Fantasy News

Jonathan Taylor has been activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Taylor was just a “close contact”, so he was able to quickly get cleared and will be good to play this Sunday against the Texans after missing just one game while on the COVID list. The rookie back should be a solid Week 13 fantasy option against a subpar run defense.

12/2/20 - 12:33 PM ET

The Bengals are placing Auden Tate (shoulder) on injured reserve.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero says Tate will undergo shoulder surgery in the coming weeks, so it sounds like his season is over. Tate’s year ends with 14 receptions for 150 yards in nine games, but he was not happy with his playing time after going for a 40/575/1 line in a mini breakout year when given the opportunity in his second NFL season in 2019. Tate remains under contract with the Bengals for next season, but he’s a definite trade candidate if his role won’t increase.

Via: Tom Pelissero 12/2/20 - 12:09 PM ET

The Vikings activated Adam Thielen from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Thielen missed just one game while on the COVID list, and you can immediately get him back into your fantasy lineup for Week 13 against the Jaguars.

12/2/20 - 11:43 AM ET

Kenny Golladay (hip) remains out of practice.

This isn’t a great sign coming off the mini bye, and it might be an uphill climb for Golladay to play in Week 13. The star receiver will likely need to get on the practice field tomorrow to have a realistic shot to play this Sunday.

12/2/20 - 11:10 AM ET

The Bills signed Jake Kumerow to the active roster.

Kumerow will help provide depth with John Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, but he’s not a highly recommended fantasy pickup in redraft leagues.

12/2/20 - 10:30 AM ET

J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram will not play against the Steelers.

NBC’s Michele Tafoya said on the Dan Patrick Show that neither will play, which—from a fantasy perspective—is the fairest outcome we could have hoped for with many relying on Gus Edwards this week. Consider the big runner a volume-based RB2 this evening, it would be interesting to see what a big game might do to the pecking order when Dobbins and Ingram return next Tuesday in Dallas.

12/2/20 - 09:32 AM ET

Washington is signing Taylor Heinicke to the practice squad.

Heinicke was with Washington offensive coordinator Scott Turner in both Minnesota and Carolina, so there’s familiarity there. More teams will likely add to their quarterback rooms after the ugly Broncos situation at the position last week.

Via: Tom Pelissero 12/1/20 - 06:20 PM ET