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Week 6 fantasy football injuries and inactives: David Montgomery ruled out for Texans
Another London game starts things bright and early Sunday. Here are the key fantasy football inactive players for Week 6. We’ll update this file as we learn who’s in and who’s out for Week 6, starting with the Jaguars-Texans game in London. 9:30 a.m. Inactive David Montgomery, RB, HOU: Montgomery is out for Week 6, elevating Woody Marks firmly into RB2 territory despite Jacksonville’s solid rush defense.
Fantasy football injury report: Smart pivots and Plan Bs for Week 6
Injuries are piling up and four teams are on bye this week — the Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings. Key fantasy starters like Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley and Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love are all carrying injury designations into the latter half of the week. To help you plan ahead for Sunday and immediately on Thursday, we’ll discuss fantasy-relevant injuries and how to approach lineup decisions ahead of Week 6.
Fantasy football Week 6 insights: Panicked over the Bengals backfield? Don’t fret yet
We’ve hit the the point of the season when bye-week complications converge with ever-present injury concerns, making it harder and harder to field a viable fantasy lineup for the week ahead. This is roll-your-sleeves-up time, when waiver-wire assessments and trade market evaluations become more important than ever. And we’re here to help.
NFL Week 5 inactives: Saquon Barkley won’t play for Eagles Original
With the NFL back in London this week, the inactive announcements start bright and early. And the picture for the Eagles is not at all pretty. 9:30 ET Saquon Barkley, RB, PHI: Barkley is inactive due to a hamstring injury, and Tank Bigsby was sent to IR with an abdomen injury. Will Shipley is the last man standing — just outside RB2 range. Volume is king, but the Eagles’ offense looks broken. Center Cam Jurgens was traded to the Ravens. Oh, and OT Lane Johnson retired, too.
NFL Week 5 fantasy football injury report, weather forecast and streaming opportunities
Here, we help you plan your starting lineup by providing injury updates and pivot opportunities. We’ll highlight the most fantasy-relevant players on the injury report, and the table below will offer a comprehensive list and status updates. Players who are limited in practice early often fall off the list as the week goes on, so we try to keep the early discussion to those who are truly uncertain or ruled out. As the week progresses, we’ll update the story as game status becomes clear.
Fantasy football Week 5 insights: Need 15 points from your Flex? Look to these players
There are fewer and fewer opportunities to get 15 points from your Flex position with eight quarterback injuries through the first three weeks and once-counted-upon QBs like Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts and Drake Maye struggling. Thankfully Carnell Tate and Romeo Doubs came alive this week, but we know your options are slim, so we’re here trying to help this week.
NFL Week 4 fantasy football injury report, weather forecast and streaming opportunities
Here, we help you plan your starting lineup by providing injury updates and pivot opportunities. We’ll highlight the most fantasy-relevant players on the injury report, and the table below will offer a comprehensive list and status updates. Players who are limited in practice early often fall off the list as the week goes on, so we try to keep the early discussion to those who are truly uncertain or ruled out. As the week progresses, we’ll update the story as game status becomes clear.
Fantasy football Week 4 insights: Running backs who could save or sabotage your season
Another wave of injuries have depleted fantasy rosters. Last week, quarterbacks went down in a pack, and this week De’Von Achane, Travis Etienne and Breece Hall suffered pain of various degrees. We typically follow a formula here, beginning with quarterbacks and ending with tight ends. But running backs get the spotlight today.
NFL Week 3 fantasy football injury report and weather forecast
Here, we help you plan your starting lineup by providing injury updates and pivot opportunities. We’ll highlight the most fantasy-relevant players on the injury report, while the table below will offer a comprehensive list and status updates. Players who are limited will often fall off the list as the week goes on, so we try to keep this discussion to those who are truly uncertain or have been ruled out. Below you can also find weather forecasts for every game and our customizable start/sit tool.
NFL Week 3 fantasy football injury report and weather forecast
Sean Payton eased concerns with the Broncos' RB room after Wednesday's practice Everything will be OK. The Denver Broncos have had quite the start to the 2026 NFL Season. After a blowout loss in Week 1, the team played cleaner, …
Fantasy football Week 3 insights: Your best QB options for replacing injured stars
What a devastating week for fantasy footballers. Watching Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams and Jaxson Dart suffer injuries that will impact their seasons was tough to watch. But backup quarterbacks Marcus Mariota, Tyson Bagent (or Case Keenum) and Jameis Winston will enter the mix in Week 3, while other backups, including Minnesota’s Carson Wentz and Cooper Rush, will go back to the bench. Quarterback play impacts the entire offense.
