DFS Alerts
Texans Wide Receiver Will Fuller (Groin) Won't Play Against Bills in AFC Wild-Card Game Today
Fuller, who was initially a long-shot to play this weekend after injuring his groin, will miss this afternoon’s AFC playoff tilt vs. the Bills. The absence of the Texans’ WR2 has significant fantasy implications and is one of the most important injuries to monitor along with the likes of Miles Sanders and Zach Ertz.
Kenny stills will step into Fuller’s role, while WR Keke Coutee, who has been a healthy scratch several times this season, should be active in addition to WR DeAndre Carter. Stills has been unable to take advantage of an expanded role in four games without Fuller this season, never topping four receptions or 52 yards in a single contest. However, Stills is an excellent deep threat nonetheless and a nice value play for this weekend.
DeAndre Hopkins may also see additional volume as he has typically commanded a 30-35% target share without Fuller on the field. He has a poor matchup against the elite Bills’ CB Tre’Davious White, who ranked ninth in PFF’s cover grade in 2019. Hopkins and Stills will be among the highest-owned receivers on Saturday-only slates and in the top-10 on full-weekend slates, so their fantasy outputs will have enormous implications for tournament lineups.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson
Zach Line (Knee) Ruled Out for Sunday
Line has been ruled out for Sunday after not practicing all week. His absence will not have a significant impact for DFS.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell
Malik Turner (Concussion) Ruled Out; Jaron Brown (Knee, Personal) Questionable for Sunday
Turner has been ruled out as expected, having not practiced earlier this week with a concussion. Brown’s questionable status is surprising, given that the WR was reported as out for a couple weeks on Monday. He will need to be monitored going into the weekend.
As reported by: John Boyle Other tagged players: Jaron Brown Nelson Agholor (Knee) Out; Zach Ertz (Ribs, Back) Questionable; Miles Sanders (Ankle) Cleared to Play Sunday
The Eagles will have Miles Sanders available Sunday, while Agholor has been officially ruled out. Ertz is listed as questionable, but his availability will likely be determined by a medical examination Saturday.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Zach Ertz, Miles Sanders Kalif Raymond (Concussion) Downgraded to Doubtful for Saturday
Raymond has been downgrade from questionable to doubtful for Saturday. If Raymond is out, Rashard Davis would be expected to return punts and Darius Jennings will return kicks.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Rashard Davis, Darius Jennings Zach Ertz (Ribs, Kidney) Not Cleared for Contact, Will be Evaluated Again Saturday
Ertz still has not been cleared for contact, with another evaluation scheduled for Saturday. His participation this weekend will be based on his ability to get medical clearance, and that appears unlikely at this point.
As reported by: Zach Berman Other tagged players: Dallas Goedert Michael Thomas (Hand), Dwayne Washington (Knee) Practice Fully Thursday
Thomas and Washington both practiced fully Thursday after being limited in the first practice of the week. Both will be healthy for the Saints Sunday.
As reported by: Luke Johnson Other tagged players: Dwayne Washington Kenny Stills (Knee), Jordan Thomas (Illness) Practice Fully Thursday, Cleared to Play Saturday
Stills and Thomas both practiced fully Thursday, clearing the way for them to play Saturday. Neither has any type of injury designation on the final injury report.
As reported by: Houston Texans Other tagged players: Jordan Thomas Will Fuller (Groin), Jordan Akins (Hamstring) Questionable for Saturday
Fully was officially listed as questionable, although James Palmer reported that he is unlikely to play Saturday. He will need to be monitored closely. Akins was a new addition to the report while being limited Thursday with a hamstring injury. The extent of that injury is not yet clear.
As reported by: Houston Texans Other tagged players: Jordan Akins Kalif Raymond (Concussion), Cody Hollister (Ankle) Questionable for Saturday
Raymond and Hollister are both questionable for the Titans on Saturday. Hollister is more likely to play than Raymond, who still needs to clear the concussion protocol.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Other tagged players: Cody Hollister Julian Edelman (Knee, Shoulder) Questionable for Saturday
Edelman will officially be listed as questionable for Saturday, although he is expected to play. He has been slowed over the past three games, totaling 10 catches for 107 yards, but he frequently raises the level of his play during the playoffs. Tom Brady will lean on Edelman if needed Saturday.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Adam Humphries (Ankle) Ruled Out for Saturday
Humphries will be out Saturday, his fifth straight missed game. Tajae Sharpe should continue to get work behind top WRs A.J. Brown and Corey Davis.
As reported by: John Glennon Other tagged players: Tajae Sharpe Andre Roberts (Foot) Questionable for Saturday
Roberts is officially listed as questionable for Saturday after being limited all week in practice.
As reported by: Buffalo Bills PR Malik Turner (Concussion) Does Not Practice, Luke Willson (Hip) Practices Fully Wednesday
Turner did not practice Wednesday and will need to clear the concussion protocol before playing. Willson practiced fully and is expected to play this weekend.
As reported by: Bob Condotta Other tagged players: Luke Willson Jordan Thomas (Illness) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Thomas was a new addition to the injury report Wednesday, not practicing with an illness. He is unlikely to have a significant role in the offense if healthy.
As reported by: Texans PR