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Tee Higgins Inactive for Week 8, quad injury
Third missed game this season
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 27 2024, 11:15 am
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#Bengals WR Tee Higgins will be inactive today against the #Eagles.
Higgins pulled his quad running a route on air in practice Friday. He wanted to play today but just couldn’t do it physically. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Oooof. This will be the third game Higgins has missed this season. He injured his hamstring in the week leading up to Week 1 which caused him to miss two games and now this. Andrei Iosivas becomes a viable option Flex option in deep leagues.
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Deebo Samuel expected to play Week 8
Illness
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 26 2024, 11:12 pm
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel, listed as questionable for Sunday night due a wrist injury and the illness that left him hospitalized last week, is expected to play vs. the Cowboys, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Deebo logged a grand total of 4 snaps last week and was later hospitalized with pneumonia. How much stamina he has this week is anybody's guess. The 49ers and Cowboys play Sunday which adds another wrinkle for fantasy owners. He'll be an uneasy WR2 play in Week 8.
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Jonathan Taylor expected to play in Week 8
Off the injury report
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 25 2024, 3:49 pm
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#Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is officially off the injury report and good to go Sunday vs. Houston.
WRs Josh Downs and Michael Pittman Jr. also will play. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Taylor has missed the last three games with a sprained ankle but will make his return in Week 8 against the Texans. There's been no indication of a limited role but the matchup isn't great as the Texans have given up the 4th fewest fantasy points to the position. He's in the RB2 range for this week.
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Tee Higgins added to injury report, Questionable
Limited in practice Friday with quad injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 25 2024, 2:20 pm
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#Bengals WR Tee Higgins is listed as questionable for Sunday with a quad injury.
Higgins was limited in practice today and his status will be monitored through the weekend.
Left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. (knee) and safety Geno Stone (shin) both went full today and do not have a game status. (Jay Morrison on X)
FFToday's Take: Getting added to the injury report late in the week is never a good sign. Higgins has already missed two games this season with a hamstring issue. Andrei Iosivas could get a bump in targets if Higgins misses against the Eagles.
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Diontae Johnson, Adam Thielen ruled out for Week 8
Panthers thin at WR
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 25 2024, 12:34 pm
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The #Panthers ruled out WRs Diontae Johnson (rib) and WR Adam Thielen (hamstring), while QB Andy Dalton (right thumb) is doubtful.
So it'll be Bryce Young throwing to backup receivers on Sunday in Denver. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Welcome back to the starting lineup Bryce Young! Without Johnson and Thielen, the Panthers will roll out a receiving corps of Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker and Jonathan Mingo. All of these guys can be avoided in a bad matchup against the Broncos defense.
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Puka Nacua expected to play Thursday night
Hasn't played since Week 1
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 24 2024, 4:02 pm
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Now official: The #Rams have activated Puka Nacua from injured reserve. Don’t expect him to play a normal snap count tonight, but another boost for L.A. nonetheless. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: It's likely that Puka (knee) will be limited but we just don't really know at this point. Given that his snaps could be limited, he's extremely risky for starting lineups this week, even in a great matchup against the Vikings.
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Cooper Kupp expected to play Thursday night
Hasn't played since Week 2
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 23 2024, 4:04 pm
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After a week’s worth of full practices, Rams WR Cooper Kupp is off the injury report and expected to play Thursday night vs. the Vikings. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kupp hasn't played since Week 2 when he injured his ankle and was subsequently put on IR. He'll immediately improve the Rams receiver room which should now feature Kupp, Demarcus Robinson and Tutu Atwell as the top three options for Matthew Stafford. The Vikings have given up the more fantasy points to wide receivers than any other team in the league.
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Jameis Winston expected to start in Week 8
Browns
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 23 2024, 9:53 am
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Jameis Winston will be named the #Browns starter today over Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the #Ravens game on Sunday, source says. (Mary Kay Cabot on X)
FFToday's Take: With Deshaun Watson suffering an Achilles injury last week and DTR injuring his finger, Winston will get the start against the Ravens in Week 8. This should be a boost to the Browns pass catchers but TE David Njoku will be the most reliable. Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman will be risky Flex options at wide receiver. On the plus side, the Ravens have given up the 3rd-most fantasy points to Quarterbacks.
