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Bruce Brown Waived by Knicks
The New York Knicks have waived guard Bruce Brown, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, clearing the way for James Wiseman to make the regular-season roster. New York was only $3.2 million below its self-imposed second-apron hard cap, making it difficult to keep both players. Brown appeared in all 82 games for Denver last season, averaging 7.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.4 minutes. The 30-year-old has been useful when given steady minutes, but he'll need to clear waivers and find another rotation role before carrying much fantasy appeal.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Devin Carter Lands Two-Way Deal with Celtics
The Boston Celtics are converting guard Devin Carter's Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Carter made an impression in his only preseason appearance, finishing with 17 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals against Cleveland before an illness kept him out of the final three games. The former No. 13 pick averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in 18.4 minutes across 38 games for Sacramento last season. With Derrick White and Payton Pritchard ahead of him, Carter will need injuries or a strong G-League run to carve out much fantasy value.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Jazz Claim Tony Bradley Off Waivers
The Utah Jazz have claimed center Tony Bradley off waivers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Bradley returns to the franchise where he spent his first three NBA seasons after averaging 5.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in limited preseason work with New York. The 28-year-old joins Utah on a non-guaranteed deal and adds depth while Jusuf Nurkic (foot) and Kyle Filipowski (back) are sidelined. Jaxson Hayes should see more center minutes early, with Jaren Jackson Jr. also capable of sliding to the five. Bradley owns career averages of 4.3 points and 3.8 rebounds and remains off the fantasy radar unless injuries push him into the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cam Skattebo Expected to Play Less Against Saints in Week 6
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo could see a reduced workload in Week 6 while Najee Harris takes on a larger role, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. "I heard it was a pretty even split in reps this week between Skattebo and Harris," Duggan wrote. "I expect more Harris and less Skattebo than previous weeks." He also noted that Tyrone Tracy Jr. has ascended into a preferred option on third downs and that Devin Singletary should suit up Sunday, giving the Giants four active running backs. Skattebo has averaged 18.2 touches per game this season, but he ran the ball just 13 times in Week 5. He has just one touchdown in 2026 but has managed to rank as the RB23 in total PPR scoring with at least 7.0 fantasy points in all five games so far. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Skattebo, but he's still worth deploying as an RB3 or low-end RB2 in a decent matchup against the Saints this week.
Source: Dan Duggan
Source: Dan Duggan
Tyler Shough Has Been Playing with Two Broken Bones in Left Hand
New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (hand) has been playing through a significant injury that includes two broken bones in his left hand, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The injury has been present for the last two weeks, but it reportedly started to really bother him last week against the Vikings, as he threw for just 96 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions. He still ranks as the overall QB11 in fantasy football scoring despite last week's dud performance. Through five weeks, he has 10 total touchdowns, although he also has eight interceptions. Equally important as Shough's fantasy production is the fact that he has been able to support Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and Juwan Johnson outperforming their own expectations this season.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
TreVeyon Henderson Likely to Play Against Jets in Week 6
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is "likely" to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the New York Jets despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Henderson has only missed one game this season, but a lingering injury and heavy competition from Rhamondre Stevenson have led to a very frustrating start for the second-year back out of Ohio State. He ranks as just the overall RB46 in PPR scoring this year with 163 rushing yards, 22 receiving yards, and one touchdown. His receiving upside is nearly nonexistent behind Stevenson, and he has struggled to get things going on the ground with a modest 3.9 yards per carry. We're intrigued by Sunday's positive game script against the Jets, but Henderson is too risky to start in fantasy football, especially since he only played 16% of the snaps last week.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Steelers Optimistic Pat Freiermuth Will Play After Late Downgrade
The Pittsburgh Steelers are "optimistic" that tight end Pat Freiermuth (calf) will be able to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Freiermuth was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday, and he enters game day listed as questionable. The 27-year-old has been terrific over the last two weeks, totaling eight catches for 61 yards and a whopping three touchdowns during that span. His strong two-game stretch has bumped him up to TE8 in total scoring this year (PPR), and he'll look to build on that even further on Sunday against the Bucs. After all, there are plenty of targets to go around with Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) and Roman Wilson (finger) both landing on injured reserve through mid-November.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Alvin Kamara Expected to Suit Up on Sunday in Week 6
