Jets pick John Morton to run the offense

Jan 29, 2017

Jets planning to hire Saints WR coach John Morton as their OC, per league sources. Deal expected to be finalized soon.

Fantasy Impact:

Morton most recently was the wide receivers coach for the Saints and previously served as offensive coordinator for USC.

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49ers TE George Kittle (knee) returning to limited practice Wednesday

Rob Lowder on Twitter

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49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday that tight end George Kittle will return to practice in a limited fashion.

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle sat out Week 2 and Jordan Reed thrived in his absence, but it looks like Kittle may be on track to return for a Week 3 matchup with the Giants. Kittle is an elite TE1 option and a must-start anytime he takes the field, but it is unlikely he is back to 100% even if he does take the field Sunday. Kittle's return would be a big boost to a 49ers team decimated by injuries on both sides of the ball.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will start Week 3

Ian Rapoport on Twitter

27 minutes ago

The Chargers will start rookie QB Justin Herbert against the Panthers.

Fantasy Impact:

This news is hardly surprising in light of the shocking reports this morning about a team doctor inadvertently puncturing Tyrod Taylor's lung before the game last Sunday. Herbert threw a bad interception in Week 2, but otherwise looked poised in his first NFL start by racking up 311 yards and a touchdown through the air while adding another score on the ground. Herbert taking over the starting job might actually improve the outlook of the Chargers skill players in fantasy.

Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey (ankle) placed on IR, will miss at least 3 weeks

Field Yates on Twitter

39 minutes ago

The Panthers placed RB Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve Wednesday with a high ankle sprain.

Fantasy Impact:

Injured reserve is not as scary as it normally sounds with it only requiring the player to sit out three games this season, but this report puts a damper on McCaffrey's optimism from yesterday when he said he would beat his 4-6 week timetable. Mike Davis should take over the majority of the backfield work in Carolina, although the odds of him replicating McCaffrey's production are slim. McCaffrey will be eligible to return Week 6, but we will have to wait for additional reports to know whether he will be ready to play immediately when eligible.

Jets pick John Morton to run the offense

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