Week 5 Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

A quarter of the season is in the books. So what have we learned? The Dolphins are by far the worst team in the NFL and could lose all 16 games, but the Redskins aren't far behind and are turning to Colt McCoy at quarterback. The undefeated Chiefs, as expected, have the best offense in […]

Brandin Cooks In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) has been placed in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Sean McVay. McVay did say that Cooks has been asymptomatic since suffering the head injury in the Thursday night loss. The 26-year-old suffered the injury on his only catch (a 29-yarder) late in the game. […]

Gavin Lux Gets Nod At Keystone In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux will start at second base and bat eighth in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Friday against Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg. The 21-year-old rookie hit a pinch-hit home run in his first career playoff at-bat in Game 1 on Thursday. Lux tore it up in the […]

Max Scherzer Starting Game 3 Sunday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer will get the ball in Game 3 of the National League Division Series at home against the Dodgers on Sunday. Scherzer struggled in the wild-card win over the Brewers on Tuesday, allowing three runs (two home runs) in five innings. A bounce-back performance could easily be in the cards, […]

Howie Kendrick At Second, Ryan Zimmerman At 1B Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Howie Kendrick is starting at second base and is batting fifth on Friday against Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Ryan Zimmerman will get the start at first base and is batting sixth. Asdrubal Cabrera will start on the bench against the southpaw. Kendrick hit […]

Breshad Perriman Ruled Out Against Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (hamstring) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Saints. Perriman has done very little behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin this year, so he wouldn't have been a fantasy option even if he was active. As a result, rookie Scott Miller […]

Tre'Quan Smith Returning In Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report for Week 5 against the Buccaneers. Smith will return after a two-week absence, but he had just five catches for 75 yards and a touchdown in his two games. You can't take Smith […]

Sammy Watkins, Damien Williams Listed As Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring, shoulder) and running back Damien Williams (knee) are listed as questionable for Sunday night against the Colts in Week 5. Head coach Andy Reid said that Williams will play after putting in a full week of full practice. Watkins was limited on Friday after two full days […]

Mike Williams Says He'll Play Against Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), who is questionable for Week 5 against the Broncos, said that he will play on Sunday. He didn't travel with the team in Week 4 because he wanted his back spasms to calm down, but he had a good week of practice. "I’m playing," Williams said. "I’m […]

Melvin Gordon, Austin Ekeler To Split Carries Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler are expected to split the workload in Week 5 against the Broncos. "I think it will be a lot of me and Austin flipping -- me going in, and then him going in -- flip-flopping. We'll be splitting the ball a lot," Gordon said. Gordon […]

T.Y. Hilton, Marlon Mack Questionable Against Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) and running back Marlon Mack (ankle) are listed as questionable for Sunday night against the Chiefs in Week 5. Hilton was limited the last two days of practice, while Mack returned to a full practice after two missed practices earlier in the week. Both Hilton and Mack should […]

Demaryius Thomas, Quinnen Williams Questionable

New York Jets wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) and rookie defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Eagles. Head coach Adam Gase said that Thomas has looked good in practice. "It's looking very positive for us," Gase said. It looks like Thomas will be active, but he's not […]

Mike Williams, Travis Benjamin, Virgil Green Questionable

Los Angeles Chargers wide receivers Mike Williams (back) and Travis Benjamin (hip) and tight end Virgil Green (groin) all practiced in full on Friday but are questionable for Week 5 against the Broncos. We'd expect all three players to be active after sitting out in Week 4. It's good news for quarterback Philip Rivers, who […]

Michael Gallup Good To Go For Sunday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee), who is questionable for Week 5 against the Packers, said he's good to go for Sunday. Gallup will be returning from a two-week absence and could have his snaps limited. It's also a tough matchup against a much improved Packers secondary, so Gallup is shaping up as a […]

