Hoyer could spell Brady at end of 2nd, 4th quarters

Jan 01, 2011

The Patriots (13-2) have the No. 1 AFC playoff seed locked up and, if last year’s finale is any indication, that means it’s a chance for some reserves to gain valuable experience.

Don’t be surprised if backup QB Brian Hoyer has a repeat of last year’s game, when he entered in the second and fourth quarters to attempt to lead scoring drives. Yet he spoke cautiously about the prospects of it, because one never knows what coach Bill Belichick will do.

“I got to take it like any other week and just be ready whether it’s the first quarter or last series of the game,” Hoyer said.

Fantasy Impact:

We still like Brady's upside, but you just never know when it comes to players playing in meaningless games.

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.