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Chiefs-Titans working on trade for DeAndre Hopkins
Titans will receive a conditional fourth-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 23 2024, 6:55 am
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The Titans and Chiefs are working to finalize a trade that would send wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Titans would receive a conditional fourth-round pick in a trade that is expected to be completed Wednesday, sources said. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: The Chiefs are in dire need of a receiver after losing Marquise Brown (shoulder), Rashee Rice (knee) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) this season. Hopkins will try and get up to speed quickly and likely be on the field this weekend in a limited role against the Raiders. Once he gets up to speed, he'll likely be a weekly Flex option in most 12-team fantasy leagues.
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Puka Nacua nearing return
WR has been sidelined since Week 1 with knee issue
By: Doug Orth | Oct 22 2024, 5:30 pm
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Puka Nacua, whose knee injury has limited him to just 25 snaps so far in 2024, had his 21-day practice window opened by the club, officially designating his return from injured reserve and bringing his presence back to the practice field on Tuesday.
Nacua had been dealing with a knee issue through training camp and the preseason but aggravated the injury midway through the second quarter of the Rams' Week 1 overtime loss to the Lions. The second-year wideout had four receptions for 35 yards before his early exit. (Around the NFL)
FFToday's Take: While it is possible Nacua could return in Week 8, it seems extremely unlikely considering the Rams play on Thursday this week. A Week 9 return seems more likely. Either way, Nacua should serve as a high-end WR2 immediately upon his return. If he is truly 100 percent healthy, it should surprise no one if he quickly moves up to low-end WR1 status.
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Chris Godwin out for the season
Suffered dislocated ankle in Week 7
By: Doug Orth | Oct 22 2024, 5:25 pm
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The Buccaneers' Chris Godwin will undergo surgery for a dislocated left ankle and will likely be done for the year, coach Todd Bowles said Tuesday, one day after the star wide receiver was carted off the field in the final minute of a "Monday Night Football" loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
"There's a chance if we make a late playoff run, he could be back," Bowles said of Godwin, whom he said did have some additional structural damage to the ankle, "but he's undergoing surgery and he's going to be out." (ESPN.com - Jenna Laine)
FFToday's Take: Godwin was injured in the final minute of the team's 41-31 loss to the Ravens, which has led to many questioning why he was still in the game at that point. Either way, Tampa Bay will likely be without his top two receivers for at least a month after Mike Evans went down with a hamstring injury earlier in the contest. Cade Otton has recorded more than twice as many snaps in the slot as the next closest Buc and could be the one Tampa Bay player that benefits the most statistically. Jalen McMillan would make the most sense, however, after he served in that role for the University of Washington last season and was a player that the coaching staff raved about this summer.
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Mike Evans expected to be sidelined for a while
Likely out through team's Week 11 bye
By: Doug Orth | Oct 22 2024, 5:00 pm
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Mike Evans, the Bucs' other star receiver and franchise leading scorer, suffered what Bowles described as a "moderate" hamstring strain and will be sidelined "a couple weeks." He said Evans likely won't return until after the team's Week 11 bye week. Evans had entered the game with a hamstring strain, missing practices Thursday and Friday before doing some limited work Saturday and carrying no injury designation entering the game. But on a 24-yard sprint into the end zone on a go route, Evans suffered an injury to a different portion of the hamstring. He fell to the grass and immediately grabbed the back of his leg. (ESPN.com - Jenna Laine)
FFToday's Take: Just a brutal blow for the Bucks and Evans' fantasy managers. Not only does it look like Evans will not go on IR, but they can figure on not having him for at least four weeks. Along with Chris Godwin's season-ending ankle injury, the Bucs have no choice but to rely more heavily on Cade Otton, Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer. Otton and McMillan figure to be the most likely to benefit from that group, although the Bucs could opt to rely more heavily on the running game instead.
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Christian McCaffrey on the verge of return?
Likely back in Week 10; has small chance of suiting up in Week 8
By: Doug Orth | Oct 21 2024, 11:55 pm
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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he would be “surprised” if Christian McCaffrey were able to play Sunday night vs. the Cowboys, but he added that San Francisco’s star RB could be back after the bye on Nov. 10 vs. the Buccaneers. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The majority of fantasy managers would also be "surprised" as well. Despite how much San Francisco needs healthy bodies right now, the 49ers have taken the smart approach so far with CMC and seem likely to hold him out one more week before their Week 9 bye. Considering he has reportedly been setback-free since returning from Germany, that would give him about three weeks to get his commissioning back to where he wants it to be. Especially with how beat up San Francisco is right now, expect McCaffrey to handle 18-plus touches as soon as he can play.
