Fantasy Football News

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) is likely to return for Week 6, "pending rehab," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Jackson didn't practice at all this week and was ruled out on Friday. We'll keep a close eye on his progress when Baltimore gets back to work next week. QB Tyler Huntley starts vs. the Falcons tonight.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle, foot) is "hopeful" to play vs. the Patriots today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "But it’s not definite and he’ll work out pregame to see how he’s feeling," Rapoport adds. Jeanty seemingly hurt his foot on Thursday and then didn't practice on Friday. He's listed as questionable, and the Raiders elevated RB Roman Hemby from the practice squad as insurance. We'll look for further updates on Jeanty and get Vegas' inactives around 11:30 am ET.

Steelers RB Rico Dowdle (toe) is "unlikely" to play vs. the Colts today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. "Steelers will make final determination in pre-game warmups," Schefter adds. We'll get Pittsburgh's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but Dowdle should be on fantasy benches for now. His absence would keep RB Jaylen Warren in a workhorse role.

Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) is expected to play vs. the Raiders today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Stevenson was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. HC Mike Vrabel sounded unsure of his status throughout the week, but Stevenson said Friday that he was "ready to go." The knee adds some risk to his Week 5 profile. Check your Team Dashboard to see if Stevenson belongs in your starting lineup.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (back) is expected to play against the Vikings today, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Kamara is listed as questionable after getting in just limited practices on Thursday and Friday. We didn't hear any concern about his status for this one, but the back just adds a little more risk on top of the matchup vs. Minnesota’s second-ranked RB defense.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "There are doctors around the NFL who believe it's a matter of when, not if, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels hurts his left elbow again." Daniels injured that elbow for the third time in the Week 2 loss at Dallas. He missed nine games and parts of three others last season, primarily because of that twice injured elbow.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is not expected to play vs. the Broncos today, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. It's not a surprise after McConkey aggravated his foot injury last Sunday and missed practice all week. With WRs Quentin Johnston (chest) and WR Brenen Thompson (quad) also out, the Chargers are down to WRs Tre Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Derius Davis and Theo Wease. Harris is the only viable fantasy play among the group. TE Oronde Gadsden should play a significant role in the passing game today.

Ravens WR Zay Flowers (foot) is expected to play vs. the Falcons tonight, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Flowers was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable, but we never sensed any real concern about his availability for this one. QB Lamar Jackson's absence is a bigger issue than the foot. Flowers checks in 16th in the Week 5 WR rankings.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) remains a game-time decision for today's meeting with the Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Garafolo expects McLaurin's snaps to be limited if he does play. It's worth noting that there's rain in the forecast for this game, although HC Dan Quinn said that won't factor into the decision on McLaurin's status. We'll get Washington's inactives around 11:30 am ET, but McLaurin would be a shaky fantasy start if he plays.

The Dolphins claimed RB Kaytron Allen off waivers. It's about the best landing spot for Allen in terms of a path to playing time this season. But it's tough to be optimistic after he averaged 3.4 yards per carry across 12 attempts for the Commanders and then was waived after just 4 weeks. Allen is fine to keep stashed on dynasty benches, but we wouldn't bother with him in redraft right now.

Bills WR D.J. Moore (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Rams. He returned to a limited practice on Saturday after sitting out the previous two days. Moore aggravated his Week 2 shoulder injury in last Sunday's loss to the Patriots, playing just 23 snaps. He seemingly has a chance to play on Monday, but that late kickoff leaves fantasy owners in a tough spot. WR Josh Palmer has been ruled out after hurting his shoulder in practice this week, eliminating a potential emergency option for owners hoping to start Moore. Rookie WR Skyler Bell will make his debut vs. the Rams, HC Joe Brady said Saturday, joining Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, and Greg Dortch as Buffalo's healthy WRs. We'll see if we get an update on Moore tomorrow morning.

The Vikings are elevating WR Odell Beckham from the practice squad, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Beckham just signed with Minnesota earlier this week. He's not in play for Week 5 fantasy lineups, but the move might suggest some concern over WR Justin Jefferson and/or WR Jordan Addison's availability for tomorrow's game vs. the Saints. Both guys are listed as questionable. We'll look for updates on get Minnesota's inactives around 11:30 am ET tomorrow.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be INACTIVE this Sunday against the Lions as the team has been actively negotiating a trade with him. It appears a deal is imminent (likely occurring between Sunday-Tuesday this week). But the team continues to take offers it appears and may be in negotiations with multiple teams. ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes that the Houston Texans are in the mix which would pair Harrison back with his college QB C.J. Stroud, but that is not announced or finalized at this point.

Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (ankle) "plans to play" vs. the Saints this weekend, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Jefferson got in three limited practices this week and is listed as questionable. Fowler adds that the team will see how Jefferson feels on Saturday and that he might be a game-time decision. We'll continue to keep you posted on Jefferson's status for this one.

Commanders WR Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is "most likely a game-time decision" for Sunday's meeting with the Giants, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McLaurin looked good in Friday's limited practice, Fowler adds. We'll look for further updates on McLaurin between now and kickoff. He'll be a risk/reward fantasy play if he suits up just a little over a week after suffering that hamstring injury.

Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos. He didn’t practice all week, though, so he’s seemingly on the wrong side of that questionable tag. WR Quentin Johnston (chest) has been ruled out, and so has WR Brenen Thompson (quad). That leaves Tre Harris, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Derius Davis as the only healthy WRs on the active roster. WRs Theo Wease and Gary Jennings are on the practice squad.

Seahawks RB George Holani (ribs, knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers. He shouldn’t be in fantasy lineups, but his absence would be a boost for RB Emanuel Wilson. RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) is out, leaving undrafted rookie Robert Henry as the only other healthy RB on the active roster.

Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans. He was designated to return from IR this week, getting in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. But he’s still not ready for game action as he works back from his December 2024 multi-ligament knee injury. We’ll continue to keep tabs on Dell’s progress, but he’s not worth a roster spot in redraft leagues right now.

Rams TE Colby Parkinson (knee, shoulder) was a full participant in Friday’s practice, putting him on track to play vs. the Bills on Monday night. Parkinson isn’t a viable Week 5 fantasy starter, but his return adds risk to TE Tyler Higbee’s profile.

Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 5 injury report. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday. Despite some troubling comments after last week’s game, it looks like Love is at least close to 100% for Sunday’s meeting with the Lions.