DFS Alerts
T.Y. Hilton (Calf), Eric Ebron (Ankle), Mo Alie-Cox (Thumb) Questionable for Thursday Night
Hilton, Ebron and Alie-Cox are all questionable for Thursday night. The Colts only held walkthroughs during the short week, but the injury designations do show improvement. Both Hilton and Ebron were listed as not practicing Monday and Tuesday then listed as a full participant Wednesday. Alie-Cox also progressed throughout the week, although his value decreases if Ebron is able to play.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: Eric Ebron, Mo Alie-Cox
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Knee, Concussion) Not Expected to Play Sunday
Smith-Schuster is not expected to play Sunday as he is dealing with both a knee injury and a concussion this week. Note that he has not been officially ruled out yet.
As reported by: Jeremy Fowler Jeff Heuerman (Knee) Considered Questionable This Week
Heuerman is questionable for Sunday, which would be his third straight missed game. Noah Fant should remain the top TE for the Broncos even when Heuerman returns.
As reported by: Zac Stevens Other tagged players: Noah Fant Seahawks Activate Ed Dickson
The Seahawks have activated TE Ed Dickson from the injured reserve. It isn’t clear what role is available for him given how well Jacob Hollister has played the past two weeks, catching 12 passes for 99 yards and 3 TDs.
As reported by: Joe Fann Other tagged players: Jacob Hollister Mitch Trubisky (Hip) Day-to-Day
The Bears are not giving out any definitive answers about Trubisky’s status at this point, calling him day-to-day with the hip pointer he picked up last week. That injury forced him out of the end of the last game, giving Chase Daniel one ineffective drive. Trubisky will need to be monitored throughout the week.
As reported by: Kevin Fishbain Other tagged players: Chase Daniel Sterling Shepard (Concussion) Practices Fully Wednesday
Shepard is believed to be on track to play Sunday after practicing fully Wednesday. He will attempt to clear the concussion protocol later this week. If he clears the protocol, he will make his first appearance since Week 5.
As reported by: Ralph Vacchiano Other tagged players: Daniel Jones A.J. Green (Ankle) Will Not Practice Wednesday
Green did not practice Wednesday and is unlikely to make his season debut this week. The Bengals continue to refuse to shutdown Green in what is already a lost season, as they’re 0-10 and playing rookie QB Ryan Finley.
As reported by: Geoff Hobson Matthew Stafford (Back) Not Practicing Wednesday
Stafford was out on the field for practice but just stood on the side, an indication that he could miss his third straight game. The Lions have a good match-up against the Redskins Sunday, and Jeff Driskel was effective from a fantasy standpoint last week, throwing for 209 and 2 TDs while rushing for 51 and a TD.
As reported by: Tim Twentyman Other tagged players: Jeff Driskel Bears Activate TE Jesper Horsted
Undrafted rookie TE Jesper Horsted was activated by the Bears Wednesday. He’s a converted WR that had 28 touchdown catches in college for Princeton, so he has pass catching abilities. Adam Shaheen’s status isn’t clear after he miss last week’s game, and this move would make sense if the Bears expect him out again. Trey Burton is already on IR, meaning Horsted could be the TE alongside Ben Braunecker this week.
As reported by: Brad Biggs Other tagged players: Adam Shaheen, Ben Braunecker Evan Engram (Foot), Rhett Ellison (Concussion) Not Practicing Wednesday
As the Giants are returning from their bye week, both Engram and Ellison are still not practicing. Engram missed their last game before the bye, while Ellison picked up the concussion that week. Both are at risk of missing this week, which could force rookie Kaden Smith into a larger role.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Other tagged players: Rhett Ellison, Kaden Smith Jordan Howard (Shoulder) Not Cleared for Contact, Will be Limited in Practice
Howard was out last week, and the fact he is still not cleared for contact puts his status in doubt for this week. Miles Sanders and Boston Scott both failed to break 40 yards last week as the Eagles rushed for just 81 yards rushing vs the Patriots. Considering that Jay Ajayi is also expected to have a role moving forward, the Eagles backfield is fairly crowded, with Sanders the highest upside player.
As reported by: Jeff McLane Other tagged players: Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, Jay Ajayi David Njoku Designated for Return from Injured Reserve, Will Practice Wednesday
Njoku is returning from injured reserve and practicing Wednesday after missing 8 games with a broken wrist. He is eligible to play this week but considered unlikely, with his return likely within a couple weeks instead. He is already cleared for full contact, but conditioning could be a concern.
As reported by: Tony Grossi Tyreek Hill’s Hamstring Injury Minor, Considered Day-to-Day
Tyreek Hill’s hamstring injury is considered minor, making him day-to-day as the Chiefs enter their bye week. There is a chance that he does not miss any time.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport An Intriguing Option in GPP Formats
This will likely be the most popular that we see the Cleveland offense all year long, as DFS players will likely flock to Mayfield, Beckham, and Chubb in a favorable matchup against the woeful Dolphins. If you are looking for a GPP pivot on this team, don’t sleep on Kareem Hunt. He has logged a 55% snap rate since his return from suspension, and he has caught 13 passes in those two games. The appeal is certainly higher in full PPR formats, but he could certainly break a few big plays and show some upside in a favorable matchup — and he is certainly a leverage option if you are looking to go underweight on Mayfield or Chubb.
Upside In An Elite Matchup
This is a fantastic matchup for Kamara to remind us why everyone thought he was a consensus top four fantasy player in the league heading into this season. He did log 122 total yards in last week’s win over Tampa Bay, and he has caught 18 passes in two games since his return from injury. However, he has only scored two touchdowns in eight games. Expect that to change sooner rather than later, and a matchup against the Panthers should cure that problem. They rank near the bottom of the league with 124 rushing yards allowed per game, and the defense is no match for Kamara’s skill set.