Optimism Surrounding Rob Gronkowski's Status

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) is considered a game-time decision on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints after missing the last four games. However, one source described optimism about his playing status, which would be a big lift for the Buccaneers and fantasy managers in Week 8. Gronk last played in a […]

Dak Prescott Unlikely To Play Sunday Night?

It would surprise many close to the situation if Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) starts on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially a game-time decision for Week 8, but backup Cooper Rush saw most of the meaningful repetitions during the week of practice, and Prescott was away from the team on […]

Jets Activate Jarrad Davis From Injured Reserve

The New York Jets activated linebacker Jarrad Davis (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Saturday and elevated quarterback Josh Johnson to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Davis will be making his season debut in Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals after getting injured in the preseason, and he will likely draw the start on […]

Kahale Warring Promoted From Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills elevated tight end Kahale Warring from the practice squad to the active roster for the Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins. With Dawson Knox (hand) out, Warring will likely serve as Tommy Sweeney's backup. While Sweeney did find the end zone in Week 6 before the team's bye week, he's unlikely […]

Jordan Howard, Richard Rodgers Promoted To Active Roster

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted running back Jordan Howard and tight end Richard Rodgers from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 8 against the winless Detroit Lions. Safety K'Von Wallace (shoulder) was also activated from Injured Reserve. Howard has yet to play in 2021, but he has appeared in 12 games for the […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Back From Injured Reserve

The Denver Broncos activated tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to a source. Both Okwuegbunam and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle), who had been out since Week 1 with a high ankle sprain, will return to action in Week 8 against the Washington Football Team. Okwuegbunam has seen some looks […]

Jerry Jeudy Activated From IR, Expected To Return Sunday

The Denver Broncos activated wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to a source. Jeudy is on track to make his return in Week 8 against the Washington Football Team after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1. The 22-year-old first-rounder from last year had six catches on seven targets […]

Colts Waive Jordan Wilkins Saturday

The Indianapolis Colts waived Jordan Wilkins on Saturday among a flurry of roster moves ahead of their Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans. Linebacker Jordan Glasgow was activated from Injured Reserve and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo was activated from the Non-Football Injury list, while running back Deon Jackson and safety Josh Jones were brought […]

Preston Williams Won't Play In Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills and won't travel with the team. Williams wasn't listed on the team's final injury report on Friday, so he'll be a healthy scratch. The move is a sign that DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder), who is listed as questionable, […]

Seahawks Want To Get Rashaad Penny More Involved

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he hopes to get running back Rashaad Penny more involved in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The former first-rounder saw his first action in Week 7 since the season opener when he suffered a calf injury that landed him on Injured Reserve, and he gained only […]

Seahawks Unsure If Chris Carson Will Return This Year

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) will miss his fourth straight game in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and head coach Pete Carroll said there is no timeline for when Carson will return. Carroll couldn't even say if Carson would return this season. Carson initially felt discomfort in his neck in the preseason […]

Dak Prescott Will Be Game-Time Decision Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (calf) expected a decision to come on Saturday on whether he'd start on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, but a source is saying that the decision is now expected to be delayed until game time. That creates a major headache for fantasy managers with the game being on Sunday […]

Sterling Shepard, Kadarius Toney Questionable For Monday

New York Giants wide receivers Sterling Shepard (hamstring) and Kadarius Toney (ankle) are both listed as questionable for the Week 8 game on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both receivers missed the Week 7 win over the Carolina Panthers, but they are both expected to return on Monday night in a game where […]

Saquon Barkley, Kenny Golladay Ruled Out

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) have been ruled out for the Monday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Barkley hasn't played since suffering a low ankle sprain in Week 5, while Golladay has been sidelined since Week 5 as well with a hyperextended knee. Both […]

