Trey Hendrickson Still On the Block for First-Rounder

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are still requesting a first-round pick in return for star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (hip). The Hendrickson-Bengals saga has been ongoing since the offseason as the 30-year-old looks to sign a lucrative, long-term deal on the back of back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons. Hendrickson hasn't been his usual, uber-productive […]

Browns Designate Cedric Tillman to Return From Injured Reserve

Per the team, the Cleveland Browns have activated the practice window for wide receiver Cedric Tillman (hamstring). Defensive back Damontae Kazee was released in a corresponding move. Tillman picked up a hamstring injury in Cleveland's Week 4 loss to the Lions that sent him directly to injured reserve. As of now, the team will have […]

Joe Flacco Continues Resurgent Campaign in Loss to Bears

Despite falling to the Chicago Bears 47-42, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco lit it up again in Week 9, further solidifying his case to be a weekly option for fantasy managers. The University of Delaware product has been otherworldly since the Browns flipped him to Cincinnati. Over that four-game stretch, Flacco has accrued 1,254 passing […]

Emanuel Wilson Cedes Snaps to Backup in Loss to Panthers

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson rushed six times for 16 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He gained an additional yard on 1-of-2 receiving. The third-year pro was coming off a season-high in touches (14) and yards (87), but saw his work decline back to baseline while also ceding snaps […]

Kareem Hunt Handily Leads Chiefs' Ground Game in Teammate's Absence

With backfield mate Isiah Pacheco (knee) inactive for Week 9's 28-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt led the team's ground game. The veteran tied a season-high with 49 rushing yards on 11 totes, adding six yards on 1-of-2 receiving. Hunt punched in another short touchdown in this one, […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 10 are Parker Washington, Christian Watson, Alec Pierce, Tory Horton, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 10 edition of fantasy football wide receiver waiver wire pickups. The injury bug has hit hard across the last month, and Week 9 was no different, with another slew of ailing stars to give fantasy managers fits. In particular, the situation down in Jacksonville is getting quite hairy -- […]

Cooper Kupp Not Expected to Play Vs. Washington

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (heel, hamstring) is not expected to suit up for Sunday night's contest with the hosting Washington Commanders. Coming out of the team's bye, the 32-year-old was a full practice participant, though listed with a heel injury. That changed later in the week as Kupp's practice […]

Dalton Schultz Should be Active in Week 9

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is expected to play this Sunday when his team squares off against the visiting Denver Broncos. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the news. Schultz has been battling a shoulder ailment for a few weeks now, but his knee injury was new, as he dealt with a back […]

Rashid Shaheed Trending Toward Suiting Up

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (hip) is expected to play in Week 9's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams, despite being deemed questionable with a hip injury. The 27-year-old practiced in a limited capacity all week and is projected to be out there for rookie quarterback Tyler […]

Saints Expect Alvin Kamara to Play Vs. Rams

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle), who is questionable for Sunday's road clash with the Los Angeles Rams, is expected to play, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Kamara has been on the team's injury report since Week 6 while he battles an ankle ailment, logging a full practice session just once in that […]

Optimism Surrounding Travis Hunter's Knee Injury

According to The Athletic's Michael Silver, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (knee) is not thought to have suffered long-term damage to his knee after picking up an injury at practice on Thursday. Hunter was the victim of a non-contact injury late in the week. Although reports state his ACL remains intact, the Jags […]

Chris Grier Out as Dolphins GM, Mike McDaniel Safe for Now

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier have mutually decided to part ways. The news comes the morning after the team fell 28-6 to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. Grier had spent over two decades with the franchise and served as the team's GM since 2016. […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Standing Out at Practice

According to ESPN Radio's Mia O'Brien, when referencing wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder), Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen noted he's "truly practiced the best I've seen him practice," ahead of Sunday's road clash with the Las Vegas Raiders. Thomas Jr. entered Jacksonville's bye week nursing a shoulder injury. While he's yet to log […]

Kirk Cousins Unlikely to be Moved at the Trade Deadline?

The Athletic's Josh Kendall reports that the Atlanta Falcons have yet to have "any serious trade discussions with another team," regarding quarterback Kirk Cousins ahead of next Tuesday's trade deadline. Cousins has been the speculation of quarterback-needy teams, although his recent performance in a blowout loss to the Miami Dolphins likely didn't help his case. […]

Jerry Jeudy's Value Dissolving in Sputtering Browns Offense

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has not had the season that fantasy managers expected in 2025, and it may be some time before he turns it around. When fantasy managers selected the former Alabama Crimson Tide, it was with a top 75 pick, and with the hopes that he would build off his stellar […]

