Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel Good To Go For Thursday Night

Washington Commanders wide receivers Jahan Dotson (ankle) and Curtis Samuel (quad) will be active against the Chicago Bears in the Week 5 Thursday Night Football contest against the Chicago Bears. Both players either missed practice or were limited this week, but they are good to go. The Bears have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to […]

Rashod Bateman, Odell Beckham Jr. Practice On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Rashod Bateman (hamstring) and Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. It's unclear to what extent they participated in practice until the official Wednesday injury report comes out later today, but it's a good sign for their return. That […]

Jahan Dotson An Intriguing Play Against Chicago

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (ankle) could be an intriguing option in Week 5. Dotson was limited throughout the short week, but has reportedly been cleared and will be active for Thursday Night Football. After saving his day with a last-second touchdown in Week 4, the former first-rounder has the privilege of taking on […]

Marlon Humphrey Returns To Practice Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (foot) has not appeared in a game this season after undergoing foot surgery in August. The 27-year-old took the practice field for the first time since his operation on Wednesday so he could make his season debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. The three-time Pro Bowler could provide […]

Chase Claypool Officially Out Against Commanders

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (healthy scratch) has officially been ruled out of the Thursday Night Football contest against the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old was traded to Chicago for an early second-round pick in the middle of the 2022 season and has caught just 17 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown in 10 […]

Brian Robinson Jr. A Strong Option Against Chicago

After seeing a tough matchup in Week 4, Brian Robinson Jr. could have a big bounce-back performance in Week 5. The Commanders are taking on the Chicago Bears in a matchup where they're currently six-point favorites and expected to be playing in a positive game script. Not only that, but when Washington has led this […]

Is Elijah Mitchell Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell had a breakout rookie campaign in 2021 and is one of the most valuable fantasy football handcuffs in his team's high-powered rushing attacks. Unfortunately, the Louisiana Lafayette alum has struggled through multiple injuries over the last two years and is once again in the injury headlines. We have […]

Wan'Dale Robinson To Be Limited On Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is expected to be limited in Wednesday's practice. Robinson tore his ACL last year and didn't make his debut until Week 3 this year. The Giants played on Monday night, so perhaps they are just giving the 22-year-old second-year pass-catcher some additional rest heading into a short […]

Jahan Dotson, Curtis Samuel Will Play Thursday Night

Washington Commanders wide receivers Jahan Dotson (ankle) and Curtis Samuel (quadriceps) were taken off the final Week 5 injury report on Wednesday and will play on Thursday night against the Chicago Bears. Dotson and Samuel both scored their first touchdowns of the year in the Week 4 overtime loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and have […]

Treylon Burks Won't Practice On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) will not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday. It's a bad start to the week for Burks, who was inactive for the team's Week 4 win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a knee injury. Burks still has two more days to return to practice, but […]

Tee Higgins Won't Practice Wednesday

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) will not practice on Wednesday. He's being listed as day-to-day. Higgins suffered a fractured rib in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he's not yet being ruled out for the Week 5 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. However, Higgins […]

Dalvin Cook Looking Faster

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that running back Dalvin Cook has been looking better at practices. "He's coming along ... he's still getting his legs underneath him. I'm sure he wants more, I'm sure he wants more production. He's getting faster, his GPS numbers are showing ... we just need to find […]

Is Tyler Higbee Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee started the 2023 campaign slow but has posted solid outings in Week 3 and Week 4. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't often been a high-end fantasy tight end, but he's remained on the fantasy radar as an interesting low-end TE1 or high-end TE2 over the last few years. However, […]

Jets Won't Limit Breece Hall Moving Forward

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters on Wednesday that the team will not limit running back Breece Hall's (knee) workload moving forward. The Jets plan was always to ease Hall into the fold early this year after he tore his ACL last October, which is partly why they added Dalvin Cook in […]

Saquon Barkley Joining Team Drills Wednesday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will join team drills in practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Barkley will officially be listed as limited on the first injury report of the week. He has sat out the last […]

