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Derrick Henry expected back at practice Wednesday
Will likely return for the playoffs
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 4 2022, 4:48 pm
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Titans are expecting star RB Derrick Henry to be at practice tomorrow, I’m told, setting the stage for a playoff return. He’s been ramping up toward this. (Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It's not likely that Henry plays in Week 18 but we should see him at some point during the playoffs. Tennessee currently sits as the No.1 seed in the AFC thanks to their tie breaker advantage over Kansas City. Expect a lot of D'Onta Foreman and Dontrell Hilliard against the Texans on Sunday.
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Baker Mayfield Out for Week 18
Will undergo surgery on torn labrum
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 4 2022, 1:51 pm
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Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals, coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday on Zoom. Mayfield will undergo surgery on the completely torn labrum he suffered in his left, non-throwing shoulder in Week 2 “as soon as possible,” Stefanski said. (Akron Beacon Journal)
FFToday's Take: This makes sense considering the Browns are out of the playoff picture. Case Keenum is expected to start against the Bengals. Keenum posted a 21-33, 199-1-0 line against the Broncos in Week 7. He's nothing more than a mid-range QB2 in Week 18.
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Darren Waller likely back for season finale
Missed last four games with multiple ailments
By: Doug Orth | Jan 3 2022, 9:40 pm
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Rich Bisaccia said they're anticipating getting Darren Waller back this week. (Fresno Bee - Anthony Galaviz)
FFToday's Take: Waller was having a bit of a disappointing season by his standards before suffering knee and back injuries on Thanksgiving night. He also landed on the COVID list last week. The Raiders get the Chargers in Week 18 - an opponent that Waller posted a 4-50-1 line against in Week 4. Regardless of his production this season, Waller changes how opponents play the Raiders, so he will be welcomed back with open arms if he can go. He will be a TE1 option if he plays next weekend.
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Multiple Eagles added to Covid list Monday
Dallas Goedert, Jordan Howard and Boston Scott
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 3 2022, 1:00 pm
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After clinching a playoff berth on Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have had an outbreak of players testing positive for COVID. (Philly Voice)
FFToday's Take: Dallas Goedert, Jordan Howard and Boston Scott were all added to the list ahead of their Week 18 against the Cowboys. The Eagles already have a playoff spot locked up so we may see a lot Kenneth Gainwell at running back on Saturday night.
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Michael Gallup suffers torn ACL
MRI expected tomorrow
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 2 2022, 7:57 pm
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#Cowboys WR Michael Gallup, who was quickly ruled out today, suffered a torn ACL, owner Jerry Jones told reporters. Assuming the MRI confirms, he’ll be out for the season. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Gallup was set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Cedrick Wilson filled in after Gallup left, posting a 6-35-1 line. He should be in there three-wide receiver sets next week against the Eagles.
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James Conner a gametime decision
Optimism the RB will play
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 2 2022, 8:00 am
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Cardinals view James Conner (heel) as a game-time decision vs. Cowboys but there's optimism the RB will play, per @RapSheet
(Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Cardinals and Cowboys play late this afternoon so we'll have to wait midway through the early games before we find out Conner's status for certain. Chase Edmonds would be an easy RB1 if Conner sits.
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