Week 5 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

“Why do analysts consistently rank Player X so high when he isn't doing much?” It’s a fair question posed by one of our readers, and it is a solid observation considering that analysts do tend to be more patient with players than most. We wait on a rebound from Allen Robinson, we stash Robert Woods […]

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 […]

Stephon Gilmore Expected To Be Ready For Week 7

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said that he expects recently acquired cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list after Week 6 and be ready to make his team and season debut in Week 7 against the New York Giants. The Panthers acquired Gilmore on Wednesday for a 2023 […]

Jamie Collins Returns To New England

The New England Patriots officially signed linebacker Jamie Collins on Wednesday, according to his agent, David Canter. Collins was released by the Detroit Lions last week after playing just two games for them this season. The 31-year-old made his one and only Pro Bowl team back in 2015 with the Patriots, and this will be […]

Packers Likely To Land Jaylon Smith

The Green Bay Packers are working to finalize a deal with former Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker Jaylon Smith on Wednesday, according to a source. The Cowboys surprisingly released Smith on Tuesday, and he unsurprisingly won't stay a free agent for long. The 26-year-old has 100-plus tackles in three of his four NFL seasons and […]

Stephon Gilmore Released By The Patriots

The New England Patriots are releasing star defensive back Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) Wednesday. He is eligible to come off the Physically Unable to Perform List after Week 6. The Patriots and Gilmore could not come to terms on a restructured contract and he was ultimately released. In the final year of his expiring contract, Gilmore […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

As is always the case, fantasy football is a war of attrition. You start the year healthy and optimistic, only to face Week 5 without six of your key starters. It can be completely backbreaking when you lose a major contributor like Cam Akers in the preseason, and it can be just as bad when […]

Cowboys Release Jaylon Smith

In a surprise move, the Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Jaylon Smith on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith was a second-round selection out of Notre Dame in 2016 and led Dallas' defense with 154 tackles (89 solo) in 16 starts last season. The 26-year-old saw his defensive snap percentage drop to 40 percent in the […]

Shaq Thompson Expected To Miss Some Time

The Carolina Panthers expect linebacker Shaq Thompson (foot) to miss some time with an apparent foot injury that he suffered in the Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. Thompson's injury sounds like a week-to-week deal, so there's a chance that he can avoid being placed on the Injured Reserve, which […]

Kenneth Murray Placed On Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Chargers placed linebacker Kenneth Murray (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday with an ankle injury that he suffered in practice on Saturday. Murray was listed as questionable to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night, but now he'll be forced to miss the next three weeks. The good news is that […]

Romeo Okwara Out For The Season

Detroit Lions standout pass-rusher Romeo Okwara (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 4 loss to the Chicago Bears and is out for the rest of the 2021 season, according to a source. Okwara will finish the year with six tackles (three solo) and a sack in four games this year, and the Lions […]

Patrick Surtain II Dodges Significant Injury

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (chest) is not believed to have suffered a significant injury after exiting Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens early. This is great news for the Denver defense, as they have looked like one of the best units through the first four games of the regular season. His status this […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Suffers Head Injury Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. was being evaluated for a concussion late in the fourth quarter of the Sunday night game against the New England Patriots. He had an interception and a forced fumble before the injury. The Bucs secondary lost cornerback Carlton Davis (quadriceps) in the first half when he was carted […]

Romeo Okwara Could Have Serious Achilles Injury

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that Romeo Okwara's Achilles injury "doesn't look good" after exiting his game against the Chicago Bears. Coming into the season, the Lions defense was already uninspiring, but they have been further depleted by injuries. In only a portion of the game Bears running back David Montgomery dominated the […]

Kenneth Murray Questionable For Monday Night

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray (ankle) rolled his ankle in practice on Saturday and is now questionable to play on Monday night against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Murray needed to be carted off the practice field, but it looks like the injury isn't quite as serious as it initially looked. The 22-year-old has […]

