2017 NFL ROOKIES

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Corey Clement - RB - Eagles

Corey Clement rushed four times for 27 yards and hauled in his only target for 12 yards in the Eagles' Week 12 win over the Bears.

Clement was not involved early, but he showed up in the two-minute drill before the first half and took three carries for 25 yards. He saw two more touches in the second half, but it was a quiet game for a player who had scored four touchdowns in the previous two games. Those were always likely to go away, however, and it will be tough for Clement to see enough touches in a backfield also including LeGarrette Blount and Jay Ajayi. He is just a bench stash in deeper leagues.

Nov 26 - 4:25 PM

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Corey Davis - WR - Titans

Corey Davis caught 4-of-4 targets for 39 yards in the Titans' Week 12 win over the Colts.

Davis made a leaping 19-yard catch in the fourth quarter to help put the game away, but otherwise he wasn't the apple of struggling Marcus Mariota's eye. Mariota has simply been hesitant to challenge defenses downfield, contributing to Davis' struggles. The rookie will get another chance at redemption when the Titans face a soft Texans secondary in Week 13.

Nov 26 - 4:26 PM

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Joe Mixon - RB - Bengals

Joe Mixon rushed 23 times for 114 yards and a touchdown with 51 yards receiving on three receptions in Sunday’s Week 12 win over the Browns.

This was head and shoulders the best game of Mixon’s rookie season. He was the first Bengals running back to have 100-yards rushing with 50-yards receiving in the same game since Corey Dillon in 2002. He hit the ground running, with 29 yards rushing on three carries on the Bengals opening drive. He then had a 36-yard catch and run on screen pass to set up a second quarter field goal before capping the game with an 11-yard touchdown run off the left side with 2:57 left in the game. Despite his first game as a true RB1 for fantasy purposes, Mixon will remain an RB2 next week against the Steelers.

Nov 26 - 4:28 PM

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Kareem Hunt - RB - Chiefs

Kareem Hunt had 11 carries for 17 yards in Week 12 against Buffalo.

This was easily Hunt's worst game. Buffalo's secondary shut down Alex Smith, and Hunt couldn't find any running room against stacked fronts. With Kansas City forced to go pass heavy, Hunt was faded for Charcandrick West late in the second half. Hunt has hit a rookie wall with under 40 yards in two of his last three games. He'll have another tough matchup with the Jets in Week 13.

Nov 26 - 4:16 PM

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Marlon Mack - RB - Colts

Marlon Mack rushed four times for 11 yards and caught 2-of-2 targets for 20 yards in the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Titans.

He was out-touched 19 to 6 by Frank Gore. Mack blew a couple of costly blitz pickups before the Colts' bye week and has seen reduced playing time since. On Sunday, Mack lost a third-quarter fumble and wasn't heard from again.

Nov 26 - 4:14 PM

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Mitchell Trubisky - QB - Bears

Mitchell Trubisky completed 17-of-33 passes for 147 yards and two interceptions in the Bears' Week 12 loss to the Eagles.

Trubisky started the day with an interception on a ball thrown behind his intended receiver, but his offensive teammates saved him by forcing a fumble and getting the ball right back. That play ended up being Chicago’s best of the first half, and the offense headed into the break with 33 total yards and zero first downs. Trubisky got things going on the first drive of the second half, hitting a couple nice throws to help set up a field goal, but it was way too little too late. Trubisky should find more success next week against the 49ers, but he will not be a fantasy option outside of deep two-quarterback formats.

Nov 26 - 4:12 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Sidney Jones - DB - Eagles

The Philadelphia Inquirer doesn't expect rookie CB Sidney Jones (Achilles, NFI) to play this season.

Jones is eligible to practice, but has yet to be cleared. The Eagles have three weeks to add him to their roster or shut him down. Jones hasn't done any football activities since tearing his Achilles' in March. He remains likely to redshirt this season.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

Dec 9 - 8:02 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Adam Shaheen - TE - Bears

Adam Shaheen caught 4-of-5 targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' Week 14 win over the Bengals.

The Bengals often left Shaheen uncovered in the middle of the field, and he made them pay with a high-efficiency effort on the same day Mitchell Trubisky enjoyed his season-best game. Shaheen is a player the Bears need to get on the field more down the stretch of a lost season. He will draw a favorable Week 15 matchup against a Lions defense that struggles versus tight ends.

Dec 10 - 4:30 PM

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Mitchell Trubisky - QB - Bears

Mitchell Trubisky completed 25-of-32 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for five yards and another score in the Bears' Week 14 blowout win over the Bengals.

This was easily Trubisky's season-best game. Bears WR Kendall Wright and TE Adam Shaheen created consistent separation versus Cincinnati's undermanned secondary, and Trubisky put his athleticism to use on a four-yard zone-read keeper for a four-yard touchdown. Trubisky's passing score was good to Shaheen. Trubisky will remain a two-quarterback-league play when the Bears visit Detroit next.

