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Michael Thomas Practices In Full Friday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) was a full participant in practice on Friday for the first time since the lead-up to Week 1. Thomas had five catches for 51 yards in Week 9 against the Buccaneers in his first game action since he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the season-opener. He […]
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Damien Harris, N'Keal Harry Questionable For Week 10
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle, chest), wide receiver N'Keal Harry (concussion) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (knee) are questionable for Week 10 against the Ravens on Sunday night. Harris and Harry were limited in practice all week, giving them both a good chance to play this weekend, but the game being on Sunday […]
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Jerry Jeudy Listed As Questionable Against Raiders
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Week 10 against the division-rival Raiders, but head coach Vic Fangio said he's "pretty confident" that Jeudy will play despite being a limited practice participant the last two days. The 21-year-old from Alabama is coming off his best game as a […]
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Matt Nagy Giving Up Play-Calling For Bears
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said on Friday that he is giving up play-calling duties heading into the Monday night game against the Vikings. Offensive coordinator Bill Lazor will take over play-calling duties. Nagy was considering this weeks ago, but he's finally pulling the trigger after two straight losses in which the offense could […]
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Budda Baker Questionable For Cardinals Defense
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (groin) is listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Bills. Baker missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but got in a limited session on Friday, at least giving him a chance to suit up on Sunday against Buffalo. The two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro is one of the […]
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Kenyan Drake Shaping Up As Game-Time Decision
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) looks to be a game-time decision against the Bills in Week 10 after practicing in some capacity each day this week. "We want to make sure he feels good pregame and can do what he does best. If not, he won't go," head coach Kliff Kingsbury said. Drake […]
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Allen Lazard Still Sore
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) is still dealing with soreness and didn't practice on Friday as he attempts to return from core muscle surgery, according to sources. Lazard hasn't suffered a setback, but it sounds as though the Packers will be cautious with him and hold him out in Week 10 against […]
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David Bakhtiari Will Play This Weekend
Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (chest) was taken off the final injury report for Week 10 and will play on Sunday against the Jaguars. Bakhtiari has been sidelined with his injury since Week 6. His return is great news for the protection of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is coming off a big performance […]
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Miles Sanders, Alshon Jeffery Will Play Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (knee) and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (calf) were both taken off the Week 10 injury report and will play this Sunday against the Giants. Sanders should be pretty close to full health since he's been out since Week 6. He'll have RB1 upside, especially in PPR leagues, in his […]
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T.J. Hockenson Listed As Questionable
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (toe) is being listed as questionable for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Hockenson didn't practice on Wednesday but returned to the practice field on Friday, giving him a good chance to play on Sunday. The second-year tight end's fantasy stock is on the rise after he has […]
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Kenny Golladay Ruled Out Against Washington
Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team. Golladay will miss his second straight game with a hip injury. Make sure to replace him in your starting fantasy lineups this weekend. Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola should continue to see more targets, […]
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Calais Campbell Ruled Out Against Patriots
Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Calais Campbell (calf) has been ruled out for the Sunday night game against the Patriots in Week 10, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Campbell injured his calf last Sunday and will miss his first game since 2014, ending a streak of 98 straight starts. The pass-rusher leads the team with […]
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Laviska Shenault Jr. Ruled Out Against Green Bay
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) has been officially ruled out for Week 10 against the Packers. Shenault got in limited practices earlier this week, but fantasy managers won't have him available this weekend. The 22-year-old from Colorado caught a touchdown in his first NFL game in Week 1 and had some […]
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49ers GM Backs Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch on Friday said that the organization is still behind quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle). "Here's what I know about Jimmy Garoppolo, and I think I've been consistent: We're a better football team when he's out there. We win a lot of games when he's out there. We've struggled to […]
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Browns Placing Chris Hubbard On COVID-19 List
The Cleveland Browns are placing offensive lineman Chris Hubbard on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. The Browns shut down their facility on Friday out of an abundance of caution due to Hubbard's positive coronavirus test, but thankfully he did not have any high-risk close contacts. That's excellent news if you own any of the team's […]
