DFS Alerts
CLE WR Donovan Peoples-Jones expected to play Sunday
Donovan Peoples-Jones is expected to play Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. DPJ should serve as the number two receiver opposite Jarvis Landry for the Browns tonight. If DPJ were to be limited in any fashion Rashard Higgins as well as the tight ends Austin Hooper, Harrison Bryant, and David Njoku could see a few more targets come their way making them better plays.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport
NEP RB Damien Harris, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, TE Jonnu Smith, and TE Hunter Henry are all expected to play Sunday
Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, Jonnu Smith, and Hunter Henry are all expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. It looks as though the Patriots will be entirely helathy at running back on Sunday with their full collection of backs. Harris and Stevenson should handle the bulk of the carries with Brandon Bolden available for the passing down work. The running backs could be busy in a game that New ENgland is expected to win against a banged up Titans team. Henry and Smith should handle the bulk of the tight end work for the Patriots though each eats into the others value. The higher scoring of the two will likely be the one that can find the end zone, which Henry has been able to do more often.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith GBP RB Aaron Jones will be a game-time decision Sunday
Aaron Jones will be a game-time decision for Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. As expected all week, Jones seems to be a true game-time call as the Packers could elect to just let him rest through their bye week in Week 13 though they might want to have him suit up in an important matchup that could decide playoff seeding. If Jones is active Sunday he would likely be limited and split time with AJ Dillon hurting both of their values. If inactive, Dillon would become a much better play and would be one of the top value options on the slate even in a tough matchup. It will be important to check inactives when they are released 90 minutes prior to kickoff, which because it is an afternoon game will be at 2:55 ET.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero NYG RB Saquon Barkley expected to play Sunday
Saquon Barkley is expected to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Barkley is still dealing with an ankle injury but should be able to suit up. Last week Barkley was used as the featured back until the game got out of hand, it’s likely we see a similar workload with Barkley getting most of the high leverage snaps and Devontae Booker mixing in when Barkley needs a rest. Barkley can be considered in most formats but know his upside could be limited based on game script.
As reported by: Adam Schefter BAL WR Marquise Brown expected to play Sunday
Marquise Brown is expected to play Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns. Brown should be able to return after a one game absence due to a hamstring injury. It seemed as though he was trending in the right direction the whole week being able to log practices. Brown could still play fewer snaps but this shouldn’t hurt his overall output too much. Rashod Bateman should be the top target for the Ravens when Brown is not on the field making him a slightly better play.
As reported by: Adam Schefter SFO RB Elijah Mitchell expected to play Sunday
Elijah Mitchell is expected to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Mitchell should return to his role leading the 49er backfield with Jeff Wilson and Deebo Samuel able to back him up. Though the return of Mitchell should allow for Samuel to focus his more of his efforts in the passing game of San Francisco. This looks to be a high scoring game and Mitchell could play a large role in this. He can be considered in most formats and especially in part of a game stack.
As reported by: Adam Schefter SEA RB Travis Homer and RB Rashaad Penny ruled out for Monday
Travis Homer and Rashaad Penny have been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Washington Football Team. Penny’s status comes as no surprise as he was expected to be out. With Homer out, the backfield will continue to be led by Alex Collins with DeeJay Dallas available to back him up. Both Collins and Dallas could already be considered for the showdown slate but Homer’s absence strengthens their value even more. Collins should handle most of the early down work with Dallas playing a bigger role in the passing game. It is likely that the Seahawks will promote at least one more running back from their practice squad but we won’t know who until Monday afternoon.
As reported by: John Boyle Other tagged players: Rashaad Penny JAC TE James O'Shaughnessy activated to 53-man roster from IR; WR John Brown elevated from practice squad for Sunday
James O’Shaughnessy has been activated to the 53-man roster from IR while John Brown has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. O’Shaughnessy is expected to backup Dan Arnold but should still not be considered DFS relevant. Brown is expected to serve as receiver depth and is not considered DFS relevant at this point.
As reported by: Michael DiRocco Other tagged players: John Brown LAC RB Darius Bradwell elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Darius Bradwell has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. Bradwell is expected to serve as running back depth and on special teams and is not considered DFS relevant.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers NYJ RB Austin Walter elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Austin Walter has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Walter is expected to serve as running back depth and play on special teams. He should not be considered DFS relevant at this point.
As reported by: New York Jets CAR WR Matt Cole elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Matt Cole has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins. Cole is expected to serve as receiver depth and should not be considered DFS relevant at this point.
As reported by: Darin Gantt NYG WR Pharoh Cooper elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Pharoh Cooper has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper is expected to serve as receiver depth and play on special teams. He should not be considered DFS relevant at this point.
As reported by: Art Stapleton PIT WR Anthony Miller elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Anthony Miller has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Miller is expected to serve as receiver depth and is not expected to be DFS relevant.
As reported by: Brooke Pryor LAR WR Landen Akers elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Landen Akers has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Akers is expected to serve as receiver depth and was elevated due to the Ben Skowronek injury. He is not expected to be DFS relevant and should not be considered at this time.
As reported by: Los Angeles Rams CIN TE Thaddeus Moss elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Thaddeus Moss has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moss is expected to serve as tight end depth and should not be considered for DFS contests at this point.
As reported by: Cincinnati Bengals