Belichick: WR Chris Hogan 'one of our best players'

Aug 28, 2017

When asked about a specific player, Patriots coach Bill Belichick will often describe the player's preparedness ("works hard") and list several noticeable attributes ("smart, fast, instinctive").

Rarely does Belichick drop any line that reflects a superlative or ranking.

Keep that in mind when reading Belichick's response to a question about Chris Hogan during Monday's WEEI interview.

"Chris has done a good job for us," Belichick said. "I thought he did a good job last year. He's built on that with a year of experience. He's one of our best players, (and) again, another hard working guy that's tough. He's been very dependable for us."

Fantasy Impact:

Hogan had a career season in 2016 and seems poised to take another step this year, especially with Julian Edelman lost for the year. He has established an obvious rapport with Tom Brady. He starred in joint practices against the Texans and was terrific in Friday's preseason win over the Lions (four receptions, 70 yards, two touchdowns).

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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.