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TJ Jones Has No Appeal In Week 7
10/17:Detroit Lions wide receiver TJ Jones has played just 20 combined snaps in his last two games and has not been targeted once. Jones is an afterthought in the offense with receivers like Golden Tate, Kenny Golladay, and Marvin Jones in the mix. Especially in a tough matchup with the Dolphins, leave the Lions fourth wide receiver on waivers where he belongs.Source: NFL.com
Marvin Jones Is A Risky Play On Sunday
10/17:Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones saved his owners in Week 5 when he hauled in an eight-yard touchdown, his only reception against the Packers. As each game is played, it seems as though Kenny Golladay has supplanted Jones as the big-play threat for the Lions. With just 16 receptions for 231 yards, Jones has served his purpose by finding the end zone three times. This week against the Dolphins, things won't get any easier for him as Miami's secondary has been one of the best in the league this year. In his favor though is that the average yards per attempt against the Dolphins is 8.1 yards, so if Stafford can find Jones for one deep ball, it could pay off big for owners. However, tread lightly this week and label Jones as a boom-or-bust WR4.Source: NFL.com
Kenny Golladay Has Tough Matchup In Week 7
10/17:Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has vaulted himself into the fantasy limelight with a strong start to the season, posting 27 catches for 428 yards and three scores through five games. However, Golladay is welcomed out of the bye week with a likely matchup of Xavien Howard. Despite the tough matchup, the second-year receiver very well may be the best pass catcher on his team, and that alone will have Matthew Stafford looking his way. Expect a floor of a WR3 with his touchdown upside giving him a big boost. Regardless, he should be in your lineup.Source: NFL.com
Golden Tate Looks To Continue Solid Season Against Dolphins
10/17:Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate leads the team in targets (51), receptions (33), and receiving yards (431), while also tying for the team lead with three touchdowns. Tate goes into a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins on pace to set a career high in receptions and yards. Drawing a matchup with rookie Minkah Fitzpatrick in the slot, Tate has a chance to post a solid day. The rest of the Dolphins defense is solid, so Matthew Stafford could be looking Tate's way quite often on Sunday. See Tate as the usual WR2 in PPR formats, and if he can find the end zone you'll reap the benefits.Source: NFL.com
Ryan Tannehill Unable To Throw
10/17:Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday. He worked on his footwork and handed the ball off with his right arm, but he didn't throw. "Anything that has to do with pocket movement, footwork, things like that, he can do everything,"read more...
Greg Zuerlein Ready To Return This Week
10/17:Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Greg the Leg has been out since injuring his groin on Sept. 16, but he's primed to return in Week 7 against the 49ers after the team cut Cairo Santos (the fill-in) on Tuesday. Zuerlein has one of the strongest legs in the league and kicks for one of the best offenses around. Pick him up if he's still on the waiver wire and start him this week.Source: Orange County Register - Rich Hammond
Josh Reynolds Limited In Practice
10/17:Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hand) was limited in practice on Wednesday. It's a new injury for Reynolds, but it shouldn't keep him out of Week 7 against the 49ers. With Cooper Kupp (knee) likely missing multiple games, Reynolds should enter the fray in three-receiver sets this weekend. It'll make him a flex consideration in deeper leagues.Source: Orange County Register - Rich Hammond
Julian Edelman Lands On Injury Report
10/17:New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (heel) is on the injury report this week and was limited in practice on Wednesday. The Pats usually list most of their playmakers on the injury report, but they usually play. Edelman didn't appear to be injured on Sunday night, so he should be fine for his third game of the season this Sunday against Chicago. He's caught 11 of his 16 targets the past two weeks for 111 yards and a touchdown, so he'll be a must-start in fantasy leagues, especially in PPR formats.Source: The Boston Globe - Ben Volin
Dante Pettis, Trent Taylor Limited In Practice
10/17:San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dante Pettis (knee) and Trent Taylor (back) were both limited in practice on Wednesday, suggesting that they could return in Week 7 against the Rams. Pettis hasn't played since Sept. 23, while Taylor was inactive on Monday night. Even if both players are able to return this Sunday, neither would be on the fantasy radar for a starting spot. Taylor is the team's slot man when healthy, and he's caught 16 of 23 targets for 125 yards and a touchdown in five games played in 2018.Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
Joe Flacco Working On Avoiding Tipped Passes
10/17:Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is uncharacteristically having a problem with deflected passes. According to ESPN Stats and Information, Flacco has had 11 passes knocked down, which is tied for the most in the league this season. The 11th-year pro has never finished higher than 16th in passes batted in a season. He is coming off a so-so performance in Week 6 and ranks ninth in the league in passing yards, as he has attempted the second most passes in the league. Flacco is currently 18th in fantasy points among quarterbacks and has a low floor, but with a potentially appealing matchup against the Saints, he is a mid-to-high QB2 option.Source: Jamison Hensley- ESPN
Pierre Garcon Misses Practice Wednesday
10/17:San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Garcon played on Monday night despite being questionable, so the Niners are likely just resting the veteran on a short week. He caught four of his six targets for 37 yards in the loss to the Packers, and Garcon doesn't have a touchdown or more than five catches or 57 yards on the season. He's a glorified possession receiver with limited upside as a WR4/flex. We'd expect him to play against the Rams unless he has a setback this week.Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
Khalil Mack Sits Out Of Practice
10/17:Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) was not at practice on Wednesday after injuring his ankle in the overtime loss to the Dolphins in Week 6. It remains to be seen if this injury will actually keep Mack from playing, but if he's out, it'd obviously be a huge loss for a strong Bears defense going up against the Patriots this Sunday. Mack has 19 tackles and five sacks on the year, but last Sunday was definitely his worst game of the season with just two tackles and no sacks. It's quite possible the ankle injury played a huge part in that. If Mack is playing, he's a must-start in IDP leagues.Source: ChicagoBears.com
Allen Robinson Listed As Limited Wednesday
10/17:Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) was limited in practice on Wednesday. It's a new injury for the Bears top receiver, but it doesn't look serious enough to keep him out in Week 7's showdown against the Patriots. Robinson has caught touchdowns in back-to-back games and will have WR2 upside in a good matchup against the Patriots this Sunday.Source: ChicagoBears.com
Dalvin Cook Practicing In Full
10/17:Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is practicing in full on Wednesday. It looks like Week 7 against the Jets will finally be the week that Cook returns after aggravating his hamstring in Week 4 on Thursday night. He's been a fantasy bust thus far, rushing 36 times for 98 scoreless yards (2.7 yards per carry) in just three games. He could have his workload limited if he returns, too, making him a low-end RB2 this weekend.Source: Vikings.com
Cameron Meredith Limited Coming Off Bye
10/17:New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. The Saints continue to be cautious with Meredith's knee after he missed all of last season. His role continues to grow in the offense, as he's seen more targets and more snaps in all three of the games he's played in. With Ted Ginn potentially missing another game, Meredith should see decent playing time once again. However, he'll be a shaky WR4/flex against a nasty Ravens defense on the road.Source: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Josh Katzenstein
