Felix Jones expected to start Week 8

Oct 23, 2012

Dallas RB DeMarco Murray (sprained foot) no longer needs a scooter to get around. He was seen carrying crutches Monday without a limp.

But clearly he was given the crutches for reason. He's unlikely to return for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Felix Jones should start even though he got banged up against the Panthers and is nursing a strained neck and sprained knee.

So look for second-year player and former undrafted free agent Phillip Tanner to get a big load against the Giants. He's not as explosive as Jones or Murray, but he is a tough and steady inside runner. He also doesn't fumble and is a reliable pass protector.

Fantasy Impact:

With Jones banged up, Tanner could see work this week too, which means this may be a committee situation. The Giants are in the middle of the pack when it comes to allowing fantasy points to running backs, but right now neither of these guys seem like a safe play outside of a flex spot.

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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.