Russell Westbrook Injures Hamstring On Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (hamstring) did not return to Friday's preseason game versus the Sacramento Kings. Head coach Darvin Ham had the 33-year-old come off the bench to see things would play out. However, Ham couldn't assess things properly, especially since Westbrook logged only five minutes before exiting. As a result, it's unknown […]

Ben Simmons Fouls Out On Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons fouled out during Friday's preseason finale versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Overall, he played 13 minutes on the night and finished with two points while adding six rebounds and two boards. Simmons ended the preseason by averaging 21.4 minutes per game, which is reassuring, considering he's coming off back surgery. Only […]

Skylar Thompson Will Start In Week 6

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson will make his first career start on Sunday versus the Minnesota Vikings, with Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) to serve as his backup. The 2022 seventh-round pick was thrust into action during the Week 5 meeting with the Jets after Bridgewater was ruled out. He had a rough showing in that one, […]

Carson Wentz Diagnosed With A Fractured Finger

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (finger) suffered a fractured finger on this throwing hand during Thursday's win over the Chicago Bears. As a result, he will travel to Los Angeles to visit a specialist to determine the next course of action. The 29-year-old has passed for 1,489 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. However, he […]

Tua Tagovailoa Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) cleared protocol on Saturday morning and is expected to return in Week 7 against the Steelers. In the meantime, rookie Skylar Thompson will be under center versus the Minnesota Vikings, with Teddy Bridgewater to serve as his backup. The 2022 seventh-round pick finished with 166 yards and an interception […]

Mike Boone Practices Fully On Friday

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (foot) practiced fully on Friday. He logged a limited session on Thursday, so he's seemingly trending in the right direction ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 27-year-old was expected to see an uptick in snaps behind Melvin Gordon III (neck) after Javonte Williams (knee) […]

Samaje Perine Logs A Full Practice On Friday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (abdomen) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the injury report ahead of Sunday's game in New Orleans. The 27-year-old has only logged 15 carries for 70 yards this season. However, he's been getting some work as a pass-catcher, recently catching all four of his targets for […]

Justice Hill Doubtful Against Giants

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (hamstring) isn't expected to play on Sunday against the Giants. The 24-year-old didn't suit up for the Week 5 AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, either, so this will mark his second straight absence. Hill has logged only 19 carries for 125 yards this season, so he's not […]

Mark Andrews Looks To Build Off Solid Week 5 Showing

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews finished with eight catches for 89 yards and a touchdown during the Sunday Night Football win over the Bengals. Rashod Bateman (foot) didn't play in that one, so the 27-year-old took advantage of his 10 targets. With the wideout sitting again for the Week 6 showdown versus the Giants, […]

J.K. Dobbins A Risky Option Versus G-Men

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins has been hit or miss this season. After missing the entire 2021-22 campaign because of a knee injury, Dobbins returned in Week 3 against the Pats. However, as expected, he didn't do much. Yet, in Week 4 versus Buffalo, the 23-year-old seemingly came to life by totaling two touchdowns. […]

Lamar Jackson Looks To Expose 4-1 Giants On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has assembled an MVP-caliber season thus far and will look to keep things rolling against the Giants in Week 6. On paper, it appears the team has held opposing quarterbacks in check. Yet, considering New York has faced some of the worst offenses in the league, things aren't as they […]

Tyler Boyd Still A Flex Option In Week 6

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd had 105 yards and a touchdown off four catches in Week 3 against the New York Jets. Since then, the veteran has compiled only five receptions for 79 yards. Despite Boyd's weak showings, he has had a better season than most expected. That doesn't mean he won't struggle moving […]

Joe Mixon Needs To Turn Things Around On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is averaging a dreadful 3.1 yards per carry this season. The 26-year-old also hasn't surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark, and his single end zone trip is also concerning. Considering Mixon was selected in the first and second rounds of fantasy drafts, nobody expected things would be this bad. With […]

Ja'Marr Chase Looking To Get Things Going Versus New Orleans

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has struggled to some degree this season. After scoring five touchdowns in the first five weeks of his rookie campaign, he only has two this season. He also has surpassed the 100-yard mark just once in 2022-23, and his 10.7 yards per catch is a massive step in the […]

Joe Burrow Looks To Rebound From Week 5 Loss Versus Saints

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow didn't look his best during the Sunday night AFC North showdown with the Ravens. He finished that one with only 217 yards and a touchdown. The 25-year-old also threw a pick, although he was still accurate by completing over 68% of his attempts. With another loss in the books, Burrow […]

