Maroney may return kicks

May 26, 2009

New Patriots special teams coach Scott O'Brien hinted that Laurence Maroney is an option to replace Ellis Hobbs as the primary kickoff returner.
As a rookie in 2006, Maroney averaged an impressive 28.0 yards per return on 28 kicks. While it would add to Maroney's value in return yardage leagues, it may also signal that the Pats are not counting on him as the primary running back this season.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Cardinals "preparing" for Kyler Murray to start Week 9

Josh Weinfuss

yesterday · 3:39 PM EDT

The Arizona Cardinals are preparing quarterback Kyler Murray to start Monday night against the Dallas Cowboys, coach Jonathan Gannon said Thursday. Murray missed Arizona's past two games with a foot injury and was able to rest it longer during the Cardinals' bye last week.

Related Players: Jacoby Brissett

Fantasy Impact:

Murray's in a great spot to come into fantasy relevance against a Cowboys defense that ranks dead last in QB aFPA. Even if Murray doesn't scramble around a ton with a rehabbing foot, he should still be in easy consideration as a QB1.

Oct 29

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson misses Wednesday practice

Adam Schefter

Oct 29 · 7:07 PM EDT

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson didn’t practice today due to a toe injury.

Related Players: TreVeyon Henderson

Fantasy Impact:

Still early in the week, but Henderson would be an incredible RB2 candidate in what should be a very good matchup. We'll keep an eye on things, but the rookie might jump from potential FLEX candidate to must-start territory with quickness.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson officially off the injury report

Tom Pelissero

Oct 29 · 7:00 PM EDT

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is officially off the injury report and good to go Thursday night vs. Miami, along with every other player on the 53-man roster. At last, Baltimore getting healthy.

Related Players: Tyler Huntley

Fantasy Impact:

If Jackson is suiting up, he's in our lineups. Mark Andrews is still a touchdown-dependent top-15 option, but Zay Flowers moves back into fringe WR1 consideration.