Patriots may 'proceed cautiously' with RB Dion Lewis

Oct 13, 2016

As we saw with Rob Gronkowski's hamstring issue, the Patriots will be patient in bringing back injured players, especially if they continue to cruise through the regular season.

While it's impossible to predict injuries, the Pats want to give themselves the best chance to be healthy heading into the playoffs. They certainly do not want a repeat of 2015, when the league's best team was wrecked by injuries late in the year.

For this reason, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Patriots proceed cautiously with Dion Lewis.

Per PUP rules...

The earliest Lewis can return to practice: Monday, October 17

The latest Lewis can begin practicing: Tuesday, November 22

The earliest Lewis can make his 2016 debut: Week 7 versus Pittsburgh

The latest Lewis can make his 2016 debut: Week 14 versus Baltimore

Fantasy Impact:

If Lewis returns to practice next week, it's a great sign for his midseason availability. He's eligible to return to practice on Oct 17.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.