Fantasy football tips team news
Here are some fantasy football tips and team news to help you make informed decisions for your fantasy team:
Injury News
- Christian McCaffrey (RB, Carolina Panthers): Out for the season with a high ankle sprain.
- Ezekiel Elliott (RB, Dallas Cowboys): Expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury.
- Davante Adams (WR, Green Bay Packers): Out for the season with a torn ACL.
- George Kittle (TE, San Francisco 49ers): Expected to miss 2-4 weeks with a knee injury.
- Michael Thomas (WR, New Orleans Saints): Out for the season with an ankle injury.
Suspensions
- Odell Beckham Jr. (WR, Cleveland Browns): Suspended for 1 game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- Darius Slay (CB, Philadelphia Eagles): Suspended for 1 game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Player Updates
- Alvin Kamara (RB, New Orleans Saints): Expected to return to the lineup this week after missing last week with a knee injury.
- Chris Carson (RB, Seattle Seahawks): Expected to return to the lineup this week after missing last week with a hip injury.
- Cooper Kupp (WR, Los Angeles Rams): Expected to return to the lineup this week after missing last week with a knee injury.
- Robert Woods (WR, Los Angeles Rams): Expected to return to the lineup this week after missing last week with a knee injury.
Start/Sit Advice
- Start: Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys): With Elliott out, Prescott should see an increase in rushing attempts and passing yards.
- Start: Aaron Jones (RB, Green Bay Packers): With McCaffrey out, Jones should see an increase in carries and targets.
- Sit: Ben Roethlisberger (QB, Pittsburgh Steelers): With a tough matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger may struggle to produce fantasy points.
- Sit: James White (RB, New England Patriots): With Sony Michel expected to return to the lineup, White's role may be reduced.
Matchup Advice
- Play: Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Denver Broncos): The Chiefs have a high-powered offense and should be able to exploit the Broncos' weak defense.
- Play: New Orleans Saints (vs. Atlanta Falcons): The Saints have a strong offense and should be able to take advantage of the Falcons' struggling defense.
- Avoid: Cleveland Browns (vs. Pittsburgh Steelers): The Browns have a tough matchup against the Steelers, who have a strong defense.
- Avoid: Los Angeles Chargers (vs. New England Patriots): The Chargers have a tough matchup against the Patriots, who have a strong defense.
Waiver Wire
- Pick up: Alexander Mattison (RB, Minnesota Vikings): With Dalvin Cook expected to miss time with a shoulder injury, Mattison could see an increase in carries and targets.
- Pick up: Preston Williams (WR, Miami Dolphins): With DeVante Parker expected to miss time with a hamstring injury, Williams could see an increase in targets and receptions.
- Pick up: Ito Smith (RB, Atlanta Falcons): With Devonta Freeman expected to miss time with a knee injury, Smith could see an increase in carries and targets.
Remember to always check the latest injury reports and team news before making any lineup decisions. Good luck with your fantasy team!