Matthew Stafford Activated From COVID-19 List

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was activated from the COVID-19 list on Saturday, but he must pass one more round of tests in order to be cleared for Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. It's looking likely that Stafford will be under center on Sunday, but fantasy managers planning on starting him need to check […]

Blue Jays Agree With Robbie Ray

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with free-agent starting pitcher Robbie Ray on Saturday, according to a source. Ray, a 29-year-old left-hander was in his sixth season with the Diamondbacks when he was traded to Toronto in 2020. He went 1-4 with an ugly 6.62 ERA in 11 total starts […]

Bradley Roby Ruled Out Against Jaguars

Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby will not travel with the team and has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Jaguars. No reason was given, but Roby isn't injured and isn't dealing with anything COVID-19-related. Roby has played in seven games with Houston this year, recording 29 tackles (26 solo), one interception and five […]

Sam Darnold Not Expected To Play Monday Night

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder), who aggravated the AC joint injury in his right shoulder last week, is not expected to start on Monday night against the division-rival Patriots. Darnold will officially be listed as doubtful. The third-year quarterback has regressed across the board in 2020, has […]

Cowboys Preparing To Be Without Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing to be without running back Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) in Week 9 against the Steelers. The team elevated fullback Sewo Olonilua from the practice squad on Saturday for more backfield depth behind Tony Pollard and rookie Rico Dowdle if Elliott is indeed inactive on Sunday. Head coach Mike McCarthy said that […]

Steelers Defense To Be Without Mike Hilton

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton (shoulder) was limited in practice all week, but he's listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Cowboys. Hilton ranks 28th among defensive backs in fantasy points despite playing in just four games so far in 2020. He's recorded 29 tackles (27 solo), five tackles for loss, five QB hits, […]

Vance McDonald Questionable Against Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (illness) is questionable for Week 9 against the Cowboys with a non-COVID-19-related illness. McDonald first showed up on the injury report on Friday and didn't practice. McDonald just hasn't been relevant in fantasy this year with Eric Ebron the team's primary pass-catching tight end. The 30-year-old has only eight […]

Golden Tate Won't Travel With Team

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate will not make the trip to Washington for Sunday's game, according to sources. The decision was made to keep him back due to overall issues with his effort and performance. Tate will have a chance to return to the lineup in Week 10 against the division-rival Eagles. The […]

Sammy Watkins Ruled Out Against Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Panthers after being listed as questionable on Friday. Watkins is getting closer to returning after going down with injury in Week 5. There's a chance he could be ready for Week 11 against the Raiders, but fantasy managers […]

Cowboys To Start Garrett Gilbert Against Steelers

The Dallas Cowboys plan to start quarterback Garrett Gilbert against the Steelers in Week 9, according to sources. Gilbert has taken the majority of repetitions at practice this week. Cooper Rush will back Gilbert up on Sunday. Dallas went with rookie Ben DiNucci last week, but he failed to deliver in the Week 8 loss […]

Ravens Defense Returns From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated cornerback Terrell Bonds, outside linebacker Tyus Bowser, safety DeShon Elliott and linebackers L.J. Fort, Malik Harrison and Patrick Queen from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. They were all put on the COVID-19 list earlier this week when they were deemed high-risk close contacts of All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who won't play […]

Jadeveon Clowney Dealing With Meniscus Issue

Tennessee Titans pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney (knee), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Bears after not practicing all week, is dealing with a meniscus issue, according to sources. All options are on the table at this point, including surgery, which would knock him out for the rest of the season. Clowney is […]

Christian McCaffrey Activated From Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers officially activated running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (ankle) from Injured Reserve to the 53-man roster on Saturday. Both players will be active in Week 9 against the Chiefs. McCaffrey suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and has been out since. Mike Davis did a nice job […]

Dexter Williams Out At Least Three Weeks

Green Bay Packers running back Dexter Williams (knee), who was brought up from the practice squad for Thursday's game against the 49ers, will be out at least three weeks with an MCL sprain after undergoing an MRI exam, according to a source. Williams will be a candidate for Injured Reserve. The 23-year-old from Notre Dame […]

Kenyan Drake Won't Play In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Dolphins. Drake was injured in Week 7 and had the bye week to heal up, but he'll miss at least one game. Chase Edmonds will step in as the replacement against Miami, and he should see the lion's share […]

