Brandin Cooks Missing Again Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (illness) remains out of practice again on Thursday with a non-COVID-19-related illness. Cooks might need to get in a practice session on Friday in order to play in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts. Danny Amendola (knee) could miss up to four weeks with a knee injury he suffered […]

DeSean Jackson Not Doing Individual Drills Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (calf), who was limited in practice on Wednesday with a calf injury, was not on the field on Thursday for individual drills. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggests that Jackson's calf injury isn't very serious, so the Raiders could just be giving him a breather before Friday's practice. But […]

No Sign Of Darren Waller Thursday

There was no sign of Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (knee) at practice on Thursday. Waller has missed the team's first two practices of the week and was described as week-to-week by interim head coach Rich Bisaccia earlier this week, so Waller's fantasy managers should already be planning to be without him in […]

D'Andre Swift Not Expected To Play This Week

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder), who has already missed two practices this week, isn't expected to play in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings and is feeling like a long shot for Week 14 as well. Swift fell hard on his right shoulder with a defender on him during the Thanksgiving game last […]

J.J. Watt Has A Realistic Chance Of Returning

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder) has resumed conditioning after tearing the labrum and rotator cuff in his shoulder, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee show that it's possible that Watt returns before the Super Bowl to help the Cardinals on a playoff run. The 32-year-old had what was believed […]

Jordan Howard Looking Unlikely For Week 13

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (knee) missed another day of practice on Thursday and has yet to practice this week after missing the Week 12 loss to the New York Giants. A multi-week absence was never out of the question when Howard was injured in Week 11, so fantasy managers shouldn't have been expecting […]

No Boston Scott At Practice Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (illness) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday with a non-COVID-19-related illness. A second straight practice has put Scott's status up in the air for the Week 13 game against the New York Jets. And with Jordan Howard (knee) unlikely to return this Sunday, Miles Sanders […]

Corey Davis Not Practicing Again Thursday

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (groin) was absent from practice again on Thursday. Davis said on Wednesday that he's feeling better than he did last week, but that hasn't manifested itself yet on the practice field. With Davis missing last week's win over the Houston Texans, he's looking very questionable to play in […]

Seahawks Don't Think Russell Wilson Needs Rest

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he doesn't think quarterback Russell Wilson needs more rest but more repetitions. "He's ready to go. He doesn't need to be rested. He's not tired," Carroll said. Wilson underwent surgery to fix a ruptured tendon in his finger and hasn't been the same since his return from […]

Jordan Lyles Agrees With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Jordan Lyles agreed to a one-year deal worth $7 million on Wednesday night, pending a physical. However, the deal is unlikely to become official until the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is completed. Lyles' deal could be worth $17 million if his 2023 option is picked up. The 31-year-old had a […]

Melvin Gordon III 50-50 To Play Sunday Night

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip, shoulder) is 50-50 to play on Sunday night against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Vic Fangio. Gordon injured his hip on his first carry of the game in the Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he returned immediately and finished […]

Justin Verlander's Astros Deal Not Official

Right-hander Justin Verlander's $50 million, two-year deal with the Houston Astros never was announced and presumably is not official. That means that Verlander and the Astros have to wait to finalize their new deal until a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is done. The league is officially in a lockout as of Thursday, meaning that no […]

Sterling Shepard Has An Outside Chance To Play

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (quadriceps) is doing light work at practice on Thursday and has an outside chance to play in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. Shepard was listed as not practicing on Wednesday, so this represents some progress. But it's also not a ringing endorsement to consider him in fantasy […]

Kadarius Toney Seems Doubtful To Play

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Kadarius Toney (oblique, quadriceps) was working on a side field again on Thursday with a trainer and seems doubtful to play in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. It's Toney's second straight day of missed practice after he was inactive in the Week 12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. […]

James Robinson Misses Practice Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel, knee) did not practice on Thursday after he was limited on Wednesday. It's unclear yet if the Jaguars were just resting Robinson on Thursday or if he actually had a setback with heel and knee injuries that he's been managing in recent weeks. Regardless, fantasy managers should be […]

