Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao, shares his thoughts on some key players ahead of NFL Week 8.
Lamar Jackson - Hamstring
"Lamar Jackson is coming off a bye week, two straight limited practices. At this point, there is no guarantee that he plays this week, but at least the Ravens are a little bit healthier."
Jackson was confirmed OUT on Saturday10/25
Michael Penix - Knee
"Michael Pennix has a bone bruise, however, the type he has allows him to continue to play. It's different than the kind that Brock Bowers had, the tight end for the Raiders, so he is trending towards playing."
Penix has a -15.7% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Penix, the Falcons Pass Offense and the Dolphins Pass Defense therefore we expect him to go under his projected passing prop and DFS points.
Brock Purdy - Toe
"Brock Purdy still with the turf toe, is likely out another week, but getting closer to returning."
Bryce Young - Ankle
"Bryce Young, it's not a significant high ankle sprain, but a week or two likely out this week with Andy Dalton playing."
Garrett Wilson - Knee
"Garrett Wilson still out, unlikely to return yet with his knee issue."
Nico Collins - Concussion
"Nico Collins with a concussion from Monday, which makes it harder to clear by Sunday."
Terry McLaurin / Deebo Samuel
"Terry McLaurin, this is the week that he's finally back from his quad proximal hip flexor strain. Deebo Samuel should be a go too, although with the hamstring, albeit mild. Marcus Mariota is making the start instead of Jayden Daniels given the hamstring issue, hopefully back soon within a week or two."
McLaurin has a -21.1% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of McLaurin, the Commanders Pass Offense and the Chiefs Pass Defense therefore we expect him to go under his projected receiving prop and DFS points.
Samuel has a -19.1% SIC Player Edge projection which reflects the health of Samuel, the Commanders Pass Offense and the Chiefs Pass Defense therefore we expect him to go under his projected receiving prop and DFS points.
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