Will Bears Consider Re-Signing Mitchell Trubisky?

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has played some of the best football in his career recently and has made a case to be re-signed after he had his fifth-year option declined before the season, according to some NFL executives. If the Bears win their final two games, they'll clinch a playoff berth, which would make […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Arthritic Knees

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (knees) is healthier now than he has been all season heading into a Week 16 matchup with the Colts, but he has been managing arthritic knees this season and suffered a hyperextended knee in Week 13. Roethlisberger will have to continually monitor his knees for however long he wants to […]

Vic Fangio Will Return In 2021

The Denver Broncos plan to bring head coach Vic Fangio back for the 2021 season, according to league sources. There had been speculation that Denver might consider a coaching change after a fourth straight losing season. They are currently 5-9 and enter Week 16 tied for last place in the AFC West with their Week […]

Antonio Gibson Should Have Sizable Role Against Panthers

Washington Football Team rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) is back for Week 16 against the Panthers and should have a sizable role after sitting out the team's last two games with a painful turf-toe injury. The 22-year-old from Memphis has been the best fantasy back in Washington's backfield this year and he'll return to […]

Terry McLaurin Officially Out In Week 16

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) is officially out for Week 16 against the Panthers. McLaurin was previously listed as doubtful, so his fantasy managers should have already benched him and made alternate plans for championship week. It's a tough blow for Washington and fantasy managers with everything on the line, as McLaurin […]

Damon Harrison Asks For His Release

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Damon Harrison asked for his release after learning that he'd be inactive in Week 16 against the division-rival Rams, and the team plans to grant his wish next week, according to sources. The Seahawks have enjoyed their time with Harrison and hopes he has a change of heart, but it seems […]

Red Sox Have Strong Interest In Kike Hernandez

The Boston Red Sox have strong interest in free-agent utility man Kike Hernandez, according to sources. Hernandez has spent the last six years with the Dodgers and played for Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic when current Red Sox manager Alex Cora was the general manager. Michael Chavis, Yairo Munoz and Christian Arroyo […]

Christian McCaffrey Officially Out In Week 16

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 16 against the Washington Football Team. McCaffrey has been a giant bust for fantasy managers, playing in just three games all season after being the consensus No. 1 overall fantasy selection. At this point with just one meaningless game in Week […]

Duke Johnson To Miss Another Game

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (neck) has been officially ruled out for Week 16 against the Bengals. Johnson also missed last week and has fallen out of fantasy favor now that David Johnson is back as the team's lead back. C.J. Prosise should serve as Johnson's backup this Sunday, but he has very little […]

Tyler Boyd Ruled Out Against Texans

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Texans. Boyd suffered a concussion on Monday night against the Steelers and couldn't get cleared from the league's protocols in order to play this Sunday. Houston's secondary is a great matchup for opposing passing games, but it'll still be […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Officially Out Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip) is officially out for Week 16 against the Falcons. The promising rookie suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 15 win over the Saints and is likely to miss the rest of the regular season. If KC secures a bye in the AFC playoffs, Edwards-Helaire […]

Gregory Polanco Breaks Wrist In Winter Ball

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (wrist) suffered a fractured right wrist while playing in the Dominican Winter League with the Leones del Escogido, according to the team's general manager. The injury is deemed a small non-displaced fracture of the triquetrum bone. Polanco will have his wrist immobilized for a small period of time and is […]

Alex Smith Sore Saturday

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) came in sore on Saturday. He still has a chance to play in Week 16 against the Panthers, but the team isn't as optimistic about his chances of suiting up on Sunday as they were on Friday. Smith will be a game-time decision on Sunday morning and is […]

Matthew Stafford Injures Ankle In Saturday's Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) played one offensive series in Saturday's 47-7 blowout loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday before leaving the game and never returning with a right ankle injury. It was the team's worst home loss in the Super Bowl era and the fourth-worst home loss of all time. It's the ninth […]

Ezekiel Elliott Will Play Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (calf) will play in Week 16 against the division-rival Eagles, according to a source. Elliott was listed as questionable after having three limited practices this week, but he was a surprise inactive last weekend, which allowed backup Tony Pollard to have a big day (131 total yards and two […]

