Deshaun Watson Allowed To Return To Team's Facilities

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is permitted to return to the team's facilities on Monday for the first time since his 11-game suspension went into effect on Aug. 30 for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Watson will be allowed to take part in on-site rehab with the medical staff while also attending meetings with head […]

D.J. Davidson To Miss Time With MCL Sprain

New York Giants rookie defensive tackle D.J. Davidson (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 5 win over the Green Bay Packers in London, and tests will determine how long he'll be out moving forward. Davidson had to be carted off the field in the fourth quarter on Sunday and will miss some time. […]

Emmanuel Moseley Out For The Season

An MRI exam confirmed that San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) suffered a torn left ACL in the Week 5 win over the Carolina Panthers. He'll have season-ending surgery on his knee, according to a source. The 26-year-old was using crutches after the game on Sunday and wasn't able to put any weight on […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Expected To Play Monday Night

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring, quadriceps), who is listed as questionable to play on Monday night against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 5, is expected to play, according to a source. Smith-Schuster suffered a hamstring injury on Saturday, leaving his availability in question for Monday's contest. However, he should be […]

Ty Chandler Suffers Broken Thumb

Minnesota Vikings rookie running back/special-teamer Ty Chandler (thumb) suffered a broken thumb in the Week 5 win over the Chicago Bears, and a determination is being made whether he can play through it with a cast on. The fifth-rounder will likely have to miss some time after he was active for just his second career […]

Deonte Harty Could Be Out A Few Months

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Deonte Harty (toe) suffered a turf-toe injury in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Harty will get a second opinion, but if nothing changes, it's likely an injury that will keep him out for a few months. He played just four offensive snaps on […]

Panthers Fire Head Coach Matt Rhule

The Carolina Panthers fired head coach Matt Rhule, who has gone 11-27 in his three years with the team, on Monday. Rhule will leave Carolina with four years left on a seven-year contract he received from owner David Tepper in January of 2020. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that defensive pass-game coordinator/secondary coach Steve […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield (foot) had X-rays on his left foot after the Week 5 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, but the X-rays came back negative. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the extent of the injury after he left the stadium in a walking boot on Sunday. The […]

Tee Higgins Could Have Been Available Situationally

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) was trying to fight through his left ankle injury in Sunday night's loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5. "He's a tough guy. Situationally, he could have been an option," Taylor said. Higgins ended up only playing 10 offensive snaps early […]

Trent Grisham Stays Hot In Game 3 Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham stayed hot in the Game 3 win over the New York Mets on Sunday in the National League Wild-Card Series, going 2-for-2 with an RBI, run scored and a walk in the 6-0 shutout win. Grisham hit an embarrassing .184/.284/.341 with 17 home runs, 53 RBI, 58 runs scored […]

Nick Sandlin To Miss Rest Of Postseason

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (back, shoulder) is dealing with an upper back/shoulder strain and will miss the rest of the postseason. Sandlin was forced from his relief appearance in Game 2 of the American League Wild-Card Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday and won't pitch again until next year. With the […]

Aroldis Chapman Not Included On ALDS Roster

New York Yankees left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman wasn't included on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians this week. Chapman missed a workout and had "not an acceptable excuse," according to skipper Aaron Boone. The 34-year-old veteran southpaw actually finished off the regular season in great form, but the Yankees […]

Mike Clevinger To Start Game 1 Of NLDS Against Dodgers

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger (illness) will get the nod in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Clevinger was placed on the COVID injured list last week, but he traveled with the team for the Wild-Card Series in New York and will be fine […]

Braves Sign Spencer Strider To Six-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) to a six-year, $75 million contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2028 season. The deal will be worth $92 million over seven years if a $22 million club option for 2029 is exercised. The Braves are optimistic that Strider will be ready for the […]

Ozzie Albies Unlikely To Play In NLDS

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) is out of his cast and is building back his hand strength. He'll be with the team for the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it's unlikely that he'll be on the active roster. Albies is dealing with a fractured pinkie finger and […]