Week 5 Must-Start Quarterbacks: 2023 Fantasy Football QB Streamers, Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Analysis

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

Is Jelani Woods Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods is a great athlete at the position, which naturally makes him an intriguing fantasy football sleeper. The 2022 third-round pick showed some promising signs last season and is on a team with a weak pass-catching depth chart. However, Woods has yet to make his season debut. He's eligible to […]

Josiah Deguara (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The jury is out on talented rookie Luke Musgrave's availability after suffering a concussion last Thursday night. Josiah Deguara is a decent insurance option as he stepped in after Musgrave was clobbered and caught four Jordan Love passes for 34 yards. Just keep an […]

Fact or Fiction: Surprising Fantasy Football Performances From David Montgomery, Michael Wilson, Allen Lazard, more

Week 4 of the NFL is behind us and it's time to look ahead to next week's action. There were some surprising performances in the third week of the season, but were those surprising performances a sign of things to come for players? Every week, I'll be looking at three to five NFL players whose […]

Cade Otton (TE, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cade Otton is of no use to fantasy managers this week while he is on bye, but you could still pick him up if you need tight end help in the coming weeks. He scored his first touchdown of the season against […]

Jonnu Smith (TE, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After being a multimillion-dollar flameout with the New England Patriots, Jonnu Smith is rebuilding his career and fantasy value in Atlanta. He came out of nowhere and caught six passes for 95 yards versus Jacksonville this past Sunday morning, which was one […]

Cooper Kupp Officially Designated To Return To Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) has officially been designated to return to practice on Wednesday after spending the first four weeks of the season on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury he suffered in training camp. The Rams now have 21 days to activate Kupp from IR to the 53-man active […]

Matt Breida (RB, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The ankle injury that was sustained by Saquon Barkley in Week 2 has cemented him to the sideline. It is conceivable that Barkley will re-emerge when the Giants visit Miami. However, the problematic ankle could also extend his absence. That scenario will sustain Matt […]

Offensive Line Champs and Chumps - Fantasy Football Matchups to Target (Week 5)

The NFL season is flying by and we have officially hit the point where bye weeks are impacting fantasy lineups. Four teams (Cleveland, Seattle, Tampa Bay, and the LA Chargers) will have the week off in Week 5, leaving fantasy managers scrambling to identify players to help their team. Finding edges in unconventional places is […]

Broncos Release Randy Gregory

The Denver Broncos released linebacker Randy Gregory on Wednesday, according to sources. The Broncos want to focus on younger players on defense, so they have made Gregory a free agent. Gregory signed a five-year, $70 million deal with the Broncos in free agency before last season and ended up playing in 10 total games (six […]

Is Jaylen Warren A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 5? Waiver Wire Outlook

A quarter of the season has already passed and the proverbial fantasy dust is starting to settle a bit. Fantasy managers are still waiting to see how players like Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor will fare, but we are starting to get a good sense as to who can be relied on in 2023.  One […]

Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wan'Dale Robinson has only played in two games this season after suffering a torn ACL last year. Despite playing in the putrid Giants' offense, he's already hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 61 yards and rushed once of seven […]

Christian Gonzalez Likely To Miss Rest Of The Year

New England Patriots rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder), who would have been a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year, is likely to miss the rest of the season with a torn right labrum from a dislocated shoulder he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to sources. Gonzalez will undergo […]

Panthers Looking For No. 1 Wide Receiver

The Carolina Panthers are not only looking to trade for a wide receiver, but they want a No. 1-caliber guy, and it's their top priority right now, according to sources. The Panthers are all in on rookie quarterback Bryce Young and want to support him as much as they possibly can. The No. 1 overall […]

Aaron Rodgers Still Hopes To Return This Year

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles), who is three weeks removed from surgery to fix a torn Achilles, said on Tuesday that he's "well ahead of the normal protocols" and still believes he can return this year. "There's nothing normal about how I'm attacking this rehab," Rodgers said on The Pat McAfee Show. "The […]