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DFS: Final Injury Report

Edwin Porras 5 years ago

written by Edwin Porras

Week Five is upon us and with kickoff approaching, I’ll walk you through the DFS Final Injury Report so you can set optimal DFS lineups.

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Terry McLaurin

McLaurin’s decision to play is going to come down to a game time decision it seems yet again. He’s falling into the dreaded one to three missed game average for hamstring strains. Even if he is active, there’s no way to confidently use him against the Patriots defense with Colt McCoy named the starter.

Devin Singletary

Another rookie who is a regular on the Final Injury Report has a real chance to play on Sunday. He’s definitely not somebody I’m willing to use in cash games, but he could be useful in a handful of GPPs as the injury designation tends to scare others away. Be aware that even if he’s active, it does not imply he is ready. It’s just a reality of the NFL.

Julian Edelman

Two week removed from the rib injury, you can confidently use Edelman this week as he should not be limited by the injury.

T.Y. Hilton

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it 100 times: trust the process. Hilton did not practice until Friday and was limited at that. If you’re going to use him in the single game slate, be aware that he is at risk for re-tear of his quad. He’s as tough as they come, so if he goes nuts against this Chiefs defense just know that I won’t be using him personally. Make your own decision on Hilton this week.

Marlon Mack

Mack is also on the single game slate tonight, so there’s a good chance you’re thinking about using him. Given that last week he followed the same practice pattern and left the game before the fourth quarter, there’s no confidence he’ll finish the game in Week Five. Lastly, given the negative game script the Colts will likely be in, Hines could be a better play despite his high ownership.

That’s it for the DFS Final Injury report. Good luck this week!

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DFS: Week Five Injury Breakdown

Edwin Porras 5 years ago

written by Edwin Porras

Week Five brought plenty of developments for several players on the injury front. There are several players who are questionable and/or a game-time decision. This makes it even harder for DFS players to decide who is worth the risk in lineups. I’ll give you my Week Five Injury Breakdown to try and clarify some player injury situations you may be facing when building your lineups this weekend.

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Terry McLaurin

Listen, I get it. McLaurin is the lone bright spot on the Washington roster, and he’s proven to be special so far as a rookie. The problem is that he has been limited by a hamstring strain for two weeks now and the injury caused him to sit out Week Four. He was still limited in practice all week by the strain, as these injuries can linger if not managed correctly. As I’ve cited before, the average missed time for hamstring injuries is anywhere from one to three games, so there is no guarantee he is active on Sunday. He is currently listed as questionable. Oh, by the way he plays against the Patriots. I’m not touching him with a 10 foot pole this week.

Devin Singletary

Singletary has been hampered by this hamstring strain going on three weeks now. He was limited all week in practice and draws yet another questionable tag. There remains a chance he hits the latter side of the one to three missed game average for hamstring strains, so make sure to check back with me on Sunday to ensure he is indeed active. If he is, I’m willing to use Singletary in tournaments as over the last three games the Titans are 14th against the pass and 16th against the run.

Michael Gallup

Gallup is recovering from an arthroscopic procedure to his knee that had sidelined him the last two weeks. The average return for these procedures is between two and four weeks, so Gallup is sitting smack dab in the middle of the average. The Cowboys say he’ll be active, but unlike DK Metcalf prior to Week One, Gallup has been limited all week in practice. Against this new look Green Bay secondary, I wouldn’t use Gallup in lineups. I’m waiting another week before confidently starting him in any lineups.

Mike Williams

Williams said on Friday that he will play against the Broncos, who over the last three weeks are third in passing touchdowns and passing yards allowed. I would still use Williams sparingly this week in tournaments as a contrarian play despite this somewhat mysterious back injury. Why? Because there is always potential that he catches a touchdown, being the redzone maven that he is.

T.Y. Hilton

I’ve mentioned before that Hilton was pulled from Week Three mid-game as the medical staff was nervous he would completely rupture his quad. He practiced in a limited fashion all week and is questionable for Sunday. He was never close to playing last week in my estimation, but it’s at least an upgrade to see him practice this week. I’m not using Hilton in the single game slate, as there’s a real chance he might not be active. Besides the risk for re-tear and/or a setback, his teammate Parris Campbell has already been ruled out for Week Five. You’ll be hard pressed convincing me that fact could persuade Hilton to come back before he’s ready. The only disclaimer I would give here is that Hilton is infamous for playing through injuries.

Marlon Mack

Mack has a mysterious ankle/calf injury that hasn’t gone away since Week Three. He was again an absentee from practice until Friday, which bodes well for his chances of being active, but I have absolutely no confidence in using him this week. This lack of confidence comes from the re-injury risk and from the potential for a negative game script, which seem to make Mack disappear from the Colts’ game plan altogether.

Damien Williams

The nature of Damien Williams’ injury does not make him a re-injury risk now that he’s officially declared active for Week Five. A contusion causes pain, swelling, and stiffness which have more than likely cleared up at this point. However, what does concern me is the muddled backfield. I’m waiting for Williams to re-establish himself as a contributor before throwing him in any lineups.

Those are the key injuries you should know for the Week Five Injury Breakdown. Check back for my quick Sunday rundown of actives and inactives.

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NFL DFS Week 5 GPP Picks Of Destiny from DFS Pro David Jones

Phil Naessens 5 years ago

written by Phil Naessens

Week 5 in the NFL is all about finding the best opportunities for guaranteed production with high upside. Follow my stud and value GPP plays and lock in the NFL DFS Picks of Destiny.

David Jones won 100K on FanDuel! Read about it here!

David also won back-to-back GPPs!

