Daniel Thomas (hamstring) misses practice on Friday

Sep 30, 2011

Daniel Thomas (hamstring) missed practice on Friday.

Hamstring injuries aren’t new for Thomas, who missed time during training camp and the opener against New England with the same problem. He’s ranked eighth in AFC rushing and first among rookies with 202 yards in two games. He’s also sixth among those with 20 or more carries with an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

If Thomas can’t go, newly acquired Steve Slaton could be pressed into service. Slaton proved himself an all-purpose back in 2008 when he rushed for 1,282 yards. While Slaton hasn’t had much activity this season, rushing just seven times for 20 yards, he was only waived by Houston on Tuesday, so he should be in shape.

If not Slaton, then the bulk of carries would either go to Reggie Bush, whose hasn’t gotten the job done running inside all year, or Lex Hilliard, who has all of 26 career carries and never more than five in a game. His numbers this season: three carries, 5 yards, most if not all in short-yardage situations.

Fantasy Impact:

We don't expect Steve Slaton to get too much work after joining the Dolphins this week, so if Thomas misses Sunday's game, Reggie Bush will likely see the lion's share of the carries. The Chargers have been pretty good against opposing RBs this season.

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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.