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No significant inactives for Denver tonight
No significant inactives for Denver tonight.
RT Jared Veldheer (knee)
RG Ron Leary (Achilles)
CB Adam Jones (thigh)
OLB Shane Ray (ankle/wrist)
S Dymonte Thomas (chest)
QB Kevin Hogan
LB Alexander Johnson
Bears WR Robinson (groin) DNP
Allen Robinson is dealing with an injury and did not practice today. Interesting development for a big game on the horizon this week. We’ll see if he can get in a practice Friday or Saturday, otherwise Taylor Gabriel would see extra targets
As reported by: Rich Campbell Twitter Rapoport: Redskins WR Jamison Crowder (ankle) will be out a few weeks; WR Jehu Chesson promoted to active roster from practice squad
For yet another week, the Redskins are going to be banged up on the offensive side of the ball. They were without both Chris Thompson and Jamison Crowder this past Sunday, and it’s possible they could be without multiple weapons again – Paul Richardson hasn’t practiced either of the last two days, while Chris Thompson and Adrian Peterson are both dealing with ailments. Jordan Reed should benefit from an added target or two with Crowder out, while Maurice Harris likely fills slot duties for the time being.
Other tagged players: Jehu Chesson, Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson
Saints have placed WR Ted Ginn on Injured Reserve
The Saints placed WR Ted Ginn on IR today, meaning they’ll be without him for the foreseeable future. Michael Thomas is clearly cemented as Drew Brees’ top target, but Cam Meredith’s value spikes in a notable way, as does Tre’Quan Smith’s. Smith went off with Ginn on the shelf before the Saints bye, catching two scores and acting as the deep-threat in a potent offense, something that will continue to give him GPP appeal. Meredith isn’t the same type of field stretcher, but he’s a much bigger target and can certainly be useful towards the red-zone while teams hone in on Thomas.
Other tagged players: Cameron Meredith, Tre'Quan Smith Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (foot) DNP
Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (foot) did not participate in practice today. He was limited yesterday also.
As reported by: Aaron Reiss Twitter Dalvin Cook With Full Practice
Mike Zimmer said Dalvin Cook was not limited in practice today. Good news for Cook. He should return this week.
As reported by: Chris Tomasson Twitter Rashard Higgins DNP (Knee)
Rashard Higgins did not practice. Looks like more Callaway and Landry Targets this week vs Tampa Bay.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich Twitter TE Evan Engram (knee) Practices
TE Evan Engram (knee) Practices today so it appears his return is near.
As reported by: Jordan Raanan Twitter RB Chris Thompson limited in practice Thursday
Thompson didn’t play in Week 6 but seems to have a good chance of returning in Week 7 after two limited practices in a row. Despite returning from injury, he could once again be heavily relied on in the passing game with potential absences of wideouts Jamison Crowder and Paul Richardson.
As reported by: John Keim
RB Isaiah Crowell (foot) and WR Terrelle Pryor (groin) officially DNP's Thursday
Both players appear questionable for Week 7 and Friday’s practice report will be telling. Even if Crowell plays, the matchup isn’t ripe this week against the Vikings with the Jets installed as 3.5-point underdogs. With Enunwa already out, Pryor’s absence would open the door for Robby Anderson and Jermaine Kearse to become target monsters in a game that the Jets will likely need to keep pace with a potent Vikings offense. Both receivers are $4500 or less on DraftKings this week.
As reported by: Manish Mehta Other tagged players: Terrelle Pryor, Robbie Chosen, Jermaine Kearse WR T.Y. Hilton (hamstring) on track to play Sunday
It’s been reported that, barring a setback, the Colts’ WR1 will play in Week 7 which should open things up more for Andrew Luck and lessen the appeal of fellow wideout Chester Rogers. However, Hilton himself still seems like nothing more than a contrarian play at his price, given his long layoff from injury and a tough matchup with Bills corner Tre’Davious White that awaits.
As reported by: Zak Keefer Don't Write Me Off Just Yet
The year is 2017 and there’s a new kid on the block in the Saints backfield. His name is Alvin Kamara. With his elite pass-catching skills and elusive rushing ability, he was hard not to like. And then Week 8 happened…. the beginning of an incredible streak of TDs in six straight games. All was well in the world. Fast forward to 2018 and nothing has changed, except Mark Ingram is back from a suspension. Oh wait, Ingram was there in 2017. I said all that to make this point: A guy that ended the 2017 campaign with 728 rushing yards and eight TDs along with 826 receiving yards and five TDs is still in the same offense WITH Mark Ingram. With limited ownership because of the recency bias (one game might I add), Kamara makes for an extremely low-owned upside play in a game in which they will have to pass to win. As a side note, we were paying these prices across the industry for Kamara last year with no problem, and on a slate that’s pretty weak overall at the RB position, it doesn’t get much better than this kind of situation for tournaments.
WRs Paul Richardson and Jamison Crowder not practicing again Thursday
Crowder is looking closer to doubtful for Week 7, while Richardson was labeled as “iffy” by Head Coach Jay Gruden. Maurice Harris filled in for Crowder in Week 6 and should be in line for an expanded role once again with at least one of the Redskins wideouts looking likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Harris is the bare minimum across sites so he certainly warrants consideration.
As reported by: John Keim Other tagged players: Jamison Crowder, Maurice Harris The Price is Right
Darnold is by far one of the most affordable QBs on the slate. While I don’t expect him to have a slate-breaking performance, he does allow you to fit those players that will. He has passed for at least one TD in every start this season, and recently we have seen those numbers start to trend upward. We are all still living under the impression that the Vikings defense of 2017 is still here, but it isn’t. They are ranked 20th in overall DVOA and 25th in passing. They have given up at least 70 yards in each game this season to a pass catcher, and I don’t expect it to stop Sunday. This defense is riddled with secondary injuries as well as missing of their top defensive lineman. In a world where it’s “What have you done for me lately?”, I would say not much, yet for that reason, Sam Darnold is a great GPP play this week.
Guess Who's Back?
For Andrew Luck, there probably isn’t a better feeling in the world to get back your best WR on the team this week, and for the DFS population, most are probably rejoicing that we don’t have to make an Eric Ebron decision. I am here to encourage you to ride the hot hand. Ebron’s targets beginning Week 1 are as follows: 5, 4, 11, 10, 15, and 7. I think he stays in that range even with the return of Hilton and continues to dominate the middle of the field. As a cherry on top, he has an elite 12 red zone targets and will continue to be Luck’s option of choice around the goal line. With Luck’s steady improvement and Ebron’s hefty target share, he’s really hard not to like in this spot. On a week when his price has been elevated and he had reduced ownership, he makes for an elite tournament play. It doesn’t hurt he has six TDs through six games played.