October 29, 2025

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports that the Philadelphia Eagles are "shopping" wide receiver A.J. Brown, without officially putting him on the market. Brown has been the subject of trade rumors since early October, though every report to this point has insisted he is not being shopped and will remain in Philadelphia. After missing last week's game with a hamstring injury, Brown broke out in Week 7 with 121 yards and two touchdowns. The Eagles are on their bye this week, and it will be worth monitoring how the situation develops. Still, it seems unlikely that a team in the Eagles' position would move one of its top offensive weapons.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk

October 29, 2025

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. has had a relatively quiet season so far after missing two games with a shoulder injury, which allowed rookie Cam Skattebo to take over as lead back. With Skattebo now out for the season after suffering an ankle injury in Week 8 against the Eagles, Tracy is set up to handle the majority of the touches in New York's backfield. The 25-year-old worked as the Giants' lead back last season from Week 5 on and earned over 17 opportunities per game while playing 68.3% of the snaps. He averaged 14.3 PPR points per game during that stretch, ranking as RB20. Veteran Devin Singletary should mix in for touches occasionally, but most of the volume will likely go to Tracy. He's a must-add player this week and is worth a heavy FAAB investment if he is available.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (shoulder) is listed as questionable for a meeting with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Spaniard is dealing with left shoulder soreness, and his absence would leave Memphis without a solid bench contributor. Over the first four games of the season, Aldama has averaged 10.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 21.8 minutes. With Zach Edey (ankle) out, Jock Landale has begun the year as Memphis' starting center, and he may have to take on an even larger role in the frontcourt if Aldama has to miss time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

October 29, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (ankle) is expected to miss two to four weeks of action. The 29-year-old was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings, leaving the arena in a walking boot. Although X-rays taken after the game were negative, Vincent will have to miss at least a couple of weeks with a left ankle sprain. Vincent began the season as a member of the first unit, but his impact was limited. Over three games, Vincent averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 steals. With Marcus Smart (quadriceps) also out on Monday, Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia logged their first starts of the season. Meanwhile, Dalton Knecht saw more action off the bench.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

October 29, 2025

The Chicago Bears and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson have agreed to terms on a deal after visiting on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Gardner-Johnson now reunites with his former defensive coordinator, Dennis Allen, who coached him for his first three years in the league with the New Orleans Saints. The 27-year-old played in three games this season with the Houston Texans before being released in late September. He started all three games for an elite Houston defense and should be able to provide immediate help to a Bears defense that is reeling with injuries at the moment.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Adam Schefter

October 29, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a right quadriceps contusion. Before his injury, Smart had a significant role in the rotation, averaging 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game. Smart's absence on Monday night versus the Portland Trail Blazers allowed Jake LaRavia to start. He struggled with his shot, notching three points, six rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes. If Smart remains out on Wednesday, LaRavia could get another chance in the first unit, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from him.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

October 29, 2025

The injury to New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) has a four- to six-month recovery timeline, which would set up Skattebo to be ready for offseason OTAs and minicamp, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Skattebo had one of the more gruesome injuries that you will see, and ultimately suffered a dislocated ankle, fractured fibula, and a deltoid ligament rupture. The 23-year-old had a successful surgery to close the wound and put him on track to make a full recovery. The fourth-rounder out of Arizona State was having a great rookie campaign, totaling 410 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 101 carries to go with 24 receptions for 207 yards and two scores on 32 targets through eight games. Second-year back Tyrone Tracy Jr. will be expected to take over as the lead back in New York, with veteran Devin Singletary mixing in.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Ian Rapoport

October 29, 2025

Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) is questionable to play against Iowa State on Saturday, according to head coach Kenny Dillingham. The projected first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft missed last week's loss to Houston with a hamstring injury and could be forced to miss another game. Starting quarterback Sam Leavitt (foot) has already been ruled out. The Sun Devils had hopes of winning back-to-back Big 12 titles, but injuries have dampened their season in 2025. If Arizona State suffers another loss and doesn't have much to play for down the stretch, it will be interesting to see if Tyson eventually decides to shut his season down and prepare for the NFL Draft.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Chris Karpman

October 29, 2025

Denver Nuggets forward Cameron Johnson (shoulder) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's clash against the New Orleans Pelicans. Johnson made an early exit on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a right shoulder problem, which could now keep him out of his first game of the season on Wednesday night. In Denver, Johnson has had a difficult start, averaging 8.3 points and 3.0 rebounds while shooting 36.4 percent. If Johnson is deemed unavailable for Wednesday, the Nuggets will likely rely more on Tim Hardaway Jr. and Peyton Watson.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