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the New York Giants despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Kamara has consistently been operating as one of the Saints' lead backs with Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) on injured reserve. However, at this point in his career, he can no longer be an every-down back. Instead, he has shared a significant workload with Kendre Miller, who actually out-touched Kamara 10 to five last week. Heading into a clash with New York, both Kamara and Miller rank as RB3 options. Either could produce at a fantasy-relevant level, but it may be unlikely for both to actually finish as top-36 backs.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Chris Olave Expected to Play Against Giants in Week 6
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the New York Giants despite being listed as questionable, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Evidently, Olave overcame his illness enough to play in Week 6. Although Olave was held to just four catches last week, he has been remarkable this season, ranking as the WR5 in PPR leagues with 39 catches, 537 yards, and one touchdown. While we'd like to see him get even more involved around the goal line, fantasy managers can't argue that he has been a volume machine while posting high-yardage upside. The 26-year-old continues to rank as an undisputed WR1 in fantasy football heading into a very favorable matchup against the Giants.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Quinshon Judkins a True Game-Time Decision for Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) remains listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The team will determine Judkins' status after he goes through pregame warmups, which means that fantasy managers should get a definitive answer on his availability by 11:30 a.m. EDT. The Ohio State product has consistently produced as an RB3/flex option this year, posting between 7.0 and 10.0 PPR points in four of his five games so far. He has carved out a sizable role as a receiver, but he has been quite inefficient on the ground while handling a reduced touchdown share relative to his rookie campaign last year. If Judkins plays this week, he'd rank as a low-end RB2 or high-end RB3, depending on league size.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Rico Dowdle Expected to Return for Week 6 vs. Buccaneers
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rico Dowdle (toe) is expected to play in Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite being listed as questionable, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Dowdle played in the first two games of the season but wasn't much of a factor, canceling out his four receptions with a very underwhelming 2.47 yards per carry. His return comes amid a surge of dominance from Jaylen Warren, who seems to have a pretty firm grasp on the lead-back role. Warren ranks as the RB8 in PPR leagues, and over his last three games, he has 321 rushing yards, 12 catches, 169 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. The return of Dowdle may allow the Steelers to give Warren a few more snaps off, but we'd be surprised if they don't continue to treat him as a near-every-down back. That would keep Dowdle off the fantasy radar for the time being.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Tyler Warren a Game-Time Decision for Week 6
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren (groin) is a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Tennessee Titans, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Warren entered this weekend listed as questionable, and it sounds like the Colts won't be able to confirm his status until after he goes through pregame warmups. The Colts' offense would look entirely different if Warren can't play, as he ranks as the overall TE6 in PPR leagues with at least nine fantasy points in each of his five games so far this season. The Colts are favored over the Titans, but losing Warren would shrink the gap between the two teams, especially since Indianapolis is already without wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot). Warren will be a TE1 if he plays. If he can't suit up, Mo Alie-Cox would lead the tight end room without having any sort of streaming appeal.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Syracuse WR Umari Hatcher Has Huge Game vs. Louisville
Syracuse wide receiver Umari Hatcher set a career high with 13 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown in a 34-26 loss to Louisville on Saturday. Hatcher became the fourth Syracuse receiver with over 200 yards in a single game. The 224 yards is the third-best in school history, and the first 200-yard game for the Orange since Amba Etta-Tawo set the school record with 270 yards against Connecticut in 2016. Hatcher is the focal point of the Syracuse offense. He's not available in many leagues, but you should see if he is in yours.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Que'Sean Brown Has Big Game In Techmo Bowl Win
Virginia Tech wide receiver Que'Sean Brown set a new career high in receiving yards with 182 on six receptions in the win over Georgia Tech in the "Techmo Bowl" rivalry. Brown had 178 yards in last year's Sun Bowl win over Arizona State as a member of Duke. Brown leads the Hokies in receptions and yards this year, but caught only his third touchdown of the season in Virginia Tech's 34-24 win.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kansas State RB Joe Jackson runs for 159 Yards vs. Kansas
Kansas State senior running back Joe Jackson ran for a season-high 159 yards on 27 carries in Kansas State's 35-24 win over rival Kansas. It was the 18th consecutive win over Kansas for the Wildcats. Jackson only scored one of the five touchdowns for Kansas State, but he was the catalyst on all of the scoring drives. Quarterback Avery Johnson also ran for over 100 yards in the win. Jackson is still involved in a committee with Oklahoma State transfer Rodney Fields, but Jackson had huge games down the stretch for Kansas State last year, including 293 yards against Utah. He's worth a look if you need RB help.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
