Jalen Duren Won't Play Against 76ers

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The rookie big man is dealing with right ankle soreness, so the Pistons are going to be cautious with him. His absence should open up more playing time for Saddiq Bey and Isaiah Stewart on Sunday. Both players […]

Luka Doncic Unavailable On Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Doncic played through his ankle injury on Saturday. Afterwards, Doncic mentioned his left ankle was very sore. The Mavericks are going to be cautious and hold Doncic out of the […]

Montrezl Harrell Starts On Sunday

Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell will move into the starting five for Sunday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers will be without superstar big man Joel Embiid (foot) for this contest. This doesn't appear to be serious injury, but the Sixers want to be cautious with Embiid. Harrell is averaging 18 points per game […]

Gary Payton II Downgraded To Out

Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He was originally listed as probable, but it appears he's not feeling ready to play. His absence should mean significant playing time for Anfernee Simons. He'll be a stronger fantasy option with an extended role. […]

D'Onta Foreman Will Play Against Saints

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman (knee) is active for the Week 18 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. He was listed as questionable coming into this game due to knee issue. Despite that, Foreman will play and should see plenty of touches in what is likely to be a low-scoring affair. Fantasy managers should […]

Juwan Johnson Active For Week 18

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (quad) is active for the Week 18 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. He was limited in practice towards the end of the week, but appears good to go on Sunday. He'll look to close out his breakout season on a good note in this favorable matchup. Johnson has […]

Julio Jones Inactive For Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Julio Jones (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 18 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The 33-year-old missed two practices this week before getting in a limited session on Friday. The Bucs aren't going to push Jones with a playoff spot already locked up. He'll finish the regular season […]

Davis Webb Named Starter For Week 18

New York Giants quarterback Davis Webb has officially been named the starter for the Week 18 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The former third-round pick from 2017 will be making his first career start. In fact, Webb has not thrown a pass in the NFL yet. He'll get a chance to show what he can […]

Jeff Okudah Questionable For Week 18

Detroit Lions defensive back Jeff Okudah (elbow) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. It appears the 23-year-old suffered an elbow injury during practice on Friday, which has put his status in question. The Lions will turn to Jerry Jacobs and Mike Hughes if Okudah doesn't suit up. […]

Xavier Rhodes Joins Cowboys Practice Squad

The Dallas Cowboys have signed defensive back Xavier Rhodes to their practice squad. The former first round pick joins Dallas after only playing in two games with the Buffalo Bills this season. He won't be active for Week 18, but could be added to the roster when the postseason begins. This is a nice pickup […]

Travis Homer Won't Play In Week 18

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (ankle) won't suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The 24-year-old has been placed on the injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. He already lost his change-of-pace duties to DeeJay Dallas earlier in the season. Honestly, Homer wasn't going to have a big role […]

Lovie Smith Appears To Be On Hot Seat

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith could be one-and-done with the organization. His job status is reportedly up in the air heading into Week 18. To be fair, Smith was a bit of a panic hire after the Texans fired David Culley after his surprising 2021 campaign. The only thing going for this team right […]

Harrison Smith Inactive For Week 18

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (knee) has been ruled out for the Week 18 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The 33-year-old got in a full week of practice, but began feeling soreness in his knee on Friday. The organization is going to be cautious ahead of the postseason. The Bears aren't playing for anything, but […]

Russell Westbrook Listed As Probable For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (foot) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard is back on the injury report due to left foot soreness. However, it's worth noting that Westbrook hasn't missed a game since December 21. He could see an expanded role with LeBron James (ankle) […]

Marcus Smart Unlikely To Return On Saturday

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (knee) is unlikely to return for Saturday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. He ran into Zach Collins on a screen and suffered a left knee contusion. After the play, Smart was assisted by the trainers to the locker room. Malcolm Brogdon would see a boost in playing time, assuming […]

LeBron James Tagged As Questionable On Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The superstar forward is dealing with left ankle soreness after playing 33 minutes on Friday. Possibly, the Lakers decide to rest James, but this will likely end up being a game-time decision. His absence would open up […]

Alex Caruso Won't Suit Up On Saturday

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz. The 28-year-old will miss his second game in a row after suffering a right ankle sprain during Wednesday's contest. Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are expected to fill the void until Caruso gets back on the court. Both […]

Andrew Wiggins To Start On Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (groin) will make his return to the court during Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. This is great news as Wiggins will play for the first time since December 3rd. The 27-year-old has missed 15 straight games due to a groin issue and illness. It's unclear how much he's […]

Jonas Valanciunas Available On Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (hand) is available for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has been cleared for this game despite dealing with a sprained right hand. The expectation is that he'll be in the starting five and could see an expanded role on Saturday. The Pelicans are without Larry […]

Davis Webb Expected To Start In Week 18

New York Giants quarterback Davis Webb is expected to make the start against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18. The former third-round pick from 2017 is set to throw his first pass of his NFL career. The Giants are resting their primary starters with the sixth-seed already locked up. This is a tough spot for […]

Elijah Mitchell Officially Activated Off Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) has been officially activated off the injured reserve. This was expected as Mitchell should be back in action for the Week 18 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. However, it's unclear how big of a role Mitchell is going to have during his first game back. The 24-year-old […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Robert Quinn Activated From Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (abdomen) and defensive end Robert Quinn (knee) has been officially activated from the injured reserve. Both defenders are expected to suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants. This is great news for the Eagles who have been without Gardner-Johnson since early December. Both players should […]

Mike Glennon Elevated From Practice Squad

Miami Dolphins quarterback Mike Glennon has been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster. The 33-year-old appears ready if called upon for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. The Dolphins are banged up with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) unlikely to suit up. That means, rookie Skylar Thompson […]

Jalen Hurts To Start In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (shoulder) will suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants. He has been limited in practice all week and was listed as questionable coming into this game. Despite that, Hurts will be out there for the first time since suffering a sprained right shoulder in Week […]

Lamar Jackson Likely To Play In Postseason

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) has already been ruled out for Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 26-year-old has not practiced in a month and continues to have swelling in his knee. Despite that, the Ravens believe there is a strong chance that Jackson starts during their wild-card game next weekend. […]

Isaiah McKenzie Not A Viable Option For Week 18

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie has struggled to find success over the last few weeks. It won't get any easier for McKenzie against the New England Patriots defense in Week 18. A defensive unit that held McKenzie to five receptions for 44 yards during their meeting earlier in the season. It's worth noting since […]

Gabe Davis A Risky Option Versus Patriots

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis is looking to finish his regular season on a positive note. He didn't have the type of season that many expected, but Davis could still finish out the regular season with a bang. Although, it wouldn't be easy against the New England Patriots defense in Week 18. A defensive […]

Stefon Diggs Remains A WR1

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs looks to finish his regular season on a strong note. The superstar wideout will get the New England Patriots defense in Week 18. A defensive unit that struggled to contain the 29-year-old during their first meeting of the season. During that game, Diggs hauled in seven of his nine […]

James Cook Has Flex Value For Week 18

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is heading into a matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 18. A defense that he played well against earlier in the season. The rookie back rushed for 64 yards, while hauling in six receptions for 41 during their Week 13 meeting. The 23-year-old rushed for nearly 100 […]

Devin Singletary A Low-End RB2 For Week 18

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary is coming off a 106-yard performance against the Chicago Bears in Week 16. However, he could've lost some momentum with the team hardly playing last week. Regardless, Singletary should be able to produce low-end RB2 value against the New England Patriots in Week 18. A defensive unit that is […]