October 31, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle caught six of his nine targets for 82 yards during Thursday's Week 9 loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Waddle has quietly been quite productive despite Miami's overall offensive struggles this year. In the five games since
Tyreek Hill was placed on injured reserve, he is averaging 4.8 catches, 80.2 receiving yards, and 0.4 touchdowns. He ranks as the overall WR7 in PPR leagues so far, albeit with at least one more game played than most of his fellow receivers. On a points per game basis, he ranks 23rd. Managers should continue to trust Waddle as a solid WR2 option heading into a potentially negative game script scenario against the Buffalo Bills.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 31, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Derrick Henry rushed for 119 yards on 19 carries during Thursday's Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins. He also converted his lone target into a two-yard reception. Henry had a relatively underwhelming four-week stretch earlier in the season, but he has suddenly bounced back with three terrific showings. Over his last three contests, he has totaled 64 carries, 312 rushing yards, and two touchdowns, as well as a pair of receptions. He's firmly back in RB1 territory ahead of a favorable Week 10 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 31, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries during Thursday's Week 9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He also caught six of his 10 targets for an additional 39 receiving yards. While the speedy running back was held without a touchdown for the second time in the last three weeks, his heavy receiving workload salvaged his fantasy performance, especially in full-PPR and half-PPR formats. Achane ultimately led the Dolphins in targets on Thursday and finished second on the team in receptions, trailing
Jaylen Waddle. Although his upside has been slightly capped by Miami's poor offensive output this season, his floor has remained one of the highest in the league. He has scored at least 12 fantasy points (full-PPR) in every game this year, ranking as the overall RB3 so far. A rare matchup-proof running back, Achane has shown that he belongs in lineups regardless of what Miami's offensive forecast looks like. He should be treated as a mid-to-high RB1 for Week 10 against the Bills.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 31, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Mark Andrews caught two of his three targets for 22 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins. The veteran tight end had relatively low involvement in the victory, but he was highly efficient in terms of scoring, converting both of his grabs into touchdowns. The 30-year-old now has 26 catches, 230 yards, and four touchdowns this season, which is a relatively underwhelming line through eight games. With that said, Andrews has scored four touchdowns through five games with
Lamar Jackson under center, so perhaps the quarterback's return from a hamstring injury will give him a significant boost going forward. He ranks as a mid-range TE2 for Week 10 against the Minnesota Vikings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 31, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson completed 18 of his 23 pass attempts for 204 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions during Thursday's Week 9 win over the Miami Dolphins. He also rushed for 14 yards. Jackson returned from a multi-week absence caused by a hamstring injury, and he picked up right where he left off. The star quarterback didn't rush as much as he usually does, but he continued to demonstrate impressive accuracy while turning in his second four-touchdown game of the season. Jackson now has 15 touchdowns and just two turnovers through five games. He remains a high-end QB1 heading into next week's clash with the Minnesota Vikings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
October 30, 2025
Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the first half of the Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens and is questionable to return, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. Before leaving the contest to be checked out in the blue medical tent on the sideline, Gordon had only two carries for six yards and caught his lone target for a three-yard pickup.
Jaylen Wright was a healthy scratch for this contest, so the Dolphins won't have anyone to back up starter
De'Von Achane if Gordon is unable to return in the second half. And if Gordon's injury keeps him out beyond Week 9 -- they don't play again until Sunday, Nov. 9, against the division-rival Buffalo Bills - Wright would move up into the No. 2 role behind Achane in Miami's backfield.
UPDATE: Gordon was seen "walking fine" in the locker room after not returning in the second half of Thursday's loss to Baltimore.--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques
October 30, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans center
Kevon Looney (knee) is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The three-time NBA champion injured his left knee during the preseason and hasn't yet played in the regular season. Once he returns, Looney is expected to serve as a backup to starting center
Yves Missi, which means he likely won't have an impact in fantasy basketball. He also faces competition for playing time from
DeAndre Jordan, who recently signed a one-year deal with New Orleans.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Marcus Smart (quadriceps) is on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Friday's showdown against the Memphis Grizzlies. Smart has missed a couple of contests with a quadriceps injury and might also have to skip a meeting with his former team. Before his injury, Smart posted 7.7 points, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes per game. Players like
Jake LaRavia and
Dalton Knecht have enjoyed larger roles in the rotation as the Lakers have battled an early-season injury bug.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) has been listed as probable on the injury report for Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. The 22-year-old is bothered by a sore left calf, but the probable designation suggests that Sharpe will be fine for Friday's action. In five games this season, Sharpe has averaged 17.0 points, although his shooting percentages have been horrible. He has nailed only 23.7 percent of his shots from deep and is shooting 32.6 percent overall. Denver has had a top-five defense early in the season, which could make scoring challenging again for Sharpe on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is likely to rejoin the action on Friday night, as the team has listed him as probable for a meeting with the Chicago Bulls. Due to a left knee sprain, Yabusele was unable to play in Tuesday's affair against the Milwaukee Bucks. Compared to his time in Philadelphia last year, Yabusele's fantasy value has significantly dropped, as he's averaged only 1.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 13.7 minutes. On Friday, the Knicks could have
Mitchell Robinson (ankle) in the lineup for the first time this season, which might be a new blow for Yabusele and his fantasy stock.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (personal) is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has removed McBride from the injury report after he missed two games for personal reasons. Prior to his absence, McBride played a significant role in the Knicks' rotation, averaging 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over 29.0 minutes per game. With McBride's return, both
Jordan Clarkson and
Landry Shamet will see a decrease in their fantasy value, although neither player was particularly productive during his absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks (core muscle) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Utah Jazz. He's nursing a core muscle strain. Brooks' injury has opened the door to the starting lineup for
Royce O'Neale, who's grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Over the past two games, O'Neale has averaged 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.5 steals.
