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Terry McLaurin Out, Deebo Samuel Questionable for Week 7
TE Zach Ertz listed as Questionable
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 4:03 pm
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Along with Terry McLaurin ruled our for Sunday, Deebo Samuel, Sam Cosmi, Dorance Armstrong, Jonathan Jones and... Zach Ertz all listed as "questionable." (Ben Standig on X)
FFToday's Take: McLaurin (quad) got in a limited practice on Wednesday but then sat out Thursday and Friday which doesn't bode well for his Week 8 status. Deebo (heel) only got in a limited practice on Friday and appears to be a gametime decision. The Commanders are thin at WR and may be relying more on Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane than they'd like to.
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Carson Wentz gets another start for the Vikings
J.J. McCarthy still recovering from ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 3:15 pm
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With J.J. McCarthy still recovering from his high ankle sprain, the Vikings once again will start QB Carson Wentz, who spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with Philadelphia. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: McCarthy injured his ankle in Week 2 and will remain out as the Vikings head into Week 7 to face the Eagles. Wentz (shoulder) has finished as the QB15, QB8 and QB24 in his three starts. The Eagles are a middling matchup against QBs making Wentz check in as a mid-range QB2 for Week 7.
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Purdy & Pearsall Out for 49ers, Mac Jones to start
George Kittle expected to play
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 3:00 pm
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49ers ruled out QB Brock Purdy (toe) and WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) for Sunday night’s game against the Falcons.
49ers QB Mac Jones starts again. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jauan Jennings is off the injury report which is curious considering he's dealing ankle, shoulder and rib injuries. George Kittle (hamstring) is set to be activated off injured reserve on Saturday and will play as well. Mac Jones is averaging 313 yards in his four games this season. He'll have a difficult matchup against the Falcons who've given up the 5th fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks.
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David Njoku ruled Out for Week 7
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 17 2025, 1:15 pm
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Browns TE David Njoku is out for Sunday’s game vs. Miami due to his knee injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Njoku missed practice all week so it's not a surprise that he's been ruled out for Week 7. Harold Fannin Jr. should see an elevated role in the offense considering the lack of playmakers at the the wideout position. There are weather concerns for this game and QB Dillon Gabriel is learning on the job.
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CeeDee Lamb expected to play in Week 7
Could've played last week
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 16 2025, 4:37 pm
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CeeDee Lamb said he could’ve played against the Panthers last week but they wanted to give him extra time to get all the way healthy. “I’m out there moving around, running around, being me. Happy as can be.” Dak Prescott: “He looks great. He’s ready to go. It’s going to be fun.” (Jon Machota on X)
FFToday's Take: Dallas will get their number on receiver back when they face the Commanders in the highest total game of the week (54.5). Lamb (ankle) and fellow wideout KaVontae Turpin (foot) have both been limited in the first two practices of the week but both should play.
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Mike Evans expected to practice on Thursday
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 16 2025, 9:21 am
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Mike Evans is expected to return to practice today for the Bucs. (Rick Stroud on X)
FFToday's Take: This will be Tampa Bay's first practice this week as they play Monday night against the Lions. Evans injured his hamstring in Week 3 and hasn't played since. The fact that he wasn't put on IR suggests that he's on track to play but we'll see how practice goes this week. The Bucs are banged up at the receiver position with Chris Godwin (ankle) and Emeka Egbuka (hamstring) likely out.
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DJ Moore doing OK after hospital visit
Considered day-to-day with a groin injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2025, 5:05 pm
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After staying overnight at a DC hospital to receive treatment for a groin injury, Bears WR D.J. Moore is back in Chicago. He will be considered day-to-day, according to HC Ben Johnson. (ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer)
FFToday's Take: Considering how bad it sounded initially when the news broke late last night, this should be considered a fortunate outcome for Moore. Fantasy managers will likely have to wait a few days before Moore's Week 7 status is revealed, but at least a one-game absence seems likely. In that case, managers would be justified in firing up Luther Burden in the leagues where they have stashed him. Rome Odunze would be an even stronger play than he usually is as well.
