Alex Smith Sitting Out Again Thursday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) will sit out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday as he deals with a calf strain that he suffered in the Week 14 win over the 49ers. Washington's plan all along was to take things slowly with Smith, as the priority is rest over practice […]

Matthew Stafford, Frank Ragnow Miss Practice Again

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs) and center Frank Ragnow (throat) are both out of practice again on Thursday. Stafford is highly questionable for Week 15 against the Titans, but interim head coach Darrell Bevell said on Wednesday that he'd be comfortable with Stafford playing, even if he doesn't practice all week. The 32-year-old is […]

Scott Oberg Playing Catch

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that relief pitcher Scott Oberg (arm) is playing catch again after missing all of the 2020 season due to blood clots in his right arm. "He's slowly picking up the intensity," Black said. "Feel really good about Scotty." Without setbacks, the 30-year-old could be back to full strength by […]

Rays Re-Sign Catcher Mike Zunino

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to re-sign catcher Mike Zunino to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Wednesday. If the Rays decline his $ 7 million option for the 2022 season, he'll receive a $1 million buyout. The 29-year-old hit just .147/.238/.360 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 28 games during the […]

Johnny Cueto Won't Pitch In Winter Ball

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto and the team have decided that he will not pitch in winter ball in his native Dominican Republic this year, given that the 2020 season was his first quasi-full season since returning from Tommy John surgery. Cueto was originally scheduled to pitch for the Estrellas Orientales. Manager Gabe […]

Anthony DeSclafani Signs With Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed right-handed pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year deal worth $6 million on Wednesday, according to a source. According to president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, the team will continue to look for another top-tier starting pitcher. DeSclafani struggled in 2020, going 1-2 with a 7.22 ERA in nine games (seven […]

Justin Verlander Hopes to Pitch In 2021

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (elbow) is hoping to pitch at some point next year after having Tommy John surgery, according to general manager James Click. Click said Verlander "has every intention of trying to come back next year" but admitted that it's an "aggressive timetable." The right-hander had the surgery on Sept. 30, […]

Texans Won't Shut Down Deshaun Watson

Houston Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel said that the team won't shut down quarterback Deshaun Watson for the final three games of the season after the club was eliminated from postseason contention last weekend. Watson is on pace to set career highs in completion percentage (68.9), passing yards per game (289.3), touchdown-to-interception ratio (25-6) […]

Jason Garrett Tests Positive For COVID-19

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 and will continue to work remotely this week. Tight ends coach Freddie Kitchens will serve as the team's offensive play-caller in Week 15 against the Browns on Sunday night. Quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle, hamstring) is not expected to play after tweaking his ankle in […]

Mike Williams Not Expected To Face Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring), who is questionable for Thursday night against the division-rival Raiders, is not expected to play, according to sources. Williams was injured in the Week 14 win over the Falcons and won't be ready to go on the short week. Keenan Allen (hamstring) will likely be limited if […]

Keenan Allen A Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) will be a true game-time decision for Thursday night against the division-rival Raiders, according to sources. Allen was sore in the Week 14 win over the Falcons, and the short week hasn't helped. If Allen does play, he will likely be limited, which would make for a […]

Austin Ekeler Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (quadriceps) is expected to play on Thursday night against the division-rival Raiders. Ekeler has yet to rush for 100 yards in a single game in 2020, but he should be considered a strong RB1 against a Raiders defense that will be missing four starters due to injury on […]

Drew Brees Has A Ways To Go

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (lung, ribs) was designated to return to practice on Wednesday, but head coach Sean Payton said that Brees has "a ways to go" in his recovery from 11 broken ribs and a punctured lung. "He's got a ways to go still, and he's someone we're not gonna just hurry […]

Ravens Defense Still Fighting Through Injuries

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday. Campbell returned from the COVID-19 list to play in Week 13 against the Cowboys, but he's been dealing with this calf injury since Week 9 against the Colts. He doesn't have a sack […]

No Practice For Robert Woods

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (thigh) was a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on Woods' practice status the rest of the week, as he'll be a must-start wideout with obvious WR1 upside this weekend against the winless Jets and their woeful defense if he's […]