Kenneth Gainwell Trending Down in Steelers' Backfield

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell has been all but an afterthought in the team's rushing attack since the return of backfield mate Jaylen Warren in Week 6. Warren missed a game earlier in the season with a knee injury, in which Gainwell erupted for 134 total yards and two rushing scores. However, following Pittsburgh's […]

Darius Slayton Could See More Work in Passing Attack

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton is a candidate for an elevated touch share moving forward in the team's offensive attack. With running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) going down with a gruesome injury, head coach Brian Daboll may deploy a more pass-heavy approach. Through eight weeks, New York has attempted a pass at the […]

Josh Downs in Flex Consideration if Active

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (hip) remains a solid bet in fantasy, despite the team's aversion to 11 personnel. Through eight weeks, Indianapolis has run three-wide-receiver sets at one of the lower rates in the league (58.81%). Still, Downs has finished with double-digit fantasy points in four of seven appearances while participating on more […]

Panthers Elevate Mike White From Practice Squad

Per the team, the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran quarterback Mike White from the practice squad to the active roster. Offensive lineman Brady Christensen (Achilles) was placed on IR in a corresponding move. Fortunately, Bryce Young (ankle) got in a full practice on Wednesday. However, that wasn't the case for teammate Andy Dalton (thumb). The […]

Jaydon Blue's Role as RB2 in Jeopardy?

When asked about Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue and his performance following Sunday's 44-24 loss to the Broncos, head coach Brian Schottenheimer was disappointed in his output. "[Jaydon Blue] is a young back learning the speed of the game and the physicality of the game," said Schottenheimer. "But to me, I'm always going […]

Max Brosmer a Stash Candidate in Deep Superflex Formats

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer shouldn't be a factor in fantasy this Sunday when the team takes on the hosting Detroit Lions. Although he gains some modest fantasy appeal, considering he's the second-string option behind fellow rookie signal-caller J.J. McCarthy (ankle). If all goes according to plan, McCarthy is Minnesota's starting QB moving forward. Encouragingly, […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 9 are Troy Franklin, Chimere Dike, Christian Watson, Jaylin Noel, more

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another edition of our fantasy football wide receiver waiver wire pickups -- Week 9. If you made it through this week's bye-pocalypse unscathed, hats off, because it was an interesting week for fantasy. It was the running backs that stole the show in Week 8, but there are still […]

Carson Schwesinger Picks Up High-Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle) sustained a high-ankle sprain in Week 8's 32-13 road loss to the New England Patriots. The rookie left Sunday's contest in the fourth quarter with the issue, and testing on Monday confirmed the injury. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported the news. It's a significant hit to Cleveland's defense, as the […]

Chimere Dike Paces Titans in Receiving for Second Straight Contest

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike caught 7-of-8 targets for 93 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the hosting Indianapolis Colts. He added a yard on his lone carry and chipped in 175 yards on seven kick returns. The rookie surpassed former teammate Tyler Lockett as the team's preferred slot option a few weeks back […]

Season-Ending Injury Feared for Bills' Ed Oliver

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver (biceps) could miss the rest of the season, as the team fears he tore his bicep in their Week 8 win over the Carolina Panthers. Oliver left the 40-9 victory in the first half and did not return to the contest. The 27-year-old will undergo […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Heading to Steel City?

Bleacher Report's NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports that free-agent wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (calf) is scheduled to work out with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. The veteran wideout appeared in five of San Francisco's first six contests, hauling in 4-of-8 targets for 40 yards. However, Valdes-Scantling suffered a calf injury and was released after being […]

Isaiah Davis Sets Season-High in Touches, Yards

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis was efficient in his team's 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, rushing for 65 yards on seven carries. He also added 44 more through the air on 5-of-5 receiving. Davis finally saw a more significant workload as the Jets nabbed their first win in Week 8. Most of […]

Arian Smith Could Lead Jets' WR Room

New York Jets wide receiver Arian Smith should again see a substantial uptick in playing time when his team squares off with the hosting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8. The rookie played a season-high in snap share (92%) last weekend, with fellow wideout Garrett Wilson (knee) tending to injury. However, he failed to net positive […]

Isaiah Davis Could See More Work in Week 8

In three games since seizing the New York Jets' backup running back role, second-year pro Isaiah Davis has yet to make an impact. That said, it could come to fruition this Sunday when the team takes on a sieve-like Cincinnati Bengals defense. When teammate Braelon Allen (knee) went down with a knee injury, Davis immediately […]

Josh Reynolds to Work as Jets' WR1 if Active

Barring health, New York Jets wide receiver Josh Reynolds (hip) is slated to operate as the team's No. 1 wideout in this Sunday's road clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran led New York in targets in last weekend's 13-6 loss to the Carolina Panthers, and will have a chance to do so again with […]