October 29, 2025

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike is coming off his best game of the season in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts, catching seven of eight targets for 93 yards. Dike has taken advantage of his opportunities, and that's been acknowledged by the team's offensive coordinator, Nick Holz, who said that he's "going to be a really good player in this league." The 23-year-old played a season high 88.1% of snaps and had an 86% route share, only trailing fellow rookie Elic Ayomanor. The fourth rounder out of Florida has elite 4.34 speed with the ability to win downfield and be a threat with the ball in his hands. With Tyler Lockett now with the Raiders and Calvin Ridley battling a hamstring injury, Dike could emerge as the team's top receiving option over the second half of the season.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (back) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Houston Rockets, meaning he will likely miss his first game of the season. Already during the preseason, Poeltl battled a back issue, and he made an early exit on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs due to lower back tightness. Poeltl has disappointed many fantasy managers early this season, averaging only 6.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 23.0 minutes. It is possible that his struggles are related to his ongoing back problem. If Poeltl is unavailable, Sandro Mamukelashvili may start at center for the Raptors, and Collin Murray-Boyles could also see increased playing time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

October 29, 2025

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (illness) may miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Thompson is dealing with an illness, and he could join Caris LeVert (hamstring) and Marcus Sasser (hip) on the sidelines. So far this season, Thompson has been Detroit's second-leading scorer, averaging 14.3 points, along with 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game. With the current injury situation, Ronald Holland II and Javonte Green will be in line for extra work if the Pistons are without Thompson, LeVert, and Sasser on Wednesday night.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NBA Injury Report

October 29, 2025

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger registered his first shutout of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. He stopped 24 shots, while Tyler Seguin did the business on the offensive end with a power-play goal. Oettinger has blown hot and cold early in the season. After beginning the campaign with three consecutive wins, he took three straight losses. Now, Oettinger has started to build another winning streak, securing back-to-back victories. He has a 5-2-1 record with a 2.61 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage. Tuesday's matchup was only his fourth outing of the season with two or fewer goals allowed, so Oettinger has plenty of room for improvement.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

October 29, 2025

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is not expected to be moved at the trade deadline, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Despite some speculation regarding Hubbard's role after head coach Dave Canales indicated that they will ride the hot hand with Rico Dowdle moving forward, the 26-year-old is expected to remain with the team through the trade deadline. It's been a disappointing season for Hubbard after a career year last season, when he rushed for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns on 250 carries. He's been unable to replicate that sort of efficiency in 2025, averaging just 3.6 yards per carry on 79 carries in the six games he's started. With Dowdle expected to take the bulk of the work now, Hubbard is likely best left on the bench for their Week 9 matchup against the Packers.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Joseph Person

October 29, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard led the charge in Tuesday's 7-3 victory against the Ottawa Senators, scoring his first career hat trick and posting one assist. Chicago's young star recorded his third career four-point game; only Bobby Hull (5) and Denis Savard (4) have managed more with the Blackhawks before age 22. The Blackhawks are suddenly looking like a decent team this season, and it's helped Bedard to be more consistent with his offensive production. Through 10 games, the 20-year-old has notched six goals and 12 points. Compared to his first couple of years in the league, Bedard has improved significantly during even-strength play, as he boasts a plus-four rating and has tallied only three points (two goals, one assist) on the power play.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

October 29, 2025

Colorado Avalanche winger Victor Olofsson exploded for a career-high five points in Tuesday's 8-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils. He became only the fourth player in team history to record a five-point game at age 30 or older, scoring a hat trick and delivering two assists. Olofsson posted one goal and two assists on the power play. Before Tuesday's game, Olofsson had only five points for the season. He's now on three goals and 10 points with 11 games played. Fantasy managers can't rely on Olofsson for consistent production, but he can rack up points occasionally as a member of Colorado's first power-play unit.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

October 29, 2025

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley has been signed to an eight-year, $84.696 million contract extension. Starting next season, Harley's contract will have a cap hit of $10.587 million. The talented defenseman is currently in the final season of a two-year, $4 million bridge deal. Over the last couple of years, Harley's development has been hugely impressive, and he's also made a great start to the 2025-26 campaign. With 10 games played, Harley boasts eight points (one goal, seven assists) and has blocked a team-high 30 shots. At 24, Harley is still young for a defenseman and appears to be on track for a very successful career.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

