DFS Alerts
Delanie Walker (Ankle) Does Not Practice Again Thursday
Walker missed practice again Thursday, and he appears likely to miss a second straight game. Jonnu Smith will be the Titans’ top TE if Walker is out.
As reported by: Jim Wyatt Other tagged players: Jonnu Smith
Christian McCaffrey (Knee), Curtis Samuel (Shoulder) and Jarius Wright (Ankle) All Full Practice Participants Thursday
McCaffrey, Samuel and Wright were all upgraded to full practice participants Thursday. All three will be ready to play this week.
As reported by: Jourdan Rodrigue Other tagged players: Curtis Samuel, Jarius Wright Matt Breida (Ankle) Will Play Tonight vs Cardinals
Breida reportedly felt good this morning when testing out his ankle and will play tonight. His presence will push Raheem Mostert to the RB3 role, if Mostert is able to play.
As reported by: Jeremy Fowler Other tagged players: Raheem Mostert Jeff Heuerman (Knee) Will Not Practice Thursday
Heuerman will miss his second straight day of practice. Noah Fant is already established as the top TE on the Broncos, but he could see a slight bump if Heuerman is out.
As reported by: Andrew Mason Other tagged players: Noah Fant Joe Flacco (Neck) Expected to Miss 4-6 Weeks
Joe Flacco is expected to avoid surgery and be out for 4-6 weeks with a bulging disc in his neck. He reportedly is more likely to end up on the injured reserve now, meaning there is a good chance he doesn’t play again this season even if he gets healthy.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Adrian Peterson (Ankle), Chris Thompson (Toe) Do Not Practice Thursday
Peterson and Thompson both did not practice Thursday, making two straight missed practices for each player. Wendell Smallwood could be in for more touches if either Peterson or Thompson are out.
As reported by: Kareem Copeland Other tagged players: Chris Thompson, Wendell Smallwood Sterling Shepard (Concussion) Full Practice Participant Thursday, Still Needs to Clear Concussion Protocol
Shepard is on track to play Monday night, assuming he can clear the concussion protocol by then. He has missed three straight games after suffering his second concussion of the season, but is a reliable target when healthy. In just four games he leads Giants WRs with 25 catches and is tied for second with 267 yards.
As reported by: Dan Duggan Chris Herndon (Hamstring) Will be Limited in Practice Thursday
Herndon will be limited in practice Thursday for the Jets. He missed last week, giving Ryan Griffin more opportunities. Griffin took advantage of it, catching 4 passes for 66 yards, 2 TDs and a 2-point conversion.
As reported by: Brian Costello Other tagged players: Ryan Griffin Benny Snell (Knee) Out 2-3 Weeks or More
Snell underwent an arthroscopic surgery for a meniscus injury, meaning he will miss 2-6 weeks. With James Conner working through an injury, Jaylen Samuels could be the lead back for the Steelers.
As reported by: Brian Batko Other tagged players: Jaylen Samuels David Johnson (Ankle) Not Expected to Play Tonight
Although Johnson is officially questionable, he is reportedly not expected to play tonight for the Cardinals. He was only able to get one limited practice in this week, and that came during Wednesday’s walkthrough. Newly acquired Kenyan Drake will take over the top RB spot.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Kenyan Drake Cameron Brate (Ribs) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Brate did not practice Wednesday for the Buccaneers. O.J. Howard was also out, meaning the Bucs might have to turn to newly activated Jordan Leggett.
As reported by: Liz Mathews Other tagged players: Jordan Leggett Aaron Rodgers (Knee), Jimmy Graham (Ankle), Robert Tonyan (Hip) Limited on Estimated Practice Report Wednesday
The Packers have been listing 15+ players on the injury report all season, so many of their limited players are in no real danger of missing any time. Rodgers and Graham do not appear to be at risk of not playing this week.
As reported by: Matt Schneidman Other tagged players: Jimmy Graham, Robert Tonyan Davante Adams (Toe), Aaron Jones (Shoulder), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Ankle/Knee) Limited on Estimated Report Wednesday
The Packers continue to list extensive injury reports each week. Davante Adams is by far the most likely out of this group not to play. He is progressing in practice, but the turf toe that has kept him out for 4 weeks is still healing.
As reported by: Matt Schneidman Other tagged players: Aaron Jones, Marquez Valdes-Scantling Vernon Davis (Concussion), Case Keenum (Concussion) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Davis remains limited and has missed the last four games. Keenum was knocked out of last week’s game with his concussion. Both players still need to clear the concussion protocol in order to play.
As reported by: Craig Hoffman Other tagged players: Case Keenum Adrian Peterson (Ankle), Chris Thompson (Toe) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Peterson not practicing could be partially due to rest, so his status the rest of the week is important to monitor. Thompson’s injury appears more serious considering he has missed the last two games. He is unlikely to play unless he progresses during the week.
As reported by: Craig Hoffman Other tagged players: Chris Thompson