Steelers Beat: Benny Snell is the better running back

Sep 15, 2020

People always have believed that when he’s 100 percent, James Conner is a much better back than Benny Snell. That might not be the case anymore. Conner was not good with a healthy ankle, tallying 9 yards on six carries with no explosiveness or speed. That was surprising because seeing him in camp for a month, the explosiveness and speed were there. Snell is just a better running back at this point, and I can’t see that changing. Snell is quicker than he was as a rookie — he dropped 12 pounds since last season — and that showed with a couple of long runs.

Fantasy Impact:

The story went on to say Snell is better than Conner, but HC Mike Tomlin has been hesitant to admit that with playing time. If that happens moving forward, it would be a mistake, the story said. Snell will likely be a popular pickup this week, especially for Conner owners. But for those who don't own Conner, it sounds like there is some potential here for Snell to take over this job if things continue on this path.

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Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.