Footballguys #149 - 9/18 - News & Notes From Around The League

To unsubscribe {EMAIL} from these mailings, click [here](. --- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #149 -- Monday Night, September 18th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- [Sleeperbot Fantasy Alerts]() Get Sleeperbot for the fastest breaking news in fantasy football. Instant notifications pushed to your phone so that you can dominate the waiver wires and win your leagues. Download Sleeperbot today on [iOS]( and [Android]( devices. --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Good Tuesday to you. Week 2 is in the books and we're rolling into Week 3. Let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray day-to-day](#1) 2. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski day-to-day](#2) 3. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford dealing with bruise?](#3) 4. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott stay request denied](#4) 5. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen had surgery Monday](#5) 6. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott has ankle injury](#6) 7. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed day-to-day](#7) 8. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman will miss multiple months](#8) 9. [BAL - RB Terrance West hobbled](#9) 10. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham nursing sore ankle](#10) 11. [PIT - TE Jesse James expects to play](#11) 12. [NE - WR Phillip Dorsett hopes to practice](#12) 13. [HOU - WR Will Fuller on the practice field](#13) 14. [GB - WR Randall Cobb is day-to-day](#14) 15. [IND - QB Andrew Luck won't play this week](#15) 16. [HOU - WR Jaelen Strong released](#16) 17. [DEN - No ankle sprain for Garett Bolles](#17) 18. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley also day-to-day](#18) 19. [ARI - WR J.J. Nelson finding end zone with regularity](#19) 20. [JAX - Jacksonville takes flyer on QB Ryan Nassib](#20) 21. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor to remain a starter in Week 3](#21) 22. [PHI - RB Donnel Pumphrey out for season](#22) 23. [ATL - OLB Vic Beasley likely out a month](#23) 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert iffy for Week 3](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - RB DeMarco Murray day-to-day](=) Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans RB [DeMarco Murray](=) (hamstring) is considered day-to-day because of his hamstring injury, according to head coach Mike Mularkey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray was slowed by a hamstring injury during the preseason. He'll need to be monitored closely so this injury doesn't get worse. In the meantime, fantasy owners who have Derrick Henry can prepare to start him while Murray is limited (or out). This week at home against the Seahawks, Henry could lead the way. After two games in 2017, Seattle has allowed an average of 121.5 rushing yards per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NE - TE Rob Gronkowski day-to-day]( Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots TE [Rob Gronkowski](=) (groin) said he is feeling good and considers himself day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gronkowski was banged up against the Saints but he had a big day for fantasy owners in Week 2. We'll likely see him limited in practice this week. Check back on Friday at the latest to get an idea of whether or not Gronkowski is going to give it a go in Week 3 against the Texans. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [MIN - QB Sam Bradford dealing with bruise?](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings QB [Sam Bradford](=) (knee) is believed to have a bone bruise in his injured knee, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bradford will have to deal with swelling and pain in his knee after taking a big hit in the season opener. He will be given an injection after which the Vikings will assess how the knee responds and go from there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott stay request denied]() Source: USA TODAY Sports - A.J. Perez Updating an ongoing story, Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott](=)'s suspension remains on hold after the NFL's request for a stay in the case was denied Monday, Sept. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With this stay request denied, Elliott looks like he could be able to play the entire 2017 season. His punishment may come at a later date, but for now fantasy owners should continue to start Elliott every week...even after a horrible performance against the Broncos in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen had surgery Monday]() Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen Updating an earlier report, Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen](=) (foot) had surgery Monday, Sept. 18, and the surgery was a routine procedure. The team is still evaluating whether Olsen will go on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Olsen is set to miss 6-8 weeks with this foot injury. While he's out, the Panthers will turn to Ed Dickson as their top tight end. Dickson isn't a great option to add via the waiver wire, so look elsewhere if you need help at the position. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - QB Dak Prescott has ankle injury]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys QB [Dak Prescott](=) (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the Cowboys' Week 2 loss to the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Jason Garrett. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Prescott was bent awkwardly against the Broncos on Sunday. The Cowboys are lucky the injury was not more severe because it looked incredibly painful when it happened. Prescott will likely be limited in practice this week, but for now fantasy owners should plan on him playing in Week 3 against the Cardinals. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed day-to-day]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed](=) (chest) is considered day-to-day with a chest contusion, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're two games into the season and Reed is already banged up....sounds about right. Fantasy owners should have been prepared for this. Vernon Davis gets a larger opportunity if Reed misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CLE - WR Corey Coleman will miss multiple months]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Cleveland Browns WR [Corey Coleman](=) (hand) is expected to miss six to eight months with his broken hand. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He is a candidate to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, but he would be able to return this season. Kenny Britt isn't doing much with the Browns, so Rashard Higgins may be the player who emerges as a primary target for the passing game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [BAL - RB Terrance West hobbled]( Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB [Terrance West](=) (leg) is dealing with a soft-tissue injury and is day to day. He only played 15 snaps in Week 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Buck Allen came through for the Ravens and for fantasy owners in Week 2. West's status for Week 3 is up in the air right now, so the team may turn to Allen more than ever. Behind him, Alex Collins would get some work as a change-of-pace back. Since he's day-to-day, monitor West during the week of practice....but don't be planning on him playing in Week 3 at this time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SEA - TE Jimmy Graham nursing sore ankle](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks [Jimmy Graham](=) (ankle) came away from Week 2 with a sore ankle and it is 'unclear' at the moment if he will play in Week 3 versus the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham has been downright awful to begin the season. The Seahawks offense in general hasn't been anything to write home about in 2017. If Graham misses time with this ankle injury, Luke Willson will step into a larger role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PIT - TE Jesse James expects to play]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Jesse James](=) (ankle) said he expects to play in Week 3 even though he suffered an ankle injury during the team's Week 2 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] James was dinged up against the Vikings, but he played 71 snaps on Sunday. Xavier Grimble only played 16 snaps in Week 2 and Vance McDonald didn't play at all due to a back injury. James is likely to be limited during the week of practice, but we should see him back out there in Week 3 against the Bears. