Darrell Henderson Jr. A Risky Week 13 Backfield Option

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. led his team in carries (10) last week versus San Francisco, but he managed just 19 yards rushing. That lack of production has become glaring for Henderson, whose production has ebbed throughout 2020. Cam Akers and Malcolm Brown loom as perpetual threats to chip away at Henderson's […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Headlines WR Core Sunday, Faces Tough Defense

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. is in line to be the team's top wideout target Sunday versus the Bears with Kenny Golladay (hip) once again out of the mix. But unfortunately for Jones, he has the double whammy of catching passes from a banged-up quarterback (Matthew Stafford, hip) and facing a stout defense […]

LeGarrette Blount Announces Retirement Saturday

Veteran running back LeGarrette Blount announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, ending a nine-year career that ended three times with a Super Bowl victory. Blount's best individual season came in 2016 when he led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18) with the Patriots. Known for his bruising rushing style, Blount carried considerable fantasy […]

Baltimore Eyes Trace McSorley, Tyler Huntley For Week 13 Start

The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback room was first set back by the loss of Lamar Jackson (COVID-19), before Robert Griffin III (hamstring) landed on injured reserve. That leaves the duo of Trace McSorley and Tyler Huntley as the likely candidates to start under center for Tuesday's game against Dallas. McSorley threw his first professional passes last […]

Pittsburgh Activates Stephon Tuitt Off COVID-19/Reserve List

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (COVID-19 list) was activated off of the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, paving the way for a potential return to action in Week 13 for Monday's game versus Washington. Having landed on the list prior to last week's game versus Baltimore, Tuitt has now cleared protocols and is eligible to return […]

Matthew Stafford Demurs When Asked About Lions Future

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will have a new head coach when he takes the field Sunday against Chicago in offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell. The team moved on from Matt Patricia following a Thanksgiving loss that dealt a crucial blow to their playoff chances in 2020, leading Stafford to say, "I'll figure that out and […]

Atlanta Hopes To Have Julio Jones, Todd Gurley II Back Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) and running back Todd Gurley II (knee) missed Sunday's game versus Las Vegas, but head coach Raheem Morris is hopeful to have the duo back on the field for Week 13 against New Orleans. Gurley rushed for a season-low 26 yards against the Saints earlier this year and […]

Jets Sticking With Sam Darnold As Starting Quarterback

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has been unable to orchestrate his team to victory thus far in 2020, failing to put a touchdown on the board in the team's loss Sunday to Miami. But head coach Adam Gase is sticking with Darnold as his starter, saying, "I think Sam is the starter and we […]

Green Bay Adds Tavon Austin To Active Roster

The Green Bay Packers are adding wide receiver Tavon Austin to the organization for the stretch run, giving quarterback Aaron Rodgers yet another potential deep-ball threat. Austin last appeared in the NFL last year as a member of the Cowboys, when he hauled in 13 receptions for 177 yards and one touchdown. Having previously been brought […]

Denver Adds Kyle Shurmur To QB Depth

The Denver Broncos played Sunday without a true quarterback on their roster, but they are on track to add another for the coming weeks in Kyle Shurmur, son of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Kyle has yet to throw a pass in the NFL, having been a member of the Chiefs' practice squad in 2019. The […]

Carolina Not Ruling D.J. Moore Out For Week 14

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (ankle) appeared to have sustained a serious ankle during Sunday's loss to Minnesota, needing to be carried off the field. But after X-rays of the injured ankle came back negative Monday, head coach Matt Rhule was not ready to rule the WR out for the Week 14 matchup against […]

Dalvin Cook On Track To Play In Week 13

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) temporarily left Sunday's contest against Carolina after sustaining an ankle injury before returning to action. After getting further treatment, Cook is not expected to miss time due to the ailment, paving the way for the star RB to suit up Sunday for a favorable matchup against Jacksonville. Cook's […]

Cowboys-Ravens Shifts To Tuesday For Week 13

The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens had been set to open Week 13 with a Thursday showdown, but they will instead close the week on the following Tuesday amid the COVID-19 outbreak within the Baltimore organization. With the Ravens still not having taken the field in Week 12 (which is scheduled to happen Wednesday), the […]

49ers Set To Play Next Two Home Games In Arizona

The San Francisco 49ers have been left without a home stadium in light of Santa Clara County's ban on contact sports that came down this past weekend. But acting swiftly, the 49ers appear to have found a temporary home inside the stadium of a divisional opponent -- Arizona. San Francisco will host Buffalo for Monday […]

Julian Edelman Lands On COVID-19 List Monday

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, which marks yet another setback for the veteran receiver during an injury riddled 2020. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Edelman's return to action has been clouded since being placed on […]

