Kolby Smith heading to IR?

Dec 05, 2009

Running back Kolby Smith, who missed part of last season because of a knee injury, could be in danger of cutting another season short. Chiefs coach Todd Haley acknowledged Friday that the ankle injury Smith suffered two weeks ago could land him on injured reserve.

“We’re having further evaluation,” Haley said. “We’ll see.”

Fantasy Impact:

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Browns QB Deshaun Watson reinstated ahead of Week 13

Ian Rapoport via Twitter

24 minutes ago

After an 11-game suspension for violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy, Browns  QB Deshaun Watson has complied with all the terms and now is officially back and active.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett

Fantasy Impact:

Coming off a huge win against the Buccaneers, Cleveland will now be playing Watson's former Texans. Brissett was the QB17 in points per game up to this point in the season, so that will operate as Watson's absolute floor.

Bengals WR Ja'Maar Chase expected to return Week 13

Ian Rapoport via Twitter

1 hour ago

The Bengals have won three in a row and reinforcements are on the way. Source says the plan is for star WR Ja’Marr Chase (hip) to return this week. He was close last week and is expected to go this week vs. the Chiefs.

Related Players: Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, Trenton Irwin

Fantasy Impact:

Higgins has made the most of his WR1 role, particularly these last two weeks when he went 16-262-1. Chase can plug right back into a fantasy WR1, while Higgins can operate as a fringe top-12 option in a possible shootout against the Chiefs.

Jaguars RB Travis Etienne was cleared to return Week 12

Cameron Wolfe via Twitter

2 hours ago

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said RB Travis Etienne was cleared to return to the game yesterday with his foot injury but he decided to hold him out not to risk it. They were planning to do more tests but Etienne said he was fine and team thought so too.

Related Players: JaMycal Hasty, Snoop Conner

Fantasy Impact:

It sounds like Etienne would be cleared in Week 13 which would be fantastic ahead of a matchup against the Bears porous defense.