Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant (knee) is active for the Week 8 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s his first action since Sept. 25.
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski has record game
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski had 109 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills. The touchdown was the 69th of his career and the 68th receiving TD, which eclipsed Stanley Morgan for the top spot on the all-time list in both categories.
Patriots | Four TDs for Tom Brady
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady threw for four touchdowns in a 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Oct. 30. Brady finished 22-for-33 for 315 yards.
Colts | Phillip Dorsett briefly out
Indianapolis Colts WR Phillip Dorsett (undisclosed) left the game Sunday, Oct. 30, against the Kansas City Chiefs with an undisclosed injury.
Chiefs | Travis Kelce has 100-yard day
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 101 yards Sunday, Oct. 30, in a 30-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Panthers | Greg Olsen quiet in Week 8
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen caught one pass for 11 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8.
Footballguys View: Olsen hurt his fantasy owners for the first time this year. Cam Newton only threw 27 times and wasn’t that efficient. Ted Ginn actually led the team in catches, with Olsen taking a back seat. He’s still a strong TE1 heading into Los Angeles next week.
Panthers | Kelvin Benjamin finishes for 73 yards
Carolina Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin caught two passes for 73 yards against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8.
Footballguys View: Benjamin suffered from a game script that had the Panthers sitting on a big lead for most of the game. He’ll remain a boom/bust option from week-to-week, but against the Rams he’s at least worth a look as a WR3 or flex.
Colts | Andrew Luck up and down in loss
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck was 19-for-35 for 210 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, Oct. 30, in a 30-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Luck also had nine rushes for 60 yards but fumbled once and threw an interception.
Footballguys View: Luck had a rough day with an inconsistent offensive line and ineffective TY Hilton. He is showing that he still has a high floor because he’ll have to frantically try to come back when things don’t work. Keep him in your lineup next week against the Packers in what should be a high-scoring game for the Packers at least.
Panthers | Jonathan Stewart catches two TDs
Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. He also caught one pass for 25 yards during the game.
Footballguys View: Stewart has two rushing scores in back to back games and his value is surging since he came back from his hamstring injury. He could remain a lead option in goal line situations if the Panthers are trying to avoid a second concussion for Cam Newton. Next week, Stewart gets the Rams defense.
Chiefs | Nick Foles effective in QB relief
Kansas City Chiefs QB Nick Foles was 16-for-22 for 223 yards and two touchdowns in relief of QB Alex Smith (concussion). The Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts, 30-14, on Sunday, Oct. 30.
Footballguys View: The most important takeaway here is that the Colts pass defense is terrible and Aaron Rodgers is going to go up and down the field on them next week. Foles would face Jacksonville if he starts next week, so there are worse options out there.