Patriots WR Malcolm Mitchell has knee surgery; 2018 season in jeopardy

Jul 23, 2018

The Providence Journal's Mark Daniels reports that wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell had a procedure done on his knee. He followed up by saying it would be an "uphill climb" for him to play in 2018.

UPDATE: Ian Rapoport reported that Mitchell's procedure was not a surgery, but rather to "promote healing" in his troubling knee. This is still not great for his 2018 prospects, but a clarification on what happened was necessary.

Fantasy Impact:

Mitchell's health has been a constant problem since entering the league, and it explains why rumors of the Patriots attempting to trade him leaked earlier today. Mitchell being out of the picture clears the way for players like Jordan Matthews and Kenny Britt to seize starting roles during Julian Edelman's suspension to start the year.

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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.