4 days agoPittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell is tied for second in the NFL in field goals made so far this season and will look to stay involved against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. The Cowboys, dealing with numerous injuries to key defensive starters, have allowed 26 points per contest through the first four weeks. This should be a competitive affair in which the Steelers can effectively move the ball. Although Boswell has not been nearly as prolific for fantasy purposes since his six-for-six showing in Week 1, he remains a reliable option with a handful of opportunities every week. The 33-year-old can be deployed in starting lineups by fantasy managers without an elite-level option.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoPittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth found the end zone in Week 4 and hopes to be similarly productive in a Week 5 bout with the Dallas Cowboys. Freiermuth is enjoying a prominent role in new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system as the only tight end in the NFL with at least four receptions in all four weeks this season. Although the Cowboys have been stout against opposing tight ends in 2024, Freiermuth's consistent utilization gives him a floor that many players at the position cannot provide for fantasy purposes. He is essential to Pittsburgh's success as a preferred weapon in the passing game second only to receiver
George Pickens. Freiermuth may have trouble repeating his success of last week on Sunday night, but fantasy managers can rely on him as a low-end TE1 nonetheless.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4
days
agoPittsburgh
Steelers
wide
receiver
George
Pickens
had
his
best
showing
of
the
campaign
in
Week
4
and
will
look
to
carry
positive
momentum
into
a
primetime
showdown
against
the
Dallas
Cowboys.
Through
the
first
four
weeks
of
the
season,
Pickens
has
earned
over
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4 days agoJacksonville Jaguars tight end
Evan Engram (hamstring) is not expected to play on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Engram has been sidelined since Week 1 but returned to practice this week, participating in a limited capacity each day. He suffered the hamstring injury during pregame warmups in Week 2 and could miss a fourth consecutive game as a result. Unless something changes unexpectedly, the Jaguars will attempt to secure their first win of the season without this crucial target. In Engram's absence,
Brenton Strange has stepped up as the clear starter, recording eight receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. However, his target share has declined over the past two weeks. While Strange can be considered a risky streaming option, he may still provide value in a pinch this week.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN
4 days agoThe Green Bay Packers have placed wide receiver
Romeo Doubs on the reserve/suspended list for one game due to conduct detrimental to the team. Reports indicate that Doubs missed practice this week out of frustration with his role in the offense. Although he participated in practice on Wednesday, he did not attend on Thursday. Concerned for his well-being, team representatives visited him at home. Doubs currently ranks second on the team in receiving yards and receptions, trailing only
Jayden Reed in those categories. He has recorded 12 catches for 169 yards this season but has yet to score a touchdown. With fellow receiver
Christian Watson also expected to miss tomorrow's game against the Rams, the Packers will rely on Reed and
Dontayvion Wicks to step up in a more significant capacity for Sunday's matchup in Los Angeles.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
4 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Najee Harris was underwhelming for fantasy purposes last week but will hope to capitalize on an enticing matchup against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. The Steelers will once again be without
Jaylen Warren (knee), and with
Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) also sidelined, Harris is poised to amass a large volume of touches. Dallas's defense has struggled to stop the run this season and has surrendered the third-most fantasy points to running backs through the first four weeks. In addition to his utilization on the ground, Harris has been extremely involved in the passing game over the past two weeks, recording eight receptions on 11 targets. Pittsburgh lacks proven depth in the backfield, and although
Aaron Shampklin is likely to mix in, Harris should operate in a workhorse role on Sunday night. He can remain in fantasy lineups as a solid RB2.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoThe Arizona Cardinals have downgraded tight end
Trey McBride (ribs) to questionable for Sunday's game due to a rib injury. McBride had cleared concussion protocol earlier this week after missing Week 4 against the Commanders, but he has now appeared on the injury report with this new issue. This season, McBride has recorded 14 receptions on 21 targets for a total of 122 yards. In his last outing against San Francisco in Week 15 of 2023, he caught 10 passes for 102 yards. Backup tight end
Elijah Higgins saw an increase in playing time last week, managing two receptions for 12 yards against Washington. However, it's difficult to project his future role, especially since the Cardinals had effectively lost that game by halftime. More updates on McBride's injury are expected before Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff against the 49ers.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Darren Urban @Cardschatter
5
days
agoThe
San
Francisco
49ers
defense/special
teams
unit
hosts
the
Arizona
Cardinals
in
a
Week
5
divisional
matchup
on
Sunday.
