Where Patriots RB Stevan Ridley might be on the depth c...

Sep 09, 2013

Where Patriots RB Stevan Ridley might be on the depth chart the next time it’s issued might be a closely-watched story line as the Patriots begin preparations for Thursday night’s home opener against the Jets. Ridley, who rushed for 1,263 yards last season, was asked if he thinks he needs to win his starting job back.

“Absolutely,” Ridley said. “Two turnovers, man, and I was out of there the rest of the game."

Fantasy Impact:

Shane Vereen took over and looked great as a runner and pass catcher. You have to wonder just how much Vereen would have played if not for Ridley's turnovers, though. Even so, Vereen appears to be a PPR flex play at the very least most weeks. It's always hard to tell how the Patriots will use their RBs and a depth chart may not always mean a lot, but, Vereen looks a little safer right now in a Thursday night game against the Jets.

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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.