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Rex Ryan says Sammy Watkins is unlikely to practice Friday but team is "hopeful" he travels to New England. Status for game up in air, still
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) September 29, 2016
Bench Sammy Watkins against the Patriots.He hasn’t practiced this week and that typically means the player won’t play — especially if he doesn’t practice on Friday. Watkins is an annoying player to own, because when he is healthy, his ceiling is enormous. But he just can’t stay healthy. Hopefully you’ve picked up Mike Thomas, Quincy Enuwa or Jamison Crowder, because Watkins might not be effective for a while.
No great surprise, but Cowboys WR Dez Bryant is not expected to play Sunday vs 49ers, per source. https://t.co/KvwIcffiy6
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2016
If you’ve been following along this week, this was expected. The injury actually looked worse when it initially happened, but Dez Bryant could be out anywhere from one-to-three weeks. If you’re in a PPR league and your bench is thin, look above for some options or if you’re desperate, his teammate, Cole Beasley, has put up consistent reception numbers from the slot.
Jets WR Eric Decker (shoulder) is not practicing. He's at the field, but he didn't even participate in stretching. https://t.co/5TVFNNPnmJ
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) September 29, 2016
It doesn’t look good for Eric “Big Dick” Decker, as he has missed a good amount of practice time and there’s been some talk about getting a MRI. If you own Decker, see if Enuwa is available, as his targets should increase in the Jets offense. Decker was a borderline start anyways, with the Jets facing off against the Legion of Boom, but now he’s a must sit.
Quick Hits:
- Jags OC wants to fix the run game. Uh, has he seen his starting RB?
- Speaking of the Jags, Julius Thomas will be a game-time decision in London
- Delanie Walker (hamstring) returned to practice
- Jim Bob Cooter wants to get Golden Tate more targets
- Rashad Jennings (thumb) was limited at practice
- Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett both practiced on Thursday
- Todd Bowles will “make sure” Brandon Marshall will get touches
- Dirk Koetter thinks the Bucs are throwing too much
