Mitch Trubisky, Taylor Gabriel Miss Practice

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky (shoulder) and wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. With the Bears having their bye in Week 6, neither Trubisky nor Gabriel are expected to suit up in Week 5 in London against the Raiders. Gabriel also sat out in Week 4 […]

Dalvin Cook Remains Top-Tier RB1 In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is a good bet to bounce back and offer elite RB1 value in Week 5. The New York Giants are much more vulnerable against the pass so far this season, but their linebacker core is banged up and Cook is still likely to see at least 20 touches as […]

Parris Campbell Misses Practice Again

Indianapolis Colts rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's not looking good for the rookie playing in Week 5 against the Chiefs on Sunday night unless he returns to practice on Friday. With the game being Sunday night, it's impossible to trust Campbell with a starting […]

Christian Kirk Could Be Back In Week 6

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk's (ankle) injury isn't season-ending, and while he's not expected to play in Week 5 against the Bengals, he could return to the mix as early as Week 6 against the Falcons, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Both Kirk and Damiere Byrd (hamstring) are expected to miss this Sunday, […]

Adam Vinatieri Should Be Started This Week

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is in a good spot to put up points this week. The Kansas City Chiefs allow 23.5 points per game, and the Colts are averaging 23.5 points per game. This is likely going to be a high-scoring matchup, and they have an over/under of 56 points for this week. High-scoring […]

Raheem Mostert's Opportunities Could Be Dwindling

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert could be relegated to relief duties in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. With the impending return of Tevin Coleman (ankle), Mostert’s near-even timeshare with Matt Breida could be coming to an end. The fourth-year pro has been impressive, amassing 270 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 38 […]

Kirk Cousins Is A Mid-Tier QB2 Against Giants

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins looks to be a decent QB2 option in Week 5. The Vikings will face off with the New York Giants on the road as 4.5-point favorites, so there's a good chance that Cousins will need to throw as long as it stays a close contest. He hasn't played well in […]

Wendell Carter Jr. Suffers Another Injury

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle, tailbone) continues to have bad luck with injuries and suffered another one during practice on Thursday. Carter suffered an ankle sprain earlier in the week, but it sadly doesn't stop there. He landed on his tailbone twice during practice and sat out afterwards. The team is just being […]

Eric Ebron Is A TE2 In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron had five targets in Week 4, but he was only able to come down with one of them which he turned into a 48-yard touchdown. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett looks his way often, and they'll be throwing a lot against the high-powered Kansas City Chiefs. Ebron gets a good amount […]

Kevon Looney is Out for Preseason Opener

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason opener. Looney strained his hamstring, but was on the stationary bike afterwards. However, it's the preseason, so the Warriors aren't going to push Looney in a meaningless games. Omari Spellman is most likely going to draw the start at center on […]

Zach Pascal Has Flier Upside In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal is largely an afterthought in the team's offense on most weeks. Over the last two weeks though, with wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quad) dealing with an injury, Pascal has been able to be effective. In Week 4, he totaled four catches for 72 yards and a touchdown. Against the […]

Andre Roberson is Expected to Play Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Andre Roberson (knee) is expected to suit up for Sunday's scrimmage. Roberson has been sidelined since January of 2018, so head coach Billy Donovan is going to limit him. Roberson is back to training camp and doing basketball activities. The Thunder aren't going to rush him back, so there will likely […]

Marcus Smart Doesn't Practice on Thursday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (illness) was unable to suit up for practice on Thursday. Smart might miss a few preseason games, but this is nothing serious. Jaylen Brown and Smart are going to be fighting for a spot in the starting five. Regardless, Smart is going to have fantasy value either on the bench […]

T.Y. Hilton Is A WR1 In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quad) is dealing with an injury heading into the team's Week 5 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. If he is able to start on Sunday night, he has to be in fantasy lineups. He's far and away the favorite target of quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and the Chiefs have […]

Landry Shamet to See Time at Point Guard

Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward Landry Shamet is expected to see more time at point guard this season. Head coach Doc Rivers said "There’s no doubt about that because he can do a lot of things that very few guys can do -- you know, a Curry." Shamet is reportedly looking great in camp and is […]

