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Marlon Humphrey Returns To Practice Wednesday
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (foot) has not appeared in a game this season after undergoing foot surgery in August. The 27-year-old took the practice field for the first time since his operation on Wednesday so he could make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. The three-time Pro Bowler could provide […]
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Chase Claypool Officially Out Against Commanders
Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (healthy scratch) has officially been ruled out of the Thursday Night Football contest against the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old was traded to Chicago for an early second-round pick in the middle of the 2022 season and has caught just 17 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown in 10 […]
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Is Elijah Mitchell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a breakout rookie campaign in 2021 and is one of the most valuable fantasy football handcuffs in his team's high-powered rushing attacks. Unfortunately, the Louisiana Lafayette alum has struggled through multiple injuries over the last two years and is once again in the injury headlines. We have […]
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Is Tyler Higbee Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee started the 2023 campaign slow but has posted solid outings in Week 3 and Week 4. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't often been a high-end fantasy tight end, but he's remained on the fantasy radar as an interesting low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 over the last few years. However, […]
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Is Jelani Woods Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods is a great athlete at the position, which naturally makes him an intriguing fantasy football sleeper. The 2022 third-round pick showed some promising signs last season and is on a team with a weak pass-catching depth chart. However, Woods has yet to make his season debut. He's eligible to […]
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Jerick McKinnon (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Needless to say, Jerick McKinnon has been quiet to begin the 2023 campaign. The 31-year-old has rushed just six times for 14 yards and caught seven passes for 53 yards and two touchdowns. He's touchdown-dependent at this point in the season, […]
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J.C. Jackson Traded To Patriots
The Los Angeles Chargers are trading cornerback J.C. Jackson to the New England Patriots for a swap of late-round picks. Jackson signed a five-year $82.5 million contract with the Chargers before the start of the 2022 campaign but has not played up to expectations. The 27-year-old was drafted by New England in 2018 and earned […]
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Is Pat Freiermuth Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth posted at least 60 receptions in each of his first two seasons in the NFL. The Penn State product looked like he was going to be a high-floor PPR league tight end for years to come, but he and the Steelers offense have gotten out to a cold start […]
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Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5: Joshua Dobbs, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jeff Wilson Jr., Marvin Mims Jr., Allen Lazard, more
Bye weeks are set to begin in Week 5, so the Buccaneers, Browns, Chargers, and Seahawks are out of action. Now, the waiver wire process can be more geared toward identifying one-week streamers, rather than just picking up players who could help you at some point in the year. In deep leagues, the waiver wire […]
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Is Mike Evans Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans posted Hall-of-Fame numbers through his first nine seasons in the NFL -- accumulating at least 1,000 receiving yards in each campaign. Many fantasy managers were worried that Baker Mayfield would tank his production, but that has not been the case up to this point. Unfortunately, Evans picked up […]
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Is Kenny Pickett Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett was a fantasy football sleeper heading into this season, but he and the Steelers' offense have struggled mightily during the first month of the 2023 campaign. Now, the second-year signal-caller is banged up and could be at risk of missing games moving forward. We have his latest update. Is Pickett […]
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Justin Pugh Reuniting With Giants
Veteran offensive lineman Justin Pugh is signing with the New York Giants on Tuesday. The 33-year-old was a first-round pick by the Giants in 2013 and spent five seasons with the organization before joining the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. Pugh suffered a torn ACL in Week 6 of last season and is fully healthy for […]
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Denzel Mims Signing With Steelers
Free-agent wide receiver Denzel Mims is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was traded from the New York Jets to the Detroit Lions on July 20 but was released by Detroit just two months later. Given Mims' track record since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL […]
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Tee Higgins Says He Could Be Back This Week
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) exited the Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans with a rib injury. He suffered a rib fracture and early reports suggested he could be out for a few weeks. However, the 24-year-old said he does not think his injury will keep him out for an extended period […]
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Jonathan Taylor To Practice Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is expected to practice on Wednesday. The former rushing champion began the 2023 season on the PUP list after an offseason full of drama, including a public dispute with team owner Jim Irsay and a trade request. However, it appears Taylor is going to return and play for […]
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Cam Jurgens Deemed Week To Week
