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Michael Pittman Jr. Could Play In Week 3
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (quadriceps) has "made some good progress" with his injured quad and could return in Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "Hoping it's just a one game thing," Reich said. Without Pittman available in Week 2, Indy's offense was unable to get […]
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Randy Arozarena Back In Lineup Monday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Luis Garcia, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Arozarena will return after missing the last two games, but he's ready to go to begin the week and should be returned to all […]
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Dalton Schultz Expected To Avoid Long-Term Absence
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz's (knee) MRI exam revealed some positive news, as the damage to his right knee could have been more substantial after he was injured in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He's expected to avoid a significant absence, according to a person close to the situation. However, the […]
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Joe Flacco Will Start In Week 3
New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco will start in Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to sources. Zach Wilson (knee) is progressing well, but he will not play in Week 3 under any circumstances. The Jets want Wilson to be 110 percent healthy before he returns to the field. It helps that Flacco led […]
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Cal Raleigh's Thumb Still Bothering Him
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh's left thumb is still bothering him on defense and on offense, and he's available only in an emergency on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Raleigh will miss his second straight game on Monday and should be considered day-to-day for now. In his second major-league season for Seattle, Raleigh is […]
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Julio Rodriguez Remains Out Monday
Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. According to MLB.com's Corey Brock, Rodriguez took 30 to 35 swings off a tee on Sunday and is "feeling better," according to manager Scott Servais. There is no timetable for Rodriguez's return, but an injured […]
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Josh Gordon Promoted To Active Roster
The Tennessee Titans are elevating wide receiver Josh Gordon from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night's game against the Buffalo Bills, according to his agent, Zac Hiller. "Josh just needs opportunities to prove that he's still the incredible player and talent he's always been," Hiller said. It could be an early […]
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Mike Evans Suspended One Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has been suspended one game for his actions during a fight on the field in Week 2 with New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore. It's the second time that Evans has been suspended for a game because of a fight with Lattimore, as it also happened back in […]
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James Conner's Injury Not Considered Serious
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner's ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 2 overtime win over the Las Vegas Raiders is not considered to be long-term or serious, according to a source. Conner stayed in uniform after he was injured and stood on the sidelines, which is a positive sign. Before getting hurt, […]
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Dezmon Patmon Catches Two Passes In Shutout Loss
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Dezmon Patmon was targeted six times in the 24-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he hauled in just two of them for 24 yards in Week 2. Patmon was a healthy scratch in the season-opening tie with the Houston Texans, but he was active in this one with both Michael […]
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Rachaad White Sees Just Two Touches In Week 2 Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Rachaad White carried the ball twice for just one yard and failed to haul in either of his targets in the passing game in the Week 2 win over the division-rival New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Leonard Fournette played 87 percent of the offensive snaps in the 20-10 victory […]
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Pierre Strong Jr. Plays Just Three Snaps In Week 2
New England Patriots rookie running back Pierre Strong Jr. played just three offensive snaps in his NFL debut in the Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Rhamondre Stevenson led the backfield with 42 snaps, while Damien Harris saw only 27 offensive snaps. Strong didn't have a single carry and wasn't targeted at […]
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Tremayne Anchrum Suffers Fractured Fibula
Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum (leg), who was making his first start in the Week 2 win over the Atlanta Falcons, suffered a fractured fibula and will have surgery and be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. He will be out indefinitely. The 24-year-old was injured in the first quarter of […]
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Mike Evans Could Face Suspension
The actions of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans on Sunday will be reviewed by league officials for a possible suspension, according to a source. Evans and New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore were both ejected in Week 2 during an on-field scuffle. Evans received a one-game suspension in 2017 when he hit Lattimore […]
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Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out Four In Rehab Start
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw two scoreless and hitless innings while walking none and striking out four in his latest minor league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Glasnow is recovering from Tommy John surgery and has now made three starts for Durham, allowing an earned run on one hit […]
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Zack Britton Still Rehabbing In Minors
