Sterling Shepard Returns To The Injury Report

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hamstring) was added to the Week 7 injury report on Thursday when he got in a limited practice. Shepard missed two games in Weeks 4 and 5 but returned last Sunday to catch 10 of his 14 targets for 76 yards in the blowout loss to the Los […]

Evan Engram Misses Practice With Calf Injury

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) was added to the Week 7 injury report on Thursday after missing practice with a calf injury. The Giants are already expected to be without running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and wide receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle), so they can ill-afford to lose another […]

Latavius Murray, Sammy Watkins Out Again Thursday

Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (ankle) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) both missed practice for a second straight day on Thursday. Both Murray and Watkins are highly questionable to suit up in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watkins also missed the Week 6 blowout win over the Los Angeles Chargers, so he's […]

Dallas Goedert Misses Practice Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, but he didn't practice while working off to the side. It sounds as if the Eagles are just easing Goedert back into the fold after he tested positive for the virus last week and was forced to miss the Thursday night […]

T.J. Hockenson On Track To Play In Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. He should be good to play in Week 7 against the Los Angeles Rams, where he will remain a strong TE1 option despite going through a three-game stretch from Week 3-5 where he caught just eight total passes […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Sitting Again Thursday

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (concussion) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Marshall suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and remains in the league's concussion protocol. He'll need to make noticeable progress on Friday to have a shot at playing this Sunday against […]

Panthers Not In The Mix For Deshaun Watson

Despite the struggles of Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in recent weeks, the Panthers are not in the mix to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Panthers have had recent talks with Houston, but the talks weren't substantial. "I haven't done any work on anyone else. […]

Damien Williams Can't Be Cleared Until Saturday

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams, who is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, missed practice again on Thursday and can't be cleared until Saturday, at the earliest. Williams is not vaccinated and there is a mandatory 10-day waiting period. The 29-year-old tested positive for the virus and wasn't able to play in the Week 6 loss […]

A.J. Brown Missing Again Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (illness) was missing from practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Receiver Chester Rogers (groin) also missed his second straight day. Brown was questionable for last weekend due to a bout of food poisoning, but he was active on Monday night and caught seven of his nine targets […]

Julio Jones Gets In Some Work Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday but worked out on his own during the individual period. Kicker Randy Bullock (shoulder) and running back Jeremy McNichols (ankle) also returned to practice after sitting out on Wednesday. Jones' return to practice is the most notable after he was ruled out late […]

Jerry Jeudy Won't Return Thursday Night

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) was not activated from Injured Reserve and won't return to action on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns. John Brown was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Brown was on the active roster in last week's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but he played […]

Tyreek Hill Missing Another Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) is missing his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Hill missed several practices last week as well, but he still managed to play and catch nine of 12 targets for 76 yards and a touchdown in the Week 6 win over the Washington Football Team. As […]

T.Y. Hilton 50-50 To Play In Week 7

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) will miss practice for the second straight day on Thursday and said he's "50-50" to play on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers. With the game being late on Sunday, Hilton will be extremely risky in fantasy lineups as a game-time decision. He did catch all four […]

Jarvis Landry Officially Activated From Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns officially activated wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he will play in Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos. Landry is returning from an MCL sprain. The five-time Pro Bowler had six catches for 80 yards and also added two carries for 13 yards and a touchdown […]

Terry McLaurin, Ricky Seals-Jones Back At Practice

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) and tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (quadriceps) returned to the practice field on Thursday after working on a side field on Wednesday. McLaurin suffered a hamstring injury late in the practice week before the Week 6 game against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he played through it and […]

Antonio Gibson Resumes Practicing Thursday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Gibson was on the sidelines without a helmet at the end of the Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and underwent an MRI exam on Monday. It's unclear what's bothering him besides the hairline fracture […]

Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney Not Expected To Play

New York Giants wide receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and Kadarius Toney (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, and neither receiver is expected to play in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Golladay hyperextended his knee in Week 5 and also sat out last weekend. Toney aggravated a pre-existing ankle injury early […]

Saquon Barkley Misses Another Practice

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) is missing practice yet again on Thursday and is not expected to play in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. Barkley suffered a low ankle sprain in Week 5 and sat out last Sunday, but it's looking like he'll miss his second straight game. Devontae Booker handled […]

O.J. Howard Back At Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (ankle) didn't appear to be limited by his ankle injury in practice on Thursday. It's a good sign after he was not present for practice on Wednesday. With Rob Gronkowski (lung, ribs) still not a lock to return in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears, Howard and Cameron […]

Colts Restructure T.Y. Hilton's Contract

The Indianapolis Colts restructured wide receiver T.Y. Hilton's one-year contract on Thursday to create $2.3 million in salary cap room to help them operate this year, according to a source. It's notable with the Colts seeking trade destinations for running back Marlon Mack ahead of the Nov. 2 trade deadline in 2021. Hilton returned from […]

Antonio Brown Absent Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (ankle) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Brown still has a chance to return for Friday's practice, but he's now officially up in the air for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears after missing the first two practices this week with a sprained […]

Jedrick Wills Expected To Return, Jack Conklin Out Thursday

Cleveland Browns left tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle) is expected to return on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, but right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) will not be able to play, according to sources. The return of Wills is good news for backup quarterback Case Keenum, who is taking over for the injured Baker Mayfield (shoulder) […]

Several Teams Interested In Marlon Mack

The Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and New Orleans Saints are among the teams that have made preliminary inquiries for Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack in the last few weeks, according to sources. Any team that deals for Mack would acquire his 2021 base salary of $1 million fully guaranteed, according […]

Dallas Goedert Activated From COVID-19 List

The Philadelphia Eagles activated tight end Dallas Goedert from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Goedert missed last Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after testing positive for the virus, but he will be back in time for the Week 8 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday. And now that Zach Ertz is […]

Tyrie Cleveland Promoted To Active Roster

The Denver Broncos promoted wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland to the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday and also re-signed wide receiver David Moore to the practice squad after cutting him on Tuesday. It will be Cleveland's third straight game on the active roster, but he hasn't seen a single target and played just […]

Samaje Perine Returns From COVID-19 List

The Cincinnati Bengals returned running back Samaje Perine to the active roster on Thursday from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Perine missed the team's Week 6 win over the Detroit Lions, but he should return to a backup role behind starter Joe Mixon this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. With Perine inactive last weekend, rookie Chris Evans […]

Baker Mayfield Expected To Need Offseason Surgery

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is expected to need surgery on his torn left labrum after the season, according to sources. The belief is that Mayfield can play through it during the season, although he's been advised to sit out on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. The good news is that it's to […]

Broncos Defense Facing A Weakened Browns Offense

The Denver Broncos defense hasn't been very good for fantasy purposes since their three-game winning streak to start the season against inferior competition. They've gone 0-3 since then and just allowed a season-high 34 points to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. But they'll catch a break on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, who will […]

Brandon McManus - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus enters Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns as the No. 10 kicker in terms of overall fantasy points. He's gotten there by making all 12 of his field-goal tries and all 12 of his extra points through the first six games of the season. McManus will be looking to […]

Tim Patrick - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick enters the Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night looking for his fourth touchdown of the season. Patrick hauled in three of his six targets in last weekend's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders for 42 yards and his third touchdown of the year. The 27-year-old […]