Lions RB Best appears to be 'long shot' to play Turkey Day

Nov 22, 2010

The Lions have been coy about the health of running back Jahvid Best's feet for the last six weeks. Sunday, their actions spoke louder than any words.

Best, ailing from turf toe injuries on both feet, was unable to play anywhere near his capabilities against the Cowboys. He did not start and his playing time was limited.

There was no burst of speed. He was unable to make quick cuts. It was painful to watch. There was a run in the second half where he had room around left end. A healthy Best would have made a big gain. Sunday, though, he was unable to get to the edge.

Maurice Morris (10 carries for 31 yards) and fullback Jerome Felton (four for 14) carried most of the load. The Lions amassed 75 yards rushing.

Now it appears Best is a long shot to be ready to play Thursday.

Fantasy Impact:

If Best can't go, Maurice Morris will probably get a bulk of the carries like last week with Kevin Smith now on IR. It's a matchup to stay away from as New England comes to town and most likely plans on not keeping this game close.

yesterday

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson officially Out for Week 12

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:12 PM EST

Cowboys list TE Jake Ferguson as out for Sunday’s game vs. Washington due to his concussion.

Related Players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

This puts Schoonmaker more or less in TE streaming consideration, but there are far better options this week, which puts him low on the totem pole.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith officially Out for Week 12

Mike Garafolo

yesterday · 4:04 PM EST

Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday against the Rams.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Dallas Goedert

Fantasy Impact:

It's a bit of a crapshoot as to who the "WR2" on the offense will be, but now that he's ruled out, Brown and Goedert should get a nice boost to their bottom line. That would lock Goedert into a no-doubt TE1 role in Week 12.