Noah Brown Not Spotted Early in Saturday's Practice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown (groin/knee) was not spotted early in Saturday's practice session ahead of Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Brown has missed the past three games with a groin injury but managed to practice in a limited capacity on both Thursday and Friday. His Saturday absence could be a rest […]

Deebo Samuel Sr. Not Present During Saturday's Practice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (heel) did not practice on Saturday ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Samuel played through the injury in Week 5 and was limited on Friday, but his Saturday absence raises legitimate concern about his availability for Monday Night Football. The former 49er has […]

Terry McLaurin Not Present at Practice on Saturday

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad) did not practice on Saturday, putting him on track to miss his third straight game. McLaurin has been sidelined since Week 3 and has struggled to make an impact this season, recording just 10 receptions for 149 yards with no touchdowns through three games. After ending his preseason […]

Trevor Etienne Set for Increased Workload in Week 6

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne is in line for an increased workload in Week 6. Over the past two weeks, Etienne has totaled 62 scrimmage yards on 12 touches, showing flashes of potential in limited opportunities. With Chuba Hubbard (calf) expected to miss his second straight game, both Rico Dowdle and Etienne should […]

49ers Exploring Pass-Rusher Trade Market

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team is exploring options on the pass-rusher market ahead of the trade deadline. According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the 49ers are expected to check in on Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who's currently playing on a one-year deal. Other potential targets include Maxx Crosby, Cameron […]

Jalen Ramsey Expected to Play in Week 6

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Ramsey suffered the injury during the team's Week 4 win over the Vikings, a game in which he recorded his first interception of the season. The three-time All-Pro will rejoin Joey Porter Jr. and Darius Slay, in what […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Set for Final Start Before Rashee Rice's Return

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster could be entering his final week of fantasy relevance. Through five games, the veteran has caught 16 of 21 targets for 168 yards and a touchdown, primarily operating out of the slot. Smith-Schuster has been a steady part of the Chiefs' passing attack, logging 74% of snaps and […]

Evan Engram Remains a Non-Factor Despite First Touchdown

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram found the end zone for the first time this season in Week 5, but his overall production remains underwhelming. Through five games, Engram has caught 12 of 19 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown while struggling to carve out a consistent role in Denver's offense. Engram continues to […]

Sam Darnold Emerging as a Top Fantasy Quarterback

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been one of the NFL's most efficient passers through the first five weeks of the season. The veteran has completed 73% of his passes (third-best in the NFL) while ranking seventh in both passing yards and touchdowns. After a breakout 2024 campaign in Minnesota, where he threw for 4,319 […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Set for Larger Role After Antonio Gibson Injury

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is poised for an increased workload moving forward. Through five games, Stevenson has totaled 293 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries, leading all New England running backs in usage. With Antonio Gibson (knee) suffering a season-ending injury, both Stevenson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson are expected to […]

Pump the Brakes on Kenneth Gainwell

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell exploded in Week 4's game in Ireland, but fantasy managers should temper expectations moving forward. With Jaylen Warren sidelined against the Minnesota Vikings, Gainwell took full advantage of the opportunity, racking up 134 total yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. With Warren practicing ahead of Week 6, the […]

Terry McLaurin Not Looking Good for Week 6

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad/hip) appears unlikely to suit up in Week 6 against the Chicago Bears. The veteran wideout has missed the past two games with a lingering quad injury and did not practice on Wednesday, putting his status in serious doubt. McLaurin signed a new contract before the season but has […]

Kendre Miller a Must-Add Amid Alvin Kamara Injury, Trade Rumors

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller should be rostered in all fantasy leagues heading into Week 6. The rookie has seen his workload steadily increase, logging back-to-back games with double-digit carries and totaling 119 yards and a touchdown over that span. Starting running back Alvin Kamara suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's practice, putting […]

Jaylin Noel Not Fantasy Relevant Despite First Career Touchdown

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jaylin Noel found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career during the team's dominant 44-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. The rookie caught two of three targets for 13 yards and a touchdown, marking his best performance of the season. Despite the great […]

Evan Engram Remains Limited in Broncos TE Rotation

Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram has been off to a slow start in his first season under Sean Payton. Through four games, the veteran has caught 12 of 19 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown, ranking as the TE27 on a per-game basis. Despite optimism that Payton's system would unlock Engram's athleticism, he's […]

Jauan Jennings to Operate as Top WR in Week 6 if Healthy

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) could be in for a significant workload in Week 6, assuming he's healthy enough to play. Through three games this season, Jennings has caught nine of 19 targets for 129 yards and a touchdown, ranking as the WR40 on a per-game basis. The fifth-year wideout has […]

Tyquan Thornton a Sell-High Candidate?

