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 […]

Justin Turner Won't Be Punished For COVID-19 Incident

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for returning to the field to celebrate the World Series win with his team after testing positive for COVID-19. "We all have made mistakes as we navigated these unprecedented challenges and have tried to learn from those mistakes so […]

Brodie Van Wagenen Leaving Mets

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and much of the team's front office are leaving the team after hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the franchise on Friday. Special assistant to the GM Omar Minaya, assistant GMs Allard Baird and Adam Guttridge and executive director of player development Jared […]

Matt Breida Ruled Out Against Cardinals

Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Cardinals. Myles Gaskin (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week, which means the Dolphins will have to lean on Jordan Howard to step up after he's been a healthy scratch each of the last three games. Second-year […]

Sheldon Rankins Placed On IR, Ty Montgomery Activated

The New Orleans Saints placed defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday and activated running back Ty Montgomery (hamstring) from IR in a corresponding move. Rankins sprained the MCL in his knee in the Week 8 overtime win over the Bears, and he'll be out for at least the next three weeks. […]

Jordan Love Put On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers put rookie quarterback Jordan Love on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. It's unclear if Love actually tested positive for coronavirus or if he was just a high-risk close contact of linebacker Krys Barnes, who tested positive after playing in Thursday night's game against the 49ers. The 22-year-old from Utah State was […]

Lynn Bowden Jr. Placed On COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins placed rookie wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Selected in the third round by the Raiders, Bowden was dealt to the Dolphins before ever playing a game with Las Vegas. It's unclear if Bowden actually tested positive for coronavirus or if he was just a high-risk close […]

Chris Godwin Expected To Play Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Chris Godwin (finger) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Saints on Sunday night, but head coach Bruce Arians expects the receiver to play in the divisional showdown. Godwin caught passes for the first time on Friday since undergoing surgery on Oct. 27 for a fractured […]

Jamal Adams Returning For Seahawks Defense

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Jamal Adams (groin) will play in Week 9 against the Bills. Don't look now, but Seattle's defense is getting healthy and could improve on what was a pretty rough start to the 2020 season. Adams hasn't played since Week 3, but he's a must-start IDP defensive back whenever he's on the […]

Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde Ruled Out For Week 9

Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bills. With both backs out again, Seattle will likely promote Alex Collins from the practice squad to the active roster. Carson and Hyde will both be missing their second straight game. Make sure you […]

Vikings Defense Down Three Cornerbacks Sunday

Minnesota Vikings cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler (concussion), Holton Hill (foot) and Mark Fields (chest) have been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Lions. Dantzler, a third-round pick, suffered a neck injury against Green Bay in Week 7 and was carted off on a backboard and taken to a hospital. Rookie cornerback Harrison Hand (hamstring) […]

Lions Rule Out Tracy Walker, Jamal Agnew

The Detroit Lions will be without starting safety Tracy Walker (foot) and All-Pro kick returner Jamal Agnew (ribs) in Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Walker played in every snap last Sunday against the Colts but showed up with a foot injury and didn't practice all week. Some combination of Will Harris and Jayron Kearse […]

Panthers Defense Could Be Short-Handed Against Chiefs

Carolina Panthers rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee), defensive tackle Zach Kerr (toe) and defensive end Marquis Haynes (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Kerr practiced in full each of the last two days, so his status is looking good. Chinn, the team's second-round pick, has played nearly every defensive […]

Deebo Samuel, Raheem Mostert Could Return In Week 10

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) and running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) "have a chance" to return in Week 10 against the Saints. Samuel has been out the last two games and also had a short stint on the COVID-19 list, but he'll have WR2 upside next […]

Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk Removed From COVID List

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, who tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week, was removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday following his second negative test in as many days. Receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and left tackle Trent Williams were also removed from the COVID-19 list on Friday. Samuel, Aiyuk and […]

Doctors Don't Recommend Surgery For Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that none of the doctors the team talked to are recommending surgery for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle), and he'll be re-evaluated again in four to six weeks. Garoppolo suffered a new high-ankle sprain in the Week 8 loss to the Seahawks, but the good news is it […]

Nick Mullens Still The Starter

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the starting job remains "firmly" in the hands of quarterback Nick Mullens after the Thursday night blowout loss to the Packers. Mullens only produced in garbage time against Green Bay, ultimately going 22-for-35 for 291 yards, one touchdown and one interception. For at least another week, […]

Kenny Golladay Officially Out Against Vikings

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) has officially been ruled out for Week 9 against the division-rival Vikings. Golladay is being listed as week-to-week after suffering a hip injury in Week 8 against the Colts. There's no guarantee that he'll be ready to go for Week 10 against the Washington Football Team either. With […]

Devonta Freeman Won't Play Against Washington

New York Giants running back Devonta Freeman (ankle) will not play in Week 9 against the Washington Football Team. It will be the second straight game that Freeman will miss. Wayne Gallman should continue to serve as the G-Men's primary running back, with Dion Lewis being sprinkled in here and there. But Gallman should be […]

T.Y. Hilton Doubtful To Face Ravens

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (groin) will be doubtful for Week 9 against the Ravens. Hilton didn't practice all week after departing in the first half of the Week 8 win over the Lions. The 31-year-old receiver has fallen drastically in the receiver rankings in 2020 with Philip […]

Adam Humphries Ruled Out Against Bears

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Humphries suffered a concussion in Week 8 and didn't practice all week. There's a chance he could also be sidelined with a short week upcoming against the Colts next Thursday night. Corey […]

Breshad Perriman In Last Phase Of Concussion Protocol

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (concussion) is in the last phase of the league's concussion protocol. Perriman put in a limited practice on Thursday and is headed in the right direction, but we'll have a better idea of his status for Monday night against the Patriots on Saturday. The 27-year-old pass-catcher hasn't played […]

Sam Darnold, Jamison Crowder To Be Limited Friday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) will be limited in practice on Friday. Darnold is returning to practice after sitting out on Thursday. Head coach Adam Gase is optimistic that Darnold will play on Monday night against the Patriots, but it's hard to recommend anyone from this offense […]

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 […]