Decision to be made today on Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (elbow)

Sep 16, 2019

A decision is expected today on whether Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger will need elbow surgery, per league sources.

Fantasy Impact:

Schefter went on to say Roethlisberger wants to avoid surgery at all costs, but ultimately doctors will decide whether that’s possible. If Ben misses time, Rudolph will be under center for the Steelers. He played pretty well trying to rally the Steelers from behind against the Seahawks Sunday, and would get the 49ers on the road in Week 3.

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Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins (hamstring) limited Tuesday

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 8:28 PM EDT

It’s less clear if Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins will be back. He was listed as a limited participant for the second straight day after missing almost all of Sunday’s loss to the Texans (hamstring).

Fantasy Impact:

Even if Watkins plays on a short week in Week 7, with the return of Tyreek Hill last week hurts the fantasy value of Watkins.

Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) practices fully

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 8:24 PM EDT

Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders is moving in the right direction when it comes to playing in Thursday night’s game against the Chiefs. He practiced fully on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact:

Sanders hurt his knee in Sunday’s win over the Titans, but was listed as a limited participant in Monday’s estimated practice report. Sanders has had positive reports all week when it comes to playing in Week 7 on TNF, and looks like he's good to go in a good matchup against the Chiefs.

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph still in concussion protocol

CBS Sports

yesterday · 8:20 PM EDT

Steelers QB Mason Rudolph was still in the concussion protocol as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Mark Kaboly of The Athletic.

Related players: Devlin Hodges

Fantasy Impact:

This despite a recent report stating that Rudolph was cleared by an independent neurologist to play in the days leading up to Sunday night's game, the story said. Other reports say the Steelers, after their Week 7 bye, plan to start Rudolph Week 8 against the Dolphins. If he doesn't clear protocol, it will be Hodges in Week 8.

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