Panthers Defense Could Be Short-Handed Against Chiefs

Carolina Panthers rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee), defensive tackle Zach Kerr (toe) and defensive end Marquis Haynes (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Kerr practiced in full each of the last two days, so his status is looking good. Chinn, the team's second-round pick, has played nearly every defensive […]

Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert Could Return In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) "have a chance" to return in Week 10 against the Saints. Samuel has been out the last two games and also had a short stint on the COVID-19 list, but he'll have WR2 upside next […]

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk Removed From COVID List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, was removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday following his second negative test in as many days. Receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams were also removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday. Samuel, Aiyuk and […]

Doctors Don't Recommend Surgery For Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that none of the doctors the team talked to are recommending surgery for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), and he'll be re-evaluated again in four to six weeks. Garoppolo suffered a new high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, but the good news is it […]

Nick Mullens Still The Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the starting job remains "firmly" in the hands of quarterback Nick Mullens after the Thursday night blowout loss to the Packers. Mullens only produced in garbage time against Green Bay, ultimately going 22-for-35 for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception. For at least another week, […]

Kenny Golladay Officially Out Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Golladay is being listed as week-to-week after suffering a hip injury in Week 8 against the Colts. There's no guarantee that he'll be ready to go for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team either. With […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Play Against Washington

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Washington Football Team. It will be the second straight game that Freeman will miss. Wayne Gallman should continue to serve as the G-Men's primary running back, with Dion Lewis being sprinkled in here and there. But Gallman should be […]

T.Y. Hilton Doubtful To Face Ravens

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) will be doubtful for Week 9 against the Ravens. Hilton didn't practice all week after departing in the first half of the Week 8 win over the Lions. The 31-year-old receiver has fallen drastically in the receiver rankings in 2020 with Philip […]

Adam Humphries Ruled Out Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Humphries suffered a concussion in Week 8 and didn't practice all week. There's a chance he could also be sidelined with a short week upcoming against the Colts next Thursday night. Corey […]

Breshad Perriman In Last Phase Of Concussion Protocol

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (concussion) is in the last phase of the league's concussion protocol. Perriman put in a limited practice on Thursday and is headed in the right direction, but we'll have a better idea of his status for Monday night against the Patriots on Saturday. The 27-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played […]

Sam Darnold, Jamison Crowder To Be Limited Friday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) will be limited in practice on Friday. Darnold is returning to practice after sitting out on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase is optimistic that Darnold will play on Monday night against the Patriots, but it's hard to recommend anyone from this offense […]

Broncos Defense Has Tough Test Against Falcons Offense

The Denver Broncos Defense will head into their Week 9 matchup against the Falcons surprisingly ranked ninth in the league in overall defense. But they'll be facing an Atlanta offense that ranks third in the NFL, and slowing down running back Todd Gurley II and quarterback Matt Ryan will be a tough challenge. Denver will […]

Gardner Minshew II Officially Ruled Out For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the Texans. This was a foregone conclusion after it was announced that Minshew had suffered a fractured thumb in the Week 7 game. It's very possible that the 24-year-old second-year signal-caller will miss Week 10 as well. Sixth-round rookie […]

Brandon McManus Has Plenty Of Appeal In Week 9

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has just 15 field-goal attempts (tied for 15th in the NFL) and ranks 16th in terms of fantasy points among kickers through eight weeks, but he's also made 93.3 percent of those attempts (just one miss). McManus has a strong leg, but the Broncos inconsistent offense has afforded him just […]

Noah Fant Could Blow Up In Week 9

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant isn't on the Week 9 injury report against the Falcons and should be 100 percent healthy in an excellent matchup, as Atlanta's defense has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this year, including a league-high eight touchdowns to the position. There was some concern that rookie Albert […]

Jadeveon Clowney Misses Another Practice

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee) missed another practice on Friday, and his status for Week 9 against the Bears isn't looking good. A full week of missed practices is never a good sign, and Clowney might be lucky to draw a doubtful tag for the game this Sunday against Chicago. The oft-injured pass-rusher might […]

Panthers To Activate Christian McCaffrey This Weekend

The Carolina Panthers plan to activate running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) from Injured Reserve this weekend, and he's expected to play in Week 9 against the Chiefs. The first overall fantasy selection in most drafts is set to return for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2. The 24-year-old All-Pro has […]

Was DaeSean Hamilton A One-Week Wonder?