The
Niners
rank
as
the
fourth-most
productive
D/ST
in
football
so
far,
propelled
by
a
big
performance
against
New
England
last
week.
San
Francisco
sacked
quarterback
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5 days agoPittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Justin Fields is coming off a three-touchdown performance and will hope to keep rolling against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. This should be a favorable matchup for Fields as Dallas has surrendered the 11th-most fantasy points and sixth-most rushing yards to opposing quarterbacks through the first four weeks of the season. Fields' fantasy potential will additionally benefit from the absence of star linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle), who the Cowboys have ruled out for Sunday night. Although the Steelers are favored at home, Dallas' offense has plenty of firepower and should be able to put up points. This bodes well for Fields, who proved in Week 4 that he can effectively command Pittsburgh's offense when trailing. The 25-year-old signal-caller can be started as a low-end QB1 with upside this week.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5
days
agoThe
Indianapolis
Colts
elevated
running
back
Evan
Hull
and
cornerback
David
Long
Jr.
to
the
active
roster
from
the
practice
squad
on
Saturday.
The
team
also
signed
cornerback
Alex
Johnson
to
the
practice
squad
and
released
running
back
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5 days agoSan Francisco 49ers kicker
Jake Moody has a home matchup in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Last week versus New England hit all three field goal attempts – from 22, 26, and 41 yards – and made all three extra-point tries. Moody is tied with Dallas'
Brandon Aubrey for the second-most kicker fantasy points per game in Yahoo default scoring. Last year San Francisco's red zone offense was hyper-efficient, which meant that Moody only attempted 25 field goals in his rookie year while leading the league in extra points. In 2024 however, Moody is already nearly halfway to that field goal attempt total with 12 through four games. The Cardinals' defense is allowing 26.5 points per game to opposing offenses -- fourth worst in the NFL -- so Moody's floor is safe even if it turns into one of his patented extra-point games. Moody is a top-5 option in Week 5.
--Brad Beltz - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
5 days agoIndianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson (oblique) and center Ryan Kelly (neck) have both been downgraded from questionable to doubtful to play in Week 5 against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Richardson suffered an oblique injury in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and was relieved by veteran
Joe Flacco, who now appears to be in line for his first start in Indy in 2024. Fantasy managers were probably already considering benching Richardson this week after his disappointing start to his sophomore season, and now you can officially move him to the bench for Week 5. The 39-year-old Flacco becomes a clear QB2 streamer in superflex leagues against a Jaguars defense that has allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to QBs so far this year. Flacco went 16-for-26 for 168 yards and two touchdowns in relief of Richardson last week against Pittsburgh.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Indianapolis Colts
5
days
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
wide
receiver
Romeo
Doubs
skipped
practices
on
Thursday
and
Friday
because
he
is
upset
with
his
opportunities
in
the
passing
game
through
the
first
four
weeks
of
the
2024
season,
according
to
sources.
Because
of
Doubs'
skipped
practices,
he's
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5 days agoNew England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the Week 5 divisional contest on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins. Peppers put in a few limited practices this week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and will now have to miss at least one game. The 29-year-old figures to have a good shot at returning in Week 6 to face the Houston Texans, barring a setback. It's a big loss for the Patriots' secondary in a plus matchup against a Dolphins offense that is currently being led by backup quarterback
Tyler Huntley. With Peppers sidelined on Sunday, expect the Patriots to deploy Dell Pettus and Jaylinn Hawkins more. Defensive back Kyle Dugger (ankle) is also listed as questionable for New England. Peppers has 23 tackles (11 solo) and an interception through the first four games of 2024 in his third year in New England.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
5
days
agoThe
New
England
Patriots
are
activating
wide
receiver
Kendrick
Bourne
(knee)
from
the
Physically
Unable
to
Perform
list
on
Saturday,
and
he
will
make
his
2024
debut
on
Sunday
in
Week
5
against
the
division-rival
Miami
Dolphins,
according
to
a
source.
Bourne
read more...
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