Jaguars Put 12 Practice Squad Players On Reserve/COVID-19 List

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced Saturday that they have placed 12 of their practice squad players on the league’s reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday’s contest against Detroit. At this point, there’s no reason to believe that the game between the Lions and Jaguars is in jeopardy, as Jacksonville is reportedly making the move as a precaution.... Read More

J.K. Dobbins Not A Season-Long Starting Option At This Stage

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins entered the season as a borderline Top 100 fantasy selection due to his multifaceted abilities out of the backfield. Even with veteran Mark Ingram II holding down primary running back duties, Gus Edwards has now emerged as Ingram’s primary backup, leaving Dobbins somewhat out in the cold. He played... Read More

Jordan Akins Will Miss Sunday’s Game

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins (ankle/concussion) will not suit up Sunday against Tennessee, as he was not a part of the team’s traveling party. Akins will now be sidelined for the second consecutive week, paving the way for Darren Fells to remain the team’s primary tight end. Fells is a low-end TE streamer option... Read More

Colts Defense Adds Sheldon Day For Sunday’s Contest

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Sheldon Day has been added to the team’s active roster ahead of Sunday’s game versus Cincinnati, adding another key defensive piece to a unit that has been the highest-scoring defense in traditional ESPN formats this year. Day, who is set to make his Colts debut Sunday, was hampered by a knee... Read More

Sony Michel, Two Other Patriots Land On Reserve/COVID-19 List

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (undisclosed), offensive lineman Shaq Mason, and defensive end Derek Rivers have all been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday’s game versus Denver. Placement on the list does not necessarily mean that players had to test positive for the virus, with it also being utilized for those... Read More

Cowboys Defense May Get Leighton Vander Esch Back Monday

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) is trending in the right direction of playing Monday against Arizona, per head coach Mike McCarthy. Vander Esch sustained a broken collarbone during Week 1 and has been sidelined since. Even if the Cowboys eventually get the former Pro Bowl linebacker back in the mix, the combination of... Read More

Denver Releases Blake Bortles; Indication Drew Lock Should Play

The tenure for veteran quarterback Blake Bortles with the Denver Broncos was short-lived, as he was released Saturday before appearing in a game with the team. The decision to move on from Bortles ahead of Sunday’s game versus New England is an extremely strong indicator that Drew Lock (shoulder), who is still tagged as questionable... Read More

Michael Pittman Jr. Runs On Turf Saturday During Rehab

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (calf) is on the rehab trail after undergoing surgery to help alleviate compartment leg syndrome, and he tweeted Saturday that he was able to run on turf, which is surely a step in the right direction as it pertains to his return. Ineligible to return until at least... Read More

Green Bay Activates Equanimeous St. Brown For Sunday’s Game

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown (knee) has been added to the team’s active roster for Sunday’s game versus Tampa Bay. St. Brown has been sidelined this season due to a knee injury, not having appeared in a regular-season contest since 2018. His return further bolsters a Packers wide receiving corps that will... Read More

Noah Fant Deemed Out For Sunday’s Game

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) has been officially ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Patriots. Despite having been a limited practice participant throughout the week, Denver will ultimately opt to hold Fant out, further limiting the team’s offensive options with Melvin Gordon III (illness) also sidelined. Jake Butt and Nick Vannett figure... Read More

Sammy Watkins Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been officially deemed out for Monday’s game versus Buffalo. The hamstring injury that Watkins sustained last week may keep him on the shelf for an extended period, but the team was at least considering the idea that he could return as soon as Monday. Without Watkins... Read More

Buffalo Expects To Have Zack Moss Back Monday

Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (toe) is expected back in the running back equation for Monday’s contest versus Kansas City. Moss has missed each of the team’s previous three outings due to a toe injury, but he now figures to slot in as the primary backup to Devin Singletary. While Moss has carved out... Read More

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for October 17, 2020

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 10/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With only two games on the slate, we'll be breaking down each game with pitchers and hitters to target from each. I would recommend using some caution here and responsible bankroll management as this is our final two-game... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/15/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you’re hankering for an age when rotations were clear cut and the next day’s starting pitcher was known well in advance during the postseason, today is not the slate for you. Instead, we bring you Clayton Kershaw as the cream of the crop, but even he was scratched from his start just two days... Read More

Rams Defense Loses Jordan Fuller; In Strong Spot Versus 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams placed safety Jordan Fuller (shoulder, neck) on Injured Reserve Tuesday, meaning that they’ll be without the rookie for at least the next three weeks. Despite his loss, the Rams Defense is in an excellent position during Week 6 versus San Francisco, who saw quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) look less than 100 percent last... Read More

