Injury Updates - Answering Fantasy Questions

The source started Concaid last week and got a goose egg; running it back with Concaid this week, expecting a big bounceback spot if DJ Moore ends up missing and the game total is high.

The source suggests trading Aaron Jones (along with Luther Burden) for T. Higgins in super shallow formats, indicating Jones has limited value and is tradeable depth in those league types.

Alvin Kamara is expected to play in week five but faces a tough matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The source personally plans to start him but recommends others avoid him due to the difficult opponent. Kamara has a decent role as a pass catcher and goal-line back, though he probably won't have a ton of goal-line opportunities against Minnesota. In flex decisions, Kamara is preferred over Rashad White and Mike Washington.

Ashton Jeanty is hopeful to play in week five, which is a surprise to the source who expected him to miss. If Jeanty plays, he is a must-start caliber running back even if injured, and his potential availability negates the need to rely on Mike Washington.

Brian Robinson is recommended as a flex option for week five, though the source suggests a tight end like Kenyan Sadique might be preferred depending on Ashton Jeanty's status. Despite Robinson just scoring three touchdowns, Marshon Lloyd is preferred in flex decisions; however, the source notes they would rather have Brian Robinson on their team because if Bejon gets injured, Robinson could turn into a league winner.

Recommended over Chris Bell at wide receiver despite source having no typical interest in playing Thomas; the Jags project to score a touchdown more than the Dolphins this week, making Thomas the preferred play. Chris Bell played 82% of snaps last week but only had three targets, indicating limited receiving volume despite high snap share.

Bucky Irving had a great game; the source recommends trading Bucky Irving and ETN for Chase Brown as a two-for-one deal in shallow leagues, indicating Irving's value is sufficient to package with another player to tier up to a higher-end running back.

Caleb Williams is pushing to return in week six, indicating he will miss this week's game.

Played 82% of snaps last week but only had three targets, indicating limited receiving volume despite high snap share; less attractive than Brian Thomas in this matchup.

If DJ Moore plays, he will be a significantly better play than Will Shipley; however, there is no clarity on whether he will be healthy enough to play. Moore is preferred over JK Dobbins in a start/sit decision; there is a good chance he doesn't play, but his pivot options (like Keon Coleman or Khalil Shakir) are not significantly worse than Dobbins, who averages around 5 fantasy points per game.

With Kyle Manungi out, Swift looks like a borderline top-five running back; the source strongly prefers Swift over Jaylen Flowers and calls him "the jam of all jams," emphasizing this is a must-start play.

Recommended in flex this week as the Texans are seven-and-a-half point favorites with goal-line usage; source notes this is one of the few weeks to play Montgomery over alternatives like Rhamondre Stevenson, though source is not typically a Montgomery advocate. In non-PPR leagues, source prefers Montgomery over Luther Burden.

Devon Achane faces a tougher matchup this week against the Vikings defense compared to last week when the Saints projected well; the source considers this a much tougher start/sit call than the previous week, ultimately favoring RJ Harvey instead.

Denzel Boston is recommended as a pivot option if T. Higgins does not play. However, Boston is ranked below Josh Downs in a start/sit comparison; the source recommends playing Downs over Boston despite Kenan Allen's presence in the game.

The source expects Deshaun Watson to have minimal rushing upside and projects considerable regression; when forced to choose between Watson and Kirk Cousins, the source prefers Cousins but would rather avoid both quarterbacks entirely.

Ranked effectively back-to-back with Nico Collins in half-PPR; the source considers them close enough that a trade between the two is a matter of personal preference with no clear winner, suggesting London is fairly valued relative to Collins at their current ranking.

Emanuel Wilson is preferred over Kamar, Olly Gordon, and Devon Vele in start/sit decisions; the source has the most faith in the Seattle offense with Emanuel Wilson and is easily choosing him in flex over Vele despite Vele's difficult Vikings matchup.

Garrett Wilson (or Emanuel Wilson) is preferred over Kamara in a PPR league decision; the source indicates the Wilson side is the preferred play in this matchup.

JK Dobbins averages around 5 fantasy points per game, making him an unattractive option in start/sit decisions; the source prefers DJ Moore over Dobbins despite Moore being a game-time decision, because Moore's pivot options (Keon Coleman or Khalil Shakir) are not significantly worse than Dobbins' production.

Jamar Chase has not yet been cleared but the source expects him to play in week five; the source's expectation is that Chase will most likely be active for the game. Chase is confirmed to play in week five alongside Tee Higgins; both Bengals wide receivers will be active.

