Cade Otton to Play Featured Role in Buccaneers' Offense?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton has emerged as a more consistent feature in his team's offense in recent weeks. Over his last three games, Otton has recorded 16 catches for 197 yards on 20 targets. Given that Tampa Bay will be without wide receivers Mike Evans (collarbone) and Chris Godwin (leg) for its […]

Marcus Mariota Could Get Two Key Weapons Back in Week 8

With star quarterback Jayden Daniels (hamstring) out for Week 8, the Washington Commanders will turn to veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota to make his third start of the season against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mariota has been reasonably productive across three games' worth of action so far this season, completing 60.3% of his pass attempts for […]

Aaron Jones Sr. Held to 30 Scrimmage Yards in First Game Back From Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. returned in Week 8 from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for four games. The 30-year-old had a quiet game in his team's 37-10 Week 8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, recording five carries for 15 yards and hauling in two catches for 15 yards on four […]

Mason Taylor Misses Practice on Thursday Due to Quad Injury

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (quad) missed his team's Thursday practice due to a quad injury, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Taylor is a new addition to the injury report, which is a concerning sign for his availability in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Taylor has recorded 24 catches for […]

Cole Kmet Misses Second Straight Practice on Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (back) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to a back injury that forced him to exit early from his team's Week 7 win over the New Orleans Saints. Kmet appears to be at risk of missing Chicago's Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The […]

DJ Moore Returns to Practice in Limited Capacity on Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (hip) was able to return to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday after being held out of practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury. Moore suffered the injury in Week 6 and was able to play through it in Week 7, so he could be on track […]

Joshua Palmer Misses Practice Again on Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle, knee) missed his second straight practice on Thursday, leading into his team's Week 8 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Bills head coach Sean McDermott previously categorized Palmer's status as "week-to-week," so it appears he's trending towards missing Week 8. Palmer has recorded 14 catches for 234 yards on […]

Dalton Kincaid Logs Second Straight Limited Practice on Thursday

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to an oblique injury. Kincaid missed Buffalo's Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to the injury, and it appears that the Bills' Week 7 bye did not provide him enough time to recover fully. […]

Calvin Ridley Misses Practice Again on Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. The veteran wideout was sidelined in Week 7 because of the injury, and he appears to be at risk of missing Tennessee's Week 8 game against the Indianapolis Colts as well. Ridley has recorded 16 catches […]

Bryce Young Misses Second Straight Practice, Still Considered Day-to-Day

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday due to an ankle injury, per ESPN's David Newton. Newton reports that "Young is still day-to-day" and the team "hasn't named a starter" for their Week 8 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Young was forced to exit early from Carolina's […]

Tony Vitello Named New Manager of the Giants

The San Francisco Giants are naming Tony Vitello as the team's new manager, per ESPN's Jeff Passan and Pete Thamel. Vitello previously served as the manager for the University of Tennessee's baseball program and will become the first MLB manager hired directly from a college program. Vitello led the Volunteers to a College Baseball World […]

Tyler Bremner Dealing With Elbow Soreness

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Tyler Bremner (elbow) "isn't pitching in Angels instructs due to elbow soreness," according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Blum also reports that Bremner "had a clean MRI" and there's "no concern within the (organization) about any actual injury." Still, any sort of elbow discomfort is a worrying sign for […]

Colt Emerson Competing for an Opening Day Roster Spot in Seattle?

Adam Jude of the Seattle Times reports that "there is expected to be runway" for top Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson to "win an opening-day job going into 2026." In 2025, Emerson played 90 games with High-A Everett, 34 games with Double-A Arkansas, and six games with Triple-A Tacoma. He slashed .285/.383/.458 with 16 home […]

Guardians Will Not Allow Emmanuel Clase to Pitch in Venezuelan Winter League

Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports that the Cleveland Guardians will not allow closer Emmanuel Clase to pitch in the Venezuelan winter league. Clase is one of the subjects of an ongoing gambling investigation by Major League Baseball. He was placed on paid leave by the Guardians in July, and there's been speculation that he […]

Malik Washington Emerging as a Consistent Target-Earner in Miami?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington has been one of the least efficient pass-catchers in the NFL so far this season, recording 21 catches on 33 targets for just 99 yards. Still, Washington saw a season-high eight targets in Week 7 and has earned at least five targets in all three games since the Dolphins […]

Zach Ertz Set to Maintain Featured Role in Commanders' Passing Game in Week 8?

