Josh Richardson Making Solid Progress

Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (shoulder) continues working his way back from season-ending shoulder surgery from last March. The 31-year-old is reportedly close to returning and was seen getting up shots after practice earlier this week. Richardson still isn't a full participant in practice, but is expected to be ready by the beginning of the […]

Pitching Coach Brent Strom Won't Return To Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching coach Brent Strom, assistant pitching coach Dan Carlson and bullpen coach Mike Fetters will all not be returning to the team for the 2025 season in their current roles. The moves come after the D-backs ranked 27th in the big leagues in 2024 with a 4.64 ERA, mainly due to injuries to […]

Romeo Doubs Misses Practice Thursday Due To Personal Matter, Remains Day-To-Day

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (personal) did not practice on Thursday due to personal reasons, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal. Silverstein further reported that the team is taking it "day-to-day" regarding Doubs' status for Sunday's game. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding Doubs during Friday's practice, […]

Anthony Rizzo Considered A Long Shot For ALDS

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (fingers) hasn't attempted any baseball activities yet, according to general manager Brian Cashman. The Yankees consider Rizzo to be a long shot to be included on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, which begins on Saturday. In addition, infielder DJ LeMahieu […]

Oswaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice Considered "Primary Names" For First Base

With New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (fingers) and infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) injured, general manager Brian Cashman considers Oswaldo Cabrera and rookie Ben Rice as the "primary names" at first base heading into the American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, which starts on Saturday. Rizzo is dealing with two fractured […]

Rashee Rice Placed On Injured Reserve

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) was placed on the injured reserve on Thursday afternoon. The sophomore wideout suffered a knee injury last weekend and was initially feared to have torn his ACL. However, the team has yet to confirm the severity of the injury and plans to continue to perform tests to […]

TNF Fantasy Football Superflex 2QB Rankings for Week 5 - Thursday Updates for Bucky Irving, Geno Smith, Diontae Johnson, Chase Brown, Tank Dell

Whether you are looking for help to stay on track or get back on track, our Week 5 fantasy football Superflex rankings (2QB) for fantasy football can assist your start-or-sit decisions. In Superflex formats, you almost always want to start two quarterbacks, even if the QB option seems mediocre compared to a mid-level flex position. So […]

Zamir White Out Again On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White (groin) is not practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. White's status for Sunday's divisional clash against the Denver Broncos is now firmly up in the air. The 25-year-old will probably have to practice on Friday in some fashion to have a shot to suit […]

Bills, Chiefs Monitoring Davante Adams Situation

Teams like the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are all monitoring the situation with Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and are more likely to get involved if the Raiders are willing to take on some of the money owed to Adams, according to sources. Adams is owed $13.5 million the rest of […]

Davante Adams Misses Another Practice On Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) did not practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Adams injured his hamstring last week and sat out of the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns, but the main reason why he hasn't been practicing is because he wants out of Vegas. The […]

Khalil Shakir Logs Another DNP On Thursday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) missed practice on Thursday for a second consecutive day, which is bad news for his potential availability against the Houston Texans. Shakir suffered an ankle injury in the Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and while it didn't seem like a major ailment at the time, it […]

Chase Brown - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Bench in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider benching Chase Brown this week unless they deal with bye-week problems and need a fill-in. While Brown flashed his potential last week with 15 carries for 80 yards and two touchdowns, his role in the Bengals' backfield is still developing, […]

Tyler Lockett – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR44 ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is the WR51 over the first four weeks, averaging 7.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The veteran wide receiver scored 10.7 fantasy points in Week 1. However, he has scored fewer than 8.7 fantasy points in the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looks "Great" In Return To Practice

The Miami Dolphins opened wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s practice window this week, and he was listed as a full participant on Monday. The three-time Pro Bowler signed a one-year deal with Miami this offseason after posting 565 receiving yards and three touchdowns with the Baltimore Ravens in 2023. Dolphins wide receiver coach Wes Welker […]

Jayden Reed – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR9 ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been unbelievable this season. The second-year star is the WR4, averaging 17.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, his success has been significantly dependent on who is playing quarterback. Reed averaged four targets and 7.3 fantasy […]

Rashee Rice "Walking Normally" Without Crutches

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) suffered a serious-looking knee injury in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but the team is still waiting on information about the severity of his injury. This situation is an ongoing development, so fantasy managers will need to be patient. However, Chiefs […]

Michael Pittman Jr. - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should confidently start Michael Pittman as a WR2 option if Joe Flacco is under center for the Colts in Week 5. Flacco’s experience and ability to distribute the ball through the air boost Pittman’s fantasy outlook, as seen last week when Pittman […]

DJ Moore – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR19 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore was outstanding in his first year with the team. However, many were worried about his fantasy football value in 2024 after the Bears added Keenan Allen and Rome Odunze in the offseason. While the veteran wide receiver has […]

Tua Tagovailoa Expected To Return When First Eligible

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is on the Injured Reserve list after suffering another scary-looking concussion in the Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Despite the concern after suffering yet another head injury, the belief is Tagovailoa is expected to return when he's eligible in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. "[Tua] has […]

Terry McLaurin – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR20 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is one of the more underrated pass catchers in the NFL. The veteran has never been a fantasy football star because of inconsistent quarterback play. However, that has changed this year with Jayden Daniels under center. McLaurin is […]

Garrett Wilson - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should still view Garrett Wilson as a WR1 option in Week 5, despite his recent struggles. Wilson's talent and role as the top wide receiver for the Jets make him a must-start, especially in PPR leagues where target volume is key. Last […]

Khalil Shakir - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should strongly consider starting Khalil Shakir as a flex option in Week 5, as he has consistently delivered double-digit points in PPR leagues every week this season. Shakir has become a reliable target in the Bills' offense, and his role continues to […]

Anthony Richardson Participating In Thursday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) logged a limited practice on Wednesday with an oblique injury, and he is back on the field for Thursday's practice session. The 22-year-old exited the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers twice before ultimately being ruled out, but it appears he could start the Week 5 game against […]

Rhamondre Stevenson – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB24 ANALYSIS: New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson looked like a superstar over the first two weeks, averaging 100.5 rushing yards and 18.1 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, totaling at least 81 and 16 in both contests. However, he has struggled over the past […]

Dameon Pierce Missing Another Practice On Thursday

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) is still not practicing just three days away from the Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The third-year man out of Florida is dealing with a strained hamstring and has not played since Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Starter Joe Mixon (ankle) has missed each of […]

Sam Darnold – Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB13 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has had an outstanding start this season. The former USC star leads the NFL in passing touchdowns (13), totaling two or more in every contest. More importantly, he is the QB5 over the first month, averaging 19.6 fantasy points […]

Tank Dell Participating In Second Consecutive Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (ribs) missed the Week 4 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a rib injury, but he practiced on Wednesday and is back on the field on Thursday ahead of the Week 5 showdown with the Buffalo Bills. His practice status this week is a good sign for him to […]

Is Malik Nabers Playing This Week? Week 5 Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers had high expectations entering the NFL. However, the rookie wide receiver has blown them out of the water. The former LSU star is the WR2 over the first month, averaging 18.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Nabers has been a target machine, totaling 12 or more in […]

Austin Ekeler Practicing Again On Thursday

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is practicing on Thursday after logging a limited practice session on Wednesday. The former Chargers' star missed the Week 4 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion, but he appears to be on track to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Meanwhile, Brian Robinson Jr. […]

Zach Ertz - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: It is that bad. The fantasy football gods have decided that you will trot out Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz every week, and you will like it. He's the TE9 overall this season despite averaging just 8.0 PPR fantasy points per game. He's like water from a […]