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Dwayne Haskins expected to start today
Dwayne Haskins is reportedly expected to start today, although the Football Team still hasn’t announced anything official. Inactives may help clarify this situation, once released, but Haskins is the starter barring a further unexpected change.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Alex Smith
Schefter: Keenan Allen, Terry McLaurin not expected to play; Antonio Gibson, Allen Robinson and Tyreek Hill are expected to play
Adam Schefter released a series of updates overnight: Keenan Allen and Terry McLaurin are not expected to play, while Antonio Gibson, Allen Robinson and Tyreek Hill are expected to play. These players’ statuses will all still need to be confirmed when inactives are released, but this report is a pretty good indicator of what to expect. Schefter did also mention that the Chiefs would monitor Hill and be smart with him, although we don’t know exactly what that means. Hill is explosive enough to have a massive day even if his snaps are limited.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson, Allen Robinson, Tyreek Hill Ezekiel Elliott reportedly expected to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable this week
Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly expected to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable this week and being limited in practice. This is certainly a positive sign for his availability, but his status will still need to be monitored before kickoff. He appeared likely to play last week and was scratched, which made Tony Pollard a fantastic play. Pollard is likely to still have a role this week, even if Elliott plays, but his role is obviously significantly larger if Elliott doesn’t play.
As reported by: Todd Archer Other tagged players: Tony Pollard DeVante Parker inactive; Mike Gesicki and Jakeem Grant both active
The Dolphins are getting healthier, although DeVante Parker will be inactive again. Both Mike Gesicki and Jakeem Grant will be active, and the return of Gesicki means TEs Adam Shaheen and Durham Smythe will return to smaller roles in the passing game.
As reported by: Miami Dolphins Other tagged players: Mike Gesicki, Jakeem Grant KhaDarel Hodge also going on COVID-19 reserve list. Browns now without 4 WRs, game is still scheduled to be played.
KhaDarel Hodge is also going on the COVID-19 reserve list, joining Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones. The game is still scheduled to be played, and the NFL has already established that they will not cancel games due to outbreaks within a specific position group. Expect heavy use of the TEs and RBs all day.
As reported by: Mary Kay Cabot Other tagged players: Marvin Hall, Ja'Marcus Bradley, Derrick Willies, Austin Hooper, David Njoku, Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones going on COVID-19 reserve list, will miss Sunday
The Browns will be without nearly all their usual WRs Sunday, with Landry, Higgins and Peoples-Jones headed to the COVID-19 list. KhaDarel Hodge is also expected to be placed on the list. We should have more updates soon, but the Browns offense should be significantly limited Sunday.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Rashard Higgins, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Khadarel Hodge James Robinson reportedly ruled out for Sunday
James Robinson has reportedly already been ruled out for Sunday. The Jaguars’ RB situation now is almost a complete mystery, with Robinson essentially handling all the work so far this season. Dare Ogunbowale and Devine Ozigbo are the two top active backs, and Nathan Cottrell will also be active. Playing any RB here will have a lot of risk, but there is some nice value if you’re able to pick the right back.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Devine Ozigbo, Dare Ogunbowale, Nathan Cottrell Maxx Williams inactive
Maxx Williams is inactive Saturday, leaving Dan Arnold to work as the top TE option with Darrell Daniels behind him. Arnold has been consistently getting the majority of the TE targets, and that shouldn’t change today.
As reported by: Arizona Cardinals Other tagged players: Dan Arnold, Darrell Daniels Jaguars starting Mike Glennon Sunday
The Jaguars are reportedly starting Mike Glennon Sunday, moving Gardner Minshew back to the bench. The Jaguars can secure the top pick in the NFL draft if they lose their remaining games, and Glennon gives them a good chance. He had a strong start Week 12, but was terrible the next two weeks. Glennon is an extremely risky play this week, and it is hard to see significant upside anyways.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Gardner Minshew Daniel Jones will start tomorrow
Daniel Jones will start tomorrow for the Giants, returning after missing one game, and moving Colt McCoy back to the backup role. The fact Jones might not be 100%, combined with his overall regression this season, make him a very risky play.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Colt McCoy DeSean Jackson activated from IR, will play Sunday
DeSean Jackson has been activated from IR and will play Sunday. The veteran WR has been out over two months, last playing in Week 7. Even if Jackson’s role is more limited than usual, his return should still help Jalen Hurts by giving the Eagles another weapon to draw the attention of the opposing defense.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero Other tagged players: Jalen Hurts Golden Tate (calf) officially ruled out for Sunday
Tate was a mid-week addition to the injury report, and he’s officially been ruled out of Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens due to a calf injury. The Giants rarely use four wide-receiver sets, so more than likely just one of Austin Mack or C.J. Board will see snaps at wide receiver with Tate sidelined, but with Board running sporadic routes over the last weeks, he may be the leading candidate to step into a larger role when New York finds themselves in base 1-1 personnel sets. However, either way, it’s difficult to imagine Board or Mack seeing enough volume to become relevant on daily fantasy slates across the industry this weekend.
As reported by: Art Stapleton via Twitter
Terry McLaurin (ankle) listed as doubtful for Sunday
McLaurin was held out of practice for a third consecutive day, which has become a norm for him in recent weeks, but he’s officially been listed as doubtful on Washington’s injury report for Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Carolina Panthers due to an ankle injury. With Dwayne Haskins potentially set to receive another start under center, McLaurin’s could have been in line to see a noteworthy increase in target share since he’s averaged just over 9.5 targets per game when Haskins is at quarterback this season. However, with McLaurin on track to be inactive, Haskins or Alex Smith will be likely be left with some combination of Cam Sims, Steven Sims, and Isaiah Wright as his top options at wide receiver in three-wide sets this weekend.
As reported by: Nicki Jhabvala via Twitter Julio Jones (hamstring) officially ruled out for Sunday
Jones still hasn’t practiced at all in the last three weeks, and he’s officially been ruled out of Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to an ever-nagging hamstring injury that will now keep him sidelined for a third consecutive week. This will be the sixth game overall that Jones has missed this season on top of being limited in a few others, and while he’s struggled to remain healthy, his mere presence on the field is typically a tremendous boost for quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons’ offensive efficiency in general. Olamide Zaccheus is still on injured reserve, so in Jones’ absence, some combination of Brandon Powell, Laquon Treadwell, and maybe Christian Blake will see reps at wide receiver opposite of Calvin Ridley on the outside. Ridley and Hayden Hurst are the obvious candidates for an increase in target share, while Powell appears to have the edge for the first crack at the aforementioned vacated routes.
As reported by: William McFadden via Twitter George Kittle (foot) will play on Saturday
The 49ers officially activated Kittle from injured reserve, and head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed with reporters that Kittle will play in Saturday’s Week 16 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after missing six games due to a foot injury. Shanahan is notorious for misleading quotes in the media, but he did reiterate that the team plans to ease Kittle back into action, and he’ll be on “somewhat of a snap count” in this weekend’s contest. There’s no way to know exactly what this means for Kittle’s projected fantasy value, but he’ll remain a viable tournament target on Saturday’s abbreviated three-game slates across the daily fantasy industry.
As reported by: Matt Barrows via Twitter