Of Rob Gronkowski’s eight touchdown catches in nine gam...

Nov 16, 2011

Of Rob Gronkowski’s eight touchdown catches in nine games this season, seven have come from inside the red zone. Both of his scoring plays in Sunday night’s rout of the New York Jets [team stats] originated in the red. Last year as a rookie, nine of his 10 touchdowns were red-zone specials, giving him 16-of-18 in less than two seasons.

Prior to Gronkowski’s arrival, the offense had its struggles getting from the 20-yard line to the end zone. But with Gronkowski making the tough catches in close, and with BenJarvus Green-Ellis providing the rugged goal-line runs, the Pats are the second-best team in the league, behind the Tennessee Titans [team stats], in the red zone this season.

Down there, everything compresses. The passing zones are smaller and tighter, so having a 6-foot-6, 265-pound target like Gronkowski is a welcome sight.

Fantasy Impact:

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

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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

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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

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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.