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 […]

A.J. Dillon Tests Positive For COVID-19

Green Bay Packers rookie running back A.J. Dillon tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, according to a source. Contact tracing is underway, and there are potential competitive implications with Green Bay's Week 9 game scheduled for Thursday night against the 49ers. The Packers will hold all of their meetings on Monday virtually as a precaution. […]

Broncos Expect Phillip Lindsay To Play Against Chargers

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) will go for one more post-concussion evaluation on Saturday, but the team expects him to play in Week 8 against the Chargers, barring a setback in that test. It's bad news for Melvin Gordon, who will now share touches in the backfield […]

Andy Dalton Officially Out For Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (concussion) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for the Sunday night game against the division-rival Eagles in Week 8. This was the expectation all along after Dalton was unable to clear the concussion protocol or practice all week. Owner Jerry Jones thinks that the signal-caller will be ready to […]

Nick Castellanos Will Return In 2021

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos will not opt out of the remainder of his four-year, $64 million deal, meaning that he will return to the Reds in 2021. Castellanos slashed .340/.411/.840 with seven home runs over his first 14 games for Cincy in 2020, but he finished the shortened season by hitting just .225 with […]

Alshon Jeffery Ruled Out For Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (calf) has been ruled out for Week 8's Sunday night matchup with the division-rival Cowboys. Jeffery still has yet to make his 2020 season debut and missed practice all week. The 30-year-old miss the start of the season after having offseason foot surgery, but the calf injury is what's […]

Damien Harris Questionable To Play Sunday

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the division-rival Bills. Harris was a limited practice participant all week, so he should be able to suit up on Sunday against Buffalo, barring any setbacks. New England will need as much help as possible from their backfield this […]

Bryan Edwards Questionable Against Browns

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Bryan Edwards (ankle, foot) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Browns. Edwards was limited in practice all week, so he definitely has a chance to return for the first time since Week 3. The third-rounder has caught five of his six targets for 99 yards in […]

Mo Alie-Cox Questionable For Week 8

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox (knee) and center Ryan Kelly (knee) are both questionable for Week 8 against the Lions. Alie-Cox didn't practice on Wednesday, but he was limited both Thursday and Friday. He sat out of the team's Week 6 game and rested up during the bye last week. The 27-year-old has a […]

Allen Robinson II Expected To Play Sunday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is expected to play in Week 8 against the Saints. Robinson missed practice all week, making it seem unlikely on Friday that he would be able to suit up on Sunday. But it looks like fantasy managers can return him […]

Frank Gore Questionable To Face Chiefs

New York Jets running back Frank Gore (hand) is listed as questionable to play in Week 8 against the Chiefs. Gore was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Friday but sat out on Thursday. You really shouldn't trust anyone in this atrocious Jets offense not named Jamison Crowder, and he's not expected to play […]

Adam Shaheen Listed As Questionable Against Rams

Miami Dolphins tight end Adam Shaheen (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Rams. Shaheen was a limited participant in practice all week, so he has a good shot at playing this Sunday. Just signed to a two-year extension worth up to $7.85 million this week, the 26-year-old has scored in each […]

Tyler Higbee Questionable Against Dolphins

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) is listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Dolphins. Higbee was limited in practice all week, so he has a good chance to play this weekend after being a late scratch last in Week 7. Gerald Everett won't be a TE2 streamer if Higbee returns, which […]

John Ross III Confirms Trade Request

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III has made it known that he wants out of Cincinnati. Ross replied bluntly to a local sports reporter on Thursday on his feelings at this point in the season in his fourth NFL campaign. "It's not a secret that I have requested a trade," Ross wrote. "Trade me […]

Colts Activate Michael Pittman Jr. From Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts activated rookie wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (leg) from Injured Reserve on Saturday and waived receiver Daurice Fountain in a corresponding move. Pittman played in three games before suffering his leg injury, which required surgery. The second-round selection out of USC caught nine of his 12 targets for 73 yards in his […]

Eagles Activating Jalen Reagor From Injured Reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles are activating rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor (thumb), offensive lineman Jason Peters, linebacker T.J. Edwards and safety Rudy Ford from Injured Reserve on Saturday. Reagor will return for the Sunday night game against the Cowboys for the first time since suffering a thumb injury in Week 2 that required surgery. The first-round […]

Dallas Goedert Being Activated To Play Sunday Night

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to activate tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle) from Injured Reserve for the Sunday night game against the division-rival Cowboys, according to sources. It's a bit of a surprise, as most expected Goedert to return closer to Week 10, but apparently he impressed the coaches and medical staff during practice this […]

Broncos Defense Looking To Create More Turnovers

The Denver Broncos Defense will face a rising young star in Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in their Week 8 divisional matchup. Herbert has 12 touchdowns, three interceptions and a 108.1 QB rating in five games, and the Broncos D has allowed a QB rating of 92.5 this year. They'll be looking to limit the […]