Victor Cruz running on grass

Sep 21, 2015

Progress. There finally seems to have been some substantial progress for Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz and his troublesome calf.

For the first time in over a month, Cruz has done some running outside of the pool and on grass. He seems to be inching closer to a return, possibly even by Week 4 in Buffalo. It would be his first game since tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee last October against the Philadelphia Eagles and injuring his calf this summer during training camp. Cruz and the Giants were confident the knee would be ready for Week 1.

"Nothing has been said differently about his status, except the fact that they continue to extend his work," coach Tom Coughlin said on Monday. "They're pleased with that part of it."

Fantasy Impact:

Cruz had been running in a pool and working on the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill over the past few weeks in an effort to get back on the field. But because there was blood in the calf at one point, he was being brought along slowly. Cruz would be a welcome addition to the Giants offense and should boost the fantasy value of Eli Manning and perhaps give more space to Odell Beckham Jr.

yesterday

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.