4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard has been signed to the active roster ahead of the Thursday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran wideout was elevated last week with the Bucs being shorthanded at wideout. He hauled in three receptions for 51 yards in the win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Shepard could once again be asked to play a bigger role with
Jalen McMillan (hamstring) and
Trey Palmer (concussion) ruled out for Week 5. It's worth noting that both
Mike Evans and
Chris Godwin are ahead of Shepard on the pecking order. That being said, Shepard could still end up with a quiet night despite being the third wideout on the roster. He's worth a look as a low-end flex option for fantasy managers in deep leagues for Week 5.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier showed he deserves a more significant proportion of the Falcons' backfield opportunities when they face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5. His performance in Week 4 was his best of the season. He turned just eight carries into 60 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and caught two passes for 20 yards, good for 10.0 PPR fantasy points. The backup running back is highly efficient, averaging 6.15 yards per carry, and had proven his ability to be a solid lead back through the last four games of 2022 before lead back
Bijan Robinson (hamstring) was drafted. The Bucs have struggled to stop the run this year, too. Robinson has struggled so far, and Allgeier's runs have been much more successful on average. He shouldn't be started yet, but he is a must-have handcuff for Bijan managers and a fine speculative bench stash. Should Tyler's role continue to grow, he could be start-worthy at some point.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 days agoThe Atlanta Falcons defense finally put up a good effort against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. While they did allow 24 points in the game, Atlanta's DST logged a sack, an interception, and two touchdowns. Their 17.00 points mainly were buoyed by the two touchdowns, though, which accounted for 12 of the 17 points. They haven't been a great unit at forcing turnovers this season, with just three interceptions and no fumbles forced or recovered through four games. The Falcons will take on divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rank 12th least in fantasy points allowed to DSTs, with 7.25. It's not a great matchup for the Falcons DST, 21st ranked in fantasy scoring and had finishes of 3.0, 3.0, and 2.0 points in Weeks 1-3. Atlanta's DST is not on the streaming radar and can be left on the benches for Week 5.
--John Johnson - RotoBallerSource: FantasyPros
4
days
agoAtlanta
Falcons
kicker
Younghoe
Koo
had
his
best
game
of
the
season
in
Week
4
against
the
New
Orleans
Saints.
Koo
nailed
field
goals
from
53,
44,
42,
and
58
yards.
He's
one
of
the
best
kickers
in
the
league
and
has
been
perfect
read more...
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin has been off to an extremely hot start to begin the season. Godwin has six receptions or more in every game with over 53 yards or more in each of those contests. The veteran wideout has also scored three touchdowns as the move back to the slot has done great things for his career. The biggest problem for Godwin's value is that he continues to battle with fellow wideout
Mike Evans for targets. Luckily, the Bucs have gone pass-heavy early on which has given both receivers solid value most weeks. Godwin should once again be in the WR1 conversation for the upcoming matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoMiami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) said that his 2024 season is over. Phillips will require reconstructive knee surgery and will not be able to rejoin the team for the rest of the year. It's a major blow for the Dolphins defense the rest of the way. The 25-year-old Phillips also suffered a season-ending Achilles injury halfway through the 2023 season. The 18th overall pick in 2021 out of Miami, Phillips picked up six tackles (two solo), a sack, one tackle for loss and two QB hits while defending two passes in four games this year before his knee injury. Fantasy managers in single-year IDP formats can obviously drop Phillips now. The Dolphins will be asking a lot more out of Emmanuel Ogbah at the linebacker position with Phillips out for the rest of the season. The Dolphins defense/special teams unit is in play as a streaming option for the second week against a punchless Patriots offense in Week 5.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
4
days
agoMiami
Dolphins
wide
receiver
Odell
Beckham
Jr.
(knee),
who
is
officially
listed
on
the
Week
5
injury
report
with
a
knee
injury,
practiced
in
full
on
Wednesday.
Fellow
wideouts
Braxton
Berrios
(ankle)
and
read more...