FAB spend on Jaylen Coker is highly dependent on league size, bench spots, and team composition; in a 12-team double flex full PPR league, Coker warrants significantly higher FAB allocation than in an 8-team league where he may be available on waivers alongside similar-caliber players.

Daniels is preferred over Jameis Winston in a quarterback comparison; the source would rather have Brock Purdy and Jaden Daniels as a group over other options. Despite a 99% chance of rain in the Commanders-Giants game with an over/under of 41.5 and Giants team total of 19, the source still prefers Jaden Daniels over C.J. Stroud due to his rushing upside; the source recommends checking pregame conditions but maintains Daniels as the preferred start.

The Texans lost Jaden Higgins, creating a depth chart void at receiver that strengthens the argument for adding another receiver to the roster, indicating his absence opens opportunity for other Texans pass catchers.

With Rico Dowdle unlikely to play, Jaylen Warren becomes a top-10 running back option for week five and is a must-start if available. The source emphasizes the need to absolutely play Warren in this scenario. In the short term, Warren is the winning side of a trade over Mike Evans because Dowdle is out; however, long-term, as Dowdle returns and potentially creates a running back committee in Pittsburgh, the Evans side becomes preferable. Warren offers a high floor/ceiling combo and will get literally everything in the offense; the source prefers Warren over Justin Jefferson in a start/sit decision, citing Warren's consistent usage and upside.

Preferred acquisition in trade scenarios; 21-year-old top-five draft pick with no injury history; in a good game environment with no limitations expected, making him preferable to Mike Evans due to high game total that should lead to more passing volume.

In a 10-team, two-receiver, one-flex shallow format, Jonathan Taylor is the preferred acquisition target in a trade. The source endorses trading for JT because in shallow formats, the best player should be prioritized over positional depth.

Jordan Addison is not expected to play in week five. The source advises against rolling the dice on Addison, unlike Jefferson, due to lower ceiling and upside. Addison's absence opens up opportunity for Jefferson.

Jordan Love is preferred over Kirk Cousins for week five quarterback selection; the source cites lack of trust in Cousins' rushing upside as the differentiator. Love is also recommended over Shucker at quarterback, with the source wanting to avoid the Vikings matchup this week.

With Keenan Allen expected to return to play this week, Josh Downs should be moved down in rankings due to reduced target share. The source notes Keenan Allen's return mainly impacts Downs as the follower in the receiving hierarchy. Despite lowered expectations, Downs remains the preferred flex option over Denzel Boston and is still recommended to play.

Justin Jefferson has been cleared to play week five and is good to go with no snap count restrictions. He is playing in his hometown against the Vikings without Jordan Addison. The source projects the game over/under at 64 PPR points and expresses high confidence in Jefferson's upside, noting he is projected for the second highest score on the week for his team. If Jefferson plays, he has a high ceiling and is worth rolling the dice on.

Keenan Allen is expected to play this week. His return will negatively impact Josh Downs' fantasy value, as Downs will see reduced target share with Allen back in the lineup.

Kirk Cousins is not preferred over Jordan Love for week five; the source cites lack of rushing upside as a concern, despite Cousins' recent strong performance. Additionally, the source notes Cousins is limited with arm talent and mobility at this point in his career and is not preferred for streaming. When forced to choose between Cousins and other limited options like Kirko or Watson, the source would go Cousins but would rather avoid both if possible, citing expected regression for both players.

Kyler Murray is preferred over Tyler Shuck despite Shuck typically being the choice, because Shuck has a horrific matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. In a four-point passing touchdown league, Kyler is the clear choice over Justin Herbert due to his rushing upside. Kyler has a 45% chance to score 17 or more PPR points with the Vikings having a 56% chance to win the game. The source prefers Kyler as a quarterback option, particularly now that Justin Jefferson is cleared to play, stating 'Give me Kyler' as a direct endorsement.

Ladd McConkey is not expected to play in week five. With both McConkey and Quentin Johnston out, Trey Harris' target share increases, though the source notes Harris is not the most talented receiver and the Chargers offense is not elite, making Harris only a flex option in deeper leagues, not a must-start.

According to Ian Rapaport, Lamar Jackson has a goal to return in week six. He will not play this week but is targeting next week's return.

Luther Burden is preferred over David Montgomery in full PPR format and over T.J. Hockenson in flex decisions; the source is rooting for Burden in his game and clearly recommends playing him in the flex. In super shallow formats, Burden is tradeable depth (packaged with Aaron Jones for T. Higgins), but in standard formats he warrants flex consideration.

