DFS Alerts

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is Out Today

As expected, the 2018 MVP will miss his second straight game due to the knee injury he suffered weeks ago against the Broncos. Matt Moore will start at quarterback in a difficult matchup vs. the Vikings, who rank 21st in passing EPA, 12th in pass DVOA, ninth in sack rate, and first in touchdown pass percentage on defense.

Dolphins S Reshad Jones is Inactive

The Dolphins are even thinner in the secondary with Jones out and Xavien Howard on IR. Jets WR Robby Anderson, a South Florida native, should see some deep shots today against a very banged-up defense.

Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook is Inactive

Westbrook aggravated his injuries last week against the Bengals and is out today. With Marquise Lee already out, Chris Conley should see a nice boost from Westbrook’s absence. The matchup also couldn’t be much better, as the Texans allow the second-most fantasy points to WRs, are 23rd in pass DVOA, and will be without DE J.J. Watt and DBs Bradley Roby and Lonnie Johnson. Conley was projected an 18% target share when factoring in Westbrook suiting up, so Conley and WR Keelan Cole should see significant volume bumps lining up with D.J. Chark.

Texans LT Laremy Tunsil (Shoulder) is Inactive, RT Tytus Howard (Knee) is Active

With Tunsil out, the Jags DST is slightly upgraded against a banged-up Deshaun Watson and Texans O-line that is missing its left tackle.

Panthers QB Cam Newton to Miss More Games, Could be Placed on IR

The 2015 MVP is expected to miss more games this season and could be placed on injured reserve. As the Panthers continue to weigh their options, QB Kyle Allen likely won’t be as distracted by an impending return by Newton and will try to keep up his excellent win-loss record.

Texans LT Laremy Tunsil (Shoulder) not Expected to be Active, RT Tytus Howard (Knee) Likely to Play

There are conflicting reports regarding Tunsil’s availability in London this morning. Luckily, inactives come out soon and we will have this news shortly.

Patriots RB James White (Toe) Expected to Play Sunday Night

White seemed to be on track to play after popping up on the injury report on Friday. He traveled with the team to Baltimore and is expected to go vs. the Ravens. White could be deployed more often than he has for most of this season, since the Ravens are expected to be competitive and the Patriots could find themselves in a negative game script for the first time in 2019. White will likely compete for volume with Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, and Brandon Bolden, although Burkhead is questionable with an injury of his own.

Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (Shoulder/Neck) not Expected to Play in London, Team Promoted WR Michael Walker

Westbrook aggravated his injuries last week against the Bengals and is not expected to go today in London. With Marquise Lee already out, Chris Conley could see a huge boost from Westbrook’s absence. The matchup also couldn’t be much better, as the Texans allow the second-most fantasy points to WRs, are 23rd in pass DVOA, and will be without DE J.J. Watt and likely DBs Bradley Roby and Lonnie Johnson. Conley was projected an 18% target share when factoring in Westbrook suiting up, so Conley and WR Keelan Cole should see significant volume bumps lining up with D.J. Chark.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (Knee) Expected to Miss Second Straight Game Sunday, Matt Moore to Start

Matt Moore will get another start for the Chiefs, who are 1-3 in Arrowhead in 2019. It will likely be tough sledding for Moore vs. the Vikings, who rank 12th in pass DVOA, 11th in pressure rate, and first in TD pass percentage allowed.

Vikings WR Adam Thielen (Hamstring) Expected to Play Against the Chiefs

Thielen is expected to return from injury today vs. the Chiefs. It’s a tough matchup in Arrowhead today for the passing game – the Chiefs are fourth in pass DVOA and allow the 27th-most FPs to receivers. Thielen, who is projected for a 24% target share, is a viable tournament pivot off of teammates Dalvin Cook and Stefon Diggs, who have been outstanding in recent weeks.

Steelers RB James Conner (Shoulder) is not Expected to Play Against the Colts, May Miss Multiple Games

Conner is not expected to play today against the Colts. With fellow running back Benny Snell also out, Jaylen Samuels would become the best value play of the main slate. Samuels is a lock-and-load play in all formats across the industry and is a risky fade – his dirt cheap price tag aside, he is a projected top-10 RB in raw points. Samuels could see ownership of over 50% on all sites and may have a stranglehold on the Steelers’ backfield for more than just today’s game, depending on the severity of Conner’s injury.

Eagles RBs Darren Sproles and Miles Sanders Both Expected to Play Today Against the Bears

The Eagles will likely have a healthy backfield today, with Sproles and Sanders expected to suit up vs. the Bears. Jordan Howard, who is projected to see half of the Eagles’ rushes, is still an interesting tournament play against his former team, but is less likely to smash given the presence of Sanders and Sproles. Sanders would be nothing more than a tournament dart throw even if he is active vs. a Bears defense that has suffered in DVOA since the loss of run-stuffing DT Akiem Hicks. Sanders has obvious upside that he showed in Week 8 with a 65-yard TD run and his ridiculous 6.1 aDOT, but he is nonetheless difficult to trust in this timeshare with Howard.

Eagles WR DeSean Jackson (Abdomen) Expected to Play Sunday Vs. the Bears

With Jackson likely to play today, much of the Eagles offense sees a significant boost, including Carson Wentz, Alshon Jeffrey, Zach Ertz, and Jordan Howard. While Jackson has obvious tournament appeal because of his big-play ability, he will help the aforementioned Jeffrey and Ertz by drawing coverage away from them. Nelson Agholor could be the odd man out if Jackson returns, as the Eagles may opt to continue to run more 12 personnel in order to have the emerging Dallas Goedert on the field.

Ertz will try to finally bust out for a breakout game against the Bears defense, ranked ninth in pass DVOA. With terrible TE options on the main slate, Ertz is very viable, especially if Jackson is on the field. Ertz ranks 11th among all NFL players in redzone targets (11) and second among TEs in air yards (601).

Packers WR Davante Adams (Toe) Expected to Play Today Vs. Chargers

Davante Adams (toe) will likely play today for the first time since Week 4. The star wideout should see low ownership for several reasons, making him an intriguing tournament option. DFS players will be worried about his Q-tag, price, and matchup against talented cornerback Casey Hayward. In addition, we have seen other Packers offensive weapons go ham on two prime time games in the past three weeks.

Adam’s presence would make all Packers offensive skill position players risky tournament options, except for Aaron Jones. However, Jones’ ceiling in the receiving game, where he has done massive damage lately, is lower with Adams on the field. On the season thus far, Green Bay’s running backs have more receiving touchdowns (7) than their entire WR corps (6), according to Sammy Reid.

Texans Offensive Tackles Tytus Howard (MCL), Laremy Tunsil (Shoulder) Both Likely to Play Today in London

A Texans beat reporter said Tunsil will play, while another well-respected NFL journalist Tweeted that Tunsil is unlikely to go. Fortunately, the inactives list for this game comes out soon. Another DFS alert regarding the Texans offensive, blocking for an injured Deshaun Watson (eye), will come out shortly.