Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams has been utilized as Aaron Jones primary backup this season, which already caps his fantasy intrigue, but facing off against a stout Buccaneers Defense Sunday that is yielding just 58.4 yards per game on the ground puts him in an untenable spot. Williams saw a season-high 57 percent of the snaps on offense last week, making the case

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman has reprised a minor role in the teams offense this season despite having combined for over 1,000 yards rushing over the past two years. Melvin Gordon III (illness) has been ruled out for Sundays game against New England, and while Phillip Lindsay is expected to the Broncos bell cow out of the backfield, Freeman could vulture some goalline rushes.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has a total of five receptions over the last two games. It has been a struggle for Edelman to get any momentum going recently, but that will hopefully change in Week 6. The Pats believe veteran quarterback Cam Newton should be able to play against the Denver Broncos. That should give a boost to Edelman’s value in this

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman could become the No. 3 target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes during what is projected to be an offensive eruption Monday versus Buffalo. With Sammy Watkins (hamstring) having been ruled out, Hardman is likely first in line to see an increase in targets. When Hardman has been targeted this season, he has made them count, hauling in 13 receptions

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is expected to be the lead back with Sony Michel (quad) sidelined for the foreseeable future. Harris saw 17 carries for 100 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Pats still have Rex Burkhead and James White in the mix, but both of them see a majority of their workload through the air.

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is expected to see his role decrease going forward. James White returned during the Week 4 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs after missing each of the two games prior to that. Burkhead saw a season-high 11 carries on the ground, but White returned to his role as the primary receiving back. That is most likely going to

New England Patriots running back James White returned from his two-game absence against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 4. He finished with three rushing attempts for 21 yards and caught seven receptions through the air in the loss. The Pats continue to heavily involve White in the passing game and that should be the case against the Denver Broncos in Week 6. However, White

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry will have quarterback Cam Newton back under center Sunday versus Denver, boosting him up toward WR3/Flex appeal in medium-sized or larger season-long formats. Harry has been a favorite target of Newton, having averaged seven targets per contest this year, while compiling 18 receptions for 166 yards and one score. Harry should also garner some DFS appeal due to

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle was a Pro Bowl selection last season, but has thus far struggled to carve out a role in the Philip Rivers-led offense in 2020. With Mo Alie-Cox (knee) out of the mix versus the Bengals on Sunday, Doyle should see considerable intrigue for DFS upside, while also presenting potential TE1 status depending on season-long league size. Despite playing better

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Saturday that they have placed 12 of their practice squad players on the leagues reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sundays contest against Detroit. At this point, theres no reason to believe that the game between the Lions and Jaguars is in jeopardy, as Jacksonville is reportedly making the move as a precaution. The nature of the reserve list doesnt require a player

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins entered the season as a borderline Top 100 fantasy selection due to his multifaceted abilities out of the backfield. Even with veteran Mark Ingram II holding down primary running back duties, Gus Edwards has now emerged as Ingrams primary backup, leaving Dobbins somewhat out in the cold. He played in a season-low 29 percent of the teams offensive snaps

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (ankle/concussion) will not suit up Sunday against Tennessee, as he was not a part of the teams traveling party. Akins will now be sidelined for the second consecutive week, paving the way for Darren Fells to remain the teams primary tight end. Fells is a low-end TE streamer option in season-long and DFS formats for those fantasy managers that

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Sheldon Day has been added to the teams active roster ahead of Sundays game versus Cincinnati, adding another key defensive piece to a unit that has been the highest-scoring defense in traditional ESPN formats this year. Day, who is set to make his Colts debut Sunday, was hampered by a knee injury to begin 2020. Having made two starts last season,

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (undisclosed), offensive lineman Shaq Mason, and defensive end Derek Rivers have all been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sundays game versus Denver. Placement on the list does not necessarily mean that players had to test positive for the virus, with it also being utilized for those who have been in close contact with others who have

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) is trending in the right direction of playing Monday against Arizona, per head coach Mike McCarthy. Vander Esch sustained a broken collarbone during Week 1 and has been sidelined since. Even if the Cowboys eventually get the former Pro Bowl linebacker back in the mix, the combination of the teams shaky defensive production this season and matchup against

The tenure for veteran quarterback Blake Bortles with the Denver Broncos was short-lived, as he was released Saturday before appearing in a game with the team. The decision to move on from Bortles ahead of Sundays game versus New England is an extremely strong indicator that Drew Lock (shoulder), who is still tagged as questionable due to a shoulder injury, is going to play, and

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (calf) is on the rehab trail after undergoing surgery to help alleviate compartment leg syndrome, and he tweeted Saturday that he was able to run on turf, which is surely a step in the right direction as it pertains to his return. Ineligible to return until at least Nov. 1 against Detroit, Pittman would be a solid addition

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) has been added to the teams active roster for Sundays game versus Tampa Bay. St. Brown has been sidelined this season due to a knee injury, not having appeared in a regular-season contest since 2018. His return further bolsters a Packers wide receiving corps that will also get Davante Adams back this weekend. St. Brown doesnt

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Sundays contest versus the Patriots. Despite having been a limited practice participant throughout the week, Denver will ultimately opt to hold Fant out, further limiting the teams offensive options with Melvin Gordon III (illness) also sidelined. Jake Butt and Nick Vannett figure to continue holding down tight end duties without Fant in

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been officially deemed out for Mondays game versus Buffalo. The hamstring injury that Watkins sustained last week may keep him on the shelf for an extended period, but the team was at least considering the idea that he could return as soon as Monday. Without Watkins in the mix, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson figure to