George Springer, Trevor Bauer Receive Qualifying Offers

Free-agent starting pitchers Trevor Bauer (Cincinnati Reds), Marcus Stroman (New York Mets) and Kevin Gausman (San Francisco Giants) and position players DJ LeMahieu (New York Yankees), George Springer (Houston Astros) and J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies) all received qualifying offers on Sunday that will tie them to their current teams. If any of them accept, they […]

Eagles Committed To Carson Wentz

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he didn't consider replacing quarterback Carson Wentz with rookie Jalen Hurts during the Sunday night win over the Cowboys in Week 8. Wentz turned the ball over four times and finished 15-for-27 for just 123 yards and two touchdowns in the 23-9 win. "Carson is our starter, and […]

Marquise Brown Upset With Usage

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown, who saw just two targets in the Week 8 loss to the division-rival Steelers, Tweeted his frustration about his role after the game. Head coach John Harbaugh said he texted Hollywood about the Tweet and the receiver took it down. One of Brown's two targets went for a three-yard […]

Javon Wims Suspended Two Games

Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL for punching Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the team's Week 8 overtime loss. Wims will appeal the decision. The receiver punched the defensive back in the helmet twice and was immediately ejected. Wims told team officials that Gardner-Johnson […]

Jake Luton Expected To Start Against Texans

Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Jake Luton, a sixth-round pick out of Oregon State, is expected to start in Week 9 against the Texans with Gardner Minshew II (thumb) recovering from multiple fractures in his right thumb. It will be Luton's first career start in the NFL, so fantasy managers desperate enough […]

Damontre Moore Suspended Six Games

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Damontre Moore has been suspended six games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to a statement by an NFL spokesperson. Moore will be eligible to return to the active roster on Monday, Nov. 14, following the team's Week 14 game against the Jets. The 28-year-old former […]

Myles Garrett Expected To Be Available For Next Game

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that defensive end Myles Garrett's (knee) injury suffered in the Week 8 loss to the Raiders was "nothing structurally significant so we should have him available definitely for the next ball game." The Browns have a bye in Week 9, so the timing is good for Garrett and […]

George Kittle Out Eight Weeks With Broken Foot

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (foot) will be out eight weeks after suffering a broken bone in his foot in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, according to a source. Kittle caught just two of his four targets for 39 yards in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks before leaving with […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Sidelined Indefinitely With High-Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) is expected to be sidelined indefinitely with the high-ankle sprain that he aggravated in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, according to a source. The team thinks that he needs sufficient time to rest an injury that has bothered him since Week 2. The 29-year-old didn't look […]

Jake Luton To See Starter's Reps In Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie quarterback Jake Luton will receiver starter's repetitions in practice this week with Gardner Minshew II (thumb) not expected to play in Week 9 against the Texans. Luton, a sixth-round pick out of Oregon State, would be in line to start under center for Jacksonville if Minshew […]

Red Sox Decline Option On Martin Perez

The Boston Red Sox declined their $6.85 million 2021 option on left-handed pitcher Martin Perez on Sunday, making him a free agent. Perez will instead receive a $500,000 buyout. The 29-year-old southpaw went 3-5 with a 4.50 ERA in his 12 starts during the shortened season, striking out 46 and walking 28 in 68 innings […]

J.D. Martinez Opts In

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez will keep his contract that will pay $19.375 million in each of the next two seasons rather than opting out and becoming a free agent. Martinez hit a career-low .213 during the shortened 2020 season with seven home runs and 27 RBI. The 33-year-old's deal also gives him […]

Giancarlo Stanton Won't Opt Out Of Contract

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will keep the remaining $218 million and seven guaranteed years on his contract instead of opting out after two injury marred seasons. The soon-to-be 31-year-old hit .266 with 38 home runs and 100 RBI in his first season with the Yankees in 2018. He hit .288 with three home […]

Ryon Healy Elects Free Agency

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Ryon Healy has opted for free agency after refusing an outright assignment off their 40-man roster to Triple-A San Antonio. The 28-year-old played in only four regular season games for Milwaukee this year and hit .143 with no home runs, runs or RBI. Healy went 0-for-3 in the second game of the […]

Titans Defense Adds To Secondary With Desmond King

The Tennessee Titans acquired defensive back Desmond King from the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The Chargers had been shopping the former All-Pro defensive back and punt returner in recent days and pulled the trigger after another heartbreaking loss in Week 8 to the division-rival Broncos on Sunday to […]

Saints Acquire Kwon Alexander From 49ers

The New Orleans Saints acquired linebacker Kwon Alexander from the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. The 49ers will receive linebacker Kiko Alonso and a conditional fifth-round pick in return. Injuries held Alexander to just 13 games since he signed a four-year, $54 million deal with San Francisco last year. He's also […]