Fantasy football Week 3 insights: Your best QB options for replacing injured stars
The college fantasy football season is underway for 2026 and we're here to help you with those tough lineup decisions. The tight end position is …
NFL Week 2 fantasy football injury report and weather forecast
It’s only Week 2 and already we’re lamenting a variety of injuries. Baltimore’s Ja’Kobi Lane, who had an incredibly hyped and promising preseason, is now on the NFL’s injured reserve list, and his teammate Zay Flowers aggravated a hamstring issue. We saw Los Angeles Charger Ladd McConkey go down hard and Minnesota’s Kyler Murray leave the game with a head injury that made us all wince. Here, we help you plan your starting lineup by providing injury updates and pivot opportunities.
NFL Week 2 fantasy football injury report and weather forecast
It’s only Week 2 and already we’re lamenting a variety of injuries. Baltimore’s Ja’Kobi Lane, who had an incredibly hyped and promising preseason, is now on the injured reserve list, and his teammate Zay Flowers aggravated a hamstring issue. We saw Los Angeles Charger Ladd McConkey go down hard and Minnesota’s Kyler Murray leave the game with a head injury that made us all wince. Here, we help you plan your starting lineup by providing injury updates and pivot opportunities.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 2: Giants take step forward under Harbaugh
In John Harbaugh’s New York coaching debut, the Giants provided plenty of fodder for the fantasy community, and definitely for this column, where we look below the surface at the critical metrics that can help inform fantasy decisions going forward. In addition to producing the top fantasy tight end of Week 1, the Giants also delivered a top-four QB, mid-level RB2 and a WR26 (that’s OK, Malik Nabers, we’re just happy to see you back on the field and looking spry).
NFL Week 1 fantasy football injury report and weather forecast
The first week of the 2026 NFL season is a weird one, so we’re focusing on injuries impacting the Wednesday and Thursday games first, as practice reports will provide more clarity as the week progresses. As those reports surface, we’ll update this file with the most fantasy-relevant NFL injuries ahead of Week 1. Refer to the table below the analysis for a player’s latest status. Below you can also find weather forecasts for every game and our customizable start/sit tool.
Fantasy football 2026 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, projections, sleepers and more
The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway. Luckily, The Athletic’s draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts.
If you like your fantasy football analysis with a liberal dousing of hot sauce, you’re gonna like what you are about to read. We asked our fantasy football crew (writers and editors) to share one of their hottest takes for the 2026 season. For this exercise, a hot take is defined as a statement that you at least kinda, sorta believe — it falls a little short of a bold prediction.
Fantasy football 2026 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, projections, sleepers and more
The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway. Luckily, The Athletic’s draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts.
Fantasy football 2026 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, projections, sleepers and more
The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway. Luckily, The Athletic’s draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts.
Answering crucial fantasy football draft questions at tight end
Our fantasy football roundtable series makes its final stop of the 2026 tour, checking in on the tight ends. In case you missed our previous position Q&As — quarterbacks | running backs | wide receivers — we have enlisted a standout crew of contributors to The Athletic fantasy football, including Jake Ciely, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Brad Evans, Michael Salfino, Jess Bryant and Brandon Funston. Which draft-day afterthought has the best chance to deliver top-five TE returns?
Answering crucial fantasy football draft questions at wide receiver
Our fantasy football roundtable series moves on to the wide receiver position. In case you missed our Q&A on quarterbacks and running backs, we have enlisted a standout crew of contributors to The Athletic fantasy football, including Jake Ciely, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Brad Evans, Michael Salfino, Jess Bryant and Brandon Funston. Who deserves to be the first WR off the draft board?
Answering crucial fantasy football draft questions at running back
Our fantasy football roundtable series turns its attention to running backs. In case you missed our Q&A on quarterbacks, we have enlisted a standout crew of contributors to The Athletic fantasy football, including Jake Ciely, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Brad Evans, Michael Salfino, Jess Bryant and Brandon Funston. Who deserves to be the first RB off the draft board? Will Jeremiyah Love’s rookie season go better than Ashton Jeanty’s 2025 inaugural campaign?
