Dennis Northcutt is at that crossroad with the Lions....

Aug 26, 2010

Dennis Northcutt is at that crossroad with the Lions.

"Whatever happens, trust me, I'm going to be OK because I have prepared myself for life," said Northcutt, who is beginning his 11th season very much on the bubble in a crowded, talented wide receiver corps. "I am prepared. I've taken care of my money in this league. I am going to be OK. But I enjoy football and I am going to play until God says it's time not to play."

Northcutt, 33, caught 35 passes for 357 yards his first season with Detroit last year. During the offseason, the Lions signed two free-agent receivers, Nate Burleson and Brian Clark. It was roundly assumed those signings signaled the end of Northcutt's days with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact:

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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.