Nyheim Hines Could See A Healthy Workload In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines does the majority of his work in the passing game. In Week 5, he could see a workload increase for a couple of reasons. One is that starting running back Marlon Mack (ankle) is dealing with an injury that could hold him out of Sunday night's game against the […]

Hassan Whiteside Misses Another Practice

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside (ankle) missed Thursday's practice, but his injury is not considered serious. Whiteside missed Wednesday's practice as well after tweaking his left ankle. The Blazers and Whiteside consider the issue to be a day-to-day type of thing. Zach Collins will see more time with Whiteside sidelined. Whiteside is a guy […]

Marlon Mack Has Upside If He Plays In Week 5

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) has missed practice a couple of days this week. However, he does still have the chance to be out there in Week 5 against the Kansas City Chiefs. If he were to play, he would have legitimate RB2 consideration. The Chiefs allow an NFL-worst 5.63 yards per carry. […]

Darius Garland is Progressing Well

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (foot) was able to run the floor, but did not fully practice on Thursday. Garland has a history with injuries, so the Cavs are going to be cautious with their young guard. He missed most of the 2018-19 season in college. Garland has been sidelined all of the summer league […]

Kyle Lowry is On Track to Play in Regular Season

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (thumb) is not expected to play during the trip to Tokyo, but could possibly be cleared afterwards, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Lowry is on track to be ready for the regular season. However, Fred Vanvleet remains a favorable fantasy target right now. Lowry should be fine, but […]

Jacoby Brissett A QB2 in Week 5

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has been one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the NFL this season. In Week 5, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he's a high-end QB2 with QB1 upside. On the year, he's QB 9 in total fantasy points. In two out the Chiefs' four games, they've allowed quarterbacks, including Jacksonville […]

Tevin Coleman Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Coleman appears on schedule to suit up as expected after working on drills over the bye week. The five-year pro suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and should reinsert himself as a backend RB2 if he plays Monday […]

James Conner, Vance McDonald Miss Practice Again

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) and tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Conner and McDonald must both practice on Friday to have a chance of suiting up in Week 5 against the Ravens. As of now, Conner is looking like a very shaky low-end RB1. […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Held Out Again Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) was held out of practice again on Thursday. "JuJu got a little banged up early in that ball game last week. We held him a little bit today. Held him yesterday. Don’t have any feeling like he wouldn’t be back with us, but he gutted it out & […]

A.J. Pollock Leading Off In Game 1 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock is starting in left field and is hitting leadoff against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Thursday. David Freese is starting at first base and is batting second. It's the first time that Pollock has hit leadoff since early September, but […]

49ers To Re-Sign Jordan Matthews

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to re-sign wide receiver Jordan Matthews, according to league sources. He's expected to take rookie Jalen Hurd's (back) spot on the roster after he was put on Injured Reserve. Matthews didn't make the club's final roster this summer, so he's unlikely to make much of an impact in the […]

Jalen Hurd, Jason Verrett Put On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers placed rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd (back) and cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Thursday and re-signed cornerback Dontae Johnson to a one-year deal in a corresponding move. Hurd has a chance to return later this year, but nobody should be expecting him to make an impact in […]

David Njoku Expects To Return This Year

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (wrist) said he expects to return this year from his broken wrist. He also said he's been cleared from the concussion protocol. Njoku was upended and landed on his head and wrist in the Week 2 win over the Jets. With the tight end position being so shallow in […]

Packers Defense Should Be Avoided Against Dallas

The Green Bay Packers Defense should be avoided against the Dallas Cowboys this week. While the unit could have an increased sack count with left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) not expected to play, the Cowboys offense is potent this season. The Cowboys have scored 107 points so far this year, ranking seventh in the league. […]

Auden Tate Should Have Plenty To Do On Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate was targeted six times against the Steelers in Week 4, finishing with four receptions for a team-high 50 yards. With John Ross III (shoulder) and A.J. Green (ankle) out of the equation against Arizona, the sophomore should get plenty of looks from quarterback Andy Dalton against a weak Cardinals […]