DFS Alerts
Travis Benjamin (Quad), Justin Jackson (Calf) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Benjamin played his normal snaps last week and has a good chance to play this week. Jackson was out last week, so his inability to practice is more concerning. Given the depth the Chargers have at RB, it would not be surprising for Jackson to be rested until he is fully healthy.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Justin Jackson
George Kittle (Groin) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Kittle did not practice Wednesday with a groin injury. It seems unlikely that this injury will cause him to miss any time. He started the season slowly by his standards, but he got his first 100 yard game of the season last week. Kittle remains an elite TE option.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Geronimo Allison in Concussion Protocol
It has been confirmed what everyone already assumed, that Geronimo Allison is in the concussion protocol after taking a hard hit Monday night. This will put his status for next week in question. The Packers signed Ryan Grant Wednesday, an indication that they do not expect Allison back right away.
As reported by: Rob Demovsky Other tagged players: Ryan Grant Deebo Samuel (Groin) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Samuel picked up the groin injury during last week’s game and was not able to practice Wednesday. Marquise Goodwin and Kendrick Bourne would see boosts if Samuel is out.
As reported by: Eric Branch Other tagged players: Marquise Goodwin, Kendrick Bourne Raheem Mostert (Knee) Day-to-Day, Does Not Practice Wednesday
Mostert is considered day-to-day with a knee injury and did not practice Wednesday. It would not be surprising for the 49’ers to be cautious with Mostert given their RB depth.
As reported by: Chris Biderman Value Offense Looks to Bounce Back Against Struggling Defense
The Jacksonville defense has been a unit we’ve looked to avoid in recent years, and the Cincinnati offense looked terrible last week against Baltimore, but there is reason to think the Bengals could bounce back this week against the Jaguars. Jacksonville ranks last in the league in DVOA against the run and only 16th in DVOA against the pass so far this season – and with Joe Mixon and Tyler Boyd both priced down based off last week’s mediocre showing, and so much of the Bengals offense consolidated around those two players, both are looking like value plays this Sunday.
Other tagged players: Tyler Boyd
Mitchell Trubisky (Shoulder), Taylor Gabriel (Concussion) Both Full Practice Participants Wednesday
Trubisky is on track to return to his starting role this week after missing nearly two full games. Gabriel is progressing but still needs to clear the concussion protocol. He hasn’t played since Week 3, a game in which he caught 6 passes for 75 yards and 3 touchdowns.
As reported by: Chicago Bears PR Other tagged players: Taylor Gabriel Mason Rudolph Clears Concussion Protocol, Will Return For Next Steelers' Game Week 8
Rudolph has cleared the concussion protocol and is expected to return to starting for the Steelers after their bye week. Devlin Hodges was able to win his one start, going 15-20 for 132 yards, 1 TD and 1 pick, and will return to the backup QB role.
As reported by: Brooke Pryor Other tagged players: Devlin Hodges Alvin Kamara (Ankle, Knee), Jared Cook (Ankle), Tre'Quan Smith (Ankle) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Kamara, Cook and Smith were all out for the Saints Wednesday, and all three could be out this week depending on how they progress. Kamara would be the biggest blow to the offense, as he has averaged nearly 20 touches and over 100 yards from scrimmage per game this season. Latavius Murray would see a bump in usage if Kamara was out.
As reported by: Amie Just Other tagged players: Jared Cook, Tre'Quan Smith, Latavius Murray David Johnson (Ankle), Maxx Williams (Ankle) Do Not Practice; Christian Kirk (Ankle) Limited Wednesday
Out of the three, it might actually be Christian Kirk with the highest chance of not playing this week. He is able to practice in a limited fashion, but all he can do right now is run straight. He won’t be able to play until he is able to plant and cut fully, and he appears to be far from that point.
Johnson and Williams both played last week, so there is likely an element of rest behind them not practicing. It is worth noting that Johnson had a back injury last week, but now has an ankle injury.
As reported by: Darren Urban Other tagged players: Maxx Williams, Christian Kirk Packers Sign Ryan Grant, Waive Tra Carson
Carson was buried on the RB depth chart and only needed when there were multiple injuries ahead of him. The Packers are dealing with multiple WR injuries and ineffective play by their healthy WR’s. Grant played two games to start the season with the Raiders, catching 4 of 9 targets for just 14 yards. It is hard to imagine Grant as more than a bottom of the WR depth chart player.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Tra Carson Tyrell Williams Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis, Not Showing Significant Improvement
Oakland is coming off a bye week, but it doesn’t appear the Williams was able to get healthy during that break. The WR is reportedly dealing with plantar fasciitis and not making significant progress. His availability for this week is not looking good.
As reported by: Vic Tafur Kenny Stills (Hamstring) Full Participant in Practice Wednesday
Stills has missed the past two games but appears ready to return, practicing fully for the Texans on Wednesday.
As reported by: Texans PR Will Fuller (Calf, Oblique), DeAndre Hopkins (Ribs) Both Limited in Practice Wednesday
Hopkins is almost always limited in practice, so this designation is not a cause for concern. Fuller should also be able to play this week.
As reported by: Texans PR Other tagged players: DeAndre Hopkins Michael Gallup (Knee) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Gallup was able to return to game action last week and it is not believed that he re-aggravated the injury. He is likely limited to help give the knee some rest. He should play his usual snaps Sunday for the Cowboys.
As reported by: Jori Epstein