Answering crucial fantasy football draft questions at quarterback
Our first fantasy football roundtable of the summer will spotlight the QB position. For this exercise, we have enlisted a standout crew of contributors to The Athletic fantasy football, including Jake Ciely, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Brad Evans, Michael Salfino, Jess Bryant and Brandon Funston. Who is the draft’s biggest wild-card QB selection? Which backup QB would you eagerly hit the waiver wire for if you knew they were slated to start a few upcoming games?
Fantasy football players to avoid in 2026 drafts Original
If you have read much of the fantasy football content at The Athletic (and of course you have, for you are a connoisseur), then you know that during the season I write a weekly column here — “Drops.” It’s a weekly look at the players who are dead weight, dragging fantasy managers into the murky depths of Davey Jones’ Locker.
Fantasy football 2026 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, projections, sleepers and more
The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway. Luckily, The Athletic’s draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts.
Fantasy football 2026 draft kit: Rankings, cheat sheet, projections, sleepers and more
The wait for the 2026 fantasy football season is finally over, and drafts are underway. Luckily, The Athletic's draft kit includes everything you need to dominate your draft (or auction), from rankings and player projections to sleepers and breakouts.
NASCAR Chicago Q&A, odds: Denny Hamlin nabs points lead. Can he protect it? Original
Shane van Gisbergen got his revenge at Sonoma after a collision took him out of the Anduril 250. But he’ll still have a hard time making the Chase after what happened at San Diego. Also at Sonoma, Denny Hamlin finally overtook the No. 1 spot in the Cup standings, and the oval master is set up for success from here forward. As always, Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi answer our most pressing questions and make predictions about the upcoming race.
Isaac Health Launches Neurology-led, Virtual Lifestyle Medicine Program To Help Reduce Dementia Risk
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Isaac Health, a leading virtual memory clinic specializing in brain health and dementia care, today announced the launch of its new Lifestyle Medicine for Better Brain Health program, an eight-week virtual group series designed to help patients reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.
Isaac Health Partners with Wellabe to Simplify Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Virtual Memory Clinic Expands Access to Brain Health Screenings for Wellabe Customers Nationwide NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Isaac Health, a leading virtual memory clinic specializing in brain health and dementia care, today announced a partnership with Wellabe, an insurance company, to offer its customers access to Isaac Health’s resources to increase early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD).
2026 Fantasy baseball draft kit: Rankings, sleepers, cheat sheets, strategy and more
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Super Bowl 2026 betting guide: Odds, spreads, prop bets, games and more
Super Bowl LX pits the Seattle Seahawks against the New England Patriots in a rematch. Over a decade later, with the ghosts of the 1-yard line looming and prediction markets surging, this star-studded affair in the Bay Area could shatter wagering records. Whether you are a seasoned bettor or placing your first wager, the volume of props and lines available for the NFL's most bet-on event is unmatched. Below, we break down everything you need to get in the game.
What John Harbaugh, Todd Monken might mean for Giants’ fantasy studs
The New York Giants are set to hire their next head coach, John Harbaugh, and the expectation is that offensive coordinator Todd Monken will move from Baltimore to join Harbaugh in New York. While New York certainly gets a leadership upgrade, what does the Harbaugh-Monken combination mean for the Giants’ skill-position players for fantasy production purposes? Some past tendencies may offer a hint.
What John Harbaugh, Todd Monken might mean for Giants' fantasy studs
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Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 17
Welcome to the Week 17 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. The latest NFL news and headlines Injury news | Weather report | Matchup Ratings Waiver wire | Fantasy player rankings Join our Discord server Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week.
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 16
Welcome to the Week 16 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. The latest NFL news and headlines Injury news | Weather report Market share | Waiver wire Matchups | Fantasy football player rankings Join our Discord server Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week.
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 15
Welcome to the Week 15 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. The latest NFL news and headlines Injury news | Weather report What to Know | Waiver wire Matchups | Fantasy football player rankings Join our Discord server Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week.
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 14
Welcome to the Week 14 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week. Refer to the chart below for a more comprehensive list and players’ updated status. For inactives, check the chart approximately 90 minutes before kickoff.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 14: The Jordan Love to Christian Watson era
Every week brings a new surprise. On Thanksgiving, Joe Burrow and the Bengals far outplayed Lamar Jackson (who, dare we say, has looked benchable) and the Ravens. On Sunday, Carolina bested the Rams, and Bryce Young finished with the highest passer rating in Week 13. In our final column, we’ll look at players who can help you (and hurt you) in Week 14 and the fantasy playoffs.
