Jordan Howard Not Frustrated With His Role

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard wasn't angry about his role or lack thereof when he ran just 11 times for 25 yards in the blowout win over the Buccaneers in Week 4. It was the third straight game that he averaged 2.5 yards per carry or less this year, and Tarik Cohen had 13 […]

Greg Zuerlein Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) will start the week listed as day-to-day, according to head coach Sean McVay. “As far as if he’s going to be able to go this week or not, probably will be able to have a little bit more clear answer for you probably on Wednesday or Thursday,” McVay […]

Brandin Cooks, Cooper Kupp Could Play In Week 6

Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Cooper Kupp (concussion), who both suffered concussions in Week 5, both have a chance to play in Week 6 against the Broncos. They will both begin the week in the concussion protocol, but head coach Sean McVay said both receivers are feeling better. “They felt good […]

Jaguars Working Out Jamaal Charles, Charcandrick West

With Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) expected to miss his fourth game of the year in Week 6 and with Corey Grant (foot) out for the season, the team is bringing in free-agent running backs Jamaal Charles and Charcandrick West for workouts on Tuesday, according to a source informed of the visits. T.J. […]

Vernon Davis Injures Hamstring Monday Night

Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis (hamstring) apparently suffered a hamstring injury in Monday night's loss to the Saints. Davis caught just two of three targets for 15 yards in the blowout loss, but he could be looking at missed time depending on the severity of his injury. On the season, he has only six […]

Adrian Peterson Dislocates Shoulder

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (shoulder) will receive an MRI exam on Tuesday after he dislocated his shoulder in the Monday night loss to the Saints. He told reporters he dislocated his shoulder near the end of the first half after running just four times for six yards. “I just popped it back in […]

Taysom Hill Rushes For A Touchdown In Week 5

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill rushed for his first touchdown of the season in Week 5 against the Washington Redskins. Hill has significantly boosted the Saints offense with his dynamic play-making abilities and was finally rewarded with a touchdown during his five carries for 23 yards in Week 5. Regardless of the touchdown, Hill […]

Charles Clay Has Another Quiet Day

Buffalo Bills tight end Charles Clay once again was a non-factor on Sunday afternoon. Clay hauled in his only target for 12 yards against the Tennessee Titans, who allowed 12 receptions for 125 yards to Philadelphia Eagles tight ends the previous week. Granted Buffalo only completed 10 of 20 passes in the game, but Clay […]

Joe Mixon Ready For Week 6

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon will look to build off his Week 5 effectiveness against the Steelers on Sunday. After missing a few games with a knee ailment, Mixon returned and played against the Dolphins, rushing for 93 yards off of 22 carries in addition to pulling in three passes for 22 yards and […]

Mark Barron Should Play More In Week 6

After his first game action all season, Los Angeles Rams linebacker Mark Barron (ankle) looks to expand his role moving forward. Head coach Sean McVay said Barron responded well to his first bit of playing time, and he should be even more active this week. The Rams run defense has struggled mightily this season. While […]

Nyheim Hines Should Be Rostered In All PPR Leagues

Running back depth is absolutely brutal this season. When you can find a decent contributor this late into the season, you have to pick them up. Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Nyheim Hines should be rostered in all PPR formats. While he doesn't contribute a lot in the ground game, he has quickly developed a […]

Benjamin Watson Catches Four Passes In Victory

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson caught four passes for 30 yards in the Saints 43-19 win over the Redskins in Week 5. Watson again turned in a workmanlike performance in a game that quarterback Drew Brees dominated once again. Watson now has at least three receptions in four of the team's first five […]

Cameron Meredith Solid With 71 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith caught five passes for 71 yards in the Saints 43-19 demolishing of the Redskins. Meredith looked confident in his routes early on and came up with some nice catches for first downs. He did lose a fumble that set up a Washington score but Meredith appears to be […]

Michael Thomas Totals 74 Yards Against Redskins

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught four passes for 74 yards in the Saints romp over the Redskins 43-19. After totaling 38 receptions in his first three games, Thomas has only eight receptions over his last two. He was quiet most of the first half but came up with some nice catches later […]

Tre'Quan Smith Surprises With 111 Yards, Two Touchdowns

New Orleans wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith caught three passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints blowout over the Redskins. The little-used receiver came into the contest with only one reception on the season but delivered some huge plays. None more important than catching a bomb from Drew Brees for a 62-yard touchdown […]

