Jameis Winston, Marcus Maye Officially Inactive Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and safety Marcus Maye (rib) are officially inactive for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks. Winston, who had been listed as doubtful, amassed 858 passing yards, four touchdowns, and five interceptions throughout the first three games of the season. Andy Dalton will start a second consecutive game in […]

Adoree' Jackson Ruled Out Sunday

New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (knee, back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers in London. The talented defender has amassed 25 tackles and one fumble recovery through the first five contests. Darnay Holmes and Justin Layne are in line to see more snaps with Jackson […]

Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney Both Active In Week 5

Cleveland Browns pass-rushers Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) are both active in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Garrett missed last week's game after getting injured in a scary car crash, while Clowney will make his return after missing the last two contests. Garrett, normally a must-start in IDP fantasy leagues, […]

Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Poyer Out In Week 5

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol. The Bills will also be without wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) and middle […]

Jadeveon Clowney Optimistic About Returning Sunday

Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) is optimistic that he will be active for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He is listed as questionable after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. He did manage to log a limited session on Friday. The 29-year-old hasn't played since Week 2 when he amassed two […]

Leonard Williams Inactive For Week 5

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers in London. He was limited in practice all week long and entered the weekend with a "questionable" designation. The 28-year-old logged seven tackles through his first two games in 2022 before missing Weeks 3 and 4. Now, […]

Adrian Amos Active For Week 5

Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (concussion) is active for Week 5 against the New York Giants in London. He had been listed as questionable. The 29-year-old initially suffered the injury last Sunday against the New England Patriots. Amos has appeared in all four contests this season, registering 13 tackles along the way.

T.J. Watt Undergoes Knee Surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral) underwent knee surgery to "clean up a preseason injury that lingered into the regular season," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year was already recovering from a torn pectoral muscle that was expected to sideline him for six weeks, but the knee […]

Jimmie Ward To Make Regular Season Debut In Week 5

The San Francisco 49ers activated defensive back Jimmie Ward to their active roster ahead of a Week 5 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. The 31-year-old sustained a hamstring injury in August and was placed on Injured Reserve, forcing him to miss the first four games of the season. Ward has finished top-three on the 49ers […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Practices In Full, Will Play In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) practiced in full on Friday and will suit up for a Week 5 bout with the Buffalo Bills. This is excellent news for a Pittsburgh defense that has struggled for the past three weeks and is already without 2021 Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt (pectoral). Fitzpatrick has […]

Kwity Paye Believed To Have High-Ankle Sprain

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (ankle), who was carted off the field during Thursday night's overtime win over the Denver Broncos, is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain based on his initial evaluation, according to a source. He'll have an MRI exam on Friday to confirm the initial diagnosis. Paye could be out […]

49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa Faces Old Rival In Week 5

The San Francisco 49ers defense, which leads the league in sacks, is facing the Carolina Panthers offense, which has allowed the 10thh-most sacks. Defensive end Nick Bosa, who has had a sack or more in each game, faces his old college rival Baker Mayfield. The last time the two of them squared off was in […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday, but he still has a chance to play in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills. His availability for this Sunday's game will be determined later in the week. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues will have to continue to monitor the 25-year-old's […]

Myles Garrett Returns To Practice Field

Cleveland Browns All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder), who flipped his Porsche multiple times on Sept. 26, returned to practice on Wednesday after suffering a sprained left shoulder and strained right biceps in his scary car crash. The fact that he was able to practice early in the week means he has a good chance […]

IDP Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5

I noticed the beginning of a trend last week when several friends moved to drop highly rated defenders for one of my Gambles. It didn't happen just once, but multiple times. Each time these friends would drop someone I had rated highly just to stream one of my Gambles. It is an act I find […]

Shaquille Leonard Also Dealing With Broken Nose

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion, nose), who has already been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, is also dealing with a broken nose. Head coach Frank Reich said the broken nose could impact his return to […]

IDP Leagues Waiver Wire - Fantasy Football Pickups (Week 5): Rookie CBs Making A Splash

Through one-quarter of the football season, rookie cornerbacks have been performing exceptionally well. Sauce Gardner, for one, shut down Ja'Marr Chase in Week 3, keeping the ball away from him and visibly frustrating him. It’s not just the early-round draft picks who are doing well. There are many inspiring and unexpected stories behind the names […]

Broncos Place Randy Gregory On Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos officially placed outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, so he'll have to miss a minimum of four games after injuring his right knee in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Gregory thankfully doesn't have any damage to his ACL like teammate Javonte Williams, who is […]

Arik Armstead Aggravates Foot Injury Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers star defensive lineman Arik Armstead (foot), who came into the Monday night game against the Los Angeles Rams questionable with his foot injury, aggravated his foot injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game in the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his foot, […]

Chase Young Won't Be Activated This Week

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) will not be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list this week, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Young will miss at least one more game and probably more as he continues to recover from ACL and MCL tears in his right knee last November. The 23-year-old […]

Randy Gregory Out 2-6 Weeks

Denver Broncos defensive end Randy Gregory (knee) is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and will be sidelined anywhere from two to six weeks, depending on how he recovers, according to a source. The good news for Gregory is that his ACL is still intact, so he'll be able to return after a few weeks of rest […]

Darius Slay Has A Chance To Play This Week

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (forearm) didn't suffer a major forearm injury in the Week 4 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and has a chance to play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, cornerback Avonte Maddox (ankle), who suffered an ankle sprain last week, is up in the air for Week 5, according […]

Shaquille Leonard Won't Play Thursday Night

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters that linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion) is out for Thursday night against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Leonard made his season debut in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he played only 16 defensive snaps before suffering a concussion and never returning to the […]

Logan Ryan Questionable To Return In Week 4

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Logan Ryan (foot) was injured early in the team's Sunday night showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs and exited the game. The 31-year-old was replaced by former Pro-Bowler Keanu Neal. The severity of Ryan's foot injury is currently unknown and his return is questionable.

Jeremy Chinn Injures Hamstring In Week 4

Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (hamstring) exited due to injury early in a Week 4 loss to the Arizona Cardinals and did not return. His absence was felt as the Cardinals scored 23 of their 26 points in the second half. The former second-round NFL Draft selection was replaced by fifth-year pro Sean Chandler. The […]

Randy Gregory Suffers Knee Injury In Week 4

Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gregory (knee) was injured late in the team's Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and was carted to the locker room. He suffered an apparent knee injury and will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity. The 29-year-old recorded two sacks and two forced fumbles through Denver's […]

Adrian Amos Won't Return Against Pats

Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos (head) won't return to the Week 4 matchup against the New England Patriots. The 29-year had 11 total tackles (six solo) heading into Sunday. However, he's now being evaluated for a concussion, so his status for the Week 5 contest versus the Giants is up in the air.

Shaquille Leonard Ruled Out With Concussion

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Leonard had missed the first three games of the season due to injury and now has his season debut cut short. Leonard could face an uphill battle to clear concussion protocol in time for Week […]

Terrell Edmunds Ruled Out Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 4 versus the New York Jets. The 24-year-old had registered 12 tackles through the first three games. Miles Killebrew figures to see a bump in snaps while Edmunds remains in the league's concussion protocol.

Jaire Alexander Inactive In Week 4

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. While New England is without pieces of its passing game, Green Bay is also down a key player in Alexander. This bodes well for players like Brian Hoyer and DeVante Parker, but it's not enough of a boost […]