Nigel Hayes-Davis and
Isaiah Livers have also seen more action, but they haven't been productive enough to be considered viable fantasy options.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp (hamstring, heel) was listed with just a heel injury on Wednesday and was a full practice participant before being downgraded to limited on Thursday, with the Seahawks adding a hamstring injury, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. Kupp's availability for Sunday night's contest against the Washington Commanders is now in question, and he might need to return to a full practice on Friday to avoid taking a questionable designation into the weekend. If the 32-year-old veteran is out or limited at all on Sunday Night Football, rookie
Tory Horton would see an uptick in playing time as Seattle's WR2 behind
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Although Kupp did score on Oct. 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars -- it was his first score of the year -- he's gone over 50 receiving yards twice in his seven games in his first year in Seattle.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
October 30, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Utah Jazz. Earlier this week, Green picked up a questionable designation on the injury report, signaling that he might be close to making his season debut. However, it seems that the former Rocket still requires more time to recover from a right hamstring strain. Until Green's return,
Grayson Allen will continue to have an expanded role in the rotation. The veteran sniper has averaged 16.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.2 assists early in the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Bradley Beal (back) is not on the injury report for Friday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. After missing a pair of games with a back issue, Beal is ready to return to the lineup and will likely reclaim his starting spot from
Bogdan Bogdanovic. Before Beal's injury, Bogdanovic was not part of the rotation, so it is possible that he will not play at all on Friday night. Beal has been very quiet in his first outings as a Clipper, averaging only 5.5 points in 20.0 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hip) is not ready to return to the lineup on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, missing a second consecutive contest. The talented shooter, who has averaged 17.3 points early this season, is struggling to overcome a right hip contusion.
Darius Garland (toe) will also remain out against Toronto, while
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and
Jarrett Allen (finger) are considered questionable. This means the Cavaliers offense may hinge on
Evan Mobley,
De'Andre Hunter, and
Lonzo Ball on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) will sit out a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. He hasn't traveled to the road game due to lower back tightness. With Poeltl out, rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles received the starting nod on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. He finished a 139-121 loss with 13 points, one rebound, and two assists.
Sandro Mamukelashvili and
Jonathan Mogbo shared the backup minutes at center. The three players will see increased usage until Poeltl returns, but they haven't provided much value for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (shoulder) is on the injury report with a probable designation ahead of Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. Earlier this week, Johnson hurt his right shoulder in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite this, he played in a game on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it appears that the injury will not prevent him from participating in Friday's contest either. Johnson hasn't been very productive through his first few games as a Nugget, recording 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. On Friday, he may have a larger role offensively if
Jamal Murray (calf), who is listed as questionable on the injury report, exits the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Denver Nuggets point guard
Jamal Murray (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's encounter with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Canadian star is experiencing tightness in his left calf, and it might sideline Murray for the first time this season. Murray has had a good start to the campaign, averaging 27.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.3 steals. If Murray needs to take some time off to recover,
Bruce Brown might get a starting role in Denver. This would automatically boost Brown's fantasy value, even though he hasn't done much so far this season, posting 5.5 points per game with 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (shoulder) will remain sidelined on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. A left shoulder strain will rob him of a fourth consecutive game.
