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Zac Stacy will remain the starter, becomes a must-add in fantasy
Rams coach Jeff Fisher announced Zac Stacy would be his starting tailback for Week 6's matchup against the Texans. He got the start in Week 5 against the Jaguars on Sunday. He looked good before going down due to injury, totaling 78 yards on 14 carries against the lowly Jags. Yes, ...
Kellen Winslow active for fantasy owners on Monday
New York Jets tight end Kellen Winslow is officially active for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Winslow did not practice on Saturday and was listed as questionable with a knee injury, but he will be suiting up this week. Winslow has been hot-and-cold this season. In the season ...
Santonio Holmes injury update: Inactive vs. Falcons, fantasy value takes a hit
Jets receiver Santonio Holmes has been ruled out for Monday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons. He was ruled out on Saturday due to a hamstring issue. Just when it looked like Tone was getting hot, he misses a game after his injury in Week 4. The Jets could have ...
Tavon Austin posts another mediocre fantasy game
St. Louis Rams rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin had another mediocre fantasy game in the Week 5 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Austin was targeted only six times in the game as the Rams continue to struggle to get the talented offensive weapon involved. Austin isn't even being looked at ...
David Wilson has tingling in neck, uncertain to make a fantasy impact in Week 6
New York Giants running back David Wilson is still dealing with a neck injury. According to Ralph Vacchiano of the Daily News, Wilson has "some kind of tingling" in his neck. Head coach Tom Coughlin says that Wilson will require a full evaluation before deciding if he will play the Chicago ...
Michael Crabtree injury update: Talk of November return makes him a fantasy pickup
Coach Jim Harbaugh said Michael Crabtree could be "game ready" by mid-to-late November. This is not exactly a huge update and the team has been targeting late November since training camp. He hasn't suffered any setbacks since sustaining the injury in OTAs. The 49ers passing offense has really hit the ...
Kenny Britt to have reduced role in offense, fantasy value continues to vanish
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is having his worst year yet as an NFL player, and head coach Mike Munchak has seen enough. According to Terry McCormick of Titans Insider, Munchack plans on reducing Britt's role in the offense until he shows some improvement and starts making more plays. Britt ...
Markus Wheaton injury update: Broken finger takes wind out of fantasy sail
Steelers receiver Markus Wheaton (finger) said he won't play against the Jets in Week 6. He won't get the stitches out of his finger until the Monday after the game, but could be ready for Week 7. He broke his pinkie in Week 4 and the bye week in Week 5 ...
Josh Freeman not a candidate to start Week 6 for Vikings, decreasing fantasy value
Newly acquired Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Freeman is not a candidate to start the team's Week 6 game, according to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Christian Ponder has been dealing with a rib injury, and Matt Cassel played well in the Vikings' Week 4 win before the bye. If ...
Stevie Johnson described as day-to-day, fantasy value iffy for Week 6
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson has a back injury, and the team has little information to offer on the subject. Head coach Doug Marrone has classified Johnson as day-to-day with the injury, but beyond that, the severity is unknown. Johnson sustained the injury early in the team's Week 5 loss ...
Calvin Johnson's injury not related to knee troubles in camp; should start for fantasy owners in Week 6
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson missed Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury. It's unclear if their star receiver will miss any more time, but Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reported on Monday that Johnson's injury was sustained in the team's Week 4 matchup ...
Percy Harvin resumes running, giving slight boost to fantasy value
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin resumed running prior to the team's Week 5 game, according to Liz Matthews of ESPN. Harvin suffered a hip injury that required surgery during the preseason and is expected to be out until late in the season. The new of Harvin running is the ...
Blaine Gabbert could miss time, fantasy value non-existent
The Jacksonville Jaguars could lose quarterback Blaine Gabbert for an extended period of time, according to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The report suggests that Gabbert "heard his hamstring pop," though it also says there is no definitive timetable on his recovery from said injury. Gabbert threw for ...
Michael Vick injury will keep him out for Week 6, boosting Nick Foles' fantasy value
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is expected to miss the team's Week 6 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5 against the Giants, according to Adam Schefter. Nick Foles will be starting for the Eagles in place of the injured Vick. Foles threw two ...
Rashad Jennings sustains hamstring injury, fantasy status unclear
Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 5 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Jennings as playing well, with 41 yards off of 10 carries in the first half, but he sustained said injury and did not play a down in the second ...
Johnathan Franklin's Week 5 fumble costs him playing time, fantasy football value
Green Bay Packers running back Johnathan Franklin had fumbled for the second straight game in the team's Week 5 win against the Detroit Lions, and this one cost him playing time. In Week 3, Franklin had a costly fumble, which contributed to the Packers' loss to the Bengals. In the ...
Kenny Britt has drops, lack of playing time Sunday; fantasy value non-existent at this point
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is likely to see his role diminish in the coming weeks. He's been a disappointment to this point in his career, and there hasn't been a single piece of positive news surrounding him all season. On Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, Britt was ...
Ryan Broyles' low Week 5 snap count killing his fantasy football value
Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles played only 29 of the team's 68 offensive snaps in a Week 5 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Broyles finished the day with two catches for 27 yards. Meanwhile, Patrick Edwards and Kris Durham outpaced Broyles in snaps, getting the most ...
Andre Ellington, Rashard Mendenhall both play 30 snaps, fantasy value a question mark for both
Arizona Cardinals running back Rashard Mendenhall played in 30 snaps in Sunday's Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers. This number is a bit low given that Mendenhall is the starter, but not unexpected given that he has struggled mightily this season. Mendenhall is slumming it out with a paltry ...
Brandon Marshall has quiet Week 5 vs. Saints, worth buying low in fantasy football
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall had another average fantasy performance in Week 5, catching four passes for 30 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the New Orleans Saints. Marshall was noticeably frustrated in his post game comments, saying that he's had trouble getting open. Alshon Jeffery was ...
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