DFS Alerts
Myles Gaskin (knee) expected to miss three weeks
The Miami Herald is reporting that Gaskins has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, and he is expected to miss the next three games, effectively ruling him out Sunday’s Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to the aforementioned knee injury. The Dolphins added running back DeAndre Washington at the trade deadline from Kansas City, but given the current COVID-19 protocols, he’s unlikely to be able to practice before this upcoming weekend’s contest. This means that Miami will be left with Matt Breida, Patrick Laird, and possibly Jordan Howard, who’s been a healthy inactive for several weeks in a row, in the running back group for at least one game. The hope is that Breida would take on the lead role, but the market share of backfield touches will certainly be murkier than they had been with Gaskin leading the way for a majority of the season.
As reported by: Barry Jackson via Twitter
Jamaal Williams and AJ Dillon placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list, ruled out for Thursday night
Dillon tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday morning, and Williams has been deemed as one of the Packers’ players that are high-risk following close contact with Dillon, which effectively rules him out of Thursday night’s Week 9 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers as he is required to isolate for five days even if testing negative. This leaves Green Bay in a precarious situation with there already being pessimism within the organization that Aaron Jones won’t be ready to return from a calf injury by Thursday evening. If Jones is still sidelined, Tyler Ervin and Dexter Williams would be the lone running backs left on the entire active roster and practice squad, setting each up for a significant workload, though Dexter Williams appears to be the frontrunner to lead the backfield in carries since Ervin profiles more as a gadget running back that plays primarily on passing downs.
As reported by: Tom Silverstein via Twitter Other tagged players: AJ Dillon George Kittle (foot) out at least eight weeks, could miss remainder of season
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the 49ers expect All-Pro tight end, George Kittle, to miss at least eight weeks, effectively ruling him out of their upcoming Week 9 matchup and possibly the remainder of the season. There were rumblings out of Niners’ practice last week that Jordan Reed could have been activated from the injured reserve if needed, so it’ll be interesting to see if that sentiment remains the same on a short week. If Reed is deemed as not ready, Ross Dwelley will likely take over the primary pass-catching role among the Niners’ tight end group and would be an intriguing option on the single-game slates across the daily fantasy industry on Thursday evening.
As reported by: Adam Schefter via Twitter Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) expected to miss a minimum of six weeks
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers expect starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to be sidelined a minimum of six weeks, effectively ruling him out their upcoming Week 9 matchup and most likely landing him on injured reserve at some point prior to Thursday evening. The Niners still haven’t ruled out the possibility of Garoppolo needing surgery on his injured ankle, which would be season-ending, so the respective parties are likely to take their time in seeking multiple opinions before finalizing the medical diagnosis. In his absence, Nick Mullens will take over under center, and he was phenomenal in relief of Garoppolo in yesterday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks, despite being without George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert, Tevin Coleman, and Jeff Wilson Jr. on the offensive side of the ball.
As reported by: Adam Schefter via Twitter Kenny Golladay (hip) unlikely to play Week 9, considered week-to-week
Golladay was forced to go to the locker room early in the first half of yesterday’s loss and, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, isn’t expected to play in the Lions’ upcoming Week 9 matchup due to a hip injury. Golladay is slated to undergo further testing on his aforementioned hip ailment to better determine the length of time he’ll be sidelined, but the fact he’s essentially been ruled out this early in the week is far from a positive sign. As long as Marvin Jones Jr. isn’t dealt at the trade deadline, he’ll become the de facto number one target for quarterback Matthew Stafford for the interim with some combination of Marvin Hall and Quintez Cephus, who was a healthy inactive in Week 8, to compete for routes at the opposite outside wide receiver position.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport via Twitter Dallas Goedert, Jalen Reagor active as expected; RT Lane Johnson inactive Sunday night
Both Goedert and Reagor were activated off of IR this week, so it was expected that they would be active. While their return will help, the Eagles’ offense will take a hit, as RT Lane Johnson will not be able to go tonight. He was expected to play, but had swelling in his knee this morning that will keep him out.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Jalen Reagor, Carson Wentz
Allen Robinson, Cordarrelle Patterson both active Sunday
Allen Robinson and Cordarrelle Patterson are both active Sunday. Robinson is the clear number one WR for the Bears, and should see his usual massive target share. Patterson has a limited role in the passing game, but should get a couple rushing attempts to help boost his value.
As reported by: Jeff Dickerson Other tagged players: Cordarrelle Patterson Tevin Coleman active Sunday, as expected
Tevin Coleman was activated off of IR this week and is active Sunday, meaning Coleman, Jerick McKinnon, JaMycal Hasty and Kyle Juszczyk should all see some work. The 49ers ground game can be very effective, but picking the right back is the tough part.
As reported by: Matt Maiocco Other tagged players: Jerick McKinnon, JaMycal Hasty, Kyle Juszczyk Travis Homer active; Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde inactive Sunday
The Seattle RB situation is a mess this week, with Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde both inactive. There had been reports indicating Travis Homer would be inactive as well, but he is active today. He carries some injury related risk but should have a role, while DeeJay Dallas could get the most work of the RBs.
As reported by: Seattle Seahawks PR Other tagged players: DeeJay Dallas, Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde Tyron Johnson inactive Sunday
Tyron Johnson is inactive Sunday. He was not projected to have a real role in the offense.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Phillip Lindsay active Sunday
Phillip Lindsay is active Sunday, and should operate as the RB2 behind Melvin Gordon for the Broncos against the Chargers. Royce Freeman will have a small role as the RB3.
As reported by: Denver Broncos Other tagged players: Melvin Gordon, Royce Freeman Tim Patrick, Jake Butt inactive Sunday
Tim Patrick is out Sunday, meaning Jerry Jeudy should be the clear top WR for the Broncos with DaeSean Hamilton and KJ Hamler also getting boosts.
As reported by: Denver Broncos Other tagged players: Jake Butt, KJ Hamler, DaeSean Hamilton, Jerry Jeudy Jamison Crowder inactive, Frank Gore active Sunday
Jamison Crowder is inactive Sunday, meaning Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios and Jeff Smith will have larger roles in the offense once again. Frank Gore is active after being listed as questionable, although his role is limited by the presence of La’Mical Perine. The Jets are massive underdogs this week, so the only real appeal of these players are their cheap price tags.
As reported by: New York Jets Other tagged players: Frank Gore, La'Mical Perine, Denzel Mims, Braxton Berrios, Jeff Smith Damien Harris active Sunday
Damien Harris is active Sunday, giving the Patriots a three-headed RB group, where the top performer will be tough to predict and likely TD dependent. It’s likely to rain for much of the game Sunday, so the bad weather could give a boost to the RBs.
As reported by: Mike Reiss Other tagged players: James White, Rex Burkhead Dalton Keene, Devin Asiasi inactive Sunday
The Patriots will only have one active TE Sunday, Ryan Izzo, as both Dalton Keene and Devin Asiasi have been ruled out. The Patriots offense has struggled significantly, meaning Izzo carries risk even as the only active TE.
As reported by: Mike Reiss Other tagged players: Devin Asiasi, Ryan Izzo