Let Andre Ellington Warm Your Bench

With Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington playing just 9-of-72 offensive snaps on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is no longer worth any starting consideration. Chris Johnson is clearly the team's starting running back. He played 39 offensive snaps. Meanwhile, rookie David Johnson played 23 snaps. It's possible that Ellington isn't 100 percent healthy […]

Percy Harvin Not Expected in London

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin is not expected to make the trip to London with his teammates for their Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harvin is currently dealing with a hip injury and according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, he could miss "significant time." Considering Harvin's injury history, his fantasy football […]

Melvin Gordon Benched for Fumbling

San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon will need to learn how to hold onto the football if he wants to become the team's lead back. Gordon, who had just seven carries for 29 yards on Sunday, didn't get a single carry after halftime due to a pair of first-half fumbles. The Chargers have plenty […]

Ronnie Hillman Kisses Up to Peyton Manning

Ronnie Hillman wants to be the Denver Broncos No. 1 running back and he's going about it the right way. After Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns, Hillman kissed up to quarterback Peyton Manning by defending the future hall of fame QB with the media. "We're here to rally behind him," running back Ronnie Hillman […]

Carlos Hyde Limited in Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde has been limited in practice all week, but no worries - he's fully expected to go in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens. 49ers OC Geep Chryst has said that the team will likely limit Hyde's practice time for the rest of the season in an attempt to […]

T.J. Yeldon Considered a Game-Time Decision

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back T.J. Yeldon is being considered a game-time decision despite missing practice all week with a groin injury. It would be rare for a rookie to start a football game without practicing all week. According to the Florida Times Union, coach Gus Bradley isn't ruling it out, but it seems highly […]

Tyrod Taylor Officially Doubtful for Week 6

Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is officially being listed as doubtful for the team's week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. This shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. His sprained MCL has kept him limited in practice all week long. Former first-round draft pick E.J. Manuel will get the start at quarterback and […]

Alshon Jeffery's Status Still Up in the Air

Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has missed the past several weeks with a hamstring injury and his status for Week 6 is still up in the air. However, Jeffery seems to be moving in the right direction. He was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and he says he "I feel a lot […]

Randall Cobb Says Shoulder 'Could Be' an Issue All Season

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb has been dealing with a bum shoulder since Week 4 and it doesn't sound like it will get any better going forward. Cobb told the media that the injury may be a problem for the rest of the season. “I think it’s a possibility it could be,” Cobb […]

Is Ben Watson the New Jimmy Graham?

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson was unstoppable on Thursday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6. He hauled in 10-of-12 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown. He was quarterback Drew Brees' favorite target and looked just as good as former Saints tight end Jimmy Graham. But should fantasy football owners […]

Sammy Watkins Unhappy With Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins is not happy with his current role. The former fourth overall draft pick thinks the team is making him "look bad" by not targeting him enough in the passing game. "I need the ball at least 10 times -- I need 10 targets -- and l'll be fine with […]

John Brown a Nice WR3 in Week 6

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. His availability for Week 6 was never really in doubt - all along coach Bruce Arians said that the injury wasn't serious. Brown has had a very good season thus far. He has hauled in 23 […]

Julio Jones Close to Full Strength

Earlier in the week it sounded like Julio Jones was so banged up that the Atlanta Falcons would need to put him on a pitch count for Thursday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints, but that's no longer the case. Coach Dan Quinn is now saying that Jones feels even better than he did […]

Nelson Agholor Not Looking Good for Week 6

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Nelson Agholor missed practice again on Thursday with an ankle injury. He also missed Wednesday's practice. Earlier in the week the rookie told the media that he fully expected to play in Week 6 when the Eagles host the New York Giants. Agholor will have an extra day to rest […]

Latavius Murray Shoulders the Blame for Raiders Rushing Woes

Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray isn't making excuses for the struggles his team has had in the running game during the first five games of the season. He has taken full responsibility for the lack of productivity. "Attention to detail is key, and that starts with me," Murray said, according to the San Francisco […]

Lamar Miller May See More Carries Under New Head Coach

Lamar Miller's fantasy football owners will be happy to hear that the running back may soon be putting up better numbers. ESPN reporter James Walker expects interim Miami Dolphins head coach Dan Campbell expects Miller to see more carries going forward. Considering Miller is only averaging 9.25 carries per game, it won't be hard for […]