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George Kittle diagnosed with sprained foot
Considered day-to-day
By: Doug Orth | Oct 21 2024, 11:50 pm
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George Kittle has a sprained foot and is considered day to day. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Kittle was the only key pass-catcher to finish the game for the 49ers in Week 7 and may be the only one that has a chance to suit up in Week 8. Deebo Samuel (illness) most likely not play and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is done for the season, while Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) probably won't be ready to go until after the team's Week 9 bye. Assuming Kittle can play through his injury, he is in great shape to be a top-five fantasy tight end again in Week 8 against the Cowboys. If not, Eric Saubert could be an option in tight end premium leagues.
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Deebo Samuel dealing with pneumonia
No timeline for his return
By: Doug Orth | Oct 21 2024, 11:40 pm
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49ers WR Deebo Samuel has been hospitalized due to pneumonia and fluid in his lungs. There is no timeline for his return. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It is anyone's guess as to whether Samuel felt ill before the game, but it would seem likely since he only played four snaps in Week 7. That is a problem considering pneumonia is contagious, so we might be reading about other 49ers coming down with it in the coming days or weeks. At any rate, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Jacob Cowing will likely be needed for important roles in Week 8 with Samuel likely out and moving forward after Brandon Aiyuk (knee) was lost for the year over the weekend.
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Bucs lose Evans and Godwin in Week 7
Hamstring for Evans, Dislocated ankle for Godwin
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 21 2024, 11:35 pm
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Buccaneers believe WR Chris Godwin dislocated his ankle. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We saw a number of injuries in Week 7 including two on Monday night to starting Buccaneers wide receivers. Mike Evans left early, aggravating his hamstring injury. Chris Godwin was injured with under a minute left in the game and appears to have suffered a dislocated ankle that will likely end his season. Tampa's Week 8 game against the Falcons could feature Jalen McMillan, Sterling Shepard and Trey Palmer at receiver.
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Brandon Aiyuk done for the year
Torn ACL and MCL
By: Doug Orth | Oct 21 2024, 7:10 pm
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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday, tests confirmed. (FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz)
FFToday's Take: Even though Aiyuk was far from the fantasy force this season as he has been in years past, he will be difficult to replace even as first-round rookie Ricky Pearsall made his NFL debut in Week 7. Jauan Jennings (hip) will likely move into the starting lineup opposite Deebo Samuel (illness), although neither player is in great shape right now. Jennings should be the bigger priority if he is available on waivers, but Pearsall might end up being the more valuable property as he gets more comfortable in the offense.
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DK Metcalf diagnosed with minor MCL sprain
Considered week-to-week
By: Doug Orth | Oct 21 2024, 7:00 pm
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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf - who left Sunday’s win over Atlanta with a knee injury - suffered a Grade 1 sprained MCL and now will be considered “week to week”, per source. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It's a bummer for one of the league's more durable receivers, but the good news is that he may not miss any games. (Rome Odunze played through a similar injury earlier this season.) With that said, Metcalf's specific injury usually carries a recovery timeline of 1-3 weeks. As such, Seattle could easily decide to sit him for the next two games leading into its Week 10 bye to give him almost a month to get right. Jake Bobo is expected to step into his role in the offense, although Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tyler Lockett should be considered strong WR3 options at worst in his absence.
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MRI confirms torn Achilles for Deshaun Watson
2024 season over
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 21 2024, 10:59 am
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An MRI revealed that Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s Achilles is in fact ruptured, as suspected, and his 2024 season is over. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Watson and the Browns offense have struggled through seven weeks of the 2024 season on their way to a 1-6 record. Backup Dorian Thompson-Robinson (finger) was also injured in Week 7 which allowed emergency QB Jameis Winston to see action in the 4th quarter. It remains to be seen who will get the start in Week 8 against the Ravens.
