Evan Engram, Olivier Vernon Ruled Out

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (knee) and defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) have both been ruled out for Week 5 against the Panthers. Engram isn't expected to return for another week or two, so his absence won't be a surprise. Rhett Ellison should continue to be the team's main tight end, but he […]

Sterling Shepard, Eli Apple Will Play

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (back), cornerback Eli Apple (groin), defensive tackle Damon Harrison (knee) and wide receiver Cody Latimer (knee) are not on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Panthers and will play on Sunday. With quarterback Eli Manning checking down often, Shepard has become somewhat of a safety […]

Josh Doctson In Walking Boot

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (heel) was seen in a walking boot at practice on Friday, according to a source. Doctson was injured in practice this week and looks unlikely to play on Monday night in a good matchup against the Saints leaky secondary. It's possible Doctson could miss multiple games, too, depending on […]

Adrian Peterson Moving Well In Practice

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) was moving around well in practice on Friday and looks good to go for Monday night against the Saints. Peterson has looked spry so far through three games and is coming back fresh off the team's bye week. In what could be a high-scoring game, Peterson has volume-based […]

Dalvin Cook Likely To Be Questionable

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) missed practice again on Friday, but head coach Mike Zimmer said on Thursday that Cook would probably be listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook looks more doubtful than questionable after not practicing all week. You should have no plans to use him this weekend. […]

C.J. Uzomah Could Be Main Tight End

ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell thinks that Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah has moved ahead of Tyler Kroft as the team's main pass-catching tight end with Tyler Eifert (ankle) likely done for the season. Uzomah has just seven catches on eight targets for 74 yards and a touchdown through four games, but expect his usage to […]

Giovani Bernard, John Ross Out Against Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) and wide receiver John Ross (groin) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Dolphins. The good news for Cincy is that Joe Mixon (knee) is back from his knee injury, and he will immediately enter the RB1 conversation as the workhorse back against Miami. Ross has […]

Damarious Randall, Christian Kirksey Should Play Sunday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Damarious Randall (heel) and linebacker Christian Kirksey (flu) will be questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens, but both players should be fine, according to head coach Hue Jackson. It's good news for a Browns defense that is looking to slow down a determined Joe Flacco in Week 5. Randall has been […]

Jarvis Landry, Antonio Callaway Off Injury Report

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Jarvis Landry (knee) and Antonio Callaway (knee) have both been taken off the Week 5 injury report and will play against the Ravens. It's a tough matchup, but Landry is the team's unquestioned top wideout and is a must-play in fantasy, especially PPR leagues. Callaway has intriguing upside but hasn't been […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Frustrated With Offense

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who has yet to score a touchdown through four games, is frustrated with the direction of the offense so far. "How come we can’t throw the ball for more than 20 yards? How come we don’t attempt or try to throw the ball for more than 20 […]

Steelers Want To Get James Conner More Involved

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner has underwhelmed since his big season opener, and offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner thinks it's his fault. “I probably just need to do a better job heating him up,” Fichtner said, referring to giving Conner more carries. “It’s just like quarterbacks, too. You get into a rhythm. And all good […]

Dolphins Not Looking To Get Kenyan Drake Involved More

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said the team will continue "splitting" snaps between running backs Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore. In the blowout loss to the Patriots in Week 4, Drake carried the ball just three times for three yards while Gore had 11 attempts. For the season, Gore has 35 carries to Drake's […]

D'Onta Foreman On Track To Return In A Couple Of Weeks

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is doing well in his rehab and is "on track" to return in a couple of weeks. With Lamar Miller not standing out through four weeks and now injured, Foreman has a chance to return and make his case for lead-back duties […]

Lamar Miller To Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said running back Lamar Miller (chest) will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Cowboys on Sunday night. With Houston playing on Sunday night, that basically makes Miller one to avoid this weekend unless you also have Alfred Blue handcuffed. Miller has been on the RB2/3 borderline […]

Giovani Bernard, John Ross Looking Unlikely For Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) didn't practice again on Friday and is not expected to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins. It's also unlikely that wide receiver John Ross (groin) plays this Sunday. Bernard had RB1 upside the last two weeks with Joe Mixon (knee) sidelined, but he is returning this week. […]

