NFL Sports Betting Toolkit
1. Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) – Mid-foot Sprain
Browns at Steelers (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET)
Just when the Steelers finally thought they had their franchise quarterback back and healthy he goes down with a foot injury. Big Ben looked to be in full control against the Raiders and had passed for 334 yards and 2 scores before the injury. Landry Jones replaced Big Ben after he went down and went 4 of 6 for 79 yards including a huge 55 yard pass that set up the game winning field goal but most of that work was done after the catch by Antonio Brown. It looks like Ben will be out for at least this game against the Browns and will be reevaluated after the bye week. Jones will pick up the start in Ben's absent against the 21st ranked Browns pass defense.
Landry Jones (QB), Steelers | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$5,300 | $6,200 | Browns | 25 | 15.0 |
Expected ownership: 10-15%
2. Dion Lewis (Patriots) – ACL Injury
Patriots at Giants (Sunday, 4:25 PM ET)
The Patriots were dealt a big blow when Lewis tore his ACL and has now been ruled out for the year. Lewis has been a revelation for the Pats and took over their pass catching shifty running back role. On the season Lewis had 622 yards from scrimmage and 4 scores. The Pats where able to pound the ball with LeGarrette Blount against the Redskins but will not be able to do that against some of the better run defenses they are set to face. James White looks to be the next man up but he has not done much this season and was not able to find success two weeks ago when Lewis missed a game.
James White (RB), Patriots | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$3,000 | N/A | @Giants | 35 | 4.5 |
Expected ownership: 0-5%
3. Teddy Bridgewater (Vikings) – Concussion
Vikings at Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 PM ET)
Bridgewater was knocked out of the game on a vicious hit that looked dirty against the Rams. He was knocked out cold on the field but was reported to be doing better that night. It remains to be seen if he will clear the concussion protocol in time to suit up for the Raiders but if he does not Shaun Hill looks to pick up the start. Hill is a 14 year veteran but even against a Raiders team that allows the most passing yards per game does not hold much fantasy appeal. Bridgewater's absents would also affect the likes of Stefon Diggs who would have been in line for a huge day against the awful Raiders secondary.
Shaun Hill (QB), Vikings | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$5,100 | $5,600 | @Raiders | N/A | 11.5 |
Expected ownership: 0-5%
4. Latavius Murray (Raiders) – Concussion
Vikings at Raiders (Sunday, 4:05 PM ET)
The Raiders lost their main back due to a concussion in Murray. Murray was on his way to his second straight 100 yard game before the injury. He finished with 96 yards on 17 carriers. If he misses this week against the Vikings it looks to be running back by committee against a tough Vikings run defense. It would seem that the Raiders would look to Derek Carr to carry them and he would be the biggest beneficiary.
Taiwan Jones (RB), Raiders | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$3,500 | $5,900 | Vikings | N/A | 8.5 |
Expected ownership: 0-5%
5. LeSean McCoy (Bills) – Shoulder Injury
Bills at Jets (Thursday, 8:25 PM ET)
McCoy once again left the Bills game early with an injury and just can not stay healthy this season. He finally looked over his hamstring injury and was having a huge game against the Dolphins. He rushed for 112 yards on only 17 carries and a score. McCoy says he will be able to play but if he is not able to their will not be much drop off for the Bills as they will turn to Karlos Williams. Williams made his return from a concussion and picked up right where he left off. He rushed for 110 yards and 2 scores on only 9 carriers and is now one of 7 players to score a touchdown in their first five games.
Karlos Williams (RB), Bills | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$3,800 | $6,100 | @Jets | 21.25 | 14.5 |
Expected ownership: 20-25%
6. Eddie Lacy (Packers) – Groin Injury
Lions at Packers (Sunday, 1:00 PM ET)
Eddie Lacy's disappointing season continued against the Panthers as Lacy left the game early with a groin injury. He was not finding much success to begin with and had 10 yards on 5 carries for a 2 yard average. This injury could be a blessing in disguise for the Packers as they will turn to James Stark against the Lions and their 30th ranked run defense. Starks has looked like the better back all season and adds an element in the passing game that Lacy just did not bring.
James Starks (RB), Packers | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
$4,900 | $6,000 | Lions | 35 | 17.0 |
Expected ownership: 10-15%
7. Nick Folk (Jets) – Right Quad Injury
Bills at Jets (Thursday, 8:25 PM ET)
What a disappointing day it was for Folk owners on FanDuel as he injured himself on the opening kickoff and was not able to handle the kicking duties afterwards. He finished the game with 0 points which is significant as the Jets scored 4 touchdowns on the day and went for it on a 4th in 3 on the 25 yard line. You have to believe that if Folk was in the game they would have went for the field goal and assuming Folk made the 37 yard field goal would have finished with at least 7 fantasy points. The Jets are on a short week playing on Thursday night and it is unsure how long Folk will be out or who will be handling the kicking duties.
Nick Folk (K), Jets | ||||
DraftKings | FanDuel | Opponent | Vegas Team Total | Projected Points |
N/A | $4,500 | Bills | 24.25 | 0.0 |
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