Fantasy News

Vernon Davis (concussion) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday.

Davis hadn’t been listed on the injury report this week, but he reported concussion symptoms yesterday, putting his Week 16 status in major doubt. Fantasy owners must check in 3:00 PM ET Saturday to ensure Davis is active if they were planning on using him. Hopefully Davis is feeling better soon.

12/20/18 - 01:46 PM ET

Levine Toilolo caught four passes for 28 yards in Sunday’s loss to the Bills.

Toilolo was second on the team in all receiving categories excluding the lone score by Andy Jones, as Kenny Golladay (7/146) did most of the damage in a defensive battle. Fantasy owners shouldn’t rely on Toilolo in the fantasy championship.

12/17/18 - 10:18 AM ET

Josh Doctson (lower back spasms) is officially questionable for Week 16.

This is probably a day-to-day thing for Doctson, with his Week 16 availability coming down to how he feels on Saturday. Doctson’s official game status will be known by 3:00 PM ET on Saturday, but ideally you’ll have better fantasy options with titles on the line.

12/20/18 - 01:43 PM ET

Kenny Golladay has a big day as Lions fall to 5-9.

Golladay caught seven passes for 146 yards against the Bills, accounting for over 70% of Detroit’s passing yards in a loss. Most of the damage came in the first half, but fantasy owners should be happy with the results as the Lions got in a defensive battle. Golladay gets another brutal matchup against Xavier Rhodes and the Vikings next week, so he will remain a risky FLEX option.

12/17/18 - 10:16 AM ET

The Panthers promoted Kyle Allen to the 53-man roster.

The underfed rookie quarterback will back up Tyler Heinicke with Cam Newton (shoulder) out. Allen is an extremely talented former No. 1 high school recruit that might be able to develop into a starting quarterback, but he’s off the fantasy radar for now.

12/20/18 - 10:57 AM ET

Jordan Wilkins catches one pass against the Cowboys.

Wilkins gained six yards on his lone Week 15 reception, as he made a nice catch on a screen where he picked up a low pass and secured it before ganging positive yardage. Wilkins isn’t a fantasy option right now, with Marlon Mack clearly leading Indy’s backfield.

12/17/18 - 10:14 AM ET

Josh Gordon is facing another suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

This explains Gordon announcing that he’s stepping away from football to focus on his mental health. Whether it’s because of his mental health or not, it’s clear—and sad—that Gordon just doesn’t get it. The Patriots took a chance on him and gave him an amazing opportunity to get his career and life on track (and make a lot of money), but he’s apparently squandered it by violating the league’s substance abuse policy yet again. Gordon is set to be suspended indefinitely, and there’s a chance that the NFL decides against ever reinstating him again. Even if he is reinstated, it’s hard to see another team taking a chance after he’s burned multiple opportunities since entering the league. Regardless of whether he plays football again, hopefully the ultra-talented former All-Pro can get it together—maybe he’ll realize most people would not waste the elite ability he possesses. Gordon’s 11 games with the Patriots end with 40 receptions for 720 yards and three touchdowns.

Via: Tom Pelissero 12/20/18 - 09:37 AM ET