Colts Tamme to fill in for Clark at TE

Oct 21, 2010

Tight end Jacob Tamme, a fourth-round selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, has caught six regular-season passes for 47 yards.

“It's something we talk a lot about around here, 'Next Man Up,'' Tamme said. “We'll be doing the same thing there. We don't know the exact situation, but the bottom line is we have to step up, get in there, have some fun and do some good things. We're obviously our best team with Dal, but we don't know what's going to happen, and it will be a chance for the ‘Next Man Up’ motto to take place again.

“I prepare every week to get ready to go in there on offense, and we have a real good offense. I've learned a whole lot from Dal. We'll all get in there and do our best to move the ball and help put points on the board.”

Tamme, who also is one of the Colts' top special teams players, also caught 10 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie in the preseason. He had two touchdown receptions this past preseason.

“He has assets that allow him to be flexible, to play multiple positions,” Caldwell said. “He can play in-line. He can play obviously wide receiver. He can play in the slot. He's a pretty versatile performer.”

Fantasy Impact:

Tamme is no Dallas Clark, but if you're in a pinch, it looks like he's going to get some looks in this offense. Manning likes to spread things around so if Tamme gets open, he'll get the ball. He'll need more than Wayne and a banged up Garcon. Fortunately for the Colts, they have a bye this week to get everyone ready.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.