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Broncos WR Tim Patrick (Shoulder) is Expected to Play Against the Bills

Broncos WR Tim Patrick (Shoulder) is Expected to Play Against the Bills

Redskins RB Adrian Peterson (Toe) is Expected to Play Sunday, RB Chris Thompson (Toe) is Unlikely to Suit Up

Redskins RB Adrian Peterson (Toe) is Expected to Play Sunday, RB Chris Thompson (Toe) is Unlikely to Suit Up

Patriots WR Mohamed Sanu (Ankle) "Felt Much Better Saturday" and is a Game-Time Decision

Patriots WR Mohamed Sanu (Ankle) “Felt Much Better Saturday” and is a Game-Time Decision

RB In Elite Spot With Leverage

Nick Chubb heads into week 12 salivating as he gets a matchup against the terrible Miami Dolphins defense. Obviously, this Cleveland offense is one that should be on every DFS players radar. I have been on OBJ all week, and if you checked in before Saturday night, you saw that he was one of my conviction plays as well. I am probably OBJ Stan #1, but when it comes to DFS, biases should be set aside and in a spot where Beckham is going to be a top 3 WR in terms of ownership, pivoting to the workhorse RB for his team is a very smart move in tournaments. Kareem Hunt has entered the offensive plans for the Browns, but he has really taken too much away from Chubb, Hunt is yet to see more than 6 carries in a game, while Chubb has been over 20 I every game except one so far this season. Chubb was never a definitive option in the passing game prior to Hunt’s arrival, so like I said, Hunt hasn’t been cutting into the workload for Chubb too much and at significantly lower ownership than OBJ as well as other RBs, Chubb makes for a very exciting tournament play. OBJ still makes for an elite play, but in tournament lineups without Beckham, Chubb gives you some solid leverage.

Rams WR Brandin Cooks (Concussion) does not Carry an Injury Designation for Monday Night Football

Rams WR Brandin Cooks (Concussion) does not Carry an Injury Designation for Monday Night Football

Rams WR Robert Woods is not on Injury Report, Status Remains Uncertain for Monday Night

Woods was a surprise healthy scratch last week and is now officially off the injury report. Because Head Coach Sean McVay has been noncommittal about Woods’ personal matters leading to his absences from last week’s game and practices this week, Woods should be considered questionable for Monday night.

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky (Hip) Will Start on Sunday

Bears QB Mitch Trubisky (Hip) Will Start on Sunday

Seahawks DE Jadeveon Clowney (Hip) is Questionable for Sunday's Game Against the Eagles

Clowney did not travel with the team and is traveling separately to Philadelphia because of treatment. He has been dealing with this hip injury since the Seahawks’ Week 11 bye. The Seahawks already are having a bad year pressuring the opposing quarterback, and if Clowney can’t go, expect Carson Wentz to have a cleaner pocket Sunday afternoon at home.

Jets TE Ryan Griffin Signs Three-Year Contract Extension

Griffin, 29, had his deal extended another three years. It’s worth up to $10.8 million with “reachable” incentives. The former Texans tight end leads the Jets with four TD receptions and has started all 10 games this season with Chris Herndon dealing with a suspension and injuries.

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson (Shoulder) Downgraded to Questionable Sunday Vs. Redskins

Hockenson was a strangely late addition to the Lions’ injury report. Another notable move by the team was their promotion of TE Isaac Nauta from the practice squad earlier today.

Patriots WR Mohamed Sanu is Expected to Miss Sunday's Game Vs. the Cowboys

The Patriots’ wide receiver situation this week with injuries is as messy as the one for the Eagles. Phillip Dorsett was initially projected as an excellent point-per-dollar option on DraftKings, Yahoo, and Fantasy Draft. However, because he has yet to receive medical clearance to resume football activity, his status vs. the Cowboys is in serious doubt. Sanu, who is the second option in the Patriots passing game behind Julian Edelman, also appears unlikely to play. This means rookie first-round pick N’Keal Harry and undrafted rookie Jakobi Meyers could see significant roles on Sunday.

Although the matchup isn’t great – the Cowboys are 19th in pass DVOA and rank 30th in FPs allowed to WRs – Harry and Meyers would become very interesting value options on the main slate should Dorsett and Sanu sit. Harry played 43.2% of the snaps and was targeted four times last week in his NFL debut, and he carries more upside than Meyers, who has only seen 15 targets this season. With potentially a 34% target share up for grabs, Edelman should also see a few extra balls thrown his way.

Patriots QB Tom Brady (Right Elbow) Will Play Sunday Despite Being Listed as Questionable on Injury Report

Patriots QB Tom Brady (Right Elbow) Will Play Sunday Despite Being Listed as Questionable on Injury Report

Patriots WR Phillip Dorsett (Concussion) Still Lacks Clearance to Resume Full Football Activity

The Patriots’ wide receiver situation this week with injuries is as messy as the one for the Eagles. Dorsett was initially projected as an excellent point-per-dollar option on DraftKings, Yahoo, and Fantasy Draft. However, because he has yet to receive medical clearance to resume football activity, his status vs. the Cowboys is in serious doubt. Mohamed Sanu, who is the second option in the Patriots passing game behind Julian Edelman, also appears unlikely to play. This means rookie first-round pick N’Keal Harry and undrafted rookie Jakobi Meyers could see significant roles on Sunday.

Although the matchup isn’t great – the Cowboys are 19th in pass DVOA and rank 30th in FPs allowed to WRs – Harry and Meyers would become very interesting value options on the main slate should Dorsett and Sanu sit. Harry played 43.2% of the snaps and was targeted four times last week in his NFL debut, and he carries more upside than Meyers, who has only seen 15 targets this season. With potentially a 34% target share up for grabs, Edelman should also see a few extra balls thrown his way.

Eagles Promote WR Greg Ward from the Practice Squad to the Active Roster

Ward has been called up from the practice squad for the second time in 2019 because of the injuries to the Eagles’ wide receivers. Both Alshon Jeffrey and Nelson Agholor are in danger of missing Sunday’s game against the Seahawks, but Agholor’s status seems more in doubt since he did not practice all week This murky injury situation for the Eagles is definitely one to monitor tomorrow before kickoff.

If Jeffrey and Agholor both can’t go, their combined 33% projected share will go to the likes of Mack Hollins, Jordan Matthews, Greg Ward, and J.J. Arcega-Whiteside. If one of Jeffrey and Agholor can’t play, the other will see a significant boost in opportunity and become excellent cheap options across all sites. Regardless, expect the Eagles to continue to deploy 12 personnel to have Dallas Goedert and Zach Ertz on the field simultaneously. Because the Sehawks are beatable through the air – they are 18th in pass DVOA, rank seventh in FPs allowed to TEs, and rank 12th in FPs allowed to WRs – there is potential for some of these Eagles to smash their price tags.

Ravens DT Michael Pierce (Ankle) Unlikely to Play Monday Night Vs. Rams

With Pierce likely out, the Ravens will be shorthanded up front defensively against the Rams on Monday Night Football.