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Tue Oct 13 201512:26Williams rushed five times for 20 yards in Steelers' 24-20 win o...DeAngelo WilliamsRBPanthersThe Blumpies
Williams rushed five times for 20 yards in the Steelers' 24-20 win over the Chargers on Monday.
Heading in to the game, Offensive Coordinator Todd Haley indicated that Williams would be more involved in the offense, but Le'Veon Bell was clearly the main weapon on the ground with 21 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown. Bell was also targeted five times in the passing game, while Williams was not targeted. Williams is a solid runner but, from a fantasy perspective, offers little more than insurance in the event Bell is injured.
Tue Oct 13 201512:19Cundiff released by Bills on TuesdayBilly CundiffKRavensThe Carpet Pissers
Cundiff was released by the Bills on Tuesday.
Cundiff was signed last week with Dan Carpenter slowed by a knee injury, but it appears the team is not as concerned about Carpenter's health heading into Week 6. The Bills signed quarterback Josh Johnson to take Cundiff's place on the roster.
Tue Oct 13 201512:14Johnson agreed to contract with Bills on TuesdayJosh JohnsonQB49ersFree Agent
Johnson agreed to a contract with the Bills on Tuesday.
After spending the last two weeks as quarterback insurance for the Colts, Johnson will head to Buffalo to do the same. Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ankle) is banged up and uncertain to play this week, and if he is unable to go, EJ Manuel would start for the Bills and Johnson would serve as Manual's backup.
Tue Oct 13 201511:47McCourty on field for all 72 defensive snaps in Sunday's 30-6 wi...Devin McCourtyCBPatriotsFree Agent
McCourty was on the field for all 72 defensive snaps in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Cowboys, ESPN.com reports.
McCourty recorded a season-high eight tackles in the process, bringing his overall total in four games to 21, to go along with one pick.
Tue Oct 13 201511:37Chandler on field for just 10 of 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's...Scott ChandlerTEBillsFree Agent
Chandler was on the field for just 10 of 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Cowboys, ESPN.com reports. He was not targeted in the contest.
Per the report, the Patriots spent much of Sunday's game using three-wide receiver sets, but the fact remains that Chandler is a hit-or-miss fantasy option, whose utility hinges on occasional trips to the end zone.
Tue Oct 13 201511:33Martin on field for 50 of 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-6 w...Keshawn MartinWRTexansFree Agent
Martin was on the field for 50 of 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Cowboys, ESPN.com reports.
In the process, Martin caught both of his targets for 23 yards. For now, it looks like he has overtaken Aaron Dobson in the Patriots' wideout pecking order, though generally the team's three most reliable fantasy options in the passing game are WR Julian Edelman, TE Rob Gronkowski and RB Dion Lewis.
Tue Oct 13 201511:26Gostkowski made all three of field goal attempts -- including ca...Stephen GostkowskiKPatriotsDiddlee Poo
Gostkowski made all three of his field goal attempts -- including a career-long 57 yarder -- en route to a 12-point effort in Sunday's 30-6 win over the Cowboys.
With the Patriots now past their bye week, Gostkowski is a reliable lineup option moving forward. Through four games, he has recorded a fantasy-friendly 47 points, while making all 10 of his field goal attempts.
Tue Oct 13 201510:39Kuechly (concussion) cleared to return to practiceLuke KuechlyLBPanthersFree Agent
Kuechly (concussion) has been cleared to return to practice, ESPN reports.
Kuechly has not played since the Panthers' opener against Jacksonville, a game left in the first half after suffering a concussion. The middle linebacker has since been in the NFL's concussion protocol and was finally cleared Tuesday after a full month of the shelf. While Kuechly is expected to return to the field in Week 6, coach Ron Rivera noted that he may have a reduced workload. "We've got four good days of practice on tap and we'll see how his conditioning is," defensive coordinator Sean McDermott said. "Luke's a highly conditioned athlete. He's been staying involved the whole way, or as much as he could have. And he had a bye week. We'll just take it one day at a time."
Tue Oct 13 201510:06Fells (ankle) unlikely to play in NFL againDaniel FellsTEPatriotsFree Agent
Fells (ankle) is unlikely to play in the NFL again, Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports.
Fells has already undergone five surgeries on his foot to fight an MRSA infection. He's been in the hospital since Oct. 2 and may need to stay a while longer. Fortunately, he's been doing much better the last few days, after his doctors found a combination of antibiotics that worked.
Tue Oct 13 201508:52Woodhead rushed four times for 10 yards and caught five passes (...Danny WoodheadRBPatriotsThe Squirts
Woodhead rushed four times for 10 yards and caught five passes (on seven targets) for 66 receiving yards in Monday night's game against the Steelers.
Woodhead's four carries for 10 yards marked season-lows in the running game Monday, but the veteran compensated with 66 receiving yards that ranked second among Chargers players. Additionally, with five catches, Woodhead continued to prove his extra value in PPR formats, which should sustain itself over the course of the season, even if rookie Melvin Gordon commands the bulk of San Diego's backfield touches.
Tue Oct 13 201508:43Gates caught nine passes (on 11 targets) for 92 yards and two to...Antonio GatesTEChargersThe Porn Pirates
Gates caught nine passes (on 11 targets) for 92 yards and two touchdowns in his return from suspension Monday night against the Steelers.
Gates took little time to make his return to the lineup felt, as he scored his 100th career touchdown with a 12-yard reception early in the first quarter Monday. Then, after reminding onlookers of his unmatched and unwavering chemistry with quarterback Philip Rivers throughout Monday's contest, Gates found pay dirt again in the fourth quarter with an 11-yard touchdown reception. Overall, the 35-year-old led all players in all receiving categories Monday night, evidencing the strong impact he continues to have 13 years into his NFL career.