New York Yankees left-handed reliever Zack Britton (elbow) threw one-third of an inning on Sept. 16 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, allowing a hit and a walk in a 16-pitch outing. He's recovering from Tommy John surgery and a procedure to have a bone chip removed from his elbow in September of last year. Manager Aaron Boone […]
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Yankees Unsure If Matt Carpenter Will Return
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Sept. 16 that he is "not sure" if there will be enough time for designated hitter Matt Carpenter (foot) to return during the regular season. X-rays taken in early September showed healing in his fractured left foot, but not enough to allow him to remove the protective […]
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Harrison Bader Likely To Return Tuesday
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) will likely be activated from his minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader hasn't played in a major-league game since June 26 when he was with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was put in a protective walking boot after going on a minor […]
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Scott Effross Expected To Be Activated Wednesday
The New York Yankees are aiming to activate right-hander Scott Effross (shoulder) from the injured list on Wednesday. He threw 20 pitches in live batting practice on Sept. 16 in Milwaukee, and the session went well. Effross will now join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for a minor league rehab start. He was initially placed on the injured […]
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Anthony Rizzo Has Three Hits In Return To Lineup
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back, head) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and returned with a bang in the 12-8 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, going 3-for-6 with a solo home run and two runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran left-handed slugger had been away from the team for 17 days […]
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Eric Hosmer Still Hopes To Return This Year
Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer (back) hasn't given up hope of playing again this season. Skipper Alex Cora said Hosmer might resume baseball activities on Tuesday. It will be a matter of how Hosmer responds to increased activities and if there is enough time for him to ramp back up by the end […]
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Trevor Story Could Play Tuesday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) took a big step forward on Sunday by taking at-bats against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) in a simulated game at Fenway Park. Story hasn't played since being removed from the game last Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles with a left heel injury. He could return for the […]
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Nathan Eovaldi Nearing Rehab Assignment
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) threw 65 pitches in a four-inning simulated game at Fenway Park on Sunday morning. If he comes out of that session with no complications or setbacks, he will likely make a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday. It could put him in line to […]
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Broncos Defense Holds Texans To Nine Points
The Denver Broncos defense has been good at limiting their opponents on the scoreboard through two weeks, but they haven't given fantasy managers much outside of that. The Denver D didn't allow a single touchdown in the 16-9 Week 2 win on Sunday, but they failed to record a takeaway despite two forced fumbles on […]
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Brandon McManus Stays Busy In Week 2
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus had another productive game in the Week 2 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. McManus has been even more useful for fantasy managers through the first two weeks of the season given Denver's lackluster performance in the red zone so far. In the 16-9 win over Houston, he made […]
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Eric Saubert Scores TD, Albert Okwuegbunam Puts Up A Donut
Denver Broncos tight end Eric Saubert scored the team's only touchdown in the Week 2 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday. Saubert caught one of his two targets in the contest for a 22-yard touchdown reception. He stepped up with a big score in this one, but it was disappointing that he didn't see […]
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Tyrie Cleveland Sees More Playing Time Sunday
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland was forced into a bigger role in Sunday's 16-9 Week 2 win over the Houston Texans when Jerry Jeudy (shoulder) was injured in the first half. Jeudy never returned to the game and could be questionable to play in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. Cleveland caught two […]
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Courtland Sutton Has 100-Plus Yards In Week 2 Win
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton carried the team's offense on Sunday in the 16-9 win over the Houston Texans. He barely missed a touchdown reception in the first quarter, but his foot was out of bounds. With Jerry Jeudy (shoulder) getting injured in the first half and never returning, Sutton led the team by […]
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Melvin Gordon III Totals 53 Yards In Win Over Houston
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III saw 10 carries for 47 yards (4.7 yards per tote) and hauled in his only target in the passing game for a six-yard gain in the 16-9 win over the Houston Texans in Week 2. Gordon took a back seat to Javonte Williams on the ground a week […]
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Javonte Williams Sees 16 Touches In Week 2
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams out-carried backfield mate Melvin Gordon III 15 to 10 in the Week 2 win over the Houston Texans. However, he also went from 11 receptions in Week 1 to just one (four targets) for a 10-yard gain on Sunday. Williams picked up a team-high 75 yards on his 15 […]
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