Evan McPherson Remains A Solid Option On Sunday

New Orleans Saints kicker Evan McPherson remains a must-start heading into the Week 6 matchup versus the Saints. The 23-year-old has nailed 10 of his 12 field goal tries this season. While McPherson's two misses are somewhat concerning, especially considering his preseason ranking, he continues to regain his rookie form from week to week. He'll […]

Bengals Defense Has Upside Versus Hobbled Saints Offense

The Bengals defense enters the Week 6 matchup versus the Saints with a large amount of potential. While the unit has been hit or miss this season, New Orleans could continue to suffer without Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle). To make matters worse, Chris Olave (concussion) is questionable, although he may play after […]

Anthony Davis Won't Play On Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (back) won't suit up in the team's preseason finale versus the Kings on Friday. The veteran has been dealing with lower back tightness, so he'll be held out for precautionary reasons. On a positive note, head coach Darvin Ham reported Davis would "definitely play" in the season-opener against the […]

Kostas Antetokounmpo Receives Two-Way Deal From Bulls

The Bulls signed forward Kostas Antetokounmpo to a two-way deal on Friday. He had already been with the team on an Exhibit 10 deal in training camp, so the move was seemingly in the works well before it was made official. The 24-year-old has appeared in 22 games for the Mavericks and Lakers during his […]

Derrick Favors Expected To Be Waived By Houston

Houston Rockets forward/center Derrick Favors will be waived. The veteran was traded from OKC in September after averaging 5.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in 39 games last season. Favors was never expected to see the floor in Houston, so the latest news isn't a surprise by any means. While he's well past his prime, a […]

Jaden McDaniels Has Fourth-Year Team Option Picked Up

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels had his fourth-year team option picked up on Friday. The 22-year-old has appeared in 133 games over two seasons since being drafted. In that timeframe, he's averaged 8.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and nearly a block. McDaniels is expected to start throughout the 2022-23 campaign. While that won't make him a […]

Anthony Edwards Has 2023-24 Option Picked Up

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards had his 2023-24 option picked up by the team on Friday. The 2020 No. 1 overall pick has averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists since entering the league. Edwards did generate 2.6 turnovers last season, which isn't ideal, and his 34.4% shooting from deep could use some work. […]

Pistons Expected To Waive Kemba Walker

Detroit Pistons guard Kemba Walker is expected to be waived. The Knicks traded the veteran to Detroit in June in a cost-cutting move after averaging a career-low 11.6 points in 37 games last season. Despite being on the brink of free agency, Walker hasn't received interest from any teams around the league. While that could […]

Theo Maledon Gets Two-Way Deal From Hornets

Free-agent guard Theo Maledon has agreed to a two-way contract with the Hornets. Since entering the league, the 2020 second-round pick appeared in 116 games over two seasons with OKC, averaging 8.8 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds. He was recently traded to the Rockets, although he was waived shortly after. There's a chance the […]

Paul Reed Has 2022-23 Contract Fully Guaranteed

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Paul Reed had his contract fully guaranteed by the team on Friday. Reed was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft. Since then, the 23-year-old has averaged only 3.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 64 games with Philly. While Reed won't draw much redraft consideration, he may make a […]

FanDuel NFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 6 - Daily Fantasy Football

Week 5 commenced with a horrendous Thursday Night Football clash between the Colts and Broncos. We won't forget that one, and not for good reasons, as both teams went without a touchdown. Sunday's slate began with the Giants and Packers meeting in London. New York took the win and now surprisingly sits on a 4-1 […]

Vikings Defense Gives Up 22 Points To The Bears

The Vikings defense gave up 22 points during the Week 5 matchup against the Bears. Chicago has one of the most dysfunctional offenses in the entire NFL. However, Justin Fields still threw for 208 yards, his highest total of the season. The Vikings have the high-powered Dolphins offense on tap for Week 6. While that […]

Cardinals Defense Surrenders 20 Points In Week 5

The Cardinals defense surrendered 20 points to the Eagles in Week 5. On a positive note, the unit held Jalen Hurts to 239 passing yards and no touchdowns. However, the signal-caller still found the end zone, scoring twice on the ground. Arizona's D has been one of the worst in the league this season, mainly […]

Rondale Moore Has Seven Catches In Loss

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore finished with seven catches for 68 yards during the loss to the Eagles in Week 5. Marquise Brown was the only Cardinal who was more effective on the receiving end, so it was a good outing for Moore, mainly since he played his first game of the season in […]

Zach Ertz Finishes With Six Catches Against Former Team

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz finished with six catches for 48 yards during the loss to Philadelphia on Sunday. The veteran received 10 targets against his former team. While that was a good thing for fantasy managers, his inability to find the end zone was disappointing. The 31-year-old has received double-digit targets in three […]