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Ryan Mathews misses practice again for Eagles
The Eagles don’t play until Monday Night against the Packers so there’s still a chance Mathews will be able to play but for now it looks as if Wendell Smallwood will get the bulk of the RB work (especially with Darren Sproles also injured). While Smallwood is inexpensive, he’ll only be in play for small primetime slates.
As reported by: Zach Berman on Twitter Other tagged players: Wendell Smallwood
Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy practice for Bills; Robert Woods and Percy Harvin do not
It’s looking more and more like Watkins will return to the field this week as he practiced for the third straight day. McCoy also looks good to go which is a good thing since Mike Gillislee missed practice again. He was joined by WR’s Robert Woods and Percy Harvin on the sidelines.
As reported by: Joe Buscaglia on Twitter Other tagged players: LeSean McCoy, Robert Woods, Percy Harvin Julius Thomas OUT for Jaguars Sunday
The Jaguars starting TE is out for their game this week with a back injury. With Marcedes Lewis already on the IR it’ll be Ben Koyack starting at TE – he’s not a viable DFS option.
As reported by: Hays Carlyon on Twitter Other tagged players: Ben Koyack Donte Moncrief and Vontae Davis officially active for Colts
Moncrief (hamstring) was added to the injury report yesterday. Davis (ankle) was wearing a walking boot earlier in the week and wasn’t able to practice Monday or Tuesday. Both are active and will play tonight against the Steelers though. Moncrief will matchup with Artie Burns for about 50% of his routes. Burns has a solid 74.1 PFF grade but has allowed 0.38 fantasy points per route run, the 10th highest rate among qualifying corners. Although Davis was originally expected to shadow Antonio Brown, there’s a chance he won’t anymore due to his injury. Indianapolis has allowed the most passing yards per game this season (285), but game flow may hurt Ben Roethlisberger, Brown, and the rest of the Pittsburgh passing offense. The Steelers are 8-point favorites tonight.
As reported by: Jim Irsay Other tagged players: Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger
Colts CB Vontae Davis expected to play Thursday
Davis (ankle) started out the week in a walking boot and wasn’t able to practice Monday or Tuesday. He was originally expected to shadow Antonio Brown but that may not happen as he’s banged up. Indianapolis has allowed the most passing yards per game, which would normally set up for a great spot for the Steelers passing offense. However, the Steelers are 8-point favorites because the Colts are starting Scott Tolzien at quarterback and there’s a good chance Indianapolis won’t be able to score enough to keep the game competitive. Game flow could turn against Brown and Ben Roethlisberger from a fantasy perspective.
As reported by: Adam Caplan Other tagged players: Ben Roethlisberger Jeremy Maclin didn't practice again Thursday
Maclin (groin) didn’t play last week and will likely miss the Chiefs’ game this Sunday as well. Kansas City will visit Denver, which will be a very tough matchup for their passing offense. Travis Kelce led the team in targets (9) in Week 11, followed by Chris Conley (8) and Tyreek Hill (5). They will be Alex Smith’s primary targets again this week along with Spencer Ware. While Denver ranks in the top 6 in pass DVOA against receivers and tight ends, they rank 17th against receiving running backs. They also rank 25th in rush DVOA. Ware may be the safest option on the Chiefs’ offense this week, but he’ll still have his work cut out for him.
As reported by: Andrew Mason Other tagged players: Tyreek Hill, Chris Conley, Spencer Ware, Travis Kelce T.J. Yeldon misses practice again Thursday
Yeldon (ankle) went down early in Week 11. In his place, Chris Ivory piled up 114 yards on 23 touches. Ivory would become the Jaguars workhorse back in Week 12 if Yeldon is out. He’s exceeded 100 yards in both games he’s had more than 13 touches this season. The Jaguars visit the Bills on Sunday, who rank 19th in rush DVOA. If Yeldon sits, it’s a sneaky spot to roster Ivory in tournaments.
As reported by: ESPN Other tagged players: Chris Ivory Brandon LaFell returns to practice Thursday
LaFell (knee) didn’t practice yesterday but he’ll be good to go on Sunday. Now that the Bengals will be without A.J. Green, LaFell will be their number one wide receiver. He had nine targets in Week 11 after Green went down. He should get plenty of passes going forward. The Bengals play the Ravens in Week 12, who rank 25th in pass DVOA against the WR1 position.