Welcome to the Week 13 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week. Refer to the chart below for a more comprehensive list and players’ updated status. For inactives, check the chart approximately 90 minutes before kickoff.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 13: The rise of John Metchie, Jayden Higgins
Week 12 is in the books, and for the vast majority of you, there are just two weeks remaining to solidify a spot in the fantasy postseason. There are also only two more weeks of the “Critical Insights” column to help those aspiring for the postseason. Who will be the next unheralded stars to emerge from the woodwork (waiver wire) like Jameis Winston, Emanuel Wilson, Chimere Dike and Brenton Strange this past week?
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 12
Welcome to the Week 12 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week. Refer to the chart below for a more comprehensive list and players’ updated status. For inactives, check the chart approximately 90 minutes before kickoff.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 12: Spotlight on Cousins after Penix hits IR
It was another wild week in the NFL. Bryce Young scored over 30 fantasy points and threw for 448 yards (130 of them went to Tetairoa McMillan and 83 to Xavier Legette), three touchdowns and no interceptions against the Atlanta Falcons. Bijan Robinson rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the game. Josh Allen accounted for six touchdowns for the Bills and led the league in fantasy points in a bounce-back win over Tampa Bay in Week 11. While the Bucs lost, Sean Tucker broke out in a big way.
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 11
Welcome to the Week 11 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week. Refer to the chart below for a more comprehensive list and players’ updated status. For inactives, check the chart approximately 90 minutes before kickoff.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 11: Has Alvin Kamara finally expired?
New England Patriot Drake Maye continued to play like an MVP in Week 10, and Mack Hollins posted over 100 receiving yards as a result. Davis Mills led the Texans to a win over the Jaguars, feeding the ball to Nico Collins, who finished with 136 yards receiving. Jakobi Meyers didn’t have a standout game for Jacksonville, but it’s clear that getting him involved is part of the Jags’ plans. Meanwhile, are we ready to call Trevor Lawrence a bust yet?
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 11: Has Alvin Kamara finally expired?
Michigan State basketball moves up in latest bracketology update from ESPN Michigan State basketball picked up a NCAA Tournament resume-boosting win last week so it's only fitting we saw them get a bump in the latest batch of bracketology from ESPN. Joe Lunardi released his latest update to bracketology on Tuesday, which saw the Spartans moving up. Michigan State came in …
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 10
Welcome to the Week 10 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. The latest NFL news and headlines Injury news | Weather report What to Know | Waiver wire Usage Insights | Fantasy football player rankings Join our Discord server Injury report These are the major, fantasy-relevant injury situations to monitor this week.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 10: Sam Darnold, Rashid Shaheed a potent pairing
Is it just me, or is this season bonkers? J.J. McCarthy led Minnesota to a win over Detroit, and Carolina secured a win, holding Green Bay to only 13 points. Daniel Jones finally fell from the heavens; Drake Maye continued to look like a franchise quarterback, and Christian McCaffrey led San Francisco in rushing and receiving. Rico Dowdle showed that he deserves to be the No. 1 over Chuba Hubbard, and Kyle Monangai secured future Chicago touches, filling in for D’Andre Swift.
Fantasy football injuries, inactives, cheat sheet Week 9
Welcome to the Week 9 fantasy cheat sheet, a one-stop shop for The Athletic’s game previews, injury and weather updates, and expert analysis. Bookmark this page and check back for updates. Player rankings referenced in the body of this article are as of the time noted below. See the “Fantasy football player rankings” section at the bottom for updated rankings. The latest NFL news and headlines Last updated: 10:30 a.m. ET, Oct.
Critical fantasy football insights for Week 9: Drake Maye for MVP, Breece Hall’s back
Week 8 made Drake Maye a stronger MVP candidate after destroying Cleveland’s top-tier defense. Jalen Hurts threw four TDs on 20 pass attempts. Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby ate. Jaxson Dart isn’t prolific, but he is the future of the Giants, who lost Cam Skattebo to a dislocated ankle. The Dolphins handled the Kirk-Cousins-led Falcons, and veteran Andy Dalton also had a bad day. Josh Allen completed only 12 passes in the Bills’ 40-9 routing of the Panthers.
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