Damien Wilkins Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections
WR TY Hilton practices Friday; TE Jack Doyle and RB Marlon Mack remain out
Hilton (quad) returned to practice after stating he felt fine on Thursday and there was "nothing to worry about". He may be leaned on even more on Sunday with TE Jack Doyle (hip) and RB Marlon Mack (hamstring) looking unlikely to play after not practicing all week. Additionally, TE Eric Ebron will likely move into an every-down role if Doyle is out, now making him one of the top TE value plays on the slate for Sunday at $3,400 on DraftKings. If Mack is out, Jordan Wilkins will likely lead a 2-man committee with Nyheim Hines against a stout Eagles run defense. Those 2 are likely still safe to ignore in what figures to be a more passing-focused gameplan in Week 3 for the Colts.
Victor Oladipo (knee) will play Saturday; Bojan Bogdanovic (ankle) ruled out
Oladipo has been cleared to play and will suit up for tonight's game against the Chicago Bulls after previously being listed as questionable on the Indiana Pacers' injury report with a sore right knee that had kept him sidelined for four consecutive games. Meanwhile, Bojan Bogdanovic has been ruled out due to a sprained left ankle following his earlier questionable designation on the injury report. Damien Wilkins will draw the start at small forward alongside Oladipo on the wing but won't be a realistically viable option in daily fantasy formats. Oladipo made it clear to reporters that he'd be a full go when he returns and won't limited in any way, making him an intriguing tournament option on Saturday's slate now that he's ultimately been cleared to play. In his absence, Lance Stephenson started on the wing and eclipsed 35 minutes in three of his four starts, keeping him in play for tournaments, even off the bench, now that Bogdanovic is officially ruled out.