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Buffalo bruised and battered heading into Week 7 bye
Kincaid day-to-day, Josh Palmer week-to-week
By: Doug Orth | Oct 14 2025, 5:00 pm
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WR Josh Palmer is also "week-to-week" with an ankle injury. LB Matt Milano, WR Curtis Samuel and TE Dalton Kincaid is "day-to-day." (The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia)
FFToday's Take: Kincaid was a late scratch before the team's Week 6 loss in Atlanta, while Palmer was injured after getting off to a hot start. For fantasy purposes, Kincaid is the one who matters, as he was the overall TE2 through five weeks. Oblique injuries can be tricky, but it seems reasonable to believe Kincaid will be able to heal enough during the bye week to be in line to return in Week 8 against the Panthers.
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HC declines to name Rico Dowdle the starter
Chuba Hubbard likely close to return from calf injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:30 pm
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Has Rico Dowdle earned the right to be the #Panthers starting RB? Dave Canales: ‘’We’ll see.’’ (ESPN.com - David Newton)
FFToday's Take: Canales has little to gain by naming either running back (Chuba Hubbard or Dowdle) the starter six days ahead of the team's next game. More likely than not, Dowdle will get the nod in Week 7 against the Jets regardless of how healthy Hubbard is as the team likely tries to ease Hubbard back into the mix. If Dowdle can somehow eclipse 200 total yards of offense for the third straight game, Canales would likely be compelled to keep riding him. However, it is more likely this becomes a committee again at some point in the near future.
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Brock Bowers likely to sit until Week 9
Raiders go on bye week after Week 7 tilt at Kansas City
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:20 pm
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The Raiders have played without tight end Brock Bowers the last two weeks and his status for Week 7’s trip to Kansas City was a topic at head coach Pete Carroll’s Monday press conference.
Bowers is dealing with a knee injury that he suffered in Week 1 and played through for several weeks before sitting out in Week 5. On Monday, Carroll said he’s hopeful that Bowers is well enough to play against the Chiefs before adding that the team has to consider if the best long-term approach is to wait to bring him back until after their Week 8 bye. (Pro Football Talk - Josh Alper)
FFToday's Take: The Raiders would be lying to themselves if they believed they are ready to compete with the rest of the AFC West right now, so it appears they are making the right call in using the bye week to give Bowers enough time to get all the way back. Michael Mayer played well in Bowers' absence in Week 6 (5-50-1 on seven targets) and should be expected to play a big role again versus the Chiefs in Week 7. Consider him a solid low-end TE1 option for that contest.
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Garrett Wilson expected to miss a game or two
Suffered hyperextended knee in Week 6
By: Doug Orth | Oct 13 2025, 11:00 pm
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An MRI today revealed that Jets WR Garrett Wilson hyperextends his knee and he now is expected to miss, as one source said, “a couple of weeks.” (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: The Jets entered this season with arguably the worst receiving corps in the league. Without Wilson, there is no question about it. Josh Reynolds, Tyler Johnson and Allen Lazard, assuming the personal reason that kept him from playing Week 6 has been dealt with, will likely be Justin Fields' top three wideouts in Week 7 against the Panthers and Week 8 versus the Bengals heading into the team's Week 9 bye. Fantasy managers should expect a heavy reliance on Breece Hall and Mason Taylor over that stretch.
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Puka Nacua may sit Week 7 with sprained ankle
Rams have a bye in Week 8
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 13 2025, 10:11 am
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#Rams WR Puka Nacua, the NFL’s leader in catches, suffered an ankle sprain that will likely cause him to miss time, per me and
@MikeGarafolo. It would make sense for Nacua to be out next week against the #Jaguars, then LAR has a bye to regroup and assess. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy's top wideout suffered a sprained ankle yesterday during the Rams matchup with the Ravens. With the Rams having a bye in Week 8, it would make sense to hold him out in Week 7 against Jacksonville. Tutu Atwell was inactive in Week 6 with a hamstring injury. Jordan Whittington (3-23-0) played 92.5% of the snaps against Baltimore.
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Bam Knight to play ahead of Michael Carter in Week 6
Arizona making changes on offense
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 12 2025, 10:31 am
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Today’s headlines, including some changes in Arizona: Zonovan Knight will move into a more prominent role ahead of Michael Carter. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We already knew that Brissett would be starting at quarterback, now it seems the Cardinals are making a change at running back. Carter led the Arizona backfield in snaps and touches (23) last week while Knight had just 5. This will likely be a committee approach regardless of Knight starting and the matchup against the Colts isn't great. Knight can treated like a low-end Flex option in Week 6.
