Fantasy News

Mike Williams (back) will play tomorrow against the Raiders, according to Adam Schefter.

This isn’t really breaking news considering the rookie receiver said he expected to play earlier this week. Williams will be making his NFL debut against the Raiders and his presence will immediately add another element to the offense. He’s not a recommended option in fantasy lineups in his first game back, but Williams is certainly worth a pick up in all fantasy leagues.

Via: Adam Schefter 10/14/17 - 11:41 PM ET

Doug Baldwin gets eight targets in Week 5.

Baldwin caught four of eight targets for 37 yards against the Rams. His targets and yardage both tied Jimmy Graham for the team lead in a game where there wasn’t much offense. Baldwin wasn’t listed on the injury report ahead of the game, but he’ll have the Week 6 bye to get closer to 100% before having a difficult Week 7 matchup with the Giants.

10/9/17 - 01:47 PM ET

NFL says Ezekiel Elliott is still suspended.

Reports from ProFootballTalk and ESPN’s Josina Anderson from a few hours ago said the NFL and NFLPA were both told Elliott is not suspended until his appeal is refiled and decided on, but the NFL is coming out and saying the Cowboys running back is still suspended. Maybe we’ll hear from the court on this to further clarify, but it seemed pretty clear the preliminary injunction was vacated and the suspension should be back into effect. This whole situation is just a mess and unsurprisingly has almost everyone confused. If we had to guess, the NFL will win this battle and Elliott won’t be on the field in Week 7.

10/14/17 - 11:24 PM ET

Joe Flacco was 19/26 for 222 yards in Sunday’s win over the Raiders.

Flacco took care of the football as Baltimore relied on the running game to pick up a 30-17 win over the E.J. Manuel-led Raiders. Most of the damage was done with long hookups to Mike Wallace, as the deep threat caught three passes for 133 yards. Flacco isn’t a fantasy option in a conservative offense. The Ravens take on the Bears in Week 6.

10/9/17 - 01:47 PM ET

Ezekiel Elliott will be eligible to play until his rehearing is over.

It looks like Elliott might play in Week 7 after all. According to ProFootballTalk, Judge Mazzant has told both the NFL and NFLPA that the injunction will not officially be lifted until the Fifth Circuit Court “rules on Elliott’s petition for rehearing.” This could still happen ahead of Week 7, but it sounds like Elliott could be on the field when the Cowboys come out of their bye to face the 49ers next week. The NFL already made a statement that Elliott was officially suspended, so this whole thing is frankly a bit of a mess.

Via: ProFootballTalk 10/14/17 - 07:34 PM ET

Jimmy Graham scores first touchdown of the season in win over the Rams.

The score was Graham’s first of 2017 and the only touchdown for Seattle on the day, and it came on a fade route in the end zone where Graham boxed out the defender and used his big frame to easily go up and snatch the ball. Overall, Graham had six receptions for 37 yards and the touchdown in the win. He will be one of the better tight end options when the Seahawks return from their bye to face a Giants team that has struggled all year against tight ends in Week 7.

10/9/17 - 01:47 PM ET

Multiple reports: Carlos Hyde is available for trade.

There are multiple reports stating the 49ers are open to moving Hyde, but it’s probably more speculation than anything. After the team released one of its best defensive players in NaVorro Bowman per his request, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Hyde—who is in a contract year—moved so the team can get something for him before he becomes a free agent. The 0-5 49ers added talent this offseason to greatly improve the roster, but they apparently don’t any issue getting rid of some of the best current talent on the roster. Hyde might not be in a better situation for fantasy purposes than in San Francisco in Kyle Shanahan’s scheme, so owners should probably hope he stays put.

10/14/17 - 07:15 PM ET