DFS Alerts
Browns WR Rashard Higgins (sprained MCL) is considered week-to-week
The Browns have stated Rashard Higgins is considered week-to-week due to his MCL sprain. Assuming he is unable to go for the Browns Week 6 matchup against the Chargers, look for Jarvis Landry and Antonio Callaway to see the majority of the passing targets from Baker Mayfield, with a bump to targets for David Njoku at TE as well.
Leonard Fournette (hamstring) ruled out for Week 6
Leonard Fournette has already been ruled out for Week 6 due to his hamstring injury. In Fournette’s absence, TJ Yeldon is locked into a guaranteed bell cow role with Corey Grant being placed on IR as well. Don’t be surprised if the Jaguars seek RB help elsewhere, but for now it is Yeldon’s backfield in advance of the Jags’ week 6 matchup against the Cowboys.
Jaguars place Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Corey Grant on IR
The Jaguars have placed both Austin Seferian-Jenkins and Corey Grant on IR. Seferian-Jenkins is eligible and expected to return this season, but Grant is not. Niles Paul is in line to be the primary TE in the absence of ASJ, and TJ Yeldon is locked into a sure workload for week 6 with Grant on IR and Fournette already confirmed out.
Other tagged players: Corey Grant Lamar Miller expected to be back Week 6
Lamar Miller was technically active last night against the Cowboys but didn’t end up seeing the field. That said, he is expected to be back for the Texans’ Week 6 matchup against the Bills. Expect Miller to retake the role of primary back, with Alfred Blue continuing to be mixed in as the change-of-pace option.
Panthers coach Ron Rivera is hopeful Greg Olsen (foot) returns this week.
Greg Olsen’s return would boost Cam Newton. It may also slightly lower the floor of Christian McCaffrey and Devin Funchess, although Funchess hasn’t performed well even in Olsen’s absence.
As reported by: Joe Person Twitter
Patriots Have Been In Contact With Running Back Mike Gillislee
This would be a move that puts a damper on Sony Michel moving forward. Gillislee could very well come in and be the goal line RB.
As reported by: Patriots Twitter UPDATE - Lamar Miller active, but "not likely to play" - Alfred Blue will start
Per Adam Schefter, Lamar Miller will be active but is “not likely to play” tonight. Alfred Blue will get the start in Miller’s place. The expectation is that Alfred Blue will see the majority of the carries, and Miller’s participation will be very limited if he plays at all.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Keke Coutee (hamstring) active Sunday night
Keke Coutee will be active Sunday night despite his hamstring injury. Coutee had a huge week 4 to the tune of 11 catches for 109 yards, but most of his damage was done after Will Fuller exited the game with a hamstring injury of his own. Coutee figures to see a handful of targets after such a solid week 4 performance, but expectations should be limited with Will Fuller active tonight, and splitting the majority of the passing target share from QB Deshaun Watson.
Will Fuller (hamstring) active Sunday night
Will Fuller is active Sunday night, as expected. Look for Fuller and Deandre Hopkins to see the majority of the passing targets from QB Deshaun Watson tonight against the Cowboys.
Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) active Sunday, as expected
Per the earlier report, Larry Fitzgerald is active Sunday, as expected. Trusting a WR with Josh Rosen under center is a risky play, and Fitzgerald is especially uncertain due to his possibly not being 100% due to his hamstring injury. That said, Fitzgerald should still see a solid amount of targets against the 49ers assuming he gets a fair amount of run.
Matt Breida (knee) active Sunday, as expected
Per the earlier report, Matt Breida is active Sunday, as expected. Look for him to see the majority of carries out of the 49ers backfield, with Alfred Morris being used intermittently as well.
Corey Clement (quad) active Sunday
Corey Clement will be active Sunday for the Eagles. The backfield will see split carries between Jay Ajayi, Wendell Smallwood and Clement, making any Eagles RB a risky fantasy asset for week 5.
Dalvin Cook (hamstring) inactive Sunday
Per the earlier report, Dalvin Cook is inactive Sunday due to a hamstring injury. Look for Latavius Murray to lead the Vikings backfield, and the Vikings to rely more heavily on their passing attack in general.
Afternoon inactives: Matt Breida, Larry Fitzgerald, Corey Clement, Tyler Higbee all active; Dalvin Cook, CJ Prosise inactive
No real shockers here. With Dalvin Cook out, Latavius Murray figures to head the Vikings backfield with Mike Boone likely acting as the main complementary back. Murray is priced fairly on both major DFS sites considering his role, but the Eagles do have one of the league’s toughest defensive fronts, so this isn’t an easy draw by any means. Alfred Morris would have become a stronger DFS play had Breida sat, but the two will share work again here with Breida being the higher-upside option of the two. Larry Fitzgerald is still being limited by very poor QB play, so he’s not a strong DFS target. Doug Baldwin is a better pivot in the same price range.
Other tagged players: Larry Fitzgerald, Corey Clement, Tyler Higbee, Dalvin Cook, Latavius Murray, C.J. Prosise
Dalvin Cook (hamstring) expected to be inactive Sunday
Dalvin Cook is expected to be inactive Sunday due to his lingering hamstring issue. This lines up Latavius Murray to lead the charge out of the Vikings backfield, but perhaps provides a bigger bump to Kirk Cousins and the passing game, as they will be relied on heavily to move the ball against an Eagles defense that is much stronger against the run than the pass.