Jets Beat: Team will ride hot hand at RB

Sep 08, 2020

HC Adam Gase said towards the end of camp that he needed to do a better job getting LeVeon Bell the ball “in space.” While that hasn’t worked out too well in the running game, lining him up as a wideout provided some highlights late this summer. Frank Gore is as consistent as they come as a backup, and La'Mical Perine turned some heads before suffering an ugly, but not serious ankle injury in the Jets’ one MetLife Stadium practice. The fact the Jets didn’t put Perine on the injured reserve indicates he’s healthy now. That 1-2-3 punch is a solid one, assuming all parties stay healthy. Gase will ride the hot hand.

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't sound like great news for Bell and his owners, but reports from earlier this season said Bell was lining up all over as a receiver. Given the team's struggles to keep WR healthy, Bell should always have a role in the passing game which could help makeup for possible losses in touches in the run game. Other reports this offseason said Gase loves Gore from their time in Miami, and plans to keep him involved in the offense.

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.