NFL will not place Antonio Brown on exempt list

Sep 13, 2019

The NFL will not place Patriots WR Antonio Brown on the commissioner's exempt list, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Dolphins, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact:

There was some wonder about whether the league would place Brown on the commissioner's exempt list with Brown facing sexual assault and rape charges. But because he is facing a civil lawsuit, not a criminal lawsuit, the NFL has chosen not to exercise the option of the exempt list. The question now is how much will Brown play Sunday. The talent is unquestioned. There are also plenty of mouths to feed now in New England. We currently have Brown ranked No. 30 among wide receivers in PPR and third among Patriots wide receivers, behind Julian Edelman (No. 14) and Josh Gordon (No. 29). Brown hasn't spent much practice time with the Patriots but has been practicing. But the talent alone makes him at least flex-worthy.

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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.