Germain Ifedi Placed On COVID-19 List

The Chicago Bears placed right tackle Germain Ifedi on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Ifedi started the first five games of the season before landing on Injured Reserve with a knee injury. Elijah Wilkinson replaced him at right tackle before going on the COVID-19 list himself, but Wilkinson was activated on Friday and figures to […]

Matt Nagy Won't Coach Sunday Against 49ers

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy remains in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 on Monday and will not coach in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will take over head-coaching responsibilities this weekend after running practices this week. The only time Tabor has been a head […]

J.J. Watt Could Return Later This Year

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim isn't ruling out a return for defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder) later this year. "I know surgery is an option, but at the same time I think there are some things that are possibly put in place where we want to play this thing out with a little bit […]

Javon Kinlaw Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that former first-round defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (knee) underwent season-ending right knee surgery. "They think they solved the problem," Shanahan said. The 24-year-old played in only four games in his second season in the NFL and finished with eight tackles and no sacks. Kinlaw already had some […]

Stephon Gilmore Activated From PUP List

The Carolina Panthers activated cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday and placed defensive end Darryl Johnson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Gilmore hadn't practiced since December when they acquired him in a trade from the New England Patriots. Along with linebacker Shaq Thompson, the Panthers […]

Panthers Unlikely To Trade For Deshaun Watson Before Tuesday

Contrary to a previous report, the Carolina Panthers have no plans to pursue a trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson before Tuesday's trade deadline, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. The source also said that the Panthers never offered or considered offering star running back Christian McCaffrey as part of […]

Jalen Ramsey Questionable For Sunday

Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Houston Texans after missing practice with a non-COVID-19-related illness on Thursday and Friday. Safety Jordan Fuller (knee) and defensive back Robert Rochell (knee) are also questionable, while left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) and defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day (chest) […]

Darrynton Evans Lands On IR For Second Time

The Tennessee Titans placed running back Darrynton Evans (knee) on Injured Reserve for the second time this season on Friday, which will end his 2021 campaign. Evans missed the first six games of the year while being on IR for a knee injury. He had two carries for seven yards and caught two passes for […]

Chris Evans Ruled Out For Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chris Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the New York Jets. Wide receiver Auden Tate (thigh) is also questionable. The sixth-round rookie will miss his first game of the season after missing practice all week. Evans saw his biggest role in Week 6 with Samaje Perine […]

Panthers Could Dangle Christian McCaffrey For Deshaun Watson

The Carolina Panthers haven't given up hope of trading for Houston Texans Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to several sources who have been in close contact with him. It remains a priority for the franchise ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. The two sides haven't agreed on parameters for a deal, however, and Houston's asking […]

Jonnu Smith Questionable Against Chargers

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Smith was injured in the Week 7 blowout win over the New York Jets, but he traveled with the team and has a good chance of suiting up this Sunday […]

Kendrick Bourne Draws Questionable Tag

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (shoulder) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Kicker Nick Folk (knee) was also limited all week and is questionable. Both players are expected to be available this weekend. Bourne is second on the team in receptions (22) […]

Taysom Hill Will Miss Another Game

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (concussion) missed all week of practice and has been ruled out for the second straight game in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hill does have three touchdowns this year, but he's been well off the fantasy radar as the backup QB and occasional goal-line weapon with only […]

DeVante Parker Officially Questionable For Week 8

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) is questionable to face the Buffalo Bills this Sunday in Week 8. Parker has missed the last three games, but he was feeling much better in practice this week and is expected to make his return in a very difficult matchup on the road against first-place Buffalo. […]

Alex Collins Questionable Heading Into Sunday

Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins (groin) was listed as questionable on the team's final injury report for Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Collins was held out of practice on Thursday but returned to a limited showing on Friday and is likely to suit up this Sunday as the team's primary running back. He […]

D.K. Metcalf Good To Go Against Jaguars

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (foot) returned to a limited practice on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Metcalf continues to get a day off in the middle of the practice week, but he will be all systems go this weekend. The 23-year-old star […]