Frank Clark Active In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark (illness) is active in Week 5 against the Rams despite missing practice time this week while dealing with food poisoning. Clark will surely be needed against the high-flying Rams offense on Sunday, especially now that safety Earl Thomas (knee) is out for the season with a broken leg.

Tyler Higbee Playing Against Seahawks

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) is active in Week 5 against the Seahawks. Higbee has just three catches on five targets for 38 yards and a touchdown in four games this season. Even with the tight end position being extremely thin, fantasy owners can't realistically count on Higbee for consistent production.

Matt Breida, Richard Sherman, Joe Staley Active

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (shoulder), cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) and left tackle Joe Staley (knee) are all active for Week 5 against the Cardinals. Breida has been the much more impressive back than Alfred Morris through four weeks, and Breida is in the RB2/3 mix once again in a game where he […]

Marquise Goodwin, Jimmie Ward Inactive

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hamstring, quadriceps) and cornerback Jimmie Ward (hamstring) are both inactive for Week 5 against the Cardinals. Goodwin was a game-time decision but obviously didn't show the team enough to start him. So far he's been a bust after being a preseason breakout candidate. His ceiling and floor are […]

Larry Fitzgerald Active Against 49ers

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (back, hamstring), who was listed as questionable, is active in Week 5 against the 49ers. There wasn't much of a question as to whether Fitzgerald would play after he was questionable last week and played. The future Hall of Famer has been criminally underused in this struggling offense, but […]

Corey Clement Will Play In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (quadriceps), who was questionable coming into the game, is active in Week 5 against the Vikings. With Darren Sproles (hamstring) out since Week 1, Clement will serve as the primary backup to Jay Ajayi in a tough matchup. Clement doesn't have much standalone value in fantasy leagues behind Ajayi. […]

Dalvin Cook Out Against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook was a long shot to play coming into this one, so this shouldn't come as a surprise to his fantasy owners. The second-year back is now developing an injury-prone label and could become an early-round bust if […]

Brandon LaFell, DeAndre Washington Inactive Against Chargers

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell and running back Deandre Washington are both healthy inactives for Week 5 against the Chargers. Neither player has yet to be active for Oakland this season. You can continue ignoring them in all fantasy leagues.

Mitch Moreland Receiving Aggressive Treatment

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) is receiving "aggressive treatment" after injuring himself in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Saturday. There is no word on whether he will start in Game 3 on Monday. If Moreland doesn't start, expect to see Steve Pearce manning first base […]

David Price To Be Available In Relief

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he plans on having starting pitcher David Price available in relief in the coming days. Price didn't have it against the Yankees in Game 2 on Saturday night and only lasted 1 2/3 innings before being pulled. The left-hander hasn't had much postseason success. With him unlikely to […]

Yandy Diaz, Brandon Guyer To Start In Game 3

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that infielder Yandy Diaz and outfielder Brandon Guyer will be in the lineup in Game 3 of the American League Division Series against Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel on Monday. Diaz will serve as the designated hitter, while Edwin Encarnacion will handle first base, pushing Yonder Alonso to the bench. […]

Trevor Bauer Still An Option To Start Game 4

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona said that starting pitcher Trevor Bauer will be available out of the bullpen for Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Monday against the Astros. If the Indians force a Game 4 on Tuesday, Bauer and Shane Bieber will be options to start. Bauer has been used in […]

Justin Houston Suffers Hamstring Injury

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston (hamstring) left the game early in Week 5 against the Jaguars and is questionable to return. Houston and the Chiefs defense were getting a ton of pressure on Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles in the second half. Houston is a big part of this team's pass rush, so losing him […]

Nathan Eovaldi To Start Game 3 Of ALDS

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Monday. Rick Porcello was initially scheduled to start in Game 3, but he worked in relief in Game 1 on Friday. Porcello could now be pushed to Game 4 in New York. Eovaldi was […]

Tyler Kroft Questionable To Return

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) left the game early with a right foot injury in Week 5 against the Dolphins and is questionable to return. Kroft didn't have any catches before departing, while fellow tight end C.J. Uzomah had one catch on his only target for 25 yards. With Tyler Eifert (ankle) done […]

Corey Grant Injured In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (foot) injured his foot in Week 5 against the Chiefs and is questionable to return. Grant had one carry for eight yards before leaving the game. If he's unable to return, T.J. Yeldon will be the workhorse in the backfield, with Brandon Wilds spelling him. With Leonard Fournette (hamstring) […]

