Daily Fantasy Football News and Notes FanDuel and DraftKings – Week 6 10/16/16

In this article, we'll be breaking down the top news around the league and provide you with an analysis of what we expect to happen. We will also provide you with an "every lineup guy" section, just like we did for baseball. As always, these picks are informed by our lineup optimizer, the NFL spread for each contest, year to date NFL stats, and so on. So let's welcome football back into our lives, and let's get this show on the show on the road!

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NFL News and Notes

• Ryan Griffin (concussion) returned to practice Thursday (on a limited basis) and is questionable for Sunday.
• Zach Miller (ribs) practiced on Thursday and should be out there on Sunday.
• Charles Clay (knee) practiced on Thursday and will play on Sunday.
• Alshon Jeffery (hamstring) is on the injury news as always, but we can expect him to be out there on Sunday.
• Sammie Coates and Markus Wheaton sat out of Thursday's practice and are listed as questionable for Sunday.
• Larry Donnell (concussion) practiced in full on Thursday and will be out there this weekend.
• Eddie Lacy (ankle) has practiced on a limited basis this week and his status is unknown for Sunday. If he's out, look for James Starks to get the majority of the carries out of the backfield.
• Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Quincy Enunwa all practiced in full on Thursday and will be out there on Sunday.
• Latavius Murray (toe) has not practiced at all this week and is listed as questionable for Sunday.
• Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Martellus Bennett and LeGarrette Blount are all listed as "questionable," but are expected to play.
• Mark Ingram missed Thursday's practice with an illness, but you can expect him to be out there on Sunday.
• Cam Newton (concussion) is probable for Sunday's contest.
• Rashad Jennings (thumb) will suit up for Week 6.
• Arian Foster (hamstring) is probable for Sunday.
• Anquan Boldin (ankle) returned to practice on Thursday and is probable for Sunday.
• Mike Wallace (chest) practiced in full on Thursday, so you can expect him to be out there on Sunday.
• Jordan Reed (groin) was not able to practice Thursday and is questionable for Sunday.
• Jay Cutler (finger) looks doubtful for Sunday.
• Jeremy Hill (knee) practiced in full on Thursday and will play on Sunday.
• Cody Kessler (ribs) will get the nod on Sunday.
• Dwayne Washington (ankle) did not practice Thursday and is questionable for Sunday Sunday.
• Eric Ebron (knee) will not play on Sunday.
• Dez Bryant (knee) practiced on Thursday and is questionable for Sunday.
• Steve Smith (ankle) didn't practice on Thursday and is doubtful for Sunday.
• Jonathan Stewart (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday and is probable for Sunday.

Tournament Stack

Brian Hoyer, Jordan Howard and Alshon Jeffery (CHI) vs. JAX

Brian Hoyer, Jordan Howard and Alshon Jeffery? Who ever thought these three guys would ever be in the same sentence before the start of the season? I sure didn't...

Everyone will be all over the Seahawks and Panthers, but I really like the Bears' offense, if you want to be different. Not only are they affordable, but they are also in a great spot. They'll be going up against a Jaguars' squad that hasn't been awful against the run or pass, but they have just given up a ton of points. Their defense is allowing an average of 27.8 points per game (27th in NFL), so don't be surprised if Hoyer and Howard have another big week, and Jefferey has his first "big game" of the year.

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