Tyler Kroft Ruled Out For London Game

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (back), wide receiver Jeff Smith (concussion) and safety Adrian Colbert (concussion) have been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Atlanta Falcons in London this Sunday. None of the trio will make the trip across the pond. Kroft, who has just six catches on 10 targets […]

Carson Wentz's Ankles Improving

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (ankles) was listed as a full participant in practice on Thursday to start the week. A full practice to begin the week is a good sign that Wentz's ankles are improving after he sprained both ankles in the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The former Philadelphia Eagle […]

Daniel Jones A Borderline QB1 In Week 5

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been a top-seven fantasy QB in the past three weeks and will look to continue his strong play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. He is averaging 296 passing yards per game and leads the Giants with 188 rushing yards. The 24-year-old was brilliant in last Sunday's […]

Diontae Johnson A WR2 Against Denver

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson continues to operate as Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target in 2021. Johnson has drawn 35 targets thus far, despite missing all of Week 3 with a knee injury. The veteran wideout draws a difficult matchup against a tough Denver Broncos defense in Week 5. Denver is allowing the 16th-fewest fantasy […]

Nyheim Hines On The Week 5 Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (shoulder) is on the Week 5 injury report after missing practice on Thursday. Hines suffered the shoulder injury in the Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins, but his injury doesn't sound all that serious. If he can return to practice Friday or Saturday, Hines should be able to […]

Najee Harris An RB1 In Week 5 Vs. Denver

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will head back home to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Harris has been productive through the first four games of his rookie year, rushing for 185 yards and a touchdown while adding 26 catches for 178 yards and another score. With quarterback Ben Roethlisberger struggling more […]

Dee Eskridge Lands On Injured Reserve

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve with a concussion. The rookie has been dealing with a concussion since Week 1 and has missed the last three games for the Seahawks. Eskridge was picked in the second round of the 2021 draft and has caught one ball for six […]

A.J. Brown Upgraded To Full Participant On Thursday

Tennessee Titans star wide receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Brown sat out Week 4 with a hamstring injury and was a limited participant on Wednesday. It's a sign in the right direction for one of the better wide receivers in the game and unless he has a setback, Brown […]

Ben Roethlisberger Practices On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (hip, pectoral) logged a full practice on Thursday. Big Ben didn't practice on Wednesday but was all systems go Thursday. The veteran has been banged up this season and hasn't done much to help fantasy managers in general with the Steelers struggling as an offensive unit. For the season, he […]

Maxx Williams Returns To Practice On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (shoulder) had limited participation in Thursday's practice. Williams has been dealing with a shoulder injury and sat out Wednesday's practice, but it's encouraging to see him getting some reps on Thursday. As part of a high-powered Cardinals offense, Williams has been off to a solid start with 15 receptions […]

Justin Jackson Logs DNP On Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (groin) missed practice on Thursday with a groin injury. The veteran was a limited participant on Wednesday, so missing practice on Thursday puts his Week 5 status in doubt. Even if healthy, starting running back Austin Ekeler remains entrenched as the starter and rookie running back Larry Rountree […]

Josh Jacobs Upgraded To Full Practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice participant on Thursday. On the flip side, Peyton Barber (toe) missed practice for the second straight day and looks likely to miss the Week 5 game against the Chicago Bears after suffering a mild turf-toe injury on Monday night. Jacobs was […]

Chase Edmonds Absent From Practice Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (shoulder) was absent from practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Edmonds might need to get in a limited practice on Friday to have any shot at suiting up in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. Backup James Conner returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday […]

Chris Carson Ruled Out Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) has been officially ruled out for the Thursday night game against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. Carson popped up on the injury report on Tuesday and didn't practice the last two days. Heading into a short week, it's not a huge surprise that Carson is […]

Dalvin Cook Misses Another Practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. Cook said on Wednesday that he isn't likely to be 100 percent, but he plans to play through his sprained right ankle again in Week 5 against the division-rival Detroit Lions. After missing Week 3, Cook had just nine carries for […]

