Luis Garcia Starting For Astros In Game 5

The Houston Astros will go with rookie pitcher Luis Garcia as the starter in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Rays on Thursday. Garcia appeared in just five games in 2020, making only one start in the abbreviated season. He had a 2.92 ERA and nine strikeouts in his 12 1/3 […]

Cam Newton, Stephon Gilmore Return To Practice

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore have been removed from the COVID-19 list and returned to practice on Thursday. Newton missed the Week 4 game after a positive COVID-19 test, but he will be back on the field this Sunday against the Broncos, where he'll be a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 for […]

Melvin Gordon III Returns To Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III returned to practice on Thursday. Gordon was charged with driving under the influence earlier in the week, and head coach Vic Fangio is currently undecided on whether the team will allow Gordon to play in the Week 6 matchup with the Patriots. The NFL could also hand down […]

John Curtiss To Be Used As Opener In Game 5

The Tampa Bay Rays will use right-handed pitcher John Curtiss as their opener for Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Thursday. Curtiss went 3-0 with a sparkling 1.80 ERA in 25 inning during the shortened regular season. But it hasn't been smooth sailing in the playoffs, as he's posted […]

Leighton Vander Esch Could Play On Monday Night

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (collarbone) is expected to put in a full practice on Thursday, which would put him in line to make his return on Monday night against the Cardinals. Vander Esch has been out since he broke his collarbone in Week 1. Dallas' defense needs […]

Sam Hubbard Put On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed starting defensive end Sam Hubbard (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Thursday after he suffered a left elbow injury in the Week 5 loss to the Ravens. The team also lost defensive tackle D.J. Reader to a season-ending quadriceps injury. Hubbard will miss at least three weeks and won't be eligible to […]

Dalvin Cook Misses Practice Again Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Cook was feeling much better on Wednesday and considers himself day-to-day, but two missed practices so far this week doesn't bode well for him playing in Week 6 against the Falcons, especially since the team has their bye week […]

Bills Have Interest In Le'Veon Bell

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed that the team has interest in signing running back Le'Veon Bell. "We always look into every situation, this being one of them. Trying to improve our football team -- that's all I can say right now," McDermott said. Bell is reportedly deciding between the Bills, Chiefs and Dolphins, […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Sent Home With Illness

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been sent home with an illness on Thursday. The Browns aren't assuming anything with Beckham but want to play it safe amidst all the COVID-19 protocols the NFL has adopted this year. This isn't a huge concern just yet, but fantasy […]

Le'Veon Bell To Choose Between Three Teams

Former New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell plans to sign with either the Dolphins, Chiefs or Bills, according to a source. Barring a change, Bell will decide on one of those teams as early as Thursday. If he were to land in Miami, he'd immediately get a chance to take out his frustrations on […]

Darrynton Evans Placed On Injured Reserve

The Tennessee Titans moved rookie running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) to the short-term Injured Reserve on Thursday, which means he'll miss at least three weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the Tuesday night win over the Bills. The team also activated defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons from the COVID-19 list. With Evans out for at […]

Washington Not Giving Up On Dwayne Haskins Jr.

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said he hasn't quit on quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., who was demoted to the third-string QB before the Week 5 game against the Rams. Washington has dodged questions about whether Haskins is on the trade block, but Rivera isn't giving up on the 23-year-old second-year player. "Again, as […]

Falcons-Vikings Game Still On For Sunday

As of right now, the game between the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Week 6 remains on schedule. A Falcons assistant coach was confirmed positive for COVID-19 this morning. Atlanta had the option to return to their facilities but decided to go virtual all day as a precaution. The plan is for […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start Game 4 Of NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw was scratched from the Game 2 start on Tuesday after suffering back spasms during a Saturday bullpen session, but the lefty made steady progress each day. […]

Brandon Lowe, Kevin Kiermaier Rested Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hand) were both out of the starting lineup for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Wednesday. Kiermaier was hit on the left hand by a pitch in Game 3 on Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative and he is […]

Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. Interested In Extension

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said there's "interest on both sides" regarding a contract extension for superstar shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., but neither side has taken the initial steps to begin negotiations. Tatis has one more season before he starts salary arbitration and has four years of team control left before he can […]

Gio Urshela Doesn't Need Surgery On Elbow

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (elbow) did not need surgery for a bone spur in his right elbow after the team was eliminated by the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the American League Division Series. The 29-year-old will go with rest and recovery in the offseason. Urshela has played extremely […]

Kyle Allen To Start Against Giants

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Kyle Allen (arm), who was replaced by Alex Smith in the Week 5 loss to the Rams because of an arm injury, practiced on Wednesday and will start in Week 6 against the Giants. Smith will remain as Allen's backup this Sunday, with Dwayne Haskins […]

Davante Adams On Track To Play Sunday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring), who has missed the last two games, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday and is on track to play in Week 6 against the Buccaneers. Adams had the Week 5 bye to heal up, so his fantasy managers should be throwing him back into their […]

Jaguars Acquire Kamalei Correa

The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired linebacker Kamalei Correa from the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to sources. Correa requested a trade from the Titans after he was inactive on Tuesday night following his activation from the COVID-19 list. The 26-year-old had just one solo tackle and two QB hits in three games of action for the […]

Kawann Short To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (shoulder) will have season-ending shoulder surgery for the second year in a row. Short only appeared in two games in 2019 after suffering a partially torn rotator cuff and had only played in three of five games in 2020, recording just six tackles (three solo). For a Panthers Defense […]

Cam Newton On Track To Play In Week 6

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton is expected to rejoin the team when they return to practice on Thursday, according to a source. Per the transaction wire, the Patriots officially removed Newton from the COVID-19 list on Wednesday as well. That would put Newton on track to start in Week 6 against the Broncos after […]

Bryse Wilson To Start Game 4 Of NLCS

Atlanta Braves right-handed starter Bryse Wilson will get the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday in what will likely be a bullpen game for the Braves. Wilson has started seven of his 15 career regular season appearances, including two starts to close out the 2020 regular season. His longest […]

Jon Brown Becomes Jaguars Fifth Kicker Of Season

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Jon Brown will be the fifth kicker used by the team this year when he attempts a field goal or extra point in Week 6 against the Lions on Sunday. The Jaguars will become the first team in NFL history to have a different player attempt a field goal or PAT in […]

Broncos Undecided On Melvin Gordon III's Week 6 Status

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said the team is undecided on whether running back Melvin Gordon III will be active in Week 6 against the Patriots after being charged with driving under the influence this week. If the Broncos don't discipline him, the NFL certainly will, likely in the form of a two- or […]

Drew Lock Throwing Wednesday

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) is throwing in practice on Wednesday and was listed as a full participant. Lock was listed as questionable before the Week 5 contest against the Patriots was moved to this week, but he has a better shot at playing with an extra week of rest. The second-year signal-caller could […]

Danielle Hunter Mulling His Options

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck) is "still kind of mulling his options, I think," according to head coach Mike Zimmer. Hunter is on Injured Reserve and Wednesday marks two months since he last practiced due to a reported herniated disc in his neck. He was eligible to practice two weeks ago when he […]

Dalvin Cook Says He's Feeling Good

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back Dalvin Cook (groin) "said he's feeling really good, so we'll see," when asked if the team would consider resting Cook in Week 6 against the Falcons with their bye coming in Week 7. Cook called his groin injury in Week 5 a "freak accident" on […]

Baker Mayfield Confident He'll Play Against Steelers

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (ribs) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Mayfield suffered the injury on a hit by Colts edge rusher Justin Houston in the Week 5 win, resulting in an interception in the second half. He has dealt with soreness since Sunday but told reporters […]

Denzel Mims Returning To Practice

The New York Jets designated rookie wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring), offensive lineman Cameron Clark (knee) and cornerback Arthur Maulet (groin) to return to practice on Wednesday. The team also signed defensive lineman Tanzel Smart and kicker/punter Sergio Castillo to the practice squad and released wide receiver Donte Moncrief from the practice squad. Mims has […]