DFS Alerts
RB Damien Harris is Inactive for the Patriots
RB Damien Harris is a healthy scratch for the Patriots tonight. Expect more carries for the likes of Sony Michel and James White.
As reported by: Donnie Druin Other tagged players: James White, Damien Harris
Patriots TE Matt LaCosse is Active
Patriots TE Matt LaCosse is surprise active tonight vs. the Steelers, since earlier reports suggested he would be out. LB Kyle Van Noy is inactive because his wife is in labor, which opened up the spot for LaCosse to take the field in prime time. LaCosse, who is a cheap option for Showdown contests, is projected an 8% target share against a Pittsburgh defense that ranked 8th in DVOA against tight ends last season.
As reported by: Ian Rappaport Other tagged players: Ryan Izzo, Tom Brady WR Demaryius Thomas Inactive for Patriots
Demaryius Thomas is inactive for the Patriots tonight. He was likely to only receive a few targets if he suited up.
As reported by: James Palmer Other tagged players: Julian Edelman, Tom Brady, Phillip Dorsett, James White, Ryan Izzo TY Hilton Active for Colts
As expected, T.Y. Hilton will suit up in Los Angeles. Hilton is projected a 24% target share in Jacoby Brisset’s offense and makes for a viable option in afternoon slates.
As reported by: Joel A. Erickson Other tagged players: Jacoby Brissett WR Jalen Hurd Inactive for 49ers
WR Jalen Hurd will not play today in Tampa Bay. Expect the target distribution to be centered around George Kittle, Marquise Goodwin, and Deebo Samuel in a game where we should see plenty of offense on both sides.
As reported by: Matt Barrows Other tagged players: Marquise Goodwin, George Kittle, Kendrick Bourne, Deebo Samuel WR D.K. Metcalf Active, While WR David Moore Inactive for Seahawks
D.K. Metcalf will serve as one of the top options in the passing game alongside Tyler Lockett today for Russell Wilson. Though the competition for targets will be small, Wilson may not have to attempt many passes. The Seahawks are nearly double-digit favorites at home against the Bengals.
As reported by: Ben Arthur Other tagged players: David Moore, Russell Wilson, Tyler Lockett DE Ziggy Ansah Will Not Play Against Bengals
DE Ziggy Ansah will not play against the Bengals. However, Jadeveon Clowney will suit up and make his Seahawks debut.
As reported by: Alan Reed Kalen Ballage Will Start for Miami at RB
Kalen Ballage will start for Miami at RB. Kenyan Drake will still see plenty of work, so this has minimal DFS impact.
As reported by: Cameron Wolfe Other tagged players: Kenyan Drake Titans Starting RG Kevin Pamphile (Knee) Inactive Today vs. Browns
The Titans are down two starting lineman on offense, which makes Derrick Henry and Marcus Mariota riskier plays. The Browns DST also gets a slight boost.
As reported by: John Maczko Other tagged players: Derrick Henry, Marcus Mariota Falcons RB Brian Hill Inactive Today
Falcons RB Brian Hill is inactive, meaning Devonta Freeman and Ito Smith should see slightly increased workloads.
As reported by: William McFadden Other tagged players: Devonta Freeman, Ito Smith WR Albert Wilson is Active Today for the Dolphins
Albert Wilson, who was questionable due to injury, is active for the Dolphins. In a game where they should be trailing, Wilson could be targeted often by QB Ryan Fitzpatrick against the stingy Ravens defense.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Albert Wilson, DeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant Chiefs RB LeSean McCoy to Get About 15-20 Snaps Today
Newly signed LeSean McCoy, who is reunited with Head Coach Andy Reid, is reportedly going to play 20-25 snaps against the Jaguars. While this takes McCoy out of play entirely, this makes Damien Williams very interesting, who was slated to see the majority of the backfield reps before McCoy was signed by KC. Williams is projected to be under 5% owned and may see about 70% of the snaps in an offense projected to score about four touchdowns.
As reported by: Ian Rappaport Other tagged players: Damien Williams, Darwin Thompson, Patrick Mahomes Adrian Peterson Inactive for Today’s Game Against the Eagles
With Adrian Peterson out, Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson become more intriguing tournament plays, as they should see more volume. Head Coach Jay Gruden said he wants the offense to run through Guice, so expect him to get plenty of carries against the Eagles. Game script could work against Guice with the Redskins being nearly 10-point underdogs on the road, so he remains a risky play despite the increase in projected workload.
As reported by: Ian Rappaport Other tagged players: Case Keenum, Derrius Guice, Chris Thompson Jaguars Starting Third-String LT
With Jaguars LTs Cam Robinson and Cedric Ogbuehi sidelined, Will Richardson will start today. This makes Nick Foles, Dede Westbrook, and Leonard Fournette slightly riskier plays given this injury to the offensive line.
As reported by: James Palmer Other tagged players: Dede Westbrook, Leonard Fournette Jets CB Trumaine Johnson (Hamstring) Trending Toward Playing vs. the Bills
Johnson, who was the 19th ranked CB by PFF in 2018, picked off four passes last season. His availability is a boost to the Jets defense today at home.
As reported by: Ian Rappaport Other tagged players: Josh Allen, Robert Foster, Zay Jones