Alvin Kamara Handcuffed By Mark Ingram In Win

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara totaled only 39 yards from scrimmage in the Saints 43-19 victory over the Redskins. The Saints welcomed back running back Mark Ingram into the fold and Kamara immediately took a back seat. He saw only six carries in the game and totaled only three receptions. Kamara came into […]

Mark Ingram Returns With Two Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram returned to the lineup with 73 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 43-19 win over the Redskins. Ingram was involved early and often, leading the team with 16 carries. Ingram was suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league's drug policy and […]

Drew Brees Throws For Three Touchdowns In Blowout Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 26 of 29 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 43-19 win over the Redskins. Brees passed Peyton Manning as the all-time leader in passing yards after completing a 62-yard touchdown pass just before the end of the first half. Brees was sharp early and […]

Chris Thompson Injured Late Monday Night

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib) was injured in the fourth quarter on Monday night against the Saints and is questionable to return. Thompson was blasted on a pass near the goal line and stayed down for a while. He had eight carries for 17 yards and six catches on eight targets for 45 […]

Paul Richardson Injures Knee Monday

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee) suffered a knee injury on Monday night against the Saints and is doubtful to return. Richardson had four catches on five targets for 50 yards before departing, and he was seen on the sidelines with ice wrapped around his knee. It's concerning for the 'Skins with Josh Doctson […]

Willie Snead May Be A Sneaky Play Going Forward

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead has established himself as the Ravens possession receiver. Snead hauled in five of seven targets for 55 yards in Week 5 to give him 23 receptions on 26 targets for 253 yards on the season. The 26-year-old has caught at least four passes in four of the first five […]

Drew Brees Becomes All-Time Passing Leader

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees connected on a 62-yard touchdown pass to Tre'Quan Smith to become the all-time leader in NFL history in passing yards. Brees delivered the goods in front of the home crowd as the future Hall of Famer surpassed Peyton Manning's 71,940 passing yards to become number one on the list. […]

Tyler Boyd Looks To Rebound Against Pittsburgh

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd was ineffective on Sunday in the win over the Dolphins, pulling in only four receptions for 44 yards. Prior to Week 5, Boyd was the talk of the town, racking up 349 yards and two scores off of 26 receptions through four games. With a questionable and unproductive Pittsburgh […]

Sterling Shepard Will Be On WR3 Radar Against Eagles

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has registered over 70 receiving yards in three straight games heading into the team's Thursday night game against the Eagles. Shepard has 20 receptions for 232 yards and two touchdowns over the past three weeks and now will go up against a vulnerable Eagles defense. The Eagles have […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Has Juicy Matchup For Week 6

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been making headlines on and off the field heading into the Giants short-week matchup against the Eagles this Thursday. Beckham Jr. caught eight passes for 131 yards with one touchdown and also threw a 57-yard touchdown pass to running back Saquon Barkley in a loss to […]

A.J. Green Draws Favorable Matchup On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green could be in store for a productive fantasy day on Sunday against the Steelers. Though Green hasn't received an enormous amount of looks compared to guys like Antonio Brown and Adam Thielen, he still ranks second in the league this season in touchdown receptions with five. He will look […]

Eli Manning Not Worth A Play For TNF

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning will take on the Eagles this Thursday night, and the 1-4 Giants season hangs in the balance. Manning heads into Week 6 with a 96.6 QB rating but has multiple touchdowns in only two of his first five games this season. The veteran has struggled due to an offensive […]

Marshon Lattimore Being Evaluated For Concussion

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (head) left the game early in the first quarter on Monday night and is being evaluated for a concussion. Lattimore collided with his own teammate and was taken to the medical tent before leaving for the locker room. The team's first-round pick in 2017 had 13 tackles and a […]

Matt Slauson Placed On IR

The Indianapolis Colts placed right guard Matt Slauson on Injured Reserve on Monday with an undisclosed injury. Offensive lineman Evan Boehm was signed off the Rams practice squad in a corresponding move. Slauson played every offensive snap in Week 5 against the Patriots last Thursday and had started every game this year. Second-rounder Braden Smith […]

Dante Pettis Won't Play In Week 6

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) will not play in Week 6 against the Packers on Monday night. Pettis was ruled out early in the week last week, too, so it looks like he's not anywhere close to returning. That's bad news for a Niners receiving corps that also was without Marquise Goodwin […]