MarShawn Lloyd Ramping Up his Rehab

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) appears to be ramping up his rehab, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported last week. Lloyd has not returned to practice with the rest of the team yet, but he was seen working up a sweat on a side field last week. The Packers could really use Lloyd right […]

Has Sean Tucker Earned Himself a Bigger Role Going Forward?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that "it's hard to say" if running back Sean Tucker will see more playing time even when Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) comes back, according to the Pewter Report. The Bucs may go with a hot-hand approach to their backfield when Irving gets cleared to return […]

Chris Godwin to do More in Practice This Week?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) will be worked in more in practice this week and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Is it possible that Godwin will be ready to play in Week 12 versus the […]

Bucky Irving to be Worked in More in Practice This Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) will be worked in more this week during practice and then be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Irving has not played since Week 4, but the 23-year-old returned to limited practices […]

Michael Penix Jr. Heads to Injured Reserve, Could Need Full Knee Reconstruction

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is headed to Injured Reserve after aggravating a bone bruise and knee sprain from earlier this season, sources tell Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Penix also has damage to his ACL, which could require a full knee reconstruction. The young lefty signal-caller will be forced to miss at […]

C.J. Stroud Still in Concussion Protocol, Status for Week 12 Unclear

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said on Monday that quarterback C.J. Stroud (head) is still in the league's concussion protocol, according to Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle. Stroud's status for the upcoming Thursday night contest against the Buffalo Bills in Week 12 is currently unclear. "We'll see how the week goes," Ryans said. […]

Justin Fields Being Benched Going into Week 12

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the New York Jets are making a change at quarterback and will bench Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, according to a source. Through 11 weeks, the Jets rank dead-last in the league in passing yards per game under Fields. The 26-year-old has limited the turnovers (one […]

Tyrod Taylor Taking Over as Jets' Starting QB

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the New York Jets are making a change at quarterback and will bench Justin Fields in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor, according to a source. The Jets will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12 and rank last in the league in passing yards per game with 139.9. Fields […]

Josh Jacobs' Knee Injury is Not Serious, but he Could Miss Week 12

Green Bay Packers standout running back Josh Jacobs' knee is structurally sound, and he won't require surgery, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jacobs is considered day-to-day, but he could still miss the Week 12 divisional contest against the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN's Rob Demovsky is reporting that Jacobs is "week-to-week." The good news is […]

Kenneth Gainwell Worth a Pickup After Two-Touchdown Game?

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kenneth Gainwell had nine rushing attempts for 24 yards in the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, adding a season-high seven receptions on eight targets for 81 yards and receiving touchdowns. The 26-year-old played 63% of the offensive snaps, his second-highest mark of the year, but it coincided […]

Kirk Cousins Could Start for Falcons for the Rest of the Season

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has been the most expensive backup QB in the NFL this year, could be forced into starting duties under center for the rest of the year after Michael Penix Jr. (knee) suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury in Sunday's overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Penix is seeking a […]

Devin Singletary Scores Twice Despite Lackluster Rushing Numbers

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary averaged only 2.8 yards per carry on the ground (44 yards) in the 27-20 loss to the visiting Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, but he scored two touchdowns and had a season-high 16 rushing attempts. It was a high-volume day for New York's rushing attack, […]

Jordan Love Battles Through Shoulder Injury to Toss Two Touchdowns

It wasn't an amazing statistical day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love in the 27-20 victory in Week 11 over the New York Giants on Sunday, but he did manage to throw a touchdown pass for the first time since Week 8. Love finished the game going 13-for-24 passing for 174 yards, two touchdowns, […]

Kenneth Walker III Goes Over 100 Scrimmage Yards, Ends Touchdown Drought

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III got into the end zone for only the third time this year and the first time since Week 3 in the 21-19 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Walker led Seattle with 16 carries for 67 yards on the ground and a […]

Christian Watson Breaks Out With First Two Touchdowns of the Year

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson broke out in his fourth game of the season in Sunday's 27-20 win on the road at MetLife Stadium against the New York Giants, catching four of his five targets for 46 yards and his first two touchdowns of the season. Watson didn't make his 2025 debut until […]

