Christian McCaffrey Undergoes Tests On Injured Ankle

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is working his way back from a high ankle sprain and is set to undergo a series of tests on the injury throughout the week in an attempt to gauge his health status. McCaffrey has been sidelined since Week 2, with Mike Davis taking over full-time duties in... Read More

Chris Hogan Receives High Ankle Sprain Diagnosis

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) was carted off the field Sunday against Arizona, but the good news coming out of Monday is that he only sustained a high ankle sprain. The Jets have not announced a timetable for when Hogan may return to the mix, but it’s unquestionably a positive outcome after... Read More

Byron Cowart Lands On COVID-19 List Monday

New England Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart was placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, further weakening the Patriots Defense ahead of its matchup against Denver next Sunday. Having started each of the team’s first four games despite playing fewer than 50 percent of the snaps in any contest, Cowart combined for eight tackles in... Read More

Texans Defense Loses Benardrick McKinney For Season

Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2020 season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery. His loss is another blow to a defensive unit that has scuffled in producing takeaways this season. With McKinney having missed the team’s Week 5 game against Jacksonville, Tyrell... Read More

Richard Sherman Unlikely To Return For 49ers Defense In Week 6

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) was initially slated to return for next Sunday’s matchup against the Rams, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Sherman sustained “some setbacks,” further pushing his return date back. Sherman played in just the team’s Week 1 contest before being placed on injured reserve due to a... Read More

Saints Defense Gets Marshon Lattimore, Marcus Davenport Back

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (elbow, toe) will play in Monday’s contest against the Chargers. Lattimore is returning to the mix after missing last week’s game due to a hamstring injury, while Davenport is slated to make his season debut. A Pro Bowl selection last season, Lattimore has... Read More

Sam Darnold Throws Monday, Status Unknown For Week 6

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to throw with his injured shoulder Monday, although whether or not he can return for the team’s Week 6 matchup versus Miami remains up in the air. Darnold mentioned that he was feeling much better after missing Sunday’s outing against Arizona, which saw Joe Flacco take... Read More

Jared Cook Makes His Return To The Field Monday

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (groin) has been cleared to take the field Monday against the Chargers, marking his first action since Week 3. Having undergone a career revival over the past two years, Cook has averaged just five targets per game in his first three outings, having been affected by the team's... Read More

Mike Williams Returns Against Saints On Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring) has been deemed active for Monday’s contest versus New Orleans. Williams last suited up Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, with his return presenting rookie quarterback Justin Herbert with yet another weapon in the passing game. Williams’ fantasy outlook has slid since a nine-target Week 1... Read More

Chargers Defense Gets Joey Bosa For Monday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (triceps) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday’s contest against the Saints after battling a myriad of injuries that previously put his status up in the air. Bosa has collected eight hits on the opposing quarterback and three sacks over his first four games,... Read More

Tyler Eifert Sustains Stinger Sunday

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) sustained a stinger, which forced him to exit Sunday’s contest versus Houston early. There is optimism that Eifert will be able to return to the field soon, a definite positive whenever discussing a neck ailment. Prior to his departure, Eifert saw a season-high seven targets, continuing to be... Read More

Dalvin Cook Appears To Have Avoided Major Injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) departed Sunday’s contest against Seattle early due to a groin injury, but after getting an MRI on Monday, “he’s good,” a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Prior to his departure, Cook rushed for a touchdown in his fifth consecutive game, giving him a score in... Read More

Dwayne Haskins Jr. To Be Inactive For Week 5

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. not only won’t be starting Sunday’s contest against Los Angeles, he’ll be inactive. Haskins will not even be inside the stadium for the game, which is slated to see Kyle Allen make his first start at the helm with Washington. Backing him up will be Alex Smith, who... Read More

Zane Gonzalez Returns To Season-Long Relevance For Week 5

Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez will match up Sunday against a Jets team that is tied for allowing the second-most points to opposing kickers this season. Available in nearly 40 percent of ESPN season-long leagues, Gonzalez is an excellent upside play for those who don’t have a consistent kicker, or are eyeing a one-week wave... Read More

Rams Defense An Advantageous Selection Sunday

The Los Angeles Rams Defense was going to be a solid play Sunday against Washington no matter who was under center due to the way that the team’s offense has scuffled this season, but with Kyle Allen making his first start for the team, their advantageous situation only increased. Allen showed flashes last year while... Read More

Cam Newton On Track To Return As Starter Next Week

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (COVID-19) did not appear in line to play Monday versus Denver as he works his way back from a positive COVID-19 test. But in the wake of the decision to postpone the contest until next Sunday due to new COVID-19 positives within the Patriots’ organization, what once appeared to... Read More