There will be updates closer to lock. Check back Sunday morning.

Quarterbacks:

Stud Quarterback: Deshaun Watson ($8,000 FD)

I am expecting a lot of fireworks in this game. The Atlanta Falcons have looked terrible and they have had a relatively easy schedule. Watson is a dual threat QB, which I love. He has rushed for one touchdown in three of his four games. He has thrown for three touchdowns in two games and zero touchdowns in two games. The Falcons lost safety Keanu Neal for the season and should be more susceptible to the long ball here. Watson missed both Hopkins and Fuller on wide open deep shots last week and this week I expect him to be more accurate. Hopkins is currently ranked ninth in the NFL in receptions and 14th in targets in 2019. Will Fuller has not had his breakout game yet, but this is the week (more on him below)! If both Hop and Fuller get in the end zone I would not be surprised. Out of the Top Five DFS NFL quarterbacks, he will be my top guy.

Stud Quarterback Pivots: Dak Prescott

Mid Quarterback: Matt Ryan ($7,700 FD)

The Falcons are in desperation mode and I expect them to come out on Sunday and force the pass (because that is the only thing they have going for their offense). Matty Ice faces a Houston Texans team that is ranked 21st overall in total pass defense. They have given up 1,036 yards in the air and five touchdowns in four games. Ryan has seven touchdowns on the season and the second most yards in the NFL (1,250) in the first four games. Last week he scored 15.68 FD points, and that was without a single touchdown. There is a ton of pressure coming from the Falcons’ front office (and fans) right now and I am looking for an offensive “bounce-back”. Pair him with Julio, Ridley and/or Hooper and let’s hope the Birds all but abandon the lackluster run game and hang with the Texans. The Falcons and Matt Ryan are one of my favorite NFL DFS stacks this week.

Mid Quarterback Pivot: Tom Brady ($7,600 FD) Either him or the running backs are going to break out vs the TERRIBLE Redskins.

Running Backs

Stud RB: Christian McCaffrey ($9,100 FD)

He comes in as the overall most expensive player in the NFL DFS pool this week but he has earned it. If the Panthers are going to have a chance to win, it is pretty much on this guy’s back. He is getting more opportunities than anyone in the league right now. With Cam going down, Riverboat Ron is leaning even more on CMC. He has 367 all-purpose yards the past two games. He should get easily over 20 carries and be treated like a WR1. The Jags have been middle of the road when it comes to rush defense, but they have only played two teams with legit running threats (Titans and Broncos). CMC is certainly their toughest competition to date. I will take him over the Jags rush D any day.

Stud Pivots: Dalvin Cook Very high on him as well, Ezekiel Elliot

Mid RB: David Johnson ($6,800 FD)

The Bengals are the sixth worst team against the run so far this year. They have given up 575 yards and five touchdowns. In the passing game goes, Cincy has given up 973 yards and eight passing touchdowns, which is the seventh worst in the NFL. David Johnson is going to have the opportunity to run and catch passes here. The last two games D.J. has been targeted an astounding 20 times through the air for 117 yards and one touchdown. Johnson has not been a top tier RB this year, but he has not been bad, contrary to popular belief. His price keeps dropping and he has over 15 FD points in three of his four games. That will work. At only $6,800 he makes a great NFL DFS play for me this week against a bad (like always) Bengals team.

Mid Pivot: Sony Michel

Wide Receiver

Stud WR: Julio Jones ($8,200 FD)

Matt Ryan should force feed arguably the league’s top receiver. A lot of the reasons I wrote for Ryan stand true for “Jet” Jones. The Falcons should just focus on what they are good at, the passing game. Jones already has four touchdowns, which is tied for first in the NFL. He has two games over 100 yards so far and should be in store for another one here. He averages 13.8 yards per catch and has 23 receptions on the season. He is my favorite NFL DFS receiver in Week Five.

Stud Pivots: DeAndre Hopkins, Amari Cooper, Michael Thomas

Mid WR: Tyler Boyd (6,700 FD)

John Ross is doubtful this week, which should funnel more passes towards Tyler Boyd. In the first three games he was targeted over 10 times in each (and that was with John Ross going nuclear). The Arizona Cardinals have given up the second most touchdowns to pass catchers this year (10) and the ninth most yards (1,084). On a week when Tyler Eifert is going to be chalk, I really like the position pivot to Boyd (or using both). Last season Boyd scored far more touchdowns at home (six home, one away), and this was with A.J. Green on the field half of the time. Boyd gets in the end zone this week at a great NFL DFS price.

Mid WR Pivots: Alshon Jeffrey, Josh Gordon

Update: Removed Edelman, added MVS and Tate

Value WR: Will Fuller ($5,700 FD)

I am going back to Fuller this week one last time. His price is just too cheap and he gets a nice matchup at home against the Atlanta Falcons (mentioned under Watson). You don’t get points for air yards, but Will Fuller is 12th amongst wide receivers so far this year. Watson will look at Hopkins first, as he should, but the next most trusted guy is Fuller. It also helps that Kenny Stills is dealing with a hamstring injury and may not play. The Falcons have given up seven TDs to wide receivers so far, and I am thinking they give up a handful more this week.

WR Value Pivots: D.J. Chark, Calvin Ridley

Tight End

Tight End: Tyler Eifert ($4,600 FD)

The Cardinals are terrible against the tight end. Every single week the TE scores at least one touchdown. Tyler Eifert is going to be very popular in NFL DFS because of this, but targeting the Cards has worked every week so I am not going to get off it here. He is wayyy too cheap to not use him in a lineup or two.

