Devonta Freeman signed to Ravens active roster

Sep 16, 2021

The Baltimore Ravens have promoted running back Devonta Freeman to the active roster.

Fantasy Impact:

The Ravens released Trenton Cannon earlier this week, so the writing was on the wall that one of Freeman or Le'Veon Bell would get a promotion for Week 2. Ty'Son Williams looked good as a runner but received just 51 percent of the snaps against the Las Vegas Raiders, despite knowing the playbook much better than Latavius Murray and Cannon. Murray played 14 fewer snaps and was much less effective but still received 10 carries to Williams' 9. Enter Devonta Freeman. The need for another veteran on the active roster was accelerated by Williams' struggles in pass protection, something that will be key for the Ravens until Alejandro Villanueva adjusts to his new scheme. The addition of Freeman to the active roster suggests that Le'Veon Bell is still not in football shape and that a dreaded three man running back by committee may be forming in Baltimore. Freeman is nothing more than a speculative add at this point but does eat into the upside of both Ty'Son Williams and Latavius Murray.

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.