Fantasy News

Jeff Driskel is moving to tight end.

Driskel has played in 15 games (nine starts) at quarterback throughout his career, and he’s played pretty well by using his athleticism to run around and make plays when necessary. But the Florida and Louisiana Tech product is making the move to tight end at 28 years old. Driskel probably figures this well help him get on the field more, and he has the athleticism to pull this off. It’s an interesting move and something to keep an eye on in dynasty leagues.

11/18/21 - 05:58 PM ET

The Falcons placed Hayden Hurst (ankle) on injured reserve.

Hurst will now miss at least the next three games for the Falcons, starting tonight against the Patriots. Hopefully he’s able to return in Week 13, but for now Kyle Pitts could be set for even more targets in Atlanta’s offense.

11/18/21 - 04:02 PM ET

Tyron Johnson is signing with the Raiders practice squad, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Johnson is said to have a chance to be called up quickly, and it’s frankly a surprise he hasn’t been given an extended opportunity in 2021 after catching 20-of-26 targets for 398 yards and three touchdowns last year as a rookie with the Chargers. Las Vegas has been looking for an answer alongside Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards at wide receiver.

Via: Ian Rapoport 11/18/21 - 02:13 PM ET

The Patriots have waived Malcolm Perry.

Perry had been on injured reserve with a foot issue, but New England is moving on with their skill-position talent remaining healthy for the most part. We’ll see if Perry is claimed before becoming a free agent.

11/17/21 - 04:25 PM ET

Jonnu Smith (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday night.

Smith traveling with the team is a sign that he will hopefully be good to go, but we’ll get an answer tomorrow night before kickoff. Although Hunter Henry has firmly established himself as the go-to tight end for the Pats, Smith can still be an important part of the offense—though he brings better real-life value than fantasy value right now.

11/17/21 - 04:23 PM ET

Damien Harris has cleared the concussion protocol and will play in Week 11.

Harris is traveling with the team to Atlanta, and he’ll be good to go on Thursday night. The play of rookie Rhamondre Stevenson will almost certainly lead to a more even split between the two down the stretch, but we’d expect Harris to draw the start and be a midrange RB2 with Stevenson more of a low-end RB2 this week.

11/17/21 - 04:18 PM ET

Hayden Hurst (ankle) is out for Week 11.

Hurst is unable to go on a short week, so it’s yet another loss for an Atlanta offense that will be severely undermanned if Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) doesn’t play. Kyle Pitts should see plenty of attention from New England, but he’s likely the only pass-catcher worth starting on Thursday night.

11/17/21 - 03:56 PM ET