fantasy impact of coronavirus

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two more titans players (unnamed) have now tested positive. Week 5 may be up in the air, or at a minimum we may see the titans play without some of its players available. Time wise, if they do quarantine, those that do test negative prior to the week 5 game (especially if that one is pushed back to Monday/Tuesday) should be in the clear. Otherwise, it will be interesting to see what the NFL does to reschedule that one game.

The most likely scenario. That's if there are no more positive tests through the weekend. The postponement of another game is more problematic than the Titans missing some players. This was always going to happen. I believe they have the COVID list for this eventuality, in part. The Titans will be shorthanded, by the looks of it.

Agreed, but if suddenly the number of cases spikes to a significant portion of the team, I don't see how they could not postpone the game (or forfeit I guess)

[FantasyFreak]

two more titans players (unnamed) have now tested positive. Week 5 may be up in the air, or at a minimum we may see the titans play without some of its players available. Time wise, if they do quarantine, those that do test negative prior to the week 5 game (especially if that one is pushed back to Monday/Tuesday) should be in the clear. Otherwise, it will be interesting to see what the NFL does to reschedule that one game.

The most likely scenario. That's if there are no more positive tests through the weekend. The postponement of another game is more problematic than the Titans missing some players. This was always going to happen. I believe they have the COVID list for this eventuality, in part. The Titans will be shorthanded, by the looks of it.

Agreed, but if suddenly the number of cases spikes to a significant portion of the team, I don't see how they could not postpone the game (or forfeit I guess)

That will be interesting to see, no doubt. I am not sure if they have a pre existing plan in place that they refrained from sharing to the general public, or are going to wing it based on the situation. I have my doubts they will extend the season further. My guess is they want to get to the SB without delay, as the longer they prolong things, the greater chance the season doesn't get that far.

[bjd5211]

That will be interesting to see, no doubt. I am not sure if they have a pre existing plan in place that they refrained from sharing to the general public, or are going to wing it based on the situation. I have my doubts they will extend the season further. My guess is they want to get to the SB without delay, as the longer they prolong things, the greater chance the season doesn't get that far.

The NFL has semi built into the schedule the possibility of extending the season, they have all the hotels in Tampa (site of the SB) reserved for a month out from when it is currently scheduled to be played.

[FantasyFreak]

That will be interesting to see, no doubt. I am not sure if they have a pre existing plan in place that they refrained from sharing to the general public, or are going to wing it based on the situation. I have my doubts they will extend the season further. My guess is they want to get to the SB without delay, as the longer they prolong things, the greater chance the season doesn't get that far.

The NFL has semi built into the schedule the possibility of extending the season, they have all the hotels in Tampa (site of the SB) reserved for a month out from when it is currently scheduled to be played.

I remember that now, thanks for reminding me. IF games get pushed off beyond week 17, in my leagues, they will hold no value to Fantasy. Not sure how others are handling it, but it's basically luck of the draw, we aren't retroactively adjusting the season after it's over, it's next to impossible.

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As expected:

Titans - Steelers rescheduled for week 7
Steelers - Ravens (previously played on week 7 will be paid week 8)

Steelers and Titans will have week4 be considered their bye week.

[kadun2]

Prayers for a speedy recovery for President Trump, the First Lady, the WH aide, and anyone close to them who may be affected

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Adam humphries is on the covid19 list. Guess he was one of the new titans players and probably the most fantasy relevant yet to be on the list

[FantasyFreak]

I would say the amount of soft tissue injuries is a huge impact of the Corona Virus, and the short off season, with limited to no real hitting.

[Bot101]

I would say the amount of soft tissue injuries is a huge impact of the Corona Virus, and the short off season, with limited to no real hitting.

Well the injuries are brought about by some outside and unforseen force. So platforms should force gamers to play them because it wasnt for any "normal" reason they got hurt or are having games cancelled. After all, if not for covid, players would have had a full off season and pre season and we wouldnt be seeing the injuries we current have seen.

[FantasyFreak]

I would say the amount of soft tissue injuries is a huge impact of the Corona Virus, and the short off season, with limited to no real hitting.

Well the injuries are brought about by some outside and unforseen force. So platforms should force gamers to play them because it wasnt for any "normal" reason they got hurt or are having games cancelled. After all, if not for covid, players would have had a full off season and pre season and we wouldnt be seeing the injuries we current have seen.

LOL. Still peddling the Sleeper crap even in another, thread? Maybe we should allow Questionable players on IR, then, too.

[Jigga94]

I would say the amount of soft tissue injuries is a huge impact of the Corona Virus, and the short off season, with limited to no real hitting.

Well the injuries are brought about by some outside and unforseen force. So platforms should force gamers to play them because it wasnt for any "normal" reason they got hurt or are having games cancelled. After all, if not for covid, players would have had a full off season and pre season and we wouldnt be seeing the injuries we current have seen.

LOL. Still peddling the Sleeper crap even in another, thread? Maybe we should allow Questionable players on IR, then, too.

For guys like Mostert who are out but listed as Q until Sunday are a waste. Just let me put anyone in the IR spot. Scouts honor or whatever

[Pullo Vision]

Adam humphries is on the covid19 list. Guess he was one of the new titans players and probably the most fantasy relevant yet to be on the list

With Darrynton Evans injured at the beginning of the year, I've been picking up or adding to my Watchlist Jeremy McNIchols (lead backup when Evans was injured) and D'Onta Foreman (recently signed to Practice Squad). Low chance of a payoff, but if the 3 down back dominating the backfield misses games due to Covid, I'd expect someone will inherit those touches.

[TimeWillTell]

3 more Titans test positive this morning (from yesterday's tests). I'd say the week 5 Titans-Bills game is officially in jeopardy now.

[Ray Finkle]

I’m sure Commissioner G is telling Vrabel and the Titans to start collecting interim staffers and practice squad guys to be damn sure week 5 is uninterrupted.

[Orenthal Shames]

Up to 8 players and 8 staff members positive in Tennessee. Speculation on missing Week 5 is gaining steam.