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Justin Jackson, Joey Bosa Ruled Out Against Dolphins
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (knee) and defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 10 against the Dolphins. Jackson could be able to return next week in a great matchup against the Jets, but he needs to be removed from all fantasy lineups this weekend. The Chargers backfield is […]
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Devonta Freeman Going On Injured Reserve
The New York Giants are placing running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Friday, according to a source. Freeman will have a chance to return after three weeks. The 28-year-old former Falcon will miss his third straight game in Week 10 against the Eagles and more as he deals with a nagging foot […]
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Mark Ingram II Practices Friday
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) took part in practice on Friday. Ingram missed practice on Thursday as he continues to nurse an ankle injury that has kept him out since Week 6. It at least gives the veteran back a chance to return this weekend against […]
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Joe Mixon Doubtful To Play Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that running back Joe Mixon (foot) is doubtful to play in Week 10 against the division-rival Steelers. Mixon was held out of practice on Friday for precautionary reasons and he hasn't practiced all week. the 24-year-old has been out since Week 6 with a right foot injury and […]
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Mike Tomlin Expects Ben Roethlisberger To Be Activated
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he expects quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to be activated from the COVID-19 list on Saturday. The Steelers will then have an extended walk-through practice to give Roethlisberger a little extra time with his teammates since he's been away from them all week after being deemed a high-risk close contact […]
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Kendrick Bourne Activated From COVID-19 List
The San Francisco 49ers activated wide receiver Kendrick Bourne from the COVID-19 list on Friday, and he will play in Week 10 against the Saints. Bourne has been on the COVID-19 list twice in the last week, but it looks like he'll be eligible to play this Sunday. With Deebo Samuel (hamstring) expected to miss […]
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49ers Offense Utilizing Pre-Snap Shifts Most Often
The San Francisco 49ers offense had the highest motion rate (75.7 percent) in the league last year and are once again leading the league in pre-snap shifts (72.1 percent). However, key injuries to their skill position players in 2020 have made the tactic less effective. They're gaining 6.1 yards per play using motion this year […]
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Steelers Defense Has Highest Pressure Rate In NFL
The Pittsburgh Steelers Defense has the highest pressure rate in the NFL (43.5 percent) and has three of the top six players in pressure rate with a minimum of 200 pass-rush snaps. T.J. Watt leads the league with 48 quarterback pressures -- 10 more than the next-closest player -- due in large part to a […]
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Justin Jefferson Thriving On Deep Routes
Minnesota Vikings first-round rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson has caught 10 of his 11 targets for 276 yards and a touchdown on deep routes this year. Deep routes include go, post and corner routes, with go and post routes the most efficient receiver routes in terms of expected points added per target. Jefferson leads the […]
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Terry McLaurin Leads In Yards After Catch Over Expectation
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin leads the NFL with 143 yards after the catch over expectation (YACOE). Saints running back Alvin Kamara, the only RB on the list, is used as a receiver out of the backfield on 79.4 percent of his routes, out wide on 13.1 percent of his routes and in […]
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Dalvin Cook Has Been Extremely Efficient
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook leads the league in rushing yards over expected by 126 yards. Cook has averaged 0.23 expected points added (EPA) per carry compared to quarterback Kirk Cousins' 0.14 EPA per dropback. Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who hasn't played since Week 4, is the only other running back with […]
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Russell Wilson Making The Tough Throws
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the NFL with a +6.7 percent completion percentage over expectation (CPOE), which is a way to measure a quarterback's performance relative to the difficulty of his passes. Wilson has ranked among the best in CPOE in each of the last three seasons -- third in 2017, second in 2018 […]
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Kim Ng To Become Marlins GM
Kim Ng is in line to become the new Miami Marlins general manager. She will become the first female general manager of an MLB team. She is a long-time baseball executive who has been MLB's senior vice president for baseball operations since 2011. Ng is also the first woman hired to a general manager position […]
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John Lovett Out For The Season
Green Bay Packers fullback John Lovett (knee) is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL, according to a source. Lovett didn't see a single carry this year until Week 9 against the 49ers in the blowout win, rushing the ball three times for six yards. While the 24-year-old from Princeton wasn't […]
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Mets Prioritizing George Springer, Trevor Bauer?
The New York Mets appear more focused on outfielder George Springer and right-hander Trevor Bauer than pursuing catcher J.T. Realmuto in free agency, but those expecting new owner Steve Cohen to land multiple big-ticket free agents this winter are likely to be disappointed. Realmuto would fit a huge need for the Mets, but they also […]
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