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CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky dealing with hip injury
Source: ChicagoBears.com
Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky (hip) suffered a right hip pointer when he was sacked at the end of the second quarter in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Trubisky was pulled from the game late in favor of Chase Daniel, but Nagy insisted the move was made due to the injury.'Every decision that was made, it had zero to do with his play. It was completely based off his injury and where he was at,' Nagy said.
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Trubisky is the starter if he's healthy, but we'll see how long this hip injury lingers with him. Daniel is a seasoned veteran who has already started earlier this year when Trubisky was banged up. Adjust expectations for the Bears offense accordingly.
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IND - Optimism building for WR T.Y. Hilton
Source: The Athletic - Stephen Holder
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (calf) ramped up his rehab work and made 'great progress' last week, according to head coach Frank Reich. As such, he is 'very much in play' for Week 12, according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic.
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The Colts play on Thursday night against the Texans, and Hilton would be a welcome addition for their passing attack. Watch his status during this short week of practice.
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IND - RB Marlon Mack out at least this week
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack (hand) is not expected to play in Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 21. He'll see a specialist this week to figure out how long he'll be out.
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Jordan Wilkins missed Week 11, so the team turned to Johnathan Williams as their lead back with Mack down on Sunday. Williams responded with 13 carries for 116 yards and one catch for 31 yards. The Colts play on Thursday night, so Williams should get first priority at running back in Week 12.
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PIT - RB James Conner's Week 12 status unknown
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) appears to be in line for a questionable tag for Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He reportedly did not cause any more damage to his AC joint before leaving the Week 11 game against the Cleveland Browns, but his overall status versus the Bengals is 'up in the air,' according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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It's a great matchup against the Bengals in Week 12, but Fantasy GMs are going to have to watch the injury report closely. We'll know more about Conner's status later in the week.
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PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster dealing with knee issue
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee, concussion) suffered a knee injury in addition to a concussion on the play that knocked him out of the game in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. He is reportedly currently wearing a brace on his knee.
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It's just a down year for Smith-Schuster as he's dealt with losing his quarterback, more attention from defenses and nagging injuries. Watch his practice status during the week. Most Fantasy GMs have adjusted their expectations for Smith-Schuster based on his disappointing production in 2019.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston should play Week 12
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston (ankle) is expected to play in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons despite suffering an ankle sprain in Week 11 that was impacting his ability to step into throws, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Winston is a turnover machine this year and he could throw nearly 30 interceptions in 2019. The Buccaneers have given no indications of moving on from him this year but we fully expect them to find another quarterback for the 2020 season.
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ATL - TE Austin Hooper likely to sit Wednesday
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Austin Hooper (knee) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, but head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful he can return to practice later in the week.
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Hooper's knee injury was initially supposed to sideline him for a month. It might be a week or two before he actually is back in action. The Falcons aren't going to use a tight end much in his place, so Fantasy GMs need to look for help elsewhere.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman likely to miss Wednesday
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (foot) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, but head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful he can return to practice later in the week.
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We'll see if Freeman can get back out there on Thursday. He's trending in the right direction but no lock to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Brian Hill was the lead back for the Falcons in Week 11 but is splitting time with Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison in the backfield.
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IND - RB Jordan Wilkins eyeing Week 12 return
Source: CNHI Sports Indiana - George Bremer
Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins (ankle) told reporters his ankle 'feels great' and that he anticipates being ready to play in Week 12 versus the Houston Texans.
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Wilkins has had a speedy recovery from this ankle injury, so he could be in the mix on Thursday night against the Texans. Jonathan Williams had over 100 yards rushing on Sunday with Marlon Mack getting bounced due to a hand injury. Williams should get first chance to be the lead back. Nyheim Hines will continue to work as the team's change-of-pace back.
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CLE - TE David Njoku could practice Wednesday
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (wrist) is day-to-day and could possibly practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to head coach Freddie Kitchens.'We have to get him on the football field to see with his conditioning, physically, mentally. I don't know yet,' Kitchens said.
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Fantasy GMs need to be dialed in here. Njoku is eligible to come off IR in Week 12 and would be a great asset for the Browns and fantasy players. He's got TE1 upside if healthy because Njoku creates mismatches any time he's on the field and will be a trusted target of Baker Mayfield. We'll see what his conditioning is like this week and whether or not he'll get out there on game day.
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NYG - TE Evan Engram could return in Week 12
Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (foot) shed his walking boot Monday, Nov. 18, and believes he can resume running and cutting at some point later in the week. He told ESPN's Jordan Raanan that it is 'definitely possible' to return in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.
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Getting Engram back would be a boost for the Giants passing attack. He's missed a couple of games this year with injury and hasn't played since Week 9 against the Cowboys. We'll know more about his practice status during the week.
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HOU - WR Will Fuller likely game-time decision
Source: NFL Network - James Palmer
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 12 versus the Indianapolis Colts.
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It's a short week for the Texans as they play the Colts on Thursday night. Fantasy GMs have other options at the ready because of Fuller's injury history. We'd rather see him back for a week...and stay healthy (and produce)...before just blindly plugging him back into the lineup. Kenny Stills and Keke Coutee should get more work in Week 12.
