Marcus Mariota Absent From Tuesday's Practice

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) was a non-participant during Tuesday's practice. Mariota has missed two straight practices after he was forced to exit early during Saturday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles due to injury. Mariota is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Thursday's Christmas matchup versus the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. If he […]

DK Metcalf has Two-Game Suspension Upheld

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf will miss the remainder of the regular season after the league upheld his two-game suspension. Metcalf was suspended after a confrontation with a fan during Sunday's win against the Detroit Lions. The 28-year-old appealed his suspension but was unsuccessful as the league upheld the decision on Tuesday. The Steelers […]

Philip Rivers to Remain the Starter in Week 17

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will remain the starting quarterback for the Week 17 matchup against the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Tuesday that Rivers would make his third straight start this weekend. The 44-year-old has earned himself another start after a promising outing during Monday's blowout loss to the San […]

Josh Allen Misses Tuesday's Practice with Foot Injury

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (foot) didn't participate during Tuesday's walkthrough. Allen is dealing with a foot issue that he suffered during Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns. It seems like the issue is still bothering him a few days afterwards, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried, as the expectation is that Allen will […]

Jordan Mason a Long Shot to Play in Week 17

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason (ankle) is trending in the wrong direction ahead of Thursday's Christmas matchup against the division-rival Detroit Lions. Mason suffered an ankle injury during last week's win over the New York Giants. Mason has been a non-participant during the first two practices of the week. He's considered a long shot […]

George Kittle Dealing With Mid-to-Low Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) was forced to make an early exit from Monday's win over the Indianapolis Colts. The good news is that Kittle appears to have avoided any serious issues. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Kittle suffered a mid-to-low ankle sprain during Monday's blowout victory at Indy. His status […]

Chimere Dike Getting More Involved

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Chimere Dike has seen more involvement as a pass-catcher over the last month. The rookie wideout was quiet in the first half of the season but has played well recently. In the previous five games, Dike has seen five targets or more in four of those five contests. During that […]

Troy Franklin Should See Larger Role in Week 17

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin is likely to see his role in the offense grow on a short week. Rookie wideout Pat Bryant (concussion) was forced to exit during the final moments of Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Given the short week, Bryant is unlikely to be ready in time to play against […]

Jerry Jeudy Tough to Trust for Week 17

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been mostly unproductive since rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders took over as the starting signal-caller for the Browns in Week 12. Since then, Jeudy has been held to three receptions or fewer in every game. The yardage has also been a problem with 40 receiving yards or less in […]

Jalen Coker has Deep-League Potential for Week 17

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker has been a more important piece of the offense of late. Coming into Week 17, Coker has seen four or more targets in six straight games. Last week, Coker hauled in three of his five targets for 47 yards in the win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The second-year […]

Romeo Doubs' Contributions Could be Fleeting

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has been an inconsistent contributor this season. Finally, Doubs gave fantasy managers a solid performance last weekend. He hauled in five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown during the loss to the Chicago Bears. Doubs led the charge for the Packers' wideouts in Week 16, which is […]

Dominic Fletcher Joining Pirates on Minor-League Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates have added some depth by signing outfielder Dominic Fletcher to a minor-league contract. The 28-year-old will get an invitation to spring training to catch on as outfield depth. Fletcher is a former second-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2019. He hasn't panned out at the MLB level yet, but maybe a […]

Christian Bethancourt Signs Minor-League Deal with Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor-league contract with catcher Christian Bethancourt on Monday. According to Jon Heyman, Bethancourt will get an invitation to spring training with the Cubs. The 34-year-old is likely coming in to serve as depth at catcher with the organization moving on from Reese McGuire this offseason. During his last big […]

Rob Refsnyder Headed to Seattle

The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent first baseman/outfielder Rob Refsnyder on Monday, according to Jeff Passan. The deal is reportedly a one-year contract worth $6.25 million for the 2026 campaign. The journeyman has spent each of the last four seasons as a part-time player with the Boston Red Sox. Refsnyder mostly plays against left-handed pitching, […]

Mets Exploring Trade with the Diamondbacks for Ketel Marte

The New York Mets have been busy making moves this offseason, and that continued on Monday when they traded infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil to the Athletics. The Mets are wasting no time looking for this replacement as they've reportedly explored trading for Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte, per MLB Insider Francys Romero. The biggest problem with […]

