DeMarco Murray targets Week 11, must pass tests

Nov 12, 2012

Dallas starting running back DeMarco Murray, who has missed the last four games with a sprained foot, said he is hoping he can return for the Cleveland game next Sunday.

Murray thought he had a chance to play against the Eagles, but he still hasn't passed flexibility and strength tests to get cleared to play.

"It's a possibility," Murray said of playing against the Browns. "I'm hoping. We'll see. I need to pass these tests."

Fantasy Impact:

Murray said right after the injury that he thought he'd be back, so best not to get too excited... Without Murray Sunday, Felix Jones carried 16 times for 71 yards to lead the rushing attack. The matchup against the Browns would be a good one for Dallas to continue to try and get the running game going no matter who the starting back is, but either Murray or Jones would be solid plays next week.

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Raiders RB Alexander Mattison set to return Week 15, Sincere McCormick still starting

Levi Edwards

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Antonio Pierce stated that Sincere McCormick will remain the team’s starting running back even with Alexander Mattison nearing a return this week.

“He deserves it. … He has run his tail off.”

Related Players: Ameer Abdullah

Fantasy Impact:

At 2-11, the Raiders would be silly to not see what they have in McCormick, with 31-year-old Abdullah and Mattison, who is on a one-year contract, only there to give the former UDFA a breather. Consider McCormick a volume-based RB3.

Giants QB Drew Lock in walking boot, Tommy DeVito set to start Week 15

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Giants HC Brian Daboll told reporters that QB Drew Lock is in a walking boot due to a heel injury and Tommy DeVito now is expected to start Sunday vs. the Ravens.

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens path to an overall D/ST1 finish on the week becomes a little clearer. DeVito can safely be kept on benches in SuperFlex leagues on a week with zero byes.

Bills WR Keon Coleman, TE Dalton Kincaid return to practice ahead of Week 15

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Good news on the way for Buffalo: Bills WR Keon Coleman (wrist) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee) are expected to practice fully today. A positive step forward in advance of the showdown with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

It's probably still best to start other options over Kincaid, as he takes on a Lions defense that ranks 4th in TE aFPA, but there could be a ton of points here, so if you're in a bind he makes sense as a top-15ish option.

As for Coleman, he's more in the boom/bust WR4 range as Shakir should continue standing atop the target share.