Rex Burkhead Expected To Play Against Browns

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot), who has missed the last three games, is expected to be active in Week 8 against the Browns, according to a source. That's bad news for both Sony Michel and James White, although Burkhead might still just be fighting for scraps as third on the team's running […]

Rams Open To Trading Aqib Talib

The Los Angeles Rams are open to trading cornerback Aqib Talib (ribs) and other veteran players ahead of Tuesday's deadline in an effort to free up more money for recently acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to league sources. Talib, who is on Injured Reserve with fractured ribs, already turned down a chance to be traded […]

Lions Getting Calls On Darius Slay

The Detroit Lions have been getting calls on cornerback Darius Slay as the trade deadline approaches, but it would take a lot to pry him away from the Lions, according to league sources. The 28-year-old is not playing in Week 8 due to injury, so his health could cause some problems if the Lions are […]

Keenan Allen Active But On Snap Count

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) is active for Week 8 against the Bears, but he will likely be on a snap count on Sunday. Allen remains the team's primary aerial threat, but he'll be more of a low-ceiling WR3 with reduced snaps against one of the tougher defenses in the NFL, and […]

Duke Williams Active For Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (shoulder) is active for Week 8 against the Eagles. Williams has an excellent matchup against a porous Eagles secondary this weekend. The first-year professional has caught all five of his targets in his two games played for Buffalo this year, going for 52 yards and one touchdown. However, quarterback […]

Dede Westbrook Playing Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is active in Week 8 against the Jets. Westbrook was also questionable last week before suiting up and going over 100 yards against a weak Bengals secondary. The Jets secondary is similarly generous, making Westbrook a solid WR3 play this week with WR2 upside if Gang Green […]

Christian Kirk Officially Active

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is officially active for Week 8 against the Saints. Kirk is making his return for the first time in the last three games. He'll immediately slide in next to veteran Larry Fitzgerald, with Trent Sherfield and Damiere Byrd likely to split snaps on the other outside spot. It […]

Lions Defense Without Darius Slay, Mike Daniels

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (foot) are both out for Week 8 against the Giants. Slay is the team's top cornerback, so they'll be even more vulnerable through the air after getting beat up by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins a week ago. Slay's absence upgrades quarterback Daniel Jones' and […]

Jack Doyle, Parris Campbell Active Against Broncos

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (groin) and rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) are both active for Week 8 against the Broncos. Neither player is much of a fantasy option, even in deeper leagues. Doyle could be less than 100 percent and has taken a back seat to teammate Eric Ebron this year. He's […]

A.J. Green Hopes To Return After Bye

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be able to return after the team's Week 9 bye. Green just has to make sure that his ankle can do everything he wants and that the injury won't linger the rest of the year. The No. 1 wideout has yet to make his […]

Redskins Shopping Josh Norman

The Washington Redskins are shopping veteran cornerback Josh Norman with the Oct. 29 trade deadline quickly approaching. If he's send packing, it'll likely be for very little given his age and big contract. Like the rest of Washington's defense this year, Norman has underwhelmed and has looked his age in 2019. Especially if Norman is […]

Falcons Not Shopping Austin Hooper

The Atlanta Falcons aren't shopping tight end Austin Hooper and are unlikely to trade him at next week's deadline. Atlanta is, however, looking to move linebacker Vic Beasley, who is making $12.8 million this year. To facilitate a trade for Beasley, the Falcons would need to eat some of his salary. Despite the team being […]

Bengals Could Trade Tyler Eifert

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't looking to make any trades before next week's deadline, but tight end Tyler Eifert has the best chance of being dealt, and the Bengals would likely ask for a third-round pick in return. Eifert has managed to stay healthy in 2019, but with the winless Bengals offense struggling as a whole […]

Christian Kirk Expected To Play Against Saints

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is expected to play against the Saints on Sunday. Kirk hasn't been on the field since Week 4, but over the first three games of the season, Kirk was targeted 32 times. Operating as Kyler Murray's number-two option, Kirk could be ready to break out, though the Saints […]

Teams Interested In Rashaad Penny

The Seattle Seahawks have received calls on running back Rashaad Penny as the trade deadline approaches, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former first-round pick has fallen well behind bell-cow Chris Carson, which has caused him to lose a lot of value, but the Seahawks still won't just give the young back away. Penny […]

