Blick
Footballguy
Don't do that, he'll be out another 6 weeks!
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Nucker101
Footballguy
Is it really a given that Hernandez will benefit with Gronk out? He was putting up very good numbers when they were both healthy last year and in the couple of games this year. Defenses might now be able to focus more on him since Lloyd isn't exactly lighting it up and I haven't seen Welker being doubled as a slot WR. I just hope that his ankle is fine and he'll be be able to stay on the field, it will definitely be interesting to see how he performs with Gronk out.
Otis
Footballguy
He's a matchup nightmare. If he's healthy, he'll be fine.
The loss of gronkowski does not mean hernandez goes off. He probably had a worse injury than ne let on. Reports were that he had a setback and cannot cut effectively yet. Gronkowski is a big dude who plows thru defensive backs. Hernandez is a tall ballerina who still cannot get on them tippy toes. Without the open field cutting ability hernandez is a bigger slower version of brandon lloyd. He can probably run slants and crossing patterns and still get red zone looks.
steveski
Footballguy
coachbobbyfinstock
Footballguy
8 for 115 & a td vs the Jets. Put it in the book.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
More like Inactive at the last minute.
steveski
Footballguy
While I know it's been really frustrating with all the positive news of him practicing and then not playing, hopefully they kept him out this past week because of the upcoming short week. The fact that Gronk went down proves even more that it was a good decision to rest him another week. Hopefully he was playable last week but they were being cautious.
Morton Muffley
Footballguy
FWIW, I heard a Patriot's beat writer this morning on 98.5 and she indicated that Hernandez was ticked that he didn't get a chance to play against Indy yesterday but that was all part of the plan to be able to get him in the line-up on Thursdat vs. the Jets. That is, the held him out against Indy because of the short week (they play NYJ on Thursday) and felt that they had rushed him back earlier this year so wanted to be extra cautious about not doing so again. Sounded like he would have played against Indy if the following game was not gonna be 4 days later...so expectations are that he'll be good to go against NYJ
steveski
Footballguy
GeorgeCostanza
Footballguy
i'm betting he doesnt play again
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Thank you, Joel Dreeson. You saved my season.
steveski
Footballguy
Do you have a reason to think this or are you just trolling?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
From what I remember of George Costanza, I would bet on the reverse happening: Stud TE from here on out.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I sure hope you are right.
BigSteelThrill
Footballguy
@AlbertBreer: Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez will play Thursday, barring any late setbacks, and despite being limited today. 3 minutes ago
GeorgeCostanza
Footballguy
left the door open just enough to eff fantasy owners over thanksgiving night
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death of the cool
Footballguy
With it being the Patriots, I could imagine anything from Hernandez being a decoy and seeing 1 target to him being huge and seeing double digit targets.If Gronk was still there, I would probably play Myers over Hernandez for another week to play it safe. However with Gronk out, I think it is worth the risk to throw Hernandez in there without seeing him.You have to think Hernandez gets a few redzone looks and a decent number of targets.At least it is a Thursday game, so if he somehow becomes a surprise inactive we can make a move.
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CBS' Jason La Canfora confirms Aaron Hernandez (ankle) is expected to be active for New England's Thanksgiving tilt with the Jets, but reports he'll be in for a limited role.
Nov 20 - 9:00 PM
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice.
Hernandez has been limited for a couple of weeks, so his practice participation alone tells us nothing. The Boston Globe has reportedly that Hernandez is expected to play on Thanksgiving, and the tight end has been talking as if he will help fill the void created by Rob Gronkowski's injury. Fantasy owners aren't likely to have a firm answer until just before game time.
Nov 20 - 6:45 PM
Source: CSN New England
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5674/aaron-hernandez
It sounds like he's suiting up only because Gronk is OUT...
Nov 20 - 9:00 PM
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Aaron Hernandez (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's practice.
Hernandez has been limited for a couple of weeks, so his practice participation alone tells us nothing. The Boston Globe has reportedly that Hernandez is expected to play on Thanksgiving, and the tight end has been talking as if he will help fill the void created by Rob Gronkowski's injury. Fantasy owners aren't likely to have a firm answer until just before game time.
Nov 20 - 6:45 PM
Source: CSN New England
http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5674/aaron-hernandez
It sounds like he's suiting up only because Gronk is OUT...
death of the cool
Footballguy
Well we have also heard that he was just held out last week because of the short recovery time between Sunday and Thanksgiving. I'm shocked that the Patriots are keeping secrets!Nobody will know until the game starts and we see him out there....I'm hoping someone is tweeting how he looks in pregames.
thehornet
Footballguy
he's actually just speculating. like reporters always do.
