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

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars after a reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Daily Fantasy Football News, Notes and Updates 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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A quick heads up - we post an updates article every day in the early afternoon, EST, to catch everyone up on how things are changing as a result of whatever news has come through. We also have great talks in the comments of that article. Hope to see you there!

NFL News and Notes

Ryan Griffin (concussion) will play on Sunday.
Sammie Coates will play on Sunday, but Markus Wheaton has been ruled out.
Eddie Lacy (ankle) is expected to get the nod on Sunday.
Latavius Murray (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday.
Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Martellus Bennett and LeGarrette Blount are all listed still listed as "questionable," but are expected to play.
Mark Ingram is probable for Sunday.
Cam Newton (concussion) is probable for Sunday's contest.
Rashad Jennings (thumb) will suit up for Week 6.
Arian Foster (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Sunday.
Anquan Boldin (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and is probable for Sunday.
Jordan Reed (concussion) did not practice Friday and is doubtful for Sunday.
Cody Kessler (ribs) will get the nod on Sunday.
Theo Riddick (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday. With him out, look for Justin Forsett to have a big role in the offense, especially if Washington is out.
Dwayne Washington (ankle) was a limited participate in Friday's practice and is questionable for Sunday.
Eric Ebron (knee) will not play on Sunday.
Dez Bryant (knee) practiced on Friday and is questionable for Sunday.
Steve Smith (ankle) 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.

Every Lineup Guys

Le'Veon Bell (PIT) vs. MIA
DeMarco Murray (TEN) vs. CLE

Both of these guys are expensive, so you probably won't see bother of them together, but you will see at least one of the two in the majority of cash lineups on Sunday. These guys are the bell cows for their respective teams and are savages! Not only can they run, but they can also catch. They hurt opposing defenses in so many ways, that it's very difficult for them to slow these two guys down. They both have elite matchups and are excellent cash-game plays this week.