David Peralta Starting On Bench In Game 2

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder David Peralta will remain on the bench for Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie. Peralta has been on the bench for the first two games of the Wild-Card Series against the Guardians against right-handed pitchers, and it could be […]

Ryan Helsley Going For MRI Exam

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (finger) went to get an MRI exam on the jammed middle finger of his pitching hand after he left his appearance in the Game 1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild-Card Series on Friday. Manager Oliver Marmol said Helsley reported a lack of feeling in […]

George Springer, Santiago Espinal In Game 2 Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (wrist) and infielder Santiago Espinal (oblique) are both in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Springer is in center field and hitting leadoff, while Espinal is manning the keystone and batting ninth. Springer was hit […]

Kevin Gausman Starting Game 2 Of Wild-Card Series

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (finger) has been tabbed to start Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners as the team looks to avoid elimination, according to manager John Schneider. Gausman departed his final start of the regular season early due to a cut on his right […]

Chris Taylor To Take Live At-Bats Sunday, Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (neck) has responded well to a cortisone injection that he received this week and will take live at-bats on Sunday and Monday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. If he's able to come out of those sessions healthy, he'll likely be included on the roster for the National League Division […]

X-Rays Negative On George Springer's Wrist

X-rays came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer's wrist after he was hit by a pitch in the Game 1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the American League Wild-Card Series on Friday, according to manager John Schneider. Springer was hit by the pitch in the eighth inning and managed to finish […]

Jacob deGrom To Start Game 2 Against Padres

New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom will officially get the start in Game 2 of the National League Wild-Card Series against the San Diego Padres on Saturday as the Mets look to avoid an early exit in this year's postseason. The Mets were hoping to save their ace for the National League Division Series against […]

Isaac Paredes In Game 2 Lineup For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes is getting the start at second base and is hitting sixth in the batting order in Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie as the Rays look to avoid elimination in the series. Paredes hit only .205 in […]

Jake Elliott Won't Play Against Cardinals

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott (ankle) was officially ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Elliott wasn't able to practice this week after suffering a right ankle injury in the Week 4 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Eagles are expected to bring up Cameron Dicker from the practice squad to the active […]

Brevin Jordan Will Sit Again In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (ankle) will miss yet another game in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans released Pharaoh Brown earlier this week, so O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins will continue to split playing time at the position for the Texans this weekend against the Jaguars. In last week's loss to […]

Dak Prescott Ruled Out For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. Prescott's injured thumb still isn't strong enough to grip a football, so he'll miss his fourth straight game. However, barring any setbacks, there's a good chance that the 29-year-old will return to start in the Week […]

Zach Wilson Good To Go In Week 5

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (ankle) practiced in full each of the last two days and has been cleared to play in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Wilson was removed from the final injury report on Friday. Also, all signs are pointing towards left tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) coming off Injured Reserve to […]

Breece Hall Cleared For Sunday's Game

New York Jets rookie running back Breece Hall (knee) put in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report. He will play in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins after getting in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Michael Carter will remain involved next to Hall in New York's backfield, […]

Mac Jones Officially Listed As Doubtful

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) is officially doubtful to play against the Detroit Lions in Week 5 after suffering a severe high-ankle sprain in Week 3. Jones has been practicing with the team on a limited basis, but he's not ready to return as the starter under center and may not be ready […]

Tony Pollard Questionable With Illness

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (illness) missed practice on Friday and is now listed as questionable to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. It's bad news for anyone that was considering starting Pollard this Sunday against LA. He'll become a much riskier flex play with the Cowboys game not starting until […]

Rondale Moore Given Questionable Tag In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Moore will be a game-time decision, and on the later slate of games on Sunday, he'll become an even harder-to-trust flex play in deeper fantasy leagues. […]

Marquise Brown, A.J. Green Will Play Against Eagles

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marquise Brown (foot) and A.J. Green (knee) both practiced in full on Friday and were taken off the final injury report. They will both be active in Week 5 against the 4-0 undefeated Philadelphia Eagles. Brown will remain Arizona's No. 1 wideout, but he draws a tough matchup against Eagles shutdown […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Questionable For Week 5

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (groin) are both listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the New York Jets. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reports that head coach Mike McDaniel is very hopeful that Hill will play on Sunday. The Dolphins will manage Hill's quad injury after he popped […]

CeeDee Lamb Expected To Play Against Rams

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (groin) will practice on Friday and Saturday and is expected to play in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. Lamb is officially listed as questionable on the final injury report, but fantasy managers should leave him locked into their starting lineups this weekend. The 23-year-old popped up on […]

Jarvis Landry Questionable For Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks, but the team feels pretty good about him playing on Sunday. With Michael Thomas (foot) missing his second straight game this weekend, Landry will once again have a big opportunity to make some […]

Kyle Pitts' Injury Not Believed To Be Long-Term

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said that tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) isn't expected to be out long term after being ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pitts woke up more sore than usual in the days following the Week 4 loss to the Cleveland Browns, and he […]

Diontae Johnson Off The Week 5 Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (hip) practiced in full on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will play in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills after popping up on the injury report on Thursday. Johnson had the worst game of his season so far in the Week 4 loss […]

David Montgomery Listed As Questionable

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (ankle) is officially listed as questionable to play in the Week 5 contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Montgomery got in limited practice sessions each of the last two days, so he certainly has a chance to play this weekend after missing the Week 4 loss to the New York […]

Chris Godwin, Russell Gage Ready To Play Against Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Chris Godwin (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) were both taken off the final injury report on Friday and will suit up in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Godwin tweaked his hamstring in the season opener and finally returned in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching […]

Julio Jones, Breshad Perriman Questionable For Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Julio Jones (knee) and Breshad Perriman (hamstring, knee) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Both players were limited all week, giving them a pretty good chance to play this Sunday. Jones returned for the first time since the season opener in last week's loss […]

Andy Dalton To Make Another Start, Jameis Winston Out Again

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen announced that backup quarterback Andy Dalton will make his second straight start in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks with Jameis Winston (ankle, back) set to miss his second straight game. Winston is dealing with four small fractures in his back and an ankle injury, and he didn't […]

Michael Thomas Will Miss Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Seattle Seahawks. It will be Thomas' second straight missed start. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for next week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. With Thomas out again, rookie first-rounder Chris Olave and slot man Jarvis […]

Rashod Bateman, Justice Hill Ruled Out For Week 5

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) and running back Justice Hill (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football. Bateman missed practice all week and needs to be benched this weekend by his fantasy managers. With the 22-year-old out, Devin Duvernay and Demarcus Robinson should be […]

Brad Hand Good To Go For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Brad Hand (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and is on the team's roster for the National League Wild-Card Series against the St. Louis Cardinals this weekend. Hand was put on the injured list on Sept. 22 with left elbow tendinitis, but he's recovered and will be available out […]

Starling Marte Included On Wild-Card Roster

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) is on the team's Wild-Card Series roster against the San Diego Padres this weekend. The Mets have also included rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder/first baseman Darin Ruf (neck), while third baseman Mark Vientos was left off the roster. The 33-year-old Marte has been out for a month […]