Thanksgiving Injury Update

Nov 22, 2017

Redskins RB Samaje Perine (finger) is questionable, but is expected to play.

Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) is out. Vernon Davis continues to be a great start.

Giants WR Sterling Shepard (migraine) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable vs. the Redskins. Hopefully, we'll get an update tomorrow morning.

Chargers WRs Travis Benjamin (abdomen) and Mike Williams (knee) were both limited on Wednesday and questionable vs. Cowboys. Tyrell Williams is a decent dart throw if one or both are out.

Redskins WR Ryan Grant (calf) was limited on Wednesday and is questionable vs. the Giants.

Cowboys K Dan Baliey (groin) is listed as questionable but is expected to return this week.

yesterday

Dalvin Cook's exit from Minnesota "seems likely, if not completely certain"

Kevin Seifert

yesterday · 10:56 AM EDT

Per Kevin Seifert, "All that remains is for the Vikings to formalize Dalvin Cook's exit, a denouement that seems likely if not completely certain."

Related Players: Alexander Mattison

Fantasy Impact:

We've seen the Vikings allow Alexander Mattison to fill in as a 1v1 replacement for Cook in the past but fantasy managers often overlook how Mattison has been thoroughly inefficient with those opportunities over the last two seasons.

Nonetheless, rumors leading up to an eventual trade (hello, Dolphins) will continue to boost Mattison's stock until it finally shoots him up to where we should probably avoid him. At this time, Mattison's ADP is in the 7th round as the RB25.

Jun 01

Browns focused on feeding WR Elijah Moore

Zac Jackson

Jun 01 · 10:09 AM EDT

Per Zac, Elijah Moore was frequently targeted by Deshaun Watson throughout Wednesday's practice, mostly on quick passes. Their best connection of the day came in a red-zone 7-on-7 period for a touchdown as Moore used a double move and turned to see the ball delivered right where he wanted it. The Browns are clearly stressing three things: fast tempo, an attacking mindset on defense, and feeding wide receiver Moore.

Related Players: Marquise Brown, David Bell, Donovan Peoples-Jones

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson would continue later in the article; "We’re seeing Moore line up in different spots and plenty of Moore going in motion. How his exact role shakes out remains to be seen, but from two open practices, it’s clear the Browns want to get him the ball on short passes and let him create."

This is good news for Moore and those of us who wanted to see him get another chance after his interesting talent set was left to die on the vine while catching passes from the Zach Wilsons of the world. If the Browns really do use him in the inside and outside, there is a chance we can see Moore in some 2WR sets this season.

49ers QB Brock Purdy has resumed throwing

David Lombardi

Jun 01 · 10:03 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after having surgery on his elbow roughly three months ago, general manager John Lynch told SiriusXM radio Wednesday.

Related Players: Trey Lance, Sam Darnold

Fantasy Impact:

The article would go on to quote Lynch as saying that the 49ers are "incredibly encouraged" by Purdy's recovery and that the hopes are that he is ready for training camp and, thus, the regular season.

“I mentioned Trey, I mentioned Sam, we feel good about that position holistically,” he said. “So we’re not going to do anything to put Brock in a situation where he’s not fully healed. That means not just getting back, but getting back, getting reps in under your belt — the whole deal. So we’ll take it as it comes, as we’re doing. He’s working incredibly hard, and the early returns are good.”

Purdy should be considered the heavy betting favorite to step into Week 1 as the 49ers' starting quarterback.