Robert Spillane Lands On COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed linebacker Robert Spillane on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Spillane has played in 10 games for the Steelers this year, with just one start. He's recorded 17 tackles (one for a loss). Offensive lineman Joe Haeg and linebacker T.J. Watt were placed on the COVID-19 list earlier this week. The 25-year-old […]

Calvin Anderson Heading To Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos are expected to place offensive tackle Calvin Anderson (ankle, knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Anderson is expected to recover in three to five weeks and will not need surgery. As long as Anderson doesn't have any setbacks along the way, the Broncos could get him back late in the season as […]

Phillip Lindsay Not Seen At Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins running back Phillip Lindsay (ankle) was not seen at practice on Thursday at the portion open to the media. Lindsay was a limited practice participant on Wednesday, so this would represent a downgrade if he in fact is listed as missing Thursday's session. Friday will be big for the former Houston Texan and […]

J.D. McKissic Misses Another Practice

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and didn't practice for a second straight day on Thursday. McKissic scored the team's only two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving) in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks, but he suffered a head/neck injury late in the game and […]

Carlos Correa Comfortable Waiting Through Lockout

Free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa has received plenty of interest and many offers on the open market as the top free agent available, but he is comfortable waiting through the coming lockout for the right offer. The usual big-spending teams have not spent big yet, and if the tax threshold rises with a new Collective Bargaining […]

Kris Bryant's Market Is Percolating

The New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres are among many teams that are interested in signing star free-agent Kris Bryant. The Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Colorado Rockies and Houston Astros, among others, have also checked in. Bryant's biggest draw is his versatility, with his ability to play third base, first base […]

MLB Owners Vote Unanimously For A Lockout

Major League Baseball owners have voted unanimously to institute a lockout, beginning at an unspecified time on Thursday. The Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire at 11:59 pm ET on Wednesday. The MLB Players Association hasn't moved away from its original proposal in May, which seeks a major overhaul of the sport's economic system, […]

Padres Sign Right-Hander Nick Martinez

The San Diego Padres agreed to a four-year, $20 million deal with right-hander Nick Martinez on Wednesday evening, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 31-year-old former Texas Ranger was excellent in Japan this past season for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, posting a 1.62 ERA. His contract with the Friars will include opt-outs after […]

Kyle Dugger Placed On COVID-19 List

The New England Patriots placed safety Kyle Dugger on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he tested positive for the virus. Dugger, if vaccinated, will need to be asymptomatic and return two negatives tests in order to be able to play on Monday night against the Buffalo Bills. Dugger has emerged as a top-10 fantasy […]

Teddy Bridgewater Practices In Full Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (leg) was able to practice in full on Wednesday after he was injured in the Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Bridgewater was injured early in the first half and missed the entire second quarter before returning in the second half. The Broncos led the entire game, so […]

Travis Homer On Track To Return In Week 13

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (calf) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday after he missed the Monday night loss to the Washington Football Team. Rashaad Penny (hamstring) is also on track to return after being limited in practice. It means that Seattle's full stable of mediocre running backs, including Alex Collins […]

Alex Collins, Rashaad Penny Limited Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks running backs Alex Collins (abdomen) and Rashaad Penny (hamstring) were both limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Collins has seen the vast majority of the backfield touches with Chris Carson (neck) out for the season, although it helped that both Penny and Travis Homer were inactive in the Monday night loss to the […]

DK Metcalf Limited In Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Metcalf has been bothered by a foot injury this year, but it hasn't kept him from playing in games on Sundays. The 23-year-old should be fine to play this Sunday against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. In three […]

Dre Greenlaw A Long Shot To Play In Week 13

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (groin), who suffered a groin injury in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings, is a long shot to play in Week 13 versus the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Greenlaw didn't practice on Wednesday and will be monitored throughout the week. It's a tough break […]

JaMycal Hasty Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. Hasty hasn't played since Week 9, but it looks as though he's knocking off the cobwebs and could potentially return for a Week 13 date with the division-rival Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. It would be good timing, too, since rookie […]