Patriots beat writer Rich Garvin on the status of WR Ch...

Sep 28, 2011

Patriots beat writer Rich Garvin on the status of WR Chad Ochocinco: "Two observations on the Ochocinco 'situation,' if you will. First, he’s currently on pace to finish with 27 receptions. Maybe he’ll end up with a few more, but anything above 35 or 40 would be shocking. It’s not like the 33-year-old Ochocinco was brought to Foxboro to be the No. 1 receiver, which was his role in Cincinnati for the last nine years. Or, for that matter, the second, third or fourth receiver. In the hierarchy of Patriots pass-catchers, Ochocinco is — and will continue to be — behind Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez, Rob Gronkowski, Deion Branch and, because of the way running backs are involved in the passing game, Danny Woodhead and/or Kevin Faulk, should Faulk return. He can master the offense all he wants — he isn’t moving up the ladder more than a rung."

Fantasy Impact:

Garvin's words certainly don't inspire confidence in Ochocinco's prospects for the rest of the season. His snaps increased exponentially in Week 3, but he's likely to go back to part-time duties once TE Aaron Hernandez returns.

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Bears RB D'Andre Swift, WR Keenan Allen both Questionable for Week 12

Scott Bair

33 minutes ago

D'Andre Swift is questionable to play Vikings with a groin injury, though he was limited Thursday and a full participant on Friday.

Keenan Allen is questionable with an ankle injury. He was limited on Friday, his first day on the participation report.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer, D.J. Moore, Rome Odunze

Fantasy Impact:

Separate reports called Swift "very likely" to play, but this is seemingly a new issue for Allen.

If Keenan were to miss Week 12, it would boost the floor of all pass-catchers, namely Moore, Oduzne, and Cole Kmet. Moore + Odunze would sneak closer to WR2 territory than their low-end WR3 designations they have with a healthy Allen.

Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco officially Out for Week 12

Matt McMullen

42 minutes ago

Charles Omenihu (knee) and Isiah Pacheco (ankle) won’t play on Sunday, per Coach Reid.

“Just taking it day-by-day,” Reid added.

Related Players: Samaje Perine

Fantasy Impact:

It was later reported that Pacheco was "healthy enough" but they're hoping to hold him back one more game with a short week coming up. This makes Hunt a volume-based RB2 in Week 12.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb returns to Friday practice

Joseph Hoyt

1 hour ago

CeeDee Lamb practiced today, per Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. That’s a good sign.

Lamb (back/foot) was limited in a walkthrough on Wednesday and missed practice on Thursday.

Related Players: Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Brooks, Ryan Flournoy

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously good news for the Cowboys' potential in rolling out an NFL offense in Week 12. The floor is capped for Lamb but we should expect a ton of action funneling his way against the Commanders, which puts him on the WR1/2 fringe.