White Sox Exercise Craig Kimbrel's Option

As expected, the Chicago White Sox exercised their $16 million team option on relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Kimbrel had a huge bounce-back season in 2021 after he had a 5.28 ERA while walking 7.0 hitters per nine innings in 18 appearances over 15 1/3 innings […]

Broncos Defense Trending Down After Trade Of Von Miller

The Denver Broncos defense did finally create two turnovers in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team, but they head into a Week 9 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys -- an offense that leads the league in yards per game -- after just trading All-Pro pass-rusher Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams. […]

Brandon McManus - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus finally missed his first kick of the 2021 season in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team. Accuracy hasn't been the problem for him this year, it's been Denver's lack of efficiency on offense, mainly in converting third downs to sustain drives into enemy territory. The Broncos are […]

Browns Put Jack Conklin On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Saturday and activated fullback Andy Janovich and center Nick Harris from IR in corresponding moves. Conklin is expected back this season, but he'll now be forced to miss the team's next three games after dislocating his left elbow in the Week 8 […]

Tim Patrick - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Don't count on Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick leading the team in receiving in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys like he did last week against the Washington Football Team when he caught all three of his targets for 64 yards. At best, he's a WR4/flex consideration in deeper leagues, even with tight end […]

Jerry Jeudy - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy made his return last Sunday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1, and he caught all four of his targets for 39 yards against the Washington Football Team. On the bright side, he led the team in catches. However, no Broncos pass-catcher had […]

Courtland Sutton - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton did not have a good game in Jerry Jeudy's return from a high ankle sprain in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team, catching two of his four targets for only 40 yards. However, no Broncos player had more than four targets with quarterback Teddy Bridgewater spreading […]

Javonte Williams - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

The Denver Broncos rushing attack will have their work cut out for them in Week 9 against a Dallas Cowboys defense that is allowing only 88.6 rushing yards per game this season. And if the Broncos fall behind early to one of the best offenses in the NFL, they could be forced to abandon the […]

Melvin Gordon III - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon had a two-touchdown game in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team, but he once again narrowly out-snapped and out-touched rookie Javonte Williams. The Broncos are unlikely to punish Gordon for a late lost fumble, though, so expect both backs to continue alternating offensive series this Sunday […]

Teddy Bridgewater - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater ended a streak of three straight games with an interception in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team, but he completed only 19 passes for 213 yards and one touchdown. Bridgewater has only two 300-yard passing games in 2021 with 13 touchdowns and five interceptions, making him the […]

Kenny Golladay, John Ross Expected To Play

New York Giants wide receivers Kenny Golladay (knee) and John Ross (quadriceps), who are both listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders, are expected to play on Sunday as long as they don't suffer a setback during pre-game workouts. Golladay has been out since hyperextending his knee in Week 5, but […]

Dusty Baker Returning To Astros In 2022

The Houston Astros announced on Friday that they signed manager Dusty Baker to a one-year contract extension for the 2022 season after he came just two wins shy of winning the World Series this year. Next season will mark the 72-year-old's 25th season as a manager in professional baseball and his third with the Astros […]

Seiya Suzuki To Be Posted This Offseason

Japanese star right fielder Seiya Suzuki will be posted this offseason by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball and made available to major league clubs, according to a source. The 27-year-old will compete with Starling Marte as one of this winter's top available free-agent outfielders after he's been a five-time All-Star in Japan. […]

Giants Decline Johnny Cueto's Option

The San Francisco Giants declined starting pitcher Johnny Cueto's $22 million option for the 2022 season on Friday, making him a free agent. Instead, the veteran right-hander will receive a $5 million buyout. As he nears the back end of his career, Cueto has become a back-of-the-rotation starter after missing most of the 2018 and […]

Javon Kinlaw Undergoes ACL Reconstruction

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) recently underwent a successful ACL reconstruction on his injured right knee to fix chronic changes in his knee. The 49ers are hoping that the 24-year-old first-round pick in 2020 can return to full health for the start of the 2022 campaign. Kinlaw was working through knee issues […]

