Texans RB Arian Foster will undergo groin surgery this week, out 3-6 months

Aug 05, 2015

Texans RB Arian Foster will undergo surgery to repair torn groin in Philadelphia Friday. Dr. William Meyers will reattach muscle to the bone. Foster expected to be placed on short term injured reserve. He can return after Week 8 and will miss at least the first eight games.

Fantasy Impact:

Foster's injury is believed to require at least three months recovery, which may allow for a return in Week 10 after the team's Week 9 bye. But that's probably a best-case scenario. The Texans struck out trying to sign Pierre Thomas, who would have taken over passing down duties. Alfred Blue, Chris Polk and Jonathan Grimes are now vying for snaps. Polk is the most intriguing prospect since he had two 1,400-yard seasons while in college and has had some success (4.7 YPC) in the NFL. Grimes also produced well in college, though he played for William & Mary, while Polk faced better competition while at Washington. Blue stepped in for Foster last year, but his career 3.1 YPC isn't very encouraging. However, he did fare better (3.74 YPC) in the six games in which he saw at least 10 carries.

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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.