RADIO
Cowboys Release Brice Butler
10/22:The Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver Brice Butler on Monday in order to make room on the roster after they acquired Amari Cooper from the Raiders for a first-round pick. Butler missed his only target this year for Dallas in just two games. Cooper will immediately become the team's No. 1 wideout, but he'll have to learn a new offense and could remain hit or miss for fantasy owners in the short term. His presence will undoubtedly hurt the already low ceilings of receivers Cole Beasley, Allen Hurns and rookie Michael Gallup.Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater
Ed Dickson Has Chance To Play Significant Snaps In Week 8
10/22:Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said tight end Ed Dickson (groin) has been working hard leading up to this week and should have a chance to play quite a bit in Week 8 against the Lions if he gets through his practice work this week. Dickson has been on the Non-Football Injury list all year but should return and be the team's main pass-catching tight end with Will Dissly on Injured Reserve and Nick Vannett also hurt. Don't expect much from Dickson right off the bat, but he is worth a stash in deeper leagues or for those owners desperate at the position.Source: Pro Football Talk - Curtis Crabtree
Joe Flacco Posts Fourth Multi-Score Game
10/22:Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco bounced back from two average performances, at best, with two touchdown tosses versus the New Orleans Saints. It was his fourth multi-touchdown game of the season. Flacco connected with tight end Mark Andrews and wide receiver John Brown for the scores. His 14-yard strike to Brown brought the Ravens within 24-23 with 24 seconds remaining, but kicker Justin Tucker pushed the PAT wide right. The 33-year-old finished the game 23 of 39 (59 percent) for 279 yards. With Flacco on pace to have one of the best seasons of his career, the 11th-year pro remains a QB2 going forward.Source: Baltimore Ravens
Justin Tucker Misses First Career PAT
10/22:Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed his first career extra-point attempt at the most inopportune time as the Ravens fell to the Saints 24-23 on Sunday evening. Following wide receiver John Brown's 14-yard touchdown reception with 24 seconds remaining, it appeared the Ravens were headed for overtime for a second time this season. However, Tucker -- the most accurate field-goal kicker in NFL history -- pushed the kick wide right for his first PAT miss in 223 tries. He entered the game as the only player with more than 200 attempts to have never missed an extra point. Tucker did finish with five fantasy points for the game. The seventh-year sure-footed pro is still a weekly top-10 play.Source: Nick Shook- NFL
Marshawn Lynch Headed To IR
10/22:Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (groin) is headed to Injured Reserve, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Lynch was ruled out for about a month last week after their game against the Seahawks and now officially on IR. He is able to return in 8 weeks, but until then the backfield work will be split by Doug Martin, Jalen Richard and potentially Deandre Washington, but their roles are unclear as of now.Source: Ian Rapoport, NFL Network
Le'Veon Bell Will Not Report In Week 8
10/22:Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will not join the team for their Week 8 game against the Cleveland Browns. There had been a report a few weeks earlier that Bell would be back after the Week 7 bye. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport hinted on Monday that Bell may not join the team until after the October 30 trade deadline. Bell has missed all six of the Steelers' games this season to show his displeasure over the lack of a long-term contract. James Conner will remain the team's lead back in Week 8.Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Jaguars Release Jamaal Charles
10/22:The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Jamaal Charles on Monday after he had only six carries in two games. With the team acquiring Carlos Hyde last Friday, there's no need for Charles on the roster with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) likely sidelined through the team's Week 9 bye.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Cody Kessler To See First-Team Practice Reps
10/22:While Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles will start in Week 8 in London against the Eagles after being benched in Week 7, backup Cody Kessler will receive practice repetitions with the first-team offense, according to a source. If Bortles struggles early again in London, the team could turn to Kessler again. Bortles has earned the short leash with his poor play this year. He's gone over 300 yards in a game three times but also has under 200 yards passing in three other contests, not counting Week 7. Bortles has nine touchdowns and eight interceptions and a 60.6 completion percentage. It hasn't helped that running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) hasn't played in a full game this year. Bortles will be a low-end QB2 for Week 8 across the pond.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Brock Osweiler To Start Again In Week 8
10/22:Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler has already been confirmed as the starter for the Dolphins Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for the third-consecutive game. Osweiler has played well as a starter having thrown for over 600 yards and five touchdowns in the past two weeks. Osweiler is an option at QB2 but isn't an excellent option as the Dolphins receiving core continues to be littered with injuries.Source: SB Nation
Adam Vinatieri Dealing With Groin Injury
10/22:Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) has been dealing with a groin injury, and the team will work out kickers in the next few days. However, no decision on whether Vinatieri will play in Week 8 against the Raiders will be made until later in the week. The ageless wonder made a 36-yard kick in the 37-5 blowout win over the Bills but missed two of his four extra-points attempts and aggravated his injury. The 45-year-old will remain a strong fantasy kicker against Oakland's porous defense if he's active, but it's looking like he might be held out.Source: The Athletic - Stephen Holder
Derek Anderson Named Starter For Week 8
10/22:Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced that quarterback Derek Anderson will start in Week 8 against the Patriots on Monday night with rookie Josh Allen (elbow) set to miss another week. In his first start for Buffalo after signing the previous week, Anderson was pitiful, going 20-for-31 for 175 yards, no touchdowns, three interceptions and a lost fumble. Although New England's defense has been giving up a ton of yards and points, Anderson isn't a starting option, even in two-QB leagues. The Patriots defense/special teams will be a popular streaming option this week.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
DaeSean Hamilton Has Sprained MCL
10/22:Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Daesean Hamilton (knee) is dealing with an MCL sprain after being injured in the Week 7 game against the Cardinals last Thursday. Hamilton has been serving as a punt returner and No. 4 wideout behind Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders and rookie Courtland Sutton, so he doesn't have any immediate fantasy value to speak of. Expect Hamilton to be sidelined for a few weeks.Source: 9News - Mike Klis
Danny Amendola, Mike Gesicki Limited Monday
10/22:In an estimation of the injury report, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Danny Amendola (shoulder) and rookie tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) would've both been limited in practice on Monday. Both should be fine to play this Thursday against the Texans. With Albert Wilson (hip) and Kenny Stills (groin) both out, Amendola and Gesicki could see bigger roles in the passing game. Amendola will be a WR3/flex for PPR leagues as a waiver pickup, while Gesicki remains a desperation TE2. Tight end A.J. Derby (foot) missed practice again and seems unlikely to play this week.Source: Miami Herald - Al Butler
Kenny Stills Ruled Out For Week 8
10/22:Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) has been ruled out for Week 8 on Thursday against the Texans and could possibly be out longer. It's been downhill ever since Stills caught four passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. He hasn't had more than three catches or 61 yards in any game since then and can now be dropped in most leagues. With Albert Wilson now possibly out for the season as well, Danny Amendola, Jakeem Grant and Devante Parker will be featured in three-wide sets on Thursday. Amendola is the most attractive fantasy option in PPR leagues and will be a popular waiver pickup this week.Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe
Blake Bortles Remains Starter
10/22:The Jacksonville Jaguars will stick with Blake Bortles as the team's starting quarterback for the Week 8 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Though the team benched Bortles during a rough Week 7 performance against the Texans for backup Cody Kessler, they'll keep Bortles in the starting lineup for at least another week. Don't expect much from Bortles in this matchup, and continue to monitor the situation to see if the Jaguars turn to Kessler if Bortles has another bad week.Source: John Oehser
