Stefon Diggs Expected To Be Active Sunday

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report, and all signs are pointing to him being active in Week 5 against the Giants. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Diggs has "already been punished" for missing practice and meetings earlier this week, but he was non-committal earlier on […]

James Conner Not On Final Injury Report

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) got in a full practice on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the Ravens after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Conner will play on Sunday, but he could continue to lose touches to backfield mate Jaylen Samuels. Still, Conner should […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Vance McDonald Questionable

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) and tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens. Smith-Schuster did the "bare minimum" at practice on Friday but was listed as a full participant. He should be expected to play against a suddenly shaky Ravens Defense, but he's in danger […]

Trey Quinn Remains Off The Fantasy Radar

Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn is averaging six targets per game, which would earn him deep PPR consideration under better circumstances. Unfortunately for Quinn, things are likely to get worse before they get better. His opponent for Week 5 is a Patriots team that has given up just one offensive touchdown all season, and […]

Paul Richardson An Unsafe Play For Week 5

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson is not a reliable fantasy option this week whether Terry McLaurin plays or not. Last week, in an extremely favorable matchup against a porous Giants pass defense, the Redskins looked his way five times. He caught three of them for 14 yards. Needless to say, the Patriots present a […]

Parris Campbell, Darius Leonard Out Against Chiefs

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen), linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion) and safety Malik Hooker (knee) will not play in Week 5 against the Chiefs on Sunday night. With T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) expected to return this weekend, Zach Pascal, Deon Cain and Chester Rogers will attempt to pick […]

Chris Thompson A Risky Flex Play Against Patriots

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson is in line for his usual fantasy-friendly pass-catching volume on Sunday, as he leads the team in total targets and trails only Terry McLaurin in targets per game. That's the good news. The bad news is that the Patriots are coming to town, Thompson's quarterback for Week 5 is […]

Josh Allen, Devin Singletary Questionable For Week 5

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (concussion) and rookie running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Titans. Allen returned to a full practice on Friday, so it looks like he's cleared the concussion protocol and should be out there this Sunday, albeit in a tough matchup that will […]

Jeremy Sprinkle The Primary TE For Redskins On Sunday

Washington Redskins tight end Jeremy Sprinkle will start against the Patriots by process of elimination for Week 5. Jordan Reed has been ruled out for the fifth straight game to start the year, and Vernon Davis will miss this contest as well. This injury-forced promotion couldn't have come at a worse time for Sprinkle, as […]

Adrian Peterson Not In Play For Week 5

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is averaging 2.7 yards per carry, and his next opponent is a Patriots squad surrendering just 61.3 rushing yards per game. The overall ineptitude of the Redskins offense forecasts another rough outing for Peterson against a New England defense that has permitted one offensive touchdown in the first month […]

Damien Williams Set To Play Sunday Night

The plan for now is for Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) to play on Sunday night in Week 5 against the Colts, according to head coach Andy Reid. Williams should be back in action after missing the last two games, but he's expected to take a back seat to LeSean McCoy, who […]

Redskins Defense The Worst Possible Week 5 Option

The Washington Redskins Defense will face the New England Patriots on Sunday, which is about all that needs to be said regarding this unit's fantasy outlook. The Redskins have given up at least 31 points in three of four games, and lost by three touchdowns in Week 4 to a below-average Giants offense. Washington is […]

Browns Defense a Quality Option in Week 5

The Cleveland Browns Defense has been a rock-solid fantasy unit through the first four weeks of the season. They will look to stay hot against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5 after slowing an impressive Baltimore Ravens offense last weekend. Cleveland's defense ranks fourth in the NFL with 14 sacks, tying them with the […]

Vernon Davis, Jordan Reed Ruled Out

Washington Redskins tight ends Vernon Davis (concussion) and Jordan Reed (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Patriots. It just keeps getting worse for the Redskins. Reed hasn't played yet this year, although the team is still holding out hope that he'll play this year. Fantasy owners shouldn't be doing the same. […]

Tyreek Hill Won't Play In Week 5

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (collarbone) will not play in Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday night, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hill is getting closer, but his return won't come this weekend. That means that Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will continue to operate in three-receiver sets. Watkins […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Interesting in Week 5