As reported by: ESPN Tom Brady and Martellus Bennett didn't practice Thursday
It’s not yet clear if either player are in danger of missing Sunday. Brady (knee) didn’t practice yesterday either, and Bennett (ankle) was limited. Both players have a favorable matchup against the Jets in Week 12, who rank 30th in pass DVOA. We’ll have more information when the Patriots practice tomorrow.
As reported by: Phil Perry Other tagged players: Martellus Bennett Dez Bryant active for Cowboys, as expected
Bryant (back) caught seven passes for 102 yards against the Redskins in Week 2. Josh Norman didn’t shadow him in that game though, and Washington won’t make the same mistake again. Expect Norman to follow Bryant when he lines up on the outside, which is about 80% of the time. Terrance Williams has a much more favorable one against Bashaud Breeland, who has a poor 46.4 PFF grade this season. Williams hasn’t had more than three targets over the past three games, but Dak may give him more opportunities if Norman shuts Bryant down. In that scenario, Cole Beasley and Jason Witten will see an uptick in targets as well.
As reported by: ESPN Other tagged players: Cole Beasley, Jason Witten, Terrance Williams DeSean Jackson active, Matt Jones inactive for Redskins
Jackson has been dealing with a shoulder injury, but he’s all set to play on Thanksgiving. He played through it last Sunday and posted a 4/51/1 line against the Packers. Jamison Crowder and Pierre Garcon both scored and exceeded 100 yards. They’ve both out-targeted Jackson on the season, and they’ll likely get more passes than him again today. Jones is a healthy scratch. Rob Kelley, who’s coming off a three-touchdown game, will lead the backfield. The Redskins are 6-point underdogs, so they could find themselves passing a lot, which would cause Chris Thompson to cut into Kelley’s workload.
As reported by: Master Tesfastion Other tagged players: Matt Jones Stefon Diggs OUT today for Vikings
We now have the confirmation we were waiting for. Diggs will not play against the Lions today. Adam Thielen becomes the top value WR on the three game slate and should be highly owned. Cordarelle Patterson also receives a significant bump and Jarius Wright and Laquon Treadwell could see some targets there way in 3 WR sets.
As reported by: Adam Schefter on Twitter Other tagged players: Adam Thielen, Cordarrelle Patterson Stefon Diggs status still up in the air; Laquon Treadwill could start if he doesn't play
A source reported to Adam Schefter that the Vikings do not honestly know whether Stefon Diggs will play or not. It has DFS players hovering over their mouse and we’ll report any news we hear on him as soon as it comes in. Some reports have come in stating that rookie first round draft pick Laquon Treadwell would get the start. He’s the bare minimum and in consideration as a punt option but it’s Adam Thielen who should be the biggest target beneficiary if Diggs doesn’t play. Rostering one of these cheap Vikings WR’s will almost be a requirement in order to get both Le’Veon Bell and Ezekiel Elliott in your lineup – Diggs playing would change the entire landscape of the three game slate. Stay tuned…
As reported by: Adam Schefter on Twitter Other tagged players: Laquon Treadwell, Adam Thielen We have a solid three-game slate on tap for Turkey Day! The action kicks off at 12:30 ET.
What better way is there to avoid relatives than sweating NFL games all Thanksgiving day? We have a healthy three-game slate on tap which kicks off at 12:30 ET, and both FanDuel and DraftKings are offering up at least one tournament with a six-figure payout. If you’ve been bogged down with travel or work this week and haven’t had time to research, we’re here to help. Check out the DraftKings Consensus Value Rankings (Premium members only) to glean insight into the top plays on Thursday’s slate, and don’t forget to stay in-tune with our NFL alerts for up-to-date injury news and analysis.
As reported by: RotoGrinders.com DraftKings Consensus Value Rankings Will Fuller and Lamar Miller both limited in practice Wednesday
Miller (ankle, ribs) was likely just getting a rest day. Fuller (knee) is apparently dealing with a new injury, as he was dealing with a hamstring issue the past couple of weeks. Fuller has been extremely quiet over his past four games — he’s had exactly one reception in three of those — and is not a great fantasy option. He’s a one-trick pony at this point, and due to injuries and Brock Osweiler throwing to him, he’s been unable to make any big plays. He was overshadowed by Braxton Miller on Monday night in Mexico City, who caught five passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. If Fuller misses Week 12, Miller will be on the tournament radar.
As reported by: Sarah Barshop Other tagged players: Lamar Miller, Braxton Miller