Pats Beat: Julian Edelman back to form

Aug 08, 2016

Capping off a hurry-up, 11-on-11 drill, Edelman ran a post corner route to the back right of the end zone and made an over-the-shoulder, diving catch on a perfect delivery from quarterback Tom Brady. The fiery Edelman got to his feet and then spiked the football with Gronk-like authority before getting a congratulatory head-butt from Brady.

Then, to the surprise of few, Edelman let the defense know about it, first turning to cornerback Justin Coleman, who had been in tight coverage, and then firing up more trash talk to defenders along the sideline. He also appeared to be jawing at defensive coaches.

"You definitely know he's out there because he's talking," joked safety Duron Harmon. "It's good to see him back. He's a great teammate, a great player, and he's a pleasure to work with."

Fantasy Impact:

Good news for Edelman owners. Edelman is once again poised to be a top-PPR WR this year. Unfortunately, with Tom Brady suspended for four games, it's going to lower his preseason ranking. If you can get Edelman on the cheap, he should get a boost starting in Week 5 when Brady returns.

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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.