Vikes RB Peterson likely starts camp on PUP list

Jul 19, 2012

The countdown will be on the moment Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (6-foot-1, 217 pounds) reports to training camp, a little less than seven months removed from left knee reconstruction.

But the smart money says it'll be at least a couple of weeks -- perhaps after the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 at San Francisco -- before he's activated from the camp/physically unable to perform list. That still would give him plenty of time to ramp up and play some role in the Sept. 9 opener.

Toby Gerhart (6-0, 231) figures to shoulder a heavier load until Peterson's back to his Pro Bowl form, which could take all season.

Fantasy Impact:

Peterson is current our 15th RB in standard scoring formats. We wouldn't touch him at his current 2nd round ADP. Peterson may very well come into true form later in the season for the fantasy stretch run or playoffs, but we're not counting on much to start the season. Gerhart has an ADP of the 11th round, so if you do end up with Peterson, or protected him in a keeper league, it's a good idea to take Gerhart a round or so early.

today

Jaguars TE Evan Engram out for the remainder of the season

J.P. Shadrick

1 hour ago

TE Evan Engram out for the season. Surgery coming on labrum in shoulder.

Related Players: Brenton Strange, Luke Farrell, Josiah Deguara

Fantasy Impact:

Bummer for Engram, who will finish the season as the TE16 with 7.3 half-PPR PPG in nine weeks.

It's unlikely that Strange pops up as a TE streamer through the remainder of the season, with no more byes on the horizon.

yesterday

Chiefs WR Hollywood Brown's practice window to open "Friday or Monday"

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:56 PM EST

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

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

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.