The Philadelphia Eagles signed PK Jake Elliott off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad on Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Some were surprised to see Elliott not make the active roster for Cincinnati. He could produce for the Eagles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - RB Chris Johnson returns to Arizona]( Source: CBSSports.com - Jason La Canfora Updating a previous report, free-agent RB [Chris Johnson](=) (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With David Johnson (wrist) on IR, the team turns back to Johnson. They decided to keep Kerwynn Williams over Johnson during the final cuts earlier this year, and Williams should be the lead back in a RBBC. That committee includes Williams, Johnson and Andre Ellington. As you can see, it's a bit of a mess for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SEA - RB Thomas Rawls expected to play](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Thomas Rawls](=) (ankle) is expected to play in the team's Week 2 game, according to head coach Pete Carroll. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Seattle's rushing attack was not successful against the Packers in Week 1. Eddie Lacy isn't doing anything to impress, and it was actually QB Russell Wilson who led the team in rushing at Lambeau. This situation is a bit of a mess, and even messier with the return of Rawls. We look at him as a RB3 for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [HOU - TE C.J. Fiedorowicz placed on IR](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Houston Texans TE [C.J. Fiedorowicz](=) (concussion) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fiedorowicz has suffered two concussions within about a month. He's a weapon for the offense that will be missed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ARI - RB David Johnson officially goes to IR]( Source: AZCardinals.com Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson](=) (wrist) was officially placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 12. Free-agent RB [Chris Johnson](=) (Cardinals) was officially re-signed in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson will undergo wrist surgery and be out 2-3 months as he recovers. At the earliest, Johnson could return to the field in Week 10 against the Seahawks. Johnson may be back for a run during the fantasy playoffs. Hopefully you have an IR spot in your fantasy league where you can stash Johnson for the time being. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CHI - WR Kevin White officially on IR](=) Source: ChicagoBears.com Chicago Bears WR [Kevin White](=) (scapula) was officially placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A first-round pick in 2015, White has appeared in only five games during his pro career. Next season will be a make-it-or-break-it year for the young wide receiver. The Bears are thin at wide receiver losing White and Cameron Meredith, and now will turn to guys like Kendall Wright and Deonte Thompson at the position. We should see more targets for RB Tarik Cohen as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CHI - Tanner Gentry promoted to active roster](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears WR Tanner Gentry was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're surprised Gentry didn't make the final roster after the preseason. Gentry is a savvy route runner with great body control and he was a standout player for the Bears in the preseason and through training camp. He's buried on the depth chart now that he's on the active roster but we like his value in dynasty leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CHI - Chicago signing WR Mario Alford](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Free-agent WR [Mario Alford](=) (Browns) will be signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A seventh-round pick (2015, Bengals) out of West Virginia, Alford has bounced around the league during his short time in the pros. At 5'8" 180 pounds, Alford is a speedy receiver who can also contribute on special teams. The Bears are thin at wide receiver, but Alford is only on the practice squad at this point. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [JAX - WR Allen Robinson placed on IR]() Source: Jaguars.com - John Oehser Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Allen Robinson](=) (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson's season is done and the Jaguars will see what they can get out of guys like Marqise Lee and Allen Hurns as their top targets. The offense will continue to feature the rushing attack with rookie RB Leonard Fournette. New Orleans Saints WR Max McCaffrey was signed off the Saints' practice squad to the Jaguars' active roster in a corresponding move. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [IND - RB Matt Jones added to practice squad](=) Source: NFL.com - Mike Garafolo Free-agent RB [Matt Jones](=) (Colts) was added to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad on Tuesday, Sept. 12. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones is back with the Colts after spending six days on their roster after they picked him up off waivers when Washington released him. He's on the practice squad and something would have to happen to other RBs on the depth chart (Frank Gore, Robert Turbin, Marlon Mack) before he'd get the call up to the active roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [CIN - WR John Ross practices fully Tuesday]( Source: Cox Media Group - Jay Morrison Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross (knee) was inactive Week 1 due to a sprained knee, but he practice fully Tuesday, Sept. 12, potentially putting him in line to make his NFL debut against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 14. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ross has speed to burn and he can take the top off the defense in the blink of an eye. Too bad the Bengals offensive line is so bad that QB Andy Dalton may not have time to wait for those downfield routes to develop. We love the skill set Ross has, but he's nothing more than a lottery ticket add in deeper redraft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PIT - DE Stephon Tuitt could play this week?]() Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Joe Rutter Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) may be able to suit up for Week 2 versus the Minnesota Vikings despite suffering what was initially feared to be a season-ending biceps injury in Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Things are trending in the right direction for Tuitt. If he does suit up in Week 2 then perhaps the team would monitor his snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. 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