Richard Sherman Expected To Start Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman will start Sunday night against the Patriots. The Buccaneers signed Sherman as a veteran presence in their injury-riddled defensive backfield- and the veteran will get into game action sooner than anyone thought. The 2019 Pro Bowler should aid a Tampa Bay secondary that has allowed the second-most passing yards […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Out Against Patriots

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) did not travel to New England and will not play during the Sunday Night Football clash against the Patriots. Paul sat out in Week 3 as well, although he did practice fully on Friday, which would suggest he could make it back for the Week 5 contest […]

Justin Jones Remains Out For Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Justin Jones (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Raiders, the third consecutive contest that he will be unavailable for. The Chargers defense has struggled mightily against the run in the early portion of the season, yielding a whopping 170 yards rushing per game (last in the […]

Kenneth Murray Carted Off The Field During Practice

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray (leg) was taken from the practice field Saturday on a cart after appearing to sustain a lower left leg injury. Murray has started each of the team's first three games this season, combining to make 19 tackles, one of which has gone for a loss. Taken in the first […]

Bills Defense Will Be Without Jordan Poyer

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (ankle) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Week 4 tilt against the Houston Texans. Offensive guard Jon Feliciano (concussion) has also been ruled out. With Poyer out this Sunday, Buffalo will look for Damar Hamlin and Jaquan Johnson to step up in his absence. Despite […]

Zach Cunningham Placed On COVID-19 List

The Houston Texans placed linebacker Zach Cunningham and defensive lineman Ross Blacklock on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, so they will not play in Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. Cunningham tallied a league-high 164 tackles (106 solo) last season and also added three sacks and four QB hits, putting him firmly in the IDP […]

Za'Darius Smith Out Indefinitely After Back Surgery

Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) had back surgery this week and is expected to be out for an extended period of time, according to sources. However, the good news is that the team is hoping it's not a season-ending situation. Smith is currently on Injured Reserve, but now he's guaranteed to miss more […]

T.J. Watt Returning After One-Game Absence

Pittsburgh Steelers superstar pass-rusher T.J. Watt (groin) was a full practice participant for the second straight day on Friday and was removed from the final Week 4 injury report against the Green Bay Packers. It's great news for the Steelers defense, but it won't change the fact that Pittsburgh's defensive unit is off the fantasy […]

Richard Sherman Will Be Active Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman will be active on Sunday night against the New England Patriots after having a good week of practice with his new team. Sherman will add some much needed to depth to a secondary that has been banged up early on the season. Carlton Davis (ribs) and Jamel Dean (knee) […]

Week 4 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

It's another week and another series of breakouts and injuries for IDP managers to consider. We will first start with the biggest breakout of this season so far, Logan Wilson. Last week, the Bengals' linebacker was our IDP Streamer of the Week, and he came through with two interceptions and 14 total tackles. That production […]

T.J. Watt Practices In Full Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (groin) was a full participant in practice on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. Watt was close to playing last week, but the team took the cautious route and held him out. We fully expect him to return to action in Week 4 in his return to his home […]

Carlos Hyde Inactive For Week 4

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde will be inactive for Week 4 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran was expected to play a decent sized role behind James Robinson this season and has picked up 95 yards on 19 carries this season. With Hyde inactive, Dare Ogunbowale will backup Robinson. Robinson should be considered a […]

Tee Higgins Remains Inactive With Shoulder Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) will miss his second game of the season in Week 4 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The second-year receiver has been dealing with a shoulder injury since Week 2 and the hope is that he will be available to go in Week 5. With Higgins sidelined, Tyler Boyd and […]

Jessie Bates Won't Be Available Thursday Night

Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (neck) has been ruled out for the Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (groin) is also doubtful, but cornerback Trae Waynes (hamstring) is set to make his debut after practicing in full the last two days. This will be the first game […]

Marcus Maye Out 3-4 Weeks

New York Jets franchise-tagged safety Marcus Maye (ankle) will miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury, according to a source. Maye is one of New York's best all-around defenders, so this is a big hit to their defense in the short term. The 28-year-old ranks tied for 14th in fantasy points in IDP […]