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Risk/Reward GPP Appeal
I know it is uncomfortable to target Steelers players at this point, but they simply have few offensive weapons at this point with Conner, Smith-Schuster, and Johnson all injured. James Washington is almost guaranteed to have a major snap share in this game against the hapless Bengals, and he can certainly pay off his affordable DFS price tag with one big play. I’m willing to roll with it in some GPP lineups in the hopes that he can grab a couple big catches.
Upside In This Matchup
The Falcons are unlikely to have success running the football with their backup running backs squaring off against a good Tampa Bay rush defense. Expect Matt Ryan to sling it 40+ times in this game as long as the contetst is competitive, and there might be room for two of his pass catchers to succeed. Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are the obvious plays, but don’t sleep on Russell Gage or one of the tight ends as a value sleeper. This game has a total over 50 points, and the Falcons have one of the highest team totals of the week. It’s amazing how different this team looks compared to a few weeks ago.
Other tagged players: Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley Parris Campbell (Hand), Jordan Wilkins (Ankle), Mo Alie-Cox (Thumb) Limited in Practice Tuesday
Campbell, Wilkins and Alie-Cox were all limited on the Colts’ estimated practice report Tuesday. The Colts only held a walk-through Tuesday, so these designations can be misleading. Campbell had hand surgery and is expected to miss a couple games. Jordan Wilkins was out last week but has a chance to play this week. Alie-Cox picked up his injury last game, so his status isn’t clear yet.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: Jordan Wilkins, Mo Alie-Cox
Eric Ebron (Ankle), T.Y. Hilton (Calf) Do Not Practice on Tuesday's Estimated Report
Ebron and Hilton were listed as not practicing on the Colts’ estimated practice report Tuesday. The team only did a walk-through, so we can’t read too much into the player designations. The Colts have said Hilton, who has been out since Week 8, was close and he has not been ruled out for Thursday. Ebron played Sunday, so the Colts may simply want to give him as much rest as possible before Thursday.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: T.Y. Hilton Will Fuller (Hamstring) Game-Time Decision Thursday
Fuller is considered a game-time decision to play Thursday night for the Texans. He has been out since early Week 7, but totaled 444 yards and 3 TD’s during the Texans’ first six games. All three touchdowns and 217 of the yards came during one game, making him a high-ceiling, low-floor option.
As reported by: Aaron Reiss Tyreek Hill (Hamstring) Will Have MRI Soon, Status Unknown
Hill will have an MRI on his injured hamstring, likely taking place today or tomorrow. The MRI was delayed as the team was traveling back from their game in Mexico. One positive for Hill is that the Chiefs are entering their bye week, so he has nearly two weeks to get healthy.
As reported by: Mike Garafolo Dolphins Release Mark Walton
The Dolphins released Mark Walton Tuesday, citing a police matter as the reason. Walton was part way through serving a four-game suspension, and he could have returned in Week 14. This means the Dolphins’ leading rusher still on the roster is Kalen Ballage, who is averaging 1.9 yards per rush on the season.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Kalen Ballage LeSean McCoy Active Tonight for Chiefs
McCoy is active tonight after being a healthy scratch last week. The extent of his role isn’t clear, as the Chiefs also have Damien Williams and Darrel Williams active.
As reported by: Adam Teicher Other tagged players: Damien Williams, Darrel Williams Geremy Davis, Justin Jackson Inactive Tonight
Both Davis and Jackson will be inactive Monday night for the Chargers vs the Chiefs.
As reported by: BJ Kissel Other tagged players: Justin Jackson Darwin Thompson, Blake Bell Inactive Tonight; Damien Williams is Active
Williams had been considered questionable with a personal issue, but he is active Monday night. He should lead the Chiefs’ crowded backfield against the Chargers.
As reported by: BJ Kissel Other tagged players: Blake Bell, Damien Williams Matthew Stafford (Back) Remains Week-to-Week
Stafford has missed two straight games and remains week-to-week with his back injury. Jeff Driskel will remain the starter if Stafford is out.
As reported by: Paula Pasche Other tagged players: Jeff Driskel Eric Ebron (Ankle), T.Y. Hilton (Calf), Jordan Wilkins (Ankle) Listed as Did Not Participate on Estimated Practice Report Monday
The Colts’ estimated injury report Monday listed Ebron, Hilton and Wilkins all as not participating in practice. The Tuesday injury report will be more informative about the status of the Colts’ players.
As reported by: Indianapolis Colts Other tagged players: T.Y. Hilton, Jordan Wilkins Will Fuller (Hamstring) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Monday
Fuller, who has not played since Week 7, was listed as limited on Monday’s estimated practice report for the Texans.
As reported by: Texans PR Auden Tate in Concussion Protocol, Has Cervical Strain
Tate is dealing with both a concussion and a cervical (neck) strain, both picked up last week. His status this week is unknown.
As reported by: Ben Baby JuJu Smith-Schuster (Concussion) also has Knee Injury, Status for Sunday Unknown
Smith-Schuster is in the concussion protocol and dealing with a knee injury. His status for Sunday isn’t known, and we will learn more when the Steelers practice Wednesday.
As reported by: Adam Schefter