I'm guessing it just changes the nature of the gamemanship - I'm sure BB can find a loophole in there somewhere
Why yes. Yes they did. And no, Roger did not drop the hammer, because reasons: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2614643-colts-reportedly-wont-be-sanctioned-for-andrew-lucks-injury-report-status
They'd just have to list them on the Game Status Report as "questionable".
Nothing about the way the NFL operates suggests that they have the ability to think long-term. Everything they do seems to be based on what low hanging fruit can they grab immediately. Get the players union over a barrel without thinking about the long term consequences of not having labor peace. Go after eyeballs in Europe, China and Mexico instead of growing the game on digital channels domestically. Push for an 18 game schedule, without stopping to consider player safety or how injuries to stars makes games less watchable. Talk about expanding the playoff field without worrying about the scheduling/logistcal concerns.
Long term potentially. If you have no idea who is playing now because 30% of all NFL players are listed as questionable that could have a impact on fantasy and DFS. Not everyone can wait until the inactives are announced to set lineups.
My first reaction earlier today was that this absolutely could impact fantasy football's popularity. If, and its a big if, it becomes hard to tell who is really questionable vs. probable, etc... and it forces people to keep up with actives/inactives to the last minute... then, yes, it could absolutely negatively impact fantasy football. All it takes is losing a few hundred bucks over messing up your roster due to the new rules. Especially amongst the more casual player crowd. That's a shitload of people that might watch redzone or something for a little while who might not be so inclined if they stopped playing in leagues.
