DFS Alerts
RB Damien Williams (Personal) Missed the Last Two Practices of the Week, Will Play on Monday Night
Although Williams has not been practicing, Head Coach Andy Reid said he will pay Monday Night in Mexico City.
As reported by: Adam Teicher
Bears Place TE Trey Burton on Injured Reserve
Burton’s disappointing season will end, and with Adam Shaheen also banged up, the Bears may look to add a tight end.
As reported by: Chris Emma Cardinals Extend TE Maxx Williams' Contract Through 2021
The Cardinals have agreed to a contract extension with Williams that runs through 2021. Look for Williams’ role in the offense to keep growing as we move through the second half of the season.
As reported by: Bob McManaman Broncos Officially Activate Tim Patrick to the 53-Man roster, Place Bryce Callahan on IR
Patrick could be active tomorrow, but isn’t a strong DFS play behind Courtland Sutton and DaeSean Hamilton on the Broncos’ depth chart.
As reported by: Zac Stevens Patriots Downgrade S Patrick Chung, RB Damien Harris to Out Against the Eagles
Chung was expected to be deployed a lot when the Eagles run 12 personnel, but he won’t be suiting up tomorrow. Harris’ injury has little DFS impact since he is fourth in the pecking order for Tom Brady’s handoffs.
As reported by: Nora Princiotti Texans CB Bradley Roby (Hamstring) Will not Play Against the Ravens on Sunday
The Texans secondary is very banged up as Roby continues to stay sidelined. Look for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens passing game to have some success downfield on Sunday.
As reported by: James Palmer Texans WR Will Fuller V (Hamstring) Ruled Out for Tomorrow's Game Vs. the Ravens
This is somewhat of a surprise, since Fuller was trending up throughout the week. DeAndre Hopkins is projected a 30% target share, a massive number only he and Michael Thomas boast for their season average in 2019. Kenny Stills obviously is in play for tournaments with Fuller out as well, but he hasn’t been able to take advantage of the increased opportunity since Fuller has been sidelined. DeAndre Carter should be third in the pecking order for wide receiver targets for Houston if Keke Coutee is still in the doghouse, but the emergence of the Texans tight ends in the passing game makes Carter and Coutee unplayable in GPPs. Even against a healthy Ravens secondary that ranks eighth in pass DVOA and 19th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers, DeAndre Hopkins is a great tournament option this weekend.
As reported by: James Palmer Other tagged players: Kenny Stills, DeAndre Carter, Keke Coutee, DeAndre Hopkins Lions RB Ty Johnson Clears Concussion Protocol, Not Listed on Injury Report
Ty Johnson has cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday. With Jeff Driskel slated to start again at quarterback, the Lions offense has limited upside this weekend vs. the Cowboys. J.D. McKissic could have been an intriguing value play if Ty Johnson ended up being out, especially in PPR formats, but this backfield is probably a stay-away for DFS with Ty Johnson in. While the Cowboys allow ninth-most FPs to RBs and are 15th in rush DVOA, Ty Johnson hasn’t been able to make a big fantasy impact in better matchups since Kerryon Johnson went down.
Other tagged players: JD McKissic Rams Elevate WR Nsimba Webster to the 53-Man Roster
Webster was promoted from the Rams’ practice squad because Brandin Cooks is out and another team tried to claim him.
As reported by: Ian Rappaport 49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders (Ribs) Plans to Play Sunday
The veteran wide receiver now looks to be on the more probable side of questionable. According to a piece in the San Francisco Chronicle, Head Coach Kyle Shanahan is encouraged by Sanders’ progress and he plans to play on Sunday despite not having practiced all week. DFS players who were looking at Deebo Samuel and Kendrick Bourne as potential value options this weekend would be wise to have a contingency plan.
As reported by: Eric Branch Other tagged players: Deebo Samuel, Kendrick Bourne, Marquise Goodwin, Jimmy Garoppolo Redskins Add WR Cam Sims from the Practice Squad, Release LB Tanner Vallejo
With Paul Richardson out, the Redskins added Sims to provide depth at wide receiver.
As reported by: Ben Standig Maxx Williams (Illness) Practices Fully Friday, No Injury Designation for Sunday
Williams practiced fully after dealing with an illness earlier in the week. He will play and split TE duties with Charles Clay. Williams has not had more than 3 catches or 34 yards in any game this year, so his upside is limited.
As reported by: Darren Urban Other tagged players: Charles Clay
Garrett Celek (Back) Full Participant Friday, No Injury Designation Sunday
Celek practiced fully and will be able to play Sunday, although it is unclear if there is a role for him in the offense. George Kittle is expected to miss his second game, but even without Kittle, Celek did not get a target last week. Ross Dwelley appears firmly ahead of Celek at this point.
As reported by: Darren Urban Other tagged players: George Kittle Cooper Kupp (Stomach Bug) Does Not Practice Friday, Expected to Play Sunday
Kupp was kept out of practice Friday with a stomach bug, but he is expected to recover and play Sunday. Kupp was held without a catch last week, 1 game after catching 7 passes for 220 yards and a TD.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Other tagged players: Jared Goff Emmanuel Sanders (Ribs), Raheem Mostert (Knee) and Dante Pettis (Back) All Questionable for Sunday
The 49ers have an extended injury report this week prior to their game against the Cardinals. All three questionable players have a good chance to play this week, although Emmanuel Sanders is working through a painful rib injury that kept him out of practice.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Other tagged players: Raheem Mostert, Dante Pettis