Raiders Growing Open To The Idea Of Trading Davante Adams

According to a league source with knowledge of the situation, the Las Vegas Raiders are growing open to the idea of trading wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring). The source said the Raiders have begun reaching out to teams to gauge interest in the veteran wide receiver, who was inactive in the Week 4 win over […]

Jason Peters Expected To Sign With Seahawks

Nine-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, according to a source. The 42-year-old begins his 21st season in the NFL and his second with the Seahawks, where he appeared in eight games (two starts) last year. Peters' 2023 season in Seattle ended early due to […]

Russell Wilson To Do More Work This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is somewhat in the same boat still with quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) this week, although he will be doing more work in practices. According to Steelers.com's Teresa Varley, Tomlin said he's preparing for Justin Fields to make yet another start in Week 5 against the Dallas […]

Steelers Preparing To Start Justin Fields In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that he is preparing for quarterback Justin Fields to start again versus the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in Week 5. Russell Wilson (calf) will reportedly do more in practice this week, and the Steelers are coming off their first loss of the year in […]

Should I Drop Keenan Allen for Fantasy Football Week 5?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen returned in Week 4 after missing two games due to a heel injury. Allen provided an abysmal showing in Week 4, which has some fantasy managers questioning if they should let go of the former pro-bowler. Let’s take a closer look at the move and assess what you should […]

Jackson Holliday Not In Game 1 Lineup

Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Jackson Holliday is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards with a lefty on the mound. Jordan Westburg is starting at the keystone and is hitting second, while Ramon Urias will play third base and hit […]

The Cut List - Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5

Each new week of NFL games gives us more information to make better, more informed decisions. That’s crucial when figuring out who to add and who to cut. It can be difficult to admit we were wrong on a particular player. For example, using a high draft pick on someone and cutting them so early […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 5

With four weeks of fantasy football and the month of September in the books, you might think you know which trends are real and which of your teams is destined for greatness. But there's still plenty of football to be played with all sorts of injuries, bye-week crunches, waiver heroes, and crazy circumstances to emerge. […]

Week 5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Free Agent Adds Include Dontayvion Wicks, Tre Tucker, Josh Downs, Wan'Dale Robinson, Xavier Legette

Week 4 is in the books, and fantasy managers might finally have the first good waiver-wire week of the season. There have been minimal options on the waiver wire, certainly very few that caused much excitement. However, this week, several players will garner plenty of attention from fantasy managers, most of whom are receivers. If […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Back Injury; Brett Baty On Taxi Squad

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (back) didn't play in the last four regular-season games and had his back taped up on Monday. If he's unavailable to play in the wild-card series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, the Mets have an opening for a left-handed hitter. As such, third baseman […]

Tylor Megill Excluded From Wild-Card Roster

New York Mets right-hander Tylor Megill was excluded from the roster for the wild-card series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Mets added right-hander Max Kranick instead. Megill tossed 100 pitches over his 5 2/3 innings during Game 1 of the doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Monday in […]

Hunter Renfroe Starting On Bench In Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

Kansas City Royals outfielder Hunter Renfroe is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. With Renfroe riding pine, the Royals will roll with Tommy Pham in right field, and he will hit seventh against Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes. Renfroe's playing […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Starting In Game 1 Against Orioles

Not only was Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (thumb) included on the team's playoff roster for the wild-card series this week, but he's serving as the designated hitter and batting third in Game 1 on Tuesday versus the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin Burnes at Camden Yards. Pasquantino was activated from the 10-day […]

Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5: Top Free Agent Adds Include Bucky Irving, Braelon Allen, Chase Brown, Tank Bigsby

The sudden emergence of injuries has become an unwanted occurrence as we enter planning for Week 5. The continued escalation of health issues can create an arduous task for any manager who is forced to overcome the absence of multiple players. The unsettled nature that surrounds the potential absence of running backs on your rosters […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Fantasy Football WR Adds for Week 5 Include Ladd McConkey, Romeo Doubs and Xavier Legette

Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season is almost behind us. It was an exciting week of football, including three games in the early window going down to the wire. And hey, speaking of wires, here is our Week 5 wide receiver fantasy football waiver wire pickups list. Below, you'll find some wide receivers that […]

