Jared Abbrederis Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections
Davante Adams inactive, Sam Shields active for Packers
The Packers have declared Davante Adams inactive for tonight's game against the Arizona Cardinals after spraining his MCL in the Packers' Wild Card win and not practicing at all this week. Sprained MCL's are typically multi-week injuries, so Adams' availability for the NFC Championship game would be in question if the Packers get past the Cardinals in the Divisional Round. With Adams inactive, look for Aaron Rodgers to look to James Jones and also to rookie WR Jared Abbrederis who makes for an intriguing GPP play after playing 28 snaps last week. Sam Shields (concussion) being active provides a boost to the Green Bay defense who have missed Shields' steady corner back play and have been suspect to long passing plays.
Randall Cobb expected to be shadowed by Patrick Peterson
Randall Cobb outscored James Jones last week, but we'd expect the tides to turn against Arizona. Cobb will likely end up being shadowed by Patrick Peterson, and judging by Cobb’s 3-15-0 line against Arizona earlier this year, it’s not a matchup he’s looking forward to. That game did get out of hand early and the Packers had next to no success moving the ball, but they may very well struggle again despite a bounce-back week against the Redskins. Jones will have the more desirable WR/CB matchup and figures to attract more of Aaron Rodgers’ attention. With Davante Adams unlikely to play, Jared Abbrederis will be the #3 WR and is an option as a tournament punt play. If you're looking for a way to differentiate an otherwise chalky lineup, Abbrederis can help in that regard.
Davante Adams will not play against Arizona
Adams will miss the Packers Divisional Round game in Arizona. He'll be replaced in the lineup by Jared Abbrederis who now becomes a viable GPP punt play that should go under-owned with Jeff Janis also a potential candidate to see some snaps at WR. With Randall Cobb expected to tangle with Patrick Peterson, Abbrederis and James Jones should see plenty of work on the outside. Jones is the preferred play of the group but the entire Packers passing game is a risky target.