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 […]

Vikings Non-Committal On Stefon Diggs' Status

While Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Giants, head coach Mike Zimmer wouldn't commit to Diggs playing this Sunday. "I don’t know, we’ll see," Zimmer said. Diggs is reportedly unhappy with the direction of the offense -- he's not the only one (Adam Thielen) […]

Jaguars Defense Without Jalen Ramsey Again

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (back) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Panthers. It will be Ramsey's second straight game missed. His absence is great news for Panthers receivers D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel. Jacksonville's defense/special teams could still have a solid day against inexperienced quarterback Kyle Allen, but their upside is […]

Alex Erickson To Be Involved In Three-Receiver Sets

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receivers Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson will be the starting receivers in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Boyd will remain in the slot. Erickson started six games last year and set career highs in targets (six), catches (six) and yards (63) in Week 17 […]

Lorenzo Cain Not Expected To Need Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is not expected to need offseason knee surgery. Cain battled multiple injuries all season long, which caused him to have a down year. He hit a mediocre .260/.325/.372 with 11 home runs, 75 runs scored, 48 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 148 games. Cain has never been a […]

Julio Teheran Replacing Chris Martin On NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran will replace reliever Chris Martin, who strained his oblique on Thursday, on the team's National League Division Series roster against the Cardinals. It's a blow to the back end of Atlanta's bullpen after Mark Melancon blew the game against St. Louis in Game 1. Max Fried will now be […]

Max Kepler, Marwin Gonzalez, Luis Arraez On ALDS Roster

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder), utility man Marwin Gonzalez (oblique), second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) and infielder Ehire Adrianza (oblique) are all on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, which starts Friday. Kepler is the biggest name among this group after slugging 36 home runs, scoring 98 runs and […]

Edwin Encarnacion Likely To Be DH In Game 1

New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Twins and is likely to serve as the DH in Game 1 on Friday. Encarnacion hasn't played since Sept. 13, but he and the team are convinced he's healthy after he worked out on […]

Saquon Barkley Officially Ruled Out

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was officially ruled out for Week 5 against the Vikings. Barkley should obliterate his four- to eight-week timetable to return from a high ankle sprain, but he won't play this Sunday. Wayne Gallman will continue to serve as an RB2 as the lead back, but that might […]

Carlos Correa Hitting Seventh Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow on Friday. Correa missed the final two weeks of the regular season, so he's a much riskier fantasy option to start the playoffs. On the season as a […]

Eric Sogard On Roster, Jesus Aguilar, Nathaniel Lowe Left Off

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (foot) has made the roster for the American League Division Series against the Astros, while first baseman Jesus Aguilar and infielder Nathaniel Lowe weren't included. Sogard hasn't played since Sept. 15 and isn't in the starting lineup for Game 1 on Friday, but he'll provide a valuable bat […]

Avisail Garcia Not In Game 1 Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia, who hit a big home run in the wild-card win over the A's, is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday. Austin Meadows is leading off and playing right field, while Yandy Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and […]

Kenny Stills Will Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (ankle, hamstring) practiced again on Friday, but head coach Bill O'Brien said that Stills will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Falcons. The fact that Stills has practiced all week is a good sign, but he's still up in the air. The matchup against Atlanta is […]

Jets Defense Unlikely To Have C.J. Mosley Against Eagles

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Eagles. Mosley, the quarterback of the defense and a top IDP linebacker when healthy, hasn't played since the season opener. Without him on the field, you can't take the Jets Defense/special teams seriously as a fantasy option. Eagles running […]

Jay Gruden Not A Fan Of Dwayne Haskins?

There is a sense that Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden wasn't on board with the team drafting rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round, but it's just speculation, according to a report from The Washington Post. As a result, Haskins can sense that Gruden isn't high on him. Haskins came into the Week […]