Sterling Shepard in Line for a Larger Role Moving Forward?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard should be in line for an increase in workload moving forward, with Mike Evans (hamstring), Chris Godwin (fibula), Bucky Irving (shoulder/foot), Jalen McMillan (neck), and now Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) all injured and expected to miss some time. Shepard remains one of the few healthy Buccaneer receivers, and his […]

Rashee Rice Eligible to Play Sunday Against the Raiders

Senior NFL insider Adam Schefter reports that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice's six-game suspension is now over, and he is eligible to play Sunday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Rice was serving a six-game suspension for pleading guilty to two third-degree felony charges of a collision involving serious bodily injuries and racing on […]

Emeka Egbuka Expected to Miss "Some Time"

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) is getting an MRI on Monday and is expected to miss "some time," according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. He also reported that it does not seem as bad as teammate Mike Evans' (hamstring) injury that has kept him out since Week 4. Egbuka left the […]

Joe Flacco to Take on the Packers for a Second Time in 2025

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Wednesday that veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, whom the team acquired in a trade from the division-rival Cleveland Browns, will make his debut and start on Sunday at the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. This will now be the second time this season Flacco will go up […]

Kimani Vidal Offering Some Flex Appeal in Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal is expected to be part of a running back-by-committee approach in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. Vidal is expected to handle more of the pass-catching duties and third-down work in an offense that has been pass-happy so far in 2025, throwing 62.58% according to teamrankings.com. In leagues […]

Hassan Haskins a Shaky Flex Option in Week 6

Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins is expected to be part of a running back-by-committee approach in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. Haskins should see a lot of the early-down work and red-zone work, while second-year running back Kimani Vidal is expected to handle more of the pass-catching duties and third downs. The […]

Matt Prater a Strong Kicking Option in Week 6

Buffalo Bills veteran kicker Matt Prater continues to do excellent work filling in for Tyler Bass (hip/groin) and is now 10-for-11 on his field goal attempts and 15-for-15 on extra points this season. In Week 6, Prater will remain a strong fantasy kicking option, as the Falcons allow the fourth most fantasy points to kickers […]

Ryan Flournoy a Long-Shot Option for Week 6?

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy splashed onto the scene in Week 5, seeing a team-high nine targets and hauling in six of them for 114 yards against the New York Jets. The production was a career high for the second-year receiver out of Southeast Missouri State. With star wideout CeeDee Lamb (ankle) still not […]

Allen Lazard Won't Play in Week 6

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (personal) is out for the game in Week 6, as he didn't make the trip to England, where the Jets take on the Denver Broncos. Lazard is dealing with an unspecified personal issue, and Arian Smith and Tyler Johnson could see an uptick in snaps and targets as […]

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 […]