Dak Prescott Injures Ankle, Leaves Game

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) injured his ankle in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Prescott was down on the ground for a while before being helped onto a cart and carted off the field. It's likely that Prescott could have suffered a broken ankle on the play. Prescott […]

Diontae Johnson Injury Not Significant

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (back) exited this week's game against the Philadelphia Eagles with a back injury in the first half and didn't return. After the game, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told media that Johnson had taken a hit to the back in the game and that he didn't believe it would be […]

Samuel Sloman Has A Solid Game In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman missed an extra point on the day, but he still finished with a solid fantasy outing in Week 5 against the Washington Football Team. He made his lone field-goal attempt from 28 yards and he went 3-for-4 on extra points. With an offense that continues to be one of […]

Rams Defense Is Ferocious In Week 5

The Los Angeles Rams Defense was out to prove something in Week 5 against the Washington Football team. They held their opponent to just 10 points and they allowed just three points over the final three quarters, including a shutout in the second half. They were able to get after the opposing quarterbacks for eight […]

Tyler Higbee Disappoints In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had a great matchup in Week 5, but he did nothing with it against the Washington Football Team. He caught both of his targets for just 12 yards on the afternoon. Higbee continues to struggle this season, and it's becoming increasingly clear that he's reliant on touchdowns for […]

Newcomer Ilia Topuria Scores Huge Victory

Ilia Topuria scored a massive victory in his debut, derailing undefeated rookie Youssef Zalal. Topuria took all three judges' scorecards for the 29-28 victory across the board. Statistically, the numbers were quite low on the striking end, with Topuria landing 13 significant strikes (39 total strikes). He did score big points in the takedown department, […]

Dan Quinn Likely To Be Fired In The Next Two Days

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is reportedly on the verge of being fired and an announcement should be made on either Monday or Tuesday. Quinn's Falcons are off to a dreadful start to the year, sitting at 0-5 after losing 23-16 to the Carolina Panthers this week. The Falcons are desperately in need of […]

Cam Akers Runs Well In Return In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Cam Akers (rib) had missed the last two games after exiting Week 2 early, but he ran quite well in the team's Week 5 win over the Washington Football Team. He had nine carries for 61 yards on the afternoon. His 61 yards were just seven fewer yards than […]

C.J. Beathard Takes Over In Second Half

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard has taken over under center in relief of Jimmy Garoppolo in the second half of Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins took a 30-14 lead into the half as Garoppolo struggled significantly, completing just 7-of-17 passes for 77 yards and two interceptions. This was Garoppolo's first game […]

Cooper Kupp Is Average In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp didn't quite get into the end zone in Week 5, and he finished with an average fantasy performance against the Washington Football Team. He caught five of his eight targets for 66 yards on the day. His eight targets led the team, but he needed a big play […]

Curtis Samuel Contributes In Rushing And Passing Game

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel finished Week 5 with five receptions for 36 yards on five targets along with four carries for 28 yards. Samuel continues to offer modest value in the rushing and passing game and as the WR3 on the team, his role isn't large enough to offer anything more than flex […]

Robert Woods Scores A Touchdown In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods didn't lead the team in touches in Week 5, but he did lead the team's pass-catchers in fantasy points at the end of the day against the Washington Football Team. He caught four of his five targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. Fifty six of his 71 […]

D.J. Moore Goes For 93 Yards

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore got four receptions for 93 yards and a score on five targets in the Week 5 win over Atlanta. Moore got most of his value for the day on a long touchdown catch. It's becoming apparent that Robby Anderson is the top target for Teddy Bridgewater, meaning Moore's value […]

Robby Anderson Has Another 100-Yard Game

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson paced the team in Week 5 with eight receptions for 112 yards on 13 targets. This was Anderson's third 100-yard game with Carolina and he missed a fourth one by only one yard. The WR is emerging as the top target for Teddy Bridgewater and has now shown enough […]

Mike Davis Is Efficient In Rushing and Passing Game

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis finished Week 5 with 16 carries for 89 yards and nine receptions for 60 yards and a score on 10 targets. It was a big day for Davis as he provided great numbers in the rushing and passing game. The RB now has at least 13 carries, five receptions, […]

