Travis Etienne Jr. On The Week 5 Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) is on the team's Week 5 injury report after being limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Fellow RB Tank Bigsby (shoulder) was also listed as limited. Etienne injured his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Houston Texans before eventually returning, […]

Raheem Mostert Limited On Wednesday

Miami Dolphins running backs Raheem Mostert (chest) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Mostert injured his chest in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and hasn't played since despite being limited in practice all of last week as well. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback […]

Keaton Mitchell Expected To Play This Year

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) is "right on schedule" and is expected to play at some point this year. "It's impossible to put a timetable on it exactly right now. He isn't close enough yet to talk about it," Harbaugh said when asked when Mitchell could be […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Does Not Practice On Wednesday

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury. The Alabama product did not show any sign of an injury during their Week 4 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Robinson's status throughout the week ahead of their matchup […]

Jaylen Warren Does Not Practice On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Warren did not suit up in Week 4 due to an ankle injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Warren's status throughout the week. Warren suffered a hamstring strain before the season opener and was […]

Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce Do Not Practice On Wednesday

Houston Texans running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Mixon suffered an ankle injury during Week 2 and has not returned to the field since. Pierce suffered a hamstring injury following Week 1 and has also remained sidelined. As a result, Cam […]

Is Kenneth Walker Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III rewarded fantasy managers for their patience, putting up a monster performance in Week 4. Against the best defense at stopping running backs in the NFL, Walker was a one-man wrecking crew. He put up a casual 33.60 PPR fantasy points. Walker destroyed the Lions. He only rushed 12 […]

Bijan Robinson Off The Injury Report

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) is off the injury report and will suit up on Thursday evening when the Falcons face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Robinson was limited during Monday's and Tuesday's practice sessions due to a hamstring injury, but seeing that he does not […]

Is Austin Ekeler Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) has been a solid new addition to the team. He's worked well in tandem with lead back Brian Robinson Jr. The former Chargers star has handled much of the pass-catching duties for the running back room and made excellent plays with his limited opportunities. Ekeler actually scored his […]

David Andrews To Undergo Potential Season-Ending Surgery

New England Patriots center David Andrews (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair his injured shoulder and is likely to miss the rest of the 2024 season, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. This is a significant loss for the struggling Patriots offense, as Andrews has played in 124 games dating back to 2015 with New […]

Rhamondre Stevenson's Starting Job In Danger?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns in his first two games of the 2024 campaign, but over the last two weeks, he has mustered just 66 yards on the ground. He has also fumbled one time in all four contests, which has led to head coach Jerod […]

Patriots Considering Starting Antonio Gibson

New England Patriots running back Antonio Gibson has flashed with limited touches in his first four games with the organization. The former Washington Commander has rushed 29 times for 155 yards (5.3 YPC) and caught seven passes for 82 yards (11.7 YPR). Meanwhile, starter Rhamondre Stevenson has averaged just 4.1 yards per carry and 3.8 […]

Is Joe Mixon Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Houston Texans' running back Joe Mixon looked fantastic in Week 1, as he recorded 30 rushes for 159 yards and one touchdown.  Unfortunately, Mixon left the game in Week 2 due to an ankle injury and couldn't return. This leaves fantasy managers wondering when the star running back will return.  Will Joe Mixon be […]

Bucky Irving - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Flex ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving has seen his opportunity share increase each game through the early part of the season and should be viewed as a solid flex option on Thursday evening. Through the first three weeks, Irving averaged eight rushing […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks of the Week: Week 5 (2024)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Week 5 officially unleashes bye weeks on us. Ordinarily, that doesn't matter for DFS purposes, but it should be mentioned that it does shorten the slate. Choosing from ten games as opposed to 12 or 13 significantly alters ownership projections. This week, we have […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Football Pickups Include Bucky Irving, Dontayvion Wicks, Xavier Legette, Trey Sermon, Tre Tucker, Josh Downs

