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Ty Johnson Waiting in Wings for Bills
Bills running back Ty Johnson played a critical role in Buffalo's Week 5 win over the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the game with four receptions for 72 yards. He has 10 receptions for 131 yards since returning from a hamstring injury in Week 3. While Johnson has been a non-factor in the running game, recording just one carry for three yards this season, he could see an uptick in usage in that department if fellow Bills running back James Cook's fumbling issues continue this week against the Las Vegas Raiders. Cook nearly gave the game away late against the Rams, fumbling for the ninth time in his last 13 games. Johnson was listed on the Bills' injury report with a hamstring injury, but returned to full practice on Friday and does not have an injury designation entering Sunday's matchup with Las Vegas. He and Ray Davis are behind Cook on the Bills' depth chart.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
CJ Donaldson Drawing Waiver Interest as Saints Backfield Battles Injuries
New Orleans Saints running back CJ Donaldson has seen his playing time increase as injuries continue to deplete the team's backfield. The rookie led New Orleans running backs with a 42% offensive snap share against Minnesota in Week 5, although he managed just 13 yards on four carries and caught one pass for seven yards. Kendre Miller handled 10 rushing attempts for 30 yards and a touchdown despite playing fewer snaps, leaving Donaldson without a substantial rushing workload. With Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) and Ty Chandler (knee) on injured reserve, another opportunity could be approaching. Alvin Kamara (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the New York Giants after being limited in practice throughout the week. Donaldson has totaled only 42 rushing yards and 10 receiving yards through five games, but his increased involvement and the uncertainty surrounding Kamara make him worth considering as a speculative waiver stash in deeper leagues. Miller remains the more appealing short-term option if Kamara cannot play.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
DJ Moore's Shoulder Injury Makes Him a Risky Week 6 Option
Buffalo Bills wide receiver DJ Moore (shoulder) faces an appealing matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, but his availability remains uncertain after missing Monday's overtime win over the Rams. Moore is questionable after sitting out practice Wednesday and Thursday before returning in a limited capacity Friday. The 29-year-old initially injured his shoulder against Detroit in Week 2 and aggravated it against New England in Week 4. His season totals of 12 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown are heavily influenced by a five-catch, 100-yard performance against Houston in the opener. Across his other three appearances, Moore has managed just seven receptions for 78 yards. Las Vegas presents an opportunity for a rebound after allowing Drake Maye to throw for 374 yards and four touchdowns last week. Still, Moore's health and uncertain workload make him a risky WR3/flex option even if he plays. Fantasy managers should have an alternative available with Buffalo not kicking off until 4:25 p.m. ET.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Higbee's Consistent Production Makes Him a Week 6 Streaming Option
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has caught at least five passes for 60 yards in three consecutive games, putting him in a favorable position for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Since Terrance Ferguson (ankle) went down, Higbee has caught 18 of 23 targets for 212 yards and a touchdown, including five receptions for a season-high 83 yards against Buffalo in Week 5. He played 67% of the offensive snaps in that contest, while fellow tight end Colby Parkinson managed just two targets despite playing a similar number of snaps. Arizona has been particularly vulnerable against tight ends, surrendering 258 receiving yards and four touchdowns to the position over its last three games. Higbee has become a reliable receiving option for Matthew Stafford, and Ferguson's continued absence should help preserve his opportunities. He is a worthwhile Week 6 streaming option, especially in PPR leagues, with the potential to deliver low-end TE1 production.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyren Williams' Receiving Surge Bolsters Week 6 Outlook
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has caught 22 passes over his last three games, adding another dimension to his fantasy production heading into Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Williams rushed 16 times for 49 yards and a touchdown in Monday's overtime loss to Buffalo, while catching six of eight targets for another 27 yards. He played 73% of the offensive snaps, maintaining his lead role despite Blake Corum scoring on one of his five carries and adding three receptions for 53 yards. Arizona offers an appealing opportunity after allowing Jahmyr Gibbs to rush for 151 yards and two touchdowns in last week's 45-21 loss to Detroit. Williams has already scored five total touchdowns through five games, and his increased receiving involvement provides another avenue for production when rushing yards are harder to come by. He remains a high-end RB1 and should be locked into starting lineups across all fantasy formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chig Okonkwo Facing Tough Matchup vs. 49ers
Washington Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo is coming off of his best game of the season in Week 5, catching four of his six targets for 60 yards. Okonkwo had an unfortunate runout to begin his tenure in Washington, leaving Week 1 early with a hamstring injury and then missing the first two games of his career. Then, after returning in Week 4, the 27-year-old tight end played the majority of the game with a third-string rookie seventh-round quarterback, limiting his production. Okonkwo seems to have a solid connection with star quarterback Jayden Daniels, but it will be tested against Fred Warner and the 49ers' defense on Monday night, which has allowed the fourth-fewest PPR points per game to opposing tight ends so far this season. Okonkwo projects as a mid-range TE2 for Week 6, ranking as RotoBaller's TE22.
