Lamar Jackson Throws For 174 Yards In Win

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson completed 19-of-32 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown in the 19-17 win over the Bengals in Week 5. Jackson didn't look like his early-season self in this one, as he struggled to connect on deep passes and threw an interception. The dual-threat has had two straight disappointing fantasy performances, […]

Fantasy Football Week 5 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint: Kyler Murray, James Conner, Ezekiel Elliott, D.K. Metcalf, D.J. Moore

Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers! The season is starting to ramp up, and it is crucial to make the optimal lineup decisions on a weekly basis. As injuries and bye weeks will start to pile up, it is important to start getting some wins under your belt to be in the playoff mix all season […]

Cardinals Defense Not A Starting Option In Week 5

The Arizona Cardinals defense/special teams faces a brutal matchup in Week 5 against a high-powered Eagles offense led by quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles rank ninth in passing offense and fifth in rushing offense, making the Cardinals a near must-bench defense this week. Fantasy managers can likely find much better streaming options on the waiver […]

Zach Ertz A Solid TE1 In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz will look to build on a strong performance in Week 4, after catching all six of his targets for 47 yards and a touchdown. Ertz has been one of Kyler Murray's favorite targets, making him a must-start option on a weekly basis. The veteran will take on his former […]

James Conner A Low-End RB2 In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner draws a tough matchup in Week 5 against a very good Eagles defense, who have allowed the eighth-fewest rushing yards this season. Conner has been very inefficient this season with just 3.2 yards per carry, which makes him extremely touchdown-dependent for fantasy production. Given his draft price and workload […]

Kyler Murray Draws Tough Matchup In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray draws a tough matchup in Week 5 against a very strong Eagles defense, who have given up the sixth-fewest passing yards this season. Despite the Cardinals' offensive struggles, Murray finds himself as the overall QB6 through four games this season, making him a borderline must-start option despite the rough matchup. […]

Greg Joseph A Starting Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph has the look of a solid starting option in Week 5 after making all five of his field goal attempts in Week 4 to give the Vikings the win. Joseph has been reliable when he has been called upon, making 8-of-10 field goals and 8-of-9 extra points. In a game […]

Vikings Defense A Solid Option In Week 5

The Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams is a solid starting option in Week 5 as they take on a struggling Bears offense. The passing attack for the Bears has been almost non-existent, so there could be limited opportunity to force turnovers with such limited passing volume. However, the Bears offensive line has struggled tremendously so far […]

Irv Smith Jr. A TE2 Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. is a TE2 option in Week 5 against the Bears despite some pretty solid target volume the past three weeks. Smith Jr. has seen a combined 18 targets over the last three games but has turned it into just 10 receptions for 91 yards and a touchdown. Considering […]

Adam Thielen A Solid Flex Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has some solid fantasy appeal in Week 5 after two straight solid performances where he saw a combined 17 targets. He figures to be second in line for targets behind Justin Jefferson, but he has been able to produce solid numbers the past couple of weeks regardless of this. […]

Justin Jefferson A High-End WR1 In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will look to build on a season-high 10 receptions on 13 targets in Week 4. The 23-year-old will face a Bears' defense that could potentially be without stud cornerback Jaylon Johnson, so he could be in for another massive performance against a weak Bears defense. Jefferson could be seeing […]

Dalvin Cook Draws Great Matchup In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook draws a great matchup in Week 5 against the Chicago Bears, who have given up a league-high 733 rushing yards (5.1 ypc) through four games. Cook has found the end zone just one time this season but is getting elite usage in the Vikings backfield. The 27-year-old should be […]

Kirk Cousins A Potential QB1 Option In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will look to bounce back in Week 5 after some poor fantasy output in Week 4. Cousins will take on a Bears' defense that has allowed just 674 passing yards, albeit against some poor passing attacks in three out of four of those games. The matchup isn't worrisome for the […]

Dawson Knox Misses Thursday's Practice

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday because of foot and hamstring ailments. The 25-year-old has just 111 receiving yards through four games this season, averaging just 4.3 targets per game despite being in the pass-heavy Josh Allen-led offense. Knox will likely need to get […]

Marquise Brown Back At Practice Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Brown was on the injury report last week with the same foot issue, so there is no reason to believe he is in any danger of missing the team's Week 5 matchup with the Eagles. The injury didn't […]

