Fantasy News

Julian Edelman (foot) was a full participant in today’s practice.

After a slight scare in Week 10 when he left the game early with an ankle/foot injury, Edelman is ready to go after New England’s bye week. You can safely insert the veteran receiver into Week 12 fantasy lineups as a high-floor WR2.

11/21/18 - 05:13 PM ET

LeGarrette Blount scores twice in Lions’ loss.

With Kerryon Johnson (knee) out, the Lions fed Blount against a tough Bears defense. He had 19 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns along with one reception for 15 yards. As usual when given enough opportunities, the veteran running back seemed to wear down the defense and hit them with some chunk gains, including a 27-yarder. Both scores came by the goal line, as Blount powered through defenders and into the end zone. If Johnson remains out next week against the Rams, Blount would be at least in the FLEX conversation after the offense committed to giving him the ball despite a difficult matchup.

11/22/18 - 03:46 PM ET

Rob Gronkowski (ankle/back) was officially limited in today’s practice.

Gronkowski has been limited in practice all year, and that’s unlikely to change ahead of the weekend. Expect Gronk to be listed as questionable when the final Week 12 injury report is released on Friday, but the All-Pro is expected to return to the lineup against the Jets.

11/21/18 - 05:11 PM ET

Matthew Stafford throws two interceptions in Lions’ Thanksgiving loss.

Stafford was 28/38 for 236 yards and two interceptions in Detroit’s close 23-16 loss. To attempt to neutralize the pass rush of the Bears, the Lions mostly used underneath passes; Stafford was accurate and complimented LeGarrette Blount (two touchdowns), but the two turnovers came in the fourth quarter. The first was a pick-six on a pass to the flat, which tremendous Bears safety Eddie Jackson deserves credit for making a great play on to undercut the rout. The second interception came when Stafford drove his offense down the field and into the red zone with under two minutes remaining, but a corner route to Michael Roberts was intercepted after Roberts stopped running on his route (and was arguably interfered with). Stafford hasn’t been a reliable QB1 option in fantasy this season, and that’s unlikely to change next week against the Rams.

11/22/18 - 03:44 PM ET

Tre’Quan Smith (foot) is officially listed as questionable for tomorrow night.

Smith is coming off a monstrous ten-catch, 157-yard, one-touchdown game against the Eagles, but a foot injury puts him in some doubt for tomorrow night against the Falcons on a short week. The Saints might not want to risk their rookie receiver, so he’s probably a true game-time call with it coming down to how he’s feeling and moving in pre-game warmups. Smith’s status will be known by 7:00 PM ET tomorrow, so be sure to interrupt your Thanksgiving to ensure you can place him in your fantasy lineup if you were planning on playing him.

11/21/18 - 05:02 PM ET

A.J. Green (toe) did not practice today.

Green has been thought to have a good chance to play this Sunday against the Browns, but this puts things in serious doubt. We’ll see how the Pro Bowl receiver is listed on the final Week 12 injury report when it’s released tomorrow.

11/22/18 - 03:37 PM ET

Randall Cobb (hamstring) was officially limited in today’s practice.

Cobb is likely to be limited in practice all week, and he’ll likely be listed as questionable ahead of Sunday night against the Vikings. We’ll see what happens when the final Week 12 injury report is released on Friday, but ideally you’ll have better options in standard 10- or 12-team leagues for this week.

11/21/18 - 04:57 PM ET