Tight End Pivots: Austin Hooper, Zach Ertz

Update: Evan Engram

Defense

Patriots
Titans

Update: Removed Oakland Punt. Just pay up for Pats

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NFL DFS Week 4 GPP Picks Of Destiny from DFS Pro David Jones

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Week 4 in the NFL is all about finding the best opportunities for guaranteed production with high upside. Follow my stud and value GPP plays and lock in the NFL DFS Picks of Destiny.

David Jones won 100K on FanDuel! Read about it here!

David also won back-to-back GPPs!

Check back for updates closer to lineup lock on Sunday.

Quarterbacks:

Stud Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes ($9,200 FD; $7,500 DK)

I might just keep him as my number one all season. Since Tyreek Hill went down Mahomes has made stars out of his emerging receivers in Demarcus Robinson and Mecole Hardman while rejuvenating vet Sammy Watkins. Mahomes has not scored less than 27 FanDuel points in the first three games (Jags, Ravens and Raiders). This week the Chiefs head to the undefeated Detroit Lions home field to crash the party. On paper the Lions D has looked fine, mostly because they have not been losing games, however they have not had stiff competition. Week One they got rookie Kyler Murray, Week Two they got a flat Chargers squad and last week they took on the Eagles who were depleted on offense. The Chiefs are going to break these Lions hearts quick in their home dome. Mahomes has 10 touchdowns so far this season and he should be able to add at least another two or three this Sunday. He is as safe as it gets at quarterback and is going to win a lot of people a lot of NFL DFS money this season.

Stud Quarterback Pivots: Lamar Jackson, DeShaun Watson

Mid Quarterback: Russell Wilson ($7,800 FD; $6,100 DK)

Well I wish that Wilson wouldn’t have gone off last week because now his ownership will be higher, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t in an elite spot. We can’t just fade him because he is popular. The Arizona Cardinals just gave up 38 points the Carolina Panthers, led by Kyle Allen. The Cards have given up about 300 yards and four touchdowns to the tight end position alone in three games (see Will Dissly below). I do tend to like Wilson better at home but the matchup is a little too good to ignore. I also like that Wilson isn’t afraid to run the ball and that Chris Carson is struggling with fumbles and with breaking tackles this year. Pete Carroll should focus on the passing attack here and that is going to benefit Wilson, the receivers and the tight end. The icing on the cake will be if Wilson vultures a touchdown from Carson in the Red Zone.

Mid Quarterback Pivot: Jared Goff

Punt Quarterback: Kyle Allen: ($6,800 FD; $5,200 DK)

Kyle Allen is going to get the start against the Houston Texans with Cam Newton still banged up. There is talk that if Allen continues to perform than he can officially take the job from Newton. That is all yet to be seen, but what we do know is Allen is getting another chance against the Texans defensive backs who are getting beat constantly. Last week they couldn’t hang with Keenan Allen who got 183 yards and two touchdowns. They have given up five touchdowns to receivers so far this season and are allowing opposing QBs to complete 70% of their passes. I do not expect Allen to throw another four touchdowns again this week, but I think he hits value. If you love paying up at the other positions you can pair him with Moore, Samuel, McCaffrey or Olsen in your Carolina Panthers NFL DFS stacks.

Punt Quarterback Pivot: Daniel Jones

Running Backs

Stud RB: Austin Ekeler ($8,100 FD; $8,000 DK)

He goes against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Ekeler has been one of the most impressive duel threat backs early in the NFL season. News just dropped that Melvin Gordon will join the team again, however he is not playing this week. Ekeler is going to get one last shot to start in this offense and make a case for more playing time once Gordon does get back on the field. He can not ask for a better matchup. The Dolphins can’t stop the run or the pass and Ekeler contributes in both. He has over six targets in the passing game every week and four total touchdowns. He has actually gotten more yards in each game as a receiver this season than a running back. Ekeler did not get in the endzone last game against the Houston Texans but this week he does it, at least once.

Stud Pivot: Christian McCaffrey

Mid RB: Marlon Mack ($7,300 FD; $6,100 DK)

Mack gets to lead the Colts backfield against the Oakland Raiders. Last week Mack only got 16 carries but was a bit limited with a calf injury. He was still able to get 4.6 yard per carry and found his way in the end zone. He struggled the week prior vs the Titans, but they have a very good defensive line (they have not given up a rushing TD this season). The first week Mack rushed for 174 yards and a touchdown vs the L.A. Chargers. I like the fact that the game is at home and I expect the Colts to be winning. If they are, that means Mack likely contributed. He will also be in charge of running down the clock in the fourth. I like the opportunity, price and upside for him this week.

Mid Pivots: Derrick Henry, Kerryon Johnson, Chris Carson

Wide Receiver

Stud WR: Keenan Allen ($8,100 FD; $7,600 DK)

What is there to say. The Chargers play the Miami Dolphins that have given up NIVE receiving touchdowns in only three games. Allen has gotten targeted over 10 times in every game this season and has an astounding 403 yards and three touchdowns. This is an elite matchup that is highly unlikely to fail. I don’t mind playing him and Ekeler in the same lineup. Punting Rivers with the two of them would make sense in NFL DFS.

Stud Pivots: DeAndre Hopkins, Julio Jones, TY Hilton (if healthy)

Mid WR: Tyler Lockett ($6,600 FD; $6,300 DK)

His price is wayyyyy too cheap. The Cardinals let Kyle Allen throw four touchdowns on them last week, Lamar Jackson threw two the week before that and Matt Stafford threw three in Week One. Lockett has 14 and 12 targets the past two weeks and two touchdowns in the first three games. He is Russell Wilson’s favorite target. Lockett is a speedster that should have no trouble getting behind this Cardinals’ defense. I like paring Wilson with him and Dissly (or Metcalf) in my NFL DFS Seattle stacks.