Washington-Pittsburgh Shifts To Monday For Week 13

The Washington Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers had been scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff during Week 13, putting them in the early slate. But following the move of Pittsburgh's Week 12 matchup against Baltimore to Wednesday, the NFL decided to shift the contest between Washington and the Steelers to Monday night, giving the […]

J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram II On Track To Play Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram II appeared destined to miss the team's Week 12 contest versus Pittsburgh after positive COVID-19 tests last week. But with the game being pushed to Wednesday afternoon due to the COVID-19 outbreak within the Ravens organization, both Dobbins and Ingram will have met the league's conditions […]

Will Fuller V Receives Six-Game Ban For PED Violation

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V will miss at least the remainder of the 2020 regular season after being tagged with a six-game suspension for violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy. Fuller claimed on Instagram that the substance was a medication he now realizes was not cleared under league protocol. Assuming that Houston does […]

Ravens-Steelers Shifts To Wednesday Amid COVID-19 Concerns

The Week 12 matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers has once again been shifted and is now set to happen Wednesday night, six days after its original scheduled kickoff. A consistent COVID-19 outbreak within the Baltimore organization -- while Pittsburgh has delivered positive tests of its own -- has put the game in […]

Jason Sanders Continues Stellar Season During Week 12

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders could be trending toward Pro Bowl honors in his third season following a pair of 51 and 54-yard field goals that he knocked through during Sunday's win versus the Jets. Sanders has gone 24-for-25 on field goals this year, while also going a perfect 26-for-26 on extra points. By ESPN's […]

Zane Gonzalez Misses Fifth Field Goal Of Season In Loss

Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez missed a 45-yard field goal in the closing minutes of Sunday's loss to New England, paving the way for the Patriots to drill a game-winning field goal of their own. The miss is the fifth of 2020 for Gonzalez, who has now gone 10-for-15 on kicks from 40 yards or […]

KhaDarel Hodge Notches Three-Catch Outing In Week 12

Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge hauled in three receptions (on three targets) for 31 yards during Sunday's win over the Jaguars, giving him back-to-back weeks with three catches to his credit. Hodge has been lightly utilized in the Browns' passing game this season, although his role has appeared to have been expanded in the […]

Chad Beebe Hauls In Game-Winning Reception In Week 12

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe made the first touchdown catch of his career with 46 seconds remaining in Sunday's win over Carolina, icing a double-digit second half comeback. With Adam Thielen (COVID-19) unavailable, Beebe stepped into a larger role during Week 12 and finished with seven receptions for 63 receiving yards. Beebe muffed a […]

Michael Badgley Sees Kicking Woes Continue During Week 12

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley entered Sunday's contest against Buffalo on a two-week streak of not having missed an extra point or field goal -- that streak came to an end in Week 12. Badgley missed his first kick of the day -- an extra point -- before making his only field goal attempt, […]

Keelan Cole Sr. Held In Check During Week 12 Defeat

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. had an opportunity to break out Sunday versus Cleveland with D.J. Chark Jr. (hip) ruled out, but that never came to fruition. Cole finished with three receptions (on six targets) for 44 yards against a stout Browns Defense, albeit one that was missing Denzel Ward (calf). Cole's upside […]

Drew Sample Hauls In Four Receptions During Week 12

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample showed a solid rapport with Brandon Allen during Sunday's loss to the Giants, bringing down four receptions for 40 yards. Sample's targets have fluctuated throughout 2020 with Joe Burrow under center, but he was able to deliver his best stat line since Week 7 with Allen as the QB. […]

Collin Johnson Hauls In 96 Receiving Yards, One TD In Week 12

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson may have logged just 10 offensive snaps last week, but he erupted for career-highs across the board during Sunday's loss to Cleveland. With Mike Glennon under center for the first time in 2020, Johnson saw eight targets, four of which he hauled in for a catch, including a 46-yard […]

Brian Flores Reiterates Tua Tagovailoa Is Starter When Healthy

The Miami Dolphins turned to veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to help them beat the Jets on Sunday due to the thumb injury sustained by Tua Tagovailoa (thumb) earlier in the week. After Fitzpatrick was removed from the starting gig earlier this year, and in light of his strong performance Sunday, head coach Brian Flores was […]

A.J. Green Logs Third Game Of 2020 Without Catch In Week 12

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green was able to haul in his first touchdown of the year last week versus Washington, but his production against the Giants on Sunday was the drastic opposite. Green figured to see his numbers take a downturn in wake of the injury to Joe Burrow (knee), which has paved the […]

Janoris Jenkins Departs Sunday With Non-Serious Knee Injury

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee) left Sunday's contest versus Denver shortly before halftime due to a knee injury before eventually being marked questionable to return. He never did make it back to the field, but it appears that he has avoided a serious knee injury, with Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football reporting that Jenkins […]