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Peyton Barber (ankle) and Ronald Jones (hamstring) both limited in practice again Thursday for the Bucs
Peyton Barber (ankle) and Ronald Jones (hamstring) were both limited in practice again Thursday for Tampa Bay. Barber’s limited status means very little, as there is nothing to suggest he won’t see his usual workload for week 11 against the Giants. Jones, however, has missed the last two games due to his hamstring injury, so his limited practice is notable, as it suggests he may be near making his return. Regardless, Jones would serve as a change-of-pace backup with Barber handling the primary RB duties even if he is active this weekend.
Other tagged players: Ronald Jones
James Conner logs another full practice Thursday for Steelers
James Conner was able to log another full practice Thursday for the Steelers, and appears on track to suit up and see his normal workload week 11 against the Jags. Barring an unexpected setback, look for Conner to have his usual workhorse role as both a rusher and pass-catcher out of the Steelers backfield.
Joe Mixon (knee) limited at practice Thursday
The Bengals RB1 was reportedly absent from the beginning of practice open to the media and in the locker room after that. His practice status on Friday will now need to be monitored, though the expectation is that he’ll still suit up on Sunday. Whether Mixon plays or not, he could make for a good fade option this week as he’s priced over $7K on DraftKings and FanDuel, change-up back Giovani Bernard is fully healthy again, and he’s facing a top 5 Ravens run defense on the road.
As reported by: Paul Dehner Jr. Other tagged players: Giovani Bernard
QBs Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson not practicing Thursday
Flacco is still nursing a hip injury while Jackson was out with a stomach issue. Consequently, Robert Griffin III took all of the first-team reps at QB on Thursday. It now appears RG3 may be the frontrunner to start in Week 11 after it was reported yesterday he was being considered over the rookie QB, if Flacco was unable to suit up. Friday’s practice will be very telling regarding the status of all 3 QB’s for Sunday’s plus matchup against a Bengals secondary that was just shredded by the Saints.
As reported by: Jeff Zrebiec Other tagged players: Lamar Jackson, Robert Griffin III WR Chris Godwin (ankle) not practicing Thursday
Godwin also missed practice on Wednesday and is now looking questionable at best for Week 11. His absence would leave a 15% target share behind and allow Mike Evans, DeSean Jackson, and Adam Humphries to play in nearly 100% of 3-WR sets against a bottom tier Giants pass defense on Sunday.
As reported by: Greg Auman Other tagged players: Mike Evans, DeSean Jackson, Adam Humphries WR Sammy Watkins (foot) expected to play in Week 11
He’ll also practice on Thursday ahead of Monday night’s showdown against the Rams where a lot more should be asked of the Chiefs’ passing attack as opposed to last week against the Cardinals. Watkins should round out 2-WR sets and see at least a handful of targets against his former team in a game that has the highest projected total of the season. He’s certainly in play as a cheaper starting piece in this shootout.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport WR Marvin Jones (knee) not spotted at practice Thursday
The Lions wideout is looking closer to doubtful now for Week 11 after being considered day-to-day with a bone bruise. Coming off a 13 target performance in Week 10, Kenny Golladay projects to again be a target monster against a Panthers secondary that was just obliterated by the Steelers pass-catchers. T.J. Jones would likely round out 2-WR sets, while RB Theo Riddick may be more heavily utilized if (Marvin) Jones misses Sunday’s game.
As reported by: Tim Twentyman Other tagged players: Kenny Golladay, TJ Jones, Theo Riddick A.J. Green Not Practicing
A.J. Green (toe) not practicing again Thursday and likely out this week. According to Paul Dehner “a pipe dream” that Green plays this week.
As reported by: Paul Dehner Jr. Twitter
Seattle RB's all Healthy
It appears all 3 RB’s will be healthy and involved for Seattle tonight. Pete Carroll said Monday that, when Carson, Davis, and Penny are healthy, “not everybody’s going to get the ball a lot”. This is going to be a tough situation to take a stab at on Thursday’s Showdown Slate.
As reported by: Pro Football Talk Chances Marvin Jones Plays are "Slim"
The ESPN article says “While Adam Schefter reported that Jones had a bone bruise, the chances of him playing against Carolina seem slim”. If this is the case then we need to bump Kenny Golladay up the board a bit. Also the Lions have two TE’s banged up. If all these injuries hold guys out, then a player like Theo Riddick could have sneaky value.
As reported by: ESPN Aaron Rodgers (knee) and Jimmy Graham (knee) both will play Thursday vs Seattle
Aaron Rodgers (knee) and Jimmy Graham (knee) both will play Thursday vs Seattle. Neither player being active is particularly surprising, given they have both been frequently limited in practice yet had no trouble suiting up for their games. The Packers will be without Randle Cobb in the passing attack so Graham may see a few extra looks, although Devante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling figure to be the most heavily targeted pass-catchers for Green Bay.
Other tagged players: Jimmy Graham Randall Cobb (hamstring) officially out Thursday, as expected
Randall Cobb (hamstring) has been officially ruled out Thursday, as expected. This is no surprise as he didn’t travel with the team to Seattle, but this confirms he won’t suit up on Thursday night. Look for Devante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling to be the most heavily-targeted Packers in the Green Bay passing attack in Cobb’s absence.
Stefon Diggs (ribs) practices in full, Adam Thielen (calf) limited Wednesday for the Vikings
Stefon Diggs (ribs) practiced in full, and Adam Thielen (calf) was limited in practice Wednesday for the Vikings. Diggs being a full go this early in the week all but ensures his availability for week 11, coming off of missing week 9 before the team’s week 10 bye due to the rib injury. Thielen was limited due to a calf issue, but there is nothing that suggests his status for week 11 is in any serious doubt as well. Look for the Vikings aerial attack to be back to full strength in a Sunday night divisional matchup with the Bears.
Other tagged players: Adam Thielen Royce Freeman (ankle) logs limited practice Wednesday for Broncos
Royce Freeman (ankle) was able to log a limited practice Wednesday for Broncos, which bodes well for his availability to return to action week 11 against the Chargers, coming off of the team’s week 10 bye. Freeman’s return makes the Broncos backfield situation a murky one, with Phillip Lindsay still the most appealing fantasy asset but Freeman playable as well. Freeman figures to return to his role of handling the early-down work, with Lindsay being more involved in the passing attack. Freeman’s return all but eliminates any fantasy value that Devontae Booker possessed, as he will see limited carries assuming Freeman makes his return.
Marvin Jones (knee) doesn't practice Wednesday for the Lions
Marvin Jones missed practice Wednesday for the Lions due to a knee injury. Jones’s inability to suit up leaves him firmly questionable for week 11, though his practice status Thursday and Friday will likely provide clarity as to his availability. If he were to miss, look for Kenny Golladay to see the bulk of the targets in the absence of Jones and the recently-traded Golden Tate, with Brandon Powell and TJ Jones also possibly seeing additional action in his absence.