DFS Alerts
DAL RB JaQuan Hardy and RB Ito Smith have been elevated from the practice squad; starters not expected to see normal workload
JaQuan Hardy and Ito Smith have been elevated from the practice squad for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. With the starters not expected to see a normal workload both Hardy and Smith should mix in behind Corey Clement as Ezekiel Elliott could only play a series or two. Clement is expected to see the bulk of the work and should be considered the top Dallas running back in for DFS contests. It is tough to guess exactly how much the starters will play tonight so be wary of that when making lineups.
As reported by: Michael Gehlken Other tagged players: Ito Smith
HOU WR Jalen Camp elevated from practice squad
Jalen Camp has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Tennesseee Titans. Camp is expected to serve as receiver depth and should not be DFS relevant.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson DEN WR Diontae Spencer listed inactive Saturday
Diontae Spencer has officially been listed inactive for Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Spencer was mainly expected to play on special teams this weekend but after muffing a punt last week, this role will likely be assumed by Kendall Hinton. Spencer’s absence is not expected to be DFS relevant.
As reported by: Denver Broncos WAS TE Sammis Reyes downgraded to out for Sunday; TE Temarrick Hemingway and FB Alex Armah elevated from practice squad
Sammis Reyes has been downgraded to out for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants, while Temarrick Hemingway and Alex Armah have been elevated from the practice squad. Reyes was expected to back up John Bates and lay in two tight end sets this weekend but this role will now be played by Hemmingway. Armah could also mix in at tight end as he has had experience doing so in the past. Neither Hemingway nor Armah is expected to see enough work to be considered in DFS contests.
As reported by: Washington Football Team Other tagged players: Temarrick Hemingway, Alex Armah TEN RB Jeremy McNichols waived; RB Jordan Wilkins elevated from practice squad
Jeremy McNichols has been waived, while Jordan Wilkins has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. With the eventual return of Derrick Henry (likely in time for the Titans first playoff game) McNichols was no longer needed in the Tennessee backfield. Jordan Wilkins will step into his role this week as the third running back behind D’Onta Foreman and Dontrell Hilliard. Wilkins is not expected to be DFS relevant at this time.
As reported by: Tennessee Titans Other tagged players: Jordan Wilkins TBB WR Cyril Grayson signed to active roster; RB Kenjon Barner and TE Darren Fells elevated from practice squad
Cyril Grayson has been signed to the active roster, while Kenjon Barner and Darren Fells have been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Grayson is expected to continue to play a prominent role in the offense with the release of Antonio Brown earlier this week. Grayson should slot in as the number two receiver behind Mike Evans and can be considered in DFS contests going forward. Barner is expected to serve as running back depth with Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette both out. Ke’Shawn Vaughn and Le’Veon Bell should lead the backfield with Barner available as the third back. Fells is expected to serve as tight end depth and shouldn’t be considered in DFS contests at this time.
As reported by: Greg Auman Other tagged players: Kenjon Barner, Darren Fells PIT WR James Washington placed on COVID list
James Washington has been placed on the COVID list ahead of the Steelers matchup with the Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. Washington was expected to serve as the fourth receiver for Pittsburgh but this role will now likely be played by Cody White. Washington’s target share will likely be split between Ray-Ray McCloud and White, though neither is expected to see enough work to be considered in DFS contests at this time.
As reported by: Pittsburgh Steelers DAL TE Blake Jarwin expected to be activated and play Saturday
Blake Jarwin is expected to be activated from IR and play Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jarwin is expected to be on some sort of snap limit as the team works him back into game shape ahead of the playoffs. Jarwin will likely split snaps with Jeremy Sprinkle and Sean McKeon as they all back up Dalton Schultz. It remains to be seen how many snaps the Cowboys starters play in a relatively meaningless game.
As reported by: Michael Gehlken CIN WR Trent Taylor and K Elliott Fry elevated from practice squad
Trent Taylor and Elliott Fry have been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Bengals matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Taylor is expected to serve as receiver depth but could see a few more snaps if the Bengals decide to rest their starters in a meaningless game. Fry likely was elevated as an insurance policy for Evan McPherson who is currently considered questionable. If McPherson were to be ruled out, Fry would handle the kicking duties.
