Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6

Can you believe we're already on our way to Week 6 of the NFL? The season is flying along, even with a lot of bumps along the way. This week saw some wild performances from some unexpected places, including Steelers rookie Chase Claypool going all the way off. It's a great time to get Claypool […]

Tuesday Night Football Starts and Sits: Bills vs Titans

It's Tuesday football time! And no, this article isn't about a MAC football game between Akron and Bowling Green -- it's about an actual NFL game on a Tuesday night. After having their Week 4 game postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak, the Tennessee Titans have had their Week 5 game pushed as far it […]

Terry McLaurin Disappoints Against Rams

The Washington Football Team's offense struggled mightily against the Rams, with only one wide receiver catching more than one pass. That receiver was Terry McLaurin, but being the best wideout of the afternoon didn't matter much in this, as he only finished with three catches for 26 yards. It was a weird day that featured […]

J.D. McKissic Leads Washington In Receptions

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic was the team's leading receiver in Week 5, catching six passes for 46 yards. He was a favorite checkdown option for quarterback Alex Smith in the second half. McKissic is a solid receiving back, but likely won't get the necessary workload moving forward to be a startable play […]

Antonio Gibson Struggles Against Rams

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson could never find his footing against the Rams on Sunday, carrying the ball 11 times for 27 yards. He did add five catches for 24 yards to help his fantasy line in PPR leagues, but overall it was a disappointing showing for the rookie. In this low-volume offense, […]

Kyle Allen Rushes For Touchdown

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen rushed for a seven-yard touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Beyond that, though, it was a forgettable day. He was 9-for-13 for 74 yards and left the game after taking a hard hit from Rams corner Jalen Ramsey. Though cleared to return, the team let veteran […]

Alex Smith Struggles In NFL Return

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith returned to the field on Sunday for the first time since a devastating leg injury in 2018. It was not a great showing for Smith, who was 9-for-17 for just 37 yards. Head coach Ron Rivera has already said Kyle Allen will start next week, so it's back to […]

Goran Dragic Will Play Game 6

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (foot) was doubtful for Sunday's NBA Finals Game 6 against the Lakers, but intends to play and is listed as active. Playing with a plantar fascia tear seems like a bad idea, but Dragic reportedly has been told he won't reinjure himself by playing. Dragic won't be near 100 percent […]

Solid Week 5 Performance By Randall Cobb

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb had a solid performance in the team's Week 5 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching all six of his targets for 47 yards. Cobb's role moving forward seems to be as the team's short yardage passing weapon, and while that won't lead to huge numbers, it does put Cobb […]

Darren Fells Finds End Zone In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells caught two passes for 57 yards and a touchdown in the team's Week 5 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Jordan Akins out, Fells got to see a slightly bigger workload, which resulted in his usage not just being relegated to red zone duty. He still finished with just […]

Will Fuller V Catches Touchdown In Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V caught four passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fuller was targeted eight times, second-most on the team. It appears Houston's offense is opening up some, which is good news moving forward for Fuller, even if his yardage total isn't quite […]

Brandin Cooks Has Explosive Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks showed why the Texans traded for him in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cooks finished with eight catches on 12 targets, with 161 yards and a touchdown. This is who former GM Bill O'Brien thought he was getting, and in the first game since O'Brien's firing, Cooks delivered. […]

David Johnson Has Strong Performance Against Jaguars

Houston Texans running back David Johnson had been trending down, but a strong performance in Week 5 might help put him back on a positive track. Johnson had 17 carries for 96 yards and also added seven receiving yards on two catches. It appears that with offensive coordinator Tim Kelly calling plays, one thing is […]

Deshaun Watson Leads Texans To First 2020 Victory

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson helped Houston finally get a mark in the victory column against the Jaguars in Week 5. Watson was 25-for-35 for 359 yards with three touchdowns and a pair of interceptions. He also added 25 rushing yards. Freed from former head coach Bill O'Brien's reins, the Texans offense looked like a […]

