September 30, 2025
For the second game in a row, Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II was on the field for about a quarter of his team's snaps. Unlike last week, when he was able to make a fantasy contribution with his 4.2 yards per carry and first career touchdown, he was held in check during Monday night's win over the Jets. Gordon turned his six carries into only 10 yards and was unable to secure his only target. Playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league, Gordon still can't be trusted as a flex play, even as bye weeks have arrived. Clearly still viewed as little more than a change of pace back, and without the ability of teammate De'Von Achane to make something out of nothing on his limited carries, fantasy managers starting Gordon will be disappointed anytime he does not fall into the endzone.
--Patrick McGrathSource: ESPN
September 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard
Lonzo Ball didn't shut down the possibility of playing in back-to-back games later in the year. He did say that he doesn't expect to play in both halves early on, which was how he approached that situation last year in Chicago, even when he was healthy. As the season goes on, he could potentially play both games of back-to-backs, though he said it hasn't been something he's discussed with his new team. Cleveland acquired Ball from the Bulls in a trade that sent
Isaac Okoro to Chicago. He will help fill in the void left by
Ty Jerome's departure via free agency and could get even more work early on depending on the status of
Darius Garland (toe). Last year, Ball returned after missing two full seasons and played 35 games for the Bulls, producing 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 22.2 minutes per game. He'll be a key rotation piece for the Cavs and could have fringe fantasy value in the right matchups and situations.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Tim Bontemps
September 30, 2025
In his first game back since dislocating his shoulder three snaps into the season, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy caught five of his team-leading eight targets for 83 yards. He added 38 yards on the ground, as the team had a clear goal of putting the ball in the hands of their most dynamic playmaker. Against a depleted Ravens defense, the Chiefs put up 37 points after averaging only 20 across their first three games. With
Rashee Rice still serving the final two games of his six-game suspension, Worthy should see continued success in what could turn into high-scoring affairs against the Jaguars and Lions. He will still be playable upon Rice's return, but fantasy managers blessed with the depth to take a wait-and-see approach might want to give it a game to see what the Chiefs' offense looks like at that point, as Worthy, Rice, and
Marquise Brown have never played a game together.
--Patrick McGrathSource: ESPN
September 30, 2025
Matt Wallace finished tied for 46th at the BMW PGA Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. So far this season, Wallace has six top-25 finishes and missed the cut seven times in 25 starts. Over the past 12 months, Wallace ranks in the 42nd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
J.T. Poston finished tied for 30th at the BMW Championship last month and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Poston has eight top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 24 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Poston ranks in the 52nd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Matthieu Pavon missed the cut at the FedEx Open de France two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Pavon has no top-25 finishes and missed the cut 10 times in 24 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Pavon ranks in the 20th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Keith Mitchell finished tied for 53rd at the Procore Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Mitchell has seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut five times in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Mitchell ranks in the 53rd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Min Woo Lee finished tied for fifth at the FedEx Open de France two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. So far this season, Lee has one win, nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 22 starts. Over the past 12 months, Lee ranks in the 35th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Tom Hoge missed the cut at the Procore Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Hoge has seven top-25 finishes and missed the cut eight times in 25 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Hoge ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Rasmus Hojgaard missed the cut at the BMW PGA Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Hojgaard has nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut six times in 23 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Hojgaard ranks in the 56th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
Akshay Bhatia finished tied for 11th at the Procore Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Jackson, Mississippi. Bhatia has 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut five times in 26 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Bhatia ranks in the 88th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's Sanderson Farms Championship over 33% of approach shots came from this distance.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
September 30, 2025
New York Jets second-year running back
