Joe Burrow Will Start In Week 5

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) will start and play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. The fact that Taylor had to confirm that Burrow would start this weekend just goes to show how bad he's been through the first four games of 2023. A calf injury that […]

Tee Higgins Says He Could Be Back This Week

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ribs) exited the Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans with a rib injury. He suffered a rib fracture and early reports suggested he could be out for a few weeks. However, the 24-year-old said he does not think his injury will keep him out for an extended period […]

Jonathan Taylor To Practice Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is expected to practice on Wednesday. The former rushing champion began the 2023 season on the PUP list after an offseason full of drama, including a public dispute with team owner Jim Irsay and a trade request. However, it appears Taylor is going to return and play for […]

Cam Jurgens Deemed Week To Week

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens (foot) is being considered week to week after leaving the Week 4 game against the Washington Commanders early with a foot injury. The second-year guard is the only new starter on the team's offensive line from last year's NFC Championship run. In his absence, 27-year-old Sua Opeta will fill […]

Desmond Ridder Not Being Benched

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder struggled mightily in the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. The second-year Cincinnati product completed 19 of his 31 passing attempts for 191 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Atlanta scored just one touchdown and lost the game 23-7. Many have speculated that Taylor Heinicke could be given the […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Remain Starter When Healthy

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (concussion) is still in concussion protocol after missing Sunday's Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He has now been in the protocol for a week. Head coach Josh McDaniels said the veteran signal-caller is still the team's starting quarterback when he returns from the injury. Rookie Aidan […]

Michael Gallup (WR, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After having just two catches for 13 yards over the first two games of the season, Michael Gallup has posted back-to-back strong games. He caught six-of-seven targets in Week 3 for 92 yards, then caught five-of-six targets for 60 yards in […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Christian Watson made his season debut last week and caught two passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. He'll surely see more snaps going forward, but his return is unlikely to throw a wrench into Romeo Doubs' breakout campaign.   Romeo […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round Including Jameson Williams, C.J. Stroud, Samaje Perine, Tyler Boyd, Jake Ferguson

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to an early look at the waiver landscape following Sunday's action. We serve as a rapid reaction to get key names on your radar with the week's early performances and injuries to big names such as Javonte Williams, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, and more. October is already here, so let's stay […]

Jalen Tolbert Posts 53 Yards In Blowout Win

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert had his best game of the young season in the 38-3 shellacking of the New England Patriots on Sunday in Week 4. Tolbert hauled in all four of his targets for 53 yards, which was third on the team in this one behind tight end Jake Ferguson and receiver […]

Brandin Cooks Has Season-High Four Catches Sunday

It wasn't much, but Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught a season-high four passes on four targets for 27 receiving yards in the team's 38-3 blowout win over the New England Patriots in Week 4 on Sunday in Dallas. Cooks returned in Week 3 from a knee injury after missing one game and he […]

Chase Claypool To Remain Away From The Team

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus told ESPN1000 in Chicago that wide receiver Chase Claypool will remain away from the team this week as they prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football. The Bears made some changes to their offense heading into the Week 4 loss to the […]

Myles Garrett's Injury Doesn't Seem Serious

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett (ankle) rolled his ankle in the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday and was seen in a walking boot after the game, but it doesn't seem to be a major injury. The Browns are heading into their bye in Week 5, and Garrett assured reporters on […]

Kendrick Bourne Held In Check By Cowboys

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne hauled in two of three targets for 36 yards in Week 4 versus the Cowboys. The Patriots lost by a score of 38-3, falling to 1-3 on the season. This was the Bourne's worst game of the season in terms of both statistics and fantasy production. The 28-year-old […]

Demario Douglas Totals 45 Yards Sunday

New England Patriots wide receiver Demario Douglas hauled in two of three targets for 45 yards against the Cowboys in Week 4. The Patriots lost by a score of 38-3, falling to 1-3 on the season. Douglas seemed to impress the Patriots' coaching staff throughout training camp and the first four weeks of the regular […]

Pat Freiermuth Getting Scan On His Injured Hamstring

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) is getting his injured hamstring scanned on Monday. It's not just a tweak, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac. We'll have to wait to see what the tests show on his hamstring, but at this point, he seems pretty questionable to play in Week 5 against the division-rival […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Inefficient In Week 4 Loss

