NFL Player News

The Kansas City Chiefs have promoted rookie safety Bradley McDougald to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday. He takes the roster spot of tight end Travis Kelce, who was placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season. 

With Owen Daniels landing on injured reserve, Texans tight end Garrett Graham has a chance to break out, and he will get his first chance in Week 6 against the Rams Sunday.

If their track record is any indication, the Rams could hold Graham in check. Only one tight end has reached double figures in points against St. Louis this season, when Jason Witten of the Cowboys accomplished the feat in Week 3. Overall, opposing tight ends are averaging just 6.0 Fantasy points per game against the Rams.

Still, the Texans like the use their tight ends plenty in the passing game, and Graham has already shown flashes of being a productive option. He is a worthy starter in most Fantasy formats for Week 6. 

Three Chiefs tight ends are on the Friday injury report with various degrees of ailments. Starter-by-default Sean McGrath (knee) is probable, but Anthony Fasano is doubtful and Travis Kelce is out with the same injury.

Eagles tight end James Casey is questionable against the Buccaneers Week 6.

James has been limited by a groin injury, but was able to practice in full Friday. He was limited in practice Thursday.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham has been so amazing this year that one of his worst performances of the season was in Week 5 at Chicago. All he had was 10 catches for 135 yards. He just didn't score a touchdown for the first time this year.

Graham has scored at least 10 Fantasy points in every game, and he's been over 100 receiving yards in four games in a row. He might have a tough test in Week 6 at New England, but every Fantasy owner should keep him active.

Only one tight end has hurt the Patriots this season, but it was the only legitimate tight end they have faced, which was Tony Gonzalez in Week 5. He had 12 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns on 14 targets, and it wouldn't be shocking to see Graham reach those totals -- he's already scored two touchdowns in a game twice this year.

The other tight ends New England has faced of note are Scott Chandler, Kellen Winslow, Tyler Eifert and Jermaine Gresham. Graham will challenge this defense like no other tight end, including Gonzalez, and we expect him to remain hot in all scoring formats.

Washington LB Brandon Jenkins and TE Logan Paulsen are considered questionable Week 6 against the Cowboys.

Both players were limited in practice all week. Paulsen is dealing with a knee injury. Jenkins was limited with an ankle issue.

Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (hamstring) is one of five players already officially ruled out for Week 6 against the Broncos, based on Friday's injury report. He is joined by wide receiver Stephen Burton (concussion), tight end Marcedes Lewis (calf), defensive back Dwayne Gratz (ankle) and defensive lineman Jeremy Mincey (concussion). 

Jets tight end Zach Sudfeld just signed with the team last week, but he could already be asked to make his debut in Week 6 against the Steelers. With Kellen Winslow doubtful with a knee injury, coach Rex Ryan told reporters he expects Sudfeld to see the field if Winslow is unable to play. 

Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen is officially questionable for Week 6 against the Cowboys, after being limited by a knee injury throughout practice.

Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said Thursday rookie tight end Joseph Fauria will see an increase in playing time Week 6 at Cleveland and he will be on the field more than he has been, according to the team's official website. Fauria will be needed with tight end Tony Scheffler likely out or limited due to a concussion.