Mid WR Pivots: Kupp/Woods, Golladay, Watkins/Robinson

Value WR: Sterling Shepard ($6,500 FD; $5,800 DK)

Shepard is healthy and now seems to have a more competent quarterback in Danny Dimes. Daniel Jones targeted him nine times in his first start, and will now need to focus even more on the passing game with Saquan Barkley going down. Shepard’s price is simply too cheap for being a highly used wide receiver one especially since he is going vs the Red Skins’ defense. Every Quarterback they have faced this season has throw for exactly three touchdowns. If it isn’t Shepard, then it should be Engram. A great matchup for a cheap price is a fantastic NFL DFS play.

WR Value Pivots: Cole Beasley, Terry McLaurin, Calvin Ridley, Josh Gordon

Tight End

Stud TE: Evan Engram ($6,800 FD; $5,700 DK)

A lot of the same reasons I listed about Sterling Shepard apply to Evan Engram. He is constantly producing and has over 100 yards twice this season and two touchdowns. They play the Washington Redskins.

Stud TE Pivot: Travis Kelce

Value TE: Will Dissly ($5,400 FD; $3,600 DK)

The Cardinals are getting destroyed by tight ends. They have given up four touchdowns and about 300 yards in three games to the TE position. The Seahawks’ Will Dissly has three touchdowns in the past two games. The Seahawks also just traded away their backup tight end. It seems like the perfect NFL DFS scenario. All we need is for Pete Carroll to attack what works against this defense and not try and reinvent the wheel.

Defense

Chargers
Rams
Baltimore
Colts

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NFL DFS: Week Four Running Back Breakdown

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This report will provide NFL DFS running back options for the Week Four 12-game main slate. Running backs will be broken down into three tiers, high, mid, and low. I will also include punt plays.

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($9000 FD|$8800 DK)

Christian McCaffrey will be a great option on a week to week basis all season long. He gets another solid matchup against a Texans defense that is allowing runners to average 5.4 yards per carry. CMC has seen 59 carries for 318 yards, 15 receptions for 132 yards, and 12 red zone touches for three touchdowns through three games this season. He always carries a heavy work load with his versatility and power and nothing should change in Week Four.

NFL DFS Running Back: Dalvin Cook (MIN) ($8300 FD|$8300 DK)

Dalvin Cook is off to a hot start and I couldn’t be happier. He is one of my favorite fantasy assets and now that he is healthy I think we can consider him week in and out with top names like CMC and Saquon Barkley. Cook has a league leading 375 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Minnesota is averaging an excellent 5.6 yards per carry and only second fiddle to the Ravens, averaging 193 rushing yards per game. Cook and the Vikings get a tough matchup this week at Soldier Field and the Bears are a top unit against the run, but something has to give right? The low implied total and close spread in this game has me all over Cook. The Vikings have clearly made a huge change on offensive (Gary Kubiak) and have followed through with their commitment to the run. Start Cook with peace of mind knowing he will be in for another big work load.

NFL DFS Running Back: Austin Ekeler (LAC) ($8100 FD|$8000 DK)

If you had a chance to read my breakdown last week then you know that I wasn’t a fan of the Ezekiel Elliott Play. Even though he had 125 yards rushing, he only had 18.9 FPTS on DK. Considering how much you had to spend for him, it wasn’t the best return. I have come to find myself trying to get away from these ridiculous spreads against the Dolphins but it is wise to cover yourself and I do not warrant a full fade, ever. While I am not pleased with his salary on either site, Austin Ekeler presents excellent PPR upside and has big play capability. Ekeler leads all running backs at 208 receiving yards on 19 receptions and has carried 38 times for 160 yards. The Chargers are averaging 5.2 yards per carry and the Dolphins are allowing 5.6 yards per carry. They also allow over 200 rushing yards per game, the worst in the NFL. I can see Justin Jackson being more utilized if this game is to get away from Miami quickly but I still think Ekeler’s floor is pretty safe here.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Marlon Mack (IND) ($7300 FD|$6100 DK)

Despite coming into Week Three’s matchup against the Falcons with a calf injury, Marlon Mack still managed to rush 16 times for 74 yards and one TD. He is not on the injury report this week and gets a great matchup against the Raiders at home. The Colts have been excellent on the ground with nearly 150 yards rushing per game at a 4.9 yard clip. Mack should able to replicate Dalvin Cook’s 110 yard, one TD outing against the Raiders last week. Big boost to Marlon Mack staying off the injury report.

NFL DFS Running Back: Mark Ingram (BAL) ($7800 FD|$6600 DK)

There is not a ton of appeal in the mid-range RB selection so this one may be a little bit of a reach. I don’t typically like to target AFC North division games, but I think after some of the questionable play calling by the Ravens staff last week will have them rethink their commitment to the run. Ingram has been excellent through his first three weeks, rushing 43 times for 257 yards and 6 receptions for 62 yards. He leads all NFL backs with 5 touchdowns.

Honorable Mention: Kerryon Johnson (DET) ($6500 FD|$5400), David Johnson ($6800 FD|$6800 DK).

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Wayne Gallman Jr. (NYG) ($5800 FD|$4600 DK)

Wayne Gallman Jr. is filling in for Saquon Barkley and will likely be heavy chalk this week, particularly on DK. The Redskins, as we all know have been atrocious to passing and rushing. They are giving up an average of 142 yards per game on the ground and will have to play in New York after a very rough outing against the Bears. I expect this game to be back and forth and high scoring because of poor defense on both teams so I am fine with the Gallman Jr. chalk if you need someone in this range.

