Broncos Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 18

The Denver Broncos defense has allowed 20.7 points per game and just 318 total yards per game (sixth-fewest in the NFL), but for fantasy purposes, they rank just 27th in the league in overall fantasy points. They average 4.9 fantasy points per game, the sixth-lowest mark in football. They'll be facing a very capable Los […]

Brandon McManus Finishes The Year Off The Radar

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus enters the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers tied with Mason Crosby as the No. 21 kicker in overall fantasy points, showing just how inconsistent he's been in a Broncos offense that is averaging a league-low 16 points per game. He's tied for the fifth-most field-goal […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Should Have Big Role Yet Again

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam reminded us that he's still in the NFL in the Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs when he caught three passes on six targets for a season-high 45 yards and his first touchdown of the year. It came after the Broncos put rookie tight end Greg Dulcich […]

Courtland Sutton Trending Down Entering Week 18

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton missed Weeks 14 and 15 due to a hamstring injury, but he has been back the last two games and has contributed nine catches on 13 targets for 108 scoreless yards. Sutton, like the rest of Denver's offense this year, has been a pretty big disappointment. He has scored […]

Jerry Jeudy On The W2/3 Borderline For Season Finale

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Friday and was removed from the final Week 18 injury report. He will be active on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers and is hoping to finish off the season strong. In the first meeting with LA in Week 6, Jeudy […]

Chase Edmonds Remains Off The Fantasy Radar

Although Denver Broncos running back Chase Edmonds could see a little more work in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday with Marlon Mack (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, he still cannot be trusted in starting fantasy lineups. In last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Edmonds had 10 […]

Latavius Murray Has Solid Matchup Against Chargers

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray will finish the 2022 season as the team's lead back in a Week 18 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. In his debut with Denver back in Week 6 in the first meeting with the Bolts, Murray handled 15 carries for 66 yards. The Chargers defense has been vulnerable […]

Russell Wilson Looking To End A Disappointing Season Strong

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is coming off one of his best games of the season when he threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and added two rushing scores in the Week 17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. But Wilson's first season in Denver has gone horribly wrong. He has a career-worst 60.8% […]

Adam Engel Joins Padres On One-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Adam Engel to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday. Engel became a free agent this offseason when the Chicago White Sox did not tender him a new deal for 2023. The 31-year-old glove-first player comes to San Diego after six years with the Pale Hose in which he […]

Dodgers Designate Trevor Bauer For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for assignment on Friday. They still have seven days to trade him, but it's hard to imagine that they'd be able to get anything of real value in return. The Dodgers are biting the bullet and will pay the remaining $22.5 million left on Bauer's deal […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Still Return Late In Playoffs

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the plan remains for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) to be available late in the playoffs. Garoppolo is able to put some weight on his still-healing fractured left foot. A return to the NFC Championship game is the most realistic option for the Niners, assuming they are […]

Bills Place Damar Hamlin On Injured Reserve

The Buffalo Bills placed safety Damar Hamlin on the Injured Reserve on Friday. Hamlin had a cardiac arrest on the field on Monday night in the Week 17 game against the Cincinnati Bengals and will not play again this season. The 24-year-old has been fighting for his life all week while in critical condition, but […]

Elijah Mitchell To Come Off IR On Saturday

The San Francisco 49ers will activate running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) from Injured Reserve on Saturday to the active roster. Mitchell is expected to be active for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals for the first time since Week 12. Because of the long layoff, it's unclear exactly how much Mitchell […]

Tyler Lockett Expected To Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that wide receiver Tyler Lockett (shin) "looked good today" in practice on Friday. When asked if he thinks Lockett will play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams (he's listed as questionable) on Sunday, Carroll said "oh yeah." Lockett was limited on Friday […]

Oliver Ortega Claimed Off Waivers By Twins

The Minnesota Twins claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers on Friday from the Los Angeles Angels and designated Blayne Enlow for assignment in a corresponding move. Ortega made 27 relief appearances for the Halos in 2022 in just his second major-league season and posted a 3.71 ERA (4.76 FIP), a 1.47 WHIP, one save, 33 […]

