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 […]

Raiders Lose Draft Pick For COVID-19 Protocol Violations

The NFL fined the Las Vegas Raiders $500,000 more, head coach Jon Gruden another $150,000 and took away the team's 2021 sixth-round pick for repeated COVID-19 protocol violations, according to Yahoo's Charles Robinson. The protocol violations were related to right tackle Trent Brown's positive COVID-19 test in late October. They become the first team in […]

Jose Abreu Leads Way For White Sox Silver Slugger Winners

Three Chicago White Sox hitters were awarded Silver Sluggers on Thursday in the American League, including first baseman Jose Abreu, shortstop Tim Anderson and left fielder Eloy Jimenez. Abreu won the award for the third time after he hit .317 with 19 home runs and 60 RBI in the shortened 2020 season. Anderson and Jimenez […]

Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman Win Silver Sluggers

Atlanta Braves outfielders Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marcell Ozuna, first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Travis d'Arnaud all won Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday. The rest of the National League Silver Sluggers included San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Washington Nationals outfielder […]

Johnathan Abram Misses Another Practice

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (illness) missed his second straight practice on Thursday with an illness. Abram has not tested positive for COVID-19 or been placed on the COVID-19 list, so he still has a shot at playing in Week 9 against the division-rival Chargers, but he'll need to get in at least a […]

Trent Brown Goes Back On COVID-19 List

Las Vegas Raiders right tackle Trent Brown was put back on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, the second time he's been on the list after testing positive for the virus two weeks ago. Brown is still suffering from complications related to the illness. He was scheduled to start in Week 8 against the Browns, but […]

Aaron Jones Expected To Play Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (calf) is expected to be active on Thursday night against the 49ers, barring any pre-game setbacks, according to a source. The Packers plan to be "careful" with Jones, though, and want to see how he feels before the game first. The 25-year-old is not expected to see a […]

Chiefs Put Chris Jones On COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs placed star defensive tackle Chris Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Jones reportedly didn't test positive for COVID-19, so it remains to be seen if he'll be available against the Panthers in Week 9. Losing the 2019 Pro Bowler would be a big subtraction for the Chiefs Defense this weekend. […]

Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders On Track To Play

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) practiced again on Thursday and is close to returning to the lineup for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 1. Emmanuel Sanders said he will definitely play in Week 9 against the Buccaneers after being activated from the COVID-19 list this week. […]

Alvin Kamara Returns To Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (toe) returned to practice on Thursday after being limited by a foot injury that he described as minor on Wednesday. Kamara will play in Week 9 against the division-rival Buccaneers. He is currently second in the league in overall fantasy points at his position, only trailing Dalvin Cook. […]

Drew Brees Remains Limited Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) downplayed his presence on the Week 9 injury report on Wednesday, but he remained limited in practice on Thursday. Brees was working on the side with no pads on during the early portion of practice open to the media. It's rare for the veteran to be limited this […]

Christian McCaffrey Looking Good In Practice

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) looked "fresh and fast" at practice on Thursday. McCaffrey returned to practice in full pads on Wednesday after being on Injured Reserve since Week 2, and Rhule said that if the Panthers played on Thursday, the star running back would be able […]