The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 12: 49ers’ Brock Purdy joins list of sidelined QBs
UPDATE: 11:28 p.m.
Friday The quarterback shortage for this weekend has gotten a bit worse with news that San Franciscos Brock Purdy will miss Sundays game against Green Bay because of an injured shoulder.
And there are indications that he might not be healthy for Week 13, either.
So its probably a good idea to check out our free-agent shopping list from Wednesdays posting.
The Raiders will be even more of a mess this week as their top two running backs, Zamir White and former Viking Alexander Mattison, are doubtful.
That makes third-stringer Ameer Abdullah a barely tolerable replacement option.
Also ruled out: Philly wideout Devonta Smtih, who has been almost non-existent over the past couple of weeks, anyway.
ORIGINAL POST: 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday Every fantasy league on the planet has two anxious owners this week: the folks depending on the Bills Josh Allen and the Bengals Joe Burrow.
The first week of a two-part Bye Hell is upon us, and two of the leagues top quarterbacks will be watching Red Zone this week along with you.
So fantasy mavens heading to the waiver wire for a one-week replacement will see one name jump out at them: Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams.
The Chicago QB has underwhelmed this season, with just 2016 yards and nine TDs in the first 10 games.
But he ran for a career-high 70 yards last week against Green Bay for new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown.
This is a must win for the Bears if they entertain any hopes of sneaking into the final NFC wild card slot.
And theyre facing a Vikings team that is 26th in the league in pass defense, surrendering 235 yards per game.
A deficiency theyve covered up well thanks to Brian Flores blitzing.
Here are other waiver wire options who could pay off big this weekend: Anthony Richardson (Colts): The sophomores benching is over after he led Indy past the Jets with one touchdown pass and two TD runs.
He could post great numbers in what looks to be an offensive shootout against the NFC-leading Lions.
Drake Maye (Patriots): Its a rematch against the Dolphins, who the Pats likely would have beaten last month in Foxborough if they started Maye instead of Jacoby Brissett.
In six games as the No.
1, Maye has nine TD passes and has averaged a little over 200 yards per game.
Bo NIx (Broncos): This weeks foe Las Vegas stinks, but Nix does not.
The former Oregon Duck is clearly the No.
2 rookie QB.
He has totalled 14 TD passes and four scoring runs, and hes averaging about 260 yards per game over the past four weeks.
Cooper Rush (Cowboys): Lost amid the Dallas Dumpster Fire is the capable play of their No.
2 QB.
He proved to be one of the NFLs best backups, heading into the season with a 5-1 mark in place of Dak Prescott.
And he threw for 354 yards against Houston on Monday night.
Sitting stars San Francisco RB Christian McCaffrey is nowhere near 100 percent; he certainly wont be the top runner this week in Green Bay.
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Aaron Jones is getting less valuable as the Vikings turn more to Cam Akers.
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The Loop is tired of waiting for Titans RB Tony Pollard to have a big game, and he wont in Houston.
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Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt might be OK against the Panthers, but hes soon to be replaced by a mended Isiah Pacheco.
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Receivers were cool on this week include the Bears Keenan Allen against the Vikings and Miamis Jaylen Waddle against New England.
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Rams QB Matthew Stafford will be kept mostly in check by the Eagles.
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And neither elderly quarterback is worth starting in Thursday nights Browns-Steelers game: Russell Wison or Jameis Winston.
Matchup game Houstons Joe Mixon ran over, around and through Dallas on Monday night, and Washingtons Brian Robinson Jr.
will do the same Sunday.
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Were personally tired of Bears RB Roschon Johnson vulturing TDs near the goal line, but he likely will again against the Vikings ...
Sunday could also be the day that Bears WR Rome Odunze breaks out ...
The not-unbeaten Chiefs will rebound strong, so were espcially betting on WR Xavier Worthy.
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Packers WR Christian Watson will stay hot against the 49ers.
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Two second-tier tight ends will pay off again: the Dolphins Jonnu Smith vs.
the Patriots and the Commanders Zach Ertz against the Cowboys.
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And the most underrated quarterback, Seattles Geno Smith, will post more good numbers against Arizona.
Injury watch There are remarkably few major injuries in Week 11, though do we have a personal interest in the healing status of former Vikings RB Alexander Mattison.
The list of questionables includes one quarterback (49ers Brock Purdy), a couple of running backs (Titans Tyjae Spears, Panthers Jonathan Brooks), four receivers (Bucs Mike Evans, Vikings Jordan Addison, Browns Elijah Moore, Panthers Adam Thielen) and a slew of tight ends (49ers George Kittle, Browns David Njoku, Lions Sam LaPorta, Cowboys Jake Ferguson, Seahawks Noah Fant).
Deepest sleeper Sure, a 98-yard touchdown reception will get you noticed, but Tennessees Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been compiling some nice numbers under the radar.
Over the past six weeks, he has 25 catches for 256 yards and five TDs.
He wont set any records with Mayonnaise Man Will Levis throwing the pigskin.
But Westbrook-Ikhine IS a former Indiana standout, and this does appear to be the Hoosiers year.
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