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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mets The Favorites To Land J.T. Realmuto?

Free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto could be the best position player available in free agency as a Gold Glove-winning backstop with power, on-base skills and speed. MLB.com predicts Realmuto's most likely landing spot being the New York Mets, followed by him returning to the Phillies. The Angels, Yankees and Nationals could also be heavily in the […]

Yankees Open To Trading Gary Sanchez

The New York Yankees are at least willing to listen to trade offers for catcher Gary Sanchez, according to two sources. Sanchez really struggled during a shortened 2020 season, as he was replaced as the starter in the postseason by Kyle Higashioka. The Yanks want a full understanding of what free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu will […]

Marcell Ozuna Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna is drawing interest from as many as 10 teams, according to sources. And that's without knowing whether the National League will have the designated hitter again in 2021. Because he was ineligible to receive another qualifying offer, Ozuna isn't tied to draft-pick compensation and is coming off a season in which […]

Jose Abreu Takes Home AL MVP Award

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu won the American League MVP award on Thursday after helping the team reach the playoffs for the first time in 12 years during the shortened 2020 season. The 33-year-old received 21 of the 30 first-place votes. Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez finished second with eight first-place votes, while […]

Freddie Freeman Wins NL MVP

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman won the National League MVP award on Thursday. Freeman received 28 of the 30 first-place ballots. Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts finished second and Padres third baseman Manny Machado came in third. The 31-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 three weeks before the delayed Opening Day in late July and had […]

Broncos Defense A Mediocre Option In Week 10

The Denver Broncos Defense has been plagued by injuries to key starters and inconsistency through the first half of the 2020 season. Despite all the injuries, they've managed to rank 12th in total defense through nine weeks of the season. But things may be starting to catch up with them after they've allowed 30-plus points […]

Brandon McManus Has Been Money This Year

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus started off the year as a fantasy kicker to avoid in an offense that needed to prove itself. Denver's offense remains a work in progress, but they've been more consistent moving the football in recent weeks, leading to McManus being a starting option for fantasy managers heading into Week 10 […]

K.J. Hamler's Role Expanding

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler is coming off his best performance as a professional, posting career-highs in catches (six), targets (10) and yards (75) in the loss to the Falcons. Hamler scored his first career touchdown of the game-winning variety in Week 8 and has taken over the slot role in Denver's offense. […]

Phillip Lindsay Has Favorable Matchup Against Raiders

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is coming off a season-low 23-yard rushing performance in the Week 9 loss to the Falcons, but he's fully healthy and no longer on the injury report leading up to the divisional showdown with the Raiders in Week 10. Lindsay remains behind Melvin Gordon in terms of offensive snaps, […]

Melvin Gordon III Could Bounce Back Against Raiders

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon had his worst game of the season last week against Atlanta, carrying the ball a season-low six times for 18 yards while catching his only target for nine yards. Gordon's ceiling is definitely lowered with Phillip Lindsay healthy, but the good news is that Gordon continues to play more […]

Corey Davis Expected To Play Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis is expected to play on Thursday night against the Colts, one day after his older brother passed away from his fight with cancer. Davis was held to zero catches in the Week 9 win over the Bears after he caught 14 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns in […]