Travis Hunter Struggling to Make an Impact on Either Side of the Ball

Michael David Smith of NBC Sports reports that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter is struggling to make an impact on either side of the ball. Hunter primarily plays on offense, being on the field for 59 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps. But he has just 13 catches for 118 yards with no […]

Darnell Mooney's Hamstring Injury Unlikely to Cause Him to Miss Games

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury Sunday in Atlanta's win. Still, with the bye coming up, he likely doesn't have to miss any games, sources say. Mooney exited Sunday's contest in the third quarter and had just one catch (on one target) for 15 […]

Luke McCaffrey Scores in Commanders' Loss to the Falcons

Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey caught two of his three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown while adding six kick returns for 199 yards in the Washington Commanders' 34-27 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Luke McCaffrey's five-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter gave him his second straight game with a score. He […]

Jalen Tolbert Has 61 Receiving Yards on Sunday Night Football

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert was third on the team in targets on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers with 6, behind Jake Ferguson (seven) and George Pickens (11). The increase in volume is due to CeeDee Lamb (ankle), who was sidelined. Most of Tolbert's yardage came on a 34-yard pass from Dak […]

Romeo Doubs has a Career Night, Scores Three Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs had himself a career night in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys. For the first time in his career, he scored three times, all from inside the red zone, in the Packers' 40-40 tie against the Dallas Cowboys. In addition to the three scores, he saw a team-high […]

Kenneth Gainwell Scores Twice in Dublin Against the Vikings

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell was inserted into the No. 1 running back role when Jaylen Warren (knee) was a late scratch from Sunday's contest against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. Gainwell tallied 99 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the Steelers' 24-21 win over the Vikings. He also caught all six […]

NFL Injuries Week 4 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for CeeDee Lamb, Terry McLaurin, Mike Evans, and Tyrone Tracy Jr.

Welcome to Week 4, RotoBallers! With three weeks of NFL action now behind us, it's crazy to think we are close to 25% through the fantasy football season, so let's make sure to continue to enjoy the ride! In this weekly column, I'll break down the latest injuries to key players, provide updated return timelines, […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. in Line For Lead-Back Duties on Sunday?

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. led the backfield with 11 carries in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders, and reports have surfaced on Thursday that Jacory Croskey-Merritt (knee) was officially a non-participant at practice due to an injury. With that in mind, Rodriguez is someone who, should JCM miss time, could handle […]

Tory Horton Only Catches One Pass on Thursday Night Football

Rookie wide receiver Tory Horton caught one of his two targets for 10 yards in the Seahawks' 23-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday night. It was a fairly uneventful evening for Horton, coming off a game where he scored a touchdown through the air and in the return game. Horton is serving as […]

Emari Demercado Finds Pay Dirt as a Receiver on Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado had four touches for 21 yards and a touchdown in the Cardinals' Thursday night loss to the Seahawks. His score came by a seven-yard reception to tie the score at 20 with 28 seconds to go before eventually falling to the Seattle Seahawks 23-20. Demarcado had two rush attempts […]

Demarcus Robinson has "Looked Great" in Practice for the 49ers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has rejoined the team after serving a three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, and according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group, Robinson has "looked great" in practice. This is encouraging news for the 49ers' offense, which is three games into the season and […]

Trey Benson With a Mediocre Output Operating as the Team's Lead Back on Thursday

Theo Mackie, beat writer for the Arizona Cardinals, reports that head coach Jonathan Gannon mentioned the following about the run game: "We have to run the ball better. It's just not where it needs to be at the moment. And that's a part that, going into the year, you'd think that you'd be able to […]

Najee Harris Out for Rest of Season With Torn Achilles

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (Achilles) is officially out for the rest of the season due to a torn Achilles he suffered during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Harris was lined up in the backfield when he suffered a non-contact Achilles injury in Week 3. […]

Ricky Pearsall Torches the Cardinals Secondary on Sunday For 117 Yards

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall played a pivotal role on Sunday in helping the 49ers come away with the 16-15 victory over their division opponent, the Arizona Cardinals. In the afternoon, he saw 11 targets and hauled in eight of them for 117 yards. The 11 targets were second on the team to […]

Jeremy McNichols Pops Off For a 60-Yard Touchdown Run

Washington Commanders running back Jeremy McNichols carried the ball four times for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders. McNichols had a statement run in the second quarter, where he evaded multiple tackles and ran for a 60-yard touchdown. The touchdown was his first of the season. With Austin Ekeler […]

DeVonta Smith Scores a Touchdown on Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith recorded a season high eight receptions on nine targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-26 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Based on game flow, the Eagles were forced into a pass-happy game script as they trailed the Rams the entire second half. Smith and his […]

CeeDee Lamb Believed to Have a High-Ankle Sprain

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) exited Sunday's contest in the first quarter after getting tackled on an end-around. NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports that the Cowboys believe Lamb suffered a high-ankle sprain that isn't as bad as it initially seemed. Rapoport also noted that most high ankle sprains generally have a 4-6 week […]

NFL Injuries Week 3 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for Joe Burrow, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, and Aaron Jones Sr.

