O.J. Howard Daily Fantasy News, Rankings, Projections

HOU WR Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) and TE O.J. Howard (hip) were limited at practice Thursday.

HOU TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) and WR Chris Moore (hip) ruled out for Week 5.

HOU TEs Brevin Jordan (ankle) and Pharaoh Brown (shoulder) missed practice Thursday.

HOU QB Davis Mills (right thumb) practiced fully Wednesday. TE Brevin Jordan (ankle) did not practice.

Antonio Brown and Rob Gronkowski have both been ruled out for Sunday by Coach Bruce Arians ahead of their matchup with the Chicago Bears. Antonio Brown has been dealing with a sprained ankle and will be unable to go this weekend, likely meaning more targets and usage for Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. It is also possible that Tyler Johnson could see some more looks in three wide receiver sets and could offer some potential value. Rob Gronkowski will remain out another week as he is still dealing with the injury to his ribs, meaning it will be another week of O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate playing the tight end position with Howard seeing the bulk of the targets. Howard remains a decent value play and can be considered if spending down at tight end this week.

The Bucs offense has been rolling, but it remains to be seen who's out there against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Gronk and Brown both missed their second straight practice Sunday; Gronk's been dealing with a rib issue for the last few weeks, while AB turned his ankle this past Thursday. Both players are looking closer to doubtful, but tomorrow's practice may clear that up. Howard was able to get in a limited session after having a DNP yesterday, so he should be on track to play and would be viable as a cheap TE if Gronk does indeed end up sitting. If Brown sits, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin would be even greater plays due to the target tree condensing, while Tyler Johnson would likely be the WR3 but would be tough to trust as Brady has many other options to choose from.

Antonio Brown (ankle) and O.J. Howard both log DNPs on Wednesday ahead of Tampa Bay's matchup with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Coach Arians said that Brown is dealing with a sprained ankle, so it will be important to monitor his status throughout the week. Because Brown is a veteran as long as he is able to log a limited practice by Friday he should be in line to play this Sunday. IF Brown is unable to suit up it is likely that Chris Godwin and Mike Evans see more targets and become stronger plays. It still remains to be seen if Rob Gronkowski will be available this Sunday but if he and O.J. Howard are unable to go it will likely be Cameron Brate seeing the bulk of the tight end work, becoming a good value option.

The Bucs are starting to get healthy at TE, with both O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate practicing fully Wednesday. From a fantasy perspective, having both TEs healthy again will split up the targets.

Auclair was put on IR Tuesday. Brate and Howard are both dealing with injuries, but both have a shot to play this week.