The connection between Aaron Rodgers and Jermichael Fin...

Aug 18, 2013

The connection between Aaron Rodgers and Jermichael Finley is stronger this year than last.

Finley had a 25-yard reception and a 33-yard catch-and-run on his way to 78 yards on four receptions Saturday night. With Greg Jennings out of the picture and Jordy Nelson easing into the regular season, don't be surprised if Finley comes through with a career year in a contract push.

Fantasy Impact:

Finley is looking like a pretty nice option as a TE who can be taken in the middle rounds of drafts. Drops have always been a concern, but it seems like he's gaining back trust in Rodgers.

yesterday

Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson officially Out for Week 12

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 4:12 PM EST

Cowboys list TE Jake Ferguson as out for Sunday’s game vs. Washington due to his concussion.

Related Players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

This puts Schoonmaker more or less in TE streaming consideration, but there are far better options this week, which puts him low on the totem pole.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith officially Out for Week 12

Mike Garafolo

yesterday · 4:04 PM EST

Eagles ruled out WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) for Sunday against the Rams.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Johnny Wilson, Dallas Goedert

Fantasy Impact:

It's a bit of a crapshoot as to who the "WR2" on the offense will be, but now that he's ruled out, Brown and Goedert should get a nice boost to their bottom line. That would lock Goedert into a no-doubt TE1 role in Week 12.