Broncos Defense Records Two Interceptions

The Denver Broncos Defense allowed 30 points to the Los Angeles Chargers and rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in Week 8, but they were able to record two interceptions and came up with some crucial third-down stops in the second half to allow the offense to complete the impressive comeback for the victory. Denver's D wasn't […]

Brandon McManus Perfect On His Kicks In Week 8

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all four of his extra-point attempts and connected on his only field-goal try from 35 yards out in the team's 31-30 Week 8 win over the division-rival Chargers. McManus has made 93.3 percent of his 15 field-goal attempts in 2020, but he's been an inconsistent fantasy streamer because of […]

Albert Okwuegbunam Makes His Lone Catch Count

Denver Broncos rookie tight end Albert Okwuegbunam had just one target in the 31-30 Week 8 comeback win over the division-rival Chargers on Sunday, but his lone catch went for a nine-yard touchdown, the first of his career. Okwuegbunam saw 13 targets in Weeks 6 and 7 with Noah Fant fighting his way back from […]

K.J. Hamler's First Career TD Is A Big One

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler caught his first career touchdown pass in Week 8 against the Chargers, and it was a big one, as it proved to be the game-winning score as time expired in the 31-30 victory over the division rivals. Hamler caught all three of his looks in the game for […]

Noah Fant Leads Team With Seven Grabs Sunday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had a nice showing in the 31-30 Week 8 win over the Chargers by catching a team-high seven passes on nine targets for 47 yards. Fant's nine targets were second-most on the team behind rookie receiver Jerry Jeudy, and it was nice to see after rookie tight end Albert […]

Jerry Jeudy Soaks Up Season-High 10 Targets Against Bolts

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy caught four of a season-high 10 targets for a season-high 73 receiving yards in the 31-30 Week 8 comeback win over the Chargers on Sunday. Jeudy led the team in targets and was second in receiving yards to DaeSean Hamilton. The 21-year-old rookie from Alabama benefitted from Tim […]

DaeSean Hamilton Comes Out Of Nowhere In Week 8

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton clearly was the biggest beneficiary of Tim Patrick's (hamstring) absence in the Week 8 comeback win over the Chargers. Hamilton caught four of his five targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in the 31-30 victory on Sunday. Coming into Week 8, the 25-year-old wideout had recorded just five […]

Melvin Gordon III Salvages Day With Six Receptions

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon did very little on the ground (eight carries, 26 yards) in a revenge game against his former team, the Los Angeles Chargers, in the Week 8 win. But he was able to somewhat salvage his fantasy stat line with six receptions on seven targets for 21 yards. Fantasy managers […]

Phillip Lindsay Leads Denver's Backfield In Week 8

For the second straight week, Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay outperformed teammate Melvin Gordon. Lindsay carried the ball six times for 83 yards (13.8 yards per carry) and a touchdown and added one catch on three targets for three yards in the 31-30 comeback win over the Chargers. The 26-year-old had two fewer carries […]

Drew Lock Leads Broncos To Comeback Win Over Chargers

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock had his best game of the season in the Week 8 comeback win over the Chargers. The second-year signal-caller from Missouri went 26-for-41 for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a 94.4 quarterback rating. It was Lock's first game throwing a touchdown pass since the season-opener against the […]

Steelers Acquire Avery Williamson From Jets

The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired linebacker Avery Williamson and a 2022 seventh-round pick from the New York Jets on Monday in exchange for a 2022 fifth-round pick. Williamson will go from the league's worst record (0-8) to the best record at 7-0 with the Steelers. He'll help replace Devin Bush, who suffered a season-ending knee injury […]

Cardinals Have Two Positive COVID-19 Tests

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury confirmed on Monday that the team had two positive COVID-19 tests over the weekend. The Cardinals were on bye this week, but players were required to come into the team's facility for testing every morning. Kingsbury said that contact tracing turned up "limited" results and all tests on Sunday […]

Chargers Shopping Desmond King

The Los Angeles Chargers are shopping All-Pro defensive back and punt returner Desmond King with the trade deadline approaching on Nov. 3, according to sources. Multiple teams have inquired about him. King was a first-team All-Pro defensive back in 2018 and a second-team punt returner. The 25-year-old didn't play in the Week 8 loss to […]

Marlon Humphrey Tests Positive For COVID-19

Baltimore Ravens star cornerback Marlon Humphrey said that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and the team is following guidelines of the intensive COVID-19 protocols. Humphrey signed a five-year, $98.75 million contract extension just five weeks ago, and he's considered one of the best shutdown cornerbacks in the NFL. Their secondary will be a bit […]