Cody Latimer feels more confident

Aug 14, 2016

On Friday the Broncos learned Bennie Fowler, who has been contending with Latimer for the No. 3 receiver spot, will likely miss at least a few weeks with an elbow fracture.

Prior to the injury, Fowler, like Cody Latimer, had impressed in camp and the first preseason game, and although Fowler’s place on the team is likely secure, Latimer’s window of opportunity opened wider.

Fantasy Impact:

Latimer said his first two years in the league he was uncomfortable around Peyton Manning and the coaches for fear of messing up. He said it was a mental thing and it messed with him. With Fowler down for a while, Latimer has a chance to step into that WR3 role.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker officially Out for Week 17

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 8:09 PM EST

Seahawks ruled out RB Kenneth Walker III for Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

No mention of Charbonnet here, so we can assume he's in a good place to take a massive workload against a Bears defense that ranks 27th in RB aFPA. Fire up Charbs as an RB2.

Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on estimated practice report

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:01 PM EST

The Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on their estimated practice report because of a concussion, putting his status for this weekend in doubt.

Related Players: Kenny Pickett

Fantasy Impact:

Things aren't trending well for Hurts, as fantasy managers should be looking for a Championship Week back-up as soon as possible.

Steelers WR George Pickens officially Active for Christmas Day

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 11:39 AM EST

Chiefs Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones officially is inactive today vs. the Steelers.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. officially is inactive, WR George Pickens officially active.

Related Players: Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Mike Williams

Fantasy Impact:

The Steelers WR room looks a little more palatable with Pickens in the lineup, but it's still not enough to push Russell Wilson above deep-league SuperFlex territory. Consider Pickens a WR3 for Week 17.