Skins RB Matt Jones says shoulder 'feels awesome'

Sep 05, 2016

Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones expressed optimism that his sprained left shoulder won't be an issue when they play Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener.

Coach Jay Gruden slowed the talk of Jones being ready for certain, but he did say, "that's the intent right now."

"It feels awesome," Jones said about his shoulder. "Two weeks ago I couldn't move it, now I'm out here banging around. I'm in a great position right now.

Fantasy Impact:

Jones injured his shoulder in the second preseason game and has not practiced since, sitting out the final two games this summer. But he practiced Monday, albeit in a yellow jersey signifying no contact. But Jones stayed after practice to work on pass protection drills, hitting a dummy bag held by a player with full force. Jones said he'll be full-go in Wednesday's practice - though Gruden said that might not happen until Thursday -- in preparation for the Sept. 12 season opener.

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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.