Mets, Joey Lucchesi Avoid Aribtration

The New York Mets and left-hander Joey Lucchesi avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $1.15 million deal, according to a source. It's the exact same salary he made in 2022 while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. Lucchesi went on a minor-league rehab assignment in September but didn't pitch at all in […]

Broncos Defense A Top-Five Unit For Week 16

The Denver Broncos defense was solid for fantasy managers in their Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals when they held them to 15 points and intercepted three passes. On Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday, they'll get another great matchup against a Baker Mayfield-led offense that is extremely banged up on […]

Brandon McManus An Unexciting Streamer Against Rams

Even though the Los Angeles Rams defense has allowed the third-most fantasy points per game (8.4) to kickers this year, Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus will have a low ceiling and low floor in the Christmas Day game between these two clubs on Sunday. The 31-year-old will be kicking indoors in Los Angeles this weekend, […]

Greg Dulcich Has More Upside With Russell Wilson Back

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich really suffered with quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) sidelined in last week's win over the Arizona Cardinals, as he caught just one of his two targets from backup Brett Rypien for a season-low-tying 11 yards. It was actually the third time in Dulcich's first nine NFL games that he's […]

Jerry Jeudy Could Have More Competition For Targets

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has seen 17 targets in the last two games, catching 15 of them for 149 yards and three touchdowns. All three of his touchdowns came in Week 14 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first of two games that teammate Courtland Sutton (hamstring) has missed due to injury. […]

Marlon Mack Only Playable If Latavius Murray Sits

Denver Broncos running back Marlon Mack has scored in back-to-back weeks now after previously not finding the end zone since 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts. However, unless lead back Latavius Murray (foot) is limited or unable to play entirely on Christmas Day against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16, Mack won't have standalone fantasy […]

Russell Wilson Back To Being A QB2 In Week 16

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (concussion) is no longer on the team's injury report and will play in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams on the road on Christmas Day this Sunday. Wilson missed the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals due to a concussion he suffered the week prior, but he'll return […]

Titans Put Ben Jones On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans placed center Ben Jones (concussion) and cornerback Terrance Mitchell (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and signed offensive lineman Daniel Munyer to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Jones and Mitchell will miss the rest of the regular season and the first round of the postseason (if the Titans qualify). Jones […]

Marquise Brown, Greg Dortch Limited Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Marquise Brown (groin) and Greg Dortch (knee) were both limited participants in Thursday's practice. Dortch was also limited in Wednesday's practice, but Brown is making his first appearance on the Week 16 practice report on Thursday. It doesn't seem like a significant injury, but his status for Sunday night's game against […]

Brandin Cooks, Chris Moore Listed As Questionable

Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Chris Moore (foot) are both listed as questionable to play on Saturday on Christmas Eve against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Cooks was able to practice in full the last two days and is fully expected to end his three-game absence. The Texans already ruled Nico […]

Jakobi Meyers, Tyquan Thornton Questionable

New England Patriots wide receivers Jakobi Meyers (shoulder) and Tyquan Thornton (knee) are both listed as questionable for the Week 16 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Meyers and Thornton were able to practice on a limited basis this week, so they have a good shot at playing on Christmas Eve. DeVante Parker (concussion) […]

Rhamondre Stevenson Listed As Questionable

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is listed as questionable to play in Week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday on Christmas Eve. Stevenson was limited in practice all week after going for a season-high 172 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries in last week's loss to the Las Vegas […]

Trevor Bauer Reinstated On Thursday

An arbitrator upheld an unpaid 194-game suspension for Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer on Thursday and reinstated him, effectively immediately, with his loss of pay covering the 144 games he was suspended for during the 2022 season. In addition, the arbitrator docked Bauer's salary for the first 50 games of the 2023 campaign. […]

Nationals Claim Jeter Downs Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals claimed infielder Jeter Downs off waivers on Thursday, according to a source. Downs was a former top shortstop prospect for the Boston Red Sox, but he became available this offseason when Boston designated him for assignment last week. The 24-year-old has fallen considerably as a top prospect while underwhelming at the Triple-A […]

Red Sox Release Eric Hosmer

The Boston Red Sox released first baseman Eric Hosmer on Thursday, according to a source. Boston had designated Hosmer for assignment last week, but he obviously didn't attract any attention and will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 33-year-old was traded by the San Diego Padres to Boston at the […]

