Everything that happens in the NFL has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy football perspective. From position battles to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy football. Our fantasy football buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers and our NFL Nation reporters, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around the NFL.
Key links: Fantasy depth charts Nov. 9: What Dak Prescott's season-ending injury means for Cowboys' offense Eric Moody: Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is planning to undergo season-ending surgery on his partially torn hamstring, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Dallas had hopes Prescott would avoid both surgery and IR but that's not the case.
The Cowboys have struggled to run the ball this season, leaning heavily on Prescott and the passing game, with 76% of their total yards coming through the air -- the highest rate in the league. But even with that volume, Prescott has averaged only 14.6 fantasy points per game.
With Prescott out, Cooper Rush will start for now, though we could see Trey Lance if Dallas falls out of playoff contention. Rush has six career starts, and has averaged 12.4 fantasy points per game with a 5-1 record, seven touchdowns and four picks.
How does Prescott's absence impact other Cowboys in fantasy? The biggest benefactor from Prescott's injury could be Rico Dowdle . Dallas may lean on the run game more without their starting Q.
