Mendenhall good to play

Dec 27, 2009

Reporting live from Pittsburgh today, ESPN confirms what we told you Friday... RB Rashard Mendenhall (hip) and backup RB Willie Parker (knee) will play today.

Fantasy Impact:

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Jerick McKinnon (ribs) day-to-day

Matt Barrows - The Athletic

7 minutes ago

49ers RB Jerick McKinnon is day-to-day with bruised ribs, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic.

Related players: Jeff Wilson Jr., JaMycal Hasty

Fantasy Impact:

The 49ers cannot catch a break on the injury front. McKinnon played well in his first extended action in over two years, but Jeff Wilson Jr. outproduced him. McKinnon would get a fair share of touches if he plays Sunday against the Eagles, but it would not be surprising to see him sit a week to keep his bruised ribs from getting worse. Jeff Wilson Jr. would get the heavy workload if McKinnon could not play.

Jordan Reed (sprained MCL) out 6-8 weeks

Matt Barrows - The Athletic

11 minutes ago

49ers TE Jordan Reed will miss 6-8 weeks with a sprained MCL, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Reed was injured on a low hit during their win against the New York Giants. Reed was placed on Injured Reserve.

Related players: George Kittle, Ross Dwelley

Fantasy Impact:

Reed has never played a full 16-game schedule in his career. 2020 is no different. If George Kittle is sidelined again, Ross Dwelley will start at tight end for the 49ers.

Titans, Vikings close facilities after positive COVID-19 tests

Albert Breer via Twitter

14 minutes ago

The Tennessee Titans and Minnesota Vikings have closed their facilities due to Titans players and personnel testing positive for COVID-19, according to Albert Breer of the Monday Morning Quarterback and others.

Breer reported that the Titans are deep-cleaning their facility today and "there's no set criteria on re-opening, but NFL/Titans will allow infectious disease experts to guide that decision."

Positive tests were re-tested Tuesday morning and came back positive.

Minnesota reported no positive tests as of Tuesday morning.

Fantasy Impact:

This is troubling news on multiple fronts, but in terms of fantasy there is a realistic chance the Titans, Vikings, and their Week 4 opponents (Pittsburgh and Houston, respectively) are forced to move their bye week to this upcoming Sunday. This situation is very fluid and will also change waiver wire adds/drops. Make sure your claims are in if you have any player from those four teams.

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