Anton Lundell Ready for Opening Night

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (upper body) has been cleared for action ahead of the first game of the season, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. According to Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, Lundell is good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks after shaking off an upper-body injury. Due to Aleksander […]

Aaron Ekblad Fine for Season Opener

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) will be available for Tuesday's season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has confirmed that Ekblad will be available against the Blackhawks after he sustained an undisclosed injury during Saturday's preseason contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ekblad […]

Isaac TeSlaa Records Touchdown Catch in Week 5, In Line for More Playing Time?

Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa had one target in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he made it count by turning it into a 12-yard touchdown reception. TeSlaa has made the most of his low-usage role so far this season, as he has three catches for 54 yards and two touchdowns on […]

Carson Wentz Undergoing Further Evaluation on Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said quarterback Carson Wentz (shoulder) is undergoing further evaluation on the shoulder injury he suffered during the team's Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns. Wentz was able to finish the game, but it sounds like he "came in pretty sore," per Alec Lewis of The Athletic. The Vikings […]

Brenton Strange Questionable to Return in Week 5 with Hip Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (hip) is questionable to return to his team's Week 5 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hip injury. Strange recorded one catch for 22 yards on one target before getting injured. If he is unable to return, Jaguars tight ends Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long would […]

Keon Coleman Disciplined Early in Week 5 Loss

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said wide receiver Keon Coleman did not play in the team's first offensive series against the New England Patriots in Week 5 for disciplinary reasons. Per The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia, McDermott also said that the disciplinary action stemmed from an incident in practice, and that the Bills "expect more" […]

Treylon Burks Cleared for All Football Activities, Free to Sign with Any Team

Former Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (collarbone) has been cleared for all football activities and is free to sign with any team, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Burks suffered a broken collarbone in training camp and was subsequently released by the Titans while on Injured Reserve. A former first-round pick by Tennessee in […]

Darius Slayton Listed as Non-Participant in Practice on Monday

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant in practice on Monday's injury report. Slayton left late in New York's Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints with a hamstring injury and did not return. The Giants have a short week in Week 6 as they prepare to take […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Listed as Limited Practice Participant on Monday

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on Monday's injury report. Tracy Jr. dislocated his shoulder in Week 3 and has missed each of the Giants' last two games, but he was reportedly making good progress ahead of Week 5. Tracy Jr. could be available on […]

Jaxson Dart Listed as Limited Practice Participant on Monday

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant on the team's Monday injury report. The Giants play on Thursday night in Week 6 against the Philadelphia Eagles, so Monday's injury report is an estimation of practice status. Dart has thrown for 313 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions […]

Tyjae Spears' Role Set to Increase Going Forward

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears made his return in Week 5 from a high-ankle sprain that kept him out for the first four games of the season. Spears saw limited usage in his first game back, playing 17 total snaps and recording four carries for 14 yards against the Arizona Cardinals. However, Titans head […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Mason Taylor, Theo Johnson, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

The late-round tight end drafters are winning fantasy football this season. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are underwhelming at cost, George Kittle (hamstring) is injured, and T.J. Hockenson is an afterthought in the Minnesota offense. But even those who didn't hit on the position in the draft are finding servicable, plug-and-play guys off the waiver […]

Jackson Chourio in Starting Lineup for NLDS Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is starting in left field and leading off in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Shota Imanaga. Chourio left Game 1 due to hamstring tightness and underwent an MRI that produced inconclusive results. However, it appears the injury is not serious […]

Justin Turner Leading Off Against Lefty in NLDS Game 2

Chicago Cubs infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner is leading off and playing first base in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby. Turner replaces left-handed hitting Michael Busch at first base, who homered in Game 1 but struggles against same-handed pitching. Turner slashed .276/.330/.429 with three home runs in […]

Jameson Williams Posts Week 5 Dud, No Longer Worth Starting?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams continues to play a marginal role in his team's offense. In Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Williams recorded just one catch on one target for nine yards. The 24-year-old simply has not been much of a factor in Detroit this season, as he's logged 11 catches for 223 […]

Who Should I Drop for Fantasy Football Week 6? TreVeyon Henderson, Chris Godwin, Darius Slayton, Jerry Jeudy, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Mark Andrews, Geno Smith, Juwan Johnson, Elic Ayomanor