Max Fried To Start Game 1 Of NLDS Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (illness) will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Right-hander Kyle Wright will get the nod in Game 2 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Fried left his final start of the season early with an illness, but he's completely fine now and will […]

Cal Quantrill To Start Game 1 Of ALDS Against Yankees

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill will get the ball in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Tuesday. He'll be opposed in Game 1 by Gerrit Cole. Quantrill will be followed in the rotation by right-hander Shane Bieber in Game 2 (opposed by lefty Nestor […]

Tee Higgins Questionable To Return Against Ravens

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) is listed as questionable to return to the Sunday night game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens due to a left ankle injury. Higgins barely played in the first half and wasn't targeted at all before leaving with an injury that had him listed as questionable coming into the […]

Marcus Williams Doubtful To Return Sunday Night

Baltimore Ravens safety Marcus Williams (wrist) suffered a wrist injury in the Sunday night game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals and is doubtful to return in the second half. Before leaving, Williams recorded two solo tackles for his fantasy managers. With the 26-year-old unlikely to return to this contest, Kyle Hamilton will be asked to […]

Zay Jones Officially Active In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (ankle) is officially active for the Week 5 contest against the visiting Houston Texans after coming into the contest with a questionable tag. Jones was unable to suit up in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he'll be back on the field on Sunday for the Jags […]

Chris Moore Inactive For Texans

Houston Texans wide receiver Chris Moore (hip) missed practice all week and is inactive in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Moore led the team in receiving yards in Week 3 with 63 on three receptions, but in his four games so far this year, he has just eight catches on 12 targets for 108 […]

Xavien Howard, Salvon Ahmed Inactive In Week 5

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) and running back Salvon Ahmed (back) are both officially inactive in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Howard was injured in last week's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, so the Dolphins secondary will be at less than full strength against the Jets on Sunday. With the 29-year-old sidelined, […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Active Against Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) and Jaylen Waddle (groin) are both active in Week 5 against the New York Jets. Both Hill and Waddle came into this one as questionable, but there wasn't much doubt that they'd play. It's great news for the Dolphins offense, but they'll be taking passes from quarterback Teddy […]

Mac Jones, Jonnu Smith Officially Out In Week 5

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (ankle) and tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) are both officially inactive in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions, as expected. Both Jones and Smith came into the game listed as doubtful. Jones will miss his second straight game, and he might miss another in Week 6 after suffering a […]

Jakobi Meyers Will Play Against Lions

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is officially active in Week 5 against the Detroit Lions. Meyers will make his return after missing the last two contests, but he'll be taking passes from rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe in his first career start with Mac Jones (ankle) missing his second straight game and veteran […]

Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney Both Active In Week 5

Cleveland Browns pass-rushers Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder) and Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) are both active in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Garrett missed last week's game after getting injured in a scary car crash, while Clowney will make his return after missing the last two contests. Garrett, normally a must-start in IDP fantasy leagues, […]

Dustin Hopkins Won't Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) is officially inactive for the Week 5 contest against the Cleveland Browns after he was limited in practice all week. The Chargers elevated Taylor Bertolet from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he'll serve as the team's kicker on Sunday against Cleveland. The 29-year-old […]

Joshua Palmer Active Against Browns

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle) is officially active in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns after he came into this game listed as questionable. With Keenan Allen (hamstring) still out, Palmer should have a considerable role in the passing attack against Cleveland despite catching his only target for 25 yards while playing […]

Isaiah McKenzie, Jordan Poyer Out In Week 5

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he wasn't able to clear the league's concussion protocol. The Bills will also be without wide receivers Jake Kumerow (ankle) and Jamison Crowder (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (foot, hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) and middle […]

Dawson Knox, Jordan Poyer Ruled Out Against Steelers

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (foot) and safety Jordan Poyer (ribs) have both been ruled out for the Week 5 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers by head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills will also be without veteran slot receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) for at least the next four games after he was placed on […]