Irv Smith Jr. Practices On Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Irv Smith Jr. (hamstring) returned to practice on Wednesday. It's worth noting that he practiced in a limited capacity after not practicing at all last week. The fourth-year tight end missed the Bengals' previous two games with a hamstring issue but he's trending in the right direction to suit up in […]

Dameon Pierce Limited In Practice On Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. This is the first time we are hearing about a knee issue for Pierce but this sounds like it's just a maintenance day for the second year back. Pierce logged a season-high 25 touches during Sunday's Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh […]

Week 5 Must-Start Tight End Streamers: 2023 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football tight end starts and sits for Week 5 of the NFL season! Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" tight ends that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 5. You should consider locking these TEs into your 2023 fantasy football lineups for Week 5 as the […]

Javonte Williams Misses Practice

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (hip) missed the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Williams injured his hip flexor in the first half of the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears and never returned. It's not considered a serious injury, but his status for the Week 5 contest at home against the […]

Matthew Stafford Putting In Full Practice

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hip) will be a full participant in Wednesday's practice despite some aches he picked up in the Week 4 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts, according to head coach Sean McVay. "He's full go. He's as tough as it gets. We're not going to be running any zone read […]

Kyren Williams Held Out Of Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Kyren Williams (hip) will not practice on Wednesday due to a bruised hip, but it's a precautionary move. McVay said he expects Williams to play on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. It's great news for fantasy managers that have been enjoying […]

Derek Carr Limited In Wednesday's Practice

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) threw a bit more in practice on Wednesday. Carr was limited but "things look good in terms of where he's at this week." Barring a setback, Carr should be good to go to face the New England Patriots on the road in […]

Is Roschon Johnson A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 5? Waiver Wire Outlook

For the first three weeks of the season, it seemed as though the running back position for the Chicago Bears was one of a committee. This has largely been due to the emergence of rookie running back Roschon Johnson, who had been efficient with his opportunities. From weeks 1 to 3, Johnson saw his snap […]

Rhamondre Stevenson On The Week 5 Injury Report

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (thigh) is on the Week 5 injury report and was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday. Stevenson's status for the Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints bears watching. He has been the RB24 in half-PPR leagues through the first four weeks of the season. Stevenson […]

Deebo Samuel, Jauan Jennings Limited Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel (knee, ribs) and Jauan Jennings (shin) were both limited in Wednesday's practice. Samuel played in the Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals despite being questionable, but he wasn't targeted at all through the air and saw just three carries for six yards. Jennings was inactive. Samuel is […]

Jonathan Taylor Listed As Full Practice Participant

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday during the team's walkthrough. The Colts have opened the 21-day window to activate Taylor from Injured Reserve, and he could make his 2023 debut this weekend against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5. The 24-year-old's chances of being […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Misses Practice With Abdominal Injury

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (abdomen) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday due to an abdominal injury. The Lions are committing to St. Brown's status heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, but he was reportedly seen running full speed at practice on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will […]

Rico Dowdle Not Practicing Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (hip) and tight end Peyton Hendershot (ankle) are working with the rehab group on Wednesday and will not practice, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Dowdle will miss the first practice of the week after suffering a hip contusion in the Week 4 blowout win over the New England […]

Should I Drop Kenny Pickett? Fantasy Football Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers entered this season with a lot of optimism, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Despite the hype that surrounded this team in the offseason, the Steelers have stumbled out to a 2-2 start, where their offense has looked subpar. Pittsburgh currently ranks 29th in total offense, and second-year quarterback Kenny […]

Sam Howell A Strong Streaming Option In Week 5

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell could be in line for another solid outing in Week 5. After a strong day in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, the second-year quarterback has the privilege of taking on the Chicago Bears' bottom-five pass defense. So far this season, Chicago has allowed a top-10 fantasy performance to opposing […]

Week 5 Must-Start Wide Receivers: 2023 Fantasy Football Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football must-start wide receivers for Week 5 of the NFL season! Matt Donnelly discusses his top "Must Start" wide receivers that will have a fantasy football impact in Week 5. You should consider locking these WRs into your 2023 fantasy football lineups for Week 5 as the NFL bye […]

