Dak Prescott Suffers Calf Strain, In Protective Boot

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) was in a protective boot after the Week 6 overtime win over the New England Patriots with what the team is calling a right calf strain. Prescott will be re-evaluated on Monday after coming down with the injury on the final play of the game in which he tossed […]

Cardinals Place Corey Peters On COVID-19 List

The Arizona Cardinals placed defensive lineman Corey Peters on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday and elevated defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. The Cardinals have dealt with some COVID-19 issues this week, losing top pass-rusher Chandler Jones and head coach Kliff Kingsbury for the Week […]

Marcus Cannon Out 12 Weeks After Having Surgery

Houston Texans offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (back), who was placed on Injured Reserve last week, recently underwent back surgery to fix a herniated disc and is now out roughly 12 weeks, according to a source. Cannon is unlikely to return the rest of this season. With Cannon expected to miss the rest of the year, […]

Julio Jones Will Return On Monday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) practiced in full all week and will be active on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills in Week 6. Jones will return after a two-game absence, but it's a tough matchup against a team that is allowing the fewest fantasy points per game (14.4) to the wide receiver […]

Antonio Gibson Officially Active Against Chiefs

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is officially active on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Gibson continues to play through a stress fracture in his shin, but it hasn't limited him at all on game days. The 23-year-old has averaged 17 touches in the last two weeks and he's carried the ball […]

Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown Active On Sunday

Washington Football Team wide receivers Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and Dyami Brown (knee) are both active in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaurin tweaked his hamstring in practice on Friday and was listed as questionable, but Washington was being extra cautious with their star receiver. The 26-year-old is Washington's top target, and he could […]

Kadarius Toney In, Darius Slayton Out Against Rams

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) is active for the Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Rams, but receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) will miss his third straight game. Toney, a first-round pick this spring, blew up for 10 catches on 13 targets for 189 yards with running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) […]

T.J. Hockenson Active Against Bengals

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) is active on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after coming into the game with a questionable tag. Hockenson has been limited by a knee injury in recent weeks but has played through it. While he's seen a normal workload in terms of snaps, Hockenson has only six catches […]

D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams Both Active

Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift (groin) and Jamaal Williams (hip, illness) are both active on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after being listed as questionable coming into the game. There was never much of a doubt that the Lions would have both of their running backs this weekend. With not many great options to […]

Allen Robinson II Active Against Packers

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (ankle), who was listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, is active on Sunday. Linebacker Khalil Mack (foot) and defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (groin) are also active after being questionable. Receiver Breshad Perriman is once again a healthy scratch. Robinson and Darnell Mooney will […]

Melvin Gordon III Expected To Play Sunday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip) is expected to play on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, according to a source. Gordon was listed on the final injury report as questionable, but it appears he'll suit up and continue to split the backfield with impressive rookie Javonte Williams. Gordon has been banged […]

Chiefs Defense Making A Big Change In Week 6

Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill is expected to start at safety moving forward, with veteran incumbent Daniel Sorensen headed to a reserve role, beginning in Week 6 against the Washington Football Team. Sorensen allowed a 61-yard pass to Stefon Diggs and then a 53-yard touchdown pass to Dawson Knox in last week's loss to […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Play Against Cardinals

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (knee, wrist) is beat up, but head coach Kevin Stefanski said he looked good in practice on Friday and will get more work than usual on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals with Nick Chubb (calf) ruled out. However, Hunt will also be on somewhat of a pitch count. "I […]

Rodrigo Blankenship Placed On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (groin) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and elevated kicker Michael Badgley and safety Jordan Lucas from the practice squad to the active roster in corresponding moves. Blankenship had already been ruled out for Week 6 against the Houston Texans, but he'll now be forced to miss at least […]

T.Y. Hilton Activated From Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts activated wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (neck) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, and he's likely to make his season debut in Week 6 against the Houston Texans. It remains to be seen how many snaps Hilton will actually play this Sunday after Hilton was pumping the brakes earlier this week on whether he'd […]

