DFS Alerts
Josh Bellamy (Shoulder), Demaryius Thomas (Hamstring, Knee) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Bellamy played 11 snaps last week but didn’t get a target. Thomas was able to return from injury last week, catching 4 of his 9 targets for 47 yards. Both seem likely to play this week, but their status will need to be monitored.
As reported by: Manish Mehta Other tagged players: Demaryius Thomas
Amari Cooper (Ankle, Quad) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Cooper is dealing with ankle and quad issues, limiting him in practice Wednesday. He should be able to play this week barring a setback, as the Cowboys are likely just being cautious with him.
As reported by: Manish Mehta Alex Erickson (Concussion) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Erickson suffered a concussion last game and was able to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. He will still need to pass the concussion protocol before he can return to the field.
As reported by: Jay Morrison Delanie Walker (Knee) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Walker missed practice Wednesday with a knee injury. He has missed several practices over the past couple weeks with the same knee injury. Although he has not missed a game, his production has significantly decreased, with just 2 catches for 14 yards over the past two games combined.
As reported by: John Glennon Julian Edelman (Chest), Josh Gordon (Knee) and Rex Burkhead (Foot) All Questionable Thursday vs Giants
The availability of Edelman, Gordon and Burkhead will all need to be confirmed before the Patriots take on the Giants on Thursday. With the Patriots heavy favorites, they may opt to be cautious with some of their injured players.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Josh Gordon, Rex Burkhead Phillip Dorsett (Hamstring) Out Thursday Night vs Giants
Dorsett will miss the Patriots’ game against the Giants on Thursday night with a hamstring injury. He left last game after just 4 snaps, which opened the door for Jakobi Meyers to play as the team’s third WR. Meyers should be in that WR3 role Thursday night, but he is unlikely to play a significant role in the offense.
As reported by: New England Patriots Other tagged players: Jakobi Meyers Chris Godwin (Hip) Limited, Breshad Perriman (Hamstring) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Godwin was limited with a hip injury during Wednesday’s practice. He was limited during practice last week and finished with 7 catches for 125 yards and 2 TD’s, so he should be ready to play this week. Perriman missed last week and did not practice Wednesday, making him doubtful for this week.
As reported by: Scott Smith Other tagged players: Breshad Perriman Hunter Henry (Knee) Limited in Practice Wednesday
Henry was able to return to practice Wednesday in a limited capacity. He has been out since Week 1 with a tibia plateau fracture in his left knee. The Chargers have had injuries across the offense and badly need Henry to return, but his status for this week is still unknown.
As reported by: Daniel Popper Tre'Quan Smith (Ankle) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Smith was listed as not participating Wednesday, although the Saints just did a light walk-through. His status for tomorrow’s practice will tell us more about his availability. Smith returned Week 5 after missing two games, but he did not get a target.
As reported by: Michael DiRocco Josh Oliver (Hamstring), Jalen Ramsey (Back) Both Limited in Practice Wednesday
Oliver still has not made his season debut, so he will likely need more than a limited practice before he returns. Ramsey was limited with a back injury and has missed the past two games. Given his trade request, it is possible the Jaguars opt not to play Ramsey even if healthy. His status will need to be monitored right up to kickoff.
As reported by: Michael DiRocco Rashard Higgins (Knee) Full Practice Participant Wednesday
Higgins has missed four straight games with a knee injury but practiced fully Wednesday. However, he also practiced fully on Saturday and missed the Browns’ Monday night game.
As reported by: Jake Trotter Mason Rudolph Practices Wednesday, Remains in Concussion Protocol
Rudolph was able to return to practice Wednesday, a positive sign for his chances of returning soon. However, he still remains in the concussion protocol, meaning the QB situation for the Steelers won’t be clear until later in the week.
As reported by: Ray Fittipaldo Other tagged players: Devlin Hodges Sammy Watkins (Hamstring) Does Not Practice Wednesday
Sammy Watkins did not practice Wednesday. He had to leave Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury after playing just two snaps. Tyreek Hill was also out, opening the door for Byron Pringle to have a break out game, catching 6 of 9 targets for 103 yards and a touchdown. Pringle will be the biggest beneficiary if both Watkins and Hill remain out.
As reported by: Adam Teicher Other tagged players: Byron Pringle Mike Pouncey Placed on Injured Reserve
The Chargers placed Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey on IR Wednesday. This is another injury blow for the Chargers and will hurt Philip Rivers, Melvin Gordon and the rest of the offense.
As reported by: Los Angeles Chargers Other tagged players: Melvin Gordon DeSean Jackson (Abdomen), Darren Sproles (Quad) Do Not Practice Wednesday
Both Jackson and Sproles were not able to practice Wednesday, putting their availability in doubt for this week.
As reported by: Jeff McLane Other tagged players: Darren Sproles