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The Seattle Seahawks expect wide receiver Paul Richardson back in their lineup in Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. The second-year receiver tore his ACL last season and still hasn’t been activated off the PUP list, but head coach Pete Carroll expects that will happen prior to Sunday night’s game.
"We’re going to jump him right back in," Carroll said, according to the Seattle Times. "Really, we’re going to put him right back into it. He’s had enough time now, he’s been out on the practice field, he looks great, so we’re just going to fit him in."
Once fully healthy, Richardson will get every opportunity to start at wide receiver for the team. Eventually the Seahawks hope Richardson and rookie Tyler Lockett can develop into one of the best receiver duos in the game.
Before tearing his ACL last season, Richardson flashes signs of greatness, but like every rookie he also struggled with inconsistencies. Through 15 games he hauled in 29 passes for 271 yards and a touchdown.
Richardson was the team’s 2014 second round draft pick out of Colorado. He has no value in redraft leagues, but dynasty owners may want to consider stashing him on their rosters. He could potentially break out next season.
In other news, the Minnesota Vikings expect Teddy Bridgewater to start under center against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. Earlier in the week his status was in doubt after taking a shoulder to the helmet last week against the Rams.
However, Bridgewater has already been cleared to practice after suffering a concussion and looks ready to go in Week 10.
The 23-year-old quarterback is still developing, but should be owned in all dynasty leagues. With that said, I wouldn’t recommend owning him or starting him in redraft leagues due to inconsistencies and being on a team that prioritizes running the football.
Through eight games this season Bridgewater has completed 149 of his 232 passing attempts for 1670 yards and six touchdowns for a completion percentage of 64.2. Unfortunately he has also thrown for six interceptions.
Bridgewater is also a threat to run the football. He has 93 yards on 24 carries on the ground, including another two touchdowns.
The emergence of wide receiver Stefon Diggs has helped Bridgewater’s development tremendously. Unfortunately, Mike Wallace has not stepped up and tight end Kyle Rudolph has been ineffective outside of the red zone.
I expect the team to work on surrounding Bridgewater with some more talent in the offseason.