After an exciting NFL action for Week 4, we are back with another edition of waiver wire rankings. Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving has carved out a role in Tampa Bay's backfield and was impressive in Sunday's win over the Philadelphia Eagles. There were some critical injuries to monitor in heading into Week […]

Is George Kittle Hurt or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been one of the best tight ends this season in a year where the position has had a transparent down season.   Unfortunately, Kittle has been battling a rib injury, with fantasy managers questioning if the star tight end will be available for Week 5. Will George Kittle […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 5

Week 4 of the 2024 season is in the books. That means another week of cold, hard data to analyze. We’ll try not to overreact, but instead, use logic and reasoning as the foundation for our decision-making in the weeks ahead. Each week, we’ll take a look back at the previous week to see if […]

Bijan Robinson Says He's "Good"

When asked about being on the Week 5 injury report with a shoulder injury last week and a hamstring injury this week, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (hamstring) said, "I'm good." "Just like these little nicks and bruises that I got, but I'm ready to go for tomorrow," Robinson said. The second-year back was […]

Devin Singletary Will Not Practice On Wednesday

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (groin) will not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Singletary is on the injury report with a groin injury that isn't considered a long-term concern, but it could affect his availability for the Week 5 contest this Sunday in Seattle against the Seahawks. […]

Kyle Pitts - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS:  Kyle Pitts has been a major disappointment for fantasy football managers this season, and Week 4 may have been the most frustrating yet. Despite seeing three targets, Pitts recorded zero catches, continuing a season where he has totaled just eight receptions and one […]

Darnell Mooney - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex ANALYSIS: Darnell Mooney is a solid Flex option for Week 5 in fantasy football as he faces off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Last week, Mooney saw six targets, catching three for 56 yards, demonstrating his role as a reliable deep threat in the Falcons' […]

Rachaad White - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Rachaad White is a solid start in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons, despite the mediocre performance last week where he rushed 10 times for 49 yards and added two receptions for 35 yards. While those numbers may not jump off the page, they […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Baker Mayfield is shaping up to be a strong start in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons and can be viewed as a top-12 quarterback option. Last week, Mayfield showcased his ability to lead a productive passing attack, completing 30 passes for 347 […]

Jonathan Taylor Will Not Practice On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday. Taylor suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, although his high-ankle sprain is considered relatively mild. Still, Taylor's status for the Week 5 contest this Sunday versus the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars is firmly up in the air, […]

Browns Officially Designate Nick Chubb To Return To Practice

The Cleveland Browns officially designated running backs Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) to return to practice on Wednesday. The Browns were expected all along to open the 21-day practice windows for both Chubb and Hines this week as they recover from their respective devastating knee injuries. Both players opened the 2024 season on […]

Rashee Rice Post-Mortem: What Do We Do With the Chiefs?

We’re just under 48 hours removed from the knee injury of Kansas City Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice, and while we have yet to receive the official diagnosis, we know that Rice is expected to miss an extended amount of time. With that in mind, what should we do with the rest of the Chiefs’ offense? Kansas City […]

Tyler Allgeier - Week 5 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Low-end Flex ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier led the team in rushing last week and should be viewed as a low-end flex option on Thursday evening. Through the first three weeks of the season, Allgeier averaged just 35.3 yards per game and saw only […]

Fantasy Football Matchups to Target, Avoid (Week 5) - Offensive Line Champs and Chumps

Injuries continue to plague offensive lines across the NFL. 17 NFL teams had at least one backup offensive lineman take snaps in Week 4. Seven teams had at least two new starters. That led to a continuing trend of offensive lines struggling to get movement in the trenches. Only six teams finished with an average […]

Should I Pick Up Trey Sermon? Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football

Heading into Week 5, Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon is a trending name for the fantasy football waiver wire. Currently, rostered in 6% of fantasy leagues, is Trey Sermon someone that fantasy managers should be targeting on the waiver wire? Read on for the latest waiver wire analysis of Indianapolis Colts running back Sermon.Be […]