Keenan Allen "Not Optimistic" About Week 8 Status

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will test out his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but Allen is reportedly not optimistic about his chances to be a go on Sunday against the Bears. If Allen plays, expect him to be on a snap count and produce less than fantasy owners are used to. If he […]

Davante Adams Not Expected To Play Against Chiefs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams should return in Week 9 against the Chargers, but for now he's expected to miss another game when the Packers face the Chiefs on Sunday night. With Adams out, you're basically taking a shot in the dark when it comes to determining which Packers receivers are worth playing […]

Dede Westbrook Expected To Play Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder/neck) is expected to play Sunday against the New York Jets. While the Jets have been near the middle of the league against the pass this year, Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has failed to complete 50 percent of his passes for two consecutive games. The Jaguars passing attack isn't […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Expected To Play

When the Oakland Raiders face the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Raiders are expected to have running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) ready to go and to have wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) return to the field. Jacobs remains a must start option, but Williams is the interesting one here. If he has a full workload […]

Bears Plan To Run David Montgomery, Others More

The Chicago Bears and head coach Matt Nagy are reportedly unhappy with how few run plays Nagy has been calling, with Nagy vowing to run the ball more on Sunday when the Bears face the Chargers. Rookie David Montgomery should be the main beneficiary of this, and while confidence in Montgomery is fairly low at […]

Texans Defense Will Be Without Bradley Roby

The Houston Texans Defense will be missing one of their top cornerbacks again in Week 8, as Bradley Roby (hamstring) is out again for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Though the Texans traded for former Raider Gareon Conley, Roby's absence is a big blow to this defense. Expect a strong performance from Raiders quarterback Derek […]

Patrick Mahomes Has Good Chance Of Returning Week 10

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is out Sunday against the Packers and will likely miss Week 9's meeting with the Vikings, but the team is optimistic that Mahomes will be back for a Week 10 meeting with the Titans. Matt Moore will quarterback the team until then, which lowers the ceiling of what […]

Alvin Kamara Out For Week 8

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Just like last week, expect a heavy dose of Latavius Murray in this one against a Cardinals Defense that has struggled at times this year. Quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) is back, so the Saints offense will likely be firing […]

David Johnson Out For Next Two Games

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) will miss Sunday's meeting with the Saints and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the 49ers as well. Johnson had just one touch in Week 7 before exiting and ceding the way for second-year back Chase Edmonds, who had a huge game. Edmonds is now a must […]

Royce Freeman Hopes To See Uptick In Volume

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman enters Week 8 with a daunting matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Freeman has been the top receiving back in Denver this year, outshining teammate Phillip Lindsay in that regard, and has started to find Flex volume in his role. This past week the Broncos moved wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders […]

Phillip Lindsay Looks For Bounce Back Week

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is coming off of a disappointing Week 7 performance against the Chiefs and the road does not lighten up as he looks to bounce back against a stout Indianapolis Colts Defense. Lindsay has continued to prove that he has the most fantasy value out of the Denver backfield, but […]

Chargers Defense Could Have Streaming Value

The Los Angeles Chargers Defense could have value as a streaming defense against the Chicago Bears if they are able to get to quarterback Mitch Trubisky. The Bears offensive line has not been an effective unit this season, giving up 15 sacks in six games. That lack of protection could give the Chargers an opportunity, with […]

Chase McLaughlin Shouldn't Be Started

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Chase McLaughlin shouldn't be started this week against the Chicago Bears. While the Chargers kicker has been relatively accurate this season, he has missed two field goals, although he converted all of his attempts against the Tennessee Titans last week. However, the Chargers are unlikely to be a high-scoring offense this […]

Hunter Henry A Likely Starter Against Chicago This Week

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry is likely a starting option this week against the Chicago Bears, despite the matchup. The Bears have been one of the better units against tight ends this season, giving up an average of just 7.8 points to the position. However, they haven't faced a tight end that is […]

Matt Ryan Ruled Out for Week 8

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. Ryan was able to get in some limited practices this week but will sit out at least one game to heal from his ankle injury. The ancient Matt Schaub will get the start for the Falcons, meaning […]