NFL DFS Running Back: Devonta Freeman (ATL) ($6200 FD|$5000 DK)

Well, we finally got a somewhat decent performance last week out of Devonta Freeman. He carried 16 times for 88 yards and had three catches for seven yards. This doesn’t scream “play me” but he is obviously making strides and he will have a big game at some point. The Falcons face the Titans who are giving up 119 yards per game on the ground at a 4.8 yard clip.

NFL DFS Running Back: Justin Jackson (LAC) ($6200 FD|$4100 DK)

I don’t really care for Justin Jackson’s price on FD, but I will consider him on DK. Jackson has 18 carries at a 6.8 yard clip. In the event the Chargers get far ahead early against the lowly Dolphins, Jackson could see an uptick in snaps and could easily pay off his $4100 DK salary.

Punts: Outside of the plays I listed above I really have no interest.

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DFS Insider: Week Four Injury Analysis

Edwin Porras 5 years ago

written by Edwin Porras

Before we get into the Week Four Injury Analysis, I want to remind you that as the season wears on, injuries will continue to mount and accurate analysis will be critical to set your DFS lineups. Check in with me throughout the season, and I’ll make sure to provide you with that critical injury analysis.Sign up NOW for WIN DAILY Premium Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!The second thing is to remember to check back in throughout the week as well, as I’m constantly updating my injury reports.Now I’ll get into it.

Aaron JonesJones is listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury. I don’t anticipate this being a problem as a running back unless the pain is extreme. I’ll provide more updates as soon as possible for all Thursday night players, but I’m not too worried about Jones as of Wednesday morning.

Jamaal WilliamsI’m mildly concerned about players any time they’re on the injury report with a neck issue. The neck is home base for the spine and nerves, so any time there is a disruption there, problems can start showing up downstream at the arms and hands. Hopefully this is a blip on the radar, but check for my updates on Williams heading into Thursday.

Alshon JefferyJeffery had a full practice this week and is looking to suit up on Thursday against the Packers. This is obviously good news as they are in serious need of pass catchers due to attrition. I’m thinking about Jeffery as an option in the showdown slate as long as he doesn’t have any setbacks.Update: Jeffery is no longer on the injury report and should be ready to roll. If he struggles, it won’t be due to injury.Julian EdelmanEdelman took a shot to the right side of the ribs as two defenders dove at him last week. In true Patriots fashion, they make it more confusing than necessary listing him with a “chest/ribs” injury. Nevertheless, Edelman’s injury is to the right side of his ribs. His x-rays are negative for cartilage and bone damage, which is a good sign but as you know by now, that’s half the story. Rib injuries can be extremely painful and Edelman’s status for Sunday is truly in question as of now. Additionally, the Patriots are excellent at finding different ways to beat their opponent, so even if he plays, there’s no telling how productive he’ll be. To summarize, I’m fading Edelman in this matchup against a decent Bills defense because of his pain and the Patriots potential game plan.Update: Edelman was limited in practice this week. His status is unclear, but even if he goes, I’m fading him against a good Bills defense and the Patriots ability to win without him.T.Y. HiltonIt seems that Week Three was a time for players to prove me wrong. I was fading Hilton due to this quad injury, so of course he goes on to be very productive before being ruled out. I’m fading him again this week though as (physiologically) there is no way his quad is any better off by Week Four. I’m willing to live with another big week as his chance for re-injury is through the roof.Update: Hilton did not practice on Wednesday. It’s not looking good for him this week.LeSean McCoyWell, here we are again. I’ll cop to the fact that I was aggressively fading McCoy last Sunday before kickoff. So of course, he ends up having a good fantasy day. Regardless, I don’t regret the decision. He was clearly limited by the ankle before eventually being ruled out for the entire fourth quarter. This week I’m going to watch his practice reports like a hawk, and if he continues to be limited, I’ll likely fade him again. Remember, process over results.Update: McCoy practiced in full on Thursday and will likely be a full-go on Sunday. This is the exact pattern he followed last week when I faded him, but even though he gutted it out he was clearly limited. If you’re feeling lucky, McCoy is a contrarian play for tournaments in a world where Darrel Williams is popular.Damien WilliamsIt’s not looking good for Shady’s teammate to suit up in Week Four. It seems that Williams is dealing with a true bone contusion, which can be extremely painful and slow to heal. I’ll give you more updates as they come this week, but don’t expect to see him out there this week.Update: Don’t expect to see him on Sunday.

Devin SingletarySingletary is still considered “day to day” but he has a realistic chance to play on Sunday as hamstring injuries on average cause one to three missed games. Bookmark my author page so you can stay up to date on Singletary, and every other players’ status for Sunday.

Update: Singletary did not practice again on Wednesday. Hamstring injuries are finicky this way and as of today, I’m looking for different options.Update: Singletary was a participant in practice Friday, but the concern is that he missed all of last week. Jumping straight into a game against the Pats with a fresh injury is too risky for me in cash games, but I would consider him in tournaments as the Bills are expected to be trailing. Mid-week Additions and UpdatesThose are the Week Four Injuries to monitor. Feel free to connect with me personally here and check windailysports.com for expert analysis and DFS lineup advice.

Chris Godwin

Godwin did not practice on Wednesday. Although there’s no need to panic just yet, check back with me later on in the week as more information becomes available.Update: We can all exhale as Godwin practiced on Friday. He’s still a game time decision so check back with me on Sunday.

