Washington TE Niles Paul preparing for bigger role

Sep 08, 2014

The Washington Redskins had high hopes for TE Jordan Reed, who last season showed plenty of promise before despite missing seven games with various ailments. But the second-year tight end was unable to make it through the first quarter of Sunday’s 17-6 season opening loss to the Houston Texans before straining his left hamstring.

Niles Paul became the primary tight end thereafter, and he’s set to continue in that role with Reed’s status uncertain heading into Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at FedEx Field. Coach Jay Gruden indicated Reed would require an MRI exam, adding he could miss significant time.

“Same way I’ve been preparing since Day One,” Paul said Monday during the team’s open locker room. Tight ends “coach Wes [Phillips] told me to train like I was number one.”

Fantasy Impact:

Paul led the Redskins with 86 receiving yards on four catches but fumbled at the Houston 7 following a 48-yard catch. For those counting on Reed who now possibly find themselves in trouble at the position if he were to miss time, Paul could be a guy to look to at least in the short term. We'll continue to keep you update on Reed's MRI, but reports Sunday night indicated Gruden was concerned about the severity.

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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.