DFS Alerts
James Conner (Shoulder), JuJu Smith-Schuster (Knee) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Conner did not sound optimistic about his shoulder earlier this week, and he looks unlikely to play. Smith-Schuster cleared the concussion protocol Wednesday but was held out of practice with a knee injury. If he can practice at all Thursday or Friday, he can likely play Sunday.
As reported by: Pittsburgh Steelers Other tagged players: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels
JuJu Smith-Schuster Clears Concussion Protocol Wednesday
JuJu Smith-Schuster Clears Concussion Protocol Wednesday
As reported by: Burt Lauten Marvin Hall (Foot) Ruled Out Thursday
Marvin Hall (Foot) Ruled Out Thursday
As reported by: Detroit Lions T.J. Hockenson (Shoulder) Questionable for Thursday
T.J. Hockenson (Shoulder) Questionable for Thursday
As reported by: Detroit Lions Jeff Driskel (Hamstring) Questionable, Matthew Stafford (Hip/Back) Ruled Out for Thursday
Jeff Driskel (Hamstring) Questionable, Matthew Stafford (Hip/Back) Ruled Out for Thursday
As reported by: Detroit Lions Other tagged players: Matthew Stafford, David Blough Adam Thielen (Hamstring) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Thielen was not participating in the Vikings’ practice Wednesday. Thielen still has a good chance to play, as the Vikings do not play until Monday night.
As reported by: Courtney Cronin Last Chance To Dance
There is no doubt that it has been an absolutely atrocious year for Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia offense. Football is a fickle sport. The good news is that a matchup against the Dolphins should provide a perfect recipe for the Eagles to get back on track. They remain just one game behind Dallas in the NFC East with a head-to-head matchup remaining, so all hope is not lost. Baker Mayfield chucked it around against these Dolphins last week, and we could see a ceiling game from Wentz in this spot. Ownership won’t be massive because he flopped at relatively high ownership in Week 12, and you can also pair him up with a TE in either Ertz or Goeddert to utilize that position effectively, as the two tight ends are functioning as Philadelphia’s top two wide receivers at this point.
Other tagged players: Dallas Goedert
The Surge Is On
The Titans remain in the thick of the AFC South race, largely due to efficient play from Ryan Tannehill and effective running from Derrick Henry. The lead back for the Titans now has 347 rushing yards and four touchdowns over the last two games, and he is clearly the player that the Titans will lean on in critical games. Expect another solid performance here against the Colts, and hopefully a rising price tag will keep the masses away from Henry and serve to lower his ownership in GPP formats.
Curtis Samuel (Knee), DJ Moore (Ankle) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Samuel and Moore were both limited Wednesday. Moore also left practice early for a personal reason. He is expecting a child with his girlfriend, so that is likely the cause.
As reported by: Steve Reed Other tagged players: D.J. Moore Taylor Gabriel (Concussion), Ben Braunecker (Concussion), Adam Shaheen (Foot) Ruled Out for Thursday
Gabriel, Braunecker and Shaheen have all been ruled out for Thursday. The Bears are thin at TE, with J.P. Holtz and Jesper Horsted expected to be the top options. Allen Robinson is the clear top WR for the Bears Thursday night.
As reported by: Chicago Bears PR Other tagged players: Ben Braunecker, Adam Shaheen, J.P. Holtz, Jesper Horsted, Allen Robinson A.J. Green (Ankle) Not Practicing Wednesday
Green is still trying to return but there has been little progress at this point. Don’t expect Green to play until he is able to start practicing.
As reported by: Tyler Dragon Other tagged players: Andy Dalton Paul Richardson (Hamstring) Not Practicing Wednesday
This hamstring injury has been an on-going issue for Richardson the past few weeks. It limited him in practice last Wednesday but did not keep him out of the game. However, it then knocked him out of the game early, and his status this week is not looking good.
As reported by: John Keim Devonta Freeman (Foot) Will Play Thursday
Freeman will return after missing the previous two games. He should return to getting around 15 touches per game, while Brian Hill and Qadree Ollison will go back to their smaller roles.
As reported by: Vaughn McClure Other tagged players: Brian Hill, Qadree Ollison Julio Jones (Shoulder), Luke Stocker (Back) Questionable for Thursday
Both Jones and Stocker are questionable for Thursday’s game. They both played last week, but the quick turnaround does not give much time to recover. Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage could get more targets if Jones is out, as Jones averages 9 targets per game. Jaeden Graham will have an increased role at TE even if Stocker plays, as Austin Hooper has already been ruled out..
As reported by: Jason Butt Other tagged players: Luke Stocker, Jaeden Graham, Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage, Austin Hooper Austin Hooper (Knee) Ruled Out for Thursday
Hooper has been ruled out for Thursday, his third straight missed game. TE Luke Stocker is also questionable, so Jaeden Graham could see additional snaps this week.
As reported by: William McFadden Other tagged players: Jaeden Graham, Luke Stocker