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) isn't ready to return either on Friday, meaning
Ben Sheppard and
RayJ Dennis will continue to feature heavily in the backcourt rotation. Indiana's injury issues have also elevated the fantasy value of
Jarace Walker, who stuffed the stat sheet in Wednesday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks, recording 20 points, six rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport lists Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (hamstring) as a potential trade candidate ahead of next Tuesday's deadline. The Titans are clearly rebuilding for the future and are already getting long looks at rookie receivers
Elic Ayomanor and
Chimere Dike in 2025, with Ridley missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury. Ridley has yet to practice this week, too, so he's likely to miss a third straight game this weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. However, as long as the veteran pass-catcher's hamstring issue isn't a long-term one, WR-needy contenders could be willing to trade for him as they look to make a run in the second half of the season. At this point, a trade out of Tennessee might be the only thing to save Ridley's fantasy value the rest of the year. The former first-rounder has yet to score a touchdown and has only 16 catches for 290 yards through eight weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
October 30, 2025
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Bennedict Mathurin (toe) will miss a third straight game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle recently stated that Mathurin is week-to-week, so fantasy managers should anticipate that he will miss additional games following Friday night. Before he hurt his right big toe, Mathurin was outstanding at the start of the season, averaging 31.0 points and 7.0 rebounds. The Pacers backcourt is also dealing with other injury issues, which has given two-way player
RayJ Dennis a significant role in the rotation. Meanwhile,
Pascal Siakam's offensive usage has gone through the roof since Mathurin's exit from the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) is officially active and is "fully healthy" with "no limitations" for Thursday night's game against the hosting Miami Dolphins in Week 9, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. Jackson led the NFL with 10 passing touchdowns, 11 total TDs, and a 130.5 passer rating before injuring his hamstring in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now that he's back after a three-game absence, the Ravens are hoping that he can start saving their season, starting on Thursday Night Football. With no limitations and a soft matchup against Miami's defense, the two-time MVP is a must-start in fantasy lineups in his first game back. According to Wolfe, the vibes around this Ravens team this week have been "Lamarvelous" with their star QB back in the fold.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
October 30, 2025
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (quadriceps) continues to carry a probable tag on the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. The star big man is battling a right quadriceps strain. While the ailment hasn't kept Towns off the floor, he has struggled with his performance. On Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, Towns had his lowest-scoring game as a Knick, finishing with eight points on 2-for-12 shooting. Overall, he has shot just 35.2 percent from the field, including 33.3 percent from three-point range this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (finger, leg) has been listed as questionable for Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. Following a three-game absence, Doncic is on the cusp of returning, and his comeback might happen in Friday's matchup. On Wednesday, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told reporters that he expected Doncic to be back in the "next couple of games." Before he was hurt, Doncic had a couple of monster games to start the season, averaging 46.0 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists. His return is bound to have a negative impact on
Austin Reaves, but he will continue to have a big role on offense, especially with
LeBron James (sciatica) still out.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (finger) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He was injured during Wednesday's loss to the Boston Celtics, and X-rays revealed that Allen sustained a non-displaced fracture in his left ring finger. Despite the injury, it looks like there's a chance Allen will remain in the lineup on Friday night. However, if he must step aside,
Dean Wade and
Larry Nance Jr. will probably play larger roles in the frontcourt rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
October 30, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's meeting with the Toronto Raptors. Ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics, Mitchell was a late addition to the injury report due to left hamstring tightness. He was cleared to play and logged 32 minutes of action, but the same issue might keep him sidelined on Friday.
Darius Garland (toe) still isn't ready to make his season debut, meaning
Lonzo Ball and
Craig Porter Jr. may have to do the heavy lifting in the backcourt on Friday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's clash against the Philadelphia 76ers. He has carried a hamstring problem at the start of the season, but it appears as though Brown is now at 100 percent. The hamstring issue hasn't had any impact on Brown's performances, as he's averaging 26.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists for the season. In his last outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, Brown went for 30 points on 12-for-20 shooting, dropping four three-point bombs.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
October 30, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders have yet to find a trade partner for wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo said that he "wouldn't give up hope on this one just yet." The deadline for the Raiders to trade Meyers is next Tuesday, so they still have a bit of time to work something out with a contending NFL team looking to bolster their receiving corps. The Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, and Pittsburgh Steelers have been the teams most connected to the WR market in recent weeks. Meyers, who is having a disappointing 2025 campaign while working with quarterback
Geno Smith, requested a trade early in the season and said recently that he's still open to being dealt. Vegas' recent acquisition of veteran
Tyler Lockett gives them extra depth if they end up trading Meyers out of town, although Lockett still probably wouldn't have much fantasy appeal in that scenario.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
October 30, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo was listed as probable on the initial injury report, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers told reporters during his pre-game press conference that he expected the Greek superstar to play. However, Antetokounmpo won't be in the lineup after all. His absence boosts the fantasy value of
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma. Antetokounmpo's first chance to return will be Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
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