Calvin Ridley

Ridley did not practice on Wednesday with a hip injury, but he was back at practice on Thursday and will likely be active against the Titans. Check back with me for more updates on Ridley. I’m fading him as of Friday.THANK YOU FOR READING. YOU CAN READ SOME OF MY OTHER WORK AND THOUGHTS ON MY AUTHOR PAGE. FOLLOW Win Daily DFS ON TWITTER @WinDailyDFS. PLEASE CHECK OUT EVERYTHING THAT Win Daily DFS HAS TO OFFER. NEW ARTICLES, STATISTICS AND DATA ARE BEING ADDED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DO NOT FORGET TO LISTEN TO THE WIN DAILY PODCASTS HERE.Image courtesy of Football Schedule.

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DFS: Final Week Three Injury Report

Andrew Erickson 5 years ago

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This week has been a whirlwind of injury analysis and ranking adjustments for the team at windailysports.com. Fortunately for you, I’m here to give you the Final Week Three Injury report to help optimize your DFS lineups for the week.Gold right here! Projections, wagering info, 24/7 expert chats and more!

Alshon Jeffery

It’s all but official that Jeffery will not play this week. Check back here as I’ll continue to monitor the actives/inactive as kickoff approaches.Update: Officially OUT.LeSean McCoyMcCoy was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury, but looks to be on the right track to play after a full Friday practice. Even so, I’m pivoting to Darwin Thompson in tournaments as the weather here in Kansas City has been rainy for the last two days and muddy fields do not pair well with ankle injuries.Update: Officially ACTIVE.Marlon MackMack is expected to be active for this matchup against the Falcons, but I’m not 100% confident that he’ll dominate the snaps after only practicing once this week. Add in that the calf may not be completely ready to go and that leads to a fade in cash games for Mack. However, Jordan Wilkins is a cheap option to consider in tournaments.Update: Officially ACTIVE.Mark AndrewsAndrews’ status is surprisingly up in the air this morning after no concerns reported all week. It’s extremely difficult to fade Andrews in what should be the highest scoring game of this young season, especially considering that he’s performed just fine for two weeks.Update: Officially ACTIVE.T.Y. HiltonHilton was limited all week in practice and is a game-time decision as of now. Game-time decisions never pair well with stellar results, so Hilton is only a tournament play for me if active.Update: Officially ACTIVE.There you have it, the Final Week Three Injury report for DFS players. Make sure to check back in here as kickoff approaches for final active/inactive reports. Good luck!THANK YOU FOR READING. YOU CAN READ SOME OF MY OTHER WORK AND THOUGHTS ON MY AUTHOR PAGE. FOLLOW Win Daily DFS ON TWITTER @WinDailyDFS. PLEASE CHECK OUT EVERYTHING THAT Win Daily DFS HAS TO OFFER. NEW ARTICLES, STATISTICS AND DATA ARE BEING ADDED CONSTANTLY. ALSO, DO NOT FORGET TO LISTEN TO THE WIN DAILY PODCASTS HEREImage courtesy of Keith Allison.

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DFS: Week Three Final Injury Report with Medical Analysis

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Nothing is more frustrating than setting the perfect lineup but getting crushed by something unpredictable such as player injuries. I was personally victimized by this random occurrence in Week Two, and I’m sure you were as well. However, you are a resilient DFS player, and you are clearly ready to absorb the the Week Three Final Injury Report.

A reminder that any player I fade is almost completely from an injury perspective and I’ve come to terms that if I leave said player out of my lineup, I can live with it.

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James Conner

Conner told us early in the week that he was going to be available for Week Three, and his teammates backed him on the idea. He had an MRI early this week that came back clean to go with this self-analysis, and any time those two things match up, start a player with no worries. Conner is good to go on the injury front.

LeSean McCoy

McCoy had an MRI on his ankle early in the week that came back “clear” which means very little considering he did not practice the very next day. Shady and Conner are on completely opposite ends of the spectrum and serve as perfect examples to illustrate why MRI and imaging does not give us the full picture. McCoy was obviously still dealing with significant pain despite participating in practice on Friday. He may be in for a limited workload.

Marlon Mack

Mack suffered a calf injury some time this week and did not practice until Friday. There were actually some reports of him carrying a walking boot around the practice facility. Couple that with the fact that Jordan Wilkins is likely a big part of the game plan this week, and it is made worse by the fact that healthy calves are crucial for planting and sprinting. That leads to a Marlon Mack fade.

Josh Jacobs

Jacobs admitted to recently losing up to 10 pounds due to illness, not even taking into consideration a groin injury that limited him in practice all week. With his body more than likely still recovering systemically and from an injury perspective that is enough to scare me off before even looking at the tough matchup with Minnesota.

Alshon Jeffery

To save you (and myself) the headache, I’m fading Jeffery due to conflicting reports and a calf injury that seems to be lingering.

Mike Williams

We never cleared up the injury that plagued Mike Williams in Week Two, but in Week Three put him into lineups with the confidence from a week of full practice participation.

Greg Olsen

The last time I wrote about Olsen I faded him due to the short turnaround and the fact that he’s 34 with a back injury. It turns out that despite his massive 100+ receiving yard game, he was clearly limited and not “good to go” as he was telling reporters prior to Week Two. Well, here we are again, and I’m recommending to fade him. The difference is that if you decide to slide him into a tournament lineup this week against the Cardinals “defense” I wouldn’t hold it against you. The guy can clearly play when he’s less than 100%.

Everybody else

The following players have been ruled out as of Friday evening: Damien Williams, DeSean Jackson, Michael Gallup, and Devin Singletary.

We hope you find the Week Three Final Injury Report helpful. Be on the lookout for the Two-Minute Drill injury Report on Sunday morning. Good luck!