Josh Jacobs Questionable Against Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (knee, illness) is listed as questionable for the divisional matchup in Week 9 against the Chargers. Jacobs got in a full practice on Wednesday and was limited on Friday, so he should be good to go for this one and should remain in the RB1 ranks this weekend. […]

Sammy Watkins Questionable Against Panthers

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) and defensive end Frank Clark (knee) are questionable for Week 9 against the Panthers. Watkins was limited in practice all week, so he has a shot at returning for the first time since Week 5. Like both Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson, Watkins will be a risky […]

Marcus Johnson, Mo Alie-Cox Questionable For Week 9

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marcus Johnson (knee) and tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) are both questionable for Week 9 against the Ravens. T.Y. Hilton (groin) is doubtful and Ashton Dulin (knee) is out, so the Colts could be very short-handed at receiver against Baltimore. Zach Pascal and rookies Michael Pittman Jr. and Dezmon Patmon would […]

Dawson Knox Questionable Against Seahawks

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (calf) is listed as questionable for the Week 9 game against the Seahawks. Knox returned to practice on Thursday after coming off the COVID-19 list and was limited the last two days. The 23-year-old from Mississippi hasn't played since Week 5, so even if he's active on Sunday, Buffalo […]

Falcons Defense Will Be Missing Key Defenders

Atlanta Falcons defensive ends Dante Fowler (hamstring) and Takkarist McKinley (groin, illness) and cornerback Jordan Miller have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Broncos. It's more good news for a Denver offense that overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Chargers as time expired in Week 8. The Falcons Defense ranks 24th […]

Chargers Defense Likely To Be Without Joey Bosa

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) is doubtful to play against the division-rival Raiders in Week 9. Offensive guard Trai Turner (groin) and cornerback Casey Hayward are questionable. The oft-injured Bosa will have to make considerable progress in the league's concussion protocol in order to be cleared this weekend. His absence would be […]

Bo Scarbrough Trying Out For Seahawks

Free-agent running back Bo Scarbrough will try out for the Seattle Seahawks. Scarbrough was buried on Detroit's crowded backfield depth chart and was let go this year before playing at all. He ran the ball 89 times for 377 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown in six games for the Lions last season. […]

Tim Patrick Receives Questionable Tag For Week 9

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Patrick was limited in practice all week and is expected to play after missing Week 8's win over the Chargers. The 26-year-old has been one of Denver's most reliable aerial targets this year without Courtland Sutton (knee) in […]

Phillip Lindsay Questionable To Face Falcons

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (foot) is questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Despite being questionable, Lindsay is expected to play after getting in a full practice on Friday. Injuries continue to get in the way, but the 26-year-old has been the better ball-carrier than Melvin Gordon III each of the last two […]

Cole Kmet Questionable For Week 9

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet (groin) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Titans. Kmet got in a limited practice on Friday, at least giving him a chance to play this Sunday. The 21-year-old from Notre Dame is a well-rounded tight end prospect, but he isn't rosterable in single-year formats while […]

Mark Ingram II, Chris Moore Doubtful Against Colts

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Moore (thigh) are listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Colts. Ingram had the Week 7 bye to heal up, but he's still likely to miss his second straight game. Rookie J.K. Dobbins will likely see his role expand in the second […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Aldon Smith Questionable Against Steelers

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) and defensive end Aldon Smith (knee) are questionable to face the Steelers in Week 9. Elliott was limited in practice all week, so he has a pretty good shot of playing. Smith was also limited all week. There are a handful of things going against Elliott this weekend, […]

Alvin Kamara, Drew Brees Taken Off Injury Report

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (foot) and quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) were taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Buccaneers and will be active for the important divisional showdown on Sunday night. Kamara is dealing with a minor foot injury. He had 12 carries for 16 yards but found […]

Michael Thomas Listed As Questionable

New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the division-rival Buccaneers on Sunday night. "We'll see," head coach Sean Payton told reporters. "I thought we had a good week of preparation. And we'll wait till game day." Thomas injured his ankle in the Week 1 […]

Shohei Ohtani Begins Throwing Program

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is currently throwing from 120 feet at 75-80 percent intensity, and the Angels plan to have the right-hander back as a two-way player in 2021. The Japanese star made just two starts in 2020 before he was shut down with a right forearm strain that kept him […]