Pats TE Rob Gronkowski (punctured lung) expected to miss Week 11

Nov 14, 2016

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski suffered what is believed to be a punctured lung in the team's loss to Seattle, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Rapoport reports that Gronkowski is expected to miss one game with the injury.

Related players: Martellus Bennett

Fantasy Impact:

The Patriots have enviable depth at tight end with Martellus Bennett enjoying a Pro Bowl-caliber season so he likely sees a bulk of the targets. The schedule also works in New England's favor as the team is heading to San Francisco to face the 1-9 49ers in Week 11, a game the Patriots should be able to handle without Gronk, likely eliminating any slim chance he could play. Gronkowski missed five plays after taking a big hit from safety Earl Thomas during the game.

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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.