Christian McCaffrey Inactive Week 5 Vs. The Eagles

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was a limited participant in practice this week but ultimately ruled out for Sunday's game. CMC's next chance to return will be Week 6 against the Minnesota Vikings. Chuba Hubbard will be the Panthers' primary running back on […]

Green Bay Packers Defense- Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

The Green Bay Packers defense/special teams get a tough matchup against a potent Cincinnati Bengals offense in Week 5. The Packers recently lost standout corner Jaire Alexander (shoulder) with a shoulder injury. Green Bay allows 25 points per game and 311.5 total yards of offense to opposing teams over four games in 2021. Sunday's game […]

Giants Defense- Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

The New York Giants defense/special teams have a tough matchup in Week 5 against a high-powered Dallas Cowboys offense. The Giants' defense hasn't played particularly well, allowing 23.8 points and 382 total yards per game. Sunday's game between Dallas and New York is projected to be a high-scoring affair and has a high over/under of […]

Peyton Barber Questionable For Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (toe) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. He returned to practice Friday as a limited participant after Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 with a toe injury. The 27-year-old is dealing with mild turf toe but could play in Sunday's game. […]

Nick Folk Questionable For Week 5

New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. The veteran kicker has played through a knee issue in recent weeks and is expected to suit up on Sunday. He's converted 10-of-11 field goals while drilling 5-of-5 extra-point tries over four games this season. Folk can be […]

Nyheim Hines Limited In Friday's Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice. He was added to the injury report after the Colts running back suffered the shoulder injury in the Week 4 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 24-year-old has just 18 carries for 70 yards and a touchdown on the ground, but […]

Shane Baz Chased Early In Game 2 of ALDS Loss

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz allowed three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over 2 1/3 innings in Game 2 of the American League Division Series 14-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The Rays rookie phenom was removed from Friday's […]

Ji-Man Choi Launches Solo Home Run In ALDS Game 2 Loss

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Game 2 of the American League Division Series 14-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He took Tanner Houck deep in the sixth inning to reduce the Rays deficit 8-6. The 30-year-old was initially out of the lineup but replaced […]

Jordan Luplow Blasts Grand Slam In Game 2 ALDS Loss

Tampa Bay Rays' first baseman Jordan Luplow went 1-for-1 with a grand slam in Game 2 of the American League Division Series 14-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He launched a grand slam off Red Sox ace Chris Sale to give the Rays a 5-2 lead in the first inning. It was his only […]

Robert Tonyan - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan will look to bounce back in Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals after another quiet performance in last Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was targeted a season-high seven times but caught only two passes for eight yards. The 27-year-old has now finished with single […]

Randall Cobb - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is coming off his best game this season after reeling in five receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 31-year-old led the Packers in receiving and should see an expanded role for the next few weeks while Marquez Valdes-Scantling […]

Aaron Rodgers - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers bounced back from his disastrous Week 1 performance (0:2 TD: INT ratio) and owned an 8:0 TD: INT ratio over his last three games. The 37-year-old is an every-week starter and should produce against a mediocre Bengals pass defense (18th in DVOA against the pass). He has thrown for […]

Aaron Jones Removed From Injury Report In Week 5

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old was limited in practice for the second straight week due to an ankle injury but will play in Week 5. Surprisingly, the Bengals have been good against the run and are 11th in DOVA, […]

Davante Adams - Week 5 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams owns 41% of the team's target share (first among all wide receivers) and is an elite option against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. Adams has seen a whopping 28 targets over the last two games. The Bengals are 22nd in DVOA against WR1s; expect the Packers wide […]

Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard Ruled Out For Week 5

New York Giants wide receivers Darius Slayton (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (hamstring) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Slayton and Shepard were unable to practice this week and will miss their second straight game. The next chance for Shepard and Slayton to return will be Week 6 against the Los […]

Shane McClanahan Shuts Out Boston In ALDS Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan (1-0) allowed five hits while striking out three over five scoreless innings in Game 1 of the American League Division Series 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. He didn't walk anyone and picked up his first career postseason win on Thursday. The 24-year-old threw 82 pitches, landing 55 […]

