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Javonte Williams Has Spike-Week Potential Again In Week 5
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams averages just 3.7 yards per carry this season, but he's on one of the NFL's better offenses and has handled a dominant share of his team's backfield touches. This has given him excellent spike week potential, and he now averages 24.6 PPR fantasy points across his best three contests of the season. He'll have plenty of opportunities against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football in Week 5, and should capitalize as such. He handles the goal-line work for the Cowboys, who have found themselves in the red zone often this season. As a result, he has five rushing touchdowns already. He's also caught 15 passes for 77 yards and another score, and ranks as the RB7 in fantasy football leagues as a result. His efficiency has taken a substantial hit from last season, likely due to the absence of elite run-blocking right guard Tyler Smith (thumb). The All-Pro guard returned to practice this week, though, and upgraded to full participation on Wednesday, though he's officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game. His return would give Williams even more upside, but whether or not Smith plays, Williams should be firmly entrenched as an RB1 in all fantasy football leagues with week-winning upside against a struggling 0-4 team.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Matt Roy Unavailable Against Penguins
Washington Capitals defenseman Matt Roy (lower body) will miss Wednesday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He sustained a lower-body injury against Tampa Bay last weekend and hasn't practiced since. Roy remains day-to-day. His first opportunity to return will be on Friday against the New York Rangers. Dylan McIlrath will take Roy's spot in the lineup, but he has no fantasy value. Timothy Liljegren will move to the first defensive pairing, though he isn't a great fantasy option either due to his lack of power-play time.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Dak Prescott Poised For Huge Game Against Weak Buccaneers Secondary
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott currently ranks as the QB8 in fantasy football leagues, and is in great position to have another high-volume passing day against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. The Bucs, meanwhile, are fresh off a 0-4 start to the season and are missing their starting quarterback, Baker Mayfield (thumb) to a thumb injury. Prescott threw for 335 passing yards and one touchdown and rushed twice for seven yards in his team's Week 4 win over the Houston Texans. Prescott has played excellent football this season, sporting an 8:1 touchdown to interception ratio. On film, his accuracy is as good as it's been in his career, and his connection with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is flourishing. He's also done well hitting his other targets in the passing game, WR George Pickens and TE Jake Ferguson. Only running back Javonte Williams' effectiveness at punching the ball in at the goal line is holding back Prescott's upside, though Prescott has a four-touchdown game under his belt this season. The Buccaneers are a franchise in shambles, and their pass defense has been weak for multiple seasons now. Prescott is a must-start QB1 in all fantasy leagues with top-5 potential in each week he plays.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bryan Rust Set for Season Debut Wednesday
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (upper body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and appears ready to make his season debut in Wednesday's matchup against Washington. Officially, he is a game-time decision. Rust will take Andrei Kuzmenko's (personal) spot on the roster. The Russian forward has been granted non-roster status following his father's death. Even with Rust on the shelf, the Penguins have scored 15 goals in their first three games of the season. Joining a hot offense could help Rust find his form quickly after his injury. He will start on the third line Wednesday night and skate with the second power-play unit.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
CeeDee Lamb A WR1 Overall Candidate For Week 5
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has put on a stunning display of football dominance so far this season. Through four games, he ranks as the WR2 in PPR fantasy points per game, only a step behind the great Seattle Seahawks wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Both seem destined for the NFL Hall of Fame one day, and Lamb has re-established himself as the clear Cowboys WR1 after being outproduced by WR George Pickens last season. Lamb is fully healthy and is enjoying a massive 32.4 percent target share, which ranks third in the NFL this season. He's been the go-to target of quarterback Dak Prescott, one of the NFL's most accurate passers and a high-volume guy, in a productive offense led by head coach Brian Schottenheimer. There is no matchup in which you shouldn't start Lamb, and he has huge spike-week potential in every game he starts and finishes healthy. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will head to Dallas next, and Lamb is set up well to crush them with another monster performance. He's off the Cowboys injury report, healthy, and ready to go in what's shaping up to be a blowout win for Dallas.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jamaal Williams Expected to Sign "Sooner Rather Than Later"
Free agent running back Jamaal Williams is "expected to land with a team sooner rather than later," per Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. Schultz writes that a source told him Williams is in "the best shape of his NFL career right now." The 31-year-old last played in the NFL in 2024, when he recorded 164 rushing yards and a touchdown on 48 carries across 14 games with the New Orleans Saints. His best NFL season by far came in 2022, when he rushed for over 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns as a member of the Detroit Lions. Williams worked out for the New England Patriots on Tuesday, but has not yet signed with a team. Depending on where he ends up, the veteran running back could be a player for deep-league fantasy managers to monitor on the waiver wire.
Source: The Schultz Report - Jordan Schultz
Source: The Schultz Report - Jordan Schultz
Alvin Kamara Misses Practice on Wednesday with Back Injury
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) missed practice on Wednesday due to a back injury, per Jeff Nowak of Audacy Sports. With fellow Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, Kamara got his first chance to work as New Orleans' RB1 in Week 4. The 31-year-old recorded just 23 rushing yards on seven carries, but he scored two rushing touchdowns and also hauled in five catches for 35 yards on seven targets. It's too early to say whether Kamara's status for the Saints' Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings is in question, but his health is obviously now worth monitoring for fantasy managers. If Kamara is unable to play in Week 5, Kendre Miller would likely take over as the lead back for New Orleans against Minnesota.
