Darius Slayton Not Expected to Play Thursday Against the Eagles

ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler reported on Wednesday that Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) is not expected to play Thursday vs. the Eagles, per sources. Slayton suffered a hamstring injury in the Giants' Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and with the short turnaround time for Thursday night, it appears he […]

Lamar Jackson's Status for Week 6 "in Doubt"

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's (hamstring) status for Week 6 is "in doubt," according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Jackson injured his hamstring in Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs and subsequently missed Week 5 at home against the Houston Texans. His status for Week 6 was initially questionable but is now reported as […]

Josh Jacobs a High-End RB1 Against Bengals on Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs takes on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, and coming off a bye in Week 5, he should rank as a top-five running back for Week 6, as the Bengals have given up the most fantasy points to the running back position so far in 2025. The Packers' offensive […]

Kimani Vidal Offers Flex Appeal in Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers second-year running back out of Troy University, Kimani Vidal, is expected to step up in Week 6 after Omarion Hampton (ankle) was placed on injured reserve over the past week, and (Vidal) offers flex appeal as the Chargers travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins, who rank in the bottom five […]

Rico Dowdle Explodes for 234 All-Purpose Yards and a Score

Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle was spectacular on Sunday in a smash spot against a poor Miami Dolphins run defense, and he made the most of it. Stepping in for injured Chuba Hubbard (calf), Dowdle rewarded his fantasy managers who picked him up off the waiver wire with his 206 rushing yards (8.96 YPC) […]

Darren Waller Remains Involved and Scores Again in Week 5

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller hauled in all five of his targets for 78 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Waller was in line for a big afternoon, after all five of his receptions came in the first half, and his touchdown came from four yards out to […]

Taysom Hill Gets Six Carries and Completes a Pass on Sunday

The New Orleans Saints' Swiss-Army Knife and "do it all man" Taysom Hill suited up on Sunday for the first time in 2025 after suffering a torn ACL in Week 13 of 2024. He served as the backup quarterback behind starter Spencer Rattler, while also fulfilling his regular role as a gadget player. He stepped […]

Xavier Worthy is Fine and Expected to Play Against the Jaguars

Kansas City Chiefs second-year receiver out of Texas, Xavier Worthy (ankle/shoulder), turned his ankle in practice over the weekend, and according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, he is fine and is expected to play, as the reports from Sunday were more precautionary than anything else. Worthy missed two games with a shoulder injury and returned […]

Omarion Hampton May Miss Some Time With an Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) may miss some time after he was spotted in the locker room with a walking boot on his left foot following Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders, Ian Rapoport reports. Hampton was injured in the fourth quarter against Washington and was unable to finish the […]

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 […]