Belichick: Patriots WR Josh Gordon's role expanding

Oct 16, 2018

Belichick on Josh Gordon: "I would just say his role is expanding weekly and we'll just see how it all plays out."

Fantasy Impact:

Gordon saw his snaps increase from 26.1% in Week 5 against the Colts to over 80% against the Chiefs last week. Gordon was targeted nine times and caught five balls for 42 yards. It seems like at this point Gordon is only going to improve on those numbers

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Chargers plan to designate RB Austin Ekeler for return

Tom Pelissero on Twitter

33 minutes ago

The Chargers plan to designate RB Austin Ekeler for return from injured reserve this week, per source.

Related players: Kalen Ballage, Joshua Kelley

Fantasy Impact:

Pelissero said it's not yet clear if he’ll play Sunday against the Bills, but Ekeler will practice for the first time since a significant hamstring injury in Week 4. The designated for return tag means his 21-day window will open. Ballage has been running as the lead back but Ekeler would likely jump right into that role again, making Ballage and Kelley backups.

Schefter: Ravens have 9 positive COVID tests this week

Adam Schefter on Twitter

38 minutes ago

Ravens now have had five players and four staffers test positive for COVID this week, sources tell ESPN.

Fantasy Impact:

Schefter added that Thursday night’s game vs. the Steelers is still on, as scheduled, but one source warned if there are further positive tests, it could mean postponing it. The thoughts by many seem to agree - if this was a normal Thursday game, it would be moved to Sunday at least, but it looks like the NFL is really trying not to cancel a prime time, Thanksgiving night game.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (shoulder) says he feels 'good'

John Weinfuss on Twitter

45 minutes ago

“I feel fine, I feel good.” — Kyler Murray on his right shoulder.

Fantasy Impact:

According to the rest of the tweet, Murray said his rest today was all precautionary. Sounds like he expects to play Sunday in New England. In another report from earlier today, Murray was seen rehabbing on the sideline.

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