Washington is deprioritized in flex over D.K. Metcalf, who has a really good matchup and expanded target share with no Pittman available.

The source's core take is that Marvin Harrison's underperformance is not primarily a Cardinals scheme or quarterback issue, but rather stems from Harrison himself; a potential trade to another team (e.g., Raiders) would not automatically make him a great fantasy option because the fundamental problem is Harrison's own play, not his situation.

Michael Wilson is a 'smash' play this week at wide receiver. He should be exciting due to the high game total in his matchup, which means his team will likely have to throw the ball a ton. With Marvin Harrison receiving only one to two targets per game and proving irrelevant to Wilson's production before and after his arrival, Wilson is positioned as a locked-and-loaded top-20 wide receiver. The source calls him an 'absolute smash' and notes this ranking does not change with or without Harrison.

Preferred long-term acquisition in trade over Jaylen Warren; as Rico Dattle returns and potentially creates a running back committee in Pittsburgh, the Evans side becomes the winning end of the deal. Off the injury report entirely and preferred as a pivot option.

With Ashton Jeanty hopeful to play in week five, Mike Washington's value decreases significantly. The source had expected Washington to be the primary back but now advises adjusting plans if Jeanty is cleared to play. Washington is also deprioritized in favor of Mike Evans, who is off the injury report entirely.

Ranked effectively back-to-back with Drake London in half-PPR; the source considers them close enough that a trade between the two is a matter of personal preference with no clear winner, suggesting Collins is fairly valued relative to London at their current ranking.

Quentin Johnston is not expected to play in week five. His absence, combined with Ladd McConkey being out, creates opportunity for Trey Harris to see increased targets in the Chargers offense.

Rico Dowdle is unlikely to play in week five. His absence elevates Jaylen Warren to a top-10 running back option for the week.

RJ Harvey is used exclusively as a receiver with no rushing role. The source recommends Harvey over Will Shipley due to uncertainty around Shipley's role in the Eagles offense. Harvey is also preferred over Devon Achane for this week's matchup despite the Vikings defense being strong; while the Saints had favorable projections last week, Harvey remains the preferred play. In PPR format, Harvey is preferred over Trey Harris.

Not an exciting start this week, especially now that Jefferson is back. The source states the only scenario to play T.J. Hockenson is if you are absolutely desperate; he should not be flexed over Luther Burden.

Tee Higgins is confirmed to play in week five alongside Jamar Chase; both Bengals wide receivers will be active. The source's best guess is that Higgins probably misses this week while Chase probably plays, though the source acknowledges this is speculative due to lack of clarity on Cincinnati receiver availability. However, later confirmation indicates both will play. Higgins is the target in a trade offer for Aaron Jones and Luther Burden; the source suggests this trade is only viable in super shallow formats, implying Higgins has strong value. The source recommends starting Tee Higgins over Ali Gordon in PPR format, conditional on Higgins playing; the source notes this is a same-game matchup and advises getting clarity on Higgins' status before making the final decision.

Terry McLaurin's playing status is uncertain and will be a game-time decision. If he does play, he is expected to be on a snap count, which would limit his fantasy upside. The source notes that McLaurin is expected to have snaps limited if he plays in week five, which negatively impacts his fantasy value for the week.

With Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston both out, Trey Harris becomes potentially worth playing in week five as a flex option in deeper leagues; however, the source notes Harris is not the most talented receiver and the Chargers offense is not elite, so he is not a must-start. Harris would be more enticing if the Chargers were a good offense, but given how poor the Chargers look, the source is not interested in him over alternatives like Kamara or Antonio Williams. Harris is not a jam despite people looking at him with McConkey and Johnston out; RJ Harvey is preferred in PPR format.

Will Shipley is the source's running back recommendation for week five if Ashton Jeanty is unavailable; he is preferred over Quinton Judkins given the injury situation. However, Shipley is a committee running back in a horrific Eagles offense; the source considers him the safer play over Keon Coleman only because DJ Moore's status is uncertain, but expectations are lowered. Shipley's role is uncertain because the Eagles offense is projected to be very bad, and the source prefers RJ Harvey over Shipley due to this uncertainty. Shipley has received 2 targets from Jaylen Hertz, with tight ends dominating target share (4 of 7 pass attempts).

Zach Ertz has received 1 target from Jaylen Hertz in a game where tight ends have dominated target distribution; 4 of Hertz's 7 pass attempts have gone to tight ends, 2 to running backs, and only 1 to a receiver (Mai Lemon). Ertz is one of three tight ends receiving targets in this game, with Dallas Goddard leading at 3 targets and Will Shipley at 2.