Joel Embiid Will Miss Friday's Preseason Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets. However, Embiid will suit up for Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. He wants to play in over 70 games this season, but that means he'll play a few less minutes per game than he did last […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Practices on Thursday

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (tailbone) was able to suit up for Thursday's practice. He has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's preseason game against the Indiana Pacers. Carter has dealt with multiple minor injuries during camp this season, but remains a solid fantasy bet. He expects to be fine for opening night and […]

Nicolas Batum Ruled Out for Preseason Game on Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Nicolas Batum (Achilles) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason contest against the Philadelphia 76ers. Batum exited early on Wednesday because of right Achilles soreness. There is no reason to believe that this is going to be a lingering injury for Batum. However, he's a veteran player on a rebuilding Hornets team. […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. Should Suit Up on Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) is listed as probable for Thursday's preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings. Both Mikal Bridges (knee) and Aron Baynes (nose) are expected to play in this matchup as well. Oubre has been dealing with right wrist tendinitis, but hopefully that isn't something that is going to linger. Oubre […]

Mikal Bridges is Expected to Suit Up on Thursday

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. Bridges is dealing with a right patella bone bruise that has been lingering all camp. He should earn some regular minutes in the Suns young rotation this season. Bridges is worth grabbing in the last few rounds […]

Dewayne Dedmon is Likely to Play in Exhibition

Sacramento Kings center Dewayne Dedmon (illness) is expected to suit up for Thursday's preseason contest against the Phoenix Suns. He averaged 10.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists during his time in Atlanta last season. He shot well from the floor as well, so Dedmon's fantasy value is on the rise. He's competing with Harry Giles […]

Anibal Sanchez Tabbed For NLCS Game 1

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Cardinals on Friday. The veteran 35-year-old allowed just one run and four hits while striking out nine over five innings in his start in the NLDS against the Dodgers. In 30 regular season starts in 2019, Sanchez […]

Jonas Valanciunas Should Be Fine for Regular Season

Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (foot) could be sidelined for most of the preseason due to a sore foot. However, head coach Taylor Jenkins said the team is not concerned about the injury heading into the regular season. The Grizzlies will likely be cautious with their veteran big man in the preseason. His fantasy value […]

Miles Mikolas To Start Game 1 Of NLCS

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Nationals on Friday. He'll be followed by Adam Wainwright in Game 2, Jack Flaherty in Game 3 and Dakota Hudson in Game 4. The 31-year-old Mikolas led the league with 18 wins in 2018 while posting […]

Tyler Johnson is Questionable for Preseason Contest

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson (head) is listed as questionable for Thursday's preseason contest against the Sacramento Kings. Johnson is dealing with a migraine and has little incentive to play in this one. He should be fine for the regular season opener, but it's unclear how much he'll play on the young Suns roster.

Packers Defense A Great Streaming Option This Week

The Green Bay Packers Defense is a great streaming option this week against the Detroit Lions at home. The Packers have been a constant threat this season on defense, with their improved pass rush forcing quarterbacks to make poor decisions in the pocket. The Packers secondary unit has also vastly improved since last season. With a […]

Vance McDonald Out Again Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. McDonald may have aggravated something after suiting up in Week 5. He still has a day to get back into practice, but his status is looking up in the air for Sunday night against the Chargers. With his health […]

Mason Crosby An Effective Starter This Week Against Detroit

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby should be an effective starter for his matchup against the Detroit Lions. Crosby has only missed one kick all season, which was from long distance. The Packers offense has needed to call upon their veteran kicker when their offense has stalled in the opposition's half this season and are […]

Sam Darnold (QB, NYJ) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Darnold is finally back--or so he should be. Everything pointed to a Week 5 return, but Darnold himself and the Jets staff both deemed it too risky to push the sophomore to make an appearance this early. But Week 6 will see […]

Redskins Planning To Ride Adrian Peterson?

Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan doesn't think running back Adrian Peterson has gotten into a rhythm so far this year. It sounds as though the Redskins plan on giving the ball to the veteran more in Week 6 against the Dolphins. Peterson has just done nothing in four games this year, attempting 40 […]

Jimmy Graham An Effective Tight End Option Against Detroit

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham could prove to be an effective starting tight end option in his matchup against the Detroit Lions. Graham struggled in the early part of the season to get involved in the offense, but has been targeted 12 times in the past two weeks. The Lions are one of […]

Tre'Quan Smith Looking Unlikely For Week 6

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Smith aggravated his ankle in Week 5 and looks unlikely to play in Week 6 against the Jaguars. The second-year wideout is off the fantasy radar at least until Drew Brees (thumb) returns. He has five catches for 75 yards […]

Alvin Kamara Added To Injury Report

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) found his way onto the Week 6 injury report and was limited in practice on Thursday. It's not idea to have a high-end RB1 enter the injury report in the middle of the week, but until we know more consider this just a minor blip on the […]

Raiders Cut J.J. Nelson, Sign Marcell Ateman

The Oakland Raiders cut wide receiver J.J. Nelson on Thursday and re-signed receiver Marcell Ateman, according to a source. Nelson struggled with injuries in Oakland and had four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown in his one game played this season. Ateman will become receiver depth in the absence of Nelson. He won't be […]

Aaron Rodgers Limited In Practice With Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was added to the Week 6 injury report on Thursday with a knee injury. While it's likely that Rodgers plays against the Detroit Lions, it is worth considering his outlook with lead receiver Davante Adams (toe) looking likely to miss the game. If Rodgers is unable to move around freely, […]

Albert Wilson Limited This Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (calf, hip) has been limited in practices on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Wilson aggravated his calf in the season opener and hasn't played since, although he had the bye week to heal up and could return in Week 6 against the Redskins in a nice matchup. Wilson figures […]

Case Keenum Practicing In Full This Week

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (foot) has practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday of this week. After being benched in Week 4 and then being replaced by Colt McCoy last week, the Redskins seem to be leaning towards going back to Keenum for a winnable Week 6 matchup with the Dolphins. You can't trust […]

Geronimo Allison Could Be A Flex Option Against Detroit

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison could be an effective flex option this week against the Detroit Lions, but only if Davante Adams (toe) misses the game. Allison continued to operate out of the slot for the Packers against the Dallas Cowboys when Adams wasn't in the lineup last week. While the Lions have been […]

Alvin Kamara Poised for Huge Game Against Jaguars

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could have a huge day against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6. Kamara comes into the game leading the team in rushing attempts and ranking second behind wide receiver Michael Thomas in targets. Despite having only two total touchdowns on the season (both in one game), Kamara again […]

Brandin Cooks Expected To Play Sunday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) has been asymptomatic for a concussion this week and is expected to play in Week 6 against the 49ers, according to head coach Sean McVay. The Rams should have their full array of receivers available in this big divisional matchup. Cooks has been the most hit or […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling A Borderline Starting Option Against Detroit

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is a borderline starting wide receiver for fantasy owners in his matchup against the Detroit Lions. Valdes-Scantling struggled in the matchup against the Dallas Cowboys when he drew coverage as the primary receiving option. The Detroit Lions have given up an average of just 20.7 points to the […]

Randall Cobb Misses Practice Thursday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb (back, hip) missed practice on Thursday. Cobb was a new addition to the injury report, so he could be truly questionable for Week 6 against the Jets. The first-year Cowboy has a very mediocre 17 grabs for 210 yards and a touchdown through five weeks, and he lost most […]

Phillip Dorsett Hopes To Miss Just One Game

There's optimism that New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett (hamstring) will miss just Thursday night in Week 6, according to a source. It's a shame that Dorsett won't be able to take the field against the Giants terrible secondary, but at least it looks like he won't also miss Week 7. Dorsett has 15 […]

Danny Amendola Gets In Limited Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola (chest) returned to a limited practice on Thursday coming off the bye week. Amendola hasn't played since Sept. 22 but could be on the right track to suit up on Monday night against the Packers. A lot could depend on whether rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (concussion) returns as […]

Teddy Bridgewater a QB2 Against Jacksonville

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater gets a bit of a tougher matchup in Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bridgewater is coming off his best game as the Saints starter, in which he averaged a season-high 9.24 yards per attempt and tossed four touchdown passes. Unfortunately, he's still only averaging 7.0 yards per attempt […]