Fantasy Football News

Justin Fields will start the week getting first-team reps despite Russell Wilson's full participation on Wednesday. (Source: Jori Epstein on X)

Fantasy Impact: Head coach Mike Tomlin stated that Fields is getting the first-team reps to avoid any disruption to his preparation, implying that Fields could be the starter on Sunday's matchup against the Raiders. Tomlin also said that the situation will be evaluated throughout the week and that no official decision has been made yet. If Fields starts in Week 6, he can be considered a low-end QB1 with high upside.

Spencer Rattler is rumored to be the potential starter for the Saints in Derek Carr's absence. (Source: Mike Garafolo on X)

Fantasy Impact: Although Jake Haener stepped in after Derek Carr was injured Monday night, the Saints are reportedly considering starting the rookie while Carr is out. Rattler rushed for over 1,000 yards in his collegiate career and will offer rushing upside in a Saints offense that has taken a step back after a hot start.

Devin White has been released after not playing a single snap for them. White signed with the Eagles in 2024 after the Falcons declined his fifth-year option. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: White was inactive throughout the first four weeks of the season and was released post bye-week. Another team will undoubtedly sign White as a pass rusher, but his struggles against the run may hamper him long-term.

Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple weeks after sustaining an oblique injury during Monday's loss to the Chiefs. (Source: Mike Garafolo on X)

Fantasy Impact: After two stellar weeks leading the Saints' offense, Carr's performance fell off significantly in the last three weeks. When Carr exited Monday's game, quarterback Jake Haener replaced him. However, rumors are circulating that the Saints are considering starting rookie Spencer Rattler instead. In the meantime, neither Haener nor Rattler will be comfortable starts in fantasy.

Rashee Rice (knee) underwent surgery and will miss the remainder of the season according to Jordan Schultz. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rice had his LCL and hamstring repaired during the procedure while also avoiding any damage to his meniscus or ACL. The talented wideout should return fully in time for the 2025 season.

Drake Maye has been named the starting quarterback for Week 6 for the New England Patriots against the Houston Texans. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Maye will receive his first opportunity starting behind center in the regular season after veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett struggled to generate offense on a consistent basis for first-year head coach Jerod Mayo. The first-round pick faces a stout Houston defense that held Buffalo in check in Week 5.

Damontae Kazee is listed as doubtful for Week 6's game due to an ankle injury. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kazee injured his ankle prior to Week 5's matchup against the Cowboys. He attempted to play but was not very effective in the loss. If unable to play, the Steelers may need to elevate someone from their practice squad to be Deshon Elliott's backup.

Alex Highsmith has been ruled out for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: Highsmith suffered a groin injury early in Week 3's game against the Chargers and has been unable to suit up since. While Nick Herbig stepped up in a big way in Highsmith's absence, Herbig is now injured and won't play in Week 6, either. The Steelers may need to shift some other linebackers around to fill the Sam linebacker spot. If that is the case, Payton Wilson, Jeremiah Moon, and Mark Robinson could see an uptick in playing time.

MyCole Pruitt has been listed as doubtful for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders with a knee injury.

Fantasy Impact: Pruitt is expected to miss his fourth straight game after sustaining an injury in Week 2 against the Broncos. The Steelers may choose to add more depth in his absence, but their main tight-end production will likely continue to come from Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, and Connor Heyward.

Cordarrelle Patterson has been ruled out for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders due to an ankle injury. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: Patterson has been more involved in the offense than some expected, taking some of Jaylen Warren's expected workload. In Patterson's absence, Aaron Shampklin will likely back up Najee Harris as he did in Week 5.

Jaylen Warren (knee) is doubtful for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: This is now the third week that Warren will likely miss after sustaining the injury earlier in the season. Before his injury, Warren was not receiving the usage lots of fantasy managers wanted to see. If Warren does miss Week 6 as expected, Aaron Shampkin will likely back up Najee Harris.

Nick Herbig has been ruled out for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders due to a groin injury. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: The up-and-coming pass rusher has been making a significant impact in Alex Highsmith's absence, so this loss is a blow to the already depleted Steelers defense. The Steelers may need to shift some players to cover the Sam linebacker spot for Week 6. Payton Wilson, Jeremiah Moon, and Mark Robinson could see more playing time as a result.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said "a door is ajar" for Russell Wilson to be active on Sunday. (Source: Brooke Pryor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tomlin added that lots of variables are still to be determined throughout the week of practice. Justin Fields should remain the starter in Week 6, but a third straight loss could lead to Wilson getting a chance.

The Seahawks placed LB Uchenna Nwosu on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact: Nwosu suffered an ankle injury in the preseason that sidelined him the first four weeks of the season. He made his season debut last week where he suffered a new injury that will sideline him at least the next four games.

DeMarvin Leal has been ruled out for Week 6's matchup against the Raiders. (Source: Alan Saunders on X)

Fantasy Impact: Leal went down during Week 5's loss to the Cowboys and did not return. The edge rusher's absence adds to an already depleted front seven. The Steelers could choose to sign someone to the active roster for Week 6's game while Leal recovers.

The New York Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season. DC Jeff Ulbrich will be the interim HC. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Amidst a disappointing start to the season, many wondered if OC Nathaniel Hackett could be fired in an attempt to spark the offense. But Saleh getting fired just five weeks into the season is a stunner. NFL teams with Super Bowl aspirations rarely make such a move this early, since doing so essentially admits they were wrong to keep the HC in the first place. But the Jets are all-in on QB Aaron Rodgers, and it seems likely after last week's awkward exchange between Rodgers and Saleh was caught on camera that there is more to the story here. For now, not much changes for New York's offensive playmakers. This is still Hackett's offense being steered by Rodgers. Unless we hear reports about Saleh impacting the direction on offense, there does not appear to be any immediate fantasy impact for the offensive side of the ball.

The Saints' D/ST logged two sacks and one interception while allowing 26 points in Monday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: New Orleans' defense wasn't able to do much on Monday night. They allowed the Chiefs to score 26 points on the night, and they lacked any big plays to help turn the tide of the game. They shouldn't be started in a tough matchup against the Buccaneers next week.

Blake Grupe made just 1-of-2 extra point attempts in Monday's 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Grupe was on the injury report prior to Monday's game because of a hip injury, but he was able to play against the Chiefs. He ended up scoring just one point on the night, however, and missed one of his two extra point attempts. He shouldn't be considered a strong starter at the position for fantasy purposes.

Foster Moreau caught two passes for 13 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: Moreau was pretty quiet on Monday night, but he was able to connect with Derek Carr for a touchdown at one point. He didn't do enough aside from that to have a respectable fantasy total, however, and his involvement will decrease whenever Taysom Hill (ribs) is back in the lineup for the Saints.

Jamaal Williams rushed the ball just two times for nine yards in Monday's 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fantasy Impact: New Orleans' rushing attack had a hard time getting anything going on Monday night, so they didn't have much of a chance to give Williams the ball. He saw just two carries on the night, and he wasn't able to do anything impressive with either of them. His involvement has been low so far this season and he should remain on the waiver wire in most league formats going forward.