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Quentin Johnston trending towards sitting in Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 10:33 pm
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Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (questionable, hamstring) is trending toward missing Sunday’s game vs. Dolphins, per source.
Barring late change, L.A. expected to be without another playmaker. (Jeremy Fowler on X)
FFToday's Take: Johnston got in a limited sessions all week in practice and is currently listed as Questionable, but it appears he's going to miss Week 6. Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey will likely be the top two targets for Justin Herbert. Tre Harris has played 17% of the snaps this season but could see an increased role in this game.
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Jacoby Brissett expected to start for ARI in Week 6
Kyler Murray likely to sit with foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 9:22 pm
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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to start Sunday in place of Kyler Murray, who is dealing with a foot injury, per me and
@JFowlerESPN. Brissett will make his first start for the Cardinals against the Colts, a team he played for from 2017-2020. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Murray is reportedly dealing with a mid-foot sprain that kept out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. He got in a limited session on Friday. Arizona ranks 31st in passing yards per game, just ahead of Tennessee, and Kyler Murray is currently the QB24 in fantasy points per game. Brissett has some low-end QB2 appeal in a matchup with the Colts.
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Darnell Mooney ruled Out for Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 11 2025, 2:07 pm
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The #Falcons ruled out WR Darnell Mooney (hamstring) for Monday night's game against the #Bills. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Mooney missed practice all week which isn't a great sign for his availability in Week 7. Drake London has seen out-sized target shares when Mooney has missed, so expect that to be the case Monday night against the Bills.
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Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall Out for Week 6
Mac Jones questionable with knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 10 2025, 5:10 pm
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49ers ruled out QB Brock Purdy and WR Ricky Pearsall for Sunday’s game at Tampa Bay.
49ers QB Mac Jones starts again. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jones has started three games already for San Francisco, finishing as the QB7, QB13 and QB10. The Bucs are a good matchup, allowing the 7th most fantasy points to QBs. Ricky Pearsall has been ruled out, but Jauan Jennings (ankle, rib) is expected to return, after getting in two limited practices this week. Jennings and Kendrick Bourne should be the top two targets for San Francisco this week.
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Chris Godwin ruled Out for Week 6
Fibula injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 10 2025, 2:27 pm
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Buccaneers ruled out WRs Chris Godwin and Mike Evans along with RB Bucky Irving for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Godwin missed practice this week with a fibula injury, something unrelated to his ankle injury suffered last season. HC Todd Bowles said Godwin is "week-to-week" which doesn't sound good for his chances at playing in Week 7. The Bucs have a bye in Week 9. With Godwin out, the top three receivers should be Emeka Egbuka, Sterling Shepard and rookie Tez Johnson. This would also be a situation where TE Cade Otton could see increased targets.
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Brock Purdy misses practice Thursday
Toe injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 9 2025, 4:06 pm
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49ers QB Brock Purdy also not practicing today due to his toe injury, putting Mac Jones on track to start Sunday at Tampa. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Purdy missed Week against the Jaguars and appears to be headed for the same fate in Week 6. In his absence, Mac Jones will get the call who's been battling a knee issue much of the season. That didn't stop him from posting a 342-2-0 line against the Rams however. He'll be a middling QB2 option with no rushing upside this week against the Bucs. Jauan Jennings (ribs, ankle) was able to return to practice Thursday but Ricky Pearsall missed and is unlikely to play this week.
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Kyler Murray misses practice Thursday
Foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 9 2025, 1:38 pm
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No Kyler Murray at practice again today for #AZCardinals. Friday will be a huge day for QB decision.
He’s not doing anything but watching yet, but Walter Nolen III is with his teammates. (Darren Urban on X)
FFToday's Take: Murray injured his foot in last week's game but was able to finish after a short stay on the sidelines. Two missed practices to start the week isn't ideal for his chances to play on Sunday. Jacoby Brissett would get the call if Murray isn't able to suit up for Week 6.
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Darius Slayton set to miss Week 6
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 8 2025, 9:06 am
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No Darius Slayton vs. Eagles. He was limping badly around the locker room yesterday. Turnaround too quick for any real chance.
