Brian Hill (RB, ATL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Hill has been an extremely effective No. 2 back for the team over the first five weeks of the season. In Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, Hill carried the ball six times for 39 yards and caught […]

Jamaal Williams (RB, GB) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams has quietly had an extremely efficient start to the year as a pass-catching option out of the backfield. Williams has caught all 13 of his targets on the year for 119 yards. In the team's last […]

Greg Ward (WR, PHI) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Through five games this year, Greg Ward is leading all Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers in targets with 31 and he leads all Eagles pass-catchers with 22 receptions, two more than tight end Zach Ertz. Ward hasn't been doing a ton with his […]

Gus Edwards (RB, BAL) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards has been a bit of a fantasy afterthought amidst the team's current running back trio, which is rounded out by No. 1 back Mark Ingram II and rookie J.K. Dobbins. Ingram is coming off a year where […]

49ers Defense Gets Annihilated By Dolphins

The 49ers Defense got absolutely destroyed by Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. The 49ers surrendered a total of 43 points in the game while Fitzpatrick completed 22 of 28 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns. The 49ers came up with two sacks in the game, but were unable to record […]

Deebo Samuel Has Just Two Catches In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught just two of his eight targets for 19 yards in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. The positive news was that his eight targets were tied for most on the team, along with tight end George Kittle. While it's unfortunate Samuel only came down with two catches, […]

Kendrick Bourne Catches Touchdown In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne scored his first touchdown of the year in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. It wound up to be the team's only passing touchdown of the game as the 49ers fell to the Dolphins 43-17. Bourne tied for fourth on the team in targets in the game, trailing […]

George Kittle Struggles In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught just four of his eight targets for 44 yards in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. The disappointing statline wasn't entirely Kittle's fault as the team got horrendous quarterback play in the game. Starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw two first half interceptions before being benched in favor […]

Brandon Aiyuk Gains 44 Yards In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk tied for the team lead in receptions in Week 5. Unfortunately, it was a dreadful passing day for the team. Aiyuk caught three of his six targets for 44 yards in the team's 43-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins. He and George Kittle, who also had 44 receiving […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Carries The Ball Four Times In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. made the most of his limited opportunities in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Wilson carried the ball four times in the game and gained 27 yards. He also earned a target in the passing game, but failed to reel it in. It was a rough day […]

Jerick McKinnon Has Just Three Touches In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had a disappointing showing in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. McKinnon rushed the ball only once for zero yards and caught two of his four targets for five yards in the game. The 49ers' top running back Raheem Mostert made his return in this game after a […]

Raheem Mostert Gains Over 100 Yards In Return

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert looked great in his return to action in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. He rushed the ball 11 times for 90 yards and caught all three of his targets for 29 yards. He likely would have had an even bigger game if the 49ers could have kept […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Throws Two Picks And Gets Benched

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a nightmare of a game in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Garoppolo returned to action this week after missing the past two games with a high ankle sprain. He completed 7-of-17 passes for 77 yards and two interceptions in the first half of the game and was […]

Dak Prescott To Undergo Ankle Surgery Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) suffered a significant ankle injury in the second half of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. The Cowboys have decided to act fast on the injury as it has been announced that Prescott is slated to undergo surgery on his ankle Sunday night. The exact nature of Prescott's […]

Carlos Hyde Inactive For Sunday Night Game

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (shoulder) will be inactive for Sunday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Hyde has been dealing with a shoulder injury and was listed as questionable all week. With Hyde out, Chris Carson could see even more usage while Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas should see an increase in opportunities […]

Chris Hogan Scheduled For MRI On Monday

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Adam Gase told media after the game that the injury didn't look good and that Hogan would have an MRI on Monday. Hogan has been a regular part of the offense so far this […]

Kyle Allen To Remain Washington Starter

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (head) took a hard hit in the first half of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. He left the game and was replaced by Alex Smith. Even though Allen was cleared to return to the game, head coach Ron Rivera chose to stick with Smith. After the game, […]

Dak Prescott Injures Ankle, Leaves Game

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Prescott was down on the ground for a while before being helped onto a cart and carted off the field. It's likely that Prescott could have suffered a broken ankle on the play. Prescott […]

Diontae Johnson Injury Not Significant

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) exited this week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a back injury in the first half and didn't return. After the game, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told media that Johnson had taken a hit to the back in the game and that he didn't believe it would be […]

Dan Quinn Likely To Be Fired In The Next Two Days

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is reportedly on the verge of being fired and an announcement should be made on either Monday or Tuesday. Quinn's Falcons are off to a dreadful start to the year, sitting at 0-5 after losing 23-16 to the Carolina Panthers this week. The Falcons are desperately in need of […]

C.J. Beathard Takes Over In Second Half

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard has taken over under center in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo in the second half of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins took a 30-14 lead into the half as Garoppolo struggled significantly, completing just 7-of-17 passes for 77 yards and two interceptions. This was Garoppolo's first game […]

Cardinals Defense Holds Jets To 10 Points

The Cardinals Defense held up strong against the New York Jets in Week 5. The Cardinals allowed just 10 points and 285 yards from scrimmage in the game. Unfortunately, the Cardinals didn't come up with any turnovers, but they did convert three sacks. The Jets are one of the best matchups a fantasy defense can […]

Andy Isabella Has Just Two Catches In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella had a quiet game in Week 5. He caught just two of his three targets for 30 yards. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for a career-high 380 yards in the game, but most of the yards went to DeAndre Hopkins (131) and Christian Kirk (78). As long as the […]

Larry Fitzgerald Catches Four Passes In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught four of his seven targets for 35 yards in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Fitzgerald had just three catches for four yards over the past two weeks combined, so even though this week's outing was disappointing, it was still an improvement over recent games. Fitzgerald tied […]

Christian Kirk Gains 78 Yards In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had his best game of the year in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Kirk caught five of his seven targets for 78 yards. Kirk had just 76 receiving yards on the season coming into the game. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for a career-high 380 passing yards […]

DeAndre Hopkins Goes For 131 Yards, Touchdown

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a strong game in Week 5 against the New York Jets. He caught six of his seven targets for 131 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown was a 45-yard reception that was one of the highlight catches of Sunday's action. Hopkins was the Cardinals' leading receiver in the […]

Chase Edmonds Has A Strong Showing In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds was heavily involved in the offense in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Edmonds rushed the ball three times for 36 yards and a touchdown and also caught five of his six targets for 56 yards. Edmonds once again played second-fiddle to Kenyan Drake, but Drake's season-long struggles […]

Kyler Murray Throws For 380 Yards In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for a career-high 380 passing yards in Week 5 against the New York Jets. It was the first time this year that Murray topped 300 passing yards in a game. He also had a passing touchdown and an interception. On the ground, Murray added 31 […]

Michael Thomas Sitting Out Monday After Altercation With Teammate

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Saints are reportedly holding Thomas out of the game as a disciplinary action after the star receiver got into an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend. Thomas had been listed as questionable […]

Kenyan Drake Scores A Touchdown In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake wound up with a decent fantasy game in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Drake rushed the ball 18 times for 60 yards and a touchdown and caught his only target, a two-yard reception. It certainly wasn't pretty as Drake averaged just 3.3 yards per carry in the […]