Still Hope That Geronimo Allison Will Be Cleared

There remains hope that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (concussion) can be cleared from the concussion protocol in order to play in Week 5 against the Lions on Sunday. Time is running out, though, and there's still a good chance Allison doesn't play. He had six catches on a season-high 11 targets for […]

Davante Adams To Practice Saturday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (calf) will return to practice on Saturday. It's a good sign for Adams, but he's likely to be questionable for Week 5 against the Lions and could even be a game-time decision. Adams is clearly the team's No. 1 wideout and quarterback Aaron Rodgers' favorite target. If he's […]

Randall Cobb Ruled Out For Week 5

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Lions. Cobb will have missed the team's last two games now, and he won't be a lock to return in Week 6. With Cobb out and Davante Adams (calf) and Geronimo Allison (concussion) questionable, the Packers may have […]

Greg Olsen Could Return This Week

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) practiced in limited fashion on Thursday and could return as early as this weekend against the Giants. He is recovering from a fractured right foot that he suffered in the season opener. "The fact that Olsen practiced yesterday, probably going to practice today, barring any setbacks could in […]

Chris Carson, Doug Baldwin Limited Thursday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) and wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) were limited in practice Thursday. It's a good sign for Carson after he missed practice Wednesday, although he was limited all of last week and was still inactive. If Carson returns, he'll now have to split carries with Mike Davis and Rashaad […]

Marquise Goodwin Returns To Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring, quadriceps) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. It puts Goodwin on track to return in Week 5 against the Cardinals, where he could be covered by cornerback Patrick Peterson. Not only is it a bad matchup, but Goodwin has become a […]

Darius Leonard Will Not Play Thursday

Despite being active, Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) and cornerback Nate Hairston (ankle) will not play on Thursday night against the Patriots. Leonard has four sacks through his first four games and has been a starting-caliber linebacker in IDP leagues. You'll have to find another option this week, though, With Hairston out, the […]

CC Sabathia Makes ALDS Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia and reliever Stephen Tarpley have been added to the roster for the American League Division Series against the Red Sox in favor of infielder Tyler Wade and catcher Kyle Higashioka. It's unknown if Sabathia will actually get a start in this series or if he'll just be an […]

Masahiro Tanaka To Start Game 2 Of ALDS

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka will start Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Red Sox on Saturday. Tanaka went 12-6 for the Yanks this year with a 3.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.2 K/9 across 27 starts. His problems come with the long ball, as he allowed 1.4 per […]

Rob Gronkowski, Josh Gordon Playing Thursday Night

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle) and wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) are both active on Thursday night against the Colts. Gronk's ankle injury was never deemed serious, but he'll likely be at less than 100 percent against Indy. As long as he's on the field, he's a must-start for fantasy owners. Gordon […]

Adam Vinatieri, Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo Active

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin), rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) are all active on Thursday night against the Patriots. Vinatieri might struggle for kicking opportunities if a banged-up Colts team is playing from behind all night, which makes him a weak fantasy play. Leonard and safety Clayton Geathers […]

Kevin Gausman, Sean Newcomb Could Start Games 3 And 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitchers Kevin Gausman and Sean Newcomb are the front-runners to pitch in Games 3 and 4, respectively, against the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. However, manager Brian Snitker wouldn't rule out using either pitcher or Julio Teheran in relief before then. Gausman was much better for the Braves than with […]

Travis Benjamin To Be Out 2-3 Weeks

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (foot) has a cast on his foot on Thursday and is expected to be out two to three weeks, according to a source. The Chargers are hoping he can return against the Titans in Week 7 or after the Week 8 bye. Benjamin aggravated his foot injury last […]

Charles Clay Misses Practice Thursday

Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay (ankle) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Clay had the same routine last week and had a season-high four catches on six targets for 40 yards in the 22-0 loss to the Packers last week. We'd expect Clay to play on Sunday against the Titans […]

Patriots Release Kenjon Barner Thursday

The New England Patriots released running back Kenjon Barner on Thursday in order to make room on the 53-man roster for wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is returning from a four-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Barner has already been released twice by the Pats this year. With Rex Burkhead on Injured Reserve, rookie Sony Michel […]