Matt Barnes Penciled In As Red Sox Closer

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that relief pitcher Matt Barnes is currently penciled in as the team's closer for the 2021 season. The 30-year-old right-hander had nine saves in 13 tries last year, with most of them coming after the club traded Brandon Workman to the Phillies. "If the season started tomorrow and […]

Red Sox Expect A Better J.D. Martinez In 2021

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora thinks outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez will have a much better season in 2021. Martinez was fourth in the American League MVP voting in 2018 after he hit 43 home runs and led the league with 130 RBI while helping the Red Sox to a franchise-record 108 wins and a […]

Brewers Confident Christian Yelich Will Bounce Back

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell is confident that former MVP outfielder Christian Yelich's 2020 hitting struggles won't carry over into the 2021 season. Yelich won consecutive National League batting titles in 2018 and 2019 in his first two years with the team, but he batted just .205 with 12 home runs and 22 RBI in […]

Brent Honeywell Jr. Has Another Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) had another right elbow surgery on Wednesday, but the team said it was a minor surgery and that it shouldn't impact Honeywell's availability for the 2021 season. The 25-year-old has had four surgeries on his right elbow since he last pitched in September of 2017 at […]

Michael Wacha Agrees With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays signed right-hander Michael Wacha to a one-year, $3 million deal on Friday. Wacha will help fill the void left by the departure of right-handed veteran starter Charlie Morton. Wacha went 1-4 with a 6.62 ERA in eight outings (seven starts) for the Mets in the shortened 2020 season. The 29-year-old won […]

Alex Smith Ruled Out Against Seattle

The Washington Football Team has ruled out quarterback Alex Smith (calf) for Week 15 against the Seahawks. Dwayne Haskins, who opened the year as the starter under center, will be back in this Sunday. Washington was holding out hope that the veteran Smith could play this weekend despite not really practicing at all this week, […]

Jamison Crowder Questionable Against Rams

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) will be limited in practice on Friday and will be questionable for Week 15 against the Rams. The fact that Crowder was limited in practice this week gives him a decent shot at playing on Sunday, but he's also been held […]

Darius Slay Still In Concussion Protocol

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol. It's never a good sign when a player remains in the concussion protocol late in the week, so Slay should be considered highly questionable to play in Week 15 against the Cardinals. This is notable for Philly's […]

No Practice For Matthew Stafford Friday

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs) missed his third day of practice this week on Friday. "He's feeling better, but we're gonna see where that goes," head coach Darrell Bevell said. Bevell said earlier this week that Stafford won't need to practice to play in Week 15 against the Titans, so there's still a chance […]

Kenny Golladay Could Be Shut Down

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) really wants to come back, but they're at the point where they may need to shut him down for the rest of the 2020 season with just three games left, including Week 15. Golladay said he's dealing with a "muscle strain" […]

Alex Smith Doesn't Do Much Friday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) wasn't able to do much of anything in practice on Friday, which isn't a great sign for his availability in Week 15 against the Seahawks. Smith's final designation has yet to be announced, but he might be lucky to receive a questionable tag at this point after missing […]

Donovan Smith Put On COVID-19 List, Ryan Succop Activated

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed left tackle Donovan Smith on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday and removed kicker Ryan Succop, punter Bradley Pinion and long snapper Zach Triner from the list in corresponding moves. Smith will now be unavailable to play in Week 15 against the Falcons, which is bad news for quarterback Tom Brady. […]

Daniel Jones To See First-Team Reps Friday

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) will "get his share" of the first-team snaps at practice on Friday. The Giants will keep a close eye on Jones' mobility as they decide whether to start him in Week 15 against the Browns on Sunday night. The Giants listed […]

Devonta Freeman Returns To Practice

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) has returned to practice, opening the three-week window for the team to activate him from Injured Reserve. Freeman was officially activated from the COVID-19 list on Thursday after being placed on it two weeks ago. The former Falcons back could play in Week 15 against the Browns […]