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton continues to emerge as one of the pleasant surprises of the 2025 season. Through five games, the former Patriots wideout has caught 13 of 25 targets for 272 yards and three touchdowns, ranking as the WR22 in half-PPR formats. Even with the recent return of second-year receiver Xavier […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Could See More Work With Antonio Gibson Out

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson could be in line for an increased workload moving forward. Through five games, Stevenson has totaled 38 carries for 139 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 13 receptions for 154 yards through the air. With Antonio Gibson (knee) out for the season due to a torn ACL, both […]

Travis Hunter Could See More Looks Downfield

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Travis Hunter could start to see more downfield opportunities after flashing big-play ability in Week 5's 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. The second-overall pick caught three passes for 64 yards, highlighted by a spectacular 44-yard jump-ball grab that showcased his elite athleticism and contested-catch skills. Plays like that […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Gunnar Helm Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 5 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many tight ends emerge on the waiver wire as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With the chaos that is the tight end position in fantasy football, fantasy managers are looking for potential league-winners or fill-ins at the position. With players like Brock Bowers […]

Bengals Struggles Sink Evan McPherson's Value in Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has been a victim of the team's offensive struggles in 2025. While he has yet to miss a kick, McPherson has only four attempts through four games, ranking 28th among all kickers. The Bengals' offense has been one of the least efficient in the NFL, sitting 30th in points per […]

Mike Gesicki Not Fantasy Relevant in Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has taken a major step back after his bounce-back campaign in 2024. Through four games, Gesicki has just six receptions for 46 yards and has been on the field for only 44% of Cincinnati's snaps, trailing Drew Sample (53%) and sharing time with Noah Fant (37%). His highest usage […]

Tee Higgins Too Risky to Trust in Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football through the early part of the 2025 season. He's managed just 10 receptions for 136 yards and one touchdown on 20 targets, ranking 68th in target share (17.5%), 82nd in receiving yards, and 110th in receptions. Without Joe Burrow […]

Ja'Marr Chase Due for Bounce-Back Game Against Lions

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been one of the biggest fantasy disappointments to open the 2025 season. After finishing as the WR1 in 2024, Chase has posted just 26 catches for 264 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets, ranking as the WR21 in half-PPR formats. Three of his four outings have finished […]

Chase Brown Faces Another Tough Matchup in Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has been one of fantasy football's biggest disappointments to start the 2025 season. Through four weeks, Brown has 57 carries for just 133 yards and one touchdown, along with 11 catches for 74 yards, ranking as the RB35 in half-PPR formats on a per-game basis. He's struggled badly behind […]

Jake Browning Entering Make-Or-Break Week Against Lions

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning is searching for a bounce-back performance after two rough outings in relief of Joe Burrow. Browning has completed 33 of 52 passes for 265 yards with just one touchdown against two interceptions since taking over. The Bengals' offense has sputtered badly under his command, ranking 30th in points per game […]

Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, Jaxson Dart: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Week 5 marks the start of bye weeks, and question marks are building up at the quarterback position. With key starters like Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Caleb Williams, and Joe Burrow inactive in Week 5, fantasy managers will need to look for other options at the position this week. In this article, we will see […]

Brandon Aubrey Projects as Top Kicker Option Against Jets

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey will look to continue his electric pace in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Aubrey remains perfect on the season, making all nine of his field goal attempts and all 11 extra points. He currently ranks second among all kickers in fantasy points (12.3), trailing only Colts kicker Spencer […]

Chiefs Consider Rashee Rice their WR1

The Kansas City Chiefs consider wide receiver Rashee Rice their clear No. 1 option and have not entertained trade offers for other players at the position. A team source told Dianna Russini, "He's better than any trade we could make. People don't realize how good he is." Rice, currently serving a six-game suspension for charges […]

Several Teams Monitoring Saints Players as Trade Candidates

Several teams are monitoring the New Orleans Saints as potential sellers ahead of the trade deadline, according to Nick Underhill. Sitting at 0-4, the Saints' early struggles may open the door for veterans like Alvin Kamara and DeMario Davis to explore opportunities with contenders. Week 5's matchup against the New York Giants marks the first […]