Marcus Mariota Will Continue To Be Part Of Game Plan

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota came off the bench in the Thanksgiving overtime win over the Dallas Cowboys last Thursday to score a touchdown, and the Raiders plan to continue using Mariota in their game plan moving forward. "Without giving too much away, I think he is hopefully going to be a part […]

Jauan Jennings Could Be No. 2 Receiver Against Seattle

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings started the year as the team's No. 5 receiver, but he was the third wideout in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings, and he could be the No. 2 this weekend against the Seattle Seahawks with Deebo Samuel (groin) expected to be out. Jennings averaged six […]

Elijah Mitchell Gaining Yards After Contact

Among full-time running backs, only the Cleveland Browns' Nick Chubb (4.26 yards) has averaged more yards after initial contact than San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (3.84 yards) this year. Mitchell is also closing in on Steelers rookie Najee Harris for most rushing yards by a rookie this year. Harris currently has 708 […]

Fred Warner Won't Play In Week 13

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (hamstring) suffered a hamstring strain in the Week 12 win over the Minnesota Vikings and will miss Week 13 against the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The 25-year-old's absence will be a big loss in the middle of the Niners defense, and San Fran could […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Dealing With Quad Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (quadriceps) is nursing a quadriceps strain that will be monitored throughout the week, according to head coach Sean McVay. Don't be surprised if Henderson is missing from practice or limited to kick off practice sessions on Wednesday as the team prepares for a Week 13 meeting with […]

Nahshon Wright Tests Positive For COVID-19

Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Nahshon Wright has tested positive for COVID-19, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. As a result, Wright will not play on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints in Week 13. The Cowboys now have eight players and coaches sidelined by the virus heading into this Thursday's game against the Saints. […]

Trysten Hill Receives Two-Game Suspension

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Trysten Hill received a two-game suspension on Monday for violations of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct rules following the Thanksgiving loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in overtime last Thursday. Hill punched Raiders guard John Simpson following last week's game. Hill is appealing the ruling, which would allow him to play […]

Amari Cooper Not Feeling The Best

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is back in the team's building but "still not feeling the best," according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Cooper tested positive for COVID-19 and has missed the last two games while being unvaccinated. He still has a cough, and it's "to be determined" if he'll […]

Cowboys Expect Ezekiel Elliott To Have A Serious Load

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the team expects running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) to have a serious load against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. Elliott has seen his workload decrease in recent weeks while battling through a nagging knee injury, and they said after the Thanksgiving game that they'd consider resting him […]

Dalvin Cook Expected To Miss At Least Two Games

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is expected to miss at least the next two games -- this Sunday at the Detroit Lions and the following Thursday against the Pittsburgh Steelers -- with the hope being that he can return the following week for the Monday night game at the Chicago Bears on Dec. […]

Darren Waller Considered Week-To-Week

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said that tight end Darren Waller (knee) is "week-to-week" on Monday. There's a chance that Waller is able to play in Week 13 against the Washington Football Team, but he could also very easily miss the game after straining his knee in the Thanksgiving overtime win over […]

Harrison Bryant Has A High Ankle Sprain

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Sunday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens. High ankle sprains can keep players out anywhere from four to six weeks, so there's no guarantee that Bryant will make it back in 2021. The Browns will re-evaluate the 23-year-old when they come […]

Jack Conklin Out For Rest Of The Year

Tests on Monday confirmed that Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (knee) tore his patella tendon in the Sunday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and he will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Conklin had just returned from an elbow injury that had him on Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old will […]

Logan Thomas Officially Activated From Injured Reserve

The Washington Football Team officially activated tight end Logan Thomas (hamstring) from Injured Reserve to the 53-man active roster for the Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks. The team also elevated center Jon Toth from the practice squad and placed offensive tackle Sam Cosmi on IR. Fantasy managers in need of tight end help […]

CeeDee Lamb A Full Participant Monday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Monday. Lamb suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and wasn't able to clear the league's protocol in time to suit up on Thanksgiving last Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders. But the 22-year-old second-year […]