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - WR Phillip Dorsett hopes to practice]( Source: ESPNBoston.com - Mike Reiss New England Patriots WR [Phillip Dorsett](=) (knee) said his knee is a little sore but hopes to participate in practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots are banged up on offense, so having Dorsett available would help. Dorsett was able to catch three passes for 68 yards before exiting the game against the Saints in Week 2. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - WR Will Fuller on the practice field]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans WR [Will Fuller](=) (shoulder) participated in practice Monday, Sept. 18. His status for Week 3 is uncertain at this point. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's all hands on deck as the Texans play the Patriots in Week 3. Fuller may be able to get back on the field this week, and his speed would certainly help stretch a Patriots defense that has allowed an average of 350.0 passing yards per game (31st in the NFL). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [GB - WR Randall Cobb is day-to-day]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Green Bay Packers WR [Randall Cobb](=)'s (shoulder) MRI revealed no significant damage to his injured shoulder. He is considered day-to-day, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The MRI is good news, but it still gives no clarity as to when Cobb will be back on the field. If Cobb is down, and Jordy Nelson (quad) is banged up, we could see Davante Adams get a large chunk of the passing game. Geronimo Allison could move up the depth chart if Cobb misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - QB Andrew Luck won't play this week](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck](=) (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We should see Jacoby Brissett start again for the Colts. As we've seen over two games, the Colts skill position players should be downgraded while Luck continues to miss time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [HOU - WR Jaelen Strong released](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Houston Texans WR [Jaelen Strong](=) was released Monday, Sept. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Strong played 20 snaps against the Bengals on Thursday night in Week 2 despite the fact the Texans are desperate for help in the passing game. A third-round pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Strong has only 28 receptions over two years in the league. Injuries and off-field trouble have plagued his pro career. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DEN - No ankle sprain for Garett Bolles]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos OT Garett Bolles (ankle) simply has a lower leg bone bruise as opposed to a high-ankle sprain that was originally reported. It is considered a week-to-week injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We may not see Bolles for a couple of games. The Broncos have a bye in Week 5, so Bolles may return in Week 6. We should see Allen Barbre start at left tackle while Bolles is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [WAS - RB Rob Kelley also day-to-day]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Washington Redskins RB [Rob Kelley](=) (ribs) is considered day-to-day with a rib cartilage injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ribs injuries are painful and difficult to play through. Kelley is no lock to play in Week 3, and that opens the door for rookie Samaje Perine to be the team's lead back. Chris Thompson has great value in PPR leagues as a pass-catching option who can make big plays anytime he touches the ball. We'll know more about Kelley's availability later in the week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [ARI - WR J.J. Nelson finding end zone with regularity]() Source: The Arizona Republic - Kent Somers Arizona Cardinals WR JJ Nelson has scored seven touchdowns in his last seven games, including one in each game this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Grab Nelson off your waiver wire if he's out there. With John Brown (quad) banged up, Nelson is getting plenty of work in the Cardinals passing game. He's a WR3/flex play with upside with this role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [JAX - Jacksonville takes flyer on QB Ryan Nassib]() Source: Jaguars.com - John Oehser Free-agent QB [Ryan Nassib](=) (Saints) signed an undisclosed contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, Sept. 18. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nassib played in college at Syracuse under Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone. He's struggled to impress in multiple stops in the NFL. Blake Bortles is ...well...playing like Blake Bortles, and the team wanted to take a look at another quarterback behind backup Chad Henne. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [BUF - QB Tyrod Taylor to remain a starter in Week 3](=) Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia Buffalo Bills QB [Tyrod Taylor](=) will be the starting quarterback in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Sean McDermott. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's the starter even though the Bills offense was atrocious against the Panthers in Week 2. The Bills don't have a great matchup against the swarming Denver Broncos defense in Week 3, and Taylor should struggle against the league's best defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [PHI - RB Donnel Pumphrey out for season]( Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB Donnel Pumphrey (hamstring) is out for the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Pumphrey flashed a bit during training camp and the preseason. The team is likely looking at him as the eventual replacement to Darren Sproles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [ATL - OLB Vic Beasley likely out a month](=) Source: WSB-TV 2 - Zach Klein Atlanta Falcons LB Vic Beasley (hamstring) reportedly suffered a slight hamstring tear in Week 2 and is expected to be sidelined for at least a month, according to Zach Klein of WSB-TV 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beasley is the team's best pass rusher and this is a blow to the defense. Rookie Takkarist McKinley is going to be asked to get after the passer even more while Beasley is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert iffy for Week 3](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert](=) (back, knee) is battling back and knee injuries, and his status for Week 3 is uncertain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners need to look elsewhere for help at the position. Eifert has four catches for 46 yards in two games, and the Bengals offense has yet to score a touchdown in 2017. [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: =