Damien Williams Trending In The Wrong Direction

Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams (knee) missed his second straight practice of the week on Friday. If Williams is unable to get on the practice field on Saturday, he's unlikely to play on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers after he was injured in the Week 8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Initially […]

Darnell Mooney Pops Up On Injury Report Friday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (groin) was added to the team's Week 9 injury report on Friday after he got in a limited practice. Mid-week injuries are usually never a good thing, but the fact that Mooney was still able to practice on a limited basis is a good sign. It's an injury that […]

Chris Boswell Should Be Good To Go For Monday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (concussion) was a full participant at practice on Friday after being limited on Thursday. Boswell suffered a concussion on a fake field-goal attempt in the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns, but it looks like he has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and he should be fine to play […]

Eric Ebron Returns To Limited Practice Friday

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) managed to get in a limited practice on Friday after sitting out Thursday's session. Ebron was inactive for the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns, but he seems to be trending in the right direction to make it back on Monday night against the Chicago Bears. Even […]

Cardinals To Play It Safe With Kyler Murray?

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) will be a game-time decision for Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers, and general manager Steve Keim said the team needs to "be smart" with the signal-caller and "think about the big picture." It sounds awfully similar to the company line that the Dallas Cowboys used a week […]

Odell Beckham Jr. To Be Placed On Waivers Monday

After days of negotiations, the Cleveland Browns and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reached a settlement on Friday that will result in him being placed on waivers on Monday, according to league sources. Beckham can be claimed by an interested team as soon as Tuesday at 4pm ET. The 29-year-old petitioned for his exit in […]

Chargers Secondary Will Be Vulnerable On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers starting cornerbacks Michael Davis (hamstring) and Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion) have both been ruled out in Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles, while safety Alohi Gilman (ankle) is doubtful to play. As a result, cornerbacks Tevaughn Campbell and Ryan Smith are expected to step into starting roles this weekend. The Chargers defense […]

Justin Jackson Ruled Out Against Philadelphia

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (quadriceps) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9. Jackson was injured in the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots. Joshua Kelley was a healthy scratch last weekend, but he and rookie Larry Rountree III […]

Chris Evans, Auden Tate Questionable For Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chris Evans (hamstring) and wide receiver Auden Tate (thigh) were both limited in practice all week and are questionable for Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. Evans missed the Week 8 loss to the New York Jets, but he's trending in the right direction to make his return and serve […]

Marcus Maye Done For The Season

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Thursday night loss to the Indianapolis Colts and will miss the rest of the season. Maye went down with a non-contact injury in the second half on Thursday, and it didn't look good. It's extremely bad timing for the 28-year-old, who is […]

Tyler Kroft To Miss Multiple Weeks With Lung Laceration

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (lung), who was injured in the Thursday night loss to the Indianapolis Colts, suffered a lung laceration and will miss multiple weeks, according to a source. There's a good chance that Kroft is placed on Injured Reserve, although he's expected to return later this season. Even though Ryan […]

Lions Waive Tyrell Williams

The Detroit Lions waived wide receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) on Friday with an injury settlement. Williams suffered a concussion in the team's Week 1 game and has yet to play since. The 29-year-old was expected to replace Kenny Golladay and serve as quarterback Jared Goff's top receiver in 2021, but that obviously never came to […]

Jalen Reagor Good To Go For Week 9

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (ankle) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the final Week 9 injury report against the Los Angeles Chargers. Reagor was injured in the blowout win over the Detroit Lions in Week 8, but he won't miss time against the Chargers. The 22-year-old second-year wideout hasn't had […]

Taysom Hill Will Play Against Falcons

The New Orleans Saints named quarterback Trevor Siemian as their starter for the Week 9 contest against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, but head coach Sean Payton said that Taysom Hill (concussion) will also play in the game. Hill missed the team's last two games but has cleared the concussion protocol and will be active this […]

Blake Jarwin, Tyron Smith Ruled Out For Week 9

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) and left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) have both officially been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Jarwin suffered his injury in the Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, while Smith aggravated his ankle injury last Sunday night and is now […]