Nick Foles expected to take over at quarterback

Jul 23, 2020

According to ESPN's Jeff Dickerson, 'unless Mitch Trubisky strings together a terrific training camp', it could only be a matter of time until Nick Foles permanently takes over under center for the Chicago Bears.

Fantasy Impact:

Mitch Trubisky has shown flashes of his upside in his time under center for the Chicago Bears, but with the team having a defense built to win now, the franchise is looking for their quarterback to help propel them to wins. Trubisky looked awful in 2019, and will be hard pressed to prove that he gives Chicago a better chance to win than former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles. Nagy has experience with Foles from their time together in both Philadelphia and Kansas City, as do some of the other assistants on the staff. This is likely a major part of the reason they chose to pursue him over one of this offseason's talented (and less expensive) free agent quarterbacks. His knowledge of the system and verbiage should help him overcome the lack of a normal offseason, and his proven track record makes him the Bears best option under center. Foles is an intriguing superflex and best ball target.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

1 hour ago

Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

Katherine Terrell on X

1 hour ago

Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.