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens (foot) is being considered week to week after leaving the Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders early with a foot injury. The second-year guard is the only new starter on the team's offensive line from last year's NFC Championship run. In his absence, 27-year-old Sua Opeta will fill […]
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Desmond Ridder Not Being Benched
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled mightily in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The second-year Cincinnati product completed 19 of his 31 passing attempts for 191 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Atlanta scored just one touchdown and lost the game 23-7. Many have speculated that Taylor Heinicke could be given the […]
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Jimmy Garoppolo To Remain Starter When Healthy
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) is still in concussion protocol after missing Sunday's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He has now been in the protocol for a week. Head coach Josh McDaniels said the veteran signal-caller is still the team's starting quarterback when he returns from the injury. Rookie Aidan […]
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DeAndre Hopkins Totals 63 Yards In Week 4
Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught four of his six targets for 63 yards in the 27-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 31-year-old nearly caught a long touchdown from Ryan Tannehill and was stopped just short of another touchdown, so he was close to producing a big fantasy day. Tennessee's offense has posted […]
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Ryan Tannehill Posts 240 Yards, Touchdown Pass In Win
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill completed 18 of his 25 passing attempts for 240 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4. Tennessee's offensive line held up and gave Tannehill time to throw, so he posted another efficient outing in the win. Still, he failed to post enough fantasy points […]
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Posts 51 Yards, Touchdown In Win
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine hauled in five of his six targets for 51 yards and a touchdown in the 27-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old stepped into an increased role in the absence of Treylon Burks (knee) and delivered a solid outing. If Burks remains out against the Indianapolis Colts next […]
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Derrick Henry Bounces Back Against Bengals
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 22 times for 122 yards and a touchdown in the blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He also caught one pass for 11 yards and completed a two-yard pass for a touchdown. It was a big performance for the 29-year-old, just a week after being held to just […]
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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 4: Jerome Ford, Amari Cooper, Jakobi Meyers
It's still early in the 2023 NFL season, meaning fantasy managers are still tasked with making tough lineup decisions based on limited data. Jerome Ford, Amari Cooper, and Jakobi Meyers are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Ford has been elevated to the Browns' RB1 role after the season-ending injury of Nick Chubb, Cooper […]
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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 4: De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, George Pickens
With just three weeks of the 2023 NFL season in the books, it can be tough to make start-or-sit decisions based on limited data. De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, and George Pickens are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Achane and Mostert both went nuclear in Week 3, and Pickens has been an early-season riser […]
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Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 4: Adam Thielen, Alvin Kamara, Joshua Palmer
The bulk of the Week 4 NFL slate is finally here, meaning it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Adam Thielen, Alvin Kamara, and Joshua Palmer are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Thielen is set to face his former team, Kamara is returning from a three-game […]
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Should I Start Alexander Mattison in Week 4? RB Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison came into the 2023 NFL season with an enhanced role after the organization released Dalvin Cook this offseason. The 25-year-old flashed in a few starts over the last few years but had never seen more than 166 touches in a season. He has delivered mixed results so far this […]
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Nick Westbrook-Ikhine To Play Bigger Role Against Bengals
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine should start for the Titans in two wide receiver sets against the Cincinnati Bengals in the absence of Treylon Burks (knee). Westbrook-Ikhine has seven receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown in three games thus far. The Titans' passing offense is far from reliable, but there are fantasy managers […]
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Overrated and Underrated College Football Teams - Reviewing NCAA CFB Rankings For Week 5
With a month of the 2023 college football season in the books, the ranking of the top teams is beginning to become clear. This season, it seems like a ton of programs are failing to establish themselves as title favorites, while others look like clear pretenders early in the year. We'll get more clarity as […]
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Sam LaPorta Puts Up 56 Yards In Win
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught four of his five targets for 56 yards in the Thursday Night Football win over the Green Bay Packers. It wasn't a massive boom performance for the rookie tight end, but it should keep fantasy managers in PPR leagues afloat ahead of the full Week 4 slate. LaPorta […]
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Amon-Ra St. Brown Scores Touchdown Against Packers
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught five of his seven targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in the Week 4 win over the Green Bay Packers. It wasn't a nuclear target or reception game for the third-year wideout, but he ultimately delivered for fantasy managers with the end zone trip. When the […]
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