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving has continued to work his way into a larger role on this offense. Last week, Irving saw a career-high 10 carries for 49 yards and scored his first rushing touchdown of his career. Irving has seen 12 touches or more in three of the first four games this season. Lead back
Rachaad White has struggled and Irving has played so well that it has turned into more of a committee approach. Honestly, Irving seems more like the lead back as his big-play ability is hard to ignore. He'll head into a tough matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. A defense that has done a nice job at holding running backs in check. Irving should continue seeing an increased workload which should only increase his fantasy value. He's worth rostering in most fantasy formats and has flex appeal in certain formats for Week 5.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler (concussion) was able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday. Ekeler suffered a concussion in the Week 3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and wasn't cleared to play in the Week 4 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Dan Quinn said that Ekeler's status is trending up heading into their Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns, although Ekeler still has steps to clear in the league's concussion protocol and must be cleared by an independent neurologist later this week. The 29-year-old's improving status and the fact that
Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) was a DNP on Wednesday makes Washington's backfield one to watch heading into the weekend. Even if B-Rob is able to play, Ekeler will have RB3/flex appeal in PPR leagues if he's cleared to return. Ekeler has a rushing touchdown and nine receptions for 121 yards through his first three games in D.C.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Commanders.com
4
days
agoThe
Kansas
City
Chiefs
officially
designated
running
back
Clyde
Edwards-Helaire
(personal)
to
return
from
the
Non-Football
Illness
list
on
Wednesday.
It
doesn't
mean
that
Edwards-Helaire
will
be
active
for
the
Monday
night
contest
against
the
New
Orleans
Saints
in
Week
5,
but
read more...
4
days
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
quarterback
Patrick
Mahomes
told
reporters
on
Wednesday
that
"hopefully
we
have
him
back
soon"
when
referring
to
wide
receiver
Rashee
Rice
(knee),
who
was
feared
to
have
torn
his
ACL
in
the
Week
read more...
4 days agoLas Vegas Raiders running back
Zamir White (groin) was reportedly injured in practice on Wednesday and was listed as limited on the injury report. It's more bad news for White, who has been a big disappointment for the Raiders and fantasy managers through the first four weeks of 2024. White's status for the Week 5 divisional clash against the Denver Broncos this Sunday is now firmly in question. If he is limited or unable to suit up,
Alexander Mattison would instantly become at least an RB3/flex option in Denver. White has been afforded double-digit carries in three of four games so far, but he's averaged a career-low 3.1 yards per carry and hasn't found the end zone. In addition to Mattison,
Ameer Abdullah would have an expanded role in the Raiders' backfield against the Broncos if White's groin injury sidelines him. White has also added just five catches for 16 yards this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield is coming off a game where he threw for nearly 350 yards in the win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Mayfield tossed two touchdowns and even rushed into the end zone for a score as the Bucs picked up their third win of the season. The veteran signal-caller has eight touchdowns with only two interceptions on the season as he heads into a Thursday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. A defensive unit that has been average in terms of holding opposing quarterback in check. Fantasy managers should be able to continue believing in Mayfield as he should be considered a high-end QB2 for this Thursday night contest.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (knee) was limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Love sprained his left knee in the Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil but returned in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this past Sunday. Head coach Matt LaFleur said Love "did a really nice job" at practice and "it looks like he's just getting back into the groove." The 25-year-old went 32-for-54 for 389 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions against Minnesota in his first game back. He will start in Week 5 in a great matchup against the Los Angeles Rams this weekend as long as he doesn't have a setback with his knee this week. Even with receiver
Christian Watson (ankle) likely out this week, Love should be considered a must-start QB1 against a Rams defense that has allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks through four weeks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SI.com - Bill Huber
4 days agoGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur confirmed on Wednesday that wide receiver
Christian Watson (ankle) will avoid going on Injured Reserve, which would have cost him at least four games. Watson suffered a minor high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Minnesota Vikings and did not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. The 25-year-old hasn't officially been ruled out for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams, but that's expected to come later this week. It's still quite possible that the oft-injured Watson misses multiple games, which will mean bigger roles for
Jayden Reed,
Romeo Doubs and
Dontayvion Wicks, who scored twice last Sunday against Minnesota. Wicks was a popular waiver-wire pickup this week with Watson likely to miss time. Tight end
Tucker Kraft could also get more involved.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Packers Wire - Zach Kruse
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