Ravens optimistic about offense with return of RB Danny Woodhead

Nov 06, 2017

Ravens HC John Harbaugh said there is optimism surrounding the offense with the return of running backs Danny Woodhead (hamstring) and Terrance West (calf). Both will practice this week before players are given four days off for the bye. Woodhead, in particular, provides the biggest matchup problem for defenses and can provide a boost on third downs, which has been a trouble spot for Baltimore.

"I see an identity to this offense," Harbaugh said. "I understand the identity. I understand where we're going as an offense. I have a good feel for what we're trying to accomplish. I can look at it and see where we're going to build. I'm excited about it."

Fantasy Impact:

Perhaps based on that comment, Woodhead will be a big part of the offense. Woodhead was injured in Week 1, and played only six snaps, but touched the ball on four of them, which included three catches for 33 yards. If you can afford to stash him, now may be a good time to grab him.

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Chargers set to open window for RB J.K. Dobbins (knee)

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Chargers will be opening J.K. Dobbins' 21-day window today, Jim Harbaugh tells reporters.

Related players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has been on IR for the past four games with a knee injury. He's not a lock to play this week and he's not a lock for a safe workload even if he does play. The Chargers travel to New England in Week 17, so the matchup isn't a bad one. It's an early window game on Sunday, so owners should have plenty of notice. We'll also keep an eye on the practice reports this week.

Dolphins unsure of WR Jaylen Waddle's (knee) status for Week 17

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McDaniel non-committal on whether Jaylen Waddle (knee) will practice this week: "I'm expecting to get everything from Waddle that he can do... I've [talked to] the trainer to make sure we protect him from himself. We will see how the week progresses. I don't know exactly what it will look like."

Fantasy Impact:

Waddle owners should probably not count on Waddle for Week 17, or at the very least have a backup plan. Waddle and the Dolphins play the Browns in the later window on Sunday so it could further complicate things for owners who were hoping to play him.

Texans WR Tank Dell tore ACL, dislocated knee

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DeMeco Ryans says WR Tank Dell tore his ACL along with dislocating his knee.

Fantasy Impact:

No surprises here as it was a terrible injury to watch during the game. While he's obviously out for the season, the bigger question is what will his status be for 2025. It's a huge question mark at this point given the seriousness of the injury. Even if Dell is able to play next season, he may take a while to get back to 100%.