DFS Alerts
Courtland Sutton (thigh) returns to practice Wednesday
This puts the Broncos new WR1 on track to play Saturday after exiting Week 14’s loss to the 49ers. If he were unable to suit up, DaeSean Hamilton and Tim Patrick would become the focal points of the passing game. Hamilton played on 72 of 74 snaps in Week 14, turning in 7 catches and a touchdown, and should remain viable even if Sutton plays.
As reported by: Mike Klis Other tagged players: DaeSean Hamilton, Tim Patrick
WR Quincy Enunwa (ankle) not practicing Wednesday
Enunwa appears questionable for Saturday’s game against the Texans after tweaking his ankle in Week 14, a game where QB Sam Darnold rarely looked his way. With the Jets projected for a meager 17 points this week, Enunwa looks like a fairly safe avoid at likely less than 100% on a short week.
As reported by: Manish Mehta WR DeSean Jackson (thumb) not practicing Wednesday
The veteran wideout is on track to miss his 3rd game in a row leaving his snaps to Chris Godwin and Adam Humphries who will both look to bounce back against a tough Baltimore secondary in Week 15.
As reported by: Greg Auman Other tagged players: Chris Godwin, Adam Humphries RB Ezekiel Elliott not practicing Wednesday; Likely a rest day
The bell-cow back suffered a stinger in Sunday’s overtime win versus the Eagles, a game in which he also had 40 touches. The Cowboys are likely just managing Zeke’s workload as they get ready for another playoff-type atmosphere game against the Colts in Week 15 where he’ll remain the focal point of the offense. Check back in on his Thursday’s practice status for confirmation he’s back out there.
As reported by: Todd Archer Jets RB's Not Practicing
According to beat writers near the team, Isiah Crowell and Elijah McGuire were not seen practicing today and Trent Cannon was off to the side working with trainers. This could be a good source of value in DFS this week. Stay tuned in to Rotogrinders alerts for more information closer to game time.
As reported by: Brian Costello Twitter
Carson Wentz Not Expected to Play This Week
Updating a previous story, Carson Wentz is now expected to SIT out this weeks key games for the Eagles. Nick Foles is in line to get the start. We will update as the week goes on, but for now it appears Foles will be taking snaps for the Eagles in Week 15.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Twitter Ravens Will Start Lamar Jackson
Coach Harbaugh told the media today that the Ravens will continue to start Lamar Jackson with Joe Flacco serving as the backup this week. This is a high upside spot for Jackson in a matchup against Tampa Bay.
As reported by: Mike Jones Twitter WR Odell Beckham Not Practicing, but Trending Up
WR Odell Beckham (quad) is “gettting better” and on an upward trend, per Pat Shurmur. But he will not practice Wednesday.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Twitter Carson Wentz Suddenly has a Cloudy Status This Week
Carson Wentz won’t practice today due to back soreness. This becomes even more interesting when Doug Pederson won’t commit 100% to Wentz playing vs the Rams this week. This comes out of nowhere, so stay tuned for more information on the Eagles starting QB as the week moves on.
As reported by: Eliot Shorr Parks Twitter LeSean McCoy Status in Doubt
The Bills promoted RB Keith Ford to the 53 man roster. This is a sign that there is major concern over the availability of LeSean McCoy for this weeks game. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
As reported by: Joe Buscaglia Twitter Ben Roethlisberger Will Play Sunday
Ben Roethlisberger will not practice today. He almost never does on Wednesdays, according to the sources. He said he remains sore, has some trouble sleeping but reiterated he’s going to play.
As reported by: Ray Fittipaldo Twitter The Renaissance Man!
Jordy Nelson lives! He has surprisingly hauled in 16 of 18 targets over the last two weeks… and now the Raiders draw a mouth-watering matchup against a Bengals defense that has been porous all year long. We need to target players against them, but it’s uncomfortable to target Raiders most of the time. Nelson will definitely be my first choice from this squad in Week 15, as his role seems secure, and he has the safest floor/ceiling combination of the bunch. Hopefully he can hook up with Derek Carr for a touchdown this week, and this is the best late-season matchup we could hope for.
Time To Believe The Rushing Production
I’ve been stubborn about believing in the rushing production from Josh Allen, but perhaps it’s finally time for me to give in. Allen has logged 31 carries for 335 yards over the last three games, piling up at least 99 yards in all of them. His responsibilities in the running game aren’t likely to decrease, either, given the injuries to the team’s top two running backs in Week 14. If LeSean McCoy and/or Chris Ivory are out, give Allen a bigger boost. He’s still somewhat risky because the passing ability is still quite raw at the NFL level, but his potential makes him a solid GPP option.
The Obvious Top Play
Ezekiel Elliott is becoming an amazing fantasy player to own on a weekly basis. Dallas basically has three methods of offense. Method #1 – Give the ball to Zeke. Method #2 – Throw the ball to Zeke. Method #3 – Throw the ball to Cooper. That’s about it. The good news for Elliott is that he is involved in two-thirds of those options. He has at least 20 total touches in six straight games, he leads the NFL in rushing attempts and yards, and he ranks 25th in the NFL (among ALL positions) in receptions. The passing volume is a welcomed improvement from a year ago, and this is a fine matchup against a mediocre Colts defense. Start your builds with Elliott this week and work from there.
Time for a Breakout Game
Josh Gordon could have had a much bigger game last week, but Brady missed him on a couple of throws, and Gordon drew a long pass interference flag on another. The Steelers have gotten beat deep by wide receivers on quite a few occasions this year, and they don’t have a corner capable of hanging with Gordon’s size and athleticism. This is a huge game in the AFC playoff race, and both teams are coming off tough losses a week ago. I expect Brady and Gordon to build on the momentum from last week, and Gordon is a great GPP option in this spot.