ARI's Hightower listed first on depth chart at RB

Aug 12, 2010

To outside observers, especially those fantasy team owners who have drafted running back Beanie Wells, it might seem strange that Tim Hightower continues to start for the Cardinals.

It's not so weird to coach Ken Whisenhunt, or to anyone who knows how Whisenhunt operates.

Hightower embodies everything Whisenhunt wants from his players.

"Tim is versatile, he's tough, and he runs well with the ball," Whisenhunt said. "And we have a lot more information about Tim in different situations than we do with Beanie.

"The way we've set things up with our team, Beanie's got to earn that. Beanie's working hard to try to do that. That's what you want."

Fantasy Impact:

Don't believe the hype. Here at 4for4 we have Wells at 24th at RB, nine spots higher than Hightower. Wells' ADP is actually the third round while Hightower is the 12th round, making it very possible to land both if you like the tandem. With an unstable QB situation, the Cards should try to run more.

today

Jaguars TE Evan Engram out for the remainder of the season

J.P. Shadrick

1 hour ago

TE Evan Engram out for the season. Surgery coming on labrum in shoulder.

Related Players: Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Josiah Deguara

Fantasy Impact:

Bummer for Engram, who will finish the season as the TE16 with 7.3 half-PPR PPG in nine weeks.

It's unlikely that Strange pops up as a TE streamer through the remainder of the season, with no more byes on the horizon.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:56 PM EST

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown has received final clearance to practice, paving the way for him to play before the regular season ends.

Brown, who is recovering from surgery to repair his SC joint, should have his window opened Friday or Monday. The team will be cautious.

Fantasy Impact:

If Brown were cleared by Week 17, he would be incredibly tough to start in pretty much any sort of fantasy league with Championships on the line. However, he could be an interesting click for Playoff-only leagues if he can ramp up in time.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker misses second straight practice

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

For a second straight day today, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III didn’t practice due to his calf injury.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like things should be cleared out for Charbonnet once again in what could be a very close game against the Packers. If Walker misses Week 15, fire Charbs up as a high-end RB2.