ALERT: Big-name players in question this week

Sep 30, 2010

Some big-named players, especially RBs, are on the injury report and look to be game-time decisions this week. So, owners should adjust accordingly and plan for the possibility their guy(s) may not play.

Here is a little rundown:

Andre Johnson, WR - didn't practice Thursday, but did run. Looks to be a game-time decision. Jacoby Jones could see a more significant role against the Raiders.

Steven Jackson, RB - didn't practice Thursday. If he's not a go, Kenneth Darby could get the start against Seattle. He played well after Jackson went out last week, but traditionally backup RBs haven't stepped up when in a full-time role behind SJax.

Fred Taylor, RB - sat out Thursday and team resigned RB Thomas Clayton off the Browns practice, a sign they may not be counting on Taylor. The Pats play Monday night and BenJarvis Green-Ellis could be in store for more work.

Pierre Thomas, RB - didn't practice Thursday. Looks to be a game-time call, but team appears optimistic and haven't made any moves to bring in anther back. Chris Ivory could get a more significant role whether Thomas plays or not.

Ray Rice, RB - practiced Thursday but wore a non-contact jersey. He seems like he'll go, but has a tough matchup against the Steelers.

Jahvid Best, RB - missed a second straight day with a bad toe. Maurice Morris would start should Best not dress, but it's not a great matchup against the Packers.

Ryan Mathews, RB - appears to be able to play this week in a great matchup vs. Arizona.

Knowshon Moreno, RB - did not practice and things don't look good for Sunday against the Titans. Laurance Maroney and Correll Buckhalter figure to carry the load this week.

Fantasy Impact:

As always, continue to check back with 4for4 the rest of the week as we'll take you right up until 1 p.m. kickoffs with the latest news.

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.