Davante Adams Likely To Return Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) suited up for practice Monday, a step in the right direction that he’ll be cleared in time to play Sunday against Tampa Bay. Adams had reportedly wanted to play last Monday versus Atlanta, but was held back ahead of the team’s bye week as a means of... Read More

Ravens Defense Remains Cream Of Crop In Week 6

The Baltimore Ravens Defense may not have the same notable names as years past, but the group has been tremendous in 2020 and is in line to continue that success Sunday versus Philadelphia. Ranking as the second-highest scoring defense in ESPN’s traditional scoring, Baltimore has compiled 16 sacks, seven fumble recoveries and three interceptions through... Read More

Alexander Mattison In Line For Substantial Workload Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is slated to take over starting running back duties for Sunday’s game versus Atlanta due to the adductor injury to Dalvin Cook (groin). DFS sites have already adjusted Mattison’s price tag, so unfortunately fantasy managers will have to pony up a pretty penny, but season-long managers can attempt to snag... Read More

Kenny Golladay Begins Favorable Stretch Sunday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay has shown a quick acclimation process back into the mix, having recorded receiving touchdowns in each of his first two games this year. Coming off the team’s bye week, Golladay will get back-to-back extremely favorable matchups against Jacksonville and Atlanta, both of whom are in the bottom five around... Read More

Aaron Jones Faces Stout Buccaneers Rush Defense Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will have to overcome the league’s top rush defense if he is to continue his excellent start to 2020 on Sunday. The Buccaneers Defense has limited the opposition to just 58.4 yards per game on the ground; Jones has rushed for more than that in each of his... Read More

Patriots Return To Facility Wednesday, Eye Thursday Practice

The New England Patriots are slated to make their return to the field Sunday against Denver, but the first step in that process is getting back to the team’s facility, which is expected to happen Wednesday. But despite their presence there, New England isn’t slated to practice, with that first time back out penciled in... Read More

Cardinals Defense Adds Prince Amukamara To Secondary

The Arizona Cardinals have added veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara to the fold after having brought the Glendale, Ariz., native in for a visit last week. Amukamara was released just before the start of the 2020 regular season by Las Vegas, having served as a full-time starter since 2012 with the Giants, Jaguars, and Bears. It’s... Read More

Corey Davis, Adam Humphries Officially Out For Tuesday

Tennessee Titans wide receivers Corey Davis and Adam Humphries have both been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest after having tested positive for COVID-19. Both are currently on the COVID-19 reserve list and were not activated in time for kickoff, putting the onus at receiver on A.J. Brown, with Cody Hollister, Kalif Raymond and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine all expected... Read More

Zack Moss Will Miss Tuesday’s Game With Toe Injury

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Titans, paving the way for Devin Singletary to be the primary bell-cow runner coming out of the backfield. Moss’ absence marks his third straight game on the sidelines, with Buffalo opting to play it safe with the rookie... Read More

Chris Hogan Lands On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve as of Tuesday after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after being carted off the field Sunday versus Arizona. Josh Malone was added to the team’s practice squad and could be a weapon at wideout Sunday versus Miami if he’s... Read More

Bills Defense Loses Tre’Davious White For Tuesday’s Game

The Buffalo Bills Defense will not have cornerback Tre’Davious White (back) active for Tuesday’s game against the Titans. With White unavailable, expect Taron Johnson to be his primary fill-in at the corner slot. For those fantasy managers that rolled the dice on the Bills’ defense in season-long formats, the loss of White is certainly a... Read More

John Brown Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (calf) will miss Tuesday’s game against Tennessee, marking his first absence of the season. Brown has been hampered by a calf injury, with Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley likely to see larger roles in the passing game with Brown out of the mix. After seeing 10 targets in Week... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/13/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

For those who have not been scared off by FanDuel’s live scoring bungle, the two-game Championship Series extravaganza returns Tuesday. Not surprisingly, Monday featured a bushel of key home runs, and the nature of FD’s scoring means that isolating those bats moving forward will be paramount. Whether you’re aiming for roster variance or a last-minute... Read More

Jacksonville Releases Stephen Hauschka After Rough Week 5

The Jacksonville Jaguars released kicker Stephen Hauschka on Monday after he missed both field-goal attempts that he had in Sunday’s loss to Houston. The team brought in Jon Brown as their new kicker, marking the fifth different kicker that will start for the Jaguars this season. Having been a full-time kicker since 2011 with Seattle... Read More

Indianapolis Sticks With Philip Rivers As Starting QB For Week 6

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday that Philip Rivers would remain the team’s starting quarterback moving forward after a rocky performance Sunday against Cleveland. The question of Rivers’ removal exists primarily due to the presence of Jacoby Brissett as his backup, who had previously served as the organization’s starter in 2017 and ‘19.... Read More