Andy Dalton The Starter When He's Cleared

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that quarterback Andy Dalton is the team's starter whenever he's cleared from the league's COVID-19 protocol. Garrett Gilbert stepped in admirably against the unbeaten Steelers in Week 9, going 21-for-38 for 243 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Dalton has missed time with a concussion and after […]

Vance McDonald Tests Positive For COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. McDonald was immediately quarantined and is being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which means he won't play in Week 10 against the Bengals. Pittsburgh is in the league's intensive protocol and is in the process of completing contact tracing. The team announced on […]

Charlie Morton A Hot Free-Agent Commodity

At least eight to 10 teams have already expressed some level of interest in free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who became a free agent when the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $15 million option for 2021 on Oct. 30. The soon-to-be 37-year-old is believed to be seeking a one-year contract, possibly with an option for […]

Falcons Waive Takkarist McKinley

The Atlanta Falcons waived defensive end Takkarist McKinley on Monday. McKinley didn't play in Week 9 because of an injury and has been a bust for Atlanta after he was taken 26th overall in the first round in the 2017 draft out of UCLA. The 25-year-old has only played in four games this year, tallying […]

Jake Luton To Make Another Start

With Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (thumb) still unable to throw because of his thumb injury, head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie quarterback Jake Luton will make his second start in Week 10 against the Packers. Luton surprised some by throwing for 304 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Week 9 […]

MyCole Pruitt Won't Play In Week 10

Tennessee Titans tight end MyCole Pruitt (knee) suffered a right knee injury in the Week 9 win over the Bears, but an MRI exam on Monday showed just a sprain. Pruitt will not play on Thursday night against the Colts, but there is optimism that he will be back soon. The 28-year-old has just three […]

Mike McCarthy Expected Back In 2021

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that head coach Mike McCarthy will be back for the 2021 season. The Cowboys sit tied for last in the NFC East with the Giants with a record of 2-7 after nine weeks of the season. Losing quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending gruesome ankle injury essentially […]

Bears Add Kyle Sloter To Quarterback Room

The Chicago Bears are signing quarterback Kyle Sloter to their practice squad on Monday, according to a source. The Bears are adding some more quarterback insurance with Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) possibly missing more time with a shoulder injury that he suffered on his one play in Week 8. Tyler Bray was brought up to the […]

Broncos Defense Unable To Slow Down Falcons Offense

The Denver Broncos Defense didn't step up to the task in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons on the road in Week 9. In standard-scoring leagues, they gave their fantasy managers just three points on the day. It was also the second straight week that they allowed 30-plus points. Denver was picked apart by Falcons […]

Brandon McManus Perfect For Second Straight Week

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all of his attempted kicks for the second week in a row in the 34-27 loss to the Falcons in Week 9. McManus made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts, which were both beyond 40 yards. He's hasn't seen a ton of volume […]

DaeSean Hamilton Does Very Little In Loss To Falcons

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton caught both of his targets for only 12 yards in the 34-27 Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Hamilton came out of nowhere with four catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Chargers, and it likely had something to do with the fact that […]

Tim Patrick Scores In Return To Lineup

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick missed the team's Week 8 game against the Chargers with a hamstring ailment, but he was able to return in Week 9 against the Falcons. Patrick was able to catch four of his nine targets for 29 yards and a touchdown in the 34-27 loss on the road. It […]

Noah Fant Catches Only Three Passes In Week 9

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) caught just three passes for 45 yards in the Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Fant limped off the field in the first quarter after catching a pass for 32 yards, but he managed to come back and catch two more passes in the defeat. It's the same […]

Lavonte David Suffers Hyperextended Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David (knee) suffered a hyperextended knee in the blowout loss to the division-rival Saints on Sunday night, but he's expected to be fine going forward. David was able to record four solo tackles and three assists while also recovering a fumble in Week 9. The 30-year-old from Nebraska is a […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Has A Chance To Play In Week 10

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring), who was ruled out during the Week 9 loss to the Texans, received good news on his MRI exam and has a chance to play in Week 10 against the Packers, according to a source. Shenault caught his only targets for a loss of a yard […]

Astros Talking To Michael Brantley About A Return

The Houston Astros are talking to free-agent left fielder Michael Brantley about a return in 2020. The 33-year-old hit .309/.370/.497 with 27 home runs in 194 games after signing a two-year, $32 million deal with Houston before the 2019 season. He hit .300/.364/.476 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 170 at-bats during the […]

Astros Showing Strong Interest In Jackie Bradley Jr.

