David Montgomery Finds The End Zone Again In Week 5

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery ran for 109 yards and a touchdown off 19 touches during Sunday's blowout win over the Panthers. He added two catches (six targets) for 20 yards. The former Bear amassed a season-high 5.7 yards per carry in this one, and he surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark for the second […]

Marcus Smart Dealing With Abdominal Soreness

Memphis Grizzlies guard Marcus Smart (abdomen) is dealing with abdominal soreness. Although the injury is described as "minor," the Grizzlies will play it safe, meaning the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year could miss some or all of the team's preseason contests. Smart, who was traded to Memphis from Boston in June, has averaged 10.6 […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Suffers Strained Calf, Out Sunday

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) won't play in Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The 34-year-old veteran had the best season of his career in 2022-23, averaging 21.6 points and 41.1% shooting from behind the arc. As a result, fantasy managers have elevated expectations for him heading into the season, regardless if he remains […]

Payton Pritchard Agrees To Extension With Celtics

According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agreed to a four-year, $30 million (fully guaranteed) extension with the team. The 25-year-old played a career-low 13.4 minutes last season and expressed displeasure regarding his role. As a result, he sought a trade heading into the summer. However, with Grant Williams, […]

James Harden Out Versus Boston

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (rest) won't play in Sunday's preseason meeting with the Celtics. Under normal circumstances, nobody would give much thought to someone missing an exhibition. However, the multi-time All-Star remains hopeful he'll be traded, specifically to the Clippers, meaning he could miss all of Philadelphia's preseason contests ahead of the regular season, […]

Joel Embiid Resting For Preseason Opener

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) won't suit up in Sunday's preseason opener against Boston. As expected, the Sixers will play safe with the reigning MVP, considering the team will need him healthy through the regular season and into the playoffs. Philly has three exhibition games left before beginning the 2023-24 campaign with a Thursday […]

Saquon Barkley Unlikely To Return Against Miami

According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) isn't expected to return for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins. The 26-year-old suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and has been working his way back since. He was officially listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions throughout the week. […]

Marlon Humphrey Expected To Play In Week 5

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (foot) is expected to make his season debut in Sunday's AFC North showdown with the Steelers. The Pro Bowler suffered a foot injury and underwent surgery in August, costing him the first four games of the 2023-24 campaign. He has been a potent defensive option for Baltimore since entering the […]

Aaron Jones Officially Questionable For Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) carries a questionable tag ahead of Monday's matchup with the Raiders. The 28-year-old began the season by scoring twice against the Chicago Bears. However, he's been bothered by a hamstring issue for much of the season, most recently logging 18 yards off five touches in the Week […]

Von Miller Activated Off PUP List

Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Jaguars in London. The 34-year-old has appeared in 162 games throughout his career, totaling 560 tackles, 123.5 sacks, 27 forced fumbles, and two interceptions. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL during the 2022 Thanksgiving […]

Davante Adams Questionable For Monday Night Football

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the Packers. The wideout injured his shoulder during the Week 4 matchup versus the Chargers and missed practice on Thursday and Friday. Fortunately, he logged a limited session on Saturday, meaning there's a chance he'll be out there against his former […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Likely Out Versus Carolina

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) isn't expected to play in Sunday's matchup with the Panthers. Fantasy managers had an idea this was coming, considering the star wideout didn't practice throughout the week because of an abdomen issue. Fortunately, Josh Reynolds (groin) logged a full practice session on […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Not Expected To Suit Up On Sunday

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is not expected to play in Sunday's matchup against the Panthers. The rookie ended up on the injury report on Friday because of a hamstring issue, so now fantasy managers are left wondering if he'll miss more time beyond Week 5. At any […]

Kenyan Drake Activated For Week 5

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's AFC North showdown against the Steelers. Keaton Mitchell (shoulder) isn't ready to play, and Melvin Gordon III will remain on the practice squad, so a roster spot was up for grabs. However, with Gus Edwards available, Drake probably won't get […]

Jameson Williams Likely To Debut On Sunday

According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams is expected to play in Sunday's meeting with Carolina. The wideout was activated officially on Saturday after missing time due to suspension. Under normal circumstances, his fantasy outlook wouldn't have been as favorable. However, with Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) and Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Anticipated To Play Versus Saints

