More on kicker Graham Gano

Dec 08, 2009

Updating a previous news story, Graham Gano was signed by the Washington Redskins today.

He was signed by the Ravens in 2009 but did not make the cut as Steve Hauschka got the job.

Before entering the NFL, Gano kicked for Florida State.

Gano has said his work ethic is something he takes pride in, "I plan on making that a mainstay in my career. My conditioning and preparation...".

We believe Gano is more than capable of making long field goals and he can place the ball well on shorter kickoffs.

In college, Gano handled pressure well, making his share of pressure filled field goals. In addition, he's actually not a bad punter as well.

On the down side, his kickoff distance could become an issue in the NFL.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

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.