Fantasy Football News

The Giants have elevated RB Dante Miller from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Dan Salomone on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Miller will join the active roster to provide insurance with Devin Singletary doubtful to play against Seattle. He will likely operate as the third running back behind Eric Gray and Tyrone Tracy.

The Giants have elevated WR Isaiah Hodgins from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Dan Salomone on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hodgins will join the active roster to provide depth after Malik Nabers out with a concussion. The veteran played with the Giants in 2023, logging 230 yards and three touchdowns on 21 receptions in 17 games.

The 49ers have placed DL Yetur Gross-Matos (knee) on injured reserve. (Source: 49ers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Gross-Matos was already ruled out for Week 4 and apparently will need additional time to recover from a knee injury he suffered in Week 4. He will now miss at least the next four games.

The 49ers have elevated WR Trent Taylor from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: 49ers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Taylor will likely operate as the primary kick return for the 49ers in Sunday's matchup with the Cardinals. Primary returner Jacob Cowing is unlikely to play due to a shoulder injury.

The Rams have elevated WR Xavier Smith from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Rams on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This is the final time that Smith can be elevated from the practice squad. He has not recorded a target over his previous two games.

Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt has no injury designation for a Week 5 matchup with the Saints. (Source: Chiefs.com)

Fantasy Impact: Hunt was listed as a limited participant in practice early in the week due to a shoulder injury. It appears the veteran is on track to suit up against the Saints on Monday night.

The Chiefs have listed WR Mecole Hardman Jr. (knee) as questionable for Week 5. (Source: Chiefs.com)

Fantasy Impact: Hardman was limited in practice to start the week, but was able to log a full practice on Saturday. He will likely remain as a depth option on offense for the Chiefs if he is able to suit up.

The Chiefs have listed RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire as doubtful due to an illness. (Source: Chiefs.com)

Fantasy Impact: CEH remains on the reserve/non-football illness list and is unlikely to play against the Saints on Monday. He will look to make his return in Week 6.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (hip/ribs) carries no injury designation for Week 5. (Source: Saints on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kamara was able to log a full practice Saturday and will play against the Chiefs Monday. He was listed on the injury report with the same injuries last week and it did not impact his workload. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Kamara in Week 5.

The Saints have ruled out TE Taysom Hill (ribs) for Week 5. (Source: Saints on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hill did not log any practice time during the week after suffering fractured ribs in Week 4. The Saints will be without a key weapon for a tough matchup with the Chiefs on Monday.

The Panthers have placed LB Shaq Thompson (Achilles) on injured reserve. (Source: Panthers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Thompson suffered a torn Achilles in Week 4 against the Bengals. He has already had surgery to repair the tendon and is focusing on being ready for the 2025 season.

The Raiders have elevated WR Alex Bachman from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Raiders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bachman will join the roster to provide depth with Davante Adams questionable to play Sunday. If Adams is able to suit up, Bachman will likely be a healthy inactive for Week 5.

The Texans have elevated RB J.J. Taylor from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Taylor will join the roster again as a depth option as Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce continue to deal with injures. He logged 18 rushing yards on six carries in Week 4.

The Texans have placed DL Jerry Hughes (hip) on injured reserve. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Hughes was already ruled out for Sunday's game, but it appears the injury is serious enough to force Hughes to miss additional time. He will now miss a minimum of four games.

The Broncos have placed RB Tyler Badie (back) on injured reserve. (Source: Parker Gabriel on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Badie was considered a candidate earlier in the week and the Broncos have now made the move official. He suffered the back injury against the Jets in Week 4 and will now miss a minimum of four games.

The Commanders have activated QB Marcus Mariota (chest) off injured reserve. (Source: Commanders on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Mariota has not suited up for the Commanders this season due to a chest injury. He is expected to take over the backup QB duties from Jeff Driskel.

The Commanders have elevated WR Brycen Tremayne from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Commanders on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Tremayne will join the roster for the first time this season for Sunday's matchup with the Browns. He will provide a depth option for the team after Noah Brown was ruled out with a groin injury.

The Bills have elevated WR Tyrell Shavers from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Bills on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Shavers will provide the Bills will a depth option after Khalil Shakir was ruled out for Week 5. The 25-year-old drew high praise during training camp and will now have his first opportunity to see the field this season.

The Steelers have elevated RB Jonathan Ward from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Steelers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ward will receive his first elevation of the season to provide depth for the Steelers against the Cowboys. He will likely see some playing time considering Jaylen Warren and Cordarrelle Patterson have already been ruled out.

The Cardinals have elevated K Chad Ryland from their practice squad for Week 5. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ryland joined the roster during the week as insurance in the event Matt Prater (knee) is unable to play Sunday. Prater is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.