Browns QB Cody Kessler out of protocol

Oct 31, 2016

Josh McCown got another spin as the starting quarterback for the Browns in Week Eight after recovering from a broken collarbone at the same time that the Browns were without Cody Kessler due to a concussion.

McCown’s return to the lineup may have been a short one, however. Browns coach Hue Jackson said Monday that Kessler has been cleared to return to action after passing through the concussion protocol, which makes him an option to start against the Cowboys and Jackson said that decision will come after seeing the players in practice this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Jackson said he thinks it's too early to talk about Kessler jumping right back into the starting QB spot. Sounds like Jackson wants to see him practice first.

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.