David Bell May Be Favorite For Reds Manager Job

David Bell, who is a Cincinnati native and current farm director for the San Francisco Giants, appears to be the favorite for the Cincinnati Reds managerial opening. Bell is also the son of former big leaguer and manager Buddy Bell, who is currently a Reds executive. Interim manager Jim Riggleman, ex-Red Sox manager John Farrell, […]

David Dahl, Chris Iannetta Sitting In Game 3

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl and catcher Chris Iannetta are out of the lineup in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Sunday. Outfielder Matt Holliday is in left field and is hitting fifth against Brewers left-hander Wade Miley. Tony Wolters is behind the plate and is batting eighth. Dahl has now sat […]

Mitch Moreland Removed As Precaution In Game 2

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) left as a precaution with a tight hamstring in Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Saturday. It doesn't sound like Moreland is in danger of being replaced on the ALDS roster. If Moreland is back in the […]

Aaron Hicks Gets Good News From MRI

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks' (hamstring) MRI exam came back clean on Saturday. Hicks was held out of the lineup for Game 2 of the American League Division Series against the Red Sox on Saturday, but it looks like he avoided a serious injury and he could be back in there on Monday in […]

Kevin Gausman Available In Relief In Game 3

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman will be available out of the bullpen in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Sunday. “He'll be in the bullpen and be available as will, you know, everybody really. I'm not going to pitch Folty tomorrow. But all […]

Mychal Kendricks Fighting Suspension

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Mychal Kendricks, who is suspended indefinitely for insider trading, is fighting his suspension. Kendricks, the NFLPA and lawyers are fighting to prove that the league doesn't have the right to suspend him "indefinitely," according to league sources. Kendricks pleaded guilty to insider-trading charges on Sept. 6. He's trying to have a specific […]

Earl Thomas To Have Surgery This Week

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (leg) will have surgery to have a rod inserted into his broken leg this week, according to a source. The rod will increase the chances of healing and lower the refracture rate. Thomas should be 100 percent before free agency kicks off. With Thomas and Seattle at odds over a […]

Everson Griffen Not Expected To Return Anytime Soon

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is not expected to return to the team "anytime soon," according to a league source. The Pro Bowl defensive end continues to tend to his mental health. Another source said Griffen "could be back next week or could never play again, you just don't know when it comes to […]

Landry Jones Likely To Land A Job Soon

Free-agent quarterback Landry Jones, who has been busy working out for teams such as the Bills, Cowboys, Lions and Jaguars, is likely to land a job soon, according to a source. Jones was the former backup to Ben Roethlisberger in Pittsburgh. He won't have any fantasy value unless the starter ahead of him is injured. […]

Derek Anderson Expected To Sign With Bills

Free-agent quarterback Derek Anderson, who spent seven years as a mentor and backup to Cam Newton in Carolina, is expected to sign with the Buffalo Bills, according to sources. He is expected to be a mentor to rookie Josh Allen. Anderson would likely be an upgrade over current backup Nathan Peterman, but Anderson won't have […]

Saints Release Mike Gillislee

The New Orleans Saints released running back Mike Gillislee on Saturday. Gillislee had 16 carries for 43 yards in four games for the Saints, but he was expendable with Mark Ingram returning from his four-game suspension. Gillislee could land with another team in a short-yardage/goal-line role, but he doesn't carry much fantasy value.

Packers Not Worried About Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy

Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy is downplaying a potential rift between quarterback Aaron Rodgers and head coach Mike McCarthy. "We've seen this before," Murphy told NFL Network this week. "I think they've had a great relationship. It's just, two highly competitive people. The most important thing, they both want the same thing -- they […]

Leonard Fournette Could Miss Week 6

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring), who is out for Week 5, could also miss next week's game. Fournette's balky hamstring is now where it was a few weeks ago, so the Jags won't push their star running back. Injuries have plagued Fournette in his young career, and he's becoming an early-round bust for […]

Dalvin Cook A Long Shot To Play Against Eagles

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is a long shot to play in Week 5 against the Eagles. Backup Latavius Murray will start and see an increased workload unless Cook makes a miraculous recovery before game time. Cook had just 10 carries for 20 yards and didn't touch the ball in the second half […]