Spencer Strider Unlikely To Be Ready Before NLDS

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is expected to resume throwing again in the final days of the regular season early this week, but he's unlikely to be available before the National League Division Series that begins on Oct. 11. He first felt left oblique soreness in his Sept. 18 start against the Philadelphia Phillies […]

Max Fried Feeling Better

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (illness) said he was feeling better when he arrived at Truist Park on Sunday to receive treatment and play catch for about five minutes. Fried was limited to five innings in his start on Friday against the New York Mets due to a stomach bug. If the National League East […]

Brett Baty Cleared For Baseball Activities

New York Mets rookie third baseman Brett Baty (thumb) has been cleared for baseball activities and has been hitting flips. He's scheduled to progress to hitting off a machine soon, and this Thursday marks five weeks since his right thumb surgery to fix a torn UCL. The 22-year-old will not be able to make it […]

Tommy Hunter Unlikely To Return To Close Regular Season

New York Mets right-hander Tommy Hunter (back) is eligible to return from the injured list on the final day of the regular season, but it's unlikely the Mets would activate him for a single game. Instead, he'll receive regular treatment on his back and stay in shape in case the Mets want him for their […]

Starling Marte May Miss Rest Of Regular Season

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) still has no clear timetable for a return, and it could be probable that he will miss the final three games of the regular season this week and attempt to rejoin the team for the playoffs. Marte had a CT scan on Sept. 25 that "showed improved healing" […]

Javonte Williams Suffers Torn ACL, Done For The Year

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders and his 2022 season is over, according to a source. Williams came into the year as a popular breakout candidate in his second NFL season, but after four weeks, no touchdowns and a […]

Darius Slay Has A Chance To Play This Week

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (forearm) didn't suffer a major forearm injury in the Week 4 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and has a chance to play in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. Meanwhile, cornerback Avonte Maddox (ankle), who suffered an ankle sprain last week, is up in the air for Week 5, according […]

Panthers Sticking With Baker Mayfield

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule told reporters on Monday that he's sticking with Baker Mayfield as his quarterback after the Week 4 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Rhule added that Sam Darnold (ankle) is still not ready to return from his high-ankle sprain. Darnold reportedly isn't close to coming off Injured Reserve, so the […]

Kendrick Bourne Has Just Two Catches In Week 4

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had just two receptions on three targets for 23 yards in the 27-24 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. He also added one carry for a 15-yard gain. On the bright side, Bourne played 45 percent of the team's offensive snaps, which was his […]

Jimmy Smith Hangs Up His Cleats

Long-time Baltimore Ravens standout cornerback Jimmy Smith is retiring on Monday after 11 seasons with the team, the Ravens announced. Smith was originally drafted by Baltimore in the first round (27th overall) in 2011 out of the University of Colorado, and he spent all 11 seasons of his NFL career with the Ravens. In total, […]

Patriots To Sign Jamie Collins

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent linebacker Jamie Collins, according to sources. It remains to be seen if Collins will join the practice squad or the active roster, but he's expected to join the team in some capacity as they look for improved linebacker play. This will be Collins' fourth different stint […]

Shaquille Leonard Won't Play Thursday Night

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told reporters that linebacker Shaquille Leonard (concussion) is out for Thursday night against the Denver Broncos in Week 5. Leonard made his season debut in the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans, but he played only 16 defensive snaps before suffering a concussion and never returning to the […]

Sam Darnold Not Close To Returning From IR

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (ankle) is now eligible to come off Injured Reserve, but he's not close to returning from the left high-ankle sprain that he suffered in late August, according to a source. In the words of the source, it's "going to be a while." It's good news for Baker Mayfield, who has […]

Miles Sanders Delivering As Eagles' No. 1 Back

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders proved in Week 4 that he can be a strong fantasy option in 2022, running for a career-high 134 yards in the 29-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was the first time in his four-year career that the 25-year-old reached 27 carries in a game. In the first […]

Jamison Crowder Out Indefinitely With Broken Ankle

Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) suffered a broken ankle in the Week 4 win over the Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. Crowder will have additional tests to see what other damage he might have, but he's now out indefinitely. It's a tough break for the 29-year-old slot man, who had just […]

