Nationals Trade For Josh Bell

The Washington Nationals acquired first baseman Josh Bell from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday in exchange for young pitchers Wil Crowe and Eddy Yean. Bell set career highs in almost every category when he made his first All-Star team in 2019 by hitting .277 with 37 home runs and 116 RBI, but he regressed in […]

Phillip Lindsay, Bradley Chubb Miss Another Practice

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (hip) and defensive end Bradley Chubb (ankle) are sitting out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Lindsay will be a game-time decision in Week 16 against the Chargers. He's been bothered by injuries for much of the year, and his performance has suffered in the second […]

Kyle Rudolph, Alexander Mattison, Eric Kendricks Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot), running back Alexander Mattison (concussion) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) have been ruled out for Friday's Christmas Day game against the Saints. Rudolph will miss his third straight game. Irv Smith Jr. has seven catches for 100 yards and one touchdown in the last two games with Rudolph […]

Carlton Davis To Be A Game-Time Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that cornerback Carlton Davis (groin) will be a game-time decision for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Davis, a third-year starter, hasn't practiced this week after leaving the Week 15 game early with a groin injury. The 23-year-old is on the wrong side of questionable for […]

Broncos Defense Facing Chargers For Second Time

The Denver Broncos and their 21st-ranked defense will square off against the division-rival Chargers and their seventh-ranked offense under impressive rookie quarterback Justin Herbert for the second time in 2020 in Week 16. Denver allowed 30 points in the Week 8 last-second victory. Herbert went 29-for-43 for 278 yards passing, three touchdowns and two interceptions. […]

Brandon McManus To Return Against Chargers

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and will be available to kick in Week 16 against the Chargers after sitting out the Week 15 loss to the Bills. Taylor Russolino, who filled in for McManus last week, will head back to the practice squad. McManus made all four […]

Noah Fant On The Rise Entering Week 16

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had his best game of the season in Week 15 against the Bills, securing eight of a season-high 11 targets for 68 yards and his third touchdown of the year. The matchup against the Chargers this weekend isn't as promising, although they have allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to […]

Antonio Gibson Has A Chance To Play

Washington Football Team rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) went through individual drills for the second day in a row on Thursday and has a chance to play in Week 16 against the Panthers. The 22-year-old has missed the last two games while dealing with a painful case of turf toe, but he could be […]

Alex Smith Trending In The Wrong Direction?

The sense from the Washington Football Team this week has been that it would be challenging for quarterback Alex Smith (calf) to return from his calf injury in Week 16 against the Panthers. As of Thursday, Dwayne Haskins Jr. is taking the starting repetitions at practice and is tracking to start on Sunday against Carolina. […]

K.J. Hamler Shouldn't Be Owned In Single-Year Formats

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler broke out for 86 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 14 win over the Panthers. But he had just two catches on three targets, proving to be an outlier, especially after he caught just one of four targets last Saturday against the Bills for four yards. Hamler […]

Jerry Jeudy Trying To Break Out Of Slump

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy appears to have hit the proverbial rookie wall. He hasn't had more than three catches in a game since Week 10 against the Raiders and had only one reception on five targets for 19 yards in last week's loss to Buffalo. But he'll get a Chargers Defense in Week […]

Tim Patrick Must Find End Zone To Help Fantasy Managers

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick leads the team's receivers in touchdowns this year with six, but the entire team's wide receiver corps is a dice roll given the unpredictable and inconsistent nature of the offense as a whole this year and second-year quarterback Drew Lock. Patrick has been the team's most consistent wideout and […]

Melvin Gordon III Facing Old Team Again This Weekend

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III will face his old team, the Chargers, for the second time this season in Week 16. He'll be hoping for a better performance after carrying the ball eight times for just 26 yards against them back in Week 8. He also had a season-high six receptions for 21 […]

Drew Lock Can't Be Trusted Against Chargers

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock had one of his better games this year against the Chargers back in Week 8, throwing for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the last-second win over their division rivals. Lock threw for a season-high four touchdowns and 280 yards against Carolina in Week 14, but he returned […]

Giants Optimistic On Daniel Jones In Week 16

The New York Giants are really optimistic that quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) can return to play in Week 16 against the Ravens after sitting out the Week 15 loss to the Browns. Head coach Joe Judge said he was "really encouraged" when asked how optimistic he was about Jones and added that the second-year […]

Ronald Jones II Officially Ruled Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (finger) has been officially ruled out for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Jones also remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and was doubtful to play heading into this week after having surgery to put a pin into his broken finger before Week 15. Leonard Fournette took […]

Carlos Carrasco A Potential Trade Chip?

