DFS Alerts
TE Evan Engram (hamstring) expected to play Sunday
Engram is likely to make his return in Week 14 where he should see about half the snaps as the Giants’ passing-down TE, while Rhett Ellison should still retain a role after averaging 6.5 targets per game over the past 2 games. Thus, Engram likely doesn’t justify this week’s price tag in an offense heavily featuring Odell Beckham Jr. and Saquon Barkley as well.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Other tagged players: Rhett Ellison
TE Jonnu Smith (knee) will miss rest of season
An MCL injury will bring the Titans tight end’s season to an end. Having already lost TE1 Delanie Walker earlier this year, the team will now move forward with some combination of Luke Stocker and MyCole Pruitt at the position which is unlikely to equate to much fantasy goodness.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Luke Stocker, MyCole Pruitt WR T.Y. Hilton (shoulder) will be a game-time decision Sunday; Coach Frank Reich is optimistic he will play
Hilton should be heavily targeted in a big game with the Texans featuring a 50-point total, though his status will need to be confirmed on Sunday morning. He has upside at a reasonable price across sites this week.
As reported by: Joel Erickson QB Cam Newton (shoulder) will play Sunday
This was still the expectation as Cam nursed a shoulder injury throughout the week. He’ll look to bounce back against the Browns after throwing 4 interceptions against the Bucs struggling secondary last week. However, there’s a chance that the Panthers QB may not be 100% playing at Cleveland in colder temperatures.
As reported by: Joe Person WR Sammy Watkins (foot) suffers setback and is expected to miss more time
The Chiefs WR2 appears to have suffered a setback with his foot injury at Thursday’s practice and Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star reports Watkins will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, effectively ending his regular season. This news further explains yesterday’s signing of Kelvin Benjamin who should now compete for WR2 snaps with Chris Conley moving forward. Conley should remain the better option of the two on Sunday as Benjamin gets up to speed with the playbook, however both receivers will still carry low floors week-to-week in a passing game focused on Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce.
As reported by: Sam Mellinger Other tagged players: Chris Conley, Kelvin Benjamin RB Isaiah Crowell (toe) and WR Robby Anderson (ankle) are questionable for Sunday
Head Coach Todd Bowles said yesterday that Crowell’s toe injury is a “concern” and he would be a gametime decision against the Bills. Elijah McGuire would take over lead back duties if Crowell is sidelined, though the Jets come in as 4-point underdogs and with a measly 17-point implied team total. Anderson was downgraded to limited later in the week and would be facing a top-tier Bills secondary at likely less than 100% making him an easy avoid even if veteran QB Josh McCown gets another start.
As reported by: Ralph Vacchiano Other tagged players: Robbie Chosen Eric Ebron Back at Practice
Ebron was back at practice after missing time and looks like he is ready for the upcoming match-up with Houston
As reported by: Zac Keefer Twitter
TY Hilton Practicing
TY Hilton is practicing today for the first time in days and will play this Sunday.
As reported by: Zac Keefer Twitter No Kerryon Johnson again in practice
Kerryon Johnson again missing in practice and looking doubtful to return this week.
As reported by: Kyle Meinke Twitter Cam Newton threw today in open portion of practice.
Cam Newton threw today in open portion of practice.A positive sign he will be all systems go for this weeks game.
As reported by: Joe Person Twitter Keke Coutee trending upwards
Bill O’Brien said Keke Coutee is trending upwards. Has been out with a hamstring injury. He has fantasy appeal if healthy as an additional weapon for Deshaun Watson
As reported by: Aaron Wilson Twitter Duke Johnson is back with team after missing last two days
Browns RB Duke Johnson is back with team after missing last two days for personal reasons.
As reported by: Scott Petrak Twitter Lamar Jackson Most Likely Starting Again
It appears that Joe Flacco has still been limited in practice and Lamar Jackson will start again for the Ravens on Sunday.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Twitter Mitch Trubisky Will Start this Week
Mitch Trubisky is healthy and will be starting this week in the Sunday night game.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Twitter Target This Lead Back on the Highest-Scoring Offense on the Slate
Fresh off giving up 161 total yards on 19 touches to Christian McCaffrey, 181 yards on 25 touches to Niners RBs, and 152 yards on 29 touches to Saquon Barkley in the last 3 weeks, the Bucs welcome another elite playmaking RB this week in Alvin Kamara (who himself dropped 46 DK points on this Bucs team week 1). With Mark Ingram mostly filling a change of pace role and blowout clock grinder, Kamara is locked in as the lead back and touch touchdown threat for one of the best offenses in the league squaring off against the 30th ranked DVOA defense. Drew Brees on the road in some potentially imperfect weather may have some folks worried, but that should lead to a lot more work for Kamara, including short passes which are fantasy gold on DraftKings.