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Source: footballguys.com
CHI - QB Mitchell Trubisky dealing with hip injury
Source: ChicagoBears.com
Chicago Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky (hip) suffered a right hip pointer when he was sacked at the end of the second quarter in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Trubisky was pulled from the game late in favor of Chase Daniel, but Nagy insisted the move was made due to the injury.'Every decision that was made, it had zero to do with his play. It was completely based off his injury and where he was at,' Nagy said.
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Trubisky is the starter if he's healthy, but we'll see how long this hip injury lingers with him. Daniel is a seasoned veteran who has already started earlier this year when Trubisky was banged up. Adjust expectations for the Bears offense accordingly.
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IND - Optimism building for WR T.Y. Hilton
Source: The Athletic - Stephen Holder
Indianapolis Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (calf) ramped up his rehab work and made 'great progress' last week, according to head coach Frank Reich. As such, he is 'very much in play' for Week 12, according to Stephen Holder of The Athletic.
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The Colts play on Thursday night against the Texans, and Hilton would be a welcome addition for their passing attack. Watch his status during this short week of practice.
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IND - RB Marlon Mack out at least this week
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack (hand) is not expected to play in Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 21. He'll see a specialist this week to figure out how long he'll be out.
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Jordan Wilkins missed Week 11, so the team turned to Johnathan Williams as their lead back with Mack down on Sunday. Williams responded with 13 carries for 116 yards and one catch for 31 yards. The Colts play on Thursday night, so Williams should get first priority at running back in Week 12.
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PIT - RB James Conner's Week 12 status unknown
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) appears to be in line for a questionable tag for Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He reportedly did not cause any more damage to his AC joint before leaving the Week 11 game against the Cleveland Browns, but his overall status versus the Bengals is 'up in the air,' according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
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It's a great matchup against the Bengals in Week 12, but Fantasy GMs are going to have to watch the injury report closely. We'll know more about Conner's status later in the week.
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PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster dealing with knee issue
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee, concussion) suffered a knee injury in addition to a concussion on the play that knocked him out of the game in Week 11 against the Cleveland Browns. He is reportedly currently wearing a brace on his knee.
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It's just a down year for Smith-Schuster as he's dealt with losing his quarterback, more attention from defenses and nagging injuries. Watch his practice status during the week. Most Fantasy GMs have adjusted their expectations for Smith-Schuster based on his disappointing production in 2019.
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TB - QB Jameis Winston should play Week 12
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston (ankle) is expected to play in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons despite suffering an ankle sprain in Week 11 that was impacting his ability to step into throws, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
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Winston is a turnover machine this year and he could throw nearly 30 interceptions in 2019. The Buccaneers have given no indications of moving on from him this year but we fully expect them to find another quarterback for the 2020 season.
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ATL - TE Austin Hooper likely to sit Wednesday
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Austin Hooper (knee) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, but head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful he can return to practice later in the week.
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Hooper's knee injury was initially supposed to sideline him for a month. It might be a week or two before he actually is back in action. The Falcons aren't going to use a tight end much in his place, so Fantasy GMs need to look for help elsewhere.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman likely to miss Wednesday
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (foot) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, but head coach Dan Quinn is hopeful he can return to practice later in the week.
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We'll see if Freeman can get back out there on Thursday. He's trending in the right direction but no lock to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Brian Hill was the lead back for the Falcons in Week 11 but is splitting time with Kenjon Barner and Qadree Ollison in the backfield.
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IND - RB Jordan Wilkins eyeing Week 12 return
Source: CNHI Sports Indiana - George Bremer
Indianapolis Colts RB Jordan Wilkins (ankle) told reporters his ankle 'feels great' and that he anticipates being ready to play in Week 12 versus the Houston Texans.
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Wilkins has had a speedy recovery from this ankle injury, so he could be in the mix on Thursday night against the Texans. Jonathan Williams had over 100 yards rushing on Sunday with Marlon Mack getting bounced due to a hand injury. Williams should get first chance to be the lead back. Nyheim Hines will continue to work as the team's change-of-pace back.
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CLE - TE David Njoku could practice Wednesday
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (wrist) is day-to-day and could possibly practice Wednesday, Nov. 20, according to head coach Freddie Kitchens.'We have to get him on the football field to see with his conditioning, physically, mentally. I don't know yet,' Kitchens said.
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Fantasy GMs need to be dialed in here. Njoku is eligible to come off IR in Week 12 and would be a great asset for the Browns and fantasy players. He's got TE1 upside if healthy because Njoku creates mismatches any time he's on the field and will be a trusted target of Baker Mayfield. We'll see what his conditioning is like this week and whether or not he'll get out there on game day.
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NYG - TE Evan Engram could return in Week 12
Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan
New York Giants TE Evan Engram (foot) shed his walking boot Monday, Nov. 18, and believes he can resume running and cutting at some point later in the week. He told ESPN's Jordan Raanan that it is 'definitely possible' to return in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.
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Getting Engram back would be a boost for the Giants passing attack. He's missed a couple of games this year with injury and hasn't played since Week 9 against the Cowboys. We'll know more about his practice status during the week.
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HOU - WR Will Fuller likely game-time decision
Source: NFL Network - James Palmer
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision for Week 12 versus the Indianapolis Colts.
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It's a short week for the Texans as they play the Colts on Thursday night. Fantasy GMs have other options at the ready because of Fuller's injury history. We'd rather see him back for a week...and stay healthy (and produce)...before just blindly plugging him back into the lineup. Kenny Stills and Keke Coutee should get more work in Week 12.
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