DFS Alerts
TEN WR A.J. Brown "should be fine today" to play
As expected, A.J. Brown “should be fine today” to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Brown could be slightly limited which would mean Julio Jones and Marcus Johnson could see a few more targets. Brown should be considered as the top receiving option for the Titans in a tough matchup against the Rams defense.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport
SFO TE George Kittle expected to be "on a pitch count" and play "roughly half the game" on Sunday
George Kittle (making his return from IR) is expected to be “on a pitch count” and play “roughly half the game” on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. This will likely mean less blocking duties for Kittle and a few more snaps for either Ross Dwelley or Charlie Woerner. This limits Kittle’s upside pretty significantly and it is best to avoid having Kittle in your lineups for at least one more week before he is a full go and ready to play a majority of the snaps like he is accustomed to.
As reported by: Adam Schefter SFO RB Elijah Mitchell and WR Deebo Samuel "should be able to play today" barring a setback
As expected, Elijah Mitchell and Deebo Samuel “should be able to play today” barring a setback against the Arizona Cardinals. Samuel is expected to continue in his role as the top receiver for the 49ers and should see a heavy workload, though if he were to be limited Brandon Aiyuk could take over this role and merits consideration in tournament lineups. Elijah Mitchell is expected to continue to lead the backfield but with the return of Jeff Wilson, will likely see his role diminish some. With both Wilson and Hasty back the 49ers backfield could become a committee making all members less appealing.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Deebo Samuel BAL WR Rashod Bateman is expected to play and WR Sammy Watkins has a "good shot to go" Sunday
As expected, Rashod Bateman is expected to play and Sammy Watkins has a “good shot to go” Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Both are expected to assume their normal roles behind Marquise Brown, though if they were to be limited in any fashion Devin Duvernay could see some more snaps and targets. Bateman and Watkins can both be considered but for different reasons. Watkins can make one big play while Bateman has been seeing a steady dose of targets the last few weeks (Watkins’s return could impact this though).
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Sammy Watkins ARI QB Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins "not a ton of optimism" to play but will go through warm ups and are still game-time decisions Sunday
Sources close to the Arizona Cardinals do not have optimism for either Kyler Murray or DeAndre Hopkins to play but both will go through warm ups and are still game-time decisions Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. If Kyler Murray were to be unable to play, Colt McCoy would draw the start and all Cardinals pass-catchers would see a dip in expected production. If Hopkins misses, Christian Kirk, and Rondale Moore would lead the receiving corps with tight end Zach Ertz also expected to play a larger role. Al would become much better plays and could be considered in most formats based on expected volume.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: DeAndre Hopkins JAC RB James Robinson "not optimistic" to play Sunday but still a game-time decision
Sources have said that it is not looking good for James Robinson to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills but he is still considered a game-time decision. If he is unable to suit up Carlos Hyde would lead the backfield with Dare Ogunbowale and Devine Ozigbo available to back him up. It would feel awful to do, but Hyde would need to be considered as a value option based on expected volume in a tough matchup. It will be important to check back when inactives are released to confirm what Robinson’s status is.
As reported by: Adam Schefter NEP WR Kristian Wilkerson elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Kristian Wilkerson has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. With N’Keal Harry listed as questionable this move is probably in response to that. Wilkerson would likely assume Harry’s role as the fourth wide receiver if he were to be ruled out. Regardless, Wilkerson is not DFS relevant at this time.
As reported by: Mike Reiss NOS WR Kevin White elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Kevin White has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. White is expected to serve as the fourth wide receiver for the Saints and is too far down the depth chart to be relied on for DFS purposes.
As reported by: Nick Underhill LVR WR Marcell Ateman elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Marcell Ateman has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants. Ateman is expected to serve as receiver depth for the Raiders who have found themselves extremely thin at the position due to events in the last couple of weeks. Ateman is too far down the depth chart to be considered DFS relevant at this juncture.
As reported by: Las Vegas Raiders SFO TE George Kittle, K Robbie Gould, and RB Jeff Wilson all activated to 53-man roster from IR
George Kittle, Robbie Gould, and Jeff Wilson have all been activated to the 53-man roster from IR ahead of Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. George Kittle is expected to return to his role as the top tight end in the 49ers offense pushing Ross Dwelley and Charlie Woerner down the depth Chart. Jeff Wilson is expected to be used as a change of pace back to compliment Elijah Mitchell which will sap both of their upsides. JaMychal Hasty will likely still have a role in the offense as he will continue to see much of the passing work out of the backfield while it looks as though Trey Sermon will be a healthy scratch. Robbie Gould is expected to handle the kicking duties going forward.
As reported by: Doug Kyed Other tagged players: Robbie Gould, Jeff Wilson ARI WR Greg Dortch elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Greg Dortch has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s contest with the San Francisco 49ers. Dorth is expected to serve as receiver depth with A.J. Green out and DeAndre Hopkins listed as questionable. Even if Hopkins were to be ruled out, Dortch is too far down the depth chart to be considered DFS relevant.
As reported by: Arizona Cardinals 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 Las Vegas Raiders. Cooper is expected to play on special teams and serve as receiver depth, he should not be considered DFS relevant at this time.
As reported by: Pat Leonard BAL TE Nick Boyle not activated from IR for Sunday; TE Eric Tomlinson elevated from practice squad
Nick Boyle has not been activated from IR for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings and in a corresponding move Eric Tomlinson has been elevated from the practice squad. Tomlinson is expected to provide depth at tight end behind Mark Andrews and Josh Oliver and is not expected to be DFS relevant.
As reported by: Jeff Zrebiec Other tagged players: Eric Tomlinson MIA WR Kirk Merritt elevated from practice squad for Sunday
Kirk Merritt has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s contest with the Houston Texans. Merritt is expected to serve as receiver depth and is not DFS relevant at this juncture.
As reported by: David Furones CAR WR Willie Snead elevated from practice squad
Willie Snead has been elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Snead is expected to serve as receiver depth and is not DFS relevant at this point.
As reported by: Joe Person