NFL Player News

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.

The production of Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew diminished significantly in 2012 and continues to fall. He has gone from a sure-fire Fantasy play to a questionable one.

Pettigrew experienced a sharp drop in catches, yards and touchdowns last year. And in five games this season he has just 16 receptions for 151 yards and no scores. The presence of fellow tight end Tony Scheffler has always lessened Pettigrew's value, but now it could make the difference between a viable Fantasy option and a bench player.

Making matters worse, Week 6 foe Cleveland has yet to yield a touchdown to a tight end. The Browns have surrendered only 23 catches for 247 yards against players at that position. They are also ranked first in the NFL in passing touchdowns allowed with just two.

Pettigrew has been placed between 16th and 22nd among tight ends this week by the three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers. So play him with caution or bench him if you have a more viable option.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak announced Wednesday the team's rotation at tight end in the wake of Owen Daniels' fibula injury. Kubiak said Garrett Graham takes over as the starting tight end, Ryan Griffin will see an increase in playing time and Jake Byrne was signed off the Chargers' practice squad to serve as the third-string tight end.

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce underwent knee surgery, according to ESPN. He might be done for the season, but no final decision has been made yet.

Redskins tight end Logan Paulsen, who sprained his MCL in Week 4, said he expects to increase his practice participation all week and hopes to play Sunday night in Dallas, reports CSNWashington.com.

Texans tight end Garrett Graham could be in line for a bigger role offensively in wake of the news starting tight end Owen Daniels could miss 4-6 weeks with a non-displaced fibula fracture, according to ESPN. Graham has totaled 15 catches for 141 yards and three touchdowns in five games.