Expect Lil'Jordan Humphrey to get called up and play a role Thursday night. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: Slayton left the Giants Week 5 game against the Saints with a hamstring injury and will now miss Week 6 against the Eagles. The Giants are depleted at the wide receiver position which affects the fantasy prospects of quarterback Jaxson Dart. Even if Humphrey jumps into the starting lineup he won't be a recommended fantasy play.
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Tyrone Tracy likely back for TNF vs. Philly
Missed two games with shoulder injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 7 2025, 7:00 pm
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Brian Daboll is optimistic RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (shoulder) will be able to make his return Thursday night. (New York Post - Paul Schwartz)
FFToday's Take: While Cam Skattebo has not exactly been efficient in Tracy's absence, he likely did enough with his opportunities over the last two games to hold onto the lead-back role in New York. Then again, Skattebo isn't getting much help from his o-line and no longer has any weapons in the passing game around to scare defenses. Assuming Tracy is active for Week 6, he should be considered a desperation flex option against the Eagles.
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Brenton Strange put on IR
Set to miss at least four games with lower body injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 7 2025, 6:50 pm
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Jaguars TE Brenton Strange placed on injured reserve. He was having an excellent season as complete 3-down TE.
I talked to Strange in locker room postgame and he wasn’t optimistic about his hip/quad injury. He said win helps and he’ll eventually be OK but was bummed. (NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe)
FFToday's Take: Strange sits as the overall TE20 after five weeks, although his early departure in Week 5 is part of the reason he isn't higher. The other part is that he is one of only three tight ends (Dalton Schultz and Mason Taylor being the others) who have at least 20 catches and no touchdowns. Hunter Long figures to pick up most of the reps Strange leaves behind and should move onto the low-end TE2 radar while he is recovering.
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Trade: Bengals acquire QB Joe Flacco from Browns
Bengals trying to save their season
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 7 2025, 1:13 pm
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Trade: Browns are trading QB Joe Flacco and a 6th-round pick to the Bengals for a 5th-round pick. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Jake Browning has thrown 6 TDs and 8 INTs since taking over for Joe Burrow in Week 2. He looked particularly bad against the Lions in Week 5 (251-3-3), making numerous poor decisions before taking on a couple garbage time TDs. Flacco should draw some interest in 2-QB and Superflex leagues but isn't going to move the needle for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as the offensive line remains a serious problem. Look for the Bengals to push Flacco to start in Week 6 against the Packers.
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Saquon Barkley should be good to go for Week 6
RB had DNP on Monday but reportedly only dealing with knee soreness
By: Doug Orth | Oct 6 2025, 7:00 pm
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Source on Saquon Barkley: He had general soreness coming out of the game and fully expects to play Thursday night against the #Giants. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Monday practice reports for upcoming Thursday night games are typcially "estimates," which can occasionally create panic among fantasy managers. All told, managers probably have a right to be encouraged by the fact that Barkley is coming off one of his best fantasy efforts of the season despite only logging nine touches in Week 5. Assuming the knee checks out, he should be relatively fresh for his #RevengeGame meeting in New York against the Giants.
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Omarion Hampton headed to injured reserve
RB to miss next four games with Week 5 ankle injury
By: Doug Orth | Oct 6 2025, 6:50 pm
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton will be placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, coach Jim Harbaugh said Monday. By going on IR, Hampton will miss at least the next four games.
Hampton appeared to suffer the injury on a fourth-and-2 play with 1:53 remaining in the third quarter of the Chargers' 27-10 loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The first-round rookie tripped over Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu and came up limping. Hampton didn't return to the game and left the stadium with a walking boot on his left foot. (ESPN.com - Kris Rhim)
FFToday's Take: The 2025 season refuses to let fantasy managers have nice things for very long. Two weeks after taking over the Chargers' backfield following Najee Harris' Achilles injury, the rookie first-rounder will be sidelined through at least Week 9. Hassan Haskins will be expected to handle the early-down duties in his absence, while Kimani Vidal should be entrusted with most of the receiving work. Considering the state of the Chargers' offensive line, both backs could struggle to maintain flex value.
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Omarion Hampton may miss time with ankle injury
In a walking boot after the game
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 6 2025, 8:24 am
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From @GMFB: #Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) may miss some time. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Hampton missed some time late in the loss to the Commanders but was on the sideline testing his ankle. The fact that he's in a walking doesn't mean the injury is severe. We probably won't get much information from HC Jim Harbaugh this week so we'll have to monitor Hampton's practice status closely. Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins would likely form some kind of timeshare if Hampton misses Week 6 against the Dolphins.
