DFS Alerts
Ronald Jones placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday
Jones was already considered questionable to play in Sunday’s Week 15 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons after he underwent surgery to repair a broken pinky finger, but now that he won’t be able to practice at all this week, he is highly unlikely to be available for this weekend’s contest even if he was only classified as a high-risk, close contact and didn’t actually test positive for the virus. His presumed absence should allow Leonard Fournette to take over the lead back role following his surprising healthy scratch from the active roster in Week 14, but it obviously adds some uncertainty to his role moving forward, especially since LeSean McCoy and KeShawn Vaughn could be more than capable of siphoning away carries and targets out of the backfield if head coach Bruce Arians utilizes more of a committee approach sans Jones this week.
As reported by: Greg Auman via Twitter
Henry Ruggs placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, officially ruled out for Thursday night
Henry Ruggs placed on reserve/COVID-19 list, officially ruled out for Thursday night. Nelson Agholor has established as Derek Carr’s top weapon in the receiver room with Darren Waller dominating targets at tight end, but we could see more of Bryan Edwards and Zay Jones on the outside with Ruggs on the shelf for at least a game. Hunter Renfrow could see a slight uptick in targets.
As reported by: Adam Schefter via Twitter Other tagged players: Bryan Edwards, Zay Jones, Nelson Agholor, Hunter Renfrow Luke Willson (hip) inactive Monday night
Willson has been filling in as the primary pass-catching tight end in the Baltimore offense over the previous two games, but with Mark Andrews reinstated from the reserve/COVID-19 list, Willson will be inactive for Monday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns due to what’s been listed a hip injury on the Ravens’ injury report. However, even if he’s healthy moving forward, it’s going to be difficult for him to pave out a role on the 53-man active roster on gameday for as long as Andrews is healthy and able to suit up.
As reported by: Jeff Zrebiec via Twitter Austin Hooper (neck) inactive Monday night
Even with an extra day of rest, Hooper was unable to practice this entire week, and he’s officially been listed as inactive for Monday night’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens due to an apparent neck injury. The Browns are still unsure when exactly Hooper sustained the injury, but in his absence, Harrison Bryant and David Njoku should be expected to step into expanded roles in the passing game with Cleveland continuing to be one of the league leaders in the utilization of 1-2 personnel packages this season.
As reported by: Jake Trotter via Twitter Anthony McFarland inactive Sunday night
Anthony McFarland is inactive Sunday night. With James Conner active, the Steelers clearly do not need McFarland, even as a backup option.
As reported by: Bob Labriola
Dontrelle Inman inactive Sunday
Dontrelle Inman is inactive Sunday, and Robert Foster will work as the fifth WR option for the Football Team.
As reported by: Ben Standig Other tagged players: Robert Foster Joshua Kelley, Joe Reed and Troymaine Pope inactive Sunday
Joshua Kelley, Joe Reed and Troymaine Pope are inactive Sunday. Joshua Kelley is the most notable, although he was still projected behind Austin Ekeler and Kalen Ballage. Instead, Justin Jackson should work as the third back, and he is a threat to steal some of Ballage’s work.
As reported by: Daniel Popper Other tagged players: Joe Reed, Troymaine Pope, Kalen Ballage D'Andre Swift active Sunday, as expected
D’Andre Swift is active Sunday, as expected. That pushes Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson into the backup RB roles, limiting their upside.
As reported by: Dave Birkett Other tagged players: Adrian Peterson, Kerryon Johnson John Hightower inactive Sunday
John Hightower is inactive Sunday while JJ Arcega-Whiteside and Quez Watkins are active. These are all bottom of the depth chart WRs for the Eagles, so none of them have significant projected roles of any kind.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Quez Watkins Travis Homer inactive Sunday
As expected, Travis Homer is inactive Sunday after being listed as doubtful. DeeJay Dallas should get the RB3 work for the Seahawks.
As reported by: Seattle Seahawks PR Other tagged players: DeeJay Dallas Josh Jacobs active Sunday
Josh Jacobs is active Sunday, although he did post that he isn’t playing on Instagram. However, he is warming up like usual, and it would be very odd for the Raiders to waste an active roster spot if Jacobs wasn’t going to play. At this point, his post just looks like a joke to mess with fantasy owners. He has more risk than usual, but may also see decreased ownership.
As reported by: Las Vegas Raiders Other tagged players: Devontae Booker, Jalen Richard Jamison Crowder, Frank Gore both active Sunday
Jamison Crowder and Frank Gore are both active Sunday. Note there is still a lot of risk associated with Crowder, as there is a chance he is only active as an emergency option.
As reported by: New York Jets Other tagged players: Frank Gore, Braxton Berrios De'Michael Harris inactive Sunday
De’Michael Harris inactive Sunday, which shouldn’t have any notable DFS impact.
As reported by: Kevin Bowen Austin Hooper not expected to play Monday night
Austin Hooper is reportedly not expected to play Monday night. That would open up opportunity for Harrison Bryant and David Njoku as the TE options for the Browns.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Harrison Bryant, David Njoku Ezekiel Elliott active today
Ezekiel Elliott is active today and should be able to handle a normal workload. Tony Pollard would have been interesting if Elliott had been out, but instead will be limited to the backup RB work.
As reported by: Dallas Cowboys PR Other tagged players: Tony Pollard