Tue Oct 13 201508:29Rivers completed 35-of-48 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns a...Philip RiversQBChargersHPO
Rivers completed 35-of-48 passes for 365 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Monday night's loss to the Steelers.
Rivers hooked up with long-time favorite target Antonio Gates on both his touchdown passes Monday, but otherwise distributed his targets incredibly well. To that point, Rivers completed at least five passes to five different players, helping him set a season-high with 35 completions. Similarly, Rivers' whopping 365 yards marked the third time he's topped 350 yards in a game already this season. Although his lone interception Monday was returned for a touchdown, Rivers was still plenty productive and continues to rack up yardage in the Chargers' pass heavy offense.
Tue Oct 13 201508:24Brown caught three passes (on six targets) for 45 yards in Monda...Antonio BrownWRSteelersHPO
Brown caught three passes (on six targets) for 45 yards in Monday night's win over the Chargers.
Brown was kept pretty quiet by the Chargers' defense Monday night, when the Steelers' passing game did very little until the fourth quarter. In fact, 39 of Brown's 45 total receiving yards came on one play, evidencing his limited contributions elsewhere. While Brown did tie for Pittsburgh's team-lead in targets, Monday marked the second straight game he's been held to fewer than 50 receiving yards. It's clear that Brown's production has been capped with quarterback Michael Vick filling in for Ben Roethlisberger, but he'll still aim to break his mini-slump in Week 6 against the Cardinals.
Tue Oct 13 201508:04Vick completed 13-of-26 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and ...Michael VickQBEaglesThe Carpet Pissers
Vick completed 13-of-26 passes for 203 yards, one touchdown and one interception, and rushed once for 24 yards in Monday night's win over the Chargers.
Vick's passing totals were largely boosted by his 72-yard touchdown pass to Markus Wheaton during the fourth quarter, when the veteran also led the Steelers on a late game-winning drive. While Vick should be commended for his late-game contributions, the first three quarters of Monday night's game evidenced his inexperience in Pittsburgh's offense, as most his passes were check downs to underneath receivers. Vick's only interception came on a hail mary to end the first half, so to his credit, he managed to take care of the ball even despite his limitations elsewhere. If starter Ben Roethlisberger (knee) remains sidelined going forward, Vick figures to continue to fill in at quarterback in Week 6 against a playmaking Cardinals defense.
Tue Oct 13 201502:29Wallace missed Monday's practice with knee injuryMike WallaceWRSteelersThe Blumpies
Wallace missed Monday's practice with a knee injury, though he's described as day-to-day, ESPN reports.
We may not get a true read on Wallace's status until the Vikings release an injury report after Wednesday's practice. However, the ailment sounds minor.
Mon Oct 12 201522:23Barth made triumphant return to Bucs, successfully converting al...Connor BarthKBuccanneersFree Agent
Barth made a triumphant return to the Bucs, successfully converting all three field goal attempts and a trio of point-after tries in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Jaguars.
Barth helped to quickly put the departed Kyle Brindza's inconsistencies in the rearview mirror, turning in a perfect performance in Week 5. The veteran kicker hit field goals of 35, 45 and 47 yards and was impeccable on his first three career extra-point tries from the newly-instituted distance.
Mon Oct 12 201522:07McCoy amassed three tackles (one solo), 1.5 sacks, and tackle fo...Gerald McCoyDTBuccanneersFree Agent
McCoy amassed three tackles (one solo), 1.5 sacks, and a tackle for loss in Sunday's 38-31 victory over the Jaguars.
The Bucs' star defensive tackle continues to play through a shoulder ailment and nevertheless put heat on opposing quarterbacks. McCoy has now collected at least one sack in all but one game in 2015, and tallied his 1.5 takedowns Sunday in the closing minutes, helping to snuff out the Jaguars' last-ditch attempt at potential game-tying touchdown. McCoy will face off against the Redskins and Kirk Cousins in Week 7 after the Bucs' bye.
Mon Oct 12 201521:35David collected nine tackles (eight solo), sack, tackle for loss...Lavonte DavidLBBuccanneersFree Agent
David collected nine tackles (eight solo), a sack, a tackle for loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's 38-31 victory over the Jaguars.
David tallied his highest number of solo tackles in a game this season, along with registering his first quarterback takedown. The fourth-year standout has had a couple of relatively quite performances in 2015, but has been a force two out of the last three contests. David will look to continue his strong play in a Week 7 matchup against the Redskins following the Bucs' Week 6 bye.
Mon Oct 12 201521:24Zuerlein missed first field goal of season Sunday, then missed a...Greg ZuerleinKRamsFree Agent
Zuerlein missed his first field goal of the season Sunday, then missed another two in a 24-10 loss to Green Bay.
Zuerlein had been lights out heading into Sunday, but dropped his season percentage from 100 all the way to less than 65 percent with the rough day. Zuerlein is ultra-reliable when indoors, but struggles in colder conditions and is part of an anemic offense. That's certainly not a good combination for a fantasy kicker.
Mon Oct 12 201521:20Laurinaitis became first player to pick off Aaron Rodgers at Lam...James LaurinaitisLBRamsFree Agent
Laurinaitis became the first player to pick off Aaron Rodgers at Lambeau Field in three years in a 24-10 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
Laurinaitis also picked up eight tackles in the defeat. He now has 37 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and an interception on the season.
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