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NFL DFS: Week Three Running Back Breakdown

Daniel Wehr 5 years ago

written by Daniel Wehr

This report will provide NFL DFS running back options for the Week Three 13-game main slate. Running backs will be broken down into three tiers, high, mid, and low. I will also include punt plays.

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($8900 FD|$8700 DK)

Whatever is going on with Cam Newton this season has clearly resulted in an uptick in usage for Christian McCaffrey. CMC has a 100% snap share, averages 17 carries per game, seven targets per game, and has two touchdowns already this season. Tampa was able to catch the Panthers on a short week (Thursday Night Football) and nullify CMC’s effectiveness in the offense. I’m going to say this is an outlier because four days prior CMC carried the ball 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 10 receptions for 81 yards. You go ahead and do all that work and let me know how you feel on Thursday night. The Panthers will face the Arizona Cardinals who are allowing 149 rushing yards per game (29th) and 307 passing yards per game (27th).

NFL DFS Running Back: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9100 DK)

Here we are in Week Three and Saquon Barkley is on the slate so we’re going to talk about him! I see a lot of people on the Tampa Bay defense going into Sunday so far and I’m not sure the Giants are the team you want to pick on with the best running back in the league toting the football. Barkley is a Top Five back when it comes to snap share (88%), targets (6.5 per game), rushing yards per game (114), and yards per carry (6.8). I believe Daniel Jones will manage the game better than most would think and the Giants will most certainly continue to lean on their star RB with limited weapons across the offense. The Giants have one of the best offensive lines in football so Tampa is in for quite a task on Sunday.

NFL DFS Running Back: Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) ($8900 FD|$8800 DK)

I will start out by saying yes, I do love the matchup here against the Dolphins. The Dolphins rank dead last against the run through two weeks (195 YPG) and rank 28th against the pass (316 YPG). We have to make a decision every week to attack or fade against Miami because they are so bad and are going to attract a lot of ownership. My main concern is the Cowboys run the score up quickly and choose to preserve their starters for another day. You should know that going into this. Yes, Elliott is a premier RB play on Sunday, and yes there is also possibility he doesn’t pay off his hefty price tag just because of the blowout potential (Sony Michel). I will be looking to the two players listed above who should have more prevalence in their respective offenses.

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Marlon Mack (IND) ($7000 FD|$5800 DK)

Marlon Mack has been getting a ton of work through two games this season. He is averaging 23 carries per game on one of the most fast paced offenses in the league. Atlanta isn’t so great on run defense and I actually think they are worse than advertised having only played two games. Dalvin Cook was able to make minced meat of their defense, rushing 21 times for 111 yards and a pair of TD’s. I think Mack is fairly comparable to Cook and should continue to be run as their every down workhorse back. Do keep an eye on his status (calf injury),

NFL DFS Running Back: Chris Carson (SEA) ($7000 FD|$5900 DK)

I think Chris Carson is a guy that may go overlooked this week. His numbers are not gaudy by any means but the Saints have allowed almost 150 rushing yards per game through two games this season against teams who aren’t exactly loaded with running back talent. With no Drew Brees in the mix, the Saints could be in for a very long day if they have issues with turnovers. Also factor in the home advantage for the Seahawks, I can easily see them getting ahead early and controlling all four quarters of the game.

NFL DFS Running Back: Mar Ingram (BAL) ($7000 FD|$5700 DK)

It is slim pickings for mid-tier running backs this week and Mark Ingram will round out those plays. I have to question his workload if the Ravens are not able to establish an effective rushing attack against the Chiefs. If Ingram is not able to dominate early as he did the Miami game, the Ravens will turn to any means necessary and that means it’s the Lamar Jackson show. Ingram saw a similar fate last Sunday against the Cardinals, where he carried 13 times for 47 yards, paving the way for Lamar to utilize his incredible speed and agility and amass 120 yards over 16 carries. Keep Ingram in mind but tread lightly.

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Frank Gore (BUF) ($5700 FD|$4400 DK)

Devin Singletary worked out pretty well for me last week but he is questionable going into Sunday against the Bengals. This play is based purely on workload so we will need to monitor Singletary’s status. If he does end up limited on Sunday, Gore would be the one to benefit against an awful Cincinnati defense that allows 170 rushing yards per game. If Singletary has no limitations going into Sunday, he is also to be considered.

NFL DFS Running Back: Devonta Freeman (ATL) ($6200 FD|$4900 DK)

Devonta Freeman is only averaging 2.2 YPC through two games this year. He will need to get going if he does not want to see some of his workload go to Ito Smith. The Falcons will need to have an effective run game this week if they stand a chance. The Colts have a very young and talented secondary. If Atlanta is not able to keep the defense on their toes we could see a very low score total from what is considered to be a high powered offense.

Punts: I recommend you not spend any lower than Frank Gore on both sites.

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DFS: The Post-Apocalyptic Injury Report – Week 3

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I’ll be a licensed physical therapist in 8 months therefore, so nothing makes me shudder more than a week like the one we just had. As we move to Week Three, I’ll provide the post-apocalyptic injury report.

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Last week really rocked our world, didn’t it? Not only did we lose Drew Brees for six to eight weeks, we also lost Ben Roethlisberger for the season.

That’s only the beginning.

There are eight other player injuries with DFS implications, so let’s jump in.

Damien Williams

Williams’ injury is nebulous at this point. The team announced he has a “contusion” at his knee, but haven’t clarified the degree. If this is a true contusion of the periosteal bone (“bone bruise”) swelling and pain are going to be a factor. Additionally, expect him to miss two or three games with a true contusion. Conversely, if the team is using “contusion” as a broad term for a minor issue, Williams will be fine this week, with minimal setbacks.

