Browns release RB Ben Tate

Nov 18, 2014

Browns announced they have waived RB Ben Tate.

Fantasy Impact:

The writing was on the wall following Week 11's game, as Tate was not happy with his limited role in the team's loss against Houston, Tate's former team. Still, it's a bit surprising this happened so quickly. Isaiah Crowell very well could benefit the most here, but we think both Crowell and Terrance West are playable backs going forward.

Outside of a matchup with the Bills in Week 13, the Browns have a very good slate of RB matchups the rest of the way (ATL, BUF, IND, CIN, CAR). The team stuck with Crowell even after fumbling early on, and he came into Week 11 with a much better yards per rush average (4.59) than either Tate (3.13) or West (3.64). The addition of Josh Gordon could very well open up the running game a little more too, which is obviously good news for owners of both.

Clearly, Crowell and West are worth a pickup if they are available in your league. Tate owners should hold tight and see where he lands. He has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent.

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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.