The Cleveland Indians could include right-hander Carlos Carrasco in a trade package with shortstop Francisco Lindor, much like the Red Sox did when they included starting pitcher David Price and All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts in a trade package to the Dodgers. It wouldn't be surprising to see Cleveland make a move like this, with Carrasco […]

Trevor Bauer Not Considering One-Year Deals

Free-agent starting pitcher and National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is weighing multiple offers on the table, but he won't be considering one-year deals. It makes sense that the 29-year-old right-hander wouldn't forego the security and lucrative nature of the best multi-year deals he will likely ever command on the open market after the […]

Tigers Sign Jose Urena

The Detroit Tigers signed right-hander Jose Urena to a one-year, $3.25 million deal on Wednesday night. Urena can make $250,000 in performance bonuses based on starts. The 29-year-old spent the last six years with the Marlins, going 32-46 with a 4.60 ERA in 142 games (98 starts). The shortened 2020 season was a rough one […]

Tom Brady Set To Play In 300th Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will play in his 300th career NFL game in Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday in the very same NFL city where he made his NFL debut back in 2000. Counting the postseason, Brady will be playing in his 341st career game. He'll become only the 12th player […]

Jason Garrett Expected To Call Plays Sunday

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that the plan is to have offensive coordinator Jason Garrett calling the plays in Week 16 against the Ravens. There are still some logistical measures to be worked out, but Garrett is expected to be back in the fold after missing the Week 15 loss to the […]

Jedrick Wills Jr. Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed rookie offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday and also added wide receiver Ryan Switzer to the practice-squad COVID-19 list. Wills, the 10th overall pick out of Alabama, will be forced to sit out in Week 16 against the Jets on Sunday, even if he was just […]

Carson Wentz Handling Benching Like A Pro

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson has been impressed with the way quarterback Carson Wentz has handled losing the starting job to rookie Jalen Hurts. ESPN reported last week that Wentz was unhappy with the current situation and that he was "not interested" in backing up Hurts. But Pederson said Wentz hasn't allowed the switch […]

Darrell Bevell Won't Coach On Saturday

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell, who was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19, will not coach the team in Week 16 on Saturday against the Buccaneers, according to sources. Bevell will be the first head coach to miss a game this year due to COVID-19 protocols. Wide […]

Alex Smith Has A Good Day At Practice

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) returned to practice on Wednesday and had a "really good day." Smith was officially limited, but he has a chance to return in Week 16 against the Panthers after sitting out last weekend. Washington had hoped all along that Smith's absence was just a one-week thing, and it's […]

Tre'Quan Smith Misses Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (ankle) and offensive lineman Andrus Peat (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Smith injured his ankle in the Week 15 loss to the Chiefs and is not off to a good start to the week, especially on a short week against the Vikings on Christmas Day on Friday. […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Sits Out Of Practice

Chicago Bears kick returner/running back Cordarrelle Patterson (knee) and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Patterson avoided a serious knee injury in the Week 15 win over the Vikings, but it doesn't mean that he'll be able to play in Week 16 against the Jaguars. Losing the 29-year-old for this weekend […]

Chris Carson, Carlos Dunlap Limited

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Barring setbacks later this week, both players should suit up in Week 16 against the Rams. Carson was the lead back last week against Washington but saw his three-game touchdown streak snapped when backup Carlos […]

Kyle Rudolph, Eric Kendricks Don't Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. Rudolph has missed the last two games and appears to be on track to miss his third straight contest on a short week against the Saints on Christmas Day this Friday. Irv Smith Jr. has caught seven passes […]

Aaron Jones, Allen Lazard Limited In Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (toe), wide receiver Allen Lazard (core, wrist) and linebacker Za'Darius Smith (ankle, neck, thumb) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. Jones totaled 158 yards and a touchdown last week against the Panthers and will be a top-five fantasy running back against a Titans Defense that is allowing […]