James Cook Continues Strong Season With 100-Plus Scrimmage Yards, Touchdown

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook wasn't very efficient on the ground in Sunday's 44-32 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11, but he still managed to go over 100 scrimmage yards while securing his first receiving touchdown of the year. Cook had 16 rushing attempts for 48 yards on the ground […]

Josh Naylor, Mariners Finalizing Five-Year Contract

First baseman Josh Naylor and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year contract on Sunday evening, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Mariners will now keep Naylor around for the foreseeable future after acquiring him at this year's trade deadline from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 28-year-old Canadian left-handed slugger hit .299 […]

Elijah Moore a Healthy Scratch Against Buccaneers

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Elijah Moore is a healthy scratch for the team's Week 11 contest on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's a bit of a surprise that Moore is inactive with fellow wideout Keon Coleman benched for missing a team meeting on Friday. The Bills will also be without tight end Dalton […]

Kris Boyd Critically Wounded After Being Shot in Manhattan

The New York Post is reporting that New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd (abdomen) was shot and critically wounded early on Sunday morning in Manhattan and is "now clinging to life" at Bellevue Hospital, police and sources said. The 29-year-old Boyd was shot in the abdomen after a dispute turned violent. Sources said the shooter […]

Keon Coleman Disciplined After Missing Team Meeting

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is inactive on Sunday as a healthy scratch against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 because he missed a team meeting on Friday morning, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Until then, the Bills planned to play him, but their plans changed after […]

Cade Stover Returning From Injured Reserve in Week 11

Houston Texans tight end Cade Stover (foot) was activated from Injured Reserve this weekend and is officially active on Sunday in Week 11 against the division-rival Tennessee Titans. Stover will return for just his second game played this season. The 25-year-old caught all four of his targets for 22 yards in the Week 1 loss […]

Jeffery Simmons Officially Active in Week 11

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (hamstring) is officially active for a Week 11 divisional matchup on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Simmons was listed as questionable for this contest, but he'll make his return after missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury. It's a definite boost for a Titans defense coming […]

Calvin Ridley Making his Return Against Texans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hamstring), who was listed as questionable for Week 11 against the division-rival Houston Texans, is officially active on Sunday after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. It's good news for a Titans team coming off their bye, but fantasy managers probably still aren't very excited to […]

KeAndre Lambert-Smith a Healthy Scratch in Jacksonville

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith is a healthy scratch for the team's Week 11 contest on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lambert-Smith was unable to play in the Week 10 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a hamstring injury, but the 23-year-old fifth-rounder returned to a full practice this week and […]

Quentin Johnston Active in Week 11

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (shin) is officially active for Sunday's game on the road in Jacksonville against the Jaguars in Week 11. Johnston was officially listed as questionable to play this weekend, but he has been cleared and will be active against Jacksonville. The 24-year-old former first-rounder did most of his damage […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Officially Ruled Out Against Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) is officially inactive for the Week 11 game on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Thomas suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 9 and will now miss a second straight game. The good news is that Thomas was able to practice this week (three limited showings), […]

Tyler Lockett Cleared for Excellent Week 11 Matchup on Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice with a knee injury, but he put in full practices on Friday and Saturday and has been cleared to play in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN. In a pristine matchup, Lockett […]

Demarcus Robinson Falls Further Down the WR Depth Chart

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Demarcus Robinson hasn't made much of an impact in the passing game in his first year in the Bay Area despite the 49ers being one of the most banged-up teams in the NFL. Through seven games (one start) in 2025, Robinson has caught 11 of his 21 targets for 142 […]

Darnell Washington has Favorable Matchup but Still Hard to Trust

Pittsburgh Steelers big-bodied tight end Darnell Washington caught his only touchdown of the season and the second of his career in the first matchup against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 16, but it came on just three catches (five targets) for two yards. Since then, the 6-foot-7, 264-pound unit has caught five passes for […]

Joey Meneses Signs Minor-League Deal With A's

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Joey Meneses signed a minor-league deal with the Athletics on Saturday, sources told Francys Romero. Meneses did not surface in the big leagues during the 2025 season, instead spending all of his time at Triple-A Syracuse in the New York Mets' organization, where he slashed .264/.321/.444 with 11 home runs, 55 […]