Kadarius Toney Not Practicing Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) was held out of practice on Thursday after getting in a limited session on Wednesday. The sophomore has missed the past two games after recording two catches for zero yards and two rushing attempts for 23 yards through the first two weeks of the season. The Giants […]

Kyle Pitts Sidelined For Second Straight Practice

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) was not spotted at practice for the second straight day as he deals with a hamstring injury. The sophomore will likely need to get in some work on Friday to not be in any danger of missing Week 5 against the Buccaneers, so fantasy managers should continue to […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Sits Out Thursday's Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday as he continues to rehab an ankle injury he suffered in Week 3 against the Vikings. St. Brown will likely need to get in some work at Friday's practice to have a chance at playing Sunday, so fantasy […]

Jaylen Waddle Practices Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (groin) was back at practice on Thursday after being held out of the team's Wednesday session. This bodes well for his availability in Week 5 against the Jets, but fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status at Friday's practice. With Tua Tagovailoa (head, neck) ruled out, Waddle's outlook […]

Latavius Murray Inactive Thursday Night

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray will not suit up with his new team on Thursday night against the Colts. After playing in London with the Saints in Week 4, the turnaround was too quick for the veteran to learn the new offensive system in time to play in Week 5. Without Murray, Melvin Gordon […]

Russell Wilson "Super Confident" He Will Play Thursday

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (shoulder) was a limited participant in the Broncos' walkthrough practice on Tuesday leading up to their Thursday night meeting with the Colts. When meeting with the media, Wilson went on to say that he is "super confident" he will be able to play "with no limitations." Fantasy managers can treat […]

Patriots Expected To Sign Garrett Gilbert To Practice Squad

The New England Patriots are expected to sign Garrett Gilbert to their practice squad ahead of Week 5 as Mac Jones (ankle) and Brian Hoyer (concussion) remain with an uncertain status leading up to the team's matchup with the Lions. Bailey Zappe is currently the only healthy quarterback on the roster, so Gilbert will serve […]

Matt Ammendola Signs With Cardinals Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals have signed kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad as some insurance with Matt Prater (hip) dealing with a hip injury that caused him to leave Week 4 prematurely. Ammendola was recently released by the Chiefs after he filled in for Harrison Butker (ankle) for two games, making three of four field […]

Jonathan Taylor Watching Tuesday's Walkthrough

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was spotted watching Tuesday's walkthrough with a boot on his right foot as he continues to deal with an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 4. The Colts take on the Broncos on Thursday night, so Taylor's chances of playing on a short week seem to be less […]

Is Jonathan Taylor Healthy Or Injured? Will Taylor Play In Week 5?

Jonathan Taylor has gotten off to an extremely disappointing start for fantasy managers this season after being the consensus No. 1 overall pick in drafts. Through four weeks, he sits as the RB22 in PPR scoring. Sure, he was the RB20 at this point last year before going on to finish as the RB1 overall, […]

Who Is Javonte Williams Backup Running Back? Javonte Williams Injury Update

Javonte Williams was a popular pick as a potential breakout candidate in 2022 after showing some flashes of his incredible ability during his rookie season in a timeshare with Melvin Gordon III. This year, he's gotten off to a bit of a slow start in terms of fantasy production despite the high expectations of fantasy […]

Cardinals Defense Forces Three Turnovers In Week 4

The Arizona Cardinals' defense took advantage of a struggling Panthers offense in Week 4, as they intercepted Baker Mayfield two times and recovered a fumble in the 26-16 victory. Having said that, fantasy managers shouldn't get used to these types of performances, as we have seen the Cardinals struggle mightily against talented opposition. They are […]

Matt Prater Makes Two Field Goals, Exits With Hip injury

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (hip) made both of his field goal attempts before leaving with a hip injury in the team's 26-16 win over the Panthers in Week 4. Prater was limited at practice due to the hip issue this week, so this is something worth monitoring moving forward. The 38-year-old's status should become […]

Zach Ertz Catches Six Passes, Scores In Week 4

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz caught six passes for 47 yards and a touchdown in the team's 26-16 win in Week 4. Ertz has cemented himself as one of Kyler Murray's top options in the passing game, making him a must-start option at the tight end position on a weekly basis. The Cardinals face […]

Marquise Brown Totals 88 Yards And Scores In Week 4

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown caught six passes for 88 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets in the team's 26-16 win over the Panthers in Week 4. Hollywood has been getting elite usage in the early parts of the season, as he has seen 45 targets through the first four games. Given his […]