Who Should I Drop? Who Should I Keep? Some of the most common Week 6 fantasy football cut candidates involve players like TreVeyon Henderson, Chris Godwin, Darius Slayton, Jerry Jeudy, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Mark Andrews, Geno Smith, Juwan Johnson, Elic Ayomanor. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make the right […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendrick Bourne, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

With numerous injuries to the wide receiver position, several depth options have been able to claim a lead role on their respective teams and carry surprisingly high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have performed quite well when pushed up the depth chart and could have continued to […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Continues Stellar Play in Week 5

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown recorded eight catches for 100 yards on nine targets in his team's 37-24 Week 5 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. St. Brown was held out of the end zone in Week 5 for the first time since Week 1, but he's now recorded at least seven receptions and […]

Nikola Topic Slated to Miss Several Weeks

Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (groin) underwent testicular surgery on Monday and will be re-evaluated in 4-to-6 weeks. It's another tough break for the 20-year-old rookie, who already missed the entire 2024-25 campaign with a torn ACL. Topic was expected to compete for backup minutes behind star point […]

Xavier Worthy Active on Monday Night

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (ankle, shoulder) is officially active, as expected, for the Monday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars to close out Week 5 action, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. Worthy dislocated his right shoulder on the first offensive drive of 2025 in Week 1 and then missed Weeks 2 […]

Titans Planning on "Finding Ways" to Use Calvin Ridley

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that the team has to "keep finding ways to use" wide receiver Calvin Ridley's skill set, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. "He played well for us down the stretch on Sunday, and we're going to need that to continue ... We protected well, too, which helped," Callahan […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic Expected to Suit Up for Preseason Opener on Thursday

According to Joey Linn of SI.com, Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) is expected to suit up for Thursday's preseason opener versus the Guangzhou Loong Lions. On Saturday, Bogdanovic competed in five-on-five scrimmages with no restrictions. The 33-year-old has spent several weeks recovering from a hamstring injury that occurred during EuroBasket in August. Barring any […]

Jauan Jennings Suits Up for Monday's Practice

According to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) was suited up for Monday's practice and had his helmet in his hand for the five minutes that were open to the media. The 49ers didn't have an official practice on Monday, but it's a good sign to see […]

Javonte Williams has Earned "Bell-Cow" Status in Dallas

If it wasn't already clear that Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is the team's lead back after his big game in the Week 5 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, head coach Brian Schottenheimer reiterated it on Monday when he said, "Javonte's the bell-cow. He's earned that." Williams dominated the Jets in […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

No matter the occasion, there are always backup running backs on the waiver wire list. This week, backups to the backup are even being considered. With the starter sidelined with an injury, some third-string runners are now one play away from a healthy workload. Should fantasy managers add Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, or Tyjae Spears […]

Bradley Beal Expects to be Ready For Opening Night

Joey Linn of SI.com reports that Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (knee) participated in a team scrimmage on Monday. Beal won't be on the floor for Thursday's preseason opener. However, Linn states that the 32-year-old veteran guard expects to be ready to start the regular season. Beal's fantasy value has tumbled in recent seasons […]

Commanders "Optimistic" Terry McLaurin Will Return in Week 6

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said the team is "optimistic" about getting wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) back for their Week 6 tilt against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Fantasy managers have to be happy with this news, but they shouldn't get their hopes […]

Troy Franklin Jr. is Third in Line for Targets on Sunday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin falls to the third option for Broncos quarterback Bo Nix while facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5. He caught three of five targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles. Courtland Sutton and Evan Engram were first and second on the team with 10 and […]

Quentin Johnston's Hot Start Cools Off

After an explosive start to the 2025 season, Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston regressed in the team's 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders. He caught all four of his targets for 40 yards but lost a crucial fumble that shifted the momentum of the game in the second quarter. The performance could have […]

Saquon Barkley Dealing With Knee Injury, Expected to Play on Thursday

The Philadelphia Eagles listed running back Saquon Barkley (knee) as a non-participant on their estimated injury report on Monday due to a knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. NFL insider Ian Rapoport is reporting that Barkley had general soreness in his knee coming out of Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, but […]