Ronald Jones still considered the starter

Sep 03, 2020

According to James Palmer on Twitter, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians stated that Ronald Jones is still the starter. Arians had this to say: “It’s his job. Nothing is going to change for him.”

Fantasy Impact:

James Palmer shared that Bruce Arians would go on to say that “He doesn’t see him losing that starting job or anything changing. BA said Fournette is going to have to cut out his role in the backfield.”. He said that Fournette “added some outstanding depth to the RB room”. He added that “RB is one place you can’t have enough good guys. When you can get a player as good as Fournette that’s a move you make. BA said ROJO is still the guy and McCoy will still have his role”. As expected, Fournette is not going to be handed anything in Tampa Bay, and he will have to earn a role in the backfield. According to Palmer, the addition of Fournette may also speak to where the team feels Ke’Shawn Vaughn is at following a lengthy stay on the reserve/COVID list, and some struggles in camp.

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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.