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Cooper Kupp unlikely to play in Week 7
Will work out during pre-game
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 20 2024, 5:22 pm
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Rams WR Cooper Kupp, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an ankle injury, is unlikely to play vs. the Raiders, per sources. Rams still want to work out Kupp pre-game before making any decision about him.
Rams WR Jordan Whittington, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a shoulder injury, is expected to play vs. the Raiders, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kupp suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and hasn't played since. If he sits, which seems likely, the Rams will roll out Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington as their top three receivers against the Raiders. Expect a heavy dose of Kyren Williams in this game.
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Kenneth Walker downgraded to Questionable, illness
Week 7
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 19 2024, 4:21 pm
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The #Seahawks added RB Kenneth Walker III to the injury report and he is now questionable for Sunday's game against the #Falcons because of an illness. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: We'll have to wait for further reporting on his status, but for now Walker owners should get plan B in place. The Seahawks and Falcons kick off at 1 PM Eastern on Sunday, so we should know all the details before early lock. Zach Charbonnet would step into a big role if Walker were to sit.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. good to go for Week 7
Out of concussion protocol
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 19 2024, 11:56 am
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Cardinals rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is out of the concussion protocol and will play Monday night against the Chargers, coach Jonathan Gannon said today. (Josh Weinfuss on X)
FFToday's Take: Harrison suffered a concussion in Week 6 against the Packers but was able to clear protocol in time for Week 7. A feat that doesn't happen a lot in today's NFL. Harrison is currently the WR35 in fantasy points per game (Half-PPR) and the Chargers have allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points to the position.
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Jordan Mason off the injury report, will play in Week 7
Shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2024, 5:04 pm
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RB Jordan Mason (shoulder) is full go for Sunday’s game. WR Jauan Jennings (hip) is OUT. (Matt Barrows on X)
FFToday's Take: Mason injured his shoulder against the Seahawks in Week 6 but has had a few extra days to recover given that game on Thursday of last week. The matchup for Mason this week is rough, as the Chiefs have given up the fewest fantasy points to running backs. Still, given the expected volume, Mason projections as a low-end RB2.
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Jakobi Meyers listed as Doubtful for Week 7
Raiders thin at WR
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2024, 2:49 pm
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#Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers (ankle) will not practice today, per Pierce...he'll be DOUBFTUL for #Rams game (Paul Gutierrez on X)
FFToday's Take: Meyers missed last week with an ankle injury and will likely be out for Week 7 as well. After trading Davante Adams to the Jets, the Raiders are scraping the bottom of the barrel at wide receiver. Who's up next? A host of guys that are unplayable in fantasy including Tre Tucker, D.J. Turner, Tyreik McAllister, Kristian Wilkerson and Alex Bachman.
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Ray Davis limited Friday, Questionable for Week 7
Calf injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2024, 2:48 pm
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S Mike Edwards and RB Ray Davis questionable. Everyone else on the active roster is good to go. #Bills (Chris Brown on X)
FFToday's Take: Davis missed practice Wednesday, and was limited on both Thursday and Friday. It remains to be seen if he will suit on Sunday against the Titans. James Cook (toe) is off the injury report and expected to play. The Titans have been decent against running backs this season, giving up the 9 fewest fantasy points to the position, including just 1 rushing TD.
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Sounds like RBBC for the Giants in Week 7
Devin Singletary back in the mix
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 18 2024, 12:36 pm
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On the #Giants RB situation: Devin Singletary will return on Sunday vs. #Eagles. But Tyrone Tracy Jr. will still see significant playing time.
“He’s earned it,” coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s done a good job. So he’ll get plenty of playing time.”
Daboll says Tracy, Singletary and Eric Gray will all play. The Giants intend to keep an eye on Singletary to see how he’s doing off groin injury. So they will likely ease him back into game action. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: Singletary has missed the last two games with a groin injury but will return against the Eagles in Week 7. This RBBC isn't great for fantasy owners and puts a lid on the ceiling of both running backs. Tracy is the preferred play between the two given his health, but he is more of a Flex option than RB2.
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Malik Nabers clears concussion protocol
Full practice on Thursday
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2024, 5:21 pm
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Giants announced that WR Malik Nabers was evaluated by the independent neurological consultant this afternoon and now has cleared concussion protocol. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Giants rookie receiver has missed the last two games after suffering a concussion in Week 4. A groin injury was added to his ailments but he was listed as a full participant in practice on Thursday. Assuming he's good to go, Nabers will be a WR1 value against the Eagles in Week 7.
