One reason to be optimistic about Eagles RB LeSean McCoy

Oct 02, 2014

Last season's starting right tackle for the Eagles, Lane Johnson, finally returns this weekend after serving a four game suspension. That is big news for RB LeSean McCoy, as Johnson was one of the best running blocking lineman on the team last season when the running back lead the league in rushing. It also allows the Eagles to be more balanced in their approach, as they can run behind both Johnson and left tackle Jason Peters now, instead of running just to the left, which they have done more of this season.

Johnson being back not only helps the Eagles at tackle, but also at guard, as it allows veteran Todd Herremans to move back to his natural position at right guard. Herremans had been playing some tackle with Johnson suspended and other players injured, but now he gets the chance to move back inside. That gives McCoy his entire right side of the line back.

"I am so used to those guys," McCoy said, "and I know how well they block."

Fantasy Impact:

Johnson was a good run blocker in 2013, though he struggled in pass protection. Still, his return is a good boost for an offensive line that has been decimated by injury. The Rams are #10 in RB aFPA, though they have yielded 5.1 YPC and four rushing touchdowns in three games. We're not expecting a monster game from McCoy, but he should fare better than he did in the last two weeks.

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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.