Vikings WR Justin Jefferson gets treated as a WR1

Nov 03, 2020

Before Sunday’s game, Packers coach Matt LaFleur raised some eyebrows with his praise for Vikings rookie receiver Justin Jefferson, saying: “This guy is going to be a legitimate No. 1 receiver in this league if he isn’t already.”

Well, LaFleur backed up those comments by being the first coach to treat Jefferson as a legitimate No. 1 receiver even on a team with Thielen. When both receivers were outside, the Packers sent their top cornerback Jaire Alexander to shadow Jefferson, not Thielen.

Fantasy Impact:

The story concluded it's going to be a fun matchup to watch in the coming years. Alexander is 23 and already one of the best cornerbacks in the league. Jefferson is 21 and already getting treated as a No. 1 receiver seven games into his NFL career. On Sunday, Jefferson caught only three passes for 26 yards, though it’s worth noting that it was a windy day and Cousins threw only nine passes to wide receivers.

today

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo "plans to play" TNF

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he "feels good," sources said.

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette *if* Guerendo is forced out, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Otherwise, consider the fourth-round rookie a fantasy RB2.

yesterday

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo listed as Questionable for TNF

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 5:33 PM EST

— The 49ers ruled out LT Trent Williams (ankle) and S Malik Mustapha (chest), but RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) is questionable. So is Dre Greenlaw, who was full today.
— The Rams ruled out TE Tyler Higbee (knee) and Cobie Durant (chest).

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Rams WRs Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington Questionable for TNF

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:30 PM EST

Rams are listing WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), and TE Davis Allen (shoulder) as questionable for Thursday night’s game versus the 49ers.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't really impact Nacua or Kupp either way, but Atwell could log a little extra work here. Consider him a very deep league WR5.