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Source: RotoBaller
Antonio Williams A Deep-League Option on Monday Night vs. 49ers
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Antonio Williams has caught multiple passes in every game so far this season. Williams currently ranks third among rookie wide receivers and tight ends with 31 yards per game (minimum 100 routes). The rookie third-rounder has seen his role spike over the past two weeks with both Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (hamstring) missing a game each, leading the team with a 74.4% route share after being at 36.5% over weeks one through three. While both McLaurin and Diggs are listed as questionable for Monday night, both veterans are trending toward playing, which severely limits Williams's fantasy upside. Williams is best left on the bench in Week 6 except for deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Stefon Diggs on WR2/WR3 Line for Monday Night Matchup
Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) missed Week 5's game against the Giants due to a hamstring injury, but he is trending positively to play in Week 6 (despite a questionable tag) after getting in back-to-back limited practice sessions on Friday and Saturday. Diggs has been productive in the four games played so far in Washington, leading the team with 7.5 targets per game and three receiving touchdowns. The 32-year-old wideout has not exceeded 55 receiving yards in a game since Week 17 last season with the Patriots, but Diggs will have a good opportunity to produce on Monday night against the 49ers. San Francisco has only allowed the seventh-fewest PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers, and while Diggs has been productive for fantasy, his route share has still been limited so far this season, maxing at 74.3% in Week 3. Diggs profiles as a WR3 in PPR leagues for Week 6 if he suits up.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terry McLaurin Ranks as Solid WR2 for Monday Night Against 49ers
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice this week, but he has been cleared to play heading into Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers. McLaurin was a bit limited in his return in Week 5, playing just 56.7% of the snaps with a 70.3% route share, but the veteran still made a handful of impactful plays, hauling in all four of his targets for 62 yards. Fellow wideout Stefon Diggs (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 6 after missing last week, but it seems there is optimism about his chances to suit up. The 49ers are one of just eight defenses to allow less than 200 passing yards per game through five weeks and also have allowed the seventh-fewest PPR points per game to opposing wide receivers. However, in a matchup with one of the highest projected point totals of the week, McLaurin projects as a solid WR2 for Week 6, ranking as RotoBaller's WR23.
