DFS Alerts
Sterling Shepard (Concussion) Inactive Monday Night
Shepard was able to clear the concussion protocol last week, but had symptoms return over the weekend. He is inactive tonight, and his status for the rest of the season is in question.
As reported by: Art Stapleton
Josh Gordon (Knee) Cleared for Full Practice
Gordon has been cleared to practice fully. He should make his debut with the Seahawks when they play the 49ers on Monday Night Football.
As reported by: Joe Fann Kareem Hunt (Suspension) Returns to Browns
Hunt has returned from his eight game suspension and is expected to play this week for the Browns. He will be clearly behind Nick Chubb, so his role will be limited.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson Other tagged players: Nick Chubb Mark Walton Suspended 4 Games for Violating NFL Conduct and Substance Abuse Policy
Mark Walton has been suspended for 4 games, reportedly related to offseason arrests. Kalen Ballage would appear to be the next RB in line, but he has been horrible this season, gaining 70 yards on 35 carries. The Dolphins may look further down the depth chart to a player like Patrick Laird.
As reported by: Joe Schad Other tagged players: Kalen Ballage, Patrick Laird Josh Jacobs (Shoulder) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Monday
Jacobs was listed as limited on the Raiders’ estimated practice report Monday. He was nursing a shoulder injury last week, then he took 28 carries Sunday. Jacobs should be playing Thursday vs the Chargers.
As reported by: Oakland Raiders Jacoby Brissett has MCL Sprain, Status Unknown This Week
Brissett suffered an MCL sprain on Sunday. His status this week isn’t known, and we won’t know more until he tries to practice.
As reported by: Mike Chappell Panthers Claim Donte Moncrief
Moncrief was claimed by the Panthers off of waivers Monday. He was completely ineffective in Pittsburgh, finishing with just 4 catches for 18 yards on 15 targets along with several drops.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Parris Campbell (Hand) Has Surgery, Will Miss Significant Time
Parris Campbell had surgery on his injured hand Monday. He will miss significant time, a major blow to an offense that was already without T.Y. Hilton last week.
As reported by: Kevin Bowen Other tagged players: T.Y. Hilton, Jacoby Brissett Justin Jackson (Calf), Geremy Davis (Hamstring) Both Do Not Participate on Estimated Practice Report Monday
Jackson and Davis were both listed as not participating on Monday’s estimated practice report for the Chargers. Both appear unlikely to play Thurday night.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Geremy Davis DeSean Jackson (Core Muscle) Having Surgery, Likely Out For Rest of the Season
Jackson was only able to return for four plays before re-aggravating his abdominal injury. He will have surgery Tuesday, and his season is almost certainly over.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Preston Williams Out for Rest of Season
Williams had his best game of the year Sunday, catching 5 passes for 72 yards and 2 TDs, but suffered a serious knee injury. He has been ruled out for the season, another hit to a Dolphins’ offense that traded away Kenyan Drake last week.
As reported by: Barry Jackson Antony Auclair (Turf Toe) Status Unknown This Week
Auclair suffered a turf toe injury Sunday, putting his status this week in question. He had a bigger opportunity with O.J. Howard being out and Cameron Brate limited, but Auclair finished with just 1 catch and 11 yards.
As reported by: Scott Smith Other tagged players: Cameron Brate, O.J. Howard O.J. Howard (Hamstring) Expected to Return to Action This Week
Coach Bruce Arians said that O.J. Howard would be back in action this week. He will still need to be monitored throughout the week, but it sounds like Howard has a good chance to play this week after missing Sunday’s game.
As reported by: Scott Smith Other tagged players: Cameron Brate Kyle Allen Will Remain Starter; Cam Newton (Foot) Will Continue Rehab
As expected, Newton has been ruled out for this week. He has not been progressing in his rehab, but he will not be going on IR at this point. Kyle Allen remains the Panthers’ starting QB.
As reported by: Jourdan Rodrigue Other tagged players: Cam Newton Patriots WR Julian Edelman, RBs James White and Rex Burkhead are All Active Tonight
As expected, the Patriots will be near full strength will all of their major offensive skill position players active for tonight’s showdown against the Ravens.
As reported by: Doug Kyed Other tagged players: Rex Burkhead, Julian Edelman