Mike Moustakas Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Mike Moustakas for assignment on Thursday to make room on the roster for recently signed catcher Curt Casali. Moustakas, a three-time All-Star, played in 78 games for the Reds last season and hit just .214/.295/.345 with a .640 OPS, seven home runs, 25 RBI, 30 runs scored and two stolen […]

Reds Sign Curt Casali On Thursday

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent catcher Curt Casali to a one-year, $5 million contract on Thursday. The deal includes a mutual option for the 2024 season. In a corresponding move, veteran infielder Mike Moustakas was designated for assignment. Casali will return to the Reds after playing for them from 2018-2020, when he swung the bat […]

Drew Smyly In Agreement With The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal on Thursday that includes a $10 million mutual option ($2.5 million buyout) for the 2025 season, according to a source familiar with the deal. Smyly will receive $8 million next year and $8.5 million in 2024. The 33-year-old southpaw will […]

Chris Streveler Elevated To Active Roster

The New York Jets elevated quarterback Chris Streveler from the practice squad to the active roster for the Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, opening the door for a possible package of plays in Week 16. Mike White (ribs) has been ruled out for the second straight week with some broken ribs, so Streveler […]

James Robinson A Healthy Scratch Again Thursday

New York Jets running back James Robinson is once again a healthy scratch for the Thursday night game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16. Rookie Zonovan Knight (ankle) was questionable for this game, but he is suiting up, leaving Robinson as the odd man out of the Jets backfield yet again. Knight should see […]

Jarvis Landry Going On Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday. The Saints ruled Landry out for Week 16 against his former team, the Cleveland Browns, on Saturday, but now he'll miss the final three regular season games. If the Saints somehow win the NFC South, Landry would also be […]

Chris Olave, Jarvis Landry Ruled Out For Week 16

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (hamstring) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) have both been ruled out for the Week 16 contest versus the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. Olave missed practice all week and Landry missed the last two days of practice after popping up on the injury report on Wednesday. Landry hasn't been much […]

Latavius Murray Won't Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett said that running back Latavius Murray (foot) and wide receiver Kendall Hinton (hamstring) will not practice on Thursday, but it's mostly precautionary with the team practicing on indoor turf. Murray was listed as limited in the first practice of the week on Wednesday, so this is technically a downgrade. […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Hopeful To Play On Christmas Day

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (hip) is feeling better this week and is hopeful to play in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day this Sunday. Apparently Wilson was very close to playing in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills but was ultimately held out as a precaution. The […]

Chiefs Not Optimistic About Mecole Hardman

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid didn't sound optimistic on wide receiver Mecole Hardman's (abdomen) status for Week 16 against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. "I'm not sure he's where he needs to be," Reid said. Meanwhile, Reid said he feels "pretty good" about tight end Blake Bell (hip) make his return this weekend […]

Courtland Sutton To Be Limited Again Thursday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (hamstring) will be a limited participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Sutton has missed the last two games, but the Broncos came into Week 16 very hopeful that he would play this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams on Christmas Day. Even if the 27-year-old […]

Hayden Hurst Questionable For Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst (calf) is listed as questionable to play on Saturday against the New England Patriots in Week 16. Hurst hasn't played since Week 13, but he was limited in practice all week and is trending toward making his return on Christmas Eve. The 29-year-old will be a TE2 streamer if […]

Tee Higgins Carries No Injury Designation

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will play in Week 16 against the New England Patriots on Saturday on Christmas Eve. Higgins played just one offensive snap in Week 14 after aggravated his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but he played in last week's win over the […]

Ryan Tannehill Out, Malik Willis To Make Third Start

The Tennessee Titans have ruled out quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) for the Week 16 game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Rookie Malik Willis will make the third start of his career on Christmas Eve. Tannehill was facing an uphill battle to play after re-injuring his right ankle in the Week 15 loss to the […]

Khalil Herbert Will Play In Week 16

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (hip) will be activated from Injured Reserve ahead of the Week 16 game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Herbert has been trending toward making his return all week after returning to practice on Tuesday. The 24-year-old hasn't played since getting hurt in […]