Texans RB Arian Foster will undergo groin surgery this week, out 3-6 months

Aug 05, 2015

Texans RB Arian Foster will undergo surgery to repair torn groin in Philadelphia Friday. Dr. William Meyers will reattach muscle to the bone. Foster expected to be placed on short term injured reserve. He can return after Week 8 and will miss at least the first eight games.

Fantasy Impact:

Foster's injury is believed to require at least three months recovery, which may allow for a return in Week 10 after the team's Week 9 bye. But that's probably a best-case scenario. The Texans struck out trying to sign Pierre Thomas, who would have taken over passing down duties. Alfred Blue, Chris Polk and Jonathan Grimes are now vying for snaps. Polk is the most intriguing prospect since he had two 1,400-yard seasons while in college and has had some success (4.7 YPC) in the NFL. Grimes also produced well in college, though he played for William & Mary, while Polk faced better competition while at Washington. Blue stepped in for Foster last year, but his career 3.1 YPC isn't very encouraging. However, he did fare better (3.74 YPC) in the six games in which he saw at least 10 carries.

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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.