DFS Alerts
Michael Thomas (Hand), Dwayne Washington (Knee) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Thomas and Washington were limited in practice Wednesday for the Saints. Both are expected to play this week, with Washington’s role limited mainly to special teams.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Other tagged players: Dwayne Washington
Dalvin Cook (Shoulder), Alexander Mattison (Ankle) Practice Fully Wednesday
The Vikings are getting healthy again at RB, with both Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison practicing fully Wednesday. Both will play Sunday barring a setback in practice.
As reported by: Minnesota Vikings Other tagged players: Alexander Mattison Zach Ertz (Ribs, Back) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Ertz was limited on the Eagles’ first injury report of the week. His availability this week will ultimately hinge on whether or not he gets medical clearance for contact.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Nelson Agholor (Knee), Miles Sanders (Ankle) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Agholor and Sanders were listed as not practicing Wednesday on the Eagles’ estimated practice report. The Eagles reportedly expect Sanders to be okay, although it would be encouraging to see him practice Thursday. Agholor’s recovery from a knee injury does not appear to be progressing well and he is not currently expected to return this week .
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Miles Sanders Kalif Raymond Remains in Concussion Protocol
Raymond remains in the concussion protocol as of Wednesday, putting his status for Saturday in question. He has handled kick returns and played 10-20 offensive snaps per game over the second half of the season.
As reported by: John Glennon Eagles Sign WR Shelton Gibson
The Eagles have signed WR Shelton Gibson to their active roster. Gibson spent the previous two seasons with the Eagles, working almost exclusively on special teams.
As reported by: Eliot Shorr-Parks Zach Ertz Not Yet Cleared for Contact
Ertz has not yet been cleared for contact. He missed the previous game with a cracked rib and a lacerated kidney. He will push to play, but getting medical clearance by Sunday might not happen.
As reported by: Eliot Shorr-Parks Other tagged players: Dallas Goedert Injury-Related Opportunity
Things just aren’t going right on the injury front for the Eagles. They have been down several wide receivers for weeks now. Zach Ertz suffered a fractured rib two weeks ago. Now, Miles Sanders is in doubt for the playoff opener after exiting with an injury in the regular season finale. Boston Scott filled in nicely with a 19/54/3 rushing line in Week 17, and he was also the team’s leading receiver. Dallas Goedert and Greg Ward will continue to soak up targets and are also nice options in the passing game. All of these players are DFS options on a short playoff slate.
Other tagged players: Greg Ward
Monitor His Status
We need to monitor the status of Will Fuller very closely heading into the Wild Card round. Tre’Davious White will undoubtedly be shadowing Hopkins in this game, and White is one of the best corners in football. This will lead to extra one-on-one opportunities for a field stretcher in Fuller. I love the upside here if Fuller is not limited, making him one of the best GPP options in the two Saturday games.
Julian Edelman (Knee, Shoulder) Limited in Practice Tuesday
Edelman was limited on the Patriots’ first injury report of the week, meaning he is on track to play Saturday. He had one of the best seasons of his career, finishing with 100 catches for 1117 yards and 6 TDs while playing all 16 games. Edelman seems to take on a bigger role in the playoffs, so expect him to be a key part of the Patriots’ passing game.
As reported by: New England Patriots Adam Humphries (Ankle), Kalif Raymond (Concussion) Do Not Practice; Cody Hollister (Ankle) Limited Tuesday
Humphries and Raymond did not practice Tuesday for the Titans. Humphries has been out since Week 13, while Raymond missed Week 17. Both are at risk of being out again Sunday. Hollister was limited Tuesday, although his offensive role is likely to be minimal even if healthy.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Kalif Raymond, Cody Hollister Texans Activate J.J. Watt to the 53-Man Roster, Will Play Saturday
Watt has been activated to the 53-man roster and will play Saturday vs Buffalo. He has been out since Week 8 and will boost the Texans’ defense immediately, although it isn’t clear how many snaps he will play. Josh Allen and the rest of the Bills face a tougher matchup with the return of Watt.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Josh Allen Will Fuller (Groin), Kenny Stills (Knee) Limited in Practice Tuesday
Fuller and Stills were limited in practice Tuesday, giving both a chance to play Saturday. Both sat out Week 17, a game in which the Texans rested most of their usual starters, including QB Deshaun Watson.
As reported by: Texans PR Other tagged players: Kenny Stills Andre Roberts (Foot) Limited in Practice Tuesday
Roberts was limited in the Bills’ first practice of the week. The return man could play Saturday after missing Week 17, although his role in the offense is small. He averaged 15 snaps on offense over the past two games, totaling 2 targets for 1 catch and 7 yards.
As reported by: Buffalo Bills PR Eagles Sign RB Elijah Holyfield
The Eagles have signed Elijah Holyfield to their active roster. Holyfield has not appeared in an NFL game and is not expected to have a significant role in the offense, although he could see snaps if either Jordan Howard or Miles Sanders are limited.
As reported by: Eliot Shorr-Parks Other tagged players: Jordan Howard, Miles Sanders