Games kick off in a few hours, and we've got a few updates on the questionable guys. Sounds like most will be playing, although a couple of big names are still uncertain.
Josh Jacobs (knee, questionable) is the biggest question. The Packers will apparently have him test things out in pregame warmups. To me, that's a decent amount of risk, and I'm leaning toward benching him and taking my chances with the closest available player in the rankings. That said, I would only use Emanuel Wilson if Jacobs is actually inactive.
Aaron Rodgers is the other one. Reportedly, he wants to play but Steelers doctors want to be more careful. Rodgers isn't such a slam dunk great start that I'd use him if I had another viable alternative, which most teams probably do or can find on waivers last minute if need be.
Kenneth Walker (glute) is expected to play, I would use him as ranked.
Alvin Kamara (ankle) is also expected to play. Playing well (he's a starting running back who hasn't scored since Week 1) is less certain.
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to play. Not sure if there's any truth to the idea that his agent called him and said, "It's the Bengals, take an adrenaline shot of some sort and suit up."
Chris Godwin (fibula) is expected to play for the Bucs. If you're planning on a starting a wide receiver who we didn't even include in our top 79 at the position and who reportedly will be on a snap count (can we maybe leave terms like "pitch count" to sports that include pitching?), good luck.
Xavier Worthy (ankle) is expected to play for Kansas City.
As always, if I see anything notable between now and the early kickoffs, I'll post in the comments below.
--Andy Richardson
27 Reader Comments:
Ben Hogevoll
Edward Pena
Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)
Etienne and JJ pretty similar, I like both. Go with your gut on that one I guess
Chris Gilroy
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Jason Kaufman
Tyson Traveller
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Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)
Jeff Zwiers
Sarah Clark
Chris Gilroy
Danny Weisberg
Ben Hogevoll
Patricia Scott
Patricia Scott
Craig Larimer
Andy Richardson (Fantasy Index)
How the Patriots might use their 2 running backs ...no one can say for certain. But they're facing a Bengals defense giving up a league worst 161 rushing yards, so there's a lot of upside if it's 50-50 or even 60-40. Similar with Pittsburgh against Chicago backfield, and Warren when healthy has been their main back, with Gainwell not carrying it a ton. Lawrence-McCarthy, rankings good there.
Patricia Scott
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jose cisneros
jose cisneros
Mitchell Ross
Jason Kaufman
Brian Hofstad
I know you had Love higher than Daniel Jones already but Love has burned me too many times and the colder weather and wind are probably factors.
Thanks
Matt Funke
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