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Saints activate TEs Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau
Hill expected to have a roll
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 4 2025, 4:01 pm
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Saints activated TEs Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau and each is expected to play Sunday vs. the Giants. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Juwan Johnson is dealing with an ankle injury and is listed as Questionable for Week 5, so it's possible these two could fill a bigger role than anticipated. Hill is listed as a QB by the team, but even with a new coaching staff, he is expected to have some kind of multi-positional role in the offense this week. How much he plays remains to be seen. He's probably too risky to throw into lineups this week even if Johnson sits.
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Brock Bowers trending towards missing Week 5
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 4 2025, 3:44 pm
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#Raiders star TE Brock Bowers is trending toward not playing Sunday against the #Colts, per me and @TomPelissero. Bowers has been battling a knee injury.
While coach Pete Carroll expressed confidence in Bowers being out on the field, his knee didn’t respond. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Once again, Carroll's optimistic outlook for players dealing with injury is off the mark. The Raiders will also be with out Michael Mayer due to a concussion which means Ian Thomas and Albert Okwuegbunam will hold down the position. Neither are a recommended fantasy play.
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Brock Bowers misses practice Friday, Questionable
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 3 2025, 4:56 pm
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#Raiders TE Brock Bowers said he's not allowed to share the specifics of his knee injury, but added it's been frustrating to deal with.
"I want to be back to going full speed, being able to separate from guys. I feel like I can't really do that to the best of my abilities right now.” (Ryan McFadden on X)
FFToday's Take: Bowers missed practice Thursday and Friday and is listed as Questionable for Week 5. The ever optimistic head coach Pete Carrol stated: "We think he's playing, but we wanted to make sure and rest him." It's clear he's not 100 percent and he currently sits as the TE13 through four games. If he does take the field against the Colts, he should be viewed as a low-end TE1 option.
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George Kittle likely to return in Week 7
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 3 2025, 3:08 pm
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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters that TE George Kittle, who has been on IR due to a hamstring injury, is more likely to return in Week 7 vs. Atlanta than next week in Week 6 vs. Tampa Bay. A return for next Sunday is considered a “long shot.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Kittle injured his hamstring in Week 1 and has missed every game since. In his absence, Jake Tonges has been working as the receiving tight end for the 49ers and has has scored in back-to-back games. Kittle should move right into the top tier at the position once he returns. The 49ers have a bye in Week 14.
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Chuba Hubbard misses practice Thursday, calf injury
2nd missed practice this week
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 2 2025, 2:07 pm
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No Chuba Hubbard, second day in a row he’s missed with the calf injury. (Joe Person on X)
FFToday's Take: Hubbard was bothered by his calf injury last week and has now missed the first two practices to start the week. If he's eventually ruled out, we could see Rico Dowdle take over the lead back role for the Panthers. Dowdle would be an RB2 in this scenario against the Dolphins.
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Braelon Allen headed to IR with knee injury
Out at least 4 weeks, maybe more
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 2 2025, 9:36 am
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RB Braelon Allen (knee) will be placed on IR today, per source. Surgery is possible. Still being evaluated. Too early to say if it's season-ending, though this appears to be more than just a 4-week return. #Jets will make a corresponding roster move. (Rich Cimini on X)
FFToday's Take: The Jets No.2 running back was injured on a kickoff return in Week 4 and is now in danger of missing an extended amount of time. With Allen out, Breece Hall should get some extra work as the short-yardage and goaline back and Isaiah Davis will move into the back-up role. Davis is worth a look as a bench stash.
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Trey Benson has knee surgery, out 4-6 weeks
Placed on IR
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 1 2025, 1:13 pm
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Injury update: Cardinals RB Trey Benson, who is being placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury, underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus and now is expected to be sidelined 4-to-6 weeks, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Well, that escalated quickly. With Benson on the shelf, the Cardinals will likely turn to Michael Carter and Emari Demercado as their top two running backs. It's possible they could slide Carter into the early-down role and keep Demercado in the third-down, two-minute, pass-catching role. Both backs are waiver wire options this week but it's difficult to project either as more than a low-end RB2. Upcoming schedule for ARI is: TEN, @IND, GB, bye.