Ezekiel Elliott Practices In Full Monday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) was a full participant in practice on Monday. It's great news that Elliott is practicing in full to start the week, but he's still dealing with a knee injury that has been bothering him since Oct. 3, and the Cowboys have acknowledged that they're considering resting him or […]

Taysom Hill A Full Participant On Monday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (foot) was a full participant in Monday's practice and is in line to start on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. As long as Hill doesn't suffer a setback in practice this week, he'll take over under center for Trevor Siemian moving forward. The 31-year-old has […]

Corey Seager Goes To Rangers On 10-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers agreed to sign free-agent shortstop Corey Seager for 10 years and $325 million dollars. The massive contract includes a $5 million signing bonus, a limited trade clause and no opt outs. It comes just a day after Texas landed middle infielder Marcus Semien for seven years and $175 million. Semien will presumably […]

Mark Ingram II Practices In Full Monday

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) was a full participant in Monday's practice. Ingram didn't play in the Thanksgiving loss to the Buffalo Bills last Thursday night, but he's on track to return this Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. The veteran back filled in nicely as an RB2 for […]

Alvin Kamara Listed As Limited Monday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) was listed as limited in Monday's practice. Kamara hasn't practiced or played since suffering a sprained MCL in Week 9, so the Saints and fantasy managers could have him back for a Thursday night game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13. We'll continue to keep a […]

D'Andre Swift Unlikely To Play In Week 13

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) sprained his shoulder in the first half of the Thanksgiving loss to the Chicago Bears and is unlikely to play in Week 13 against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Dan Campbell said that Swift was still "pretty sore" as of Monday afternoon. "It's hard to say that you'd […]

Aaron Rodgers Doesn't Plan On Having Surgery At This Time

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) doesn't plan to have surgery on his broken left pinkie toe at this time. The hope is that Rodgers' heal will heal and improve after the team's Week 13 bye. The 37-year-old should be fine for the Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears, but he was noticeably […]

Robbie Ray, Mariners Finalizing Five-Year Deal Monday

Reigning American League Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners are finalizing a five-year, $115 million deal on Monday that includes an opt-out after the third season, according to sources familiar with the deal. Seattle will have to give up a draft pick after the lefty declined Toronto's qualifying offer. Ray will give […]

Christian McCaffrey Going On IR, Out For The Season

The Carolina Panthers placed running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday and he will miss the rest of the season. Initial X-rays on McCaffrey came back negative, according to head coach Matt Rhule, but something else must have come up during additional tests on Monday after he tweaked his ankle in the […]

Will Fuller Still Not Ready To Return

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (finger) is "getting better" but still isn't ready to return, according to head coach Brian Flores. The Dolphins will re-evaluate Fuller when they begin practice preparations for the week on Wednesday. Fuller remains on Injured Reserve and hasn't played since Week 4. It's a mystery as to why he […]

Tyrod Taylor Remains The Team's Starter

Houston Texans head coach David Culley said that quarterback Tyrod Taylor will remain the team's starter when he's healthy. The only way that rookie Davis Mills will play again this year is if Taylor suffers another injury. Taylor was a huge disappointment in the Week 12 loss to the New York Jets, going 17-for-26 for […]

Cardinals Hopeful Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins Will Play

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury remains hopeful that quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) will play in Week 13 against the Chicago Bears, but he won't fully commit to it until he sees them practice this week. Both Murray and Hopkins haven't played since they were injured in Week 8. […]

Dalvin Cook Has Torn Labrum After Shoulder Dislocation

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder after suffering a dislocation in the Week 12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources. The good news is that the injury isn't considered season-ending, and the hope is that the team will rest him for […]

Browns Won't Be Benching Baker Mayfield

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team isn't considering benching quarterback Baker Mayfield when the team returns from their Week 13 bye. "We're not doing that," Stefanski said. Mayfield has been playing through shoulder, foot, knee and groin injuries for almost two months and completed less than 50% of his passes in the […]

Mets Finalizing A Deal With Max Scherzer Monday

The New York Mets are finalizing a deal with free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer on Monday that will be for three years and around $130 million, according to a source. The deal isn't quite done yet, but it would be a record for average annual value in the major leagues. Scherzer has spent around half of […]