DFS Alerts
Josh Gordon (Knee/Ankle), Ryan Izzo (Concussion) and Matt LaCosse (Knee) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Gordon was put on IR Wednesday after not practicing. Izzo and LaCosse also did not practice after missing last week’s game.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Ryan Izzo, Matt LaCosse
O.J. Howard (Hamstring) Limited, Breshad Perriman (Hamstring) Practices Fully Wednesday
Howard was limited in practice Wednesday, the first day of practice for the Bucs coming out of their bye week. He has a good chance of playing this week. Perriman had missed the two games prior to the bye, and he is likely to play this week after practicing fully Wednesday. He caught 3 of his 11 targets for just 16 yards the first three weeks of the season, so the Bucs might not feel the need to force him back into the offense.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Breshad Perriman, Jameis Winston Delanie Walker (Ankle), Corey Davis (Illness) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Walker and Davis both did not practice Wednesday. Walker was forced out of the last game early with an ankle injury, so his status is in doubt this week. The extent of Davis’ illness is not known yet, so he will need to be monitored.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Corey Davis, Jonnu Smith Drew Brees (Thumb) Plans to Play This Week
Brees says that he plans to play this week for the Saints. He has been throwing the ball for two weeks and does appear ready to return. Bridgewater will go back to the bench.
As reported by: Amie Just Other tagged players: Teddy Bridgewater Adrian Peterson (Ankle), Steven Sims Jr. (Toe) Both Questionable Thursday
Peterson and Sims are both considered questionable for Thursday night. Both were able to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday and will likely be game-time decisions. Wendell Smallwood would get a big boost if Peterson was out, while Sims is already near the bottom of the WR depth chart.
As reported by: Craig Hoffman Other tagged players: Steven Sims, Wendell Smallwood Vernon Davis (Concussion), Chris Thompson (Toe) Both Out Thursday
Both Davis and Thompson have been ruled out for the Redskins Thursday night. Wendell Smallwood will be the backup RB, while Jeremy Sprinkle will be the starting TE. Note that Adrian Peterson is questionable for Thursday, so Smallwood may get the chance to start.
As reported by: Craig Hoffman Other tagged players: Chris Thompson, Wendell Smallwood, Jeremy Sprinkle Adam Thielen (Hamstring) Ruled Out Thursday
Thielen has been officially ruled out for the Vikings’ Thursday night game. Stefon Diggs will see added opportunity, working as the clear top option in the offense.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero Other tagged players: Stefon Diggs, Kirk Cousins Bengals Waive Damion Willis
The Bengals have waived WR Damion Willis. The role for Willis in the offense had disappeared, with him getting just 1 target over the past two weeks. Auden Tate and Alex Erickson have the WR spots locked down behind Tyler Boyd.
As reported by: Jay Morrison Other tagged players: Alex Erickson, Auden Tate Cardinals Sign Zach Zenner
The Cardinals have signed RB Zach Zenner, one day after signing RB Alfred Morris. These moves indicate that there is a good chance David Johnson is out this week. Chase Edmonds will be the top back while Johnson is out.
As reported by: Darren Urban Other tagged players: David Johnson, Alfred Morris, Chase Edmonds Sterling Shepard (Concussion) and Saquon Barkley (Ankle) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Shepard and Barkley were both limited in practice Wednesday. Shepard remains in the concussion protocol and is unlikely to play this week, while Barkley is dealing with normal soreness and is expected to play.
As reported by: Matt Lombardo Other tagged players: Saquon Barkley Lions Promote Paul Perkins to Active Roster
The Lions have promoted Paul Perkins to their active roster. While Perkins is unlikely to be a factor in the offense, this move indicates that Ty Johnson and J.D. McKissic will get a chance at the RB touches while Kerryon Johnson is out.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero Other tagged players: Ty Johnson, JD McKissic, Kerryon Johnson DeSean Jackson (Abdomen) Will Not Practice Wednesday
Jackson continues to rehab his abdomen injury that has kept him out since Week 2. He appears doubtful for this week given his inability to practice.
As reported by: Eliot Shorr-Parks Saints Release Zach Zenner
Zenner has been released by the Saints, indicating that Alvin Kamara could be ready to return this week.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Alvin Kamara Cardinals Sign Alfred Morris
Alfred Morris has been signed, an indication that David Johnson might miss one more game, or at least be limited. Chase Edmonds is still in line to be the RB1 this week.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: David Johnson, Chase Edmonds Budding TE1?
Waller has easily been the biggest surprise of the 2019 NFL season at the tight end position. He continues to see a massive target share for the Raiders, and that will likely continue with the receiving corps being otherwise underwhelming, especially now that Tyrrell Williams is injured. Waller had a 7/126/2 line against the Packers last week and very nearly scored a third time. With Kelce off the main slate (except on FDRAFT) and Ertz struggling, you can make a case for Waller as the overall TE1 this week.