Packers To Be Without Kevin King In Week 6

Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (shoulder) has been ruled out in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears because of a shoulder injury he suffered in last week's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Green Bay will also be without starting corner Jaire Alexander (shoulder) after he went on Injured Reserve last week. It may not […]

Cam Newton Vaccinated And Still Eyeing A Return

Former New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is now fully vaccinated and is still looking to find a team in 2021, according to sources. The topic of Newton not being vaccinated was a big topic of discussion in the preseason when he was still a member of the Patriots after he was forced to miss […]

Chris Carson Hasn't Had Any Setbacks

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from a neck injury, according to a source, but he's still not 100 percent symptom-free. The Seahawks wanted to give him more time to heal, which is why they placed him on the short-term Injured Reserve on Friday, which will keep […]

Tua Tagovailoa Activated From IR, On Track To Start

The Miami Dolphins officially activated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) off Injured Reserve on Saturday, and he is on track to start in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Dolphins also elevated wide receivers Isaiah Ford and Kirk Merritt from the practice squad to the active roster for this weekend's game. Tagovailoa returned […]

Broncos Defense Must Limit Big Plays In Week 6

The Denver Broncos defensive line should have the advantage in Week 6 against a Las Vegas Raiders offensive line that ranks 20th in pressure rate allowed and 31st in yards per carry. The key will be limiting big plays in the passing game, as they've allowed seven completions of 30-plus yards this year, which is […]

Brandon McManus - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus will be looking to stay perfect in a big matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6. McManus has made all 11 of his field-goal attempts and all nine of his extra-point tries through five weeks to rank him as the No. 8 fantasy kicker. The move from […]

Noah Fant - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had just three catches for 20 yards and wasn't targeted until the fourth quarter in the Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The reason? His lack of involvement was a direct result of the team's decision to slow down Pittsburgh's edge rushers. The Las Vegas Raiders have some […]

Tim Patrick - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick hasn't put up gaudy numbers or done anything overly special with Jerry Jeudy sidelined by a high ankle sprain, but he is quietly one of the NFL's best receivers. Through five weeks, Patrick leads the NFL by a wide margin with a plus-15.8% catch rate over expected. Oh, and […]

Courtland Sutton - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton woke up in the Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, catching seven of his 11 targets for 120 yards and his first touchdown of the season. Aside from his two 100-yard games, though, Sutton has been pretty quiet despite ranking second behind Davante Adams with 644 air yards […]

Javonte Williams - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams seems to waiting patiently for his true breakout game with Melvin Gordon III (hip), who is questionable for Week 6 against the Las Vegas Raiders, dealing with nagging injuries in recent weeks. Williams has gains of 31 and 49 yards, respectively, in the last two games and is […]

Teddy Bridgewater - Week 6 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and the offense will be looking to carry over their fourth-quarter success in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers into a Week 6 meeting with the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. The Broncos scored 13 points on 10 first downs and 205 yards of total offense in comeback mode in the […]

Kliff Kingsbury Tests Positive For COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. Quarterbacks coach Cam Turner and defensive lineman Zach Allen also tested positive and will be out this weekend. Defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who has head-coaching experience from his time in Denver, […]

Rodrigo Blankenship Won't Kick In Week 6

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (groin) will be out for Week 6 against the Houston Texans. Blankenship has been a low-end streaming option in fantasy through the first five weeks of the season by making 11 of his 14 field-goal opportunities and seven of his eight extra points, but […]

Justin Jackson Will Play Against Ravens

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley said that running back Justin Jackson (groin) will play in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing last week's 47-42 barnburner of a win over the Cleveland Browns. The Chargers will decide between rookie Larry Rountree III and Joshua Kelley for the third running back spot on […]

Josh Jacobs' Illness Won't Keep Him From Playing

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (illness) was removed from the final injury report for Week 6 against the division-rival Denver Broncos after he missed practice on Thursday but returned to a limited practice on Friday. He'll have his work cut out for him against a Broncos defense that's allowed only 344 rushing yards […]