Jake Bates A Reliable Streaming Kicker For Week 6

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates returns as a solid streaming option for Week 6. The Lions are three-point favorites on the road against the Dallas Cowboys, with a projected team total of 27.75 points. Detroit has one of the highest of the week—typically a good indicator for kicker performance. With Detroit's offense firing on all […]

Matthew Boyd To Start Game 5 On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Matthew Boyd will make the start for Cleveland on Saturday in the decisive Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, according to manager Stephen Vogt. The 33-year-old southpaw will be going on regular rest in the winner-take-all contest after going 4 2/3 shutout […]

Michael Mayer Placed On Reserve/Non-Football Injury List

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (personal) was placed on the reserve/Non-Football Injury and Illness list, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Mayer has not suited up since Week 3 due to a personal matter and is now expected to miss more time. The Notre Dame product enjoyed a productive rookie campaign, as he […]

Enrique Hernandez Starting In Center Field In Game 5

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez will get the start in center field and will bat seventh on Friday for the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Tommy Edman is making another start at shortstop in place of […]

Rachaad White Doubtful For Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. White opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice but was downgraded to a non-participant on Thursday and Friday, which does not bode well for his status this weekend. If White is […]

Freddie Freeman Back In The Game 5 Lineup

As expected, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) is back at first base and is hitting third against San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish in the deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series on Friday. Freeman aggravated an ankle injury in Game 3 of the NLDS that has been bothering him […]

Chase Brown Listed As Questionable

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the New York Giants. Brown appeared on the injury report on Thursday after logging a limited practice session and remained in the same capacity on Friday. Earlier on Friday, head coach Zac Taylor said that Brown is expected to […]

Evan Carter Undergoes Ablation Procedure

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) underwent an ablation procedure on his back last week and has started a hitting progression. Carter managed to play in only 45 games in 2024 due to a lower-back stress reaction. The Rangers are hoping that his recent procedure will clear the way for the 22-year-old to put his […]

Anthony Richardson Expects To Play

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) is expected to play in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans barring a late-week surprise, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Richardson suffered an oblique injury in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers and was sidelined last weekend. This week, Richardson was able to log a limited practice session […]

Josh Jung Has Another Wrist Surgery

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) underwent tendon-release surgery on Tuesday and will start a normal offseason program in three to four weeks. Jung fractured his right wrist back in early April when he was hit by a pitch and missed four months as a result. When the 26-year-old right-handed-hitting third baseman returned late […]

Christian Watson Questionable For Week 6

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game, according to Wes Hodkiewicz. The former first-round selection was unable to suit up last week due to an ankle sprain he suffered in Week 4. This week, Watson was able to log three consecutive limited practice sessions. Fantasy managers should […]

Adolis Garcia Dealing With Sprained Patellar Tendon

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) has a sprained left patellar tendon and will rehab for eight weeks before starting his offseason workouts. Despite dealing with a knee injury for the final few weeks of the 2024 regular season, Garcia will not need surgery for his knee injury and should be good to go for […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Questionable For Sunday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Pittman did not participate in Wednesday's or Thursday's practice but was able to return in full on Friday which is a promising sign for his status for this weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status ahead over the […]

Kodai Senga Likely To Start Game 1 Of NLCS

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is likely to get the nod to start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres on the road. The Mets just need to check in with all of their pitchers to make sure that everyone is […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Out On Sunday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) will not play on Sunday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Stevenson was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday but was not seen at Friday's practice. Even though he will sit out this weekend, head coach Jerod Mayo expressed that this injury is not deemed to […]

Dustin Hopkins Not A Recommended Option In Week 6

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field-goal attempts in a Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. The veteran kicker has now converted seven of his eight attempts this season as he gears up to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. The Eagles have been average against kickers this […]

Kerry Carpenter's Status For Game 5 Is Unknown

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) will test out his hamstring injury on Friday and Saturday before the team decides his status for Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at Progressive Field. "We're gonna take as much time as we can to see what […]

Browns Defense Tough To Trust In Week 6

The Cleveland Browns defense has struggled this year to recapture the dominant form that made them a top fantasy defense in 2023. Things won't get any easier as they will head on the road to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. The Eagles will be close to full strength as they will be […]

Is Travis Etienne Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne was probably taken in the first or second round in most of the fantasy football drafts held before the start of the season. Now he is not even the best back on the Jaguars, let alone the fantasy squads he is rostered on. Etienne, like most of the 1-4 […]

Ricky Pearsall's Practice Window To Open This Week

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (chest) is set to have his practice window open this week, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. The first-round pick has been sidelined with a chest injury that was caused by a gunshot wound. Once his practice window opens, the Florida product will have 21 days to […]

Jerry Jeudy A WR4 In Week 6

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) struggled in Week 5, catching just one of his three targets for 16 yards. He will look to bounce back in a plus matchup against a Philadelphia Eagles secondary that is allowing the most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season. Jeudy has been listed […]

49ers Won't Open Christian McCaffrey's Practice Window This Week

The San Francisco 49ers won't open the practice window for running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey is ramping up his football activities as he deals with bi-lateral Achilles tendinitis in both of his legs, but he won't return to practice next week or be available to play […]

Amari Cooper A WR3 Heading Into Week 6 Vs. Eagles

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper has struggled with drops and a lack of production for the majority of the 2024 season, going over 35 receiving yards just twice in five games. He will look to shake off his slow start in a road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6. Cooper did not […]

Jerome Ford A Low-End RB2 In Week 6

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has seen his workload fluctuate throughout the first five games of the season. He saw the majority of the work in Weeks 1, 3, and 4 while operating in a timeshare with D'Onta Foreman in the other two weeks. With Nick Chubb (knee) already ruled out for Week 6 […]

Joe Mixon Expected To Return In Week 6

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle) practiced again on Friday for the second day in a row and is expected to play in Week 6 on Sunday against the New England Patriots. League sources expressed optimism that Mixon will be ready to take on a solid workload against the Patriots, barring an unexpected setback. […]

Deshaun Watson A Low-End QB2 In Week 6

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has struggled for much of the 2024 season, managing to throw for multiple touchdowns in just one of five games thus far. He will look to turn things around in Week 6's road matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have struggled against opposing quarterbacks this season, allowing the second-most […]

Alexander Mattison - Week 6 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison was deployed as the lead runner last week with Zamir White (groin) held out of the lineup. In this game, Mattison logged a season-high 15 carries but ran for just 38 yards. He added 23 yards on […]

Rachaad White Will Be A Game-Time Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back Rachaad White (foot) will be a game-time decision for the Week 6 clash against the division-rival New Orleans Saints on Sunday. If White is unable to gain clearance on Sunday, rookie Bucky Irving will have clear RB2 upside on the road in New Orleans […]

Eagles Defense On The Streaming Radar Against Browns

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 6. The Eagles have struggled defensively to start the season, but draw an incredibly favorable matchup against the Deshaun Watson-led Browns this weekend. Cleveland is ranked 29th in points scored this year and is giving up an average of five sacks per game through […]