DFS Alerts
Dontrell Hilliard (Concussion) Out Monday Night
Hilliard is out Monday night as he continues to recover from a concussion. His role is mainly in returns, although he did vulture a TD last week on his only carry. That makes Nick Chubb, Elijah McGuire and D’Ernest Johnson slightly better plays.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Nick Chubb, D'Ernest Johnson, Elijah McGuire
Drew Brees (Thumb) Requires Surgery, Likely Out 6 Weeks
Brees torn a ligament in his throw hand’s thumb, requiring surgery. He is expected to be out at least 6 weeks. He has played at least 15 games for 15 straight seasons, so this is new territory for Brees and the Saints. Teddy Bridgewater was signed as the highest paid backup QB in the NFL and will step in for Brees. Bridgewater completed 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards with 0 TD’s and 0 picks after taking over for Brees Week 2.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Teddy Bridgewater Ben Roethlisberger (Elbow) Getting MRI Monday
Roethlisberger injured his elbow Week 2 and got an MRI Monday. It was revealed that he will require surgery, ending his season and landing him on the IR. Mason Rudolph will get the first shot at the starting job.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Mason Rudolph Michael Gallup (Knee) Getting MRI Monday
Gallup took a helmet to his left knee in the 4th quarter of Week 2, and will get an MRI Monday to diagnose the issue. He has been heavily involved in the Cowboys offense this season, catching 13 of his 15 targets for 226 yards through two games. An update should be available later today.
As reported by: Michael Gehlken Falcons RB Brian Hill Inactive for Sunday Night Football
Falcons RB Brian Hill is inactive for tonight’s game vs. the Eagles. Philadelphia allowed just 28 yards on 13 carries to Washington in Week 1, but Vegas expects some scoring in this game with the O/U set at 51.
Ito Smith surprised fantasy players by outsnapping Devonta Freeman 38 to 36. While this may have been due to game script, it is concerning for Freeman’s prospects. Both Freeman and Smith are viable options in Showdown contests and prime time hammers, although Smith is preferred because he is the cheaper option.
As reported by: Jason Butt Other tagged players: Devonta Freeman, Ito Smith
Bears TE Trey Burton Will Play Today
Bears TE Trey Burton will suit up today in Denver. QB Mitchell Trubisky completed only 57.8% of his passes against the Packers to kick off the 2019 NFL season, and the matchup for the Bears won’t be any easier on the road against an elite defense. Burton is a viable option in afternoon-only GPPs with the potential to be heavily targeted against the Broncos, who just gave up seven catches for 70 yards to Raiders TE Darren Waller last week.
As reported by: Adam Jahns Other tagged players: Mitchell Trubisky, Adam Shaheen Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake on the Trade Block
The Miami Dolphins are calling around to teams trying to deal RB Kenyan Drake and DB Minkah Fitzpatrick. The house cleaning continues in South Beach and it will be interesting to see how much work Drake gets today against New England.
As reported by: Jay Glazer Other tagged players: Kalen Ballage Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster Active Today as Expected
Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster is playing in an excellent bounce-back spot against a Seattle team that just allowed 418 yards to Andy Dalton. Seattle is also without two of their top defensive linemen. Smith-Schuster makes for a great play in all formats for DFS.
As reported by: Dianna Russini Other tagged players: James Washington, Vance McDonald, Donte Moncrief, Ben Roethlisberger Seahawks DE Ziggy Ansah and DT Poona Ford Inactive Today
Seattle was without Ansah last week, but losing Ford is another big blow to its defensive line. James Conner should have bigger holes to run through today than the Bengals did against the Seahawks in Week 1 when they allowed just 34 yards on the ground.
As reported by: Joe Fann Patriots RB Damien Harris is a Healthy Scratch Today
Expect Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, and James White to carry the load in a projected blowout against the Dolphins.
As reported by: Jeff Howe Other tagged players: Rex Burkhead, James White 49ers DE Nick Bosa (Ankle) Active Today in Cincinnati
Rookie DE Nick Bosa will play despite a sore ankle from an injury he suffered on August 7. Bosa recorded a sack and six QB pressures in Week 1.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Texans WR Keke Coutee Active Vs. Jaguars
Coutee should resume his normal duties in the slot against Jacksonville today. He is tournament viable against a banged up Jags secondary, but is a risky play because of the presence of newly acquired Kenny Stills and potential bad game script for the Texans pass catchers.
As reported by: Aaron Wilson Other tagged players: Kenny Stills, DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson, Will Fuller, Duke Johnson Chargers WR Mike Williams Active Against Lions
Williams may be limited, but reportedly will see snaps in the redzone, where he excelled in 2018, scoring double-digit touchdowns on historic efficiency.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Keenan Allen, Travis Benjamin, Philip Rivers Bengals RB Joe Mixon (Ankle) is Active Vs. 49ers
Bengals RB Joe Mixon is looking good in warm-ups and should see a significant amount of the backfield touches. This takes RB Giovani Bernard out of play for DFS.
As reported by: Eric Branch Other tagged players: Giovani Bernard Patriots WR Antonio Brown Will Play Today Vs. Miami
After practicing all week, AB will take the field today against the Dolphins.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Josh Gordon, Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, Phillip Dorsett, James White