49ers say QB Colin Kaepernick will start Week 7

Oct 17, 2016

On Monday afternoon, San Francisco 49ers coach Chip Kelly confirmed what likely didn't come as much of a surprise: Colin Kaepernick will remain the starting quarterback for the game Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Related players: Blaine Gabbert

Fantasy Impact:

Kelly thought Kaepernick played "OK" but could obviously improve. His numbers were similar to what Gabbert has posted but did misfire on open receivers.

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Rashaad Penny (hamstring) questionable for Sunday

Gregg Bell

yesterday · 5:28 PM EDT

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters RB Rashaad Penny injured his hamstring during Friday’s walkthrough and is now questionable for Sunday’s game against the Saints.

Fantasy Impact:

Penny’s injury opens the door for more work for Chris Carson and perhaps C.J. Prosise. Penny was performing well and earning more work in the Seahawks offense, so it will be interesting to see how the carries are shared between Carson and Prosise, especially with the slow start for Carson.

Browns place David Njoku on IR

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:05 PM EDT

The Browns have placed TE David Njoku on injured reserve with a broken wrist.

Fantasy Impact:

Njoku was already expected to miss at least a month and the Browns have their bye in Week 8. The Browns have decided to place Njoku on injured reserve, meaning he will now miss at least eight weeks. Demetrius Harris is currently the starter for the Browns so expect the Browns to make a move to upgrade the position.

Patriots release Antonio Brown

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:20 PM EDT

The Patriots have released WR Antonio Brown.

Fantasy Impact:

That was extremely quick. He lasts just one game in New England. But in the end, the whirlwind of news off the field surrounding Brown was too much to ignore and the Patriots decided to just cut their losses on Brown. The Patriots will eat almost $6 million in 2019 and almost $5 million in dead money by releasing Brown. Even without Brown, the Patriots still field a pretty dynamic receiving group with Josh Gordon, Julian Edelman and a rising Phillip Dorsett. The big question now is where Brown's next opportunity will be. If it couldn't happen in New England, it may be a good while before another team comes calling, especially the drama that will inevitably follow. Brown may be in for a long wait before suiting up and worrying about which helmet he will be playing with.

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