Sean Tucker "Ready" for Larger Role

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker could have an opportunity for more work in Week 5 if star Bucky Irving ends up being ruled out. Tucker said that he's "always ready and prepared" when asked if he would be ready to take on a bigger role on Sunday. Tucker has proven that to be […]

Keaton Mitchell Has Chance To Be Active in Week 5

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has an opportunity to be in uniform in Week 5 against the Texans, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Mitchell has been a healthy inactive for every game so far this season, but Harbaugh indicates that this week could look different for the speedy back. Mitchell played one game […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

Injuries are part of this game, and it seems as though every year is worse than the last. It's the nature of the beast, and the luck element of fantasy football, which isn't so different than the NFL. The healthiest teams and the ones that can weather the storm are the ones that are still […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Football Pickups to Target for Week 5 (2025)

We approach Week 5 with another chaotic week of football in the ledger, and now it's time to start dancing around byes. Regardless of whether you need help due to injuries, underperformance, or byes, we're here to help you get those dollar bearings. Let's hop into our famous waiver wire pickups list and our fantasy […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Drop for Fantasy Football Week 5

With every action comes an equal, but opposite reaction. Everyone remembers Newton's third law of motion, right? He must've anticipated the weekly burden of having to set our waiver claims, because if we want to add a new player, we must drop one. Generally, no one has a problem buying or acquiring something new. It's […]

When Will Tyrone Tracy Jr. Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 5 (2025)

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) missed his team's Week 4 contest with a shoulder injury he suffered in Week 3. In his place, it's been RB Cam Skattebo that's held down the fort in the backfield while Tracy recovers from his injury.  He was one of the NFL's surprise RB breakouts […]

8 Running Back Committees With Upside: Key Fantasy Football Takeaways for Week 5

We've reached the portion of the fantasy football schedule where managers will have to navigate teams taking their bye weeks over the next several weeks. Hopefully, all the planning and depth built into your roster pays off, but stay active since you'll probably have to make adjustments to get a full lineup on the field […]

Legit Breakouts or Flukes? Woody Marks, Darren Waller, Romeo Doubs Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 4 of NFL action featured quite a few surprise performances. Even though we already had three games in the books, there is always plenty of time for players to come out of nowhere and have massive games. That's exactly what happened with Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, Houston Texans running back Woody Marks, […]

Chuba Hubbard Viewed as Day-to-Day

According to Steve Reed of The Associated Press, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) is viewed as day-to-day. However, Reed noted that Hubbard still needs more time to recover from this injury. The top running back was sidestepping during Wendedya's initial practice session. While he was able to play out the past weekend during […]

Should I Pickup Emari Demercado or Michael Carter? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

The Arizona Cardinals backfield has been hit hard by injuries. In their Week 3 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, top running back James Conner (foot) suffered a season-ending injury. Then, on Wednesday afternoon, the Cardinals opted to place their new starter, Trey Benson, on the injured reserve list due to a knee injury. As […]

Michael Carter Taking First Snaps During Wednesday's Practice

According to Theo Mackie of AZCentral Sports, Cardinals running back Michael Carter was seen taking first-team reps during Wednesday's practice. This is important to note as the team placed starting running back Trey Benson (knee) on the injured reserve on Wednesday. Carter figures to split work with Emari Demercado. However, seeing that Carter is already […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sean Tucker, Jalen Coker, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries have begun to hit fantasy football. Over the past two weeks, managers have seen several high-end players suffer serious injuries, including Malik Nabers (knee), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and James Conner (foot). As a result, several lower-end players have begun to carve out more prominent roles and could become league-winning options. So, should you pick […]

Chuba Hubbard Misses Practice, Week 5 Status Uncertain

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) did not practice Wednesday and is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. Hubbard has had a strong start to the season, totaling 53 carries for 217 yards and adding 13 receptions for 94 yards and two touchdowns. His absence could create an opportunity for […]

Should I Pickup Rachaad White or Sean Tucker? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Starting running back Bucky Irving suffered a foot injury during their Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although this injury did not limit his workload in the game, he was seen using crutches and a walking boot during Wednesday's practice. As a result, their No. 2 and No. 3 running backs could see […]

When Will Aaron Jones Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 5 (2025)

Aaron Jones Sr. rushed for a career-high 1,138 yards in his first season as a Minnesota Viking, setting up expectations that he could continue performing as a low-end RB2 in the 2025 season. Unfortunately, Jones suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. When will Jones return to action, and what is […]

Emari Demercado Set to Take Over Cardinals Backfield?