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Bucs going with the hot hand approach at RB?
Rachaad White expected to play
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2024, 2:15 pm
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Bucs coach Todd Bowles says they will go with the “hot hand” at RB but expects all three to play Monday: Rachaad White, Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. (Rick Stroud on X)
FFToday's Take: Tampa Bay plays Monday night and it appears White will be back on the field. If you believe Bowles, we're likely to see all three running backs against the Ravens and difficult to project who will see the most work. White is likely to get the start but has been extremely inefficient throughout his career but has excelled in the passing game. The Bucs are currently 4-point underdogs to Baltimore.
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Rashid Shaheed to have meniscus surgery on knee
Out multiple weeks
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 16 2024, 3:19 pm
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Source: Saints WR Rashid Shaheed’s meniscus surgery Thursday is now expected to determine whether he will be sidelined multiple weeks or for the rest of the season. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Saints are set to be without Chris Olave (concussion) and Shaheed in Week 7 when the host the Broncos. Depending on how the procedure goes, Shaheed could miss the rest of the season. The Saints season is circling the drain as they have now sustained injuries to three of their top four players on offense including QB Derek Carr (oblique). Bub Means, Cedrick Wilson and Mason Tipton are expected to be the top three receivers for Saints on Thursday.
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Trade: Cleveland sends WR Amari Cooper to Buffalo
Browns get third round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 15 2024, 2:18 pm
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Full trade, per multiple sources: Browns are getting a 3rd round and the Bills get Amari Cooper. The two teams are also going to make a swap of late picks. Bills get a 6th, Browns get a 7th. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FFToday's Take: The Bills have been lacking an alpha receiver in their offense and now they get one. They've been using a 5-man receiver rotation but we'll see if this move helps condense their rotation to Cooper, Khalil Shakir and rookie Keon Coleman. Perhaps Mack Hollins will stay on the field and Cooper will push Coleman to the bench. Either way, this is a good move for Cooper's fantasy value as he gets a big upgrade in quarterback play.
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Trade: Davante Adams headed to the N.Y. Jets
Raiders receive a conditional 3rd-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 15 2024, 10:10 am
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Compensation update: The trade for Davante Adams is expected to get finalized today, per sources.
It will be for a conditional 3rd-round pick that can go to a second-round pick, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Adams getting traded has been a likely scenario for the star wide receiver who's missed the last three games with a hamstring injury. Adams was reported to be interested in going to the Saints or Jets given his familiarity with both quarterbacks. This move is going to drag down the fantasy values of Garrett Wilson and Allen Lazard who currently sits as the WR17 in half-PPR leagues. Mike Williams is completely off the fantasy radar. It remains to be seen if Adams will be ready to play in Week 7.
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Cooper Kupp has a chance to return in Week 7
Puka Nacua not ready to practice yet
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 7:15 pm
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Rams WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) will work out with trainers today but no determination has been made about his availability for Sunday’s game against Raiders, McVay said. Puka Nacua (knee) will not practice this week. (Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers should expect to be without both players, although it sounds as if Kupp will be back no later than Week 8 at the latest. Given the nature of his injury, managers should not expect him to return to the PPR dynamo he typically is when he is 100%. As far as Nacua is concerned, it does not bode well for his prospects of returning anytime soon that he is still not ready to practice. If Kupp makes it back this week, the Rams will likely line him up alongside some combination of Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell and Jordan Whittington.
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Jonathon Brooks to practice this week
Rookie RB has missed all season with torn ACL
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 7:00 pm
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Panthers plan to open the 21-day window for RB Jonathon Brooks to return, per Dave Canales. (ESPN.com - David Newton)
FFToday's Take: While the news is great for Brooks' patient fantasy managers, there are some things to consider. Brooks has yet to practice with the team in any official capacity since he tore his ACL last November. The Panthers have three weeks to activate him from the day they officially open his window, meaning we might not see him until around Week 10. The biggest issue may be that Chuba Hubbard has run extremely well in his absence, so there is a distinct possibility the two might end up splitting work when Brooks is ready to roll.