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton came out of nowhere in the Week 8 win over the division-rival Chargers to post four receptions on five targets for a team-high 82 yards and his first score of the season last Sunday. Before Hamilton's Week 8 breakout, he had caught only five of his 14 targets for […]

K.J. Hamler Not Seeing Enough Targets In Broncos Offense

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler had a memorable first career touchdown in Week 8 against the division-rival Chargers, as his touchdown grab with time expiring in the fourth quarter proved to be the game-winner. Hamler caught all of his targets in the game, but he saw just three looks and gained 13 yards […]

Krys Barnes Tests Positive For COVID-19

Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (calf), who left the Thursday night game after the first half with a calf injury, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, according to a source. Barnes isn't experiencing symptoms as of now. Based on the timing of his positive test, he could be eligible to come off the list […]

Jerry Jeudy Has WR3 Upside Against Falcons

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had career-highs in targets (10) and receiving yards (73) in the Week 8 win over the Chargers, but the production also came with Tim Patrick (hamstring) inactive. Jeudy has at least 55 yards in five of his seven games this year, although he has just one touchdown. Even […]

Melvin Gordon III Losing His Handle On Lead-Back Duties?

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III salvaged his fantasy stat line in Week 8 against the Chargers by catching six passes for 21 yards with the team in comeback mode in the second half. Gordon played 36 snaps to Phillip Lindsay's 29, but for the second straight week, Lindsay was the more efficient ball-carrier. […]

Drew Lock Looks To Keep Things Rolling Against Atlanta

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is coming off his best performance of the season in a 21-point comeback win over the division-rival Chargers. He went 26-for-41 for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a QB rating of 94.4. Lock has thrown at least one pick in each of the last three games, but […]

Lions Sign Mohamed Sanu

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to their practice squad on Friday. Sanu played in three games with the 49ers before being cut this year, catching his only target for nine yards. A third-round pick of the Bengals in 2012, the veteran receiver was traded from the Falcons to the Patriots at midseason […]

Red Sox Bring Back Alex Cora As Manager

The Boston Red Sox rehired former manager Alex Cora on Friday, according to a source. Cora helped lead the team to a World Series title in 2018 but mutually agreed to part ways before the 2020 season due to his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He was suspended for one season for his role […]

Mitch Morse, Matt Milano Out Against Seahawks

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (concussion) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) will both be out for Week 9 against the Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) were also ruled out. Morse has done some light aerobic exercise this week, but he hasn't progressed enough […]

Chris Jones Returns To Chiefs Defense Friday

Kansas City Chiefs standout defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was placed on the COVID-19 list on Thursday because of close contact with a staff member that tested positive for the virus, is back in the facility on Friday and is set to practice, according to a source. It's a sign that Jones has been cleared […]

Jaquiski Tartt Believed To Have Turf Toe

San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe), who was ruled out on Thursday night with a foot injury, is believed to have suffered turf toe based on his initial diagnosis, according to a source. Tartt will have tests on Friday to confirm the injury. As if the 49ers needed anymore injuries. The 49ers Defense was […]

Mitchell Trubisky Doesn't Need Surgery

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder), who visited Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation on his right shoulder injury, will not require surgery. Trubisky will continue his rehab in Chicago and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. He hurt his throwing shoulder on the one play he came in for […]

Dexter Williams, Jaire Alexander Injured Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams (knee) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (concussion) were both injured on Thursday night against the 49ers and have been ruled out for the rest of the game. Williams, who was elevated from the practice squad with A.J. Dillon and Jamaal Williams out due to COVID-19, rushed the ball just […]