La Canfora is speculating about his role on Thursday. He is not speculating about being limited in practice on Tuesday, however.
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JAMES!
Footballguy
Is anyone else nervous about AH for tonight? Reports are that he'll play but be limited. If you had other options like a Keller, Olsen or someone like that do you sit AH. Seems like those guys would be on the field for most of the offensive snaps but Hernandez only playing in certain packages. Over-thinking it here?
devouredbychaos
Footballguy
He was "limited" in the Seahawks game, and he scored a TD. Starting him over Rudolph.
bonesman
Footballguy
CataclysmicThunder
Footballguy
I'm going to start Hernandez over Brandon Myers and hope for the best. 
I have the same situation. I feel pretty good about either of them.I'm going to start Hernandez over Brandon Myers and hope for the best.
Chief
Footballguy
If it weren't for him unnecessarily pushing off, hernandez would have had a TD. Plus, the two defensive TDs kind of skews the perspective. I was also encouraged by the number of targets and that he was in there blocking with seemingly no limitation. I am hoping that the leg holds up well AFTER the game and there is no swelling that will keep him out going forward. Hopefully, stashing him this long will pay dividends in the weeks to come....
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Wadsworth
Footballguy
I am showing him with 3 targets, the 4th on the TD was negated by the penalty. Either way, 3 or 4 targets is not a large amount.
While the game still mattered, he was in there.....a lot. That first catch for 28 yards told me all I need to know. He can cut and move. Made lot's of jukes on that run. Edelman is seeing canary's and Gronk is out. If the games remain competitive I feel very good about his scoring potential.Your right on the number of targets, but they didn't pass near as much as normal probably due to the very unusual second quarter. Being up 35 points tends to do that. Brady has averaged 42 passes per game prior to this game, but only had 28 last night.
Sure, I would have loved to see more from him last night but all things considered I'm ecstatic about the FFL playoff push for Hernandez. Looks healthy, team is scoring sick points, Gronk out, Edelman questionable. Everything is pointing to a strong playoff push for him.
Otis
Footballguy
The Jets are what screwed us last night. If they looked anything like a professional football team out there, the NE offense likely would have been operating as "normal" and we would have seen more chances for Hernandez. Instead they were up a million points and the game was effectively over.
That said, the ticky tack push off call on the TD was really, really annoying...
That said, the ticky tack push off call on the TD was really, really annoying...
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Time to start talking about Hernandez in week 13.
Finally, we get to see this guy play with a shot to win some fantasy titles. Hernandez will face a Dolphins defense ranked 27th against the pass this season and is permitting 266.3 yards per game through the air.
I will hope for 5 catches for 65 yards and a TD vs. Miami.
Finally, we get to see this guy play with a shot to win some fantasy titles. Hernandez will face a Dolphins defense ranked 27th against the pass this season and is permitting 266.3 yards per game through the air.
I will hope for 5 catches for 65 yards and a TD vs. Miami.
Otis
Footballguy
Really, really hoping for a coming out party in week 13. Looking forward to hearing the practice reports this week.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I don't think that NE is going to run the ball very well at Miami. I was impressed at Miami being able to really limit Marshawn Lynch yesterday. I think they can throw all day on the Dolphins, and at least three different receivers will finish with 90 yards and a TD.
Shutout
Footballguy
I believe 7/87/2 is a realistic stat line for him if Edelman remains out. Nothing spectacular but enough to be involved, pick up a few small yardage plays, and maybe catch a short and mid-range TD. Two TDs sounds like a bold prediction I guess but the Pats are going to score 3-4 TDs most weeks and I don't think they will beat their head into a wall by running at the teeth of the Dolphins' defense so I'm guessing Aaron or Wes get a pair.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
New England's almost always good at attacking the weakness of the defense week to week. Chalk Brady up for 350 yards and three TDs in week 13.
Otis
Footballguy
This is what I'm thinking too. Was really impressed with the Miami run defense as well. I think NE will be forced to throw (and will game plan to throw). Expecting/hoping for a big week...I don't think that NE is going to run the ball very well at Miami. I was impressed at Miami being able to really limit Marshawn Lynch yesterday. I think they can throw all day on the Dolphins, and at least three different receivers will finish with 90 yards and a TD.
Joe Summer
Footballguy
No, because then you wouldn't be able to calculate catch percentages.But it's only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to incorporate "canceled targets" into the stats.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Has anyone read any links updating Hernandez's health this week?
He partially participated in practice yesterday.
He partially participated in practice yesterday.