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado is set to handle feature-back duties following the loss of Trey Benson (knee) and James Conner (Achilles). While his 2025 numbers are modest so far--just four carries for eight yards and two receptions for 13 yards--Demercado flashed last season with 223 yards on only 24 attempts, showing the ability […]

Trey Benson Sidelined 4-6 Weeks After Knee Surgery

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) is expected to miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus, another setback for a backfield already reeling from the season-ending loss of James Conner (Achilles). Benson had been working into a steady role with 29 carries for 160 yards and 13 receptions for […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Misses Wednesday's Practice

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday after already missing Week 4 following a separated shoulder in his matchup with the Chiefs in Week 3. The second-year back has managed just 68 rushing yards on 22 carries this season, and his absence has opened the door for Cam Skattebo […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Jaxson Dart, Woody Marks, Romeo Doubs, Marvin Mims Jr., Darren Waller

Welcome back to our fantasy football series, Fact of Fiction. We're heading into Week 5 of the NFL season now after an exciting Week 4 that featured some surprising big-time performances, including Dolphins tight end Darren Waller making his return to the league and scoring a pair of touchdowns. Surely, that Waller performance was a […]

Titans Hoping to Get Tyjae Spears "Involved as Quickly as Possible"

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said he's hoping to get running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) "involved as quickly as possible," according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com. Spears is still on Injured Reserve and has missed the first four games of the season, but the Titans opened his 21-day practice window this week, and he's […]

Braelon Allen has "Pretty Serious Knee Injury"

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (knee) has a "pretty serious knee injury," according to head coach Aaron Glenn. However, the Jets are not unveiling their Injured Reserve plans just yet, and Allen is seeking a second opinion. Allen took a shot to his knee during a kickoff return in Monday night's loss to […]

Trey Benson Going on Injured Reserve With Knee Injury

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a knee injury that he suffered in last Thursday night's loss to the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Cardinals are expecting Benson to play again this year, but he will now be forced to miss at […]

Bucky Irving Not Being Ruled Out for Week 5

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers still aren't ruling out running back Bucky Irving (foot) for Week 5 on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, and head coach Todd Bowles said the team will wait to see if he's out of his walking boot by Friday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Quarterback Baker Mayfield framed it […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Kyle Monangai, Miles Sanders Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 offers fantasy managers a mix of opportunities and caution at the running back position. Injuries, inconsistent workloads, and limited depth have created openings for savvy waiver-wire adds, but not every back with a name carries reliable upside. Identifying who to target—and who to avoid—is key as bye weeks begin to impact lineups. The […]

Emari Demercado Could Serve as Cardinals' Lead Running Back in Week 5?

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has recorded 21 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on just six total touches so far in 2025. However, there's a chance he's the team's featured back in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans with James Conner (ankle) out for the season and Trey Benson (knee) possibly facing a […]

Sean Tucker Set for Sizable Workload Increase in Tampa Bay?

With the news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is battling a foot sprain, fellow Bucs back Sean Tucker could be in line for a significant workload increase. Tucker has just one carry so far in 2025, but he was extremely efficient when given the opportunity in 2024, rushing for 308 yards […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Viewed as the Team's Best "All-Around" Running Back?

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports that the Washington Commanders are "very happy at the moment using a committee" in the backfield, but they "view (rookie running back) Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the most capable one of the three to emerge as an all-around threat." Since veteran running back Austin Ekeler (Achilles) suffered an Achilles tear in Week […]

Trey Benson Questionable to Play in Week 5 with Knee Injury

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) "banged his knee" during the team's Week 4 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, and Benson's status for Week 5 is "now in question," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Benson recorded 54 yards from scrimmage on 13 total touches in Week 4, which was the team's first full game […]

Bucky Irving Dealing With Foot Sprain, Spotted at Practice on Crutches

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain and was spotted at practice on Wednesday "on crutches and in a walking boot," per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team has not provided a formal timeline for Irving, but it certainly appears he will be sidelined for the team's Week 5 […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rachaad White, Michael Carter, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

Numerous injuries have hit the running back position over the past two weeks. In Week 3, fantasy managers saw James Conner and Najee Harris both suffer severe injuries. In Week 4, Bucky Irving and Trey Benson both walked away from their respective games with an injury, which puts their status for Week 5 in doubt. […]