Ben Roethlisberger Throwing at Practice

As of right now, Ben Roethlisberger isn't expected to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 6, but it sounds like that could soon change. Big Ben has been spotted at practice throwing several passes in shorts, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. If Roethlisberger does get the green […]

Andrew Luck Will Probably Play vs. Patriots, but Isn't a Lock

Quarterback Andrew Luck is expected to make his return to the football field in Week 6 when the Indianapolis Colts host the New England Patriots, but the team will not guarantee his status for the game. Colts coach Chuck Pagano will only go as far to say that Luck is headed in the "right direction." […]

Victor Cruz Still Not Cleared to Practice

If you're still holding on to New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz in any redraft leagues, you can probably go ahead and drop him. On Thursday, coach Tom Coughlin confirmed that Cruz has yet to practice. "He’s rehabbing, working indoors primarily, working with the trainers, he’s in every meeting," Coughlin said, according to the […]

Julio Jones Likely on a Snap Count vs. Saints on TNF

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones may be on a snap count against the New Orleans Saints due to a hamstring injury. He is, however, expected to play on Thursday night. "My leg is going to have to be off or something for me not to play," Jones told NFL Network's Tiffany Blackmon. Even if he's […]

DeSean Jackson Practices in Full Pads

DeSean Jackson may find his way back onto the football field in Week 6 against the New York Jets. The speedster has been out of action since Week 1 with a hamstring injury, but on Wednesday he finally returned to practice in full pads. Jackson has always been a boom or bust wide receiver who […]

Andrew Luck Goes Through Complete Practice

It looks like quarterback Andrew Luck is on track to play against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football. According to reports he practiced in full on Wednesday and threw the ball without a problem. Although Luck was likely drafted as your starting quarterback, he is too risky to start in Week 6 against […]

LeSean McCoy Returns to Practice

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is still unlikely to play in Week 6, but he has returned to practice. Although coach Rex Ryan is not giving a timetable for McCoy's return, the running back said a couple weeks ago that he will not return to action until he is 100 percent. With backup Karlos […]

Tyrod Taylor Not Ruled Out Quite Yet

Despite reports to the contrary, the Buffalo Bills have not yet ruled out quarterback Tyrod Taylor in Week 6 against the undefeated Cincinnati Bengals. Although he's dealing with a sprained MCL, he is expected to practice on Wednesday. At best it sounds like Taylor is questionable for Week 6. Even if he does play, he […]

Christine Michael Could Steal Joseph Randle's Job

The Dallas Cowboys are a complete mess right now. In addition to switching quarterbacks from Brandon Weeden to Matt Cassel, the team seems to be attempting to switch running backs too. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Christine Michael will get as many snaps as Joseph Randle when the team returns to action in […]

Shane Vereen to See an Increase in Playing Time?

New York Giants running back Shane Vereen may be a nice RB2 in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The PPR machine will reportedly have an increased role in the passing game with Odell Beckham and Rueben Randle dealing with a hamstring injuries. In Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers, Vereen caught eight passes […]

Colts Release Josh Johnson Again

The Indianapolis Colts must be confident that Andrew Luck is ready to return to the football field against the New England Patriots in Week 6. The team is back down to just two quarterbacks on its roster after releasing Josh Johnson for the second time in two weeks. The odds of Johnson ever seeing the […]

Lions Not Benching Matthew Stafford ...Yet

Despite Matthew Stafford struggling through the first five games of the 2015 NFL season, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell has said he has no plans to bench him at this time. "Really, it's like a pitcher not having a very good day," Caldwell said, according to ESPN. "He's still our starter. There will be […]

Keep an Eye on Keshawn Martin in Deep Leagues

New England Patriots wide receiver Keshawn Martin is worth keeping an eye on in deep fantasy football leagues. The 25-year-old former fourth round draft pick was on the team's active roster in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, former second round draft pick Aaron Dobson was a healthy scratch. Martin caught two balls for […]

Tevin Coleman Warms the Bench in Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Tevin Coleman spent a lot of time on the bench in his return to action on Sunday against the Washington Redskins. Although he started the 2015 season as the team's starter, it was clear that Devonta Freeman has taken his job away. Coleman played just nine snaps in Week 5. […]