DFS Alerts
BUF RB Zack Moss inactive Sunday
Zack Moss will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bills will elect to use Devin Singletary and Matt Breida in the backfield against the Bucs and their stout run defense. Both Breida and Singletary should see work but their split will limit each other’s upside. It is likely best to target other running backs if possible.
As reported by: Joe Buscaglia
NYG WR Collin Johnson inactive Sunday
Collin Johnson will be inactive for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers. With both Kenny Golladay and Sterling Shepard being cleared to play there was no reason for Johnson to be active. Johnson’s absence is not expected to be DFS relevant.
As reported by: Ralph Vacchiano DET TE T.J. Hockenson officially inactive for Sunday
As expected, T.J. Hockenson is officially inactive for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. With Hockenson ruled out, Brock Wright will be the primary tight end with Shane Zylstra (who was elevated yesterday) available to back him up. Wright can be considered in DFS contests as a value option.
As reported by: Detroit Lions DEN RB Melvin Gordon officially active Sunday
As expected, Melvin Gordon is officially active for Sunday’s game against the Detroit lions. Despite Javonte Williams monster performance as the featured back this past weekend against the Chiefs, Gordon will likely return to his normal role and split the backfield with Williams. This split will hurt both backs’ values and ceilings.
As reported by: Denver Broncos CAR WR Shi Smith inactive Sunday
Shi Smith has been listed inactive for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. This was not surpising due to the fact that earlier in the week HC Matt Rhule said he was going to give Terrace Marshall some playing time against the Falcons. Smith and Marshall play the same role in the Carolina offense (WR4), so Marshall is not expected to be DFS relevant at this time.
As reported by: Carolina Panthers TEN WR Dez Fitzpatrick inactive Sunday
Dez Fitzpatrick has been listed inactive for Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. With the return of Julio Jones and a lesser extent Racey McMath the Titans are starting to replenish their receiving corps. These returns took away the need for Fitzpatrick in the offense. The Titans main receiving corps should consist of Julio Jones, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Chester Rogers, though only Jones offers any real DFS value.
As reported by: Turron Davenport BAL TE Nick Boyle and FB Patrick Ricard inactive Sunday
Nick Boyle and Patrick Ricard have both been listed inactive for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. Both Boyle and Ricard were not expected to have major roles this weekend so their absences are not expected to be DFS relevant. With Boyle out, Josh Oliver and Eric Tomlinson will back up Mark Andrews. With Ricard out, the Ravens will likely forego a fullback.
As reported by: Baltimore Ravens Other tagged players: Patrick Ricard NOS WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey inactive Sunday
Lil’Jordan Humphrey has been listed inactive for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Humphrey was expected to serve as the number three receiver for the Saints but will be unable to suit up due to an injury he suffered in practice earlier this week. All Saints receivers will see a slight bump but this game should be all about Taysom Hill and Alvin Kamara rushing the ball against the porous Jets run defense.
As reported by: Nick Underhill HOU RB David Johnson placed on COVID list; WR Chris Moore inactive Sunday
David Johnson has been placed on the COVID list and Chris Moore has been listed inactive for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. With Johnson out the Texans will only have two backs available to split touches, Rex Burkhead and Royce Freeman. Burkhead should see the bulk of the work and can be considered a as a value option for today’s slate.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Chris Moore DAL RB Tony Pollard out Sunday per Ian Rapoport
Tony Pollard will be out Sunday against the Washington Football Team per Ian Rapoport. Pollard was trying to play but team officials decided it was better for Pollard’s long term health to sit today out. In his absence, Ezekiel Elliot will play an even bigger role in the Dallas backfield becoming a better play and Corey Clement and JaQuan Hardy will be available to back him up. Corey Clement figures to see the bulk of the backup work but does not project to be a good DFS play.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport DAL RB Tony Pollard has "chance to play" Sunday but "there isn't a lot of optimism for it"
Tony Pollard has “chance to play” Sunday against the Washington Football Team but “there isn’t a lot of optimism for it” according to Ian Rapoport. Pollard seems to be trying to convince Dallas officials that he is ready to go, and they will give him a chance to prove he is prior to the game but they might decide to take a more long term approach to his health. If Pollard were to be ruled out Ezekiel Elliot would play an even bigger role in the Dallas backfield becoming a better play, with Corey Clement and JaQuan Hardy available to back him up.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport CIN RB Joe Mixon and WR Tee Higgins both expected to play Sunday
Joe Mixon and Tee Higgins are both expected to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Mixon has been dealing with an illness all week but should be able to suit up today and play his normal role in the Cincinnati offense. If he were to be limited in any way, Samaje Perine is available and would see the bulk of the snaps Mixon was forced to miss. Higgins is also expected to play and should continue in his normal role as one of the top wideouts for the Bengals. If he were to be limited it could mean a few more targets for Ja’Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd strengthening their value.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Tee Higgins SFO WR Deebo Samuel expected to play Sunday
Deebo Samuel is expected to play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals but might need to clear a pregame warmup. Samuel should be able to suit up today and continue to play an important role in the San Francisco offense. Samuel will likely get some work out of the backfield with Elijah Mitchell ruled out in addition to his snaps as a wide receiver. Samuel can be considered in most GPPs but could have his upside limited if HC Kyle Shanahan decides to take it easy on Deebo in his return after a one week absence.
As reported by: Adam Schefter NYG WR Kenny Golladay and WR Sterling Shepard both expected to play Sunday
Kenny Golladay and Sterling Shepard are both expected to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. As reported earlier in the week, both Shepard and Golladay have been trending in the right direction and should lead the Giants receiving corps this Sunday without Kadarius Toney. It is still difficult to trust either of them in DFS contests however, due to Mike Glennon getting the start at quarterback. Glennon struggled last weekend against the Miami Dolphins completing just 23 of 44 passes for 187 yards with no touchdowns and one interception.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Sterling Shepard WAS RB J.D. McKissic (concussion) not expected to play Sunday; WR Curtis Samuel expected to play
J.D. McKissic (concussion) is not expected to play Sunday, while Curtis Samuel is expected to play against the Dallas Cowboys. With Gibson out it will likely be another day of Antonio Gibson seeing the majority of the backfield work. Last week, given a similar opportunity he didn’t disappoint with 23 carries for 88 yards and 5 receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown. Gibson will once again need to be considered in most formats as he should be one of the better plays of the slate. Curtis Samuel is expected to play and should remain in his role as wide receiver three for Washington. Samuel likely should only be considered as part of a DAL/WAS game stack.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Curtis Samuel