Report has Julian Edelman out 6-8 weeks

Nov 17, 2015

According to NFL Network's Albert Breer, Julian Edelman underwent surgery on Monday to have a screw inserted into his foot. Following the procedure, Edelman is expected to be out six to eight weeks.

Edelman joins Dion Lewis and Nate Solder as key offensive players suffering long-term injuries for the Patriots. Lewis and Solder have been placed on injured reserve, ending their seasons, but Edelman is eligible to return upon recovering. The Patriots aren't expected to place him on injured reserve, which brings hope that he can come back for a postseason run.

Fantasy Impact:

This falls right in line with another report we had Monday that it's a similar timetable to Dez Bryant, who returned after six weeks. That would possibly bring Edelman back around the Week 16-17 time frame. It seems like Edelman will safely be back for the NFL playoffs, but the rest of the fantasy regular season and fantasy playoffs is very much in doubt at this point. WRs Danny Amendola and Brandon LaFell and TE Scott Chandler should all see more targets.

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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.