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has been a steady contributor this season, recording 23 catches for 229 yards and four touchdowns across seven games. Ertz's role has expanded over the last two weeks, as he's recorded nine catches for 80 yards and two scores on 13 targets. The Commanders are dealing with injuries to […]

Isiah Pacheco Seizing Lead-Back Role in Kansas City?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco has had an underwhelming season so far in 2025, recording 314 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 77 total touches through his first seven games. However, there may be reason to believe that the 26-year-old is trending upwards. Pacheco has at least 12 carries and 51 rushing […]

Alec Pierce Emerging as a Consistent Contributor in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce earned a career-high 10 targets in his team's Week 7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in five catches for 98 yards. Pierce missed two games due to a concussion earlier this season, but he's been productive when healthy this season. Across five games, the 25-year-old has recorded […]

Is Jaxson Dart One of the NFL's Premier Rushing Quarterbacks?

Since taking over as his team's starter in Week 4, New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has flashed significant fantasy upside. In four starts, the 22-year-old has completed 60.2% of his pass attempts for 791 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions. Perhaps most encouragingly, Dart has rushed for 178 yards and three scores on […]

Browns "Hopeful" David Njoku Will Play in Week 8

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) will return to practice on Wednesday from the knee injury that sidelined him for the team's Week 7 win over the Miami Dolphins, per The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Additionally, Jackson reports that Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he is "hopeful" that Njoku will play in Week 8 […]

Ray Davis Continues to See Minimal Usage in Buffalo

Through his team's first six games this season, Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis has seen minimal usage. Davis has recorded just 48 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 16 total touches. After averaging 7.6 touches per game as a rookie in 2024, Davis is averaging 2.7 touches per game so far in 2025. […]

Gunnar Helm's Role in Titans' Offense Steadily Growing

Tennessee Titans rookie tight end Gunnar Helm appears to be a first-year player on the rise. Over the last three weeks, Helm has recorded 10 catches for 85 yards on 13 targets, bringing his season-long totals to 17 catches for 149 yards on 21 targets across seven games. After starting the season as the clear […]

Terrance Ferguson Stuck in Crowded Tight End Room in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end Terrance Ferguson played a season-high 49% of his team's offensive snaps in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's a small bright spot in what's otherwise been a quiet rookie season for Ferguson, as he's recorded two catches for 52 yards and a touchdown on four targets across five […]

Pat Bryant Seeing Steady Increase in Playing Time in Denver

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant has had a quiet start to his first year in the NFL. Through seven games, the 22-year-old has recorded five catches for 46 yards on 10 targets. On the bright side, Bryant has seen a clear increase in playing time in recent weeks. After failing to play more […]

Elijah Arroyo Remains Tough to Trust Despite Season-High Four Catches in Week 7

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo recorded four catches for 42 yards on five targets in his team's Week 7 win over the Houston Texans. That marked just the second time Arroyo has eclipsed 40 receiving yards in a game this season. Overall, he's recorded 11 catches for 140 yards on 17 targets across […]

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Could Benefit from Potential Personnel Changes in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. has largely been phased out of the team's offense in recent weeks. Thornton Jr. has recorded five catches for 94 yards on 19 targets across seven games this season. However, he has been held without a reception in each of his last four games played. For […]

David Montgomery Struggles Again in Week 7, No Longer a Viable Starting Option?

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery had a rough game in Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 13 carries for 21 yards and two catches for 18 yards. 15 total touches is a positive sign for Montgomery after he saw just six in Week 6, but the 28-year-old has now been held under […]

Jameson Williams Held Without a Catch in Week 7

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams saw just two targets and was held without a catch in his team's 24-9 Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old has been one of the most frustrating players in fantasy so far this season, recording just 17 catches for 289 yards and two touchdowns across […]

Sam LaPorta Posts Quiet Week 7, Remains Must-Start Tight End?

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was held in check by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, recording three catches for 15 yards on three targets in his team's 24-9 win. LaPorta had recorded back-to-back games with five catches, 50-plus receiving yards, and a touchdown leading into Week 7, so his showing against Tampa […]

Matthew Stafford Leads NFL in Touchdown Passes

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is playing at an extremely high level so far in 2025. Across seven games, the 37-year-old has completed 66.1% of his pass attempts for 1,866 yards, 17 touchdowns, and just two interceptions. Stafford's average of 7.7 yards per pass attempt is his best since the 2021 season, when he […]