McAdoo: 'I trust' RB Paul Perkins

Aug 14, 2017

Giants HC Ben McAdoo went out of his way to criticize RB Paul Perkins only getting seven yards on a run to open the Giants' first offensive series in last Friday's preseason-opening loss to the Steelers. The Giants needed more than that, McAdoo said, adding Perkins had to make a man miss or run over the safety to make it a bigger play.

Perkins has taken almost all his usual first-team reps in practice since then, but Orleans Darkwa did get a few snaps with the starters Monday.

"I trust him, I have a lot of confidence in him. He's a young player who is working hard to get better and has a lot of value for us," said McAdoo of Perkins.

Fantasy Impact:

McAdoo was a bit all over the place in the story when it came to Perkins, saying he's "considering all [the RBs] for the job" and "whoever plays the best is going to get the ball." But McAdoo would later clarify a bit saying, "By no means have I lost confidence in Paul Perkins." The story said what seems to be a pretty good summary of the situation - Perkins will have to actively maintain his 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.