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Jacob Tamme caught five passes for 38 yards in Denver's Week 4 win over the Raiders.

Peyton Manning was locked onto Tamme early, with four of his five catches coming before halftime. Tamme out-targeted Joel Dreessen 6-3, but it was Dreessen who managed to find the end zone, reeling in a difficult 22-yard catch to cap Denver's opening drive. Although visions of fantasy greatness were dancing in fantasy owners' heads in the preseason, Tamme has yet to clear 50 yards in a game, and found the end zone only once. He's on pace for a thoroughly TE2 60/500/4.

Sun, Sep 30, 2012 08:09:00 PM

Report: RGIII's benching performance based

Sources tell NFL Network's Mike Silver that Redskins coach Mike Shanahan's benching of Robert Griffin III was a "football decision based on poor performance."

According to Silver, Shanny believed he "had to bench RGIII to maintain credibility with the team," but that he "didn't want to throw RGIII under the bus by stating poor performance as the reason." Just another day in paradise. RGIII was certainly playing poorly, but it was Shanahan himself who recently said the only way Griffin would get better was by getting as many reps as possible. Per Silver, Griffin was "extremely angry" to be shut down for health reasons. We'd guess he'll be even more angry now. The Redskins' 2013 season can't end soon enough.

Source: Mike Silver on Twitter

Dec 12 - 8:37 PM

Report: TE Green starting over Tamme in slot

The Denver Post reports TE Virgil Green, and not TE Jacob Tamme, will get the start in Wes Welker's (concussion) place in the slot against the Chargers.

It's a late-breaking wrench into the plans of tight end streamers. For all we know, Green will start, but the duo will rotate snaps. It was Tamme who filled in for Welker in Sunday's win over the Titans. Either way, it's enough to bump Tamme down in this week's tight end ranks, and should cause owners to reassess their plans if they're deciding between Tamme and another TE2 type. The Denver Post's Mike Klis speculates it could be Julius Thomas who mans the slot in two-TE sets.

Source: Mike Klis on Twitter

Dec 12 - 8:04 PM

Keenan Allen officially active for Week 15

Keenan Allen (shoulder) is active for Week 15 against the Broncos.

As is Eddie Royal (toe). Allen's shoulder injury wasn't a concern after he got in a full week of practice. He's a high-end WR2 in a game that has shootout potential. Inactive for the Chargers are CB Johnny Patrick, S Brandon Taylor, OT Kenny Wiggins, WR Lavelle Hawkins, OG Steve Schilling, NT Kwame Geathers and QB Brad Sorensen.

Dec 12 - 7:06 PM

Report: Reed (concussion) done for the season

FOX Sports reports Jordan Reed (concussion) will be shut down for the rest of the season.

Speaking Thursday, coach Mike Shanahan said the team hadn't considered shutting Reed down, but it would make sense with Washington's season in the tank, particularly after Reed suffered a setback in Week 13. It's unclear if the Redskins plan to send Reed to injured reserve, or simply mark him as a weekly inactive. Either way, Reed can be safely dropped in re-draft fantasy leagues. If Reed's rookie year is indeed through, he finishes with 45 catches for 499 yards and three touchdowns. A highly athletic "move" tight end, Reed has been badly missed as the No. 2 option in Washington's passing attack. He'll be a TE1 for 2014.

Source: FOXSports.com

Dec 12 - 6:02 PM

Aaron Rodgers 'holding out hope' he'll return

Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) is "holding out hope" he can play Sunday against the Cowboys.

Rodgers answered "yes" when asked directly if he was holding out hope he'd return for Week 15. Otherwise, Rodgers was vague in a post-practice Q&A with reporters. The vagary is likely meant to mislead the Cowboys more than anything else. Rodgers "feels better" this week, and has even taken some snaps with the first-team offense. He's yet to be medically cleared, however. Rodgers believes he'd "need to take the majority of the reps" in Friday's practice in order to play. ESPN's Adam Schefter has confirmed he'll undergo a Friday morning scan. The test will almost certainly decide his Week 15 fate. Matt Flynn is still the favorite to be under center in Dallas, but nothing is set in stone.

Source: packers.com

Dec 12 - 5:24 PM

Adrian Peterson still not practicing Thursday

Adrian Peterson (foot) remained out of practice Thursday.

As did Toby Gerhart (hamstring). Both players will test their injuries on Friday. Speaking Wednesday, coach Leslie Frazier said he was "a little more optimistic" on Gerhart's status than Peterson's. It's unlikely that Peterson suits up against the Eagles, but we should get a definitive answer on Friday.

Source: Chip Scoggins on Twitter

Dec 12 - 3:00 PM

McCarthy 'feels good' about Lacy's status

Packers coach Mike McCarthy "feels good" about Eddie Lacy's Week 15 status, even though he missed Thursday's practice.

In particular, McCarthy feels good about the "feedback from the medical staff." Per the coach, Lacy will be re-evaluated Friday morning, and then the team will "set the plan for practice." It's not a slam dunk, but it certainly sounds like Lacy is going to be active against the Cowboys. His status will be updated no later than Friday afternoon.

Source: Rob Demovsky on Twitter

Dec 12 - 2:45 PM

Texans TE Graham misses another practice

Garrett Graham (hamstring) remained out of Texans practice Thursday.

Graham's status is officially murky. It's possible the absences are just precautionary, but it's never a good sign when a player misses back-to-back sessions. Graham should be considered very questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts. What he's able to do on Friday will be critical to his Week 15 status.

Source: Texans on Twitter

Dec 12 - 2:20 PM

Jay Cutler officially reclaims starting job

Jat Cutler has been named the Bears' Week 15 starter.

Josh McCown, who's averaged 352 yards over his past three starts, is heading back to the bench. Coach Marc Trestman made the decision after Cutler got in a full practice on Thursday, experiencing "no residual issue" from Wednesday's session. It's a risky decision to mess with McCown's success, but absolutely the right call if the Bears have any intention of bringing Cutler back for 2014. Cutler has played well this season, but attempted just 48 passes since October 10. With Trestman calling perhaps the best game in the NFL, Cutler will be a QB1 against the Browns, but he's not a slam-dunk play coming off such a long layoff.

Source: Jeff Dickerson on Twitter

Dec 12 - 2:01 PM

Bradley: Shorts, MJD could be game-time calls

According to Jaguars coach Gus Bradley, Cecil Shorts (groin) and Maurice Jones-Drew (hamstring) could both be game-time decisions for Week 15.

Joy to the world. Shorts has been playing hurt all season, but his groin has become a bigger issue after "flaring up." Sunday's showdown with the Bills' burnable secondary was set to be Shorts' first good matchup in weeks, but now he's shaping up as a risky WR2. The fact that Shorts has been playing at less than 100 percent nearly all year is working in his favor, but owners need to have a back-up plan ready.

Source: John Oehser on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:47 PM

Michael Floyd (ankle) gets in 'some' work

Michael Floyd (ankle) got in "some" work in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media.

Floyd was officially "limited" after being a DNP on Wednesday. It does very little to clear up his Week 15 status. Ultimately, Floyd could be a game-time decision against the Titans after aggravating his injury in last week's win over the Rams. His status will be updated no later than Friday afternoon.

Source: Kent Somers on Twitter

Dec 12 - 1:43 PM