Jeff McNeil Gets Traded to the Athletics

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil was traded to the Athletics on Monday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In exchange, the Mets will receive right-hander Yordan Rodriguez from the A's. The assumption is that McNeil will take over the starting second base job to begin the 2026 season. Last season, McNeil slashed .243/.335/.411 with 12 […]

Kyle Hamilton is Active for Week 16

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) is active for the Sunday night contest against the New England Patriots. Hamilton was a late addition to the injury report after hurting his ankle in practice this week. He got in a limited practice session on Friday, and it appears he's feeling well enough to play on Sunday. […]

Isaiah Davis Efficient in Loss to Saints

New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis made the most out of his increased playing time on Sunday. Davis has seen more involvement down the stretch of the season and is taking full advantage of it. On Sunday, Davis rushed the ball three times for eight yards, while hauling in all four of his targets […]

Pat Bryant Suffers Scary Injury

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant (undisclosed) was involved in a scary play during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bryant took a massive hit over the middle during the final minute of the contest. He remained on the field and was eventually taken off the field on a stretcher. The nature of the injury […]

Tyjae Spears is Heavily Involved in Win

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears was heavily involved in the offensive game plan on Sunday’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Spears has been quiet lately, but made a splash against Kansas City on Sunday. Spears carried the ball a season-high 13 times for 52 yards and a touchdown. He also hauled in all […]

Tyler Shough Posts First Career 300-Yard Passing Game

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough hit a milestone during Sunday's Week 16 matchup with the New York Jets. The second-round rookie has been impressive since taking over under center, and his success continued on Sunday. Shough completed 32-of-49 passing attempts for a career-high 308 yards and a touchdown in the win. He added eight […]

Calvin Austin III Questionable to Return with Hamstring Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (hamstring) is listed as questionable to return for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Austin was forced to exit in the fourth quarter due to a hamstring injury. Given it's already late in the game, it wouldn't be shocking to see Austin remain out for the rest of […]

Juwan Johnson Snags Eight Receptions in Win Over the Jets

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was involved in a big way during Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Johnson has been a consistent option all season, but posted one of his best performances of the season on Sunday. The 29-year-old hauled in eight of his nine targets for 89 yards in the […]

George Pickens Posts Massive Numbers in Sunday's Loss to Chargers

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens bounced back with a massive performance during Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before this game, Pickens was held to under 40 receiving yards in each of his last two contests. Pickens rebounded with a massive performance against the Chargers' defense in Week 16. He hauled in seven […]

Quentin Johnston Plays Well in Return

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston returned to action in a big way during Sunday's 34-17 win against the Dallas Cowboys. Johnston sat out last week's win over the Kansas City Chiefs due to a groin issue. He returned from his one-game absence here and posted a massive performance. Johnston hauled in four of […]

Ja'Marr Chase Surpasses 100 Yards in Win

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was once again a tough player to stop during Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Chase has been one of the few bright spots in what has been a disappointing season for the Bengals. On Sunday, Chase hauled in nine of his 11 targets for 109 yards in Sunday's […]

Joe Burrow Posts Huge Game on Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow needed a bounce-back game after throwing two interceptions during last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Burrow delivered a massive performance for fantasy managers during Sunday's 45-21 win over the Miami Dolphins. The 29-year-old completed 25-of-32 passing attempts for 309 yards and four touchdowns while rushing for six yards on […]

Darren Waller Should Remain Reliable in Week 16

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller is coming off his best performance of the season during last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Waller hauled in seven of his eight targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns on Monday evening. He'll now head into a great matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals defense. This unit has […]

Tyreek Hill Could Become a Cut Candidate

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill might've played this last snap with the organization. The Dolphins need to find ways to save money, and letting go of Hill is one potential path. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, releasing Hill before June 1 would save the Dolphins $23.65 million against their cap space. If the […]

Michael Carter has Interesting Streaming Appeal

Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter is expected to be the lead back heading into the Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Cardinals' backfield has been strung by the injury bug this season. The latest player to fall was Bam Knight (knee), who was placed on the injured reserve after exiting last week's […]