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Source: RotoBaller
Davante Adams Carries WR1 Upside Against Arizona
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams draws a favorable Week 6 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after catching five of seven targets for 51 yards and two touchdowns in Monday's overtime loss to Buffalo. The veteran has now recorded 27 receptions for 441 yards and four touchdowns through five games, drawing at least seven targets in each of his past four appearances. His yardage has fluctuated considerably, including a four-catch, 32-yard outing against Philadelphia in Week 4, but the opportunities have remained steady. Puka Nacua commanded a remarkable 24 targets against Buffalo, leaving Adams with a smaller share of Matthew Stafford's passing volume than usual. Still, Arizona presents an appealing matchup after allowing three passing touchdowns in last week's 45-21 loss to Detroit, including two to Jameson Williams. Adams remains a strong weekly starter with WR1 potential, particularly against a Cardinals defense that has struggled to keep opposing receivers out of the end zone.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Austin Ekeler A Risky Option in Week 6
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler saw his role decrease in Week 5 after playing an immediate role in Week 4, with his snap share dropping from 26.2% to 10%. Now the 31-year-old has been limited and wore a non-contact jersey in practice all week with a chest injury. There was an expectation heading into Week 5 that Ekeler could see more work with the struggles of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin), who has now been ruled out for Monday night against the 49ers. Ekeler and Rachaad White should be expected to handle most of the touches in Week 6, assuming both are available. There is plenty of uncertainty surrounding Washington's backfield at the moment, and with a Monday night game, it could be one to avoid. Ekeler ranks as RotoBaller's RB48 in PPR leagues for Week 6.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rachaad White Has Flex Appeal on Monday Night Against 49ers
Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White could have an opportunity to lead the team's backfield in Week 6 with Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) ruled out. White was also present on the injury report this week with a shoulder injury, though he is expected to play after returning to the field in Week 5. White should be expected to share responsibilities with Austin Ekeler (chest), who is also banged up with a chest injury, as well as possibly Jeremy McNichols (quad), who is eligible to be activated off of injured reserve. White's efficiency as a runner has limited his fantasy upside at times, but he is a strong pass catcher and should benefit from running alongside a healthy Jayden Daniels. San Francisco has been exploitable on the ground this season, and opposing running backs are top 10 in PPR points per game against them, giving White legitimate flex appeal for a potential shootout on Monday night.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Daniels A Strong Start on Monday Night vs. 49ers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was largely excellent in his return to the field in Week 5 against the Giants after missing two weeks with a dislocated left (non-throwing) elbow. Daniels completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and added nine carries for 103 yards and two touchdowns as a runner. It marked Daniels' second career game with 100 or more rushing yards as well as his second career game with two rushing scores. The third-year quarterback showed no effects from his injury, scoring 32.3 fantasy points, his most in a game since Week 17 of his rookie season. Daniels is trending up heading into a potential shootout with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night, though the 49ers have been a stingy fantasy opponent for opposing quarterbacks through five weeks, allowing the fifth-fewest points per game (13.6). Daniels ranks as RotoBaller's QB7 for Week 6 and should be trusted in all lineups.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaleel McLaughlin Faces Uncertain Week 6 Workload
Cleveland Browns running back Jaleel McLaughlin could see his biggest workload of the season against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, although much depends on Quinshon Judkins (ankle). Cleveland's starter is questionable after missing two practices before returning in a limited capacity Friday. With Raheim Sanders (hip) on injured reserve and Dylan Sampson (knee) ruled out, McLaughlin and recently signed Audric Estime would be the primary candidates for additional carries if Judkins sits. McLaughlin has barely played an offensive role this season, totaling just two carries for 31 yards and a touchdown, with 28 of those yards coming on one scoring run against Pittsburgh in Week 4. He failed to record a touch against the Jets last week. Estime could factor into early-down and goal-line situations, making a potential committee difficult to project. Baltimore has allowed just 419 rushing yards to opposing running backs through five games. Even if Judkins is inactive, McLaughlin remains a risky emergency flex option in deeper leagues, with too much uncertainty surrounding his workload to trust him in most starting lineups.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brian Thomas Jr. Remains Off Jaguars' Trade Block
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. continues to draw attention around the league ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, but the team has shown no indication that it intends to move him, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. Speculation surrounding the former first-round pick has increased following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade to Houston, particularly as Thomas' role in Jacksonville continues to diminish. He failed to catch any of his three targets against Philadelphia in Week 5 and has managed just three receptions for 25 yards over his last three games. Thomas has only nine catches for 105 yards and one touchdown through five contests, a dramatic decline from his 87-catch, 1,282-yard rookie campaign in 2024. Meanwhile, Parker Washington has established himself as Jacksonville's leading receiver with 22 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns. With no indication that a trade is imminent, Thomas remains difficult to trust in fantasy lineups until his involvement in the offense improves.
Source: Jonathan Jones
Source: Jonathan Jones
