Kyle Rudolph Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Saquon Barkley and Kyle Rudolph returned to practice Thursday, while Kadarius Toney, John Ross, and Collin Johnson all logged DNPs ahead of the Giants matchup with the Chicago Bears this Sunday. Saquon Barkley and Kyle Rudolph seem to be trending in the right direction to suit up this weekend where they should slot back into their usual roles. Barkley will be expected to lead the backfield with Devontae Booker available to back him up. Rudolph should back up Evan Engram at the the tight end position. Toney, Ross, and Johnson all seem to be trending in the wrong direction, with Toney having the most impact if he is forced to miss. With no Toney, Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton would be the top receivers for the Giants and would see an increase in expected volume. It is tough to trust many members of the New York offense at this point due to the quarterback play of both Jake Fromm and Mike Glennon.

Saquon Barkley, Kadarius Toney, Collin Johnson, Kyle Rudolph all logged DNPs Wednesday ahead of the Giants matchup against the Chicago Bears. This practice was just a walkthrough so a majority of these players could have been taking an extra maintenance day for their injuries, tomorrow's practice report should give us more information regarding who is really banged up. If Barkley were to be unable to suit up this week Devonta Booker would be a tremendous value option this weekend, as he would be expected to lead the backfield and has had success doing so in the past. If Toney were unable to play, Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton would be the top options in the New York passing game. If Rudolph were unable to play, Evan Engram could be considered in DFS contests based on expected volume. It is tough to trust many members of the New York offense at this point due to the quarterback play of both Jake Fromm and Mike Glennon.

Sterling Shepard and Kadarius Toney have been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins while Kyle Rudolph, John Ross, and Cullen Gillaspia have been listed questionable. With Shepard and Toney likely out it will be another week of Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton leading the receiving corps. Kyle Rudolph seems to be trending towards a return and should reclaim his role as the number two tight end behind Evan Engram. Kaden Smith is set to be placed on IR meaning the third tight end spot should be played by Chris Myarick who does not figure to be DFS relevant at this point.

Sterling Shepard and Kyle Rudolph both were upgraded to limited practices on Thursday while Kadarius Toney, John Ross, Kaden Smith and Cullen Gillaspia all logged their second DNP of the week. This was a good sign for both Shepard and Rudolph who both seem to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. With Toney and Ross both trending in the wrong direction it could mean another heavy workload for Kenny Golladay, Shepard (if available), and Darius Slayton. If Rudolph is back he would back up Evan Engram and Smith's status would be irrelevant for DFS. Rudolph's return would cut into Engram's workload and would make him much less appealing to play in DFS contests.

Daniel Jones was limited in practice Wednesday while Kadarius Toney, Sterling Shepard, John Ross, Kyle Rudolph, Kaden Smith, and Cullen Gillaspia all logged DNPs ahead of the Giants matchup with the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Jones was expected to be limited and is not expected to start this Sunday (but there is still a chance he could), Mike Glennon would draw the start. A large portion of the Giants pass-catchers are still banged up which could mean another expected heavy workload for Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton. If both Smith and Rudolph are unable to play again this weekend Evan Engram would be expected to play the large majority of snaps at tight end with Chris Myarick available to back him up. Engram would once again be a decent option due to his expected target share sans multiple receivers and tight ends. It will be important to monitor the Giants practice report throughout the week and the official injury report released on Friday with game designations as some potential value options could open up.

As expected after being listed doubtful on Friday, Kadarius Toney and TE Kyle Rudolph have been ruled out for Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. With Toney and Shepard already ruled out the Giants receiving corps will be led by Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton. Slayton and Golladay can both be considered as value options at their respective price points. With Rudolph ruled out the Giants will only have two healthy tight ends, Evan Engram and newly signed from the practice squad Chris Myarick. Engram can be considered in almost all formats as he should see a good amount of targets with both the Giants receivers and tight ends banged up.

The Giants injury report is once again a long one for their game this Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and reads like this: Sterling Shepard, Kaden Smith, and Cullen Gillaspia listed out; Kadarius Toney and Kyle Rudolph listed doubtful; Saquon Barkley and John Ross listed questionable. With both Shepard and Toney likely out the receiving corps should be led by Kenny Golladay and Darius Slayton making them both much better plays. With Smith and Rudolph out, Evan Engram should be the primary tight end for the Giants with recently signed Chris Myarick available to back him up. Saquon seems likely to be available but could be limited meaning more work for Devontae Booker. Until Barkley can prove that he can handle a workhorse role in the New York backfield, he can only be viewed as a riskier tournament option with limited upside.