Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott granted a temporary restraining order, can play indefinitely

Albert Breer, Kate Hairopoulos, Daniel Wallach, Adam Schefter and Gabe Feldman

Sep 08, 2017

Reporting from Albert Breer, Kate Hairopoulos, Daniel Wallach, Adam Schefter and Gabe Feldman...

Breer: "Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott has been granted a temporary restraining order by a Texas district court, per court docs. He can play."

Kate Hairopoulos: "Judge: Elliott was denied a fundamentally fair hearing by Henderson’s
refusal to allow Thompson and Goodell to testify at the arbitration."

Wallach: "NFL barred from imposing suspension for duration of lawsuit (likely all season)."

Feldman: "While we wait for the decision, keep in mind that the grant/denial of a preliminary injunction is immediately appealable to the 5th Circuit."

Schefter: "Ezekiel Elliott now likely gets to play this season, but NFL and NFLPA are awaiting further explanation."

Fantasy Impact:

The NFL will appeal but as Schefter noted, Elliott will "likely" be able to play this season. Appearing on the NFL Network, Feldman added, "While this is winding its way through the court, Ezekiel Elliott is allowed to play, so it could be that the suspension is reinstated down the line, but for now it looks like Elliott will play most if not all of this season." It appears that owners who rolled the dice on Elliott in the late 1st/early 2nd will be rewarded handsomely.

today

Tank Dell carted off with knee injury following touchdown

Ian Rapoport

2 hours ago

Texans WR Tank Dell was carted off the field Saturday after a bad knee injury.

Fantasy Impact:

Dell had just scored a touchdown but the way he landed caused the injury. NBC isn’t even showing certain angles because of how bad the injury looks to be. Dell’s leg was immobilized. Dell’s rookie season was ended prematurely due to a broken leg. Very unfortunate news for the young wide receiver.

yesterday

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill officially Questionable for Week 16

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:44 PM EST

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/personal) was limited in practice today and is now questionable for Sunday vs. San Francisco.

WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) didn't practice all week and is doubtful.

Related Players: Jonnu Smith, Malik Washington, River Cracraft

Fantasy Impact:

We're assuming Hill will be fine by kickoff, but it's definitely a situation worth keeping an eye on. He's currently projected as a WR2, with Jonnu Smith possibly absorbing even more work with Waddle unlikely to see the field.

Rams TE Tyler Higbee set to make his season debut in Week 16

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:42 PM EST

Rams TE Tyler Higbee (knee/illness) is off the injury report and set to make his season debut Sunday vs. the Jets.

Related Players: Colby Parkinson, Hunter Long, Davis Allen

Fantasy Impact:

This is awesome news for Higbee, who had a brutal injury last January but should see the field here in Week 16. This is a complete stay-away in typical fantasy leagues, but he's an interesting target in playoff-only formats, depending on whether or not you believe the Rams will be contenders.