October 29, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) saw his comeback to the lineup cut short by another injury on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. After missing three games due to a lower-body injury, Gostisbehere suffered a new injury described as being in his "midsection area." Gostisbehere logged over seven minutes of action in the first period but didn't return for the second. He has posted seven points (one goal, six assists) in six games during a highly productive start to the year. If Gostisbehere is sidelined again, Mike Reilly, who has totaled three assists in six appearances, may get another look in the lineup.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

October 29, 2025

Vancouver Canucks right wing Conor Garland (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's tilt against the New York Rangers before the third period. He finished scoreless in 15:30 of action. Canucks head coach Adam Foote didn't have an update on Garland after the game. Vancouver has suffered several early-season injury blows, and losing Garland would be one of the toughest losses. He's been the highest-scoring Canucks player this season, with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 11 games. The Canucks face the St. Louis Blues next on Thursday night, and Kiefer Sherwood might replace Garland in the top six if he can't play. Nils Aman will likely take his spot in the lineup. Sherwood leads the Canucks with six goals and could be an intriguing addition to fantasy squads if he takes Garland's place.--Taavi Pailk
Source: TSN

October 29, 2025

Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) is expected to miss a few weeks of action. "We're probably looking at a couple, three weeks," Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville said before Tuesday's game against the Florida Panthers. Granlund, who has tallied eight points (two goals, six assists) in as many outings, missed his first game of the season on Tuesday night. In total, Granlund will likely miss at least seven games. Jansen Harkins came into the lineup as his replacement against Florida, although his impact on the fourth line was minimal.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

October 29, 2025

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum is back on the fantasy radar after a high-volume outing against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. During that Week 7 contest, Corum rushed for 37 yards on a season-high 12 carries and 34 percent snap share. He also caught a pass. The 24-year-old capitalized on a positive game script, as he and Kyren Williams both handled a dozen rushing attempts in the 35-7 victory. While Williams will remain Los Angeles' lead back, Corum's high-volume showing could be a sign that he'll continue to handle an increased workload going forward. He should showcase this large workload during a projected positive game script against the Saints in Week 9. If Los Angeles takes a sizable lead early in the game, we could see Corum push for 10-12 carries once again. It's common practice for managers to pursue high-volume running backs in good offenses, so even though Corum is behind Williams on the depth chart, he's still an intriguing waiver wire target as a fringe top-36 running back in fantasy football.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has worked his way back onto the fantasy radar after a quiet start to the season. The veteran has 10 targets, seven catches, 59 yards, and one touchdown over his last two games, solidifying his role as the Rams' top tight end over Colby Parkinson and Terrance Ferguson. He has capitalized on the impressive efficiency of Los Angeles' passing offense this season, led by Matthew Stafford. The quarterback and tight end have maintained a solid rapport despite the presence of several weapons on offense, including Puka Nacua (ankle) and Davante Adams. While Higbee's upside is highest with Nacua sidelined, he can still be a solid TE2 option if the star receiver returns for Week 9 against the Saints. Moving forward, Higbee will continue to warrant consideration as a top-24 tight end in fantasy football.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins has started to emerge as a potential fantasy football option after an impressive outing against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. On Sunday, Hollins caught all seven of his targets for 89 yards while handling a season-high 72 percent snap share. He now has 138 yards over his last two games. The veteran receiver has officially supplanted DeMario Douglas as the team's new No. 3 receiver behind Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte. However, if you're purely talking about workload, Hollins is actually the No. 2, because he has registered more snaps than Diggs in each of the last two games, as well as three of the last four. This doesn't mean managers should rush to add Hollins over Diggs, and the size of your league should dictate whether you try to add Hollins off waivers at all. He's certainly worth picking up for the back end of rosters in leagues with at least 14 teams, as his snap share, target share, and productivity have been very promising. He has a solid track record, too. Hollins led the Bills in receiving touchdowns last year, scoring more than players like Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Dalton Kincaid. In essence, managers should feel confident that Hollins' big week isn't necessarily a fluke, and that he'll continue to compete for more playing time going forward. He's a fringe top-50 fantasy receiver as he takes on Atlanta in Week 9.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave was busy once again in Week 8, hauling in eight receptions for 63 yards on 12 targets against the Buccaneers. It marked his sixth game this season with double-digit targets, and he now ranks second in the league with 83 overall. Olave has built strong chemistry with Spencer Rattler through the first half of the season, but rookie Tyler Shough is set to take over at quarterback in Week 9 against the Rams, adding some uncertainty to his outlook. Still, Olave's steady volume keeps him firmly in the WR1/WR2 mix, and Shough's big arm could lead to more deep-shot opportunities if the two can establish a connection of their own. With trade rumors swirling around Rashid Shaheed and Brandin Cooks, Olave's role as the undisputed top target in the Saints' passing attack appears even more secure.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: NFL.com

