Packers Ty Montgomery has broken ribs

Sep 29, 2017

Packers RB Ty Montgomery suffered broken ribs, sources say, and won’t return. He did it early and played through it for several plays.

Related players: Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams

Fantasy Impact:

We asked our injury expert, Russell Manalastas, about Montgomery's recovery timeline: "With reports of multiple rib fractures, it's unlikely for him to be ready in 10 days, could be out a few weeks but ultimately comes down to pain tolerance. If it was single level rib fracture, then likelihood of him coming back sooner goes up, but if he's got a few ribs broken that becomes more troublesome to try and play through." Rapoport makes it sound as if it's the former, and that Montgomery will miss a week or two. Due to his ability to pass protect, Jamaal Williams had been running ahead of Aaron Jones, but Williams was also injured (knee) against the Bears, so Jones got the call. He finished with 49 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries. Jones has good measurables, especially his burst and agility scores, and it showed on Thursday night as he had several nice scampers. It's clear that he's the more explosive runner of the two, but it's not clear if the Packers are willing to play him ahead of Williams. Aaron Ripkowski is also an option if neither rookie is able to secure the starting gig while Montgomery is sidelined.

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Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

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

2 hours ago

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.

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, and Dre Greenlaw active for Week 15

Lindsey Pallares

3 hours ago

In Week 15, the red and gold have defensive lineman Nick Bosa and linebacker Dre Greenlaw active and ready for the team's second meeting with their NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams.

On the other side of the ball, the 49ers will have rookie running back Isaac Guerendo available against the Rams. He was listed as questionable on Wednesday on account of a foot sprain but was given the green light to play ahead of "Thursday Night Football."

Fantasy Impact:

We do expect Guerendo to handle the majority workload for TNF, but you do have to wonder if he gets the same type of workload he would have, had he avoided the injury report all week. Consider him closer to an RB3 than a locked-in RB2 he otherwise would have been.