Welcome to Week 3, RotoBallers! With two weeks of NFL action now behind us, the season is officially in full swing. Sundays have brought us thrilling matchups, breakout performances, fantasy highs and lows, and, unfortunately, the game's darker side, injuries, which brings us here today. In this weekly column, I break down the latest injuries […]

Dalton Kincaid Leads the Bills in Targets Against the Dolphins

Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid was productive on Thursday against the Miami Dolphins. He saw a team leading six targets, and caught five of them for 66 yards and a touchdown. His only target that he didn't haul in was also a near touchdown, which could have made his night much better. Regardless, this […]

James Cook Tallies 118 All-Purpose Yards on Thursday Night Football

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was excellent on Thursday against the Miami Dolphins, carving up the Dolphins' defense with 108 rushing yards on 19 carries, which was suitable for 5.68 yards per carry. He also scored a touchdown on the ground, which was from two yards out to put the Bills ahead 21-14 in […]

Josh Allen Throws for Three Touchdowns on Thursday Night Football

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was highly efficient in Thursday's 31-21 win over the division-rival Miami Dolphins. He completed 22 of 28 passes for 213 yards and three passing touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground with 25 rushing yards on four attempts, suitable for a 134.1 QB rating. In a game that had the […]

More Opportunities on the Horizon For Matthew Golden?

ESPN NFL Nation Green Bay Packers reporter Rob Demovsky reports that more opportunities could come soon for Packers rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. Either way, the first-round pick isn't down despite a slow start, saying, "It's two games," Golden said. "I'm not pressing for anything." All in all, this is encouraging news for a rookie […]

A.J. Brown Seeing More Zone Coverage, Resulting in Lack of Production?

According to Zach Berman of The Athletic, wide receiver A.J. Brown said that the Philadelphia Eagles will likely continue to see zone coverage until they perform better against it. Historically, Brown has thrived against man-to-man, and the Eagles have only faced man-to-man on 10 percent of their dropbacks this season, which is 27 percent down […]

Jalen McMillan Eligible to Return From Injured Reserve on Oct. 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan (neck) is currently on the Injured Reserve and eligible to return on Oct. 5, when the Buccaneers will travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks. McMillan left Tampa Bay's exhibition in Pittsburgh on August 16 with what eventually was termed a strained neck. This injury has opened the […]

Brashard Smith Gets Involved in the Run Game in Week 2

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith logged his first NFL carry on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles and turned that into two yards. He also saw a target in the pass game, although he didn't come down with it. Smith is currently listed as the No. 3 running back on the depth chart; however, […]

Terrance Ferguson Plays a Few Snaps on Sunday

The Los Angeles Rams' second-round rookie tight end, Terrance Ferguson, played a few snaps on Sunday and was not targeted against the Tennessee Titans after not seeing the field in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. Ferguson is listed second on the depth chart behind Tyler Higbee, with Colby Parkinson (shoulder) dealing with an injury. […]

Preston Smith Signs With Commanders

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday that the Washington Commanders have signed veteran edge rusher Preston Smith, sources tell The Insiders. Smith was a second-round pick in 2015 and spent four seasons in Washington before landing a big free agent deal in Green Bay. Now he's back and looking to add to his 70.5 […]

Aaron Rodgers Wants to Give Jaylen Warren More Opportunities in the Passing Game

Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke highly of running back Jaylen Warren, saying that "We might have to keep giving (Warren) him more opportunities in the pass game, because every time he touches it, something good happens." Warren has always been a solid fantasy asset in […]

Justin Fields Currently in Concussion Protocol

Zack Rosenblatt, senior writer at The Athletic, reports that New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields is in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. Fields exited the game in the fourth quarter with a concussion, and the Jets ended up losing to the Buffalo Bills 30-10 on Sunday. Fields struggled mightily before his […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Totals 104 All-Purpose Yards and a Touchdown on Sunday

Detroit Lions star running back Jahmyr Gibbs had no problem carving through the Chicago Bears' defense on Sunday, as he rushed 12 times for 94 yards (7.85 YPC) and hauled in all three of his targets for an additional 10 yards through the air. His touchdown run came from six yards out in the first […]