DFS Alerts
WR Brings Much Needed Value
Russell Gage makes for a solid play whether Julio is able to suit up or not, but if Jones is out on Thanksgiving, expect Gage to become and even better value play as he could see a few extra targets. That might not be needed as he saw 10 targets last week, but either way, Gage makes for one of the better value plays on a slate with a lot of top end options.
David Blough Will Start for the Lions Thursday
Blough will get his first career NFL action Thursday, starting for the Lions. Driskel is dealing with a hamstring injury he picked up last week. This QB change is likely to hurt all the Lions’ offensive weapons.
As reported by: Jeremy Fowler Other tagged players: Jeff Driskel, Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola, T.J. Hockenson
Nick Boyle (Ankle) Limited Wednesday
Boyle was limited Wednesday but should play Sunday. He has had a couple strong games this year, but he is clearly limited by Mark Andrews ahead of him at TE.
As reported by: Jeff Zrebiec Other tagged players: Mark Andrews George Kittle (Knee, Ankle) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Kittle did not practice Wednesday, although he does not have any new issues or injuries. He will likely be rested often the rest of the season, but he is clearly healthy enough to produce. He caught all 6 of his targets for 129 yards and 1 TD last week after missing two games. When he plays, Kittle is an elite option.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Other tagged players: Jimmy Garoppolo Matt Breida (Ankle), Dante Pettis (Knee), Deebo Samuel (Shoulder), Emmanuel Sanders (Ribs) All Limited Wednesday
Breida, Samuel and Sanders are all dealing with on-going injuries this week and likely to play. However, Pettis appears to have picked up the injury or aggravated it during Wednesday’s practice. His status needs to be monitored closely the rest of the week.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Other tagged players: Dante Pettis, Deebo Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders Hunter Renfrow (Rib/Lung) Week-to-Week, Won't Play Sunday
Not surprisingly, Renfrow will not play Sunday after suffering a broken rib and punctured lung last week. His status for the rest of the season is not known. Renfrow has had a strong rookie season and seen an increased role as the season has progressed. He has 36 catches for 396 yards and 2 TDs in 11 games.
As reported by: Scott Bair Other tagged players: Derek Carr, Tyrell Williams, Zay Jones, Trevor Davis, Marcell Ateman Davante Adams (Toe) Limited; Jimmy Graham (Calf) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Adams was limited with the toe injury that has bothered him for weeks. He should play Sunday. Graham was a bit of a surprise, not practicing with a calf injury he must have picked up last week or at practice Wednesday. His status will need to be monitored.
As reported by: Green Bay Packers Other tagged players: Jimmy Graham Chris Conley (Hamstring) Limited; Seth DeValve (Oblique) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Conley was limited Wednesday but expected to play Sunday. Seth DeValve is likely out for his third straight game.
As reported by: Greg Auman Other tagged players: Seth DeValve Tim Patrick (Shoulder) Limited Wednesday
Patrick was limited Wednesday but is expected to play Sunday. This shoulder injury kept Patrick out of last Wednesday’s practice, so he is showing improvement week-over-week.
As reported by: Daniel Popper Mike Williams (Knee) Limited; Justin Jackson (Calf) Practices Fully Wednesday
The knee injury is new for Mike Williams and limited him Wednesday. He will need to be monitored. Jackson was able to practice fully, meaning he should play Sunday for the first time since Week 9.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Justin Jackson Josh Jacobs (Shoulder) Limited Wednesday on Estimated Practice Report
Jacobs was limited Wednesday but expected to play Sunday. It remains to be seen how effective Jacobs can be with his injured shoulder. He started last week, but he handled just 10 carries and played his lowest snap percentage (39%) of the season.
As reported by: Oakland Raiders Other tagged players: Derek Carr, Jalen Richard Tyreek Hill (Hamstring) Practices Fully Wednesday
Hill was injured early in the Chiefs’ final game before their bye week, but he appears ready to return. He practiced fully Wednesday and should play Sunday.
As reported by: Adam Teicher Other tagged players: Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins, Demarcus Robinson, Mecole Hardman Gerald Everett (Knee) Does Not Practice Wednesday on Estimated Report
Everett was listed as not participating on the Rams’ estimated practice report Wednesday. The Rams did not actually practice because they just played Monday night. Because of the quick turnaround, rest could be factoring into Everett not participating. His status for practice the rest of the week will be more telling.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Other tagged players: Jared Goff, Tyler Higbee Nelson Agholor (Knee), Alshon Jeffery (Ankle), Jordan Howard (Shoulder) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Agholor, Jeffery and Howard all were limited Wednesday and could play this week. They will need to be monitored, but participating in the first practice of the week is a positive sign.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Alshon Jeffery, Jordan Howard Zach Ertz (Hamstring) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Ertz surprisingly did not practice Wednesday with a hamstring injury. It didn’t keep him out of the previous game at all, but his status this week will need to be monitored. Ertz has been on an absolute tear with 288 yards and 2 TDs on 30 catches over the past three games.
As reported by: Philadelphia Eagles Other tagged players: Dallas Goedert, Carson Wentz