Jordan Jenkins Having Surgery On Shoulder

New York Jets pass-rusher Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) is having surgery to fix a torn labrum and dislocated shoulder on Tuesday, according to a source. Jenkins suffered the injury in Week 3 and had been playing through it. The 26-year-old former third-round pick in 2016 signed a one-year deal with Gang Green and was the team's […]

Alex Smith Plans To Practice Friday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf), who didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday, is planning to try and get in some practice work on Friday. Washington has been hopeful that Smith can start in Week 15 against the Seahawks despite straining his calf last week, and practicing on a limited basis on Friday would […]

Julio Jones Ruled Out For Week 15

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said that wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is out for Week 15 against the Buccaneers. It will be Jones' second straight game on the sidelines with a hamstring injury that has been bothering him off and on for most of the season. With just two games left in […]

Drew Brees Will Start Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (lung, ribs) will be the team's starting quarterback in Week 15 against the Chiefs, according to a source. The Saints believe that Brees is fully healthy and doctors have cleared him to play. The future Hall of Famer had no setbacks in practice this week, didn't feel pain and […]

Derek Carr May Be Done For Final Two Games

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that quarterback Derek Carr (groin) didn't suffer a tear in the Thursday night loss to the Chargers, but the coach described the injury as a significant groin pull. Carr will undergo an MRI exam on Friday, but there is a chance that we've seen the last of […]

Noah Fant Good To Go For Saturday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (illness) practiced in full the last two days and was taken off the final injury report for Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday. Fant left the game last weekend with a non-COVID-19-related illness and never returned, saddling his fantasy managers with a big fat zero. In his absence, […]

K.J. Hamler Could Disappoint In Week 15

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler had his best game of the season in the Week 14 win over the Panthers when he corralled two of his three targets for 86 yards and two touchdowns. Now that's efficiency. But with just three targets in that game and eight in the last two games, we […]

Jerry Jeudy Limping To The Finish Line

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has shown glimpses of his true potential in his first NFL season, but those glimpses have been few and far between lately. He's dealt with some injuries and has played through them, but perhaps they've slowed him down recently. Quarterback Drew Lock hasn't helped at all, as Jeudy […]

Tim Patrick Looking To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick scored two touchdowns in the Week 14 win over the Panthers and has three scores in the last two games. Although rookie Jerry Jeudy has more upside in the long term, Patrick has been Denver's most consistent wideout in 2020, catching 43 passes for 643 yards and six touchdowns […]

Royce Freeman In Line For More Work This Weekend?

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman could be thrust into a larger workload for Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday if one of Melvin Gordon III (shoulder) or Phillip Lindsay (knee), who are both questionable, are limited or ruled out. However, both Gordon and Lindsay got in limited practices this week and should be […]

Phillip Lindsay Questionable Against Bills

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (hip) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday. The fact that he practiced all week means he should be expected to play. Lindsay has missed some games due to injury this year and just hasn't been effective of late […]

Melvin Gordon III Questionable For Saturday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (shoulder) was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and is questionable for Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday. Despite the questionable tag, Gordon is expected to play. He's still sharing carries with Phillip Lindsay almost evenly, but the former Charger has been the more effective ball-carrier […]

Drew Lock Not Worth Trusting In Fantasy Playoffs

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is coming off his best game, a Week 14 performance against the Panthers in which he went 21-for-27 for 280 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. It broke a string of seven straight weeks with an interception, but Lock did lose a fumble in the game. It was a much-needed […]

Mike Gesicki Back At Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Gesicki now has at least a chance to suit up in Week 15 against the Patriots. New England isn't the best matchup for tight ends -- they've allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to the […]

John Brown Won't Play Saturday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver John Brown (ankle) will not play in Week 15 against the Broncos on Saturday. Brown remains on Injured Reserve. The 30-year-old still has a chance to return before the end of the regular season, though. Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley will remain Buffalo's top two […]

James Bradberry Going On COVID-19 List

The New York Giants are placing cornerback James Bradberry on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, according to sources. One of the top cornerbacks in the league will now miss the Week 15 game against the Browns on Sunday night. The good news is that Bradberry was deemed a high-risk close contact, which should allow him […]