DFS Alerts
Kyler Murray (Hamstring) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Murray was listed as limited on the estimated practice report Wednesday. The Cardinals have said they will play Murray if healthy, but there is a good chance the hamstring won’t be fully healed by the end of the week. It would be a bit of a surprise if the Cardinals risked an injury to their franchise QB in a meaningless game.
As reported by: Darren Urban
Stanley Morgan (Concussion) Listed as Not Participating on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Morgan was listed as not participating Wednesday, and he appears unlikely to be able to play this week. He will need to clear the concussion protocol before returning.
As reported by: Jay Morrison Rhett Ellison (Concussion), Darius Slayton (Knee) Limited on Giants' Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
Rhett Ellison and Darius Slayton were both listed as limited on the Giants’ estimated practice report Wednesday. Note that the Giants did not actually practice Christmas Day. Both players’ availability is in question for the final game of the season, although they appear likely to play.
As reported by: Dan Salomone Other tagged players: Darius Slayton Buccaneers Waive Ishmael Hyman and Jordan Leggett
The Buccaneers have waived Ishmael Hyman and Jordan Leggett. Hyman started last week and caught 1 pass for 31 yards, while Leggett did not appear in a game this season.
As reported by: Jenna Laine Other tagged players: Jordan Leggett Jalen Ramsey (Knee) Ruled Out for Sunday vs Cardinals
Jalen Ramsey has been ruled out for Sunday, giving the Cardinals’ passing game a boost in their final game.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Other tagged players: Kyler Murray Buccaneers Promote WR Jaydon Mickens to Active Roster
Jaydon Mickens has been promoted to the active roster. The WR has worked mainly as a return man, and he has not caught a pass since 2017.
As reported by: Scott Smith Dolphins Place Myles Gaskin (Ankle) on Injured Reserve
Myles Gaskin has been place on injured reserve, ending his season. Samaje Perine has been signed in a corresponding move.
As reported by: Cameron Wolfe Terry McLaurin is in the Concussion Protocol
Terry McLaurin remains in the concussion protocol, putting his status for this week in question. He will be re-evaluated Thursday.
As reported by: Les Carpenter A Value QB Option
Brett Hundley is likely not going to be a difference-making quarterback in the long term, but he has some DFS potential in Week 17. The game is meaningless for the opposing Rams, who were eliminated from the playoff race a week ago. Hundley is a nice fit in the Kingsbury offense as a quarterback that can run, and he filled in admirably a week ago after Kyler Murray got hurt. Hundley logged six carries for 35 yards in the second half and has some rushing upside. He’s dirt cheap everywhere and offers more upside than the likes of Will Grier or Robert Griffin III. Give Hundley a look as a GPP option against a Rams team that is unlikely to be motivated.
A Sneaky GPP Pairing
In tournament formats, I like the idea of stacking up Derrick Henry with the Titans defense. Tennessee is in a “win and in” spot right now, and they find themselves sitting as four point road favorites against a Houston team that has basically nothing to play for. I think you will see Houston pull starters early, and Henry likely won’t be highly owned after being a late scratch in Week 16. Given that last week’s game wasn’t of much importance for the Titans, it really feels like they were just trying to get him right for this must win contest. This is a great leverage correlation in tournaments.
An Elite Top End Option
Dallas is in a spot where they can somehow still make the playoffs despite a 7-8 record. They need a win and a Philadelphia loss, which is certainly capable of happening with the Eagles traveling to New York to take on an improved Giants team. Dallas should look to feed Elliott early and often, and this is a great matchup against a Washington team that has been absolutely terrible at stopping the run in the month of December. They have allowed an average of 179 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks. Elliott is a great play in any format.
Seahawks Place Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise on Injured Reserve
As expected, the Seahawks have put both Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise on injured reserve.
As reported by: Brady Henderson Other tagged players: C.J. Prosise Eagles Sign TE Richard Rodgers and Promote WR Deontay Burnett to the Active Roster
The Eagles have signed TE Richard Rodgers and promoted WR Deontay Burnett to their active roster. Both signings could be indications of other Eagles’ players’ health, but we won’t have the first official injury report until tomorrow.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Deontay Burnett D.J. Moore is in the Concussion Protocol
D.J. Moore remains in the concussion protocol after being forced out of the Panthers’ previous game with a concussion. His status for this week is unknown.
As reported by: Joe Person Browns Place Dontrell Hilliard (Knee) on Injured Reserve
Dontrell Hilliard has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Hilliard had lost his role in the offense, getting just one target and zero carries over the last seven games.
As reported by: Scott Petrak