Chas McCormick Rejoins Astros For Postseason

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and has been added to the team's roster for the wild-card series this week at Minute Maid Park against the Detroit Tigers. McCormick is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 on Tuesday, but he is back with the […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Waiver Wire - Week 5 TE Pickups Including Tucker Kraft, Zach Ertz, and Taysom Hill

October is here, and so are the opening round of bye weeks! The first four NFL teams are on vacation in Week 5, and the tight end position takes a seismic hit. Detroit’s Sam LaPorta and Philadelphia’s Dallas Goedert will have the week off, meaning millions of fantasy managers need a tight end as badly […]

Top Week 5 Quarterback Pickups - Best Fantasy QB Adds, Streamers Include Sam Darnold, Geno Smith, Justin Fields and more

Five quarterbacks had more than 20 fantasy points in Week 4. Three quarterbacks (Justin Fields, Baker Mayfield, and Jordan Love) exceeded 28 fantasy points. Things will get even more bleak with bye weeks finally starting in Week 5. The quarterback position still hasn’t been great for fantasy, but at least four quarterbacks exceeded 300 passing […]

Justin Verlander Not On Wild-Card Series Roster

The Houston Astros have left right-hander Justin Verlander off the roster for the wild-card series this week at Minute Maid Park against the Detroit Tigers. It's crazy to think that a three-time Cy Young winner won't be on the Astros' playoff roster, but considering what the 41-year-old has done this year, it doesn't come as […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers, Starters & Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Four teams have a bye in Week 5, so you may need a replacement kicker. The Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tennessee Titans are all off this week. This means Jake Bates, Cameron Dicker, Jake Elliott, and Nick Folk need to be out of your starting lineup. I have some solid streaming […]

Yordan Alvarez In Lineup For Game 1 Of Wild-Card Series

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is serving as the DH and is batting second for Game 1 of the wild-card series on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal at Minute Maid Park. Alvarez sprained his right knee while sliding over a week ago and was forced to sit out the […]

Chase Brown (RB, CIN): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers in need of running back help should strongly consider picking up Chase Brown, especially after his breakout performance last week. Brown logged a season-high 15 carries for 80 yards and capped off the game with two goal-line touchdown scores, showcasing his […]

Hunter Henry (TE, NE): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider picking up Patriots tight end Hunter Henry, despite his quiet performance last week, where he recorded just two catches for 12 yards on three targets. While his Week 4 numbers don’t jump off the page, Henry has shown flashes […]

Second-Year Breakouts for 2024-25 Fantasy Basketball

Drafting rookie players in redraft leagues doesn't usually pay off unless they are true superstars like Victor Wembanyama. However, going after players in their second season who are ready to take on bigger roles and make a bigger impact in the box score is a very useful strategy. We want to target players in good […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5: Tank Bigsby, Tyler Allgeier, Trey Sermon, Allen Lazard, Jordan Whittington, Xavier Legette, Tucker Kraft

As Week 5 of the fantasy football season rolls around, bye weeks are now in play. Bye weeks always present challenges, and that is especially true in deep leagues. Outside of running back stashes and handcuff RBs, the waiver wire is already beginning to become thin at this point in the year. That said, it […]

Kareem Hunt (RB, KC): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers in need of running back help should strongly consider picking up Kareem Hunt, especially after his solid debut with the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first game back with the team, Hunt played 45% of the snaps, yet led the team […]

Roschon Johnson (RB, CHI): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers in need of running back help should consider picking up Roschon Johnson, especially in deeper leagues. Despite splitting carries with D'Andre Swift, Johnson has proven he can be a valuable asset in the Chicago Bears' backfield. In his last game against […]

Tank Bigsby (RB, JAX): Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers in need of running back help should strongly consider picking up Tank Bigsby, especially after his impressive performance last week against the Texans, where he racked up 90 yards on just seven carries. Bigsby's efficiency and explosiveness on limited touches make […]

When Is Christian McCaffrey Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 5 (2024)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has officially broken the record for causing the most regret in fantasy managers who drafted a player who was injured coming into the season and ate up all the "he's completely fine, we swear" propaganda, and decided not to get his handcuff. The McCaffrey saga has been absurd this […]