Chargers Hesitant To Use Melvin Gordon

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn is hesitant to put too much on running back Melvin Gordon's shoulders in his first game of the season in Week 5 against the Broncos. "I don’t want to put him in there and play him too much, and I really don’t have to. I like what Austin […]

Davante Adams, Jamaal Williams Out Against Cowboys

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) and running back Jamaal Williams (concussion) missed practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Cowboys. The good news is that Adams' turf toe injury isn't serious, and he could return in Week 6. His absence means that Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Geronimo […]

Julian Edelman, Rex Burkhead Questionable Against Redskins

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (chest) and running back Rex Burkhead (foot) were limited in practice all week and are questionable for Week 5 against the Redskins. Wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) was taken off the final injury report. Both Edelman and Burkhead should play in this excellent matchup. Edelman hasn't been great […]

Mitch Trubisky Officially Out For Week 5

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Raiders in London. Trubisky was never expected to play in this game, especially with the Bears on bye in Week 6. There's a good chance that he winds up missing just this one game. Backup […]

Stefon Diggs Expected To Be Active Sunday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report, and all signs are pointing to him being active in Week 5 against the Giants. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Diggs has "already been punished" for missing practice and meetings earlier this week, but he was non-committal earlier on […]

James Conner Not On Final Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) got in a full practice on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the Ravens after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Conner will play on Sunday, but he could continue to lose touches to backfield mate Jaylen Samuels. Still, Conner should […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Vance McDonald Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) and tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens. Smith-Schuster did the "bare minimum" at practice on Friday but was listed as a full participant. He should be expected to play against a suddenly shaky Ravens Defense, but he's in danger […]

DJ Lemahieu At First Base, Edwin Encarnacion The DH

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is starting at first base and is hitting leadoff in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday against Twins starter Jose Berrios. Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. LeMahieu will take the place of the struggling Luke Voit in […]

Max Kepler, Marwin Gonzalez, Luis Arraez Playing Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder), utility man Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) and second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) are all in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday against Yankees lefty James Paxton. Kepler is in center field and is hitting sixth, Gonzalez is in left field and will […]

Parris Campbell, Darius Leonard Out Against Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen), linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion) and safety Malik Hooker (knee) will not play in Week 5 against the Chiefs on Sunday night. With T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) expected to return this weekend, Zach Pascal, Deon Cain and Chester Rogers will attempt to pick […]

Josh Allen, Devin Singletary Questionable For Week 5

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (concussion) and rookie running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Titans. Allen returned to a full practice on Friday, so it looks like he's cleared the concussion protocol and should be out there this Sunday, albeit in a tough matchup that will […]

Damien Williams Set To Play Sunday Night

The plan for now is for Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) to play on Sunday night in Week 5 against the Colts, according to head coach Andy Reid. Williams should be back in action after missing the last two games, but he's expected to take a back seat to LeSean McCoy, who […]

Vernon Davis, Jordan Reed Ruled Out

Washington Redskins tight ends Vernon Davis (concussion) and Jordan Reed (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Patriots. It just keeps getting worse for the Redskins. Reed hasn't played yet this year, although the team is still holding out hope that he'll play this year. Fantasy owners shouldn't be doing the same. […]

Tyreek Hill Won't Play In Week 5

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (collarbone) will not play in Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday night, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hill is getting closer, but his return won't come this weekend. That means that Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will continue to operate in three-receiver sets. Watkins […]

Terry McLaurin 50-50 For Week 5

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Patriots. Head coach Jay Gruden said McLaurin is probably 50-50 for Sunday and will be a game-time decision. The 'Skins need all the help they can get against New England this Sunday, but having McLaurin active […]

Colt McCoy Will Start Against Patriots

The Washington Redskins will start quarterback Colt McCoy in Week 5 against the Patriots. Case Keenum was benched in Week 4 and rookie Dwayne Haskins came in to throw three more interceptions, so head coach Jay Gruden went with the QB most familiar with his offense. McCoy draws an extremely tough matchup in the New […]