Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison Both Upgraded Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Cook missed the Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, but it looks like he'll be back this Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Mattison, meanwhile, returned to a limited practice after sitting out on Wednesday. Cook […]

Melvin Gordon III Returning To Limited Practice

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that running back Melvin Gordon III (hip) will return to a limited practice participant on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday with a new hip ailment. Gordon had been dealing with ribs and leg injuries the last several weeks, but it doesn't look like his new hip injury […]

Jamaal Williams Downgraded Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (hip, illness) missed practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Williams is now dealing with an illness, but it doesn't appear related to COVID-19. As long as he gets in a limited practice on Friday, he should be fine to play in Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

A.J. Brown, Julio Jones Practicing In Full

Tennessee Titans wide receivers A.J. Brown (hamstring) and Julio Jones (hamstring) were both full participants in practice on Thursday. It's more notable for Jones, who has missed the last two games. He's now on track to play on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Brown was able to return last week but caught just three […]

DeAndre Hopkins Out Again With Illness

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness) remained out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday with a non-COVID-19-related illness. It's concerning that Hopkins has missed two straight practices this week, but as long as he can return to practice Friday, he'll still have a good shot at playing in Week 6 against […]

Adam Thielen Gets In Some Work Thursday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (foot) ran some routes at the start of practice on Thursday before walking off for injury rehab. It doesn't sound like Thielen did much, but at least he was on the practice field for a little bit. Justin Jefferson (ankle) was limited and said he expects to play in […]

Khalil Herbert Could Have A Huge Role In Week 6

Chicago Bears rookie running back Khalil Herbert could be in line for heavy usage in the Week 6 game against the Green Bay Packers after the Bears put Damien Williams on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. David Montgomery (knee) remains on Injured Reserve. Herbert, who had 18 carries for 75 yards in the Week 5 […]

Bears Place Damien Williams On COVID-19 List

The Chicago Bears placed running back Damien Williams on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. The Bears are already without David Montgomery (knee), who is on Injured Reserve, so rookie Khalil Herbert is now in position to start in a dream matchup against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday. It's unclear if Williams tested positive for […]

Antonio Gibson Not Limited By Shin Injury

Washington Football Team offensive coordinator Scott Turner said running back Antonio Gibson (shin) has not been limited by a hairline fracture in his shin. "No. He's good. He's not limited. We take care of him during the week and we make sure he's ready to go, but as of now once Sunday hits he's ready […]

Lamar Jackson Not Spotted At Practice Thursday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. It's unknown if Jackson is actually dealing with an injury or if there is something else keeping him off the field, but we'll keep you updated when more information comes out. The 24-year-old superstar put on […]

Christian McCaffrey Not At Practice Thursday

There was no sign of Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) at the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday. McCaffrey has been limited in the last four practices as he recovers from his hamstring strain, so this isn't a good sign as he hopes to return in Week 6 against the […]

Justin Jefferson Expects To Play Sunday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (ankle), who missed practice on Wednesday, said he will be limited on Thursday and expects to play in Week 6 against the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy managers got a little spooked on Wednesday with his missed practice, but fret not, the 22-year-old should remain glued to all starting fantasy lineups […]

T.J. Hockenson Practicing On Thursday

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. Hockenson has been bothered by a knee injury in recent weeks. While he has played through the injury, the 24-year-old hasn't found the end zone since Week 2 and has only eight receptions on 13 targets for 74 yards […]

DeVante Parker Trending In The Wrong Direction

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Parker was unable to play in the Week 5 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and looks headed for another absence this Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. He'll need to at least practice on a limited […]

Tyreek Hill Misses Another Practice

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (quadriceps) will miss his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Hill was believed to have suffered a minor injury in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills, but his status is in question for a Week 6 tilt with the Washington Football Team. The 27-year-old speedster […]

Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay Out Again Thursday

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) were both missing from practice on Thursday for the second straight day. The Giants haven't officially ruled Barkley or Golladay out for Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams, but they are both fully expected to miss this weekend. Barkley is […]

Curtis Samuel A No-Show Again Thursday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) remained out of practice on Thursday during the media-viewing portion. Samuel has been dealing with this same groin injury since training camp. He finally made his season debut in Week 4, but he aggravated the groin on Sunday and is now in danger of missing another game […]

Antonio Gibson Back At Practice Thursday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Gibson has been playing through a hairline fracture in his shin and has been rested on Wednesdays the last several weeks. He hasn't missed a game either, but the shin injury is something to continue watching […]

Daniel Jones Returns To Limited Practice Thursday

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (concussion) was the first QB in every drill on Thursday and will be listed as limited on the final practice report. According to The Athletic's Dan Duggan, it looks like Jones will play in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Rams unless he has some sort of setback. The […]

Lance McCullers Jr.'s MRI Gives Positive News

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) should be fine in the long run after undergoing an MRI exam, but there's still no word on whether he will be able to pitch during the rest of the postseason. McCullers left early in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White […]

Maxx Williams Placed On IR, Done For The Season

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and is "done for the season," according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Kingsbury wouldn't reveal the exact nature of his knee injury. The tight end finishes the 2021 season with 16 catches for 193 yards and a touchdown, and he was […]

Trevon Diggs' Injury Isn't Serious

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) will be limited in practice on Thursday, but head coach Mike McCarthy said the situation is "not of high concern." Free safety Damontae Kazee (hip) also reported hip tightness on Monday, and the issue flared up at the beginning of practice on Wednesday. He will work with the rehab […]

Rashod Bateman Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman said that there's a "chance" that rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) comes off the Injured Reserve and plays in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers. "He's looking good. … I don't think we're going to throw him into the fire every play. I think we're going to […]

Germain Ifedi Goes On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears placed right tackle Germain Ifedi (knee) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, but head coach Matt Nagy said that he will be back this season. Ifedi went down in the Week 5 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and will now miss at least the next three games. Elijah Wilkinson replaced Ifedi after […]

Bryan Bulaga Has Core Muscle Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers right tackle Bryan Bulaga underwent core muscle surgery on Tuesday. He will remain on Injured Reserve, and his return to play this year remains undetermined. Bulaga hurt himself in the season-opening win over the Washington Football Team and hasn't played since. The Chargers remains hopeful that the 32-year-old right tackle will be […]

Chandler Jones Not Expected To Play Sunday

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that linebacker Chandler Jones has some COVID-19 symptoms and isn't expected to play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Jones was placed on the league's COVID-19 list on Tuesday after testing positive for the virus. Arizona's defense ranks third in overall fantasy points through the first five […]

Taylor Decker Returns To Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker (finger) returned to practice on Wednesday, and the Lions now have 21 days to activate him from Injured Reserve to the active roster. Decker, the team's starting left tackle when healthy, has yet to play this season. His injury has caused the Lions to shift rookie first-rounder Penei Sewell […]

Jacoby Brissett Limited Ahead Of Week 6

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jacoby Brissett (hamstring) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday after getting injured in the Week 5 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brissett could be fine for this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, but the Dolphins are hoping that Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) will be able to return from […]

Peyton Barber On Track To Return Against Denver

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (toe) returned to a full practice after missing the Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears with a minor case of turf toe. Barber was the better fantasy back over pass-catching Kenyan Drake when Josh Jacobs missed a few games early on, but Jacobs has moved past his […]

Sammy Watkins Absent From Practice On Wednesday

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) missed practice on Wednesday after being forced from the Monday night game against the Indianapolis Colts early. The veteran pass-catcher will probably need to get in some sort of practice later this week to have a shot at playing in Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Rookie […]