According to ESPN's Dan Graziano, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (thigh) will likely play in Sunday's game against the Saints. He was limited at practice throughout the week because of a thigh injury and remains officially classified as questionable. However, it looks like he'll be good to go. The 25-year-old is one of […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Now Doubtful For Week 5

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is doubtful to play in Sunday's meeting with the Panthers. The rookie is dealing with a hamstring issue, although he didn't show up on the injury report until Friday. The Lions are banged up entering Week 5, as Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) is […]

Kyrie Irving Won't Play On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (groin) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Timberwolves. The multi-time All-Star had a rough showing on Thursday in the first of back-to-back exhibition meetings with Minnesota, finishing with two points off a rough 1-for-6 shooting from the field while committing two turnovers in 14 minutes. Irving's left groin […]

Caleb Martin Dealing With A Knee Issue

According to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald, Heat forward Caleb Martin (knee) was limited in practice on Saturday. As a result, he may not play in Monday's intrasquad scrimmage. Martin averaged a career-high 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds in 71 games for the Heat in 2022-23. He was also instrumental to the Heat's success […]

Austin Reaves Will Rest On Saturday Evening

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (rest) won't play in Saturday's preseason meeting with the Golden State Warriors. The 25-year-old had a breakout season in 2022-23, averaging 13.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in 64 games. He also shot 39.8% from deep. As a result, LA rewarded him with […]

Precious Achiuwa Not Available Against Kings

Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (groin) won't play in Sunday's preseason affair against the Sacramento Kings. Fortunately, head coach Darko Rajakovic described the left groin strain as "minor," although Achiuwa will be re-evaluated sometime next week. The 24-year-old is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 9.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in 55 […]

Rodney McGruder Sidelined On Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard Rodney McGruder (head) won't play in Saturday's preseason meeting with the Lakers. The veteran is in concussion protocol, so he'll miss the first of the Warriors' five exhibition contests. But considering Golden State has nearly a week before retaking the court, McGruder may be cleared to suit up by then. The […]

Tyler Boyd In The Flex Conversation For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd hasn't done much this season to benefit fantasy managers. The 29-year-old has caught only 17 passes for 127 yards. He also hasn't scored a touchdown. But Tee Higgins (ribs) may not play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, meaning there could be targets up for grabs. Although Ja'Marr […]

Ja'Marr Chase Still Searching For A Touchdown

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase had 10 catches in the first two games of the season. Even worse, he combined for only 70 yards during that span. Without question, fantasy managers were disappointed with his production after Weeks 1 and 2. However, Chase picked it up in the last two games, catching 19 of […]

Joe Mixon Still A Must-Start In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has only found the end zone once during the 2023-24 campaign. At the same time, he's yet to surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in any game this season. Without question, the 27-year-old isn't the Pro Bowl-caliber player he was from a few seasons ago. But it's hard to keep […]

Joe Burrow Looks To Get Bengals On Track In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) hasn't looked himself this season. Without question, an ailing calf has limited him since training camp. While most fantasy managers had assumed it would only take the signal-caller a game or two to get back on track, he's thrown two touchdowns and two interceptions in the first four games. […]

Gary Brightwell Off The Injury Report

New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday. However, he no longer carries an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against Miami. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) out of the lineup the last few weeks, Brightwell has gotten some work behind Matt Breida. Yet, the 25-year-old hasn't had more than […]

Braxton Berrios Gets In Another Full Practice Friday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios (knee) logged his second consecutive full practice on Friday and no longer has an injury designation for Sunday's meeting with the Giants. The 28-year-old has gained popularity from those exploring the waiver wire after amassing six catches for 43 yards and a touchdown in the loss to Buffalo in […]

Daniel Bellinger Questionable For Week 5

New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Miami Dolphins. The 23-year-old suffered a knee injury during Monday's loss to the Seahawks and was limited in practice during the week. With that said, Bellinger only has three catches this season, so he isn't expected to be featured in […]

Alex Highsmith Battling Groin Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) was limited in practice on Friday and is labeled as questionable for Sunday's AFC North battle with the Ravens. The 26-year-old was a late addition to the report after experiencing a groin injury at practice. However, he claims he'll be good to go, although fantasy managers will need to […]