Rachaad White Offers Flex Appeal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White will move into the lead back role for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs will be without Bucky Irving (foot) for at least Sunday's game, but possibly longer. That being said, White will get a chance to make an impact after a slow start […]

Zavier Scott A High-Risk Bet After Breakout Game

Following his best game in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott is a risky RB4/Flex option heading into a matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The former Maine standout is a converted wide receiver who caught six passes and a touchdown last week, showing his fantasy appeal and making him a hot waiver commodity. […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Poised for Success in Favorable Week 5 Matchup?

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is off to a hot start to the 2025 season with 350 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 78 total touches through his first four games of the season. Gibbs is set up well to continue that success in Week 5, when he gets a favorable matchup on […]

Tyjae Spears Questionable for Week 5

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Arizona, according to John Glennon of the Nashville Post. Spears missed the first four weeks of the season after being placed on injury reserve with a high right ankle sprain. His 21-day window to return to practice was opened this […]

Jordan Mason, Tony Pollard, Javonte Williams: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

We have officially entered Week 5 of the NFL season, and bye weeks are beginning to take shape. Four teams, Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh, enter their bye weeks and are leaving holes in everyone's fantasy lineups. Three running backs: Javonte Williams, Tony Pollard, and Jordan Mason all enter this week as their team's […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Doubtful to Play in Week 5

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) remains doubtful to play in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Tracy Jr. suffered a dislocated shoulder in Week 3 and was originally given a recovery timeline of two to four weeks, but is reportedly healing well. Tracy […]

Premium: NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 5

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This article will help you identify players to include in your cash game lineup, enabling you to save money and allocate it to premium options. Remember […]

Jaydon Blue Expected to Make Season Debut

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue, who has been a healthy inactive for each of the team's first four games, is expected to make his season debut on Sunday. Miles Sanders (knee, ankle) has not been practicing this week, and should he miss the team's Week 5 matchup with the Jets, Blue would be […]

Titans Coaches Excited for Tyjae Spears

In speaking with reporters on Friday, Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan shared his excitement about the work put in by running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) in his recovery from the preseason ankle sprain that has kept him sidelined through the first four weeks of the season. Spears started the year on the Injured Reserve, […]

Rico Dowdle, Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

Finding running back help on the waiver wire is always a challenge, but Week 5 offers a few names who could carve out short-term fantasy value. Injuries and shifting depth chart dynamics have opened the door for some fresh opportunities, while others are starting to see their roles diminish. Fantasy managers will need to weigh […]

Chase Brown, JK Dobbins, David Montgomery: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 5

The start of the 2025 fantasy season has been challenging thanks to injuries. Starting in Week 5, fantasy managers will also have to find a way to navigate through the additional challenge of bye weeks. Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh will all have Week 5 off. That takes at least three running backs that […]

Waiver Wire Watchlist for Fantasy Football Week 5

Welcome to Week 5 of our fantasy football waiver wire watchlist for the 2025 NFL season. Week 4 featured some surprising performances from players available on the waiver wire, including RBs Woody Marks (119 total yards and two touchdowns) and Kenneth Gainwell (134 total yards and two TDs). You know the drill by now: All […]

Targets, Air Yards, Snap Counts Analysis - Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers for Week 5 (2025)

Welcome back to our fantasy football targets, routes, and snap counts analysis for Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent target-earners […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 5? Isiah Pacheco, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Khalil Shakir, more

Another week of fantasy football is in the books, and the next one is getting underway, so it is time to assess options and get those lineups set for Week 5. Determining which of your players might be set up for a bust week is an important first step in deciding who will start in […]

Chuba Hubbard Labeled as "Day-to-Day"

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales has labeled running back Chuba Hubbard (calf), who was officially ruled out for Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, as "day-to-day" for next week, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Canales said the team will take a look at Hubbard again next week, as far as his availability […]

Chuba Hubbard Officially Out for Week 5 Against Miami

The Carolina Panthers have officially ruled out running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) for the Week 5 game this Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins, according to David Newton of ESPN.com. Hubbard was trending this way after not practicing all week, and now it's official that he won't be active. Fantasy managers can now send Hubbard […]

