Quintez Cephus Officially Lands On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions officially placed wide receiver Quintez Cephus (collarbone) on the Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In corresponding moves, the team signed receiver Javon McKinley to the practice squad and released tight end Jared Pinkney from the practice squad. Cephus broke his collarbone in the Week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is likely […]

Seahawks Work Out Blake Bortles

The Seattle Seahawks worked out quarterback Blake Bortles on Tuesday. It comes in the wake of Russell Wilson rupturing a tendon in one of the fingers on his throwing hand in last Thursday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Wilson underwent surgery on his finger and could miss as much as six to eight weeks. […]

Broncos Add John Brown To Practice Squad

The Denver Broncos signed veteran wide receiver John Brown to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. With the addition of Brown, Denver adds speed to the outside after the season-ending injury to second-year pass-catcher KJ Hamler (knee). Brown was with the Las Vegas Raiders in training camp and the preseason, but he […]

Tua Tagovailoa Designated To Return From IR

The Miami Dolphins have designated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) to return from Injured Reserve. Tagovailoa is eligible to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 this Sunday. The first-round signal-caller resumed throwing last week and did so again on Monday, so he's trending towards a return this weekend. The 23-year-old went 16-for-27 for 202 […]

Trey Lance Suffers Knee Sprain In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (knee) suffered a left knee sprain in the Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in his first career NFL start. The injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, but Lance could be sidelined for a week or two. The good news is the 49ers have […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Be Ready After Week 6 Bye

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) is "doing good," and the plan is for him to return to the starting job after the team's Week 6 bye. If healthy, Garoppolo is expected to be the starter in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance suffered […]

Broncos Defense Gives Up 27 Points To Steelers

The Denver Broncos defense ranked among the league's best after the first three weeks of the season against some of the weakest teams in the NFL. After two straight losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, they suddenly aren't looking as strong. In the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Steelers, Denver's D allowed […]

Dallas Goedert Placed On COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Dallas Goedert on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unknown whether Goedert actually tested positive for the virus, but either way, he's unlikely to play on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. The 26-year-old will need to be asymptomatic and produce two negative tests in […]

Tom Brady's Thumb Wrapped On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (thumb) had his right thumb wrapped again on Tuesday, but he's expected to be fine for the Thursday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Brady was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report after injuring his thumb in the Week 5 win over […]

Damien Harris Avoids Serious Injury

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (chest, rib) checked out OK after the Week 5 win over the Houston Texans, according to a source. Harris was limited during the game with rib and chest injuries, but tests have ruled out any major injuries, and he's considered day-to-day. He carried the ball 14 times for […]

Brandon McManus Stays Perfect In Defeat

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus stayed perfect on the season in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, making both of his field goals (long of 39 yards) and his lone extra-point try. Both of Denver's field-goal chances came in the first half. Trailing big in the second half, the Broncos […]

Noah Fant Disappoints In Loss To Pittsburgh

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had just three catches on four targets for 20 yards in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. If fantasy managers want to take anything away from this dud, it was encouraging that he played on a season-high 95 percent of the offensive snaps. His four targets […]

Kendall Hinton Scores First Career Touchdown

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton, who became famous last year when he was the team's emergency quarterback due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the QB room, caught his first career touchdown in the Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hinton caught two of his three targets on the day for 25 yards and […]

Tim Patrick Has Season-High Seven Catches In Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick didn't find the end zone for the third straight game, but he did have a season-high seven receptions on nine targets for 89 yards in the 29-17 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Patrick's nine targets were second to only Courtland Sutton, and his seven catches tied Sutton […]

Courtland Sutton Goes Over 100 Yards And Scores

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton gave his fantasy managers a scare on Friday when he rolled his ankle in practice, making him questionable to play in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sutton ended up playing and dominating, catching seven of his team-high 11 targets for 120 yards and his first touchdown of the […]

Melvin Gordon III Doesn't Do Much Against Steelers

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III struggled to get anything going in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Gordon had one more carry than rookie Javonte Williams, but he generated just 34 yards on his nine carries (3.8 yards per tote) while also catching both of his targets for […]

Javonte Williams Leads Broncos In Rushing In Week 5

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams had one fewer carry than backfield mate Melvin Gordon in the 27-19 Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he led the team with 61 rushing yards on his eight carries (7.6 yards per carry). Williams also caught all three of his targets for an additional 25 […]

Teddy Bridgewater Throws Two TDs In Return From Concussion

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion), who was questionable coming into the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, was cleared from the concussion protocol and went 24-for-38 for 288 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the 27-19 loss on Sunday. The interception, which he forced into coverage on a fourth-down play with time […]

Russell Wilson Could Be Out 6-8 Weeks

The Seattle Seahawks are bracing for quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) to miss at least a month and possibly six to eight weeks after he ruptured his middle-finger tendon in the Thursday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to sources. Wilson will likely need surgery to fix the tendon, with the Seahawks considering his […]

Chris Hubbard Expected To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Chris Hubbard (triceps) is expected to have season-ending surgery on his triceps, according to sources. Hubbard suffered the injury in the season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and hadn't played since. The good news for the Browns offensive line is that left tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle), who is questionable to […]

Elijah Mitchell Set To Return In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (shoulder) was able to practice in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 5 injury report. Mitchell will play this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after missing the last two games. Fellow rookie Trey Sermon didn't do a whole lot with lead-back duties in […]

Patriots O-Line In Shambles Entering Week 5

The New England Patriots have ruled out right guard Shaq Mason (abdomen) and right tackle Trent Brown (calf) for Week 5 against the Houston Texans, while left tackle Isaiah Wynn and left guard Mike Onwenu remain on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Center David Andrews is the only healthy starter on the offensive line heading into this […]

David Njoku Questionable For Week 5

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (knee) is questionable for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers after getting in a limited practice on Friday. Njoku missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so his return to practice Friday will give him a chance to suit up on Sunday. Through four games, Njoku has seven catches […]

George Kittle Listed As Doubtful

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) has been listed as doubtful to play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle had a full workload while playing through the calf injury in the Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, but he caught only four of his 11 targets for 40 yards. Make […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Officially Out In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance will make his first NFL start against the division rivals. Garoppolo missed practice all week and could be in danger of missing Week 6 as well. Lance tossed two touchdowns in relief […]

Justin Jackson Doubtful To Face The Browns

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (groin) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after missing practice on Thursday and Friday. Jackson has operated as the No. 3 running back behind Austin Ekeler and rookie Larry Rountree III this year, so he hasn't been on the fantasy radar. […]

Andy Dalton Removed From Final Injury Report

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final Week 5 injury report against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Bears had been saying all along that Dalton would remain the starter once he was healthy, but that tune changed earlier this week when they announced that rookie […]

D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams Questionable

Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (hip) are both listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings after practicing in a limited fashion all week. Swift has been questionable all year but hasn't missed a game, and both running backs seem likely to suit up on Sunday. Although Williams […]

Courtland Sutton Now Questionable To Play In Week 5

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (ankle) rolled his ankle in practice on Friday and will now be questionable for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after practicing on a limited basis. Outside of a big performance in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sutton has done very little for fantasy managers, and now he […]

Julio Jones To Miss Second Straight Game

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jones didn't practice all week. The good news for Tennessee is that A.J. Brown (hamstring) is expected to return after also missing the Week 4 loss to the New York Jets. […]