Cleveland Browns tight end Ricky Seals-Jones came out of nowhere to steal Demetrius Harris' job and rack up 82 yards and a touchdown in a Week 4 win. Seals-Jones appears to be locked in as Cleveland's preferred pass-catching tight end after Week 4, giving him some value as a TE2 in fantasy going forward. While […]

Terry McLaurin 50-50 For Week 5

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Patriots. Head coach Jay Gruden said McLaurin is probably 50-50 for Sunday and will be a game-time decision. The 'Skins need all the help they can get against New England this Sunday, but having McLaurin active […]

Odell Beckham Jr. a WR1 in Week 5

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is coming off of a slow Week 4 performance that saw him catch just two passes for 20 yards in a 40-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens. He took a back seat in the game to Jarvis Landry, who had a career afternoon. In fact, both of Beckham's […]

Colt McCoy Will Start Against Patriots

The Washington Redskins will start quarterback Colt McCoy in Week 5 against the Patriots. Case Keenum was benched in Week 4 and rookie Dwayne Haskins came in to throw three more interceptions, so head coach Jay Gruden went with the QB most familiar with his offense. McCoy draws an extremely tough matchup in the New […]

Vikings Non-Committal On Stefon Diggs' Status

While Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Giants, head coach Mike Zimmer wouldn't commit to Diggs playing this Sunday. "I don’t know, we’ll see," Zimmer said. Diggs is reportedly unhappy with the direction of the offense -- he's not the only one (Adam Thielen) […]

Jaguars Defense Without Jalen Ramsey Again

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (back) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Panthers. It will be Ramsey's second straight game missed. His absence is great news for Panthers receivers D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel. Jacksonville's defense/special teams could still have a solid day against inexperienced quarterback Kyle Allen, but their upside is […]

Alex Erickson To Be Involved In Three-Receiver Sets

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receivers Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson will be the starting receivers in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Boyd will remain in the slot. Erickson started six games last year and set career highs in targets (six), catches (six) and yards (63) in Week 17 […]

Saquon Barkley Officially Ruled Out

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was officially ruled out for Week 5 against the Vikings. Barkley should obliterate his four- to eight-week timetable to return from a high ankle sprain, but he won't play this Sunday. Wayne Gallman will continue to serve as an RB2 as the lead back, but that might […]

Kenny Stills Will Be Game-Time Decision

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (ankle, hamstring) practiced again on Friday, but head coach Bill O'Brien said that Stills will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Falcons. The fact that Stills has practiced all week is a good sign, but he's still up in the air. The matchup against Atlanta is […]

Jets Defense Unlikely To Have C.J. Mosley Against Eagles

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Eagles. Mosley, the quarterback of the defense and a top IDP linebacker when healthy, hasn't played since the season opener. Without him on the field, you can't take the Jets Defense/special teams seriously as a fantasy option. Eagles running […]

Jay Gruden Not A Fan Of Dwayne Haskins?

There is a sense that Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden wasn't on board with the team drafting rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round, but it's just speculation, according to a report from The Washington Post. As a result, Haskins can sense that Gruden isn't high on him. Haskins came into the Week […]

DeSean Jackson Ruled Out For Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Jets, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Jackson will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he'll be ready to return as the team's field stretcher in Week 6 against the Vikings. Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor and Mack Hollins […]

Mason Rudolph Plans To Go To JuJu Smith-Schuster More

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph apologized to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for not going to him more in the Week 4 win over the Bengals. Smith-Schuster finished with only three catches for 15 yards, the fewest receiving yards that he's had in a game since he went without a catch in his NFL debut in […]

Jeffery Wilson's Fantasy Window May Be Closed

The biggest loser from the likely return of San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) is Jeffery Wilson. Promoted from the practice squad in Week 2, Wilson has worked as the primary goal-line back, punching in four touchdowns on just 18 totes. With Coleman back in the mix with Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert, […]

Sam Darnold Won't Play In Week 5

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (mono) was not cleared by team doctors to play on Sunday at Philadelphia. Darnold had been practicing as he tries to return from illness, but was not given the green light to suit up in game action. The Jets will turn to Luke Falk again to start Sunday and […]