Patriots Release Kenjon Barner Thursday

The New England Patriots released running back Kenjon Barner on Thursday in order to make room on the 53-man roster for wide receiver Julian Edelman, who is returning from a four-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs. Barner has already been released twice by the Pats this year. With Rex Burkhead on Injured Reserve, rookie Sony Michel […]

Alvin Kamara, Cameron Meredith Limited

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) and wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) were both limited in practice on Thursday. Both players should be good to go for Monday night against the Redskins. Even though Mark Ingram's return from a four-game suspension will eat into Kamara's touches a bit, he remains a must-start as […]

Ted Ginn Does Not Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (knee) did not practice on Thursday. Ginn will need to return to practice either Friday or Saturday to have a chance to play on Monday night against the Redskins. He has two scores this year but only 12 catches on 22 targets for 135 yards in four weeks. […]

Jamaal Williams Could Still Produce In Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams has seemingly lost his role as the team's top back with the return of a more productive Aaron Jones. That said, double digit touches could be enough to produce solid statistical day against a Lions run defense that has routinely made average running backs look like LaDainian Tomlinson […]

Alex Collins' Missed Practice Was Precautionary

Baltimore Ravens running back Alex Collins' (knee) missed practice on Thursday was precautionary, according to a source. Collins should be able to play this Sunday against the Browns. However, his 3.5 yards per carry and two lost fumbles make him more of a low-end RB2 for fantasy owners. The fact that Javorius Allen continues to […]

J.J. Watt, Jadeveon Clowney Return To Full Practice

Houston Texans defensive ends J.J. Watt (thigh) and Jadeveon Clowney (foot) both took part in a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Against an offensive line that hasn't been as good as they were in recent seasons, both Watt and Clowney could be in line for big games against a subpar Dallas […]

Derrick Henry Might Have a Decent Game in Buffalo

Titans running back Derrick Henry has been a disappointment this season. After the departure of DeMarco Murray in the offseason, the expectation was for Henry to become the backfield's bell-cow. Henry showed flashes last season that set up some reasonable expectations, but with the addition of Dion Lewis those flamed out fairly quickly. The Titans […]

Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman, Mohamed Sanu Practice In Full

Atlanta Falcons running backs Devonta Freeman (knee) and Tevin Coleman (shin) and wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) all practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. All three will play in Week 5 in what could be a shootout against the Steelers. Freeman will return from a three-game absence and should be a […]

Marshawn Lynch Back At Practice Thursday

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch (shoulder) was back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday for the first time this year. Beast Mode ranks fourth in rushing yardage with 300 after four games, and he'll remain a volume-based RB2 for fantasy owners in Week 5 against the division-rival Chargers.

Taywan Taylor Ready For More Work Sunday

Titans wide receiver Taywan Taylor has seen his snap count incrementally rise in every game this year. With the release of Rishard Matthews a week ago, Taylor is now guaranteed his role in the offense and has been targeted heavily of late. For the past two weeks in a row, Taylor has played the second […]

Aaron Jones Gets Worst Run Defense In Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is in a prime spot against a Lions run defense that has made Isaiah Crowell and Matt Breida look like All-Pros, allowing 60-plus-yard touchdown runs to both in back-to-back weeks to open their season. Last Sunday, the alarming trend continued when Zeke Elliott gained 240 total (152 rushing) […]

Tyrod Taylor Not Looking For Trade

Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor won't rule out the idea of asking for a trade to a quarterback-needy team, but he's not actively seeking a trade. Taylor is in the final year of his contract and can be a free agent in 2019. “Right now, I’m focusing on getting healthy and continue to keep […]

Jermaine Gresham Is Not Worth A Start In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham is not worth starting in Week 5. Since coming back from his achilles injury, Gresham has been behind fellow tight end Ricky Seals-Jones in terms of snaps, targets, and receptions. Clearly the second tight end in this offense, Gresham has no fantasy value this week.

Ricky Seals-Jones A Low-End TE2 In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones has been a decent tight end streaming option this season. The upside as a streamer should continue against a sub-par 49ers defense where Seals-Jones should get some decent looks from quarterback Josh Rosen. Seals-Jones is a low-end TE2 who could be a useful fill-in for desperate managers this weekend.