Braelon Allen (knee) left Monday night's game against the Dolphins and has since been diagnosed with an MCL sprain that will likely land him on IR. Allen is expected to receive additional opinions, but if he is placed on IR, he'll miss at least four games. Despite a fumble near the goal line, Allen had been running hard in the game, turning four carries into 26 yards. If Allen is indeed sidelined, the Jets will look to consolidate carries between
Breece Hall and
Isaiah Davis, making Hall a must-start for the foreseeable future and Davis an attractive option on waiver wires. In his limited action last season, Davis was the most efficient Jets running back, averaging nearly six yards per carry. He has seen only 10 opportunities this year, through the air and on the ground, but he's turned that into over 50 yards, and at 220 pounds, he should not look out of place handling Allen's duties in short-yardage situations.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Ian Rapoport
September 30, 2025
The Washington Commanders are signing veteran wide receiver
Robbie Chosen to their practice squad on Tuesday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chosen will give Washington some more receiver depth going into Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers, with both
Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and
Noah Brown (groin, knee) up in the air to play this weekend. The 32-year-old pass-catcher failed to stick around with the San Francisco 49ers despite all their injured bodies, and he might not stick around for long if McLaurin and Brown can return soon. Chosen, a nine-year NFL veteran, has bounced around the league in recent years and has played in only 11 games the last two years with the Miami Dolphins, catching five of 10 targets for 131 yards and one touchdown. Second-year wideout
Luke McCaffrey has benefited the most the last two weeks with McLaurin injured.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
September 30, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said there could be more opportunities for
Roman Wilson and the team's other receivers going forward, depending on the health of
Calvin Austin III (shoulder), who left the Week 4 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland with a shoulder injury. Wilson had played at least 17% of the offensive snaps in the first three weeks of the season, but that number fell to 6% in Sunday's win over Minnesota. The 24-year-old hasn't been targeted in three of four games this year, catching one of his two targets for seven yards in the Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Pittsburgh has its bye in Week 5, so it's entirely possible that Austin will be ready to go in Week 6 against the division-rival Cleveland Browns, thus relegating Wilson to a low-volume role yet again.
--Keith HernandezSource: Mark Kaboly
September 30, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is likely to miss the Week 5 game on Sunday against the Houston Texans, sources tell The Baltimore Sun's Brian Wacker. Jackson tweaked his hamstring in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and didn't return to the game. The Ravens have yet to give a specific diagnosis on Jackson, but apparently, it's a serious enough injury to potentially keep him out for multiple weeks. It would be a big blow to the 1-3 Ravens, as their offense will have considerably less upside if backup signal-caller
Cooper Rush is forced to start. We will have a better idea of Jackson's Week 5 status when Baltimore resumes practicing on Wednesday, but as of right now, fantasy managers need to formulate a backup plan if they don't already have one. The Texans' defense/special teams would become a must-start if Rush is forced into action.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Brian Wacker
September 30, 2025
New York Jets running back
Isaiah Davis drew a slightly larger workload in Monday night's 27-21 loss to the hosting Miami Dolphins after backfield mate
Braelon Allen (knee) exited with injury. Davis wasn't a factor on the ground - churning out just nine yards on his three carries - but he took over Allen's work in the passing game (2/18), and again eclipsed the 100-yard mark as a returner (108). The Jets leaned on teammate
Breece Hall for the most part, but if Allen were to miss any extended time, then Davis would take over as the primary handcuff to own. The South Dakota State alum probably won't garner enough work to be useful for fantasy with Hall in front of him. Still, he's a decent flex play in leagues that award points for return yards, especially against better offenses. Since taking over the duties in Week 2, he's racked up 323 yards on 11 returns.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 30, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Emanuel Wilson appears to be the team's clear RB2 behind starter
Josh Jacobs through four weeks of the season. Wilson played a season-high 30% of the offensive snaps in the Week 4 overtime tie to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, with
Chris Brooks playing just 6% of the snaps and not seeing a single carry. Wilson handled eight carries for a season-high 44 yards while also catching his first three passes of the year for an additional 37 yards against Dallas. Jacobs briefly left Sunday night's game with a cut on his knee in the fourth quarter, but he was able to finish out the game. If anything were to happen to Jacobs this year, Wilson would be a must-add off the waiver wire as the next man up as Green Bay's lead back. For now, Wilson is the primary handcuff for fantasy managers who have Jacobs rostered.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 30, 2025
New York Jets tight end
