Ravens TE Ben Watson (Achilles) out for the year

Aug 27, 2016

The Ravens have lost their first projected starter to a season-ending injury. Tight end Ben Watson suffered a torn right Achilles tendon on the first play of Saturday night’s preseason game against the Detroit Lions.

The 13-year pro, who was signed as an unrestricted free agent after catching 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns for the New Orleans Saints, appeared to suffer the non-contact injury while running a route. He needed assistance from a pair of trainers to limp off the field and was taken straight to the locker room.

Fantasy Impact:

Once a position of depth, the Ravens have been hammered with injuries at TE. Dennis Pitta was battling back from a second major hip surgery when he suffered broken finger in a skirmish with a teammate. Maxx Williams (unspecified) was unavailable in the game. Watson was replaced by Crockett Gilmore. Gilmore and Williams look like they are next in line for the most action with Watson lost. Pitta hasn't played since Week 3 of 2014, so even if he recovers from the finger injury, it's hard to imagine him making an immediate impact.

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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.