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James Cook out, Khalil Shakir in vs. Jets
RB ruled out due to toe injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 6:50 pm
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Another Monday night inactive surprise at RB: James Cook is out tonight due to his toe injury, per source. It’s the first NFL game in three seasons that Cook has missed. WR Khalil Shakir is active. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Once the Bills elevated Frank Gore Jr. earlier in the day, the writing appeared to be on the wall for Gore. As it stands, Buffalo figures to roll with Ray Davis and Ty Johnson in Cook's absence. As far as Shakir is concerned, he should have no issue resuming his role as Josh Allen's top target. His biggest hurdle figures to be a stingy Jets' pass defense that will likely be even more amped for DC Jeff Ulbrich - the team's new interim head coach.
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Jerome Ford likely to miss multiple weeks
Suffered hamstring injury early in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 3:40 pm
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Browns RB Jerome Ford will be week to week with his hamstring injury, HC Kevin Stefanski said. (ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi)
FFToday's Take: As luck would have it, reports began to surface over the weekend that Nick Chubb (knee) is set to return. While it would be irresponsible for the Browns to throw him right back into a featured role, the possibility exists for Week 7 or Week 8 if Ford misses that much time. In all likelihood, Chubb will probably lead the backfield over the next month before Cleveland attempts to have him assume a heavier workload sometime in November.
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Tyjae Spears set to miss some games
Hamstring injury in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 3:20 pm
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Titans coach Brian Callahan tells reporters that RB Tyjae Spears is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, likely meaning he’ll miss time. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: It is unfortunate timing for Spears and his fantasy managers given the fact Tennessee just came off a bye week, but it does open things up for Tony Pollard to become a true featured back over the next week or so. Pollard was already playing at a RB1 level, so his stock gets a slight boost with this news. Julius Chestnut theoretically becomes Pollard's handcuff in the interim.
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Dontayvion Wicks out for a bit
Did not return after suffering shoulder injury in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2024, 3:00 pm
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Packers WR Dontayvion Wicks is considered “week-to-week” after sustaining a shoulder injury that caused him to leave Sunday’s game vs the #Cardinals.
Good news for Jordan Love and Green Bay, as the second-year man already has 3 TDs this season. (FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz)
FFToday's Take: Not sure if it is the best news, but Wicks' eventual return is a good thing for the Packers since it seems likely Christian Watson, Jayden Reed or Romeo Doubs will miss time at some point. Despite being tied with Josh Jacobs for fourth on the team in catches (11), Wicks is tied for the team lead with three receiving scores. He is well worth keeping on benches.
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Travis Etienne week to week with hamstring injury
Tank Bigsby in the lead back role
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 14 2024, 9:07 am
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Jaguars HC Doug Pederson told reporters today that RB Travis Etienne Jr. is now considered week to week due to his hamstring injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Etienne has yet to get on track this season, dealing with a shoulder injury while splitting time with Tank Bigsby. Etienne will now miss the next few weeks which will give Bigsby a chance at the lead back role. D'Ernest Johnson moves up to the No.2 spot. Upcoming schedule for the Jaguars include the Patriots, Packers, Eagles and Vikings.
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Joe Flacco will start for the Colts in Week 6
Anthony Richardson will be emergency QB
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 13 2024, 11:27 am
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Sources: Joe Flacco will start for the #Colts today at Tennessee.
Anthony Richardson (oblique) practiced all week and will serve as the emergency No. 3 QB. He could play if needed. But they want to give him another week. So, Flacco gets the ball again. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Richardson got in one full practice this week (Thursday) but ultimately the team decided to give him one more week of rest. Flacco at quarterback, gives a bump for Josh Downs and even Michael Pittman Jr. who has decided to try and play through his back injury.
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Jakobi Meyers downgraded to Doubtful
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 13 2024, 7:00 am
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Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers, who suffered an ankle injury in last week's loss at the Denver Broncos, was downgraded to doubtful Saturday afternoon. He had originally been listed as questionable: (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The hits just keep on coming for the Raiders. Already down Davante Adams (hamstring), the Raiders are looking at Tre Tucker, D.J. Turner and Tyreik McAllister as their top three receivers for Week 6 against the Steelers. All three are not recommended fantasy options. Tucker could be used if you're desperate.
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