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Rams place Cooper Kupp on Reserve/COVID-19 list
The Rams have placed Cooper Kupp on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. They can’t seem to catch a break on the injury front over the last few weeks – they’re already down Jared Goff, Darrell Henderson and now Kupp while still trying to fight for their playoff lives. Kupp’s floor/ceiling would have already been impacted by Goff’s absence, and even with Kupp now out, Robert Woods isn’t jumping off the page given the dampened outlook on the Rams offense. Josh Reynolds should see his target share spike and rookie Van Jefferson should expect to see the field more. Both tight ends could also benefit from the leftover targets in the middle of the field.
Other tagged players: Robert Woods, Van Jefferson
Damien Harris inactive Monday night
Damien Harris is inactive Monday night, setting Sony Michel up to handle early-down work with JJ Taylor working in behind him and James White continuing to handle passing down work. Michel does set up as one of the better Showdown values given his expanding role, although New England is expected to play from behind as touchdown underdogs against a potent Bills offense.
Other tagged players: Sony Michel Bills not expected to activate John Brown before Monday's game
The Bills aren’t expected to activate John Brown before Monday night’s meeting with the Patriots. They’d need to activate him by 4 PM ET, and at this point it looks very unlikely that happens. With Brown out, Gabriel Davis will see more run as the 3rd WR behind Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley, primarily operating against the Patriots outside CBs. Especially in Showdown formats, Davis’ value spikes with Brown out of action. Isaiah McKenzie could see some added run behind Davis, but he’s nothing more than a dart throw GPP play.
As reported by: Jeremy Fowler Other tagged players: Gabriel Davis Jamaal Williams inactive tonight
Jamaal Williams is inactive tonight, as expected. That leaves Aaron Jones as the top back as usual, but could mean some more work for AJ Dillon. The game will be played in the snow, which could lead to more running, depending how bad the weather ends up being.
As reported by: Green Bay Packers Other tagged players: Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon
Ezekiel Elliott active today
Ezekiel Elliott will be active today after missing last week. He should return to his role as the top back, returning Tony Pollard to his backup role. Elliott does carry more risk than usual, given the injury and the strong performance by Pollard last week.
As reported by: Dallas Cowboys PR Other tagged players: Tony Pollard Royce Freeman active today
Royce Freeman is active today and should work as the backup to Melvin Gordon for the Broncos. Phillip Lindsay has been placed on IR, so there is some work available for Freeman.
As reported by: Denver Broncos Christian McCaffrey inactive, as expected
Christian McCaffrey is inactive Sunday, as expected given his doubtful injury designation. Mike Davis will once again work as the top back for the Panthers, while Rodney Smith will work as the second back. Smith has seen his role expand recently, which takes some of the value away from Davis.
As reported by: Alaina Getzenberg Other tagged players: Mike Davis, Rodney Smith Antonio Gibson is active today; Alex Smith, Terry McLaurin both inactive
Antonio Gibson is active today, while Alex Smith and Terry McLaurin are both inactive. None of these moves are surprising, but Alex Smith being inactive does make it clear that Dwayne Haskins will be the starter today.
As reported by: Nicki Jhabvala Other tagged players: Alex Smith, Terry McLaurin, Dwayne Haskins Keenan Allen, Joshua Kelley both inactive today
Keenan Allen and Joshua Kelley are both inactive today. Expect Austin Ekeler to be heavily involved in both the passing and the rushing game, with Kalen Ballage getting a boost with Joshua Kelley out.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Joshua Kelley, Kalen Ballage Tyreek Hill active today
Tyreek Hill is active today, as expected from earlier reports. There is some risk of Hill being limited, but he also can score every time he touches the ball, so a big day is still possible for him.
As reported by: Adam Teicher Allen Robinson, Cordarrelle Patterson both active today
Allen Robinson and Cordarrelle Patterson are both active today after having limitations in practice this week, including three straight DNPs for Cordarrelle Patterson.
As reported by: Jeff Dickerson Other tagged players: Cordarrelle Patterson C.J. Prosise inactive today
C.J. Prosise is inactive today, setting Gregory Howell up to work as the number 2 back behind David Johnson.
As reported by: Sarah Barshop Other tagged players: David Johnson, Buddy Howell Anthony McFarland inactive today
Anthony McFarland is inactive today, which won’t have any significant impact.
As reported by: Dale Lolley Jack Doyle active today
Jack Doyle will be active today for the Colts.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Brandon Powell active today
Brandon Powell is active today for the Falcons.
As reported by: Atlanta Falcons