Jaguars want to get back to the run game

Nov 19, 2019

The Jaguars got quarterback Nick Foles back in the lineup against the Colts last Sunday and he threw the ball 47 times in his return to action.

In hindsight, head coach Doug Marrone thinks that might have been too much work for the quarterback in a 33-13 loss to the Colts. The Jaguars set a franchise-record for fewest rushing attempts in a game with nine with six of them coming during a first half that ended with the Colts up 10-7.

Related players: Leonard Fournette

Fantasy Impact:

Fournette had just eight rushing attempts last week, and after the Colts went up 24-7, Fournette didn't run the ball again. Marrone said he wants to get back to a more balanced offense this week against the Titans.

Jul 24

Bears trade Anthony Miller to Houston

Mike Garafolo

Jul 24 · 9:09 PM EDT

The #Bears are trading WR Anthony Miller to the #Texans, sources tell me and @RapSheet. Long rumored to be dealt, the former second-round pick gets a fresh start.

Fantasy Impact:

It's a fresh start for Anthony Miller, but this trade also shows the that Bears are confident in Darnell Mooney. Miller will have to get by Randall Cobb for slot work though, so expectations shouldn't be too high for Miller's fantasy season in 2021.

Dede Westbrook to sign with the Vikings

Josina Anderson

Jul 24 · 6:59 PM EDT

I'm told free agent WR Dede Westbrook is planning to sign a 1-year deal with the #Vikings on Sunday, per source.

Fantasy Impact:

Dede Westbrook suffered a torn ACL in Week 7 last season, ending his four-year stint in Jacksonville with a 160-1,720-9 line. He'll probably compete with Olabisi Johnson in training camp for their WR3 spot.

Jul 23

Michael Thomas to miss start of the season due to ankle surgery

Ian Rapoport

Jul 23 · 11:24 AM EDT

Sources: #Saints star WR Michael Thomas is expected to miss the start of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery to repair the ligaments in his ankle in June. Based on the timing of the surgery – and recommended 4 months of recovery – Thomas could be on the sideline for weeks.

Fantasy Impact:

It’s a brutal blow for Thomas and his owners. Projections currently assume eight missed games for Thomas, but we’ll update as more information comes in. Alvin Kamara has seen a big boost in usage when Thomas has missed in recent years. He has averaged 27.3 PPG (half-PPR) in the eight games that Thomas has missed compared to 15.5 PPG in the 21 games Thomas played. The loss of Drew Brees is a concern, but Kamara should be the focal point of the offense with Thomas sidelined. For now, Tre’Quan Smith, Adam Trautman and the other New Orleans receivers get a bump, but the Saints are a candidate to sign or trade for another receiver.

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