Dan Bailey Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

Bailey has been battling a groin injury but he says he's feeling good and should be all set for Dallas' Thanksgiving matchup with the Chargers. Dallas is 25th in field goals attempted (16) while the Chargers are 14th in field goal attempts allowed (18) but without Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys offense is more likely to stall before reaching the end zone, potentially leading to more kicks. Last week, Mike Nugent made three field goals against the Eagles. Dallas is implied to score 23 points, the fourth-most on the Thanksgiving slate.

Collins was added to the injury report Tuesday with a back injury but he's been able to practice in a limited fashion. LT Tyron Smith is also questionable but he's expected to play. If either ends up sidelined, it could continue to cause some serious problems for the Cowboys offense. Over the past two weeks with Smith down, backup tackles Chaz Green and Byron Bell, have combined for 16 total pressures allowed (per PFF). Put together, that's five more than any other tackle during that span. The Chargers present a tough challenge as they're currently seventh in adjusted sack rate and eighth in pressure rate. Smith's return would provide an improvement on the ground; he's currently PFF's 27th-ranked tackle in run blocking. Alfred Morris handled 63% of the Cowboys running attempts last week and appears to have hold of a lead role, although he'll continue to lose passing downs to Rod Smith. Morris was productive against one of the best run defenses last week, picking up 91 yards on 17 attempts. While the Eagles were first in adjusted line yards heading into the weekend, the Chargers were 14th and the Bills ran all over them. As a team, they piled up 173 rushing yards and two scores on 22 attempts, although most of the game was garbage time. LeSean McCoy racked up 114 on 13 carries and found the end zone. Morris won't have much involvement in the passing game, limiting his upside, but he could certainly pay off his $4.8k DK salary if game flow works in his favor. Bettors don't seem to think it will though, the line has moved in the Chargers' favor. Despite 51% of the tickets coming in on the Chargers' side of the spread, they're now 2.5-point road favorites after the game opened as a pick'em, indicating some sharp money is on LA this week.

Bryant came away from Week 9's game with knee and ankle injuries. Although he's on record saying it's nothing serious, Jerry Jones said he didn't know if Dez or Terrance Williams would be able to suit up this weekend. Williams tweaked his knee towards the end of the last game but he was able to practice today in full and didn't make an appearance on the injury report. At this point, Bryant should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons while Williams is fully expected to play. Bryant doesn't line up on CB Desmond Trufant's side often which should mostly leave him with Robert Alford, PFF's 75th-ranked cover corner, if he plays. Alford is coming off a solid game in which he limited Panthers receivers to a 3/26/0 line after being targeted eight times. Despite picking up 11 looks against the Chiefs, Bryant finished with six catches for 73 scoreless yards. While the yards haven't been there for Bryant yet this season, he's averaging 9.5 targets per game. On top of that, he leads the league with 14 red zone targets and he's second with eight looks inside the ten-yard line. He should continue to pick up opportunities in scoring position against a middle-of-the-pack Falcons RZ defense allowing a touchdown on 52% of their opponent's trips inside the 20 (14th). Williams was much better last week, hauling in all of his season-high nine passes for 141 yards. He'll primarily battle Trufant, who's ninth in yards per cover snap (0.71) but has allowed the fifth-most touchdowns (4). The Cowboys lost LT Tyron Smith during the game, the 13th-ranked tackle in pass protection. He was replaced by Chaz Greene, who's 48th in the area and would present an upgrade for the Falcons pass rush on Sunday. Even so, Atlanta is just 25th in adjusted sack rate (per FO) and only came away with one sack against Carolina's 24th-ranked offensive line in pass blocking efficiency. K Dan Bailey was also absent from practice today, he's not expected to suit up this weekend. Mike Nugent wil handle field goals for the Cowboys in a dome game with the highest total on the board (50.5) - his side is currently implied to score 24 points, the eighth-most on the slate.

Carson Palmer has a broken arm and given the initial eight-week recovery timetable, he’ll likely be shut down for the season. Drew Stanton is now the starting quarterback in Arizona. He completed 36% of his passes for 62 scoreless yards and added a pick. It’s an obvious downgrade for skill players like Larry Fitzgerald, whose production has decreased in the second half of the past few seasons as it is. They’ll have a bye week to prepare for the 49ers in Week 9.

Jay Cutler has a pair of cracked ribs which will keep him sidelined for 2-3 weeks. Matt Moore will become the starting QB in his absence. He ended up leading a comeback victory in Week 7 and may not be a huge downgrade from Cutler. In 2016, Moore started the final four games of the year, including a matchup with the Steelers in the playoffs. During that stretch, the QB averaged 240.8 yards and 2.25 touchdowns while completing 68.6% of his passes. Miami is hoping to get DeVante Parker back for their Week 8 game against the Ravens on Thursday night. It’s a tough matchup for any passer as the Ravens have limited QBs to a 70.6 passer rating (third), 55.2% completion rate (second), and the fourth-fewest fantasy points. Miami has an easier matchup in Week 9 against the Raiders.

Delanie Walker was hobbled up towards the end of the game Sunday and was spotted with heavy taping and a crutch afterward - reports indicate it might be a high ankle sprain. Tennessee has a bye in Week 8, providing some extra time for Walker to rehab. If he misses any games, Jonnu Smith, who played 49 snaps on Sunday, would start at tight end. He hauled in 2-of-4 targets for 22 scoreless yards against the Browns. With Walker currently commanding a 22.5% market share of the team's targets, his absence would open up a good chunk of volume for Rishard Matthews and Eric Decker.