Darwinzon Hernandez Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez for assignment on Friday in order to make room on the 40-man roster for veteran third baseman Justin Turner. In his fourth big-league season in 2022, Hernandez disappointed and only pitched in 6 2/3 innings in the majors for Boston. He allowed 17 runs (16 earned) on […]

Rockies Claim Nick Mears Off Waivers From Rangers

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they claimed right-hander Nick Mears off waivers from the Texas Rangers. With the addition, the Rockies' 40-man roster now sits at 39 players. All three of Mears' major-league seasons in the last three years have come with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He only tossed two scoreless innings for the […]

Blue Jays Sign Drew Hutchison, Others Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-handers Drew Hutchison, Casey Lawrence and Julian Fernandez, catcher Rob Brantly and left-hander Paul Fry to minor-league deals on Friday that include invitations to spring training. Hutchison is probably the biggest name of the group, and he'll return to Toronto after playing the first three seasons of his career with […]

Padres Agree With Brent Honeywell Jr. Friday

The San Diego Padres and free-agent right-hander Brent Honeywell Jr. agreed to a split major-league deal on Friday, according to sources. Honeywell will make $725,000 if he's in the big leagues and $200,000 in the minor leagues. The 27-year-old former top prospect with the Tampa Bay Rays spent the 2022 in the minors with the […]

Jon Duplantier Signs Minor-League Deal With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent right-hander Jon Duplantier to a minor-league deal on Friday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Although seven of Duplantier's 19 major-league outings in two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks came as starts, he'll likely be competing for a spot in Philadelphia's Opening Day bullpen this spring. He did […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder, wrist) has been cleared to resume baseball activities this weekend, according to a team source. Tatis is recovering from multiple surgeries in 2022. He had surgery on a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder in September and has had two surgeries on the scaphoid bone in […]

Christian McCaffrey Cleared To Play Against Arizona

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle, knee) returned to practice on Friday and has been cleared to play in Week 18 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. McCaffrey was held out of practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some speculation that he may not play this weekend. The 26-year-old will be active […]

Deebo Samuel Off The Week 18 Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle, knee) has been removed from the Week 18 injury report and is expected to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. It will be Samuel's first game action since he sprained his left MCL and sprained his left ankle in […]

Christian Watson Cleared To Face The Lions

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Christian Watson (hip) was limited in practice all week but has been removed from Friday's final injury report for Week 18 and will play on Sunday night in the regular season finale against the Detroit Lions. The Packers will earn the NFC's final playoff spot with a win over […]

Jaylen Waddle Will Play In Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) returned to a full practice on Friday and has been removed from the final injury report. He will suit up on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets. Waddle put in limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. The Dolphins need to win […]

Noah Fant Doesn't Carry An Injury Designation

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (knee) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Fant will be available for this must-win game, but fantasy managers considering using him as a touchdown-dependent TE2 shouldn't forget about […]

Kenneth Walker III, DeeJay Dallas Good To Go

Seattle Seahawks running backs Kenneth Walker III (ankle, illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) were both removed from the final injury report on Friday and will play in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams. Meanwhile, Travis Homer (ankle) is listed as doubtful to play. A win on Sunday and a Lions win over the Packers […]

Tyler Lockett Questionable Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (shin) is listed as questionable for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Lockett returned to practice on Friday after sitting out the previous two days, and he is determined to suit up this weekend in a must-win game, according to head coach […]

Tony Pollard Will Play In Week 18

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) practiced in full all week and will play in the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Pollard was removed from Friday's final injury report and is just 12 rushing yards shy of his first 1,000-yard season. It's been a great season for the […]

Miles Sanders Good To Go Against Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (knee) was a full participant in Friday's practice and was removed from the final Week 18 injury report. He will suit up in Sunday's regular season finale against the New York Giants. In a game the Eagles need to win in order to secure a first-round bye in the […]