Browns Defense Carries DFS Appeal Sunday

The Cleveland Browns Defense has gotten off to a strong start in 2020 when it comes to sacking the opposing quarterback, even if other areas have been lacking. With 11 sacks through its first four games, Cleveland has been able to somewhat offset its 31.5 points per game allowed average through constant pressure. Five of... Read More

Greg Ward In Line To Be Primary WR Target Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward enjoyed a sharp uptick in fantasy appeal at the conclusion of 2019 due to the widespread injuries that turned him into the team’s top wideout. With Alshon Jeffery (foot), DeSean Jackson (hamstring), and Jalen Reagor (thumb) all sidelined Sunday versus Pittsburgh, Ward returns to WR1 status for the Eagles,... Read More

Jerick McKinnon Drops Out Of RB2/Flex Contention Sunday

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon went from being a potential RB2/Flex option for Sunday’s game versus Miami to a likely bench commodity due to the likelihood of Raheem Mostert (knee) returning. McKinnon excelled in Mostert’s absence, having reeled off three consecutive games with a rushing touchdown. His production during that stretch will likely... Read More

Drew Lock In Line To Return Next Sunday

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) was going to be a game-time decision for Monday’s contest versus the Patriots, but after the game was postponed until next Sunday, he is now in line to return as the team’s starter. Having sustained a strained right rotator cuff Week 2, Lock has ceded starting signal caller duties... Read More

Broncos-Patriots Postponed Monday, Moved To Next Sunday

The contest between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots that was scheduled for Monday has been postponed, with an expected date of play coming next Sunday in the wake of new positive COVID-19 tests for members of the Patriots’ organization. The Broncos had been slated to play Miami next Sunday, although the future of... Read More

Marcus Peters, Jimmy Smith Get Green Light For Sunday

The Baltimore Ravens Defense will have the benefit of having both cornerbacks Marcus Peters (thigh) and Jimmy Smith (knee) available for Sunday’s contest against Cincinnati after both had questionable designations coming into the game. Peters figures to play a sizable role in defending the Bengals’ passing game, with Smith figuring to continue pitching in on... Read More

Breshad Perriman Likely Out Sunday Versus Cardinals

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (ankle) will likely be out of the mix for Sunday’s contest against the Cardinals, further limiting quarterback Joe Flacco’s options in the passing game. Perriman last suited up Week 2, having combined to make five receptions for 29 yards this season. While Perriman could be a possible DFS... Read More

Julio Jones To Test Hamstring Ailment In Pregame Warmups

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is going to go through pregame warmups Sunday in an attempt to work through the hamstring injury that could sideline him versus Carolina. Jones certainly isn’t trending in the right direction after failing to practice all week, but the fact that he’ll be on the field before kickoff... Read More

Titans Close Facility Again After New Positive COVID-19 Test

The Tennessee Titans again closed their facility Sunday morning after a coach tested positive for COVID-19, further prolonging the team’s outbreak. As the organization continues to report positive tests, the franchise’s game versus Buffalo -- currently scheduled for Tuesday -- may be in doubt. The Titans last took the field Sept. 27, having had their... Read More

Cincinnati Expects Joe Mixon To Play Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (shin) is likely to take the field Sunday against Baltimore after having been limited in practice throughout the week due to a shin ailment. After three quiet fantasy weeks to begin the season, Mixon erupted in Week 4 with 181 yards from scrimmage to go along with three touchdowns.... Read More

Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews Expected To Suit Up Sunday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (knee) and tight end Mark Andrews (thigh) are both on track to play in Sunday’s game versus Cincinnati. With quarterback Lamar Jackson having the green light to suit up, Baltimore’s offense looks to be ready to roll, with left tackle Ronnie Stanley (shoulder) on track to return. Brown and... Read More

Raheem Mostert, Deebo Samuel On Track To Suit Up Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers will likely have two key offensive cogs in running back Raheem Mostert (knee) and wide receiver Deebo Samuel (illness) at their disposal Sunday versus Miami. Mostert had missed the two previous contests due to an MCL sprain, with his return quickly zapping much of the fantasy intrigue from Jerick McKinnon and... Read More

Chase Young Expects To Return Sunday Against Rams

Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (groin) is likely to return to action Sunday against the Rams. Young was out of the mix for the first time in his young career last week, having recorded at least one sack in each of his first two professional games. Already a stalwart of the team’s stout... Read More

Patriots COVID-19 Outbreak Continues, Game Still Set Monday

The New England Patriots had an additional member of the organization test positive for COVID-19 on Sunday morning, further complicating the team’s return to the field. But per Adam Schefter of ESPN, the league is still planning on holding New England versus Denver on Monday night as part of a Monday Night Football doubleheader. The... Read More