Nelson Cruz Goes Yard In ALDS Game 1 Win

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 1 of the American League Division Series 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. He launched a towering blast off the catwalk to give the Rays a 3-0 lead. The 41-year-old became the second-oldest player to homer in a […]

Randy Arozarena Homers, Steals Home In Game 1 ALDS Win

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, two additional runs scored, and a stolen base in Game 1 of the American League Division Series 5-0 win over the Red Sox. He took Nick Pivetta deep in the fifth inning to give the Rays a 4-0 lead. The […]

Russell Wilson Dealing With "Badly Sprained Finger"

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (finger) is dealing with a badly sprained finger. "He's got a badly sprained finger that we need to figure out," said head coach Pete Carroll. In the fourth quarter, the 32-year-old exited Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Rams after hitting his finger on a Rams' defensive player's helmet. Wilson […]

Evan Engram A Low-End TE2 In Week 5

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught 5-of-6 targets for 27 yards and rushed once for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 27-21 overtime win over New Orleans. He was more involved in the offense as the Giants were without wide receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Darius Slayton (hamstring). Engram failed to make much of an […]

Kadarius Toney Could Have Vital Role Vs. The Cowboys

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney is coming off his best season performance in Week 4. He caught 6-of-9 targets for 78 yards in Sunday's 27-21 win over the New Orleans Saints. The rookie wide receiver played primarily out of the slot and saw a team-high nine targets. He averaged eight air yards per […]

Kenny Golladay Set To Lead Giants In Receiving In Week 5

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is expected to play Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. He has been dealing with hamstring and hip injuries but has yet to miss a game in 2021. The former Detroit Lion had his best game of the season […]

Saquon Barkley A Mid-Range RB1 Against Dallas In Week 5

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and is all systems go for Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old has found the end zone in back-to-back weeks and will look to extend his scoring streak to three games on Sunday. He continued to see a […]

Daniel Jones A Borderline QB1 In Week 5

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been a top-seven fantasy QB in the past three weeks and will look to continue his strong play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. He is averaging 296 passing yards per game and leads the Giants with 188 rushing yards. The 24-year-old was brilliant in last Sunday's […]

Austin Meadows Out Of ALDS Game 1 Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the American Division Series against the Boston Red Sox. Meadows will sit with LHP Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound for Boston in Thursday's game. Randy Arozarena shifts to left field and Manuel Margot will handle right field duties while there […]

Nick Anderson, Ryan Yarbrough Left Off ALDS Roster

The Tampa Bay Rays are leaving off pitchers Ryan Yarbrough and Nick Anderson (back) and outfielder Brett Phillips were left off the roster in the American League Divisional Series against the Boston Red Sox. Anderson continues to work his way from a lower-back strain and is considered day-to-day. Yarbrough struggled mightily in September, posting a 1-3 record […]

Titans Defense A Borderline Streamer Against The Jaguars

The Tennessee Titans defense/special teams will look to bounce back in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after surrendering 27 points to a weak New York Jets offense in Week 4. The Titans' defense hasn't been particularly great this season and allows 27.8 points (26th) and 358.2 (17th) of total offense per game. Tennessee has […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (hamstring) didn't practice on Wednesday and is considered day-to-day. Titans WR Julio Jones (hamstring) also missed Wednesday's practice while the team's No.1 WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) returned to a limited session. Westbrook-Ikhine started in Week 4's loss to the New York Jets with Brown and Jones both ruled out. […]

Jaylon Smith Signs With The Packers

The Green Bay Packers officially signed former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith to a contract on Thursday. As expected, the Packers were the favorite to land Smith, and both sides agreed to terms on a deal. Smith was surprisingly released by Dallas on Tuesday but found a new home with Green Bay. The Pro Bowl […]

Damien Williams Logs Full Practice Wednesday

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (quadriceps) practiced in full Wednesday. He suffered a thigh bruise in last Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions but is expected to go all systems go for Week 5 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Bears' No.1 running back David Montgomery (knee) will miss the next 4-5 weeks with a […]