DFS Alerts
LAR WR Ben Skowronek listed doubtful for Sunday
Ben Skowronek has been listed as doubtful for Sunday ahead of the Rams’ matchup with the Chicago Bears. Skowronek’s absence should not be relevant for DFS purposes as top members of the Los Angeles passing attack remain Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and Tyler Higbee.
As reported by: Jourdan Rodrigue
LAC RB Austin Ekeler officially listed questionable but Head Coach is "optimistic" he will play Sunday
Austin Ekeler has officially been listed as questionable but Head Coach Brandon Staley is “optimistic” he will play Sunday against the Washington Football Team. If Ekeler were to be ruled out Justin Jackson and Joshua Kelley would likely split time in the backfield becoming better plays but limiting their upside.
As reported by: Daniel Popper ARI WR Antoine Wesley listed out for Sunday
Antoine Wesley listed out for Sunday when the Cardinals are set to take on the Tennessee Titans. Wesley’s absence shouldn’t be too much of a factor as the Cardinals top receiving threats remain Deandre Hopkins, A.J. Green, and Rondale Moore.
As reported by: Paul Kuharsky TEN WR A.J. Brown available for Sunday; TE Tommy Hudson, WR Josh Reynolds, K Sam Ficken all listed questionable
A.J. Brown will be available for the Titans Sunday when they are set to take on the Arizona Cardinals. Tommy Hudson, Josh Reynolds, and Sam Ficken all listed questionable. Tommy Hudson being ruled out would mean nothing for DFS purposes however if Reynolds were to be ruled out it’s possible that A.J. Brown and Julio Jones could see even more targets. The Titans just signed Michael Badgley to their practice squad and he would take over the kicker duties if Ficken is unable to go.
As reported by: Paul Kuharsky Other tagged players: Tommy Hudson, Josh Reynolds, Sam Ficken NEP WR Nelson Agholor listed questionable for Sunday, WR Malcolm Perry ruled out
Nelson Agholor has been listed questionable for Sunday and Malcolm Perry has been ruled out. Perry being ruled out shouldn’t matter too much but if Agholor were to be ruled out Jakobi Myers would play an even bigger role while Kendrick Bourne would likely move into the WR2 role. It is also important to note that both Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry would likely factor into the passing game more making them both stronger plays.
As reported by: Adam Beasley Other tagged players: Malcolm Perry MIA WR Preston Williams listed questionable for Sunday
Preston Williams has been listed questionable for Sunday when the Dolphins are set to take on the New England Patriots. Williams is not expected to play a major role for the Dolphins and if he were to be ruled out it is likely the snaps he would have seen would be split between Jakeem Grant and Albert Wilson.
As reported by: Adam Beasley NYG RB Saquon Barkley (knee) is listed as questionable; TE Evan Engram (calf) is out; WRs Kenny Golladay and Kadarius Toney and TE Kyle Rudolph available for Sunday
Saquon Barkley has officially been listed as questionable while Evan Engram has been ruled out. Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney, Kyle Rudolph who have all dealt with injuries earlier in the week have been cleared to play and will be available for the Giants Sunday when they take on the Denver Broncos. Barkley is interesting because if he does play he will likely have a limited workload, however if he is out Devontae Booker would likely become the lead back for the Giants and offer some value at just 4K on DK. With Engram officially ruled out Kyle Rudolph and Kaden Smith will likely split time at the tight end position limiting their potential upside. Golladay slots in as the Giants best projected receiving option alongside Sterling Shepard.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Other tagged players: Evan Engram, Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney, Kyle Rudolph CLE K Chase McLaughlin added to injury report as questionable
Chase McLaughlin practiced fully on Friday but was added to injury report late with a right hamstring injury. If he is unable to go on Sunday Chris Naggar will likely be promoted from the practice squad and handle the kicking duties.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich WR Keelan Cole and RB La'Mical Perine listed as questionable for Jets; Jamison Crowder still on reserve/COVID-19 list
Keelan Cole and La’Mical Perine have been listed as questionable for the Jets while Jamison Crowder remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Jets could be very thin at wide receiver if both Cole and Crowder are unable to suit up on Sunday. Elijah Moore stands to gain the most while he was already considered a good play on DK at 3K. Denzel Mims could enter the fold and be an interesting option to consider if both Cole and Crowder are ruled out. If La’Mical Perine is able to play he will likely be the 3rd or 4th running back behind Tevin Coleman, Michael Carter, and possibly Ty Johnson so his status shouldn’t matter too much for DFS purposes.
As reported by: Rich Cimini Other tagged players: La'Mical Perine, Jamison Crowder TE Noah Fant and WR Courtland Sutton will play on Sunday for Denver
As expected, Noah Fant and Courtland Sutton will play on Sunday for Denver after dealing with injuries earlier in the week. Fant will be the top tight end option for the Broncos and Sutton will be the number two wide receiver behind Jerry Juedy. Fant can be considered as a lower to mid-tier tight end while Sutton is probably best used only in very large tournaments as part of a Denver stack.
As reported by: Zac Stevens Other tagged players: Courtland Sutton CHI WR Darnell Mooney listed questionable for Sunday
Darnell Mooney has been listed questionable for Sunday ahead of the Bears’ Sunday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Mooney was able to log a full practice on Friday after being limited both Wednesday and Thursday so he is trending in the right direction to be able to play. If he were to be ruled out Damiere Byrd would likely slot into his WR2 role behind Allen Robinson as the Bears look to solve the Rams’ tough defense.
Carson Wentz will start Sunday
Carson Wentz has officially been named the starter for this Sunday by HC Frank Reich after having foot surgery five weeks prior. After the surgery Wentz seemed like a long shot to be the opening week starter but has made significant progress and has practiced in full this entire week. The Colts face the Seahawks this week and Carson Wentz can be considered as a mid tier option at his price point of 5.6K on DK.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Shi Smith is out for Sunday
Shi Smith is out for Sunday ahead of the Panthers matchup with the New York Jets. Smith is at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart for Carolina so his absence shouldn’t change much for the Panthers. The top offensive options remain Christian McCaffrey, D.J. Moore, and Robby Anderson.
As reported by: Joe Person Emmanuel Sanders questionable for Sunday
Emmanuel Sanders is questionable for Sunday ahead of the Bills matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sanders who is dealing with a foot injury has been limited in practice this week. If he were unable to play it would likely lead to a few more targets and snaps for Gabriel Davis and Cole Beasley while Stefon Diggs will continue to be Josh Allen’s favorite target.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Odell Beckham Jr. considered questionable for Sunday
Odell Beckham Jr. is considered questionable for Sunday when the Browns are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs. OBJ has “hit benchmarks in his comeback and hasn’t suffered any setbacks” according to Head Coach Kevin Stefanski, which makes it sound like he is trending in the right direction to be available but Stefanski went on to say “we’ll let you know 90 minutes before the game” in regards to OBJ playing. If he were to be ruled out Jarvis Landry, Rashad Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Austin Hooper would likely all see an increase in targets and Cleveland might try to rely on the ground game a bit more with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.
As reported by: Scott Petrak