Source: Audacy Sports - Jeff Nowak
Source: Audacy Sports - Jeff Nowak
Malik Nabers Misses Practice on Wednesday with Knee Issue
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee issue, per Connor Hughes of SNY. Hughes reports that Nabers admitted he was "more sore than usual." Nabers has recorded 18 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 26 targets across four games so far in 2026. The 23-year-old missed most of the 2025 season after suffering a serious knee injury in Week 4. While it's not yet clear if his current soreness is connected to his previous knee issues, Nabers' health status is obviously worth monitoring for fantasy managers leading into New York's Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders. If Nabers is unable to play in Week 5, Giants wideouts Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Charlie Jones could all be in line for expanded workloads against Washington.
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Kyle Monangai Does Not Practice on Wednesday With Thumb, Toe Injuries
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) did not participate in his team's practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The severity of Monangai's thumb and toe injuries is not yet known, but it appears his status for Chicago's Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers could be in question. Monangai has been exceptionally efficient while splitting work with D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) in the Bears backfield so far this season, recording 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries across four games. Swift also missed practice on Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries. If neither Monangai nor Swift can play against the Packers, Bears RB3 Roschon Johnson would likely be in line for a significant workload increase in Week 5.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
D'Andre Swift Misses Practice on Wednesday with Hip and Knee Issues
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Swift was listed on Chicago's injury report with the knee issue leading into Week 4, but the hip ailment appears to be a new injury. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 season, recording 395 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 79 touches across four games. The severity of Swift's injuries is not yet clear, but his health is obviously worth monitoring for fantasy managers leading into the Bears' Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Bears RB2 Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) also missed the team's practice on Wednesday due to thumb and toe injuries. If neither Monangai nor Swift can play against Green Bay, Chicago running back Roschon Johnson would likely be the next man up in the backfield.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Kyle Pitts Sr. May No Longer Be Worth Rostering in Shallower Leagues
Four games into the 2026 season, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football. The 26-year-old is coming off a 2025 campaign where he finally had the breakout that many had been looking for, recording 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns on 118 targets across 17 games. However, Pitts Sr. has only hauled in five catches for 67 yards on nine targets across the first four weeks of 2026. Two of those games came without Falcons QB1 Michael Penix Jr. under center, which provides some excuse for Pitts Sr.'s underwhelming production. Still, Pitts Sr. has logged just four catches for 52 yards on five targets in the two games where he has shared the field with Penix Jr. Atlanta's run-heavy offense filters through running back Bijan Robinson, and wide receiver Drake London is the clear number one option when the Falcons do turn to the air. Particularly in shallower leagues, fantasy managers are justified in dropping Pitts Sr. and looking elsewhere on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Marvin Harrison Jr. Has Played His Way Onto the Cut List
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finally scored in Week 4, but it did little to change what has been a brutal start. He caught one of four targets for 12 yards against the Giants and now has only five receptions for 85 yards on 13 targets through four games. Harrison has one catch or fewer in three of those games and has yet to reach 50 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Trey McBride and Michael Wilson have become much bigger parts of Arizona's passing game, with 33 and 25 receptions, respectively. At this point, Harrison's name and draft pedigree are doing more work for his fantasy value than his actual role. RotoBaller lists him among the receivers to consider cutting for Week 5, ranks him WR41 this week, and has him 142nd overall in its rest-of-season rankings. Managers in standard leagues can move on if there is a clearly better option available. He is easier to hold in deeper formats where the waiver wire offers less.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Patrick Overmyer Aims to Keep Rolling in Week 6
Houston tight end Patrick Overmyer will look to keep producing big in his Week 6 matchup against Kansas State. He has 25 catches for 317 yards and two touchdowns across five games so far this season. Overmyer has at least 68 yards in all but one contest, but has anywhere from 3-8 receptions in those games. He's currently second on the team in receiving yards and receptions, so he remains a solid fantasy option in most setups. Kansas State has allowed 246 yards and 15.3 points per game so far, so this is a bit tougher matchup for Overmyer and the Cougars. Fantasy owners should still be confident in what he's produced so far to start him though.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Noah Bennee Looking for Consistency Heading into Week 6 Matchup
Utah tight end Noah Bennee has been up-and-down as a fantasy performer this season, so he's looking for better production starting with his Week 6 matchup against Kansas. Bennee has produced in three games so far. He caught a 35-yard touchdown in one game before a 113-yard and one-score outburst the following week, but then has produced just two catches for 18 yards since. He's currently still second on the team in receiving yards, but his seven total grabs are only good for sixth on the squad. Kansas allows just 17 points and 244.8 yards per game so far, so the matchup doesn't favor Bennee too much either, and that makes him a better deep-league fantasy option this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Aidan Chiles Looking to Bounce Back in Week 6 Matchup
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles will look to improve his numbers in a Week 6 battle with Ball State. He led the Wildcats to a big win over Penn State last week, but only had 93 passing yards. Chiles finished without a touchdown, but he avoided an interception and also added 21 rushing yards and a touchdown across six rushing attempts. He has completed 70.8% of his passes on the season, but has just 900 passing yards and six touchdowns over four games. Chiles hasn't thrown a pick yet, so that works in his favor as a fantasy QB. He's rushed for five touchdowns, but has just 41 yards across 36 attempts. Ball State is allowing 473.6 yards and 37.8 points per game this season, so this stellar matchup is one for Chiles to possibly break out in, meaning he's a good fantasy starting option despite so-so numbers to this point.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