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Trey Benson may sit in Week 5
Knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 1 2025, 11:02 am
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Another RB whose status for Sunday is now in question: Cardinals RB Trey Benson. Near the end of last Thursday’s game vs. the Seahawks, Benson banged his knee. It is not thought to be serious, but his status for Sunday now is in question. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Cardinals signed Michael Carter to the 53-man roster and D'Ernest Johnson to the practice squad -- a good sign that Benson is likely to miss this week. Emari Demercado played mostly third downs last week along with entire final Arizona drive against Seattle. Some kind of committee between Demercado and Carter is likely what we'll see this week against the Titans. We'll likely get a better idea on the workload split later in the week.
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Bucky Irving week-to-week with foot sprain
On crutches and in a walking boot
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 1 2025, 10:58 am
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Buccaneers do not fear Bucky Irving’s foot sprain is a long-term injury, per source. The team considers it a week-to week-injury. He was spotted today at practice on crutches and in a walking boot. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: HC Todd Bowles said that a decision on Irving's playing status this week won't be made until Friday but as of now, it seems unlikely that he will play against the Seahawks. Expect Rachaad White and Sean Tucker to handle the running back duties this week. White will be in the RB2/Flex conversation given there are four teams on bye.
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Browns make QB change, Dillon Gabriel will start Week 5
Joe Flacco will be the backup
By: Mike Krueger | Oct 1 2025, 8:24 am
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Change in Cleveland: Browns are benching veteran QB Joe Flacco in favor of rookie QB Dillon Gabriel, per sources. The Browns were informed of the change this morning.
Gabriel’s first NFL start comes Sunday in London vs. the Vikings. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We knew this move was coming at some point during the season. The time is now. The Browns have scored 16, 17, 13 and 10 points so far this season and Flacco has a grand total of 2 passing TDs to go along with 6 INTs. Gabriel's supporting cast just lost Cedric Tillman (hamstring) for a few weeks and will likely have a run-heavy gameplan against the Vikings in Week 5. He's not much of a fantasy option at the moment.
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IR stint ahead for Braelon Allen
Suffered MCL sprain in Week 4 loss
By: Doug Orth | Sep 30 2025, 9:10 pm
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#Jets RB Braelon Allen, who was ruled out last night with a knee injury, suffered an MCL sprain that will likely land him on Injured Reserve, sources say. Allen is expected to receive additional opinions. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Allen wasn't exactly turning it up as the player who was supposed to be the grinder back to complement Breece Hall entering the season. In his absence, expect Hall to handle at least 16 touches per week on a consistent basis and take over the goal-line work Allen had been handling. Isaiah Davis becomes an interesting name as well, since it seems fairly obvious that New York does not want one back handling all of the chores in this backfield.
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Cedric Tillman lands on injured reserve
Strained hamstring early in Week 4
By: Doug Orth | Sep 30 2025, 9:00 pm
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The #Browns placed WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) on injured reserve and signed WRs Malachi Corley and Gage Larvadain to the active roster. (NFL Network - Tom Pelissero)
FFToday's Take: While being the leading receiver in Cleveland is not a big deal in the overall scheme of things, Tillman was the best fantasy producer of the bunch. In his absence, several Cleveland pass-catchers could benefit. The most likely is rookie Isaiah Bond, a speedster out of Texas who was an undrafted free agent due to a legal issue that popped in the days before the NFL Draft. Bond is not worthy of a start in most fantasy leagues, but there is a possibility that he comes close to replicating Tillman's production while he is sidelined.
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Lamar Jackson dealing with hamstring injury
HC suggests QB had no chance of returning to game after Week 4 injury
By: Doug Orth | Sep 29 2025, 10:00 pm
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"There was no way (Lamar Jackson) was going back into the game. The injury precluded it." (Ravens.com)
FFToday's Take: Harbaugh made it clear that Jackson's ability to keep playing against the Chiefs had nothing to do with the size of the Ravens' deficit and everything to do with the quarterback's ability to play through his hamstring issue. As a result, fantasy managers need to prepare as if Jackson may not be available against the Texans in Week 5 - at least for now. Cooper Rush would start if Jackson cannot and is not worth considering outside of superflex/two-quarterback leagues.
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