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for just 30 yards on 14 carries against the Cowboys on Sunday evening. He also hauled in two of three targets for an additional 10 yards through the air. The Patriots lost by a score of 38-3, falling to 1-3 on the season. Stevenson's relative struggles were […]

Justin Herbert Has A Fractured Finger

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (finger) suffered a fractured finger on his left, non-throwing hand in the Week 4 win over the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to sources. Herbert's finger also suffered a gruesome nail injury, but he somehow finished the game and with the team's bye coming in Week 5, […]

George Pickens Quiet In Week 4 Blowout Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught just three of his seven targets for 25 yards in the team's 30-6 blowout loss to the Houston Texans. Still, outside of running backs, the second-year pro led the team in receiving yards. The entire Pittsburgh offense sputtered against a beatable Houston defense. They also lost quarterback Kenny […]

Jaylen Warren Receives Healthy Workload Against Houston

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren received 14 opportunities out of the backfield in the team's 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. The second-year pro turned eight carries and six catches into 55 total yards. Warren and Najee Harris nearly split the touches 50/50. The starter ran the ball 14 times and caught one pass […]

Hunter Henry Remains Top Pass-Catcher In Week 4

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry remained the team's most involved pass-catcher on Sunday, hauling in four of five targets for 51 yards. The Patriots lost to the Cowboys by a score of 38-3, falling to 1-3 on the season. Henry has 17 catches, 176 yards, and two touchdowns so far, ranking as the […]

Top 10 Running Back Studs - Best Fantasy Football RB Performances Including Christian McCaffrey, David Montgomery, Bijan Robinson and more

We are now just about one month or a quarter of the way into the 2023 NFL season. NFL offenses have shown us their hand as to who they plan on giving the ball to each week. While the sample size is still too small to draw absolute conclusions for, we're at a point where […]

Najee Harris Tops 100 Yards In Week 4

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris cobbled together a fantasy-relevant performance for the Steelers in their 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans. The third-year pro ran the ball 14 times for 71 yards and caught one pass for 32 yards. His 100-yard performance was his first of the young season, despite his lowest snap percentage […]

Top Fantasy Football Injuries From Sunday: Justin Herbert, Matthew Stafford, Kenny Pickett, Tee Higgins, Mike Evans, more

The Week 4 NFL slate was another wild and entertaining one, but as always, there were key injuries all over the league. There are plenty of key fantasy football assets in this week's injury headlines. Our fantasy football injuries report highlights the banged-up players with fantasy significance and their early status heading into Week 5 […]

Ezekiel Elliott Disappoints In Week 4 Revenge Game

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott rushed just six times for 16 yards against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. He added six receiving yards on two catches. The Patriots lost by a score of 38-3, falling to 1-3 on the season. Elliott was reportedly expected to handle the workload of an RB1 on […]

Tre'Davious White Feared To Have Suffered A Torn Achilles

The Buffalo Bills fear cornerback Tre'Davious White (Achilles) suffered a torn right Achilles in the team's Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins. White crumbled to the ground with a non-contact injury late in the third quarter. If the injury is confirmed, his season will be over. The former All-Pro corner also suffered a torn […]

Kenny Pickett's Knee Injury Not Believed To Be Season-Ending

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (knee) will miss some time but it appears he's avoided a season-ending injury. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that an MRI showed no ACL injury to Pickett's knee. We'll have a better idea about Pickett's injury soon but expect Mitchell Trubisky to start in Week 5 against Baltimore. Following […]

Mike Evans Believed To Be Dealing With Minor Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) may not miss any time with what is believed to be a minor hamstring injury. The 30-year-old departed the game against New Orleans in the second quarter after snagging three catches for 40 yards. The Buccaneers are on bye in Week 5 which gives Evans more time […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Seahawks vs. Giants MNF Showdown

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! We're back with another Monday Night Football showdown article! How exciting of a time is it? I hope your team saw great success yesterday, as we all want to kick back, relax, and NFC battle as the Seattle Seahawks (2-1) head to MetLife to take on the New York Giants (1-2). Saquon […]