Keelan Cole Scores Touchdown Against Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. Cole finished with two catches for 25 yards. While he was targeted six times, Cole's role has been trending down, and even with the touchdown he doesn't seem like more than a bye week replacement option going forward for […]

Collin Johnson Catches First NFL Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Collin Johnson caught the first touchdown of his NFL career on Sunday. Entering the game with just two career receptions, Johnson was targeted four times, catching three passes for 30 yards. The increased workload is interesting to note, but Johnson's role is still not big enough at this point for […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Leads Team In Receptions

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. caught a team-high seven passes for 79 yards in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. The rookie continues to see an increase in his usage and has established himself as the No. 2 receiver on this team. While his usage won't be consistent enough to make Shenault a […]

James Robinson Fails To Score In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back James Robinson had a middling Week 5 performance against the Houston Texans. Robinson had 13 carries for 48 yards and caught five passes for 22 yards. It wasn't a bad performance for Robinson, though Houston's struggles on run defense had fantasy managers expecting a stronger game from the first-year rusher. […]

Gardner Minshew II Throws For 300 Yards In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II was forced to throw a lot against the Texans on Sunday, tossing the ball 49 times. He completed 31 of them for 301 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Minshew also added 18 yards on the ground on four carries. It was a solid performance for Minshew, who is […]

Kyle Allen Cleared To Return

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen has been cleared to return for the second half after exiting after a hard hit in the first half. With Allen off the field, fans got the chance to see Alex Smith on the field for the first time in two years. Allen should be back in as the […]

Raheem Mostert Officially Active For Week 5

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is officially a go for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. We'll see what kind of usage Mostert gets, but he should be deployed as a flex play at best this week. His return also means that Jeff Wilson Jr. isn't playable in most formats now, and […]

Jordan Howard Is Surprise Inactive

Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard is a surprise inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Howard's role this year has mostly been down near the end zone, so maybe the Dolphins just want to make some more space on the active roster for versatile players? If Howard is indeed healthy, this doesn't bode well […]

Kyle Allen Leaves Field After Hard Hit

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen took a hard hit to the head from Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, sending him off the field and putting veteran Alex Smith in at quarterback. It's unclear if Allen will return to the game, but Smith -- whose NFL career looked in jeopardy in 2018 after a devastating leg […]

Diontae Johnson Questionable To Return

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. With Johnson off the field, rookie Chase Claypool has been the biggest beneficiary, scoring the team's first two touchdowns. Johnson's a strong WR3 play when healthy, but we'll need to monitor this situation to see if what […]

Kelechi Osemele Carted Off

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Kelechi Osemele was carted off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders with what appeared to be a non-contact knee injury. If Osemele misses time, the Chiefs line will take a step backwards, though the skill and talent on this offense is too […]

NFL Optimistic That Titans/Bills Will Play Tuesday

Anything can happen, but even after a positive COVID test for a coach on Sunday, the NFL is optimistic that the Titans/Bills game for Tuesday will go on as scheduled. That would be huge for the Titans and the league, as a second missed game would lead to some serious scheduling issues moving forward.

NFL Not Ready To Create Week 18 Yet

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that while the NFL is leaving open the option to push the postseason back and add a Week 18 to help with the scheduling due to COVID postponements, the plan for now remains moving bye weeks around to fit games in the first 17 weeks. Late-season postponements could lead the […]

Joe Mixon Active For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (shin) will play on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Questionable all week, Mixon practiced on Friday and was expected to play, so no surprises here. Despite some inconsistency this season, season-long managers have to start Mixon as a low-end RB1 and hope that he gets more involved as a […]

Cam Akers Returns For Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (ribs) is back in Week 5, as the Rams face the Washington Football Team. There's a lot of pieces in this backfield and Akers will need to earn snaps over Darrell Henderson Jr. and Malcolm Brown, so Akers isn't a great fantasy option in his return and rates […]

Eagles Still Without DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery

The Philadelphia Eagles offense is still in poor shape, as they are without Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson once again. Tight end Hakeem Butler -- a college wide receiver -- is inactive as well. So, it looks like another week for Greg Ward to serve as the team's primary wide receiver. Ward's a solid WR3 […]