Other tagged players: Elliott Fry CLE RB D'Ernest Johnson activated from COVID list
D’Ernest Johnson has been activated from the COVID list ahead of the Browns matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. Johnson is expected to serve as the third running back behind Nick Chibb and Kareem Hunt (questionable). As of now, Johnson is not expected to see enough work to be considered in DFS contests but could be forced into a larger role if Hunt is forced to miss or if the Browns decide to limit Nick Chubb in a meaningless game. This does not look to be the case however at this time as HC Kevin Stefanski said earlier in the week that all available players will play.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich ARI RB James Conner and TE Demetrius Harris listed questionable for Sunday
James Conner and Demetrius Harris have been listed questionable for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. James Conner seems to be trending towards a return after missing the last few weeks with a heel injury and the Cardinals could really use him with Chase Edmonds already ruled out. With Edmonds unable to go this weekend, Conner will step back into the lead back role and would need to be considered in DFS contests. Conner has proven how valuable he can be in this role and he draws an incredible matchup against the Seahawks defense this week. Harris is expected to serve as tight end depth on Sunday and his potential absence would not be DFS relevant. It will be important to ensure Conner’s availability this weekend when inactives are released but he should be one of the better running back plays on the slate if available.
As reported by: Josh Weinfuss Other tagged players: Demetrius Harris SFO QB Jimmy Garoppolo listed questionable for Sunday
Jimmy Garoppolo has been listed questionable for Sunday’s game agaisnt the Los Angeles Rams. This was always expected to be the case as earlier in the week, HC Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo would be a game-time decision. If he is unable to go, Trey Lance would draw the start and would need to be considered in DFS contests due to his rushing upside. Last game Lance threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns while also picking up another 31 yards on eight carries. We likely won’t get much clarity until 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday when inactives are released, so stay tuned.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner LVR TE Darren Waller and RB Josh Jacobs listed questionable for Sunday
Darren Waller and Josh Jacobs have been listed questionable for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Both players seem to be trending towards playing, especially in what is a must-win game for the Raiders. However if Waller were to be unable to go, Foster Moreau would handle the bulk of the tight end snaps and could be considered on the showdown slate. If Jacobs were unable to go, Peyton Barber and Jalen Richard would likely split the backfield work with Barber expected to see slightly more. Both backs could be considered as value plays on the showdown slate. It will be important to monitor inactives when they are released 90 minutes before kickoff on Sunday night.
As reported by: Paul Gutierrez Other tagged players: Josh Jacobs HOU WR Chris Conley, WR Chris Moore, and TE Jordan Akins listed questionable for Sunday
Chris Conley, Chris Moore, and Jordan Akins have all been listed questionable for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Conley is expected to serve as the third receiver for the Texans and if he were to be ruled out this weekend Danny Amendola would step into his role. Chris Moore is expected to serve as receiver depth and his potential absence would not be DFS relevant. Jordan Akins is expected to serve as tight end depth and his potential absence would also not be DFS relevant. It remains difficult to trust any member of the Texans offense outside of Brandin Cooks in DFS contests.
As reported by: Houston Texans PR Other tagged players: Chris Moore, Jordan Akins NEP RB Damien Harris and WR Jakobi Meyers listed questionable for Sunday
Damien Harris and Jakobi Meyers have been listed questionable for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Not much has been made about either players inclusion on the injury report so this is likely just the Patriots being the Patriots. If for some reason Harris were to be ruled out, Rhamondre Stevenson would lead the backfield with Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor also mixing in. Stevenson would need to be considered in DFS contests as he has had some monster performances with Harris out. If Meyers were to be ruled out, Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor (making his return this week) would play a larger role in the New England passing attack and could be considered in DFS contests.
As reported by: Jim McBride Other tagged players: Jakobi Meyers