If Willie Parker cannot get up to speed, the Steelers ...

Oct 01, 2009

If Willie Parker cannot get up to speed, the Steelers will have to count on Rashard Mendenhall Sunday night after coach Mike Tomlin counted him out last Sunday in Cincinnati.

Mendenhall, who ran into his quarterback in his first carry of the season vs. Tennessee, did not know the offense well enough to suit his coach. Parker takes partial blame for that.

"He made a lot of mistakes last week, and I was kind of on him and I think that's the reason he made mistakes," Parker said. "When you have people in your ear all the time, I mean it causes you to go out and play like he wants you to play, or coach wants you to play and you never really get back to playing like how you play."

Mendenhall took his medicine and said he is ready to make amends.

"It's just a learning experience, you know what I'm saying? You learn in the NFL that minor things are major, so be on top of everything. I'm just looking forward to get an opportunity and be able to play and show the fans and my teammates what I'm able to do."

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

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

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

Katherine Terrell on X

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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.