DFS Alerts
Packers RB Dexter Williams Inactive, CB Kevin King Active
Tra Carson, not Dexter Williams, will be the primary backup to Aaron Jones.
As reported by: Rob Demovsky Other tagged players: Tra Carson
Chargers WR Travis Benjamin Active, RB Justin Jackson and K Michael Badgley Inactive
Benjamin will be the third receiver behind Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, who is also back from injury. Austin Ekeler and Melvin Gordon will see almost all of the snaps at running back with Jackson out.
As reported by: Daniel Popper Main Focus Of The Offense
David Johnson looks like he could finally be getting back to his big volume in the passing game. In his last 2 games he has had 20 targets and with Christian Kirk looking like he will be out, Johnson should be the focal point of this offense. The Bengals have struggled against running backs this season, so Johnson should have a chance to have success on both the ground and through the air.
Get Right Spot
I am buying into Adam Thielen this week. After the comments Thielen made about the passing game it is clear that he is frustrated. One thing that will help is getting a soft matchup like the Giants. Thielen beats up on lesser competition and I think Kirk Cousins will take some deep shots in the passing game. Thielen has yet to have enough volume to produce a huge fantasy game, but I do think that is coming.
Get Him While He Is Cheap
In a game where the Giants will be trailing they will need to pass the ball a lot. This makes Golden Tate a great play, especially when he is priced down across most sites. The Giants just cut two other receivers so it looks like Tate should slot right in to a main starting role. We don’t know how Tate will be used in this offense with Daniel Jones at QB but with Saquan still out they’re in need of another playmaker out there, which Tate can be if given the opportunity.
Jets WR Josh Bellamy is Active
Bellamy will compete for snaps in three wide receiver sets with Damaryius Thomas and is not a recommended DFS option with Luke Falk at the helm.
As reported by: Rich Cimini Saints WR Tre’Quan Smith is Active
Smith will make his return from injury vs. Tampa Bay today. Tampa has been excellent against the run thus far in 2019, so Smith could see a few deep shots come his way if the Saints struggle to establish the ground game.
As reported by: Mike Triplett Raiders WRs Dwayne Harris, J.J. Nelson, WR Tyrell Williams All Inactive for Today's Contest in London
As expected, Tyrell Williams is out, and J.J. Nelson will miss another game. All Raiders receivers are very thin DFS plays today, but tight end Darren Waller could see a ton of volume in London.
Jets WR Demaryius Thomas is Active
Thomas (hamstring) is playing today against the Eagles after being limited at practice this week. As the fourth passing option for the Jets and their third-string quarterback, Thomas is not a recommended DFS option for this weekend.
As reported by: Rich Cimini Steelers WR Donte Moncrief Inactive, TE Vance McDonald Active
McDonald will make his return from injury today, while Moncrief is a healthy scratch due to Juju Smith-Schuster suiting up.
As reported by: Mark Kaboly Bears DT Akeim Hicks is Active
Hicks missed last week’s contest vs. the Vikings, but the Bears were still able to contain Dalvin Cook. With Hicks back, Jacobs is going to have a tough time running between the tackles today in London.
As reported by: Mark Grote Patriots RB Damien Harris is Inactive
Sony Michel and James White are the clear lead backs for the Patriots today, while Brandon Bolden could also see a few snaps. Michel and White are viable tournament options against the horrific Redskins.
As reported by: Mike Reiss Texans WR Kenny Stills Officially Out
As expected, Stills is out today and Keke Coutee will see much more volume in his place in the slot.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson Cardinals WR Damiere Byrd is Inactive
Byrd did not practice this week, so it is not surprising he is sidelined for the second straight game. He averaged six targets per game in Weeks 1-3, and combined with the injury to Christian Kirk, Arizona’s healthy pass catchers will see a huge uptick in opportunity vs. the lowly Bengals.
David Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald are top point-per-dollar options on FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fantasy Draft, while KeeSean Johnson and Trent Sherfield are viable GPP targets against the 31st ranked defense in pass DVOA.
As reported by: Darren Urban Bills RB Devin Singletary is Out Today Vs. Titans
Singletary’s return to the Bills will have to wait another week. Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon will see the majority of the running back snaps against a tough Titan’s defense. This game has a very low O/U and Gore and Yeldon are not recommended DFS plays for this weekend.
As reported by: Matthew Fairburn