NFL Injuries Week 5 Report - Fantasy Football Injury Updates and Expected Return Dates for Trey Benson, Bucky Irving, Chuba Hubbard, and Lamar Jackson

Welcome to Week 5, RotoBallers! Here we are a quarter of the way through the fantasy season, and we are starting to see the injuries pile up. As unfortunate as it is, it's a part of the game, which is why it's essential as fantasy managers to stay up to date, proactively grab high upside […]

Bhayshul Tuten Limited in Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, as he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for the last few weeks, but has suited up for each game since suffering the injury. He will have two more practice days to log full practice time to avoid missing […]

Brandon Aiyuk Still "Weeks Away" From Returning to Action

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday Night Football that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee), who is coming off a significant knee injury, is "still weeks away" from returning. Aiyuk was placed on the PUP list to start the season, which required him to miss at least the first four games of […]

Trevor Etienne Set to See Additional Touches on Sunday?

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne is seemingly set to see some additional touches in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Etienne saw his snap percentage and workload increase in Week 4 with the Panthers getting blown out by the Patriots 42-13, but now with […]

Rico Dowdle in Line For an Increased Workload in Week 5

Carolina Panthers running back and former Dallas Cowboy, Rico Dowdle, is set to be the lead back in the Panthers' backfield in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Hubbard is considered week-to-week, so Dowdle isn't expected to be a hot commodity for a season-long play, but […]

Chuba Hubbard Not Expected to Go on Injured Reserve

According to Joseph Person of The Athletic, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) will miss Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins, according to a league source. The Panthers consider Hubbard to be week-to-week but do not plan to place him on injured reserve, the source said. The silver lining is that Hubbard's injury […]

Tyler Higbee's Status for Thursday Up in the Air

ESPN Rams reporter Sarah Barshop reports that Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hip) was listed as a DNP for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, making his status for Thursday's game against the Arizona Cardinals uncertain. If Higbee can't go on Thursday, rookie Terrance Ferguson and Colby Parkinson will be in line to get more […]

Josh Downs Being Used "All Over the Field"

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs is being used "all over the field," according to the offensive coordinator for the Colts, Jim Bob Cooter. Downs has been able to "line up on the outside as well as the slot," showcasing his versatility on the field and being an option for quarterback Daniel Jones in the […]

Shedeur Sanders Reamins the Browns QB3 in Week 5

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports that rookie fifth-round quarterback Shedeur Sanders will remain as the Cleveland Browns' QB3, even in light of the Dillon Gabriel news reported by Adam Schefter on Wednesday that Gabriel will start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Sanders will have to continue to wait his turn to get an opportunity […]

Dillon Gabriel Getting the Start Sunday Against the Vikings

According to Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel is getting the start on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in London. Joe Flacco will remain the backup while Shedeur Sanders will remain the QB3. Flacco has struggled mightily this year, throwing only two touchdowns to six interceptions through four games with […]

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 […]