Mason Taylor again saw increased volume in his team's 27-21 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. The rookie set all new career-highs in Monday night's defeat, corralling 5-of-7 targets for 65 yards. In addition to those marks being new personal bests, they were good enough for second on the team behind wide receiver
Garrett Wilson. After the solid outing, it's clear that this passing attack will funnel through Taylor, Wilson, and running back
Breece Hall, as they're lapping the field in target share. Wilson commands most of quarterback
Justin Fields' attention, so the LSU product will be subject to games with limited target quantities. However, he's an ascending asset with a TE1 finish under his belt. Taylor will have an excellent chance to continue his string of success in Week 5 against a Cowboys team that is friendly for fantasy.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
September 30, 2025
Although Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington caught only two of three targets for 13 yards in the 27-21 Week 4 win on Monday night over the New York Jets, he should have a much bigger role in the offense going forward after star wideout
Tyreek Hill (knee) suffered a dislocated knee and torn ACL. In addition to his 13 receiving yards, Washington added eight yards on the ground on two carries, and he also had three kick returns for a total of 96 yards on special teams. The 24-year-old got the start on Monday night and played 28 of 58 offensive snaps (48%). In addition to Washington,
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine should see an increased role going forward in Miami alongside new No. 1 wideout
Jaylen Waddle. Washington has caught eight of his 15 targets for 47 yards in the first four games in 2025. He's worth a waiver-wire addition in deeper leagues for receiver depth, and he's currently rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 30, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin wasn't exactly eased back into the offense in his season debut in the Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, as he was targeted a team-high-tying 10 times. Godwin came down with only three catches for 26 yards, but it was a good sign to see him play 81% of the offensive snaps in his first game since dislocating his ankle in Week 7 of last year. It helped that top wideout
Mike Evans (hamstring) was inactive in this game, but the main takeaway is that Godwin is a full-go moving forward and should have WR2 upside for a Week 5 tilt against the hosting Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. Evans is expected to miss multiple games, so Godwin should be heavily targeted once again as he gets his legs under him in a pass-happy offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 30, 2025
Washington Commanders rookie running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt had a second straight underwhelming performance in the 34-27 Week 4 loss on the road to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Croskey-Merritt had seven carries, which tied
Chris Rodriguez Jr., for 47 yards (6.7 yards per carry), and caught both of his targets for 10 additional yards in the passing game. The good news is that the 24-year-old led Washington's backfield with nine touches and had a healthy 6.7 yards per rush. However, Rodriguez was even more efficient with his seven carries and led the team in rushing with 59 yards, and
Jeremy McNichols and receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. also stole five carries. JCM is going to remain involved in the Commanders' offense, but in this committee approach, he shouldn't be viewed as anything more than an RB3/flex play in fantasy. Since
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) went down with a season-ending injury in Week 2, Croskey-Merritt has 15 carries for 73 yards and three catches for 15 yards.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 30, 2025
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz said that rookie tight end
Gunnar Helm has been a "bright spot," and his physicality has "exceeded the team's expectations," according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Helm has been picking things up well, and Holz expects his "opportunities to increase." The 23-year-old fourth-round selection out of Texas caught all three of his targets for a season-high 27 yards in the Week 3 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and followed it up with just one reception for 12 yards in this past Sunday's shutout loss to the Houston Texans. The good news is he matched his season high snap percentage (40%) in Week 4, and he could begin to see more playing time as the Titans search for their first win. Unfortunately, for fantasy purposes, Helm probably won't be on the radar in single-year leagues unless
Chig Okonkwo misses time with an injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
September 30, 2025
Tennessee Titans quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree said that rookie first-round QB
Cameron Ward is "growing every week," and that he's "seeing improvement," according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. It didn't really look like Ward took a step forward in the 26-0 shutout loss in Week 4 to the Houston Texans, a game in which the first overall pick went 10-for-26 for 108 yards, no touchdowns, and an interception. The 23-year-old Miami product has looked overwhelmed so far in his first four NFL starts, completing only 51.2% of his 125 pass attempts for 614 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. He's also run the ball nine times for 42 yards. Ward might be adapting to the speed of the game slowly, but right now, there have been more negatives than positives, and he's failed to find much of a connection with top wideout
Calvin Ridley.