The Boston Red Sox have approached free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. about returning in 2020 and beyond, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, the Houston Astros are also showing strong interest, as well as an American League Central team. MLB Trade Rumors has predicted that Bradley will receive a two-year, $16 million […]

Trevor Bauer Unlikely To Return To Reds

Free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer seems unlikely to re-sign with the Cincinnati Reds in free agency. The Reds plan when they acquired Bauer at the trade deadline in 2019 was to make the playoffs at least once in his two years with the team and then use the increased revenues to try and re-sign him. […]

Francisco Lindor Could Be A Target For Blue Jays

Rival executives are expecting the Toronto Blue Jays to be among the big-spending teams in the offseason, and Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor could be one of their targets. Many expect Lindor to be traded before Opening Day, as he's in his final year of arbitration eligibility after earning a prorated portion of his $17.5 […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Out For The Season

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam (knee) is out for the season after tearing his ACL in the Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Okwuegbunam only caught two passes the last two weeks, but he impressed in Weeks 6 and 7 with Noah Fant hobbled with an ankle issue, including a Week 7 performance […]

Alex Smith The Starter For Washington

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith will be the starter for the team going forward after Kyle Allen (ankle) suffered a season-ending dislocated ankle in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Giants. Smith went 24-for-32 for 325 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in relief of Allen on Sunday. A former first overall pick […]

Kyle Allen Out For The Season

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (ankle) is having surgery on the dislocated ankle that he suffered in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Giants and he will be out for the rest of the season, according to a source. Allen is likely looking at a four-month recovery, but he should be ready in […]

Calais Campbell Likely To Miss Multiple Weeks

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell (calf) suffered a calf strain in the Week 9 win over the Colts that will likely cause him to miss multiple weeks, according to sources. The good news is Campbell doesn't have any structural issues. It's not a major injury, but calf strains have a tendency to […]

Jack Doyle Unlikely To Play Thursday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 9 loss to the Ravens, making it unlikely that he is able to play on Thursday night against the Titans. With quarterback Philip Rivers spreading the ball out on a weekly basis and with […]

Nick Chubb Expected To Return To Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who has missed four games with an MCL sprain, has been attacking his rehab and is ahead of schedule. Chubb is expected to be back at practice this week and the team is hopeful that he can play in Week 10 against the Texans. The Browns officially designated […]

Josh Lambo Done For The Season

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo aggravated his gluteus medius muscle in the Week 9 loss to the Texans, according to a source. It's a worse version of the injury that caused him to miss a month earlier this season, so he is headed for Injured Reserve and is done for the season. More kicking troubles […]

Matthew Stafford Has Cleared Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion), who suffered a concussion in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Vikings, actually cleared the league's concussion protocol on Sunday and said that he felt good in a post-game press conference. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Stafford should be available to practice on Wednesday. It's […]

Christian McCaffrey Could Miss More Time With Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder), who returned in Week 9 for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, could miss more time with a shoulder injury that he suffered in the loss to the Chiefs, according to a source. McCaffrey is undergoing tests on Monday, and his status for […]

Bears Put Lachavious Simmons On COVID-19 List

The Chicago Bears placed offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons on the Reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Titans. Simmons will not play this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus on Saturday, according to a source. The good news for the Bears is that he had no high-risk contacts, so no other players […]

Aldon Smith Expected To Play In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (knee), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Steelers, is expected to play. Smith was limited in practice this week and should be good to go against Pittsburgh, according to owner Jerry Jones. The 31-year-old has made a nice comeback to the NFL after years of off-the-field issues, […]