Chase Edmonds Questionable To Return Saturday

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (hip) is questionable to return in Week 16 on Saturday against the 49ers after leaving with an injury. Edmonds was questionable coming into the game with ankle and knee injuries, but he suffered a new injury on Saturday. The 24-year-old caught two of his three targets for eight yards […]

La'Mical Perine Activated From Injured Reserve

The New York Jets activated rookie running back La'Mical Perine (ankle) from Injured Reserve on Saturday. The rookie returned to practice a week ago and will join Ty Johnson and Josh Adams as backups to veteran Frank Gore for the final two games of the regular season. With the Jets sticking with Gore as their […]

B.J. Goodson Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker B.J. Goodson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, according to a source. Rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills was activated from the COVID-19 list. The Browns have delayed their flight ahead of Week 16 against the Jets and contact tracing is ongoing, so continue to check back to see if any […]

Nationals Not Ruling Out Ryan Zimmerman

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that he's not ruling out a reunion with first baseman Ryan Zimmerman despite the fact that the team just traded for first baseman Josh Bell on Christmas Eve. Washington is still trying to add a quality right-handed hitter, although it seems unlikely that Zimmerman would fit into the […]

James Robinson Won't Play Against Bears

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back James Robinson (ankle), who ranks third in rushing yards this year, missed the entire week of practice and will not play in Week 16 against the Bears, according to a source. The 22-year-old has been a revelation for the Jaguars and fantasy managers this year, but it looks like he […]

Royce Freeman Questionable For Week 16

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (hip) was limited in practice on Thursday and Friday and will be questionable for Week 16 against the division-rival Chargers. Freeman is trending in the right direction to play this weekend, and he will be looking at an expanded role after the Broncos placed Phillip Lindsay (hip, knee) on […]

Phillip Lindsay Placed On Injured Reserve

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (hip, knee) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday and will miss the final two regular season games. Lindsay didn't practice all week and had already been ruled out for the Week 16 game against the division-rival Chargers. With the 26-year-old out the rest of the way, Melvin Gordon […]

Braden Smith Ruled Out For Week 16

Indianapolis Colts right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Steelers after he was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Left tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle) was also downgraded to out. Head coach Frank Reich wouldn't say who would start at the bookends on the offensive line against a Pittsburgh […]

Greg Olsen Set To Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen (foot) and defensive lineman Bryan Mone (ankle) will be activated from Injured Reserve and are set to play in Week 16 against the division-rival Rams, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Olsen was put on IR on Nov. 23 after he suffered a planta fascia tear in his foot […]

Chase Edmonds Active Against 49ers

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (ankle, knee), cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (calf, hamstring), linebacker Haason Reddick (shoulder) and guard Justin Pugh (calf) are all active for the Week 16 game against the 49ers on Saturday. Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (groin) and tight end Dan Arnold (back), who were also questionable, will play. Edmonds is the […]

49ers Defense To Be Without Javon Kinlaw

The San Francisco 49ers will be without defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw (knee) for Week 16 against the Cardinals on Saturday. Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (hamstring), who was questionable, will play. Cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) also will not play for San Francisco's defense. The Niners defense hasn't been terrible this year, but they just haven't had a […]

Dontrelle Inman Being Released

The Washington Football Team is releasing wide receiver Dontrelle Inman on Saturday in order to activate rookie wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden off of Injured Reserve, according to a source. Inman could be a nice veteran addition off waivers down the stretch for a contending club. After playing for the Colts and Chargers in 2019, Inman […]

Browns Flight Delayed Due To COVID-19

The Cleveland Browns closed their facility on Saturday and their flight to New Jersey to face the Jets in Week 16 on Sunday has been delayed while contact tracing is being conducted following a positive player test for COVID-19. Fantasy managers that were planning on starting anyone from the Browns or Jets on Sunday should […]

Blaine Gabbert Replaces Tom Brady In Second Half

Tampa Bay Buccaneers backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert replaced Tom Brady under center to begin the second half of Saturday's game against the Lions with the Bucs already up 34-0 going into the second half. Gabbert promptly hit tight end Rob Gronkowski for a touchdown on his first attempt of the game to put Tampa up […]

Matthew Stafford Injured Saturday, Ruled Out

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (foot) has been downgraded to out after hobbling off early in Saturday's Week 16 game against the Buccaneers. The Lions are down 34 points to begin the second half, so the Lions understandably don't want to risk anything else with Stafford after he came into the game already dealing with […]