Update: Williams has been ruled OUT.

LeSean McCoy

Shady had an MRI this week on his ankle after suffering an injury late in the fourth quarter on Sunday. The imaging report is “clear”, which rules out a high ankle injury, but tells us nothing about the pain he’s experiencing. Nonetheless, McCoy has a chance to play this Sunday, but it will depend on his practice participation and progress with the rehab team. All things considered, I don’t expect limitations for McCoy if he’s active.

Update: McCoy practiced on Thursday and we expect him to play Sunday as his teammate , Damien Williams, has already been ruled out. However, Shady has clearly been limited by pain this week, I would think very hard before putting him into lineups. Check out windailysports.com for other options.

James Conner

Conner’s situation is vague, but we know that his teammates and Conner himself say he’s fine. Conversely, a player’s knee being forced inward, like Conner’s, warrants concern for the MCL. However, the worst case scenario is that Conner is mildly uncomfortable and needs a brace for Week Three.

Update: A full participant at Friday’s practice, Conner could be a contrarian play this week if you still believe in this offense.

Devin Singletary

Singletary ran in a touchdown on Sunday, but not long after disappeared with a hamstring strain. Although the team has not given a grade of the strain (I, II, or III), research shows that even a grade I strains can cause one to three missed games. Furthermore, if Singletary tries to gut through a grade I or II, he can make matters worse. As a result, I’m avoiding him in DFS this week despite his optimistic “day-to-day” status.

Update: It’s now official, Singletary has been ruled OUT.

DeSean Jackson

Jackson is ruled out for week three and four. Watch this core muscle injury as it is closely related to “sports hernias.”

Tre’Quan Smith

I tweeted a picture of Tre’Quan’s injury here. We haven’t heard back from the Saints, but it’s not looking good for him in Week Three if you’re considering him as a flier.

David Njoku

Njoku took a nasty hit and landed on his shoulder and head. As a result, he did not finish the game and is now in the concussion protocol. Do not assume that he will be ready by Sunday, as concussions are fluid in nature. In fact, expect over-correction by teams moving forward after the protocol itself is now in question. Watch his status as the week progresses.

Update: Njoku also suffered a fractured wrist and will be out for at least the next month.

That will do it for the post-apocalyptic injury report of the week. The expectation is that these injuries will be clearer by Friday, then we can begin to dial in your lineups for the week.

Mid-week Additions

Cam Newton: Newton is styling a walking boot on his preseason injured foot. This comes as a surprise considering that Newton seemingly kicked that injury to the curb after not being listed on the injury report until this week. Check back with us later this week after we get more information on exactly what is hampering Newton.

Update: Newton has been ruled OUT.

Marlon Mack

Mack has not practiced as of Thursday. He is dealing with a calf injury which can be extremely debilitating for a running back. Look at Jordan Wilkins as a cheap option instead.

Update: Mack practiced on Friday which gives us some optimism. However, we can’t ignore then fact that Jordan Wilkins took first team reps all week. Look to pivot away from the Indi running backs if you want to stack this game.

Josh Jacobs

A picture from Jacobs’ phone was leaked with a caption of “I’ve lost 10lbs this week” apparently from an illness. That’s never a good sign. Throw in that Jacobs is also suffering from a groin injury leads to me fading him on the injury front.

Jimmy Graham

According to Ryan Wood, Graham did not practice today with a groin injury. These type of injuries can nag and linger for pass catchers who require a significant amount of lower extremity agility and change of direction. As of Thursday, I’m fading Graham this week.

Update: There’s some confusion about Graham’s groin situation as the Packers actually promoted a tight end from the practice on the same day that Graham missed practice. Add in the fact that even minor groin injuries can be debilitating for pass catchers and I’m ignoring Matt LaFleur’s positive positive practice report. You have better options at tight end.

Courtland Sutton

Sutton is out from practice with rib soreness, which can be tricky. The only limiting factor with rib injuries are a player’s ability to play through pain. In other words, his range of outcomes are too wide for me to plug him into any lineups this week.

Update: Sutton is not on the injury report headed into Sunday, which theoretically means he’s got no pain. Proceed with minimal caution.

Sterling Shepard

Shepard has been cleared for Sunday and should be good to go.

Alshon Jeffery

If it seems like Jeffery’s injury has been unclear, that’s because it is. There have been conflicting reports about Jeffery’s availability on Sunday, but the Eagles are “optimistic” about him. Even if he comes back, I’m looking elsewhere.

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High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($9000 FD|$8800 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Dalvin Cook (MIN) ($8300 FD|$8300 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Austin Ekeler (LAC) ($8100 FD|$8000 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Marlon Mack (IND) ($7300 FD|$6100 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Mark Ingram (BAL) ($7800 FD|$6600 DK)

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Wayne Gallman Jr. (NYG) ($5800 FD|$4600 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Devonta Freeman (ATL) ($6200 FD|$5000 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Justin Jackson (LAC) ($6200 FD|$4100 DK)

High Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Christian McCaffrey (CAR) ($8900 FD|$8700 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Saquon Barkley (NYG) ($9200 FD|$9100 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) ($8900 FD|$8800 DK)

Mid Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Marlon Mack (IND) ($7000 FD|$5800 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Chris Carson (SEA) ($7000 FD|$5900 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Mar Ingram (BAL) ($7000 FD|$5700 DK)

Low Tier

NFL DFS Running Back: Frank Gore (BUF) ($5700 FD|$4400 DK)

NFL DFS Running Back: Devonta Freeman (ATL) ($6200 FD|$4900 DK)

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