Bucky Irving Officially Ruled Out With Sprained Foot

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) has officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday due to a sprained foot, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Irving was seen with a walking boot on his right foot and using crutches after the Week 4 loss to the Philadelphia […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. in Line to Practice on Friday

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) is doing "a lot better" and is in line to get in some work at Friday's practice, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It will be the first time that Tracy has practiced since dislocating his shoulder in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys. It's good […]

Braelon Allen Could Miss 8-12 Weeks, May Need Surgery

According to head coach Aaron Glenn, New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (knee) could miss 8-12 weeks with the MCL sprain he suffered in Week 4's loss to the Miami Dolphins. Reports were that Allen would miss more than the minimum number of required games, but it now appears he'll be out until at […]

Isaiah Davis Promoted to Jets RB2 Role

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis is set to operate in an increased capacity moving forward due to the injury to teammate Braelon Allen (knee). Unfortunately, news surrounding Allen suggests that he'll miss more than the minimum of four games while on injured reserve. While he's out, Davis will operate as the primary handcuff […]

Justice Hill In Line for More Playing Time Amidst Ravens' Injury Woes?

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill had his best game of the 2025 season in Week 4, recording 117 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on eight touches. Hill has just eight carries through four games this season and should not be expected to steal much rushing work away from Ravens RB1 Derrick Henry. However, […]

Should I Pickup Rico Dowdle or Trevor Etienne? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

The Carolina Panthers are slated to be without top running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) this weekend. While Hubbard was able to play through this injury in Week 4, it appears he is dealing with a setback. As a result, their No. 2 and No. 3 options are slated to take on a significant workload this […]

Emari Demercado Could Remain Limited to Third-Down Role?

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado served as the team's RB2 in Week 4 behind Trey Benson (knee). However, with Benson now on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury, it does not appear that Demercado is a lock to assume Arizona's RB1 role. Demercado has appeared in 31 games for the Cardinals since the […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Saturday Evening Slate (10/4/25)

We are getting spoiled with these loaded primetime slates this season. I love it! Our seven games tonight feature a couple of massive matchups, including Miami in Tallahassee and Mississippi State in Aggieland. UNLV heads to Wyoming, where Mountain West dreams go to die. Colorado heads to Fort Worth for the first time since the […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football Late Saturday Slate (10/4/25)

The byes start lessening up after this week, so we should only have one more small late-night slate. It may be small, but this is a very interesting one. Both games start at the same time, so this is a nice late-night tilt after a full day of college football. We have Fresno hosting Nevada, […]

Michael Carter Set to Take Over as Cardinals' Early-Down Back?

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter could be in line to take over as the team's primary early-down back with running backs James Conner (ankle) and Trey Benson (knee) both currently on Injured Reserve. Carter figures to split touches in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans with Emari Demercado and possibly Bam Knight, but earlier […]

Bucky Irving Expected to Miss Week 5, In Danger of Missing Week 6?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is expected to miss his team's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks and is "in danger" of missing Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers as well, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Irving is currently battling a mid-foot sprain that is not expected to be a long-term […]

Bhayshul Tuten Limited in Practice on Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, as he has been dealing with a shoulder injury for the last few weeks, but has suited up for each game since suffering the injury. He will have two more practice days to log full practice time to avoid missing […]

Trevor Etienne Set to See Additional Touches on Sunday?

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne is seemingly set to see some additional touches in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Etienne saw his snap percentage and workload increase in Week 4 with the Panthers getting blown out by the Patriots 42-13, but now with […]

Rico Dowdle in Line For an Increased Workload in Week 5

Carolina Panthers running back and former Dallas Cowboy, Rico Dowdle, is set to be the lead back in the Panthers' backfield in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, with Chuba Hubbard (calf) ruled out for Week 5. Hubbard is considered week-to-week, so Dowdle isn't expected to be a hot commodity for a season-long play, but […]