Dec 10 - 4:24 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Tarik Cohen - RB - Bears

Tarik Cohen rushed 12 times for 80 yards and caught 2-of-2 targets for five yards in the Bears' Week 14 win over the Bengals.

Cohen also had an early touchdown called back when it was revealed part of his shoe went out of bounds about halfway through the run. Jordan Howard scored from 24 yards out on the very next play. Cohen's dynamic playmaking ability has never been in doubt, but his weekly offensive usage has. He'll remain a boom-bust, low-floor flex option in Week 15 at Detroit.

Dec 10 - 4:18 PM

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Corey Davis - WR - Titans

Corey Davis caught 4-of-4 targets for 39 yards in the Titans' Week 12 win over the Colts.

Davis made a leaping 19-yard catch in the fourth quarter to help put the game away, but otherwise he wasn't the apple of struggling Marcus Mariota's eye. Mariota has simply been hesitant to challenge defenses downfield, contributing to Davis' struggles. The rookie will get another chance at redemption when the Titans face a soft Texans secondary in Week 13.

Nov 26 - 4:26 PM

He's a bum, Marcus. You guys should trade him to the 49ers while you still can.

Solomon Thomas for Corey Davis, straight up?

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

MEMORIES!!

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=176&t=1552996

I wanted Fournette badly!! At least I wanted Lattimore as my #1 pick for us. Lattimore and Foster would have been a grand slam.

[NinerSickness]

MEMORIES!!

https://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=176&t=1552996

I wanted Fournette badly!! At least I wanted Lattimore as my #1 pick for us. Lattimore and Foster would have been a grand slam.

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[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Joe Williams - RB - 49ers

49ers RB Joe Williams is fully recovered from the ankle injury that cost him his rookie season.

Williams struggled with ball security and pass-protection assignments on the practice field before the 49ers stashed him on I.R. A hyped 2017 fourth-round pick out of Utah with 4.41 straight-line speed, Williams was targeted in the draft to become Kyle Shanahan's next Tevin Coleman. With Carlos Hyde set for free agency, Williams should get another long look this offseason, although he'll enter the spring behind 2017 UDFA Matt Breida.
Source: Nick Wagoner on Twitter

Dec 29 - 5:40 PM

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Sidney Jones - DB - Eagles

Eagles second-round CB Sidney Jones (Achilles, NFI) is expected to be activated this week.

The Eagles placed LB Joe Walker on IR, clearing a spot for Jones to return from NFI. Jones has been out since tearing his Achilles' in March, but made faster than expected progress after he was cleared for practice earlier this month. It's possible Jones could see some snaps in the Eagles' regular-season finale.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter

Dec 29 - 3:52 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Sidney Jones - DB - Eagles

Eagles CB Sidney Jones (Achilles) will play in Week 17 against Dallas.

Jones was removed from NFI this week and will be active for Sunday's game. He's expected to be on a limited snap count and could see time on special teams. Sidelined since March, Jones is unlikely to have a postseason role.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Dec 31 - 10:16 AM

[I_am_1z]

Mike Williams my top receiver last year had a disappointing season. After hearing he had an injection in his back to avoid surgery, I kind of gave up on his potential #1 WR status from there. You only get steroid injections to calm inflammation, but inflammation will almost always come back, especially in a contact sport like football.

Chris Godwin looks just as I said, one of the better #2 receivers in the league. Posts 200+ yards in his two starts week 16 & 17 with 10 receptions.

Was never a fan of Corey Davis. Never understood the hype. I would consider still taking the risk and downgraded Mike Williams over Corey Davis. But would definitely take Godwin over both. Guess who's the youngest of the bunch ...?

[Ray_Dogg]

Davis missed a bunch of time with a hamstring injury. I’d give home some more time. Hoping they get a better coach and play caller next year as well.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

I think John Ross will bounce back to have a great sophomore season. Everyone or should o say most people like JuJu. I was reading the draft thread a couple months ago, and there was an overwhelming excitement to where he landed. Most of us said something the extent of that offense instantly becoming an “elite” offense because of him. Days later Martavris Bryant also tweeted something to the extent of JuJu taking Coates’ position. I’m shocked Zay Jones didn’t do much of anything in that offense, and with lack of competition for snaps.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Deshaun Watson - QB - Texans

Texans coach Bill O'Brien said Deshaun Watson is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL.

Watson suffered the injury in November. O'Brien added there is a chance Watson gets in some work during OTAs, but it is more likely the Texans are exceedingly cautious with their franchise quarterback. At worst, it looks like he is on track for training camp.
Source: Sarah Barshop on Twitter

Jan 2 - 11:27 AM