Fantasy News

Jerick McKinnon gets 17 touches in Vikings’ win.

McKinnon carried 14 times for 47 yards and caught three passes (on three targets) for ten yards against the Ravens. Latavius Murray (18 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown) had a big breakout game, so McKinnon probably won’t be the lead guy moving forward. But the Vikings might still stick with a hot-hand approach, and his 17 touches are more than enough to make a fantasy impact. McKinnon will be a FLEX option against Cleveland in Week 8.

10/23/17 - 02:09 PM ET

John Brown catches one pass in Week 7.

Brown was targeted four times in the game, but he had only one reception for six yards against the Rams. Now, Carson Palmer (broken arm) is out for at least several weeks if not the season, so Browns’ fantasy value will probably take a bit of a hit. New starter Drew Stanton won’t be afraid to take chances down the field, though.

10/23/17 - 12:24 PM ET

Kenny Britt (knee/groin) is questionable against the Titans.

The veteran receiver was limited in practice all week, so we’ll see if he can get back out there for Week 7. If he is active, Britt wouldn’t be a recommended fantasy option, even against his old team that’s struggling to defend the pass.

10/20/17 - 12:28 PM ET

Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has been activated off the PUP list.

This is great, great news, as Bridgewater has been fully cleared to being practicing with the team after a gruesome knee injury during practice 14 months ago. Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer says Bridgewater won’t be taken off the PUP left, but they have 21 days to do that. He’ll practice Wednesday and it’d be a major shock if he played this week, but it definitely looks like Teddy will be ready to play within the next few weeks. This complicates things with Minnesota’s quarterback situation, as now Sam Bradford might be in a race to get healthy before Bridgewater does. Though ultimately, they might decide to stick with Keenum as the starter until Bradford is back, given Bridgewater hasn’t played a game in well over a year. It’s a good problem to have, and hopefully both Bridgewater and Bradford can be 100% and ready to go so the team can make a decision at that point.

10/16/17 - 04:02 PM ET

Leonte Carroo catches one pass in Week 7.

He had a 21-yarder on his lone target against the Jets. Even if DeVante Parker (ankle) is out against on Thursday night, Carroo is not a reliable fantasy option against the Ravens. His role isn’t big enough to put up consistent numbers right now.

10/23/17 - 02:25 PM ET

Zach Miller catches two passes in Week 7.

His two receptions led the team, as the Bears only attempted seven passes in the game. He gained 29 yards against the Panthers. Miller has a low floor in this run-heavy offense, so there are safer TE options out there in a deep position.

10/23/17 - 12:05 PM ET

Travis Kelce catches touchdown against Oakland.

Kelce caught four of five targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs’ Thursday night loss. He was relatively quiet for much of the night in a game where Alex Smith threw for 342 yards, but the touchdown was a great leaping catch on a nice corner route by Kelce. The All-Pro tight end totaled 19 receptions, 261 yards, and a touchdown combined in the two games against Denver, his next opponent, last season.

10/20/17 - 12:18 AM ET