DFS Alerts
RB Marlon Mack expected to start Sunday
Though Mack should get the start after practicing all week, he may be limited to early-down work with fellow back Nyheim Hines excelling in the passing game during Mack’s absence. Jordan Wilkins can now be safely ignored and Hines himself may now be overpriced given the expected decrease in snaps and a game which figures to stay competitive against the Jets preventing the Colts from having to resort to catch-up mode.
As reported by: Zak Keefer Other tagged players: Nyheim Miller-Hines, Jordan Wilkins
RB Devonta Freeman (foot) ruled out Sunday
The Falcons will sit out Sunday’s game against the Bucs after not practicing all week. Tevin Coleman will take over lead duties once again with Ito Smith, who head coach Dan Quinn praised this week, serving as the 1B change-of-pace back. Both will be in play at extremely cheap prices relative to their roles, attached to a massive 30.5 point implied team total.
As reported by: Vaughn McClure Other tagged players: Tevin Coleman, Ito Smith WR T.Y. Hilton and TE Jack Doyle are out for Week 6
Hilton and Doyle won’t play once again Sunday, leaving the Colts offense with a big challenge against a strong Jets passing defense on the road. Ebron, who saw 15 targets last week, figures to be the focal point of the passing offense after returning to practice today, however, as the most expensive tight end on the main slate there is certainly downside to rostering him. Wideouts Ryan Grant and Chester Rogers both saw at least 9 targets in Hilton and Doyle’s absence last week and could be nice pivots off Ebron at cheap prices.
As reported by: Mike Chappell Other tagged players: Jack Doyle, Ryan Grant, Chester Rogers Update: TE Greg Olsen (foot) now questionable for Sunday; Panthers like his chances of playing
The veteran tight end should return to the field on Sunday barring a setback as Head Coach Ron Rivera was optimistic about Olsen’s chances of playing after Friday’s practice. The Redskins are an average matchup for tight ends and Olsen will certainly be at risk of re-injury but Rivera was also reported as saying that Olsen will be a full go if he suits up, putting to bed any snap limit concerns and making him a possible contrarian play at a depressed price this week. Olsen’s return should also provide a small boost to Cam Newton and slightly lower the target projection for RB Christian McCaffrey and WR Devin Funchess.
As reported by: Bill Voth RB Isaiah Crowell (knee) questionable for Sunday
Crowell returned to practice today for the first time since his massive Week 5 and appears truly questionable. If he were to miss, fellow back Bilal Powell would be in for a big workload and become one of the top RB values on the slate heading into a matchup against the Colts where the Jets are installed as 2.5 point home favorites.
As reported by: Rich Cimini Other tagged players: Bilal Powell RB Giovani Bernard and TE Tyler Kroft ruled out Sunday
Second-year back Joe Mixon should see another massive workload after seeing 25 touches last week while third stringer Mark Walton didn’t receive a single carry. C.J. Uzomah will start at tight end for the Bengals and should see close to 100% of the snaps with TE Tyler Kroft sitting. At just $3,000 on DraftKings he may now be the top tight end target on the main slate. The Bengals are a 1.5 point home favorite against the Steelers, providing a gameflow which bodes well for both players being involved.
As reported by: Katherine Terrell Other tagged players: Joe Mixon, C.J. Uzomah, Tyler Kroft WR Rashard Higgins (knee) ruled out for Sunday
This should leave a few extra targets for fellow wideouts Jarvis Landry and Antonio Callaway. UDFA Derrick Willies should fill in as the WR3 against the Chargers on Sunday.
As reported by: Daryl Ruiter Other tagged players: Antonio Callaway, Jarvis Landry RB Devonta Freeman (foot) not practicing Friday
The Falcons veteran back is looking very doubtful for Sunday after not practicing all week. Tevin Coleman should take over lead duties again with Ito Smith, who head coach Dan Quinn praised on Thursday, serving as the 1B change-of-pace back. Both will be in play at extremely cheap prices relative to their roles, attached to a massive 30.5 point implied team total this week.
As reported by: Vaughn McClure Other tagged players: Tevin Coleman Eric Ebron back at practice today.
Colts final practice of the week: Eric Ebron and Ryan Kelly have returned, which is a good sign. No Margus Hunt, Denice Autry, Matthias Farley, TY Hilton or Jack Doyle. Good sign for Ebron. He would be, arguably, the top Tight End on this slate that is devoid of Gronkowski, Kelce and Kittle.
As reported by: Zak Keefer Twitter
WR Rashard Higgins (knee) isn't practicing today.
Browns LB Tanner Vallejo (concussion) and WR Rashard Higgins (knee) aren’t practicing today. Antonio Callaway lurks as an upgraded play this week.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich Twitter TE O.J. Howard (knee) is practicing.
TE O.J. Howard (knee), DT Beau Allen (foot), T Demar Dotson (knee) and S M.J. Stewart (hamstring) are practicing. We will have to wait and see on OJ Howard this week. A return this week would be far earlier than originally projected. Stay tuned
As reported by: Rick Stroud Twitter Aaron Rodgers Practicing
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers set to practice today, according to Mike McCarthy. Great news as there was a slight scare earlier in the week with Rodgers. This is a Showdown Slate game and it looks like the Green Bay QB will be just fine
As reported by: Josh Reuter Twitter Nick Vannett on Track to Play Sunday
Pete Carroll says Nick Vannett rested today but will play Sunday. Good news for the Seattle offense that could use the extra help.
As reported by: Bob Condatta Twitter Eagles expected to start Wendell Smallwood with Corey Clement on a snap count
Eagles expected to start Wendell Smallwood with Corey Clement on a snap count, although it’s not known what Clement’s limitations are specifically. Regardless, Smallwood is the top DFS target in the Eagles backfield against the Giants, but Clement is still on the radar for contrarian players in Showdown slates. Josh Adams figures to eat up early down work left behind by Clement, but he’ll be competing with Smallwood for those looks.
Other tagged players: Corey Clement, Josh Adams
Rhett Ellison (foot) inactive Thursday night
Rhett Ellison is inactive Thursday night due to a foot injury. He joins Evan Engram as inactive Giants tight ends, leaving Scott Simonson and Garrett Dickerson as the Giants TE’s for tonight’s contest. This figures to funnel even more targets than usual to Sterling Shepherd and Odell Beckham Jr, who both find themselves in good matchups against an exploitable Eagles secondary.