October 29, 2025

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough replaced Spencer Rattler in the third quarter of the team's loss to the Buccaneers, completing 17-of-30 passes for 128 yards and one interception. Head coach Kellen Moore has since named Shough the starter heading into the Week 9 matchup against the Rams. The rookie has the arm strength and confidence to open up New Orleans' stagnant passing attack, which currently ranks 28th in the league at 6.2 yards per attempt. While he remains outside the QB2 range for now, Shough could be a sneaky Superflex play with four teams on bye in Week 9.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: NFL.com

October 29, 2025

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson's long-awaited emergence finally happened during last Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie rushed for 75 yards on 10 carries, with his best play being a 27-yard run. He wasn't involved in the passing game, nor did he lead the team in touches, but he was far more efficient than Rhamondre Stevenson and proved that he can excel even against a strong run defense like Cleveland's. An increased rushing workload is a good sign for Henderson going forward, as he should continue to earn more snaps on a wide variety of downs. His 21 percent snap share from last weekend is bound to increase, too. The biggest area of focus for Henderson now is ball security, as he lost his first career fumble against Cleveland. With that said, Stevenson hasn't been any better, losing three fumbles of his own in 2025. Moving forward, Henderson should continue to eat into Stevenson's workload while emerging as a fantasy football threat. He should be added off waivers in leagues with at least 10 teams, and he could be a worthwhile RB3/flex option in leagues with at least 12-14 teams when he takes on the Falcons in Week 9.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra has been a meaningful part of the offense this season, playing on 47.4% of offensive snaps in six games. Calcaterra missed Philadelphia's Week 6 matchup in Minnesota with an oblique injury, but has suited up for every other game as the team's No. 2 tight end behind Dallas Goedert. The 26-year-old has mostly served as a blocking tight end and has only caught four of his six targets for 40 yards this season, but he has proven capable of scaling up a little bit when Goedert misses time. In the seven games that Goedert missed last season, Calcaterra caught 14 of 15 targets for 165 yards and a touchdown. He'd be in TE2 territory if Goedert were to miss any games this season.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave has played on only 29.9% of offensive snaps so far through seven games this season, catching six of his seven targets for 54 yards and no touchdowns. Musgrave hasn't seen more than two targets in a game this season, as fellow third-year tight end Tucker Kraft has established himself as one of the best tight ends in the league. Kraft has been banged up some during his career, and if he were to miss any time this season, Musgrave would likely step into the starting tight end spot and run a full number of routes. The 25-year-old had plenty of positive moments in his rookie year as a downfield threat, which aligns with quarterback Jordan Love's style of play. But Musgrave also dealt with injury issues and has struggled to stay on the field at times. He's best left on the waiver wire for now.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele caught one of his five targets for 10 yards in their Week 8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Vele played a season high 51.4% of the snaps and had his most targets in a game since Week 12 of last season with the Broncos. The 27-year-old was traded to the Saints for a fourth-round pick in late August and has mostly held a depth role through eight games, catching five of 10 targets for 39 yards and a touchdown. Barring a trade to either Chris Olave or Rashid Shaheed, Vele is unlikely to be relevant for fantasy purposes this season.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller

October 29, 2025

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. has played in four of eight games this season, catching five of his eight targets for 65 yards and handling six carries for 37 yards. After being a healthy scratch for the first month of the season, the sixth rounder out of Colorado played at least 20% of the snaps with multiple touches in the first three weeks when he was playing. His snap share dipped to just 13.1% in their Week 8 blowout loss to the Bills, but they still made an emphasis to get the ball in his hands with two rush attempts and a target. The Panthers need another consistent pass-catching threat outside of fellow rookie Tetairoa McMillan. Second-year wideouts Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette have had moments, but Horn has 4.4 speed and shiftiness that make him a tough cover. He could be a rookie who emerges over the second half of the season.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: RotoBaller