Jamison Crowder Doesn't Practice Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) didn't practice on Wednesday. Crowder battled through the injury in the Week 14 blowout loss to the Seahawks, but he was clearly not 100 percent and caught just two of five targets for a season-low seven yards. Against a Rams Defense in Week 15 that is allowing […]

Ezekiel Elliott Misses Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (calf) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Elliott didn't aggravate his calf in the Week 14 win over the Bengals, but the Cowboys are giving him a little extra rest late in the season. Barring a setback, we'd expect Elliott to be active this weekend. The 25-year-old, […]

Brandin Cooks, Duke Johnson Limited In Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (neck) and running back Duke Johnson (neck) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. This is really good news for Cooks after he sat out of the Week 14 loss to the Bears. The 27-year-old could still be considered questionable, though, so continue to track his progress through the […]

David Johnson Back From COVID-19 List

The Houston Texans activated running back David Johnson from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday after he was deemed a high-risk close contact and was forced to miss the Week 14 game. Johnson did not practice on Wednesday. The 29-year-old should be back in action this weekend against the Colts, but he'll be more of an […]

Jeff Driskel Activated From COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos activated quarterback Jeff Driskel from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and they also signed cornerback Parnell Motley off the 49ers practice squad. Driskel was put on the list after testing positive for COVID-19 three weeks ago. It led to the debacle that was practice-squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton taking snaps under center […]

Chase Edmonds, Zane Gonzalez Miss Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) and kicker Zane Gonzalez (back) didn't practice on Wednesday. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that Edmonds would be a game-time decision in Week 15 against the Eagles on Sunday. Edmonds has had fantasy relevance behind Kenyan Drake this year with 751 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns, and he's […]

James Robinson On The Week 15 Injury Report

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back James Robinson (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. There's nothing to suggest that Robinson's injury is very serious, so he should remain a strong RB1 choice for fantasy managers in the fantasy semifinals this week. As long as the Jaguars aren't blown out again, which is […]

DeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant Sr. Limited In Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receivers DeVante Parker (hamstring) and Jakeem Grant Sr. (hamstring), linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hip) and guard Ereck Flowers (ankle) were limited in practice Wednesday. Parker and Grant were at least able to practice some, but their statuses for Week 15 against the Patriots are very much up in the air. In a […]

Mike Gesicki Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) and safety Bobby McCain (ankle) didn't practice on Wednesday. Gesicki has scored four touchdowns in his last three games and has 14 catches on 17 targets for 153 yards and three touchdowns in the last two contests. He'll be a high-end TE2 if he can somehow get in […]

Matt Breida Activated From COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins activated running back Matt Breida from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Breida hasn't played since Week 12 and has just 47 carries for 168 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns in his nine games played in his first year in Miami. Even if Myles Gaskin and rookie Salvon Ahmed […]

Austin Hooper Returns To Practice

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that tight end Austin Hooper (neck) and cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) returned to practice on Wednesday. Both players were limited. Hooper was injured in practice last week and missed the Monday night game, while Ward has been out since Week 11. Unless he suffers a setback, Hooper should […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Pierre-Paul had surgery on his knee this year, so the Buccaneers have taken it easy on him in practices early in the week. Despite dealing with the knee issue, JPP has been the top-scoring defensive lineman -- just above the Rams' […]

Kyle Rudolph, Alexander Mattison Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) and running back Alexander Mattison (appendix) both missed practice on Wednesday. Rudolph and Mattison missed last week's game, and Mattison has missed the last two games after having his appendix removed. Neither player should be on the fantasy radar for a Week 15 meeting with the Bears. Chicago's […]

Trey Burton, Mo Alie-Cox Added To Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts tight ends Trey Burton (knee) and Mo Alie-Cox (knee) were both added to the injury report on Wednesday after they were unable to practice. It's unclear if either player is in serious danger of sitting out in Week 15 against the Texans, but it's something to watch as the week progresses. Burton is […]

Michael Thomas Misses Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) was unable to practice on Wednesday, along with receiver Deonte Harris (neck). It's likely just an extra day of rest for Thomas after he's struggled with his ankle injury in 2020. The 27-year-old All-Pro caught all eight of his targets for 84 yards in the Week 14 […]