Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Active Against Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (groin) are both active in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Both Hill and Waddle came into this one as questionable, but there wasn't much doubt that they'd play. It's great news for the Dolphins offense, but they'll be taking passes from quarterback Teddy... Read More

Saquon Barkley Returns In Week 5

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (shoulder) has checked back into Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers in London. The NFL's rushing leader, Barkley has been the centerpiece of New York's offense with so many wide receivers injured. His return not only brings relief to fantasy managers but is also pivotal for a... Read More

Breshad Perriman Inactive For Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman (knee, hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. He had been limited in practice all week long. Perriman joins skill players Julio Jones (knee) and Cameron Brate (concussion) on the inactives list. Tampa Bay will host Atlanta with a receiver corps headlined by Mike... Read More

Mac Jones, Jonnu Smith Officially Out In Week 5

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) and tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) are both officially inactive in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, as expected. Both Jones and Smith came into the game listed as doubtful. Jones will miss his second straight game, and he might miss another in Week 6 after suffering a... Read More

Jakobi Meyers Will Play Against Lions

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is officially active in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions. Meyers will make his return after missing the last two contests, but he'll be taking passes from rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe in his first career start with Mac Jones (ankle) missing his second straight game and veteran... Read More

Christian Watson Uncertain To Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was forced to exit during Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants. The young wideout is dealing with a hamstring issue and is questionable to return. Before exiting, Watson had two touches and really did nothing with them. The team will likely take the cautious... Read More

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 5 Includes Isiah Pacheco, Khalil Shakir, Geno Smith, Robert Tonyan

Staying ahead of your league mates when it comes to spotting potential breakout players while saving your FAAB or waiver priority is an underrated skill. As we are four weeks into the regular season, some of the players we drafted are no longer going to be on our rosters due to their performance or injury.... Read More

Saquon Barkley Questionable To Return In Week 5

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (shoulder) is questionable to return for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. He hit the ground hard while being tackled in the third quarter. Barkley briefly went to the medical tent and wanted to re-enter the contest. However, the Giants want to make sure Barkley... Read More

Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney Both Active In Week 5

Cleveland Browns pass-rushers Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) are both active in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Garrett missed last week's game after getting injured in a scary car crash, while Clowney will make his return after missing the last two contests. Garrett, normally a must-start in IDP fantasy leagues,... Read More

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Week 5 Include Miles Sanders, J.K. Dobbins, Chris Olave

Every week, I share some of my favored choices and players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These selections are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. Enter promo code KING at checkout for a discount and get access to my ranks in all formats, plus... Read More

Dustin Hopkins Won't Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is officially inactive for the Week 5 contest against the Cleveland Browns after he was limited in practice all week. The Chargers elevated Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he'll serve as the team's kicker on Sunday against Cleveland. The 29-year-old... Read More

Jarvis Landry Won't Play In Week 5

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is not good for the Saints with fellow wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) also sidelined. Now, Chris Olave and running back Alvin Kamara are going to be the focal points on offense. Both... Read More

Joshua Palmer Active Against Browns

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) is officially active in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after he came into this game listed as questionable. With Keenan Allen (hamstring) still out, Palmer should have a considerable role in the passing attack against Cleveland despite catching his only target for 25 yards while playing... Read More

Amon-Ra St. Brown Will Play In Week 5

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the New England Patriots. He missed last week's game and was limited during practice this week. Despite that, it appears he's healthy enough to get back on the field. The 22-year-old has been excellent for the Lions this... Read More

Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Poyer Out In Week 5

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol. The Bills will also be without wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) and middle... Read More

Alvin Kamara Active For Week 5

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) is active for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is good news after Kamara has missed two previous contests due to the same issue. Kamara isn't having a great season, but is a must-start against the Seahawks defense. He should have plenty of success... Read More

Logan Thomas Won't Play In Week 5

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) has been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old tested his calf pregame and decided he wasn't healthy enough to suit up. His absence probably won't mean too much for the backup tight ends. However, the wide receivers in Washington should see... Read More

Michael Thomas Likely To Play In Week 6

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (foot) has already been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. This is his second missed start this season, but it sounds like Thomas is likely to suit up in Week 6. Until then, the Saints will lean on Chris Olave and Jarvis Landry... Read More

Julio Jones Officially Out For Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) has been officially ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran wideout was questionable coming into this contest. It sounded like he was going to test his knee pregame, but clearly he's not ready to play yet. Luckily for Tampa Bay, fellow... Read More

Russell Gage Will Play On Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (back) will suit up for the Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He was listed as questionable coming into this contest after getting through limited practices. Despite that, it appears Gage is healthy enough to get out there on Sunday. That is good news for the Bucs... Read More

Is D’Andre Swift Injured or Playing? Should I Start Jamaal Williams in Week 5?

Fantasy managers who used an early-round pick on Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift have undoubtedly been scrambling to fill the void of his absence the last two weeks if they didn’t also draft Jamaal Williams. In the team’s first two games, Swift logged at least a 51% snap share and had 20 carries for... Read More

Julio Jones To Work Out Pregame

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) is hopeful to play during the Week 5 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. He was able to play through his knee issue last week and didn't seem to have any problems. However, the team will have Jones work out pregame to determine whether or not he'll suit... Read More

Kenny Pickett To Air It Out In First Start

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is making his first NFL start against the Buffalo Bills in Week 5. This is not an easy task for your first career start in professional football. Despite that, the Steelers aren't going to hold anything back for this game. They mentioned they plan for Pickett to sling it downfield... Read More

Week 5 Chat - Live Fantasy Football Game Day Q&A

It's Sunday Morning Week 5... Do You Know Who to Start? Each Sunday morning of the NFL season, RotoBaller's experts will be moderating the industry's leading live chat room and answering a bunch of your fantasy football questions, from around 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM ET. Come join in on the fun, and get your... Read More

Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em - Week 5 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 5 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Week 4 was much better for overall fantasy scoring, featuring an NFL matchup with 93 points scored. Many of the big names came through along with some of the backups or fill-ins we picked up. For those who... Read More

Dak Prescott Faces Uphill Battle To Play In Week 6

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) "is still regaining grip strength and would need to make significant strides to be ready to return from his fractured right thumb" in Week 6, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. All the while, Dallas should not feel compelled to rush him back into action too soon considering Cooper... Read More

Odell Beckham Jr. Targeting Mid-November Return

Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who is recovering from an ACL tear, is targeting a mid-November return. Since teams are unlikely to sign the veteran until he is healthy, "an imminent signing would be a major surprise," writes Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. With that said, Beckham is the top player available at the... Read More

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 5 Lineups - Kyler Murray, Logan Thomas, Rashaad Penny, Diontae Johnson

Week 4 in the NFL brought about a breath of fresh air as the running back position finally came to the forefront of fantasy production. With quarterbacks and receivers taking a large amount of the headlines to begin the year with lofty scoring, last week brought us four running backs to provide fantasy managers with... Read More

Amon-Ra St. Brown Expected To Play In Week 5

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero. St. Brown missed last week's game and did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, but he did log a limited session on Friday. The 22-year-old has looked fantastic when... Read More

Logan Thomas A True Game-Time Decision In Week 5

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) "is considered a true game-time decision" and will be evaluated prior to kickoff, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Thomas did not practice on Friday and was listed as questionable heading into the weekend. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Washington plays at 1 p.m., so if he can't suit... Read More