NFL DFS RB and WR Anchors For Week 5 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. In this piece, we're looking at the top running backs or wide receivers to build your cash or tournament lineups around. Most weeks I am going to recommend two running backs and two wide receivers who you can use as building blocks, […]

Logan Thomas A Solid Streaming Option Against Chicago

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas could be a decent option in Week 5. Against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 4, the veteran was an okay streamer with three receptions for 41 yards. Now in Week 5, the Commanders are taking on the Chicago Bears, owners of a bottom-five pass defense. With that in mind, […]

NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 NFL Teams Stand?

As we head into the second month of the NFL season, we are starting to get a better sense of who these 32 teams are. Injuries, inefficiencies, and mega pop-star distractions have impacted NFL teams in different ways through the league's first four weeks. On the other hand, there have been some major positive surprises […]

Bears Could End Up Releasing Chase Claypool

Several NFL teams think that the Chicago Bears will end up releasing wide receiver Chase Claypool. "I think that's where it's trending," one NFL executive said. The Bears would prefer to get a late-round pick for Claypool, but his locker-room presence will be a strong consideration for any prospective team after he outstayed his welcome […]

Should I Drop Jaxon Smith-Njigba? Fantasy Football Outlook

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was a hot name for fantasy football coming out of Ohio State University. The collegiate superstar posted 1,606 yards in 2021 while sharing the field with Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and was taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, so he's expected to become a […]

Early Week 5 Half-PPR Tight End Rankings for Fantasy Football: Luke Musgrave, Cole Kmet, Logan Thomas, Jonnu Smith, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 5 kicks off Thursday with the Commanders against the Bears. Also, the bye gauntlet officially begins this week with the Bucs, Seahawks, Browns, and Chargers off this week. Our goal, as always, is to help you set the most optimal lineup. Today, we will review our Week 5 half-PPR tight end rankings for […]

Sterling Shepard Expected To Play More In Week 5

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he expects wide receiver Sterling Shepard to play more in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Daboll indicated the team had more personnel packages with Shepard in them for the Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks, but they didn't use them. The Giants' receiver room is […]

Miles Sanders Listed As Limited Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) remains on the injury report and was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Sanders has been banged up this year, but he hasn't managed to miss a game so far in his first year with the organization. Aside from a two-touchdown performance in Week 3, Sanders […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Not Ready To Practice

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen), who missed the first four games of the season while on Injured Reserve, is not yet ready to practice and the Dolphins will not yet open the 21-day window for him to return from IR. It was previously reported that Wilson would be ready for the Week […]

Can Cole Kmet Repeat Week 4 Performance?

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet will look to build off a breakout Week 4 performance Thursday night against the Commanders. Kmet caught seven passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears heart-breaking loss. But the talented tight end flashed what inspired the Bears front office to give him an extension before the […]

Terry McLaurin Should Continue Solid Play In Week 5

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had a strong outing in Week 4, and he could have another in Week 5. Washington is facing the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, a team that ranks bottom-five against the pass. While he's been splitting more targets with his teammates than what was expected, McLaurin is still […]

Joe Burrow Optimistic About His Health

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) said he's optimistic about his calf injury after Sunday was the best he's felt this year after a game. Health-wise he was feeling good, but Burrow couldn't have felt good about his performance in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. In the loss, Burrow went 20-for-30 for […]

Khalil Herbert Gets Middling Matchup For TNF

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert should continue to lead Chicago's backfield in carries Thursday night against the Commanders. Herbert was fantastic in Week 14, racking up 103 rushing yards on the ground and chipping in 19 yards from the air with a receiving touchdown. He showed off his speed, elusiveness and ran tough between […]

Jonathan Taylor Still A Question Mark For Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) participated in a walkthrough at practice Wednesday after the team opened the 21-day window for him to return from the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) List. However, head coach Shane Steichen is not saying whether the 2021 rushing champion will play in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. […]