Mike Wallace has joined fellow receiver Breshad Perriman in the concussion protocol, potentially leaving Baltimore without their top three wideouts in Week 8 against the Dolphins. With Jeremy Maclin also absent this past Sunday, Joe Flacco peppered Buck Allen with a team-high 11 targets. The Dolphins are allowing the 11th-most receptions to RBs this season (5.8 per game) and ranked 21st in receiving RB DVOA heading into Week 7 – before Matt Forte and Bilal Powell combined for a 7/81/0 line. At receiver, Chris Moore and Griff Whalen both played 58-of-65 snaps. Moore was second on the team with eight looks and hauled in Flacco’s lone TD but he finished with just two receptions. Moore led the team in receiving yards despite only having 44 of them. Even if he’s elevated to the top receiver role again, it doesn’t seem like he’ll offer much upside.

C.J. Prosise only played two snaps before re-aggravating his ankle injury. He’s uncertain for Week 8 and may be limited if he suits up. While he was down, Thomas Rawls, Eddie Lacy, and J.D McKissic all saw the field between 21-30 times. They continue to have a full-blown committee without any of them standing out enough to earn more time. It’s probably best to avoid the group against the Texans this weekend.

Colts S Malik Hooker will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL and MCL. He had been one of the better coverage safeties this season, picking up PFF’s 24th grade in the area. To make matters worse for the Colts, CB Rashaan Melvin is in the concussion protocol. He’s been their best corner this season, limiting passers to the 18th-lowest rating (70.4). His absence will be a nice upgrade for A.J. Green in Week 8.

49ers LB Reuben Foster returned to the field for the first time since Week 1 but couldn’t stay on it. He ended up leaving early with an injury to his ribs. Foster had started at MLB with NaVorro Bowman now in Oakland and San Francisco had safety Eric Reid rotating in at WLB. With Jaquiski Tartt playing so well at safety, it looks like Reid has lost the role. As a unit, they were dismantled by the Cowboys offense for 265 rushing yards and six total touchdowns. They’ll visit the Eagles next weekend; It’ll be interesting to see how Philly uses their backfield tonight with Wendell Smallwood returning as the 49ers are giving up the most fantasy points to RBs. On the offensive side of things, RT Trent Brown entered the concussion protocol after leaving Sunday’s game early. If he can’t get cleared in time for their Week 8 matchup with the Eagles, it would be a big downgrade for their pass blocking; Brown is currently PFF’s seventh-best tackle in pass protection.

Bills S Jordan Poyer is dealing with a sprained MCL and is considered week-to-week but coach Sean McDermott said, "early signs are positive." He’s the fifth-ranked safety by PFF this season and carries the second-best coverage score. On top of that, E.J. Gaines went down after re-aggravating his hamstring. He’s the 25th-ranked corner this season. Without these two, the Bills secondary, which has held QBs to the fifth-lowest passer rating and second-fewest passing TDs, would take a big downgrade against the Raiders next week.

Browns LT Joe Thomas tore his triceps, ending his season. It's a major loss for the struggling Browns offense as Thomas has earned PFF’s third-best tackle grade this season. The Browns OL has already allowed the tenth-most pressures this season and that number figures to rise without their starting blindside tackle. They’ll take on a Minnesota defense currently in sixth with 21 sacks; they’ll be a popular D/ST this weekend.

Jaguars LT Cam Robinson suffered a sprained ankle Sunday. He’s not having a great rookie campaign, earning the 65th tackle grade from PFF. Josh Wells will step in for Robinson if he misses any time; it would be his first NFL start. Wells was charged with the 12th-most pressures among tackles in Week 7 (3). Robinson will have a Week 8 bye to rehab.

Texans LT Chris Clark will be sidelined for 1-2 games with a calf issue. Fortunately for the Texans, LT Duane Brown has ended his hold out and may be able to play this weekend against the Seahawks. Brown finished 2016 with the 14th-best tackle grade from PFF and should provide a nice upgrade from Clark who’s currently 56th among 72 qualifiers.

Panthers C Ryan Kalil and RG Trai Turner both left Week 7 early. Kalil was starting his first game since Week 1 and couldn’t make it through without suffering a setback to his neck injury. His replacement, Tyler Larsen has struggled in pass protection this season, allowing the second-most pressures among centers (16, per PFF) and he’s been charged with the most sacks (3). Turner will undergo an MRI on his knee today. While he’s excelled in run-blocking, picking up the ninth-best PPF grade in the area among guards, he’s 53rd in pass blocking and he’s given up the eighth-most pressures at his position (15).

Saints RG Larry Warford was forced from Week 7’s game with an abdominal strain. He’s PFF’s 26th-ranked guard in pass protection and 50th in run blocking. As a unit, the Saints OL has ranked third in pass-blocking efficiency (per PFF); if Warford, misses time in would be an upgrade for the Bears pass rush in Week 8.

Dan Bailey injured his groin Sunday and he’s expected to miss several weeks, per Ian Rapoport. Dallas will work out kickers early this week to get a backup in place.

Bailey was dealing with a sore back all week. The Cowboys brought in several kickers to try out, but didn't end up signing anyone. There are other options at his price point, so it's probably best to leave him off your rosters. However, beat writer David Helman reports that Bailey looks totally fine in warm ups from 40+ yards. If you want to take the risk, Bailey is an interesting contrarian option.

The Cowboys kicker did not practice today and his status is uncertain for this weekend. The team might have to bring in another kicker. For those playing on sites that utilize the kicker, it's a situation to monitor - regardless, Bailey is a high-risk play so it's probably best to avoid him if you're playing Thursday lock slates.