DFS Alerts
Marqise Lee (Ankle), Geoff Swaim (Concussion, Ankle) Not Practicing; Josh Oliver (Hamstring) Limited Wednesday
There is a good chance both Lee and Swaim will be out this week for Jacksonville. Oliver has been limited in practice for a couple weeks and not been able to play, so he should still be considered unlikely to play until he can practice fully.
As reported by: Jacksonville Jaguars Other tagged players: Geoff Swaim, Josh Oliver
DeSean Jackson (Abdomen) Improving, Day-to-Day But Does Not Practice Wednesday
Jackson has been out since early in Week 2 but is reportedly improving. He is considered day-to-day, but his inability to practice Wednesday is concerning. Mack Hollins has gotten increased snaps since Week 2 and would be hurt by the return of Jackson.
As reported by: Jeff McLane Other tagged players: Mack Hollins Huge Workload In Top Matchup
It’s tough to fully state just how poor the Bengals run defense has been this season. Cincinnati has allowed a staggering 1,107 rushing yards this season, good for 184.5 yards per game. They also lead the league in rushing TDs allowed at 9. Their run defense has been the gift that keeps on giving and now we have the opportunity to roster one of the heaviest workhorse RBs against them. Fournette is averaging over 19 carries and 6 targets per game and his immense workload has given him one of the best fantasy floors at the position. With all of the opportunity Fournette is seeing positive TD regression is expected and if he does have a multiple TD game he has legitimate 40+ fantasy point upside.
Ryan Tannehill Will Start Instead of Marcus Mariota Sunday Against Chargers
Ryan Tannehill is reportedly starting for the Titans this week over Marcus Mariota, the former 2nd overall draft pick. Mariota went 7-18 for 63 yards and 2 picks with 3 sacks before being pulled for Ryan Tannehill last week. Tannehill went 13-16 for 144 yards and 1 INT while taking 4 more sacks. Neither QB could get the Titans on the scoreboard, so there is limited upside for Tannehill this week against the Chargers.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Marcus Mariota Jaguars Trade Jalen Ramsey to the Rams
Ramsey was traded from the Jaguars to the Rams on Tuesday. The Rams take on the Falcons Sunday, and there is a good chance Ramsey will suit up for the Rams. He will have three days to practice with the team, and his presence would hurt Ryan’s value.
As reported by: Adam Schefter A Solid RB2 In This Matchup
He returned from injury two weeks ago and now looks poised to be the leader of the backfield committee in San Francisco. Ownership won’t be massive as a result of the time share at every position for this team, but Coleman logged 20 touches last week against the Rams while finding the end zone in the process. Coleman’s red zone role seems secure, and the sledding should come much easier this week against a porous Washington defense. Buy low before the masses start to get on board.
Keep An Eye on This Value Play
According to Aaron Rodgers’ post game press conference, Allen Lazard requested a specific play to be run while the Packers were on their final march on Monday night. That’s impressive confidence from the young wide receiver. With Adams and Allison ailing and Shepherd in the dog house, Lazard could be forging his way into a major role on an under-manned receiving corps — and he’s priced at or near the minimum salary everywhere.
A Solid QB/WR Stack
Brissett never gets a lot of fantasy attention, but his numbers have been passable for a league average QB so far this season. The Colts are coming off an incredible win in Kansas City followed by a bye week, which should have them ready to go for a potential matchup against Houston. The bye week offered a week for Hilton to rest up and get close to 100 health. He feels too cheap (particularly on DK), and Hilton has had some MONSTER games against the Texans in the past. This could be a potential shootout, and Hilton has 100+ receiving yards in three of the last four regular season meetings between these teams.
Other tagged players: Jacoby Brissett Talent + Volume = Fantasy Goodness
Until he proves otherwise, I’ll stick with Carson as an elite DFS option. For now, he is cemented in as the top running back in Seattle. The Ravens have a reasonably strong front seven, and they have excelled in cake matchups so far this year. However, a road date against Carson in Seattle is not a cake matchup. Carson has logged at least 25 total touches in three straight games, topping 100 rushing yards in each game. The price is still too cheap given his role, especially since Seattle has one of the highest implied team totals on the board. Expect Carson to keep the good times rolling.
Sammy Watkins (Hamstring) Limited in Practice Again Tuesday
Watkins was limited again in practice Tuesday with a hamstring injury. He missed last week’s game and his status for the Chiefs’ Thursday night game is unknown. He wasn’t able to capitalize on the absence of Tyreek Hill from Week 2 through Week 4, and his role will be reduced now that Hill is back and healthy.
As reported by: Zac Stevens Emmanuel Sanders (Knee) Full Participant on Estimated Practice Report
Sanders was upgraded to a full practice participant on the Broncos’ estimated practice report released Tuesday. He will be playing Thursday barring a setback.
As reported by: Ryan O'Halloran Chris Thompson Dealing With Turf Toe, Status Unknown
Thompson’s status is not currently known, but there is enough concern that the Redskins brought in RB Josh Ferguson for a workout Tuesday. Recovery time can vary significantly with turf toe, so we will learn more based on Thompson’s practice participation later this week.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Buccaneers Release Bobo Wilson
Wilson was released by the Bucs Tuesday. He was not productive as a punt returner or wide receiver. He averaged just 2.8 yards per return on 15 punts and caught 3 of his 10 targets on the season for 35 yards.
As reported by: Rick Stroud T.J. Hockenson, Danny Amendola Active Tonight for Lions
Hockenson suffered a concussion Week 4 but was able to get healthy during the Lions’ bye week. He hasn’t had a good game since his Week 1 explosion, but he still has a high ceiling. Danny Amendola was listed as questionable but appears fine to play his normal amount of snaps given that he is active tonight.
As reported by: Detroit Lions Other tagged players: Danny Amendola Davante Adams, Dexter Williams and Robert Tonyan Inactive For Packers Tonight
Adams, Williams and Tonyan are all inactive tonight for the Packers. Tra Carson will be RB3, Marcedes Lewis the TE2 and Marquez Valdes-Scantling will fill the WR1 role with Geronimo Allison also getting a boost in usage with Adams out.
As reported by: Jason Wahlers Other tagged players: Dexter Williams, Robert Tonyan, Tra Carson, Marcedes Lewis, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison