DFS Alerts
T.J. Yeldon, Duke Williams, Tommy Sweeney Inactive; Robert Foster Active Thursday
Yeldon, Williams and Sweeney are all inactive Thursday. Foster will be active after being listed as questionable.
As reported by: Joe Buscaglia Other tagged players: Duke Williams, Tommy Sweeney, Robert Foster
Scotty Miller (Hamstring) Does Not Practice
Miller did not practice Thursday after being limited Wednesday. He still could play Sunday.
As reported by: Greg Auman Damien Williams (Rib), Sammy Watkins (Illness) Do Not Practice Thursday.
Damien Williams did not practice again Thursday and is unlikely to play Sunday. Watkins was out with an illness but still expected to play this week.
As reported by: Matt Derrick Other tagged players: Sammy Watkins Parris Campbell (Hand) Limited; Mo Alie-Cox (Thumb) Does Not Practice Thursday
Campbell was limited again Thursday and his status Sunday will depend on his effectiveness in practice. Alie-Cox did not practice Thursday as he deals with his ongoing thumb issue.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: Mo Alie-Cox Paul Richardson (Hamstring), Adrian Peterson (Toe) Do Not Practice; Chris Thompson (Toe) Limited Thursday
Both Richardson and Peterson are at risk of not playing Sunday after sitting out practice Thursday. Thompson was limited Thursday and could play this week.
As reported by: Washington Redskins Other tagged players: Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson Derrick Henry (Hamstring) Limited, Tajae Sharpe (Hamstring) Practices Fully Thursday
Both Henry and Sharpe are on track to play Sunday. Sharpe improved from limited Wednesday to fully participating Thursday. Henry has been limited both practices but is still expected to play.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Other tagged players: Tajae Sharpe JuJu Smith-Schuster (Knee) Does Not Practice, James Conner (Shoulder) Limited Thursday
Smith-Schuster’s knee injury kept him out for a second straight practice, while Conner was limited Thursday.
As reported by: Adam Caplan Other tagged players: James Conner Evan Engram (Foot), Rhett Ellison (Concussion), Golden Tate (Concussion) Do Not Practice Thursday
All three players missed their second straight practice this week. None of them have been ruled out, but this is a sign they are likely to miss the game Sunday.
As reported by: Dan Salomone Other tagged players: Rhett Ellison, Golden Tate T.Y. Hilton (Calf) Ruled Out for Sunday
Hilton has been ruled out for Sunday after a reported setback Wednesday in practice. He played last week but was limited, so this setback isn’t shocking. Jacoby Brissett will take a hit, losing an elite option like Hilton, while the other WRs on the roster should get more targets. However, it will be more difficult to produce with those targets, as the defense no longer has to worry about Hilton.
As reported by: George Bremer Other tagged players: Jacoby Brissett, Zach Pascal, Parris Campbell Taylor Gabriel, Ben Braunecker, Adam Shaheen Inactive Thursday
As expected, Gabriel, Braunecker and Shaheen are inactive Thursday for the Bears.
As reported by: Jeff Dickerson Other tagged players: Ben Braunecker, Adam Shaheen T.J. Hockenson is Active Thursday
The Lions are healthy outside of QB. T.J. Hockenson is active, giving David Blough all of his offensive weapons. It will still likely be a tough day for Blough vs the Bears.
As reported by: Detroit Lions Other tagged players: David Blough, Jesse James, Logan Thomas The Price Tag is Just Too Cheap
This is a big game for the Packers, as they got trounced on Sunday night in San Francisco and suddenly find themselves in a tight NFC North race with the Vikings. The rebound spot could not be better in a matchup against the Giants. These are times where we often see huge games from Aaron Rodgers, and Davante Adams should feast against an absolutely abysmal Giants secondary. Adams looks to be back to 100% health now, and his price across the DFS landscape is far too cheap given this matchup. I will load up in all formats.
A Sneaky Upside GPP Option
The matchup is very difficult for the Ravens against the 10-1 49ers this week, but this is an important statement game chance for the Ravens at home. Vegas is buying into their offense as well, with the Ravens owning an implied team total of a healthy 26 points. Marquise Brown is healthy again and played on 63% of the offensive snaps in the Week 12 win over the Rams, and he could have played more if not for the game being a blowout. He caught two early touchdowns and has through the roof upside despite the tough matchup – and that matchup will serve to keep his ownership down.
Lots Of Volume For This Inefficient RB
It’s no secret, David Montgomery kind of sucks this year. He is averaging 3.3 yard per carry, and has amassed over 70+ rushing yards in a game just once in his rookie campaign. However volume is king, and one thing Montgomery has going for him is his workload, as he has seen 13+ carries in all of his last 5 games. Montgomery gets a thanksgiving day matchup against the Lions run defense that has struggled this season, and with 3rd string QB David Blough leading the Lions, odds are Montgomery will find himself in a position to get a few extra touches.
Overlooked RB With Risk
Freeman returns to the field after missing two games, after being cleared for the game early in the week, I expect Freeman to be able to play with little to no limitations. This is encouraging because he is returning to a role that was rather valuable at his price tag. Seeing over 70% of the snaps and 50% of the carries to go along with over 10% of the teams targets, this is a solid role Freeman has carved out this season. This is going to be the game everyone wants a piece of on the Turkey Day slate, and going with Freeman is a good way to be contrarian while doing so.