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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn said he expects running back Tevin Coleman to play Sunday against the?Broncos?despite Colemans concerns about how having the sickle cell trait could affect him in the altitude in Denver.Coleman told ESPN he was unsure about playing because his blood disorder, related to sickle cell disease, can cause complications in environments with low oxygen, such as the high altitude in Denver. Coleman said he would consult with Quinn about the best way to proceed.Quinn addressed the topic Monday and did not express doubt about Colemans playing status.Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back and current ESPN personality Ryan Clark, who has the sickle cell trait, not the more serious sickle cell anemia, had an episode after playing in Denver in 2007, when he became gravely ill and ultimately lost his spleen and gallbladder. Clark was then kept from playing in two subsequent games in Denver, including a playoff game.Last year, Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins was cleared to play in Denver with the sickle cell trait and played 39 of 65 defensive snaps in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Broncos.Theres been a number of guys who have sickle cell trait whove played in Denver over the last nine years and certainly before then, Quinn said. So we fully intend on Tev playing and playing well.Quinn downplayed the possibility that Colemans reps would need to be monitored. However, a medical source with previous experience with an NFL team told ESPN that teams should strongly consider cutting down reps when a player has the sickle cell trait, depending on how that players body adjusts to the altitude. The biggest factor is staying hydrated, something Coleman planned to do all along.I guess coach will see how I feel when we get there, Coleman told ESPN. And I just have to communicate with him, if I am out there [playing], if Im dead [tired] or cant breathe. We just have to play it smart.In August, Coleman was pulled from the end of a practice as a result of his condition and the extreme heat.Coleman has been a major factor in the Falcons 3-1 start while sharing carries with starter Devonta Freeman. Through four games, Coleman has 129 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns on 40 carries. He also has 13 receptions for 181 yards.Devan Dubnyk Jersey . -- Stanford squashed Oregons national championship hopes again, schooling the Ducks in power football. Greg Pateryn Jersey . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. http://www.authenticwildpro.com/Marcus-foligno-wild-jersey/ . -- Jacksonville wide receiver Cecil Shorts will likely be a game-time decision whether hell play Sunday in the Jaguars home game against the San Diego Chargers. Mikko Koivu Wild Jersey . -- Jaye Marie Green shot a 4-under 68 on Thursday to increase her lead to five strokes after the second round of the LPGA Tours qualifying tournament. Jason Zucker Jersey . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night.We have five games on tap Tuesday evening, which means there are plenty of players from which to choose. Our expert are here to give their recommendations on who to build around and who to skip in DFS.Building blockKyle Soppe?-- DAngelo Russell, PG, Los Angeles LakersIf Every Single Laker was an accepted submission, that would have been my choice, but in an effort to give you a single player to build around, Russell is the must-own against Brooklyn. The Lakers have the highest implied total (114 points) on the board tonight and I fully expect chalk to hold. Both teams average better than 102 possessions per game and neither team ranks better than league average in defensive efficiency. Russell is the eighth most used point guard thus far and has offered up at least 10 assists-plus-rebounds in every game he has played at least 30 minutes, something I expect him to do as the Lake Show doesnt take the court again until Friday.Greg Rosenstein -- Jimmy Butler, SG, Chicago BullsThe Bulls shooting guard has been on a tear this season, averaging career highs in points per game (24.3), steals (2.0), free throw percentage (89.2), field goal percentage (48) and 3-point percentage (43.1). His development was no more evident than in his last game against Washington, where he carried Chicago to a win by scoring 37 points with 9 assists and 8 rebounds. Tonight he has an optimal matchup against a Trail Blazers squad that has allowed opposing shooting guards to average 21.5 points a contest. Expect another monster performance from Butler.Renee Miller -- DeMar DeRozan, SG, Toronto Raptors I dont know how you overlook DeRozan tonight in a competitive matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that is one of the better shooting guard matchups on this short slate. DeRozan is shooting out of his mind this season, but beyond the numbers hes been putting up, this position gets ugly quick. Lock in DeRozan and find a way to differentiate with your forwards.FadeKyle Soppe -- Tyler Johnson, SG, Miami HeatI will usually use thiss space to poke holes in a higher-priced option, but I expect the early-season emergence of Johnson to make him a popular play on this short slate: dont make that mistake.dddddddddddd. Yes, Johnson has been very good and I expect that to continue to be the case for annual owners, but Im not messing around with any member of the Heat tonight. Miami was in San Antonio last night and now hosts an Atlanta team that not only grades out as the second-most efficient defense, but has had the past two days off. There is a chance that the Heat tip tonight as the biggest underdog in the game with the lowest projected point total...yuck. Give me cheap guards like Jordan Clarkson or Nick Young instead.Greg Rosenstein -- Hassan Whiteside, C, Miami HeatWhiteside has been one of the only bright spots on an underwhelming Heat team. The 7-foot center has averaged 18 points, 15 rebounds and 2.4 blocks a contest despite Miami winning only two of its nine games. That said, I dont like his potential against Atlanta, one of the best defensive teams in the NBA. The Hawks rank second in defensive efficiency (95.8) behind only the Spurs and have been particularly difficult for opposing centers. Mike Budenholzers team has surrendered the third-least DFS points to big men this season. Look elsewhere to fill that spot tonight.Renee Miller -- Paul Millsap, PF, Atlanta HawksThere are a number of ways to go at this position tonight, from Kevin Love up top to Taj Gibson or Julius Randle in the midrange, or all the way to Meyers Leonard in the cheap seats. Miami is one of the better teams in terms of defensive efficiency this season, and ranks 24th in fantasy points allowed to opposing power forwards. Millsap has been very up and down this year, often struggling in good matchups (for example, Philadelphia or Los Angeles). I keep finding myself skipping past Millsap to build the overall lineup I want tonight. ' ' '