--Keith HernandezSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
September 30, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. got back on track in Sunday's 34-27 win over the Commanders, completing 20 of his 26 passes for 313 yards and two scores. He did throw one interception as well and was sacked once. The former first-rounder's 90.5 QBR for the game was a solid increase from the 71.3 rating he had going into the contest, and there was a marked improvement in the second-year quarterback's average yards per pass attempt, going from 6.1 in Weeks 1-3 to 12.0 in Week 4 (the highest of any QB). While it was a great bounce-back performance after two down weeks, the 25-year-old draws Buffalo in Week 5 after the team comes out of their bye, and the Bills have limited opposing passers to 125.8 yards per game thus far, which is the fewest yards passing per game in the entire NFL, so fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere for streaming options the next time Penix takes the field.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
September 30, 2025
Los Angeles rookie tight end
Oronde Gadsden played the most offensive snaps (30) at his position in the Week 4 upset loss to the New York Giants on Sunday, with
Will Dissly (knee) out for a second straight gam. Still, it led to a disappointing two catches for 16 yards on three targets. Gadsden was on the field plenty, but he was asked to block more to help slow down a strong Giants defensive front in the 21-18 defeat. The 22-year-old fifth-rounder out of Syracuse caught the attention of fantasy managers in deeper leagues when he caught five of seven targets for 46 yards in his NFL debut in the Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos. Gadsden should continue to have a role in L.A.'s passing attack, but in the immediate future, he'll probably be inconsistent for fantasy purposes, especially if Dissly can return and play in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
September 30, 2025
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced on Tuesday that offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 4 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ireland on Sunday and will be week-to-week, per the team. While O'Neill could miss some time, he will not be placed on Injured Reserve. Meanwhile, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (neck) will not practice this week, meaning he probably won't play in Week 5 in London against the Cleveland Browns. O'Neill injured his knee in the first quarter in Dublin on Sunday and never returned. The 30-year-old will most likely sit out in Week 5 against a strong Browns defensive front, which could spell trouble for backup quarterback
Carson Wentz if
J.J. McCarthy (ankle) misses a third straight game. Justin Skule is the likely replacement at right tackle for the Vikes for however long O'Neill is out.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minnesota Vikings
September 30, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back
Kaleb Johnson had his best chance yet for a breakout game in Week 4 with Steelers RB1
Jaylen Warren (knee) sidelined by a knee injury. However, Johnson remained stuck behind veteran back
Kenneth Gainwell, who logged 134 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 25 total touches against the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson had just six carries for 22 yards, and has recorded just eight carries for 21 yards on the season. Pittsburgh has a bye in Week 5, and Warren may be ready to return in Week 6 for the Steelers' matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Even if Warren remains out, there's little reason to think Johnson would be set to jump Gainwell on the running back depth chart in Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old rookie maintains fantasy appeal in dynasty leagues, but he's tough to roster with any confidence in redraft formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 30, 2025
Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. was a healthy scratch for the first two weeks of the season. However, following veteran running back
Austin Ekeler (Achilles) suffering a torn Achilles in Week 2, Rodriguez Jr. leads Washington in carries (18) across the team's past two games. The Commanders are employing a three-way split in the backfield, with
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and
Jeremy McNichols seeing a fair number of touches as well. Still, Rodriguez Jr. has been efficient (5.4 yards per rush attempt) and could be the team's preferred early-down and goal-line back. Rodriguez Jr. is tough to trust as a fantasy starter unless he starts commanding a larger share of Washington's backfield workload. Still, he should be rostered in deep leagues of 14 or more teams, given the opportunity for a true lead back to emerge for the Commanders.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
September 30, 2025
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that quarterback
Brock Purdy (toe) is questionable to play in the team's Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. Lynch said Purdy's status depends on whether he can "turn it around on a short week." Purdy missed Weeks 2 and 3 with toe and shoulder injuries, but was able to return in Week 4. In the two games he has played in 2025, Purdy has thrown for 586 yards, four touchdowns, and four interceptions. If he is unable to play on Thursday, backup quarterback
Mac Jones (knee) would likely be his replacement. Jones is playing through a PCL sprain in his knee, but was listed as a full practice participant on Monday's injury report. In two starts this season, Jones has thrown for 563 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He'd profile as a low-end fantasy QB2 if called into action in a tough matchup against the Rams defense.
--Will BradySource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
September 30, 2025
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (knee) is listed as questionable to play in his team's Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan previously said that Pearsall suffered a "minor PCL" injury in Week 4. The 25-year-old has recorded 20 catches for 327 yards on 29 targets so far in 2025. San Francisco could also be missing wideout
Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) in Week 5. If both Pearsall and Jennings are sidelined, wide receivers
Kendrick Bourne and
Demarcus Robinson would both likely see a significant increase in both playing time and target share.
--Will BradySource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
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