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Daily Fantasy Football News and Notes FanDuel and DraftKings – Week 10 11/13/16

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)

Daily Fantasy Football News and Notes FanDuel and DraftKings – Week 10 11/13/16

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

Allen Hurns (concussion) is expected to play on Sunday.
Ryan Fitzpatrick (knee) is expected to be active on Sunday, but Bryce Petty will get the start.
Dion Lewis (knee) will be activated from the PUP list, but expected him to be on a snap count.
Doug Martin (hamstring) will be active in Week 10, but you can also expect him to be on a snap count.
Cody Kessler will start this week.
DeSean Jackson (shoulder) is officially ruled out for Week 10..
Dion Sims (hamstring) is expected to play against the Chargers.
Christine Michael will be a game-time decision after being a limited participate in Friday's practice.
DeMarco Murray (toe) will be ready to go on Sunday
James Starks is expected to be active, but not play a whole lot.
Jarvis Landry is dealing with a shoulder injury and was a limited participate in Friday's practice. He's expect to play, however.
Todd Gurley (thigh) appeared on the injury report late this week, but is expected to play.
Jacquizz Rodgers (foot) has been ruled out for Week 10.
Carlos Hyde (shoulder) will be a game-time call for Sunday.
Travis Benjamin (knee) is doubtful for Week 10.
Jeremy Maclin is battling a groin injury and will not play this week.
Jacob Tamme (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday.
Tevin Coleman (hamstring) will not play on Sunday.

"Chalk Plays"

David Johnson(ARI) vs. SF

The question of the week is: Do I play or David or fade him? And the answer is real simple: you play him!

I don't care if he's 99% owned. You have to play him. Not only does he has one of the highest floors amongst running backs, but he's also in a beautiful spot. He'll be going up against a 49ers' squad that has allowed an average of 193 rushing yards per game (32nd in NHL). While there are a lot of solid options at the position, in cash games I believe he is a must play.

Melvin Gordon (SD) vs. MIA

The other running back that I see being in quite a bit of lineups is Melvin Gordon. His matchup isn't as appealing as Johnson's, but he's been producing at a very high level. He has rushed for at least 110 rushing yards in his last two contests and has been using his hands quite a bit. He has one receiving touchdown, to go along with 20 receptions in his last three contests. This man does it all and is a very solid play this week.