DFS Alerts
Sammy Watkins (foot) not practicing Saturday
Sammy Watkins is not practicing Saturday due to his foot injury, which does not bode well for his availability for the Chiefs Monday night showdown with the Rams. Watkins was limited in practice Thursday, but then sat out Friday and Saturday, which suggests he may have suffered a setback during the week. If Watkins is unable to suit up Monday it will be the second consecutive week the foot ailment has kept him out of action. Look for Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce to be the most heavily-targeted pass catchers for the Cheifs, with Chris Conley possibly seeing a few extra looks as well if Watkins is unable to go.
Huge Role, Good Price
Unlike Dion Lewis, Corey Davis left fantasy owners satisfied with a 10 target, seven catch performance where he totaled 125 yards and a touchdown in Week 10. Davis’ price jumped a bit but he still remains too cheap for his role in the Titans offense where he has a massive 31% target share and 43% market share of air yards.
Lewis Remains RB1
The Titans are coming off a stomping of the New England Patriots where the chalky Dion Lewis underwhelmed with a 20 carry, two catch performance where he only tallied 68 total yards. The important thing to note is that the workload was still there for Lewis who out-snapped Derrick Henry 49-to-15. Henry did score twice on his 11 carries but Lewis remains RB1 in Tennessee and he’s still way too cheap for his expected volume. He’s a core play on DraftKings where he gains more value as a receiver and is a strong play on FanDuel as well.
Happy Golladay's
Happy Golladay’s from mine to yours. It’s that time of year again, Golladay SZN, as Marvin Jones has been declared out for Week 11’s game against the Panthers and Golden Tate is shipped out of town. That leaves a lot of targets to go around for the talented Kenny Golladay who is coming off a six reception (13 target) game against the Chicago Bears where he tallied 78 yards and a touchdown. Efficiency may be a problem for Golladay moving forward as he draws the attention of opposing teams top corners as the clear WR1 with MJJ sidelined but it’s tough to overlook all the targets he’ll see at his mid-tier price tag. He’s a core play across the industry.
Keenan Allen (hip, finger) and Mike Williams (groin) both will play Sunday for Chargers
Despite being late-week additions to the injury report, both Keenan Allen (hip, finger) and Mike Williams (groin) will play Sunday for the Chargers. There was little doubt that the wideouts would be good to go, but their late additions to the injury report and limited practices Thursday made the confirmation necessary. Look for both Allen and Williams to see their normal target shares and workloads for the Chargers aerial attack in their week 11 divisional matchup with the Broncos.
Other tagged players: Mike Williams Tajae Sharpe (ankle) and Taywan Taylor (foot) both questionable Sunday for the Titans
Tajae Sharpe (ankle) and Taywan Taylor (foot) both questionable Sunday for the Titans, with Taylor sounding like a game-time decision. Given that he sat last week and didn’t practice at all this week, he seems more likely to sit at this stage. Corey Davis is the only confident DFS recommendation on the Tennessee side, as he’s seen a large target share throughout the year and his price hasn’t quite yet caught up to his production. The Tennessee passing game is always going to be volatile, but Davis has by far the highest ceiling of this group and should continue being Mariota’s top weapon.
Other tagged players: Taywan Taylor Antonio Gates (knee) questionable for Sunday
Antonio Gates is officially questionable for Sunday due to a knee injury. Gates has been unable to practice all week, so he seems to be more on the doubtful side of questionable heading into week 11. Even when active, Gates has seen a limited role as part of the Chargers passing attack, so his absence would change little for the team. That said, if Gates is inactive it would possibly mean a few more reps at TE for Virgil Green, who will be taking on his former team in the Chargers divisional matchup with the Broncos.
Marvin Jones (knee) and Michael Roberts (shoulder) both OUT Sunday for Lions
Marvin Jones (knee) and Michael Roberts (shoulder) have both officially been ruled out Sunday for the Lions. With Jones inactive and Golden Tate traded, the path has been cleared for Kenny Golladay to see the heaviest target share Sunday against a beatable Carolina pass defense, and he will likely be a popular DFS target given his price and guaranteed workload. Look for TJ Jones and Bruce Ellington to both pick up additional targets as well with both Jones and Roberts on the shelf, with each making for an interesting GPP value play in a favorable matchup.
Other tagged players: Michael Roberts Update: Jordy Nelson OUT Sunday due to knee injury
Despite initially being listed as questionable on the Raiders injury report, Jordy Nelson has now officially been ruled out Sunday due to knee injury. This is not surprising, given that the wideout has been unable to practice all week due to the injury. Nelson’s absence will mean more targets for the likes of Brandon Lafell, Seth Roberts and Jared Cook at tight end.
DeAndre Hopkins (foot) will play Sunday, as expected
DeAndre Hopkins will play Sunday despite his lingering foot issue, as expected. Hopkins has been a regularly limited practice participant for the Texans throughout the season due to his injury, but there was nothing to suggest his status for week 11 was in any doubt. Look for Hopkins to see his usual workload as the most heavily targeted pass-catcher from QB Deshaun Watson as the Texans take on the Redskins on the road.
Lamar Jackson not on final injury report, will be active Sunday
Lamar Jackson is not on the Ravens final injury report, and will be active Sunday against the Bengals. The team is yet to name a starting QB with Joe Flacco doubtful to suit up for the contest, but this confirms the illness that held Jackson out of practice Thursday was of no real concern for his week 11 availability. It will either be Jackson or Robert Griffin III under center for the Ravens assuming Flacco does in fact miss the game, and there is a high likelihood both QB’s end up seeing reps in Flacco’s absence.
Jordy Nelson (knee) questionable for Sunday
Jordy Nelson is officially questionable for Sunday due to his knee injury. Nelson is yet to practice this week, making him appear to be more on the doubtful side of questionable heading into the Raiders week 11 matchup with the Cardinals. If Nelson were to miss Sunday, it would mean more targets for the likes of Brandon Lafell, Seth Roberts and Jared Cook at tight end.
James Conner is a a "full go" for Sunday
The Steelers back logged several full practices to close out the week and will be in line for his usual workhorse role as both a rusher and pass-catcher against the Jaguars in his first game with Le’Veon Bell’s return no longer looming over the organization.
WR Chris Godwin (ankle) questionable for Sunday; RB Ronald Jones (hamstring) ruled out
Godwin returned to a full practice on Friday but is still headed towards a game-time decision. His absence would leave a 15% target share behind and allow Mike Evans, DeSean Jackson, and Adam Humphries to play in nearly 100% of 3-WR sets against a bottom tier Giants pass defense on Sunday. Peyton Barber, who’s been predictably unproductive over the past couple games, will lead a 2-man committee with Jacquizz Rodgers and can be considered at his ultra cheap price given this week’s opponent and the high total.
As reported by: Rick Stroud Other tagged players: Ronald Jones, Peyton Barber RB Royce Freeman (ankle) will play Sunday
The Broncos backfield will be a 3-headed committee again on Sunday and gamescript is unlikely to be favorable with the team installed as 7-point road underdogs in a divisional matchup. All three of Freeman, Phillip Lindsay, and Devontae Booker appear safe to eliminate from your player pool in Week 11.
As reported by: Nicki Jhabvala Other tagged players: Phillip Lindsay, Devontae Booker