The unlikely combination of Curtis Painter and Pierre G...

Oct 13, 2011

The unlikely combination of Curtis Painter and Pierre Garcon has become one of the NFL's top quarterback-receiver tandems and a rare bright spot for the Colts this season.

The two have teamed up for 271 yards and four touchdowns the past two weeks.

Coach Jim Caldwell says Painter will keep the starting job after Kerry Collins recovers. Painter has a 100.0 quarterback rating and hasn't thrown an interception.

Garcon has overcome a history of drops to rank eighth in the NFL with 420 yards receiving. He has been Painter's go-to player instead of the more accomplished Reggie Wayne.

Fantasy Impact:

Since Painter has taken over, Garcon has one more target than Wayne, so it's not a sure bet that he favors Garcon. Still, he and #85 have shown a nice rapport over the last two weeks with four TD hookups.

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Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.