Falcons Defense On The Streaming Radar In Week 5

The Atlanta Falcons defense could have a solid day against the Jets in Week 5. Atlanta ranks 15th in the league in pressure rate and prepares to take on a Jets team that has been the most generous to opposing defenses this year in fantasy football. The Falcons secondary is filled with question marks though […]

Gerald Everett Won't Play Thursday

Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett, who is currently on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, has not been activated and is out for Thursday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams. With Everett out on Thursday, Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson will split the tight end duties. Dissly should be the target as a DFS sleeper, as […]

Younghoe Koo Should Have Solid Day Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo could be busy in a Week 5 matchup against the Jets in London. Koo has made all five field goals and all seven extra points this year- though he has yet to attempt more than two field goals or three point-after attempts in a game this year. That lack of […]

Kyle Pitts Has Big Opportunity Ahead Of Him Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts could be poised for the best game of his young NFL career in Week 5 against the Jets. Pitts has seen the seventh-most targets among tight ends, though he has failed to do much with his opportunities, exceeding 50 yards just twice through four weeks while failing to find […]

Sterling Shepard, Darius Slayton Remain Out

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring) remained out of practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Both players missed the Week 4 win over the New Orleans Saints last week. Shepard appears to be further along in his recovery than Slayton, and both players will need […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Could Miss Week 5

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) injured his hamstring in practice on Wednesday and isn't practicing on Thursday. There's a chance that he could be ruled out in Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mid-week injuries are usually never good, so Albert O could be on the wrong side of questionable right now. The […]

Tajae Sharpe Could See Expanded Role Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe is likely to start on the outside at wideout against the Jets in Week 5. Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle) will miss the contest, opening up a wealth of opportunities for someone like Sharpe- who has seen his snap count rise over the last three weeks. It's […]

Teddy Bridgewater Gets In A Limited Practice

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (head) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after he was a non-participant on Wednesday, according to head coach Vic Fangio. Bridgewater suffered his the first documented concussion of his career in the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, but he looks to be making progress […]

Cowboys Defense Unexpectedly Fantasy Relevant

The Dallas Cowboys defense was expected to be one of the worst units in the league this season, but they've actually been quite effective, both on the field and in fantasy lineups. The Cowboys defense has been a top-12 fantasy asset in every week of the season so far, including two top-five finishes. They've gone […]

Greg Zuerlein A Week 5 Fantasy Option

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein should be a solid fantasy option most weeks as long as the Cowboys offense can keep clicking as well as they have. While "Greg the Leg" may not have quite "the leg" anymore in terms of distance, he's still a consistent, accurate kicker and hasn't missed a field goal try […]

Melvin Gordon III Returns To Limited Practice

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (leg) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after being absent on Wednesday. Gordon was listed as questionable last week, but he ultimately played in the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old is on the right track to play again this weekend against the Pittsburgh […]

Rob Gronkowski Out Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (lung, ribs) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday after he was inactive last Sunday night with four cracked ribs and a punctured lung. Gronkowski must return to at least a limited practice on Friday. Otherwise, the 32-year-old stands to miss his second straight contest. If […]

Olamide Zaccheaus To Operate As Top Wideout In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus could see an increase in targets in Week 5 against the Jets. Zaccheaus will step into the role as the team's alpha wideout, with Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle) sidelined for the contest. The 24-year-old caught three passes for 32 yards and a score back in Week […]

Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown Miss Another Practice

Washington Football Team wide receivers Curtis Samuel (groin) and Dyami Brown (knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Cam Sims (hamstring) also missed another practice. Samuel made his 2021 debut in the Week 4 win over the Atlanta Falcons and caught all four of his targets for only 19 yards. But an […]

Blake Jarwin Looks To Close The Gap In Week 5

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin came into the season expected to be the primary tight end for the Cowboys, although he was expected to cede some snaps to Dalton Schultz now and then. Instead, Schultz has exploded into a TE1 while Jarwin is averaging a TE3 finish each week, making him unstartable in most […]