Broncos QB Joe Flacco (neck) out for Week 9

Oct 28, 2019

Just a day after he passionately criticized the team's coaching staff for overly-conservative decision-making, the Denver Broncos announced that quarterback Joe Flacco will be out for the team's Week 9 game against the Cleveland Browns. According to multiple reports, Flacco has a herniated disc in his neck and will be re-evaluated during the bye week, at which point it is possible that he could be placed on injured reserve.

Related players: Brandon Allen, Drew Lock

Fantasy Impact:

Allen will make the start in Week 9 the story said, but it's possible Lock could step in when he comes off IR later this season.

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Report: Chiefs, QB Patrick Mahomes agree to megadeal

ESPN

yesterday · 3:48 PM EDT

The Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year contract extension that ties him to Kansas City through the 2031 season, league sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Chiefs picked up Mahomes' fifth-year option for the 2021 season in April, putting him under contract for the next two seasons. The 10-year extension puts him under contract with the Chiefs for the next 12 seasons.

Fantasy Impact:

The Chiefs said they intended to sign their franchise quarterback to an extension but had previously indicated it might not happen until after this season, the story said. Mahomes, 24, was named Super Bowl MVP after Kansas City's 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers to become the first quarterback in NFL history to win a league MVP and Super Bowl before turning 25. Mahomes became the youngest quarterback to be named Super Bowl MVP and was the league MVP in 2018. Of course, Mahomes is also a top-tier fantasy QB, currently second in our rankings behind Lamar Jackson.

Patrick Mahomes signs a 10-year extension with the Chiefs

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 3:01 PM EDT

Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year -- 10-year! -- contract extension that ties him to Kansas City through the 2031 season, league sources tell ESPN.

Fantasy Impact:

Patrick Mahomes will now be crushing it for fantasy drafters through 2031.

Browns believe TE David Njoku can have great year

Josina Anderson on Twitter

yesterday · 12:25 PM EDT

My understanding is TE David Njoku remains a big part of the Browns plans, going back to the winter and the transition in the organization.

Related players: Austin Hooper

Fantasy Impact:

Njoku has wanted out of Cleveland for a while, according to reports, perhaps even more now with the Hooper signing. Anderson said the Browns believe Njoku can still have a great year for the team. Anderson added in the tweet the Bears are monitoring the situation.