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Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) returns to practice Thursday
Larry Fitzgerald returned to practice Thursday after a hamstring injury kept him on Wednesday. Fitzgerald appears on track to play Sunday, where he will experience his first game with Josh Rosen starting under center.
Alshon Jeffery not at Thursday's practice
Despite being cleared for contact yesterday, it appears unlikely that Jeffrey will make his 2018 debut this Sunday against the Titans. If Jeffrey does indeed miss another game, look for Nelson Agholar and Zach Ertz to receive the bulk of the targets from Carson Wentz.
Evan Engram not practicing again Thursday
Evan Engram is not practicing again Thursday due to the sprained MCL he suffered last weekend, as expected. It is unlikely he suits up this weekend, which should further funnel most of the Giants passing targets to Odell Beckham Jr and Sterling Shepherd.
Bears WR Anthony Miller out Sunday
Per Ian Rapoport, it is not believed Miller will need surgery, but is out this week and is listed week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Look for Allen Robinson to soak up the bulk of the targets for the Bears, with Trey Burton and Taylor Gabriel also involved.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Eric Ebron back at practice Thursday
Eric Ebron is back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday’s practice with shoulder/knee injuries. With Jack Doyle missing practice again Thursday, it appears Ebron is in line to receive the bulk of the TE targets again this weekend, coming off of an 11 target game last Sunday against the Eagles. Ebron makes for an interesting cheap TE option this weekend who should be in line for a lot of looks in Doyle’s absence.
Jay Ajayi returns to practice Thursday, Darren Sproles still not practicing
Jay Ajayi returned to practice Thursday coming off of missing week 3 due to a back injury, while Darren Sproles still isn’t practicing due to a hamstring injury. If Ajayi suits up and Sproles misses, Ajayi should be in for as much of a workload as his back can handle, including goal line touches for the Eagles. If they both miss, consider taking a flier on Corey Clement, who would be in line for both run game and pass game involvement out of the backfield.
Other tagged players: Darren Sproles Jack Doyle (hip) not practicing again Thursday
Jack Doyle missed another practice Thursday with the lingering hip injury that kept him out of week 3 against the Eagles. If he misses another game this weekend, look for Eric Ebron to pick up the majority of the TE targets in his stead.
Charles Clay (shoulder) not practicing Thursday
Charles Clay is not practicing Thursday due to a shoulder injury. Jason Croom and Logan Thomas are listed as the backup TE’s for Buffalo should Clay not be able to suit up Sunday, although all possess little to no fantasy appeal as part of the Buffalo offense.
Upside abounds
While he’s had an uneven start, Callaway has the game-breaking ability to take a quick slant to the house. Newly-instated Baker Mayfield could be a big boost to Callaway’s value due to his accuracy and ability to hit receivers in stride and give more opportunities to run after the catch. At a fraction of Jarvis Landry’s cost, it’s possible that Callaway could even lead the team in yards if he hits a big play.
Big-play threat at a low cost
While he still runs fewer routes than ideal, Howard has been extremely efficient when on the field. Not many TEs have his big play ability and his team has been airing it out this year. With the Bears having already given up 2 TDs to TEs in the first 3 games, Howard has a great chance to get in this week. Having gone over 50 yards in every game this season, his early production looks very promising.
Athletic Tight End With Increased Opportunity
I’m of the opinion that a competent QB finally opens up the low priced David Njoku. Njoku has seen solid opportunity for a TE through three weeks as he’s second in targets on the Browns behind Jarvis Landry and his opportunity should increase with Baker Mayfield under center. The Browns TE has been on the field for 81.6% of offensive snaps this season and has run the second most routes on the team, once again only behind Landry. Njoku’s 6’4” 246 lb athletic frame makes him a strong red zone target, especially with the absence of Josh Gordon moving forward.
Usage set to increase
With Rex Burkhead being placed on IR and Kenyon Barner just coming in, White will undoubtedly be in for a role increase that wasn’t fully priced in. One thing I love about his usage is that Brady throws to him early and often, not just if the team is in catch-up mode. White is also a weapon in the redzone as a receiver, and could even get occasional goal-line work as a ball carrier. Plenty of upside.
Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Graham Set to Practice in Limited Fashion Thursday
Rodgers has been nursing a knee injury since Week 1. He hasn’t missed a beat and should be active Sunday in a solid matchup.
As reported by: Packers Twitter
Not your average rookie
In his relief duty last week, Mayfield flashed an elite level of accuracy rarely seen from a rookie. He completed 17-of-23 passes, with 3 of the incompletions being drops and another a throwaway. Watching the game, the player he reminded me of most was Drew Brees. Armed with solid playmakers, he’s in position to do plenty of damage this season. This is a player I want to be on while his price is still low.
Joe Mixon not Dressed for Practice and Likely Out This Week
Joe Mixon was at Bengals practice but did not dress. It is a solid indicator he won’t be available for Sundays game. Fire up Gio Bernard in a solid matchup against the Falcons
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Twitter