Chad Williams Is Not A Good Option For Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Chad Williams had a touchdown last week and will look to replicate that success against the 49ers this weekend. However, those looks may be hard to come by given that Williams will be behind both Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk in the wide receiver depth chart. Williams should not be started in […]

Aaron Rodgers Faces Struggling Lions Defense In Week 5

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers squares up against one of the worst defenses in football in Detroit Sunday afternoon. This week, the Lions could be without secondary starters Quandre Diggs (broken hand) and Nevin Lawson (undisclosed--not practicing Thursday), from what is an already leaky group to begin with, allowing almost eight yards per pass […]

Christian Kirk Has Upside In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has been quarterback Josh Rosen's favorite option so far this season. Despite the team's offensive woes, Kirk still leads the team in yards. For this weekend, Kirk will likely be behind wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and running back David Johnson in terms of targets, but carries decent upside to […]

Larry Fitzgerald A Decent Flex Option In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will hopefully get his season back on track this weekend against the 49ers. Fitzgerald is still the team's top option at wide receiver, but his days of double-digit targets may be coming to an end given the team's transition to quarterback Josh Rosen. Therefore, Fitzgerald should be considered nothing […]

Richard Sherman Could Return This Week

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) will return to practice on Thursday and could return from a one-game absence thanks to a "fresh leg program." If Sherman does return, he could be matched up against future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Cardinals. Sherman's presence in the secondary would be bad news […]

Chase Edmonds Has No Value In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has had his role significantly reduced in the past few weeks following the team's reliance on fellow tailback David Johnson. Edmonds is a favorite of offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, but has found limited success in the past few weeks. Therefore, in a match where Johnson should get the majority […]

David Johnson Will Be A Work Horse In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is projected to have a heavy workload against a poor 49ers defense this week. Johnson, who has been targeted less than he arguably should be this season, is still the team's most productive weapon. However, the offensive woes of the Cardinals mean that Johnson is merely a high-end RB2 […]

Corey Davis In Play As WR2 Against Buffalo

Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has an interesting matchup this Sunday against the Bills. While the Bills as a whole are bad, their cornerback Tre'Davious White is a stud. If White is assigned to shadow Davis this weekend, there could be some trouble for owners who might want a line akin to the one he […]

Josh Rosen Set Up For Breakout In Week 5

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen has a very good matchup against the San Francisco 49ers this weekend. The rookie quarterback played well last week despite the team's loss to the Seahawks and will hope to continue to produce as the team looks for its first win. Consider Rosen a low-end QB2 with a good matchup […]

Corey Davis Back To Full Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (illness) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Davis will play in Week 5 against the Bills. With better health from quarterback Marcus Mariota, it's no wonder Davis had his best game in Week 4 with nine catches on 15 targets for 161 […]

Dalvin Cook Questionable For Week 5

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is calling running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) questionable for Week 5 against the Eagles. Cook has yet to practice this week, so as of now he looks to be on the wrong side of questionable. The second-year back just hasn't looked good so far and had only 10 carries […]

LeGarrette Blount Starter In Name Only

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount remains listed as the starter on the depth chart for Week 5. However, over the last two weeks, it has been clear second-round pick Kerryon Johnson is becoming the Lions number one running back. Last week, he started the game with a 32 yard run, and was the guy […]

Blaine Gabbert Clears Concussion Protocol

Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (concussion) has cleared the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Now that starter Marcus Mariota appears to be past his right elbow injury, Gabbert has no chance of seeing the field in Week 5 against the Bills. He can be ignored in fantasy leagues unless Mariota is injured […]

Tre'Quan Smith A Low-End Play In Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith will be an extremely low-end play again in Week 5. Smith has been held to just one catch for 18 yards so far this season while wide receiver Michael Thomas dominates in receptions. In theory, at some point opposing defenses are going to lock-down Thomas which would require quarterback […]

Kerryon Johnson Should Continue As Top Lions Back In Week 5

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has undoubtedly been the most impressive player coming out of their backfield this season. Negative game script has been an issue for the Lions running game in three of their four games this season, entering three fourth quarters in a double digit deficit. If the Lions offense can start […]

Kenyan Drake A Tough Play In Week 5

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake has been a huge letdown to fantasy owners so far this season. Drake is a talented huge player who could certainly provide a boost to the Dolphins offense but has only touched the ball 10 times over the past two weeks. However, coach Adam Gase has mentioned multiple times […]