Rams Defense Should Be Faded In Week 5

This Los Angeles Rams defense has some serious star talent, but their level of play to begin the season makes them a defense to fade heading into Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Since holding the Chicago Bears to 14 points in Week 1, the Rams have allowed 24 or more in each of the […]

Damien Williams (RB, CHI) - Fantasy Football Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears starting running back David Montgomery suffered a knee injury in Week 4. Initially it wasn't clear how long he would be out -- but now there's a strong chance that he could miss 4-6 weeks with a knee sprain, making his […]

Jason Myers Could Have A Big Game In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers has been quiet so far this season, but he could be in for a big Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams style of defense is to allow yardage while locking down in the red zone. They've allowed over 400 yards of offense in each of their last […]

Tyler Lockett Should Bounce Back In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett struggled in Week 4, but he's in a good bounce-back spot in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. Last season, the Rams shadowed Lockett's teammate D.K. Metcalf with cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and they're likely to do that again this year. This will leave Lockett matched up with Darius […]

D.K. Metcalf Could Struggle In Week 5

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is a problem for opposing defenses in most matchups, but he has a terrible matchup in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. Metcalf is likely to see a lot of cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who had a great performance against Metcalf in both of their matchups a season ago. […]

Russell Wilson Could Be In For A Big Week 5

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been mostly held in check so far this season, but that could change in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams. He has just one game with more than two passing touchdowns, and he has only gone over the 300-yard mark once through four games. Against the Rams, we […]

Misha Cirkunov Goes To Decision But Doesn't Get The Nod

Though Misha Cirkunov went the distance with decision machine Krzysztof Jotko, Cirkunov wasn't able to get the split-decision nod. Both fighters landed the same number of significant strikes with 41 each. Cirkunov led the way in the takedown department, landing five of his 17 tries compared to Jotko's one takedown. Cirkunov is a ground artist […]

Matt Gay Should Score Well In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay is the fifth overall kicker after four weeks, and he has a great matchup in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks to help him move up the ranks. The Seahawks defense has allowed 21 or more points in each of their last three games, and the Rams offense is […]

Tyler Higbee Remains A Risky Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is still just outside of the top-12 fantasy tight ends, and that isn't guaranteed to change after Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are allowing an average of 13.7 fantasy points per game thus far to the position. The main counterpoint as to why Higbee should […]

Robert Woods Looks To Maintain Momentum In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods remains one of the more confusing players in the NFL heading into Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. He's clearly second on his team in targets, but he's averaging just 43.0 yards per game, which is his lowest mark since his last season with the Buffalo Bills. He's […]

Cooper Kupp Can Bounce Back In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp came back to Earth in Week 4, but he has a solid matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5 that should see him bounce back. Kupp has scored five times in four games, and the Seahawks have allowed the eighth-most passing touchdowns this season, with all but […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Has A Great Matchup In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. ran well in Week 4, and his matchup gets even better in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on the road. The Seahawks have allowed 140 or more yards on the ground in each of their last three games, and they're giving up an average of 4.6 […]

Matthew Stafford Should Play Well In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford didn't have his best game in Week 4, but he has a solid matchup to bounce back in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have struggled to contain opposing passing attacks with over 300 yards allowed in each of their last three games. Stafford has passed for […]

Krzysztof Jotko Goes To Decision And Gets The Win

Krzysztof Jotko battled in a close back-and-forth matchup to escape with the split-decision win on Saturday. In a close battle, Jotko tallied 41 significant strikes (56 total strikes), the same number of significant strikes as Misha Cirkunov. In typical Jotko style, he was able to go the full 15 minutes and get the victory. He […]

Mike Breeden's UFC Debut Does Not Go As Planned

It was a tough UFC debut for Mike Breeder on Saturday when he suffered a first-round TKO loss to dangerous striker Alexander Hernandez. In 80 seconds of action, Breeden landed six significant strikes but absorbed 20. With less than two minutes of action, it makes it difficult to evaluate Breeden's performance in the Octagon. He […]