Falcons Defense Has Quiet Game Against Carolina

The Atlanta Falcons Defense didn't do much for fantasy purposes in a Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Fortunately, Atlanta surrendered their lowest point total of the season, 23, but failed to impact the game much more than that. The unit failed to register a sack or interception, with their lone statistical contribution coming […]

Teddy Bridgewater Posts 313 Yards

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed Week 5 going 27-for-37 with 313 yards and two touchdowns. It was a productive day for the QB against a depleted Falcons Defense and it was his second 300-yard game of the season. Bridgewater has overall been efficient this season though his touchdown totals are usually not consistent. The […]

Younghoe Koo Returns With Strong Game

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo returned from injury and enjoyed a strong game in a Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Koo made all three field-goal attempts, including a long of 54 yards, and made his lone extra-point attempt of the game. The 26-year-old has made at least two field-goals in every game this […]

Eagles Defense Struggles In Week 5 Loss

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense struggled again in a Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The allowed 38 points while recording one sack and one fumble recovery. The Eagles defense was coming off two pretty strong weeks in a row, but they've shown signs of this kind of struggle coming. They're unlikely to be a […]

Gerald Everett Flashes Upside In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams tight end Gerald Everett had been viewed as the backup to teammate Tyler Higbee to start the season, but he flashed some serious potential against the Washington Football Team in Week 5. He caught all four of his targets for 90 yards on the day, and he was a big play waiting […]

Hayden Hurst Finishes Second On Team In Targets

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst caught two of six targets for eight receiving yards in a 23-16 loss to the Panthers. Hurst was disappointing, as he failed to make any real impact in this game, despite the opportunities given to him. The 27-year-old hasn't been the every-week starting option he was hoped to be, […]

Zach Ertz Gains A Total Of Six Yards In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz had another extremely disappointing game in Week 5, catching just one pass for six yards. That's it. Even with the Eagles having basically no one you've ever heard of available in the passing game, Ertz caught just one pass for six yards in the whole game. He was targeted […]

John Hightower Catches Two Balls In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver John Hightower was targeted six times in Week 5, making two catches for 18 yards. Hightower was expected to take on a larger role this week, and he did in terms of targets. He came into the game with a high of four targets and a season-total of nine, so […]

Richard Rodgers Catches One Pass In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Richard Rodgers made one catch in Week 5, gaining 18 yards. He was only targeted the one time, and his target came from rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts on a special formation. Rodgers ended up with the same number of catches and three times as many yards as Zach Ertz in this […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Catches Just One Pass

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus had a quiet day in a 23-16 Week 5 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Zaccheaus saw four targets, but hauled in just one catch in a disappointing game. The 23-year-old benefitted from the absence of Julio Jones (hamstring) in Week 4 en route to 86 receiving yards on eight […]

Greg Ward Scores A Touchdown In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward caught four passes for 26 yards and a touchdown in a Week 5 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ward was targeted five times. His touchdown came on an eight-yard pass near the end of the third quarter. Ward previously looked like quarterback Carson Wentz's favorite target in the passing […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Appears In A Week 5 Box Score

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside caught his only target in a Week 5 loss, gaining 37 yards. Arcega-Whiteside has barely been good enough able to play football this year, as he was inactive in Week 4 and saw two targets in Weeks 1 through 3 combined. All of this is despite the Eagles having […]

Russell Gage Disappoints In Week 5 Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage was third on the team in targets in Week 5 with five, but turned them into just two catches for 16 receiving yards. As quarterback Matt Ryan has gone, so has Gage. In his last three games with Ryan struggling, Gage has just 64 receiving yards combined and has […]

Solid Week 5 Performance By Randall Cobb

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb had a solid performance in the team's Week 5 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching all six of his targets for 47 yards. Cobb's role moving forward seems to be as the team's short yardage passing weapon, and while that won't lead to huge numbers, it does put Cobb […]

Travis Fulgham Takes Over The Eagles Offense In Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham had a huge game in Week 5, catching 10 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown. Fulgham was targeted 13 times, leading the team in catches, yards, and targets all by a wide margin. In fact, all other Eagles players totaled 11 catches for 124 yards and one touchdown. […]