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Dolphins CB Ken Webster (Ankle) Out Vs. Browns Sunday

Due to Webster’s injury, the Dolphins will be shorthanded in the secondary against a hungry Browns team that is favored by 10.5 points at home.

Redskins Place TE Vernon Davis (Concussion) on IR

With Davis on IR, Jeremy Sprinkle will continue to operate as the Redskins’ top tight end for the rest of the season.

Expect 49ers TE George Kittle to Play on Sunday Night, Says Team Beat Reporter

Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports expects Kittle to play on Sunday night against the Packers. Kittle has been battling injuries and has been a game-time decision for several consecutive weeks now.

If the star tight end suits up, Ross Dwelley, who has filled in admirably in Kittle’s place for the 49ers recently, will be relegated to his backup role. We project Kittle for a 22% target share against a Packers defense that allowed the eighth-most schedule adjusted fantasy points to the TE position. Even if Kittle plays at less than 100%, he showed he can still produce, evidenced by his 6-79-1 line against the Cardinals in Week 9.

Running It Back With This WR

Calvin Ridley did not disappoint as a conviction play for us last week, and this week, despite getting a fairly large price bump, he makes the cut yet again. Ridley matched Julio in target market share on his way to an 8/143/1 line. Ridley gets another amazing matchup here against the Buccaneers at home in the dome (Somewhere Derek Carty smiles).

RB In Committee With Upside

The words “Running Back By Committee” are not ones that fantasy players like to hear, but Lindsay is always my go-to option in this particular committee thanks to his versatility and usual first crack at getting the hot hand. The Bills run defense has not been very good this year, as they are ranked 27th in DVOA against the run. Lindsay saw the majority of the work last time out as he played 64% of the snaps in week 11, he also received nearly 50% of the teams carries, while Freeman and Booker combined for right around 30%. Lindsay is not sure thing thanks to his splitting of snaps and carries, but his versatility including pass-catching and goal line work make him a good option in this positive matchup.

Season Long Slump For This Star

Week 12 is upon us and its finally Odell Beckham week, took long enough. I have been hyping OBJ up all year hoping his breakout week was right around the corner, but he has not seen a big game since week 2. However, coming off two straight games in which it appears the Browns are forced feeding him (30%+ target share), Beckham gets a date with the Dolphins as the Browns have the perfect get-right spot to try and correct the flaws in their offense.

Back To The Well With This Rookie RB

Assuming Sanders gets the benefit of having Jordan Howard sit out again this week, we can go back to the well with the rookie from Penn State. Sanders played over 85% of the snaps last week and saw 52% of the teams carries to go along with over 10% of targets. The matchup this week is much better than last week, and while Jay Ajayi factors into the equation, I dont see him working into Sanders usage here as he should just take over what Boston Scott did last week.

Saints Place Austin Carr on Injured Reserve, Promote Jason Vander Laan to Active Roster

Carr’s season is over, finishing with 1 catch for 9 yards. The Saints promoted TE Jason Vander Laan to fill Carr’s roster spot. There does not appear to be a role for him in the offense at this point, as Jared Cook and Josh Hill are both above him on the depth chart.

Davante Adams (Toe) Will Play Sunday; Robert Tonyan (Hip), Danny Vitale (Knee) Questionable

Adams was limited this week but will play Sunday without restriction. Tonyan is surprisingly questionable considering he practiced fully all week. He hasn’t played since Week 5, so the Packers might be cautious with bringing him back. Vitale was limited all week, but his status is not significant for fantasy purposes.

Matt Breida (Ankle), Robbie Gould (Quad) Doubtful for Sunday

Both Breida and Gould are doubtful and likely out again. The 49ers are deep at RB/FB, with RBs Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert and FB Kyle Juszczyk all available. Juszczyk had a breakout game last week, catching all 7 of his targets for 63 yards, but Tevin Coleman remains the top back in this offense.

Chase McLaughlin will kick for Robbie Gould if needed.

George Kittle (Knee/Ankle), Emmanuel Sanders (Ribs), Deebo Samuel (Shoulder) Questionable for Sunday

All three of the questionable 49ers offensive weapons look ready to play this week, with Kittle being the most banged up of the group. As he showed Week 9 vs the Cardinals, Kittle can still be effective at less than 100%, racking up 6 catches, 79 yards and 1 TD while clearly in pain.

Phillip Dorsett (Concussion), Mohamed Sanu (Ankle), Damien Harris (Hamstring) Questionable for Sunday

Dorsett is progressing well as he tries to return from a concussion, although he appears to still be in the concussion protocol. If he is cleared by Sunday he will play. There are mixed reports with Sanu, but the general lean is towards him being out for at least this week.

Tom Brady (Right Elbow), Julian Edelman (Shoulder) Listed as Questionable for Sunday

While both Brady and Edelman are listed as questionable, it would be very surprising to see either player sit. Brady is a new addition but expected to play. Edelman has dealt with injuries all season and continued to play.

Chris Moore (Thumb) Limited in Practice Friday

Moore was limited for the second straight practice. The Ravens play Monday night, and Moore has a good chance to play.

Adrian Peterson (Toe), Chris Thompson (Toe) Questionable for Sunday

Peterson and Thompson are both questionable but likely to play. The Redskins could have their RB trio of Peterson, Thompson and Derrius Guice healthy for the first time this season. That is good for the Redskins’ offense but tough for DFS players, as predicting touches will be tricky.