FAAB Bidding - Week 5 Waiver Wire Targets

Joining our famous waiver wire pickups list, and our weekly waiver wire columns by position, this column focuses on suggested waiver wire bidding percentages for fantasy football owners in leagues using a Free Agent Budget (FAB). Week 4 produced fireworks and saw plenty of widely available players step up into the spotlight. What will you […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups & Adds

We are coming off the most exciting week of football so far in 2021 with plenty of scoreboards lighting up and games going down to the wire. Will the waiver wire be just as exciting in Week 5? Let's find out. This column will identify the most relevant waiver wire targets at every position with […]

The Cut List – Time to Let Go? Week 5

It's tinker time! No matter what your record is after four weeks, it's important to keep looking to improve your roster. Don't let a dead weight linger on the end of your roster. Even if you're 4–0, you should always be looking to add productive players. Bye weeks are coming out and you can never […]

Alexander Hernandez Ends Night With First-Round Knockout

Anthony Hernandez showed on Saturday why he is such a dynamic finisher, knocking out Mike Breeder just 1:20 into the first round. In 80 seconds of cage time, Hernandez tallied 20 significant strikes. Hernandez has put himself back firmly on the list of fighters to look out for if you need to cash in on […]

Michael Florio's Week 5 Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds

The waiver wire had been pretty thin to open the season, especially in deep leagues. Sure, there were weeks with one big piece to grab, but the chances are that in a 16-team league or deeper, people went very aggressive on that player, perhaps even spending all their FAAB on someone like Elijah Mitchell or […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

The matchups of Week 4 delivered a blend of favorable and unwanted developments for managers. This included the return of Dalvin Cook and Darrell Henderson into their teams’ starting lineups. We also witnessed Chuba Hubbard’s first game as Carolina's primary back, while New England progressed through their first contest without James White operating as their […]

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Another week of NFL action is behind us and like every week so far, the waiver wire is significantly more bare than it's been in past seasons. Below, you'll find some wideouts that you should be targeting on the waiver wire ahead of Week 5. Not all options are the same. Some players may be […]

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

2021’s first soap-opera storyline at the tight end position has forced fantasy footballers to scramble like Jalen Hurts. Rob Gronkowski’s ribs have caused a lot of pain for fantasy managers who have been left searching frantically for a replacement. For those fantasy players who did not have the foresight to have a suitable backup on their […]

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5

Through three weeks it seemed like defenses had the advantage in the NFL. However, Week 4 gave fantasy managers hope that the explosive offenses we saw for much of 2020 could get back on track again. 13 teams scored at least 27 points in Week 4 and 11 games went over a 40 point total. […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As is always the case, fantasy football is a war of attrition. You start the year healthy and optimistic, only to face Week 5 without six of your key starters. It can be completely backbreaking when you lose a major contributor like Cam Akers in the preseason, and it can be just as bad when […]

Waiver Wire Express - Week 5 Lightning Round

Week 4 was a high-scoring affair and I'm sure some of you are seeking reinforcements despite dropping 150! Keep one foot on the ground and don't burn down the roster if you're above average in Total Points. The matchup variance will even out. That said, there are some key additions available in plenty of leagues. […]

Cowboys Release Jaylon Smith

In a surprise move, the Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Jaylon Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith was a second-round selection out of Notre Dame in 2016 and led Dallas' defense with 154 tackles (89 solo) in 16 starts last season. The 26-year-old saw his defensive snap percentage drop to 40 percent in the […]

Saints Signing Devine Ozigbo

The New Orleans Saints are signing running back Devine Ozigbo to their active roster off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on Tuesday, according to a league source. The former undrafted free agent from Nebraska originally signed with the Saints in 2019, but he never saw the field in New Orleans and landed with the Jaguars […]

Chris Carson Doesn't Practice Tuesday

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) and rookie wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) did not take part in practice on Tuesday. It's unclear if Carson's injury is serious enough to keep him out on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams, but a new injury two days before the game usually isn't a great […]

Vikings Put Harrison Hand On COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings placed cornerback Harrison Hand on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Hand has now been on the COVID list for the second time this season, and he'll need two negative tests in order to have a chance to play in Week 5 against the division-rival Detroit Lions. The 22-year-old was a fifth-round pick […]