Broncos Defense Has Worst Showing Of The Season

The Denver Broncos defense was exposed in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in a 32-23 defeat. They entered the game having not allowed more than 17 points in three games played, but they gave up over 30-plus in this one while surrendering a whopping 385 yards of total […]

Brandon McManus Disappoints In Week 4

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus only scored five fantasy points in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday on the road. In the 32-23 loss, McManus made his lone field-goal attempt from 28 yards out while missing one of his three extra-point tries on the day. It's now back-to-back poor fantasy […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Not Targeted In Week 4 Loss

Denver Broncos tight end Albert Okwuegbunam had his second zero-catch game in four contests in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, and this time he wasn't even targeted at all. Okwuegbunam came into the 2022 season as an intriguing upside TE2 with quarterback Russell Wilson in town and with […]

Courtland Sutton Finds End Zone For First Time Against Raiders

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton found the end zone for the first time this year in the team's 32-23 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4 on Sunday. Sutton led the team in catches (five) and targets (seven) while going for 52 yards and the touchdown. While he didn't have an […]

Jerry Jeudy Scores Second Touchdown Of The Season

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had a nice bounce-back game against the Las Vegas Raiders in the Week 4 loss on Sunday. After two forgettable performances the last two weeks, Jeudy rebounded to catch four of his five targets for 53 yards and his second touchdown of the season in the 32-23 defeat. It […]

KJ Hamler Hauls In First Reception Of The Season

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler caught his first pass of the 2022 season in the 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. He caught only one pass, but his 55-yard reception led the team on the day. Hamler tore his ACL last year and has already missed one game in 2022 […]

Melvin Gordon III Has Disastrous Week 4 Outing

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III's Week 4 outing was one to forget in the 32-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Gordon only saw three carries and gained eight yards, also losing a costly fumble that the Raiders defense returned for a touchdown just before halftime. He was targeted just once […]

Mike Boone Has Four Touches In Week 4 Loss

Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone saw four touches in the 32-23 Week 4 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. With Javonte Williams (knee) getting injured and Melvin Gordon III in the doghouse after losing a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, Boone saw an elevated role in this one. He […]

Russell Wilson Scores Three Touchdowns Against Raiders

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson threw for only 237 yards in the Week 4 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on 17-for-25 passing, but he was able to throw two touchdowns and also ran for another score on four carries for 29 yards. Wilson didn't throw an interception, and this was his first game with […]

Cameron Brate Ruled Out With Concussion Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of the Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs after being placed in the concussion protocol. Brate caught four of his eight targets for 32 yards before leaving the game just before halftime, so he at least was able […]

Breshad Perriman, Scotty Miller Inactive Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Breshad Perriman (knee) and Scotty Miller are both inactive on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Perriman came into the Week 4 contest doubtful to play, while Miller will be a healthy scratch with Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Julio Jones (knee) returning to action. Tight end Kyle Rudolph will […]

Brevin Jordan, Pharaoh Brown Both Inactive Against Chargers

Houston Texans tight ends Brevin Jordan (ankle) and Pharaoh Brown (shoulder) are both inactive for the Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. With both Jordan and Brown out for this one, the Texans will roll with a combination of Jordan Akins and O.J. Howard at the position. Howard had two touchdowns […]

Donald Parham Jr. Out Again In Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (hamstring) is once again inactive in Week 4 against the Houston Texans after coming in with a questionable tag. Parham will have to wait until a Week 5 matchup against the Cleveland Browns to make his season debut. The good news is the 25-year-old put in a […]

Kenyan Drake, Ronnie Stanley Inactive Against Bills

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenyan Drake and left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) are both inactive for Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. With J.K. Dobbins playing in his second straight game, Drake will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week. Stanley is still recovering from season-ending ankle surgery he had last year and […]

Gabe Davis, Dawson Knox Active In Week 4

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis (ankle) and tight end Dawson Knox (back, hip) are both officially active for the Week 4 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Both players came into this one with questionable tags but were fully expected to play, so fantasy managers should keep them locked into their starting lineups. Davis returned […]