Texans don't plan to rest starters in Week 17

Dec 23, 2019

Texans’ HC Bill O'Brien told reporters on a conference call today that he had no plans to rest players in Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Titans and “we are playing to win".

Fantasy Impact:

Despite likely being the AFC’s No. 4 seed, the Texans will opt to play their starters in Week 17. The Texans could improve their seeding but need a win with a Kansas City loss.

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Saints WR Tre'Quan Smith, K Wil Lutz designated to return

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yesterday · 7:20 PM EDT

The Saints designated linebacker Kwon Alexander, defensive end Marcus Davenport, and wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith for return from injured reserve on Tuesday. They designated kicker Wil Lutz for return on Monday and all four players could be activated in time to play against the Seahawks on Monday.

Related players: Marquez Callaway, Deonte Harris

Fantasy Impact:

Smith could help a receiving group that really lacks a top target. Callaway and Harris have led the way and have improved since the start of the season, but Smith could give the group a boost until Michael Thomas returns in a couple of weeks. Lutz had been a great kicking option in New Orleans, however this year's offense hasn't nearly been as high-powered as in previous years. Still, Lutz could be at least a solid kicker option if you're in the market.

Ravens sign RB Le'Veon Bell to 53-man roster

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yesterday · 6:56 PM EDT

The Ravens want to see more of Le’Veon Bell.

After Baltimore used his second of two available standard elevations for Sunday’s win over the Chargers, the team has signed Bell to the 53-man roster.

Related players: Devonta Freeman, Latavius Murray, Ty'Son Williams

Fantasy Impact:

Murray has been Baltimore’s lead back, but he was sidelined by an ankle injury in Sunday’s game. That could give Bell a larger role in the offense, especially if Murray can't go in Week 7. His injury isn't considered serious according to reports on Monday. Freeman also scored a touchdown in Week 6 as, strangely, the rookies Williams remains the odd man out of this veteran backfield.

Buccaneers Beat: TE Rob Gronkowski not at walkthrough

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yesterday · 5:16 PM EDT

The Buccaneers got the weekend off after beating the Eagles and returned to the facility on Tuesday for a walkthrough practice session.

Reporters at the session noted that tight end Rob Gronkowski was not in attendance.

Related players: O.J. Howard, Cameron Brate

Fantasy Impact:

Gronkowski has missed the last three games with injured ribs and has not taken part in any practices since being injured in the team’s Week 3 loss to the Rams. Howard has a huge game against the Eagles and if Gronk can't go in Week 7, he would certainly have to be considered a streaming option as it appears he's passed Brate in the team's TE pecking order.

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