Falcons Defense Loses Damontae Kazee For Rest Of Season

Atlanta Falcons starting free safety Damontae Kazee (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the Monday night loss to the Packers and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. Kazee was replaced by Sharrod Neasman in the secondary. Atlanta entered the game already down two safeties in Keanu Neal (hamstring) and Ricardo […]

Dalton Schultz Expected To Play In Week 5

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (thigh) suffered a bruised thigh late in the Week 4 loss to the Browns, but the expectation is that he'll be able to play in Week 5 against the Giants. Schultz has stepped up with Blake Jarwin out for the season with an injury, and he's become a legitimate […]

Joe Looney Could Miss 2-3 Weeks

Dallas Cowboys center Joe Looney (knee) suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee on the first play of the Week 4 loss to the Browns and could miss two to three weeks, according to a source. Rookie Tyler Biadasz will take over for Looney with left guard Connor Williams working as the backup center. […]

Cam Newton Not Showing Symptoms After Positive COVID-19 Test

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, who tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday, was asymptomatic as of Monday, according to a source. It means that Newton could be cleared to return in five days since his first positive test if he continues not to show any symptoms, has two negative tests 24 hours apart within […]

Titans Have Zero Positive COVID-19 Tests Again Tuesday

The Tennessee Titans had zero positive COVID-19 tests again on Tuesday for the second straight day, according to a source. Because of the two straight days without any positives, there is potential that the Titans facilities could re-open on Wednesday. Tennessee's facilities have been closed since Sept. 29 because of a coronavirus outbreak that caused […]

O.J. Howard's MRI Confirms Torn Achilles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard's (Achilles) MRI exam confirmed that he tore his Achilles in the Week 4 win over the Chargers, according to a source. The former first-round pick will miss the rest of the 2020 season. You can safely drop him now in all redraft leagues. With Howard out, it'll be […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Start Against 49ers

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has officially named quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick the starter for Week 5 against the 49ers. While it sounds like the coaching staff was considering all options, including giving rookie first-rounder Tua Tagovailoa his first NFL start, they decided to stick with the grizzled veteran for at least another week after […]

Julio Jones Out For Rest Of Monday Night Game

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for the game after aggravating his hamstring injury on Monday night against the Packers. Jones was dragged down awkwardly on a play in the first half and was in pain on the sidelines. He didn't return to the field after halftime and was ruled […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start In Week 5

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that he expects quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to get the start in Week 5 against the 49ers. "I understand where everybody's coming from with Tua and I get all that," Flores said. "At the same time, he's a young player, he's coming off the injury, so we'll make the […]

Texans Fire Bill O'Brien After 0-4 Start

The Houston Texans fired head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien on Monday. This comes after an earlier report from ESPN stating that O'Brien wasn't concerned about his job after an 0-4 start to the season. It didn't help that the Texans kicked off the year with tilts against the Chiefs, Ravens and Steelers, but […]

Sony Michel Placed On Injured Reserve

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (quadriceps) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, but a source said the injury isn't season-ending, and Michel could come off IR after three weeks. Michel went from being questionable to play on Monday against the Chiefs, to ruled out to placed on IR. The oft-injured 25-year-old had […]

Damien Harris Being Activated To Play Monday Night

The New England Patriots are activating running back Damien Harris (hand) off Injured Reserve in order to play on Monday night against the Chiefs, according to a source. With Sony Michel (quadriceps) going on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move, Harris will get carries on Monday and moving forward. The 23-year-old will be making his […]

LeSean McCoy Has Grade 2 Ankle Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain in the Week 4 win over the Chargers, according to a source. The injury will most likely keep him out of Thursday night's matchup against the Bears in Week 5. Consider McCoy week-to-week for now. Shady just hasn't been much of […]

Jets Release Kalen Ballage

The New York Jets released running back Kalen Ballage on Monday. Even with Le'Veon Bell on Injured Reserve, the Jets rarely used Ballage. The former Dolphin carried the ball just three times for 13 yards and caught nine of his 10 targets in the passing game for 67 yards in three games. New York will […]

Austin Ekeler Has Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain, according to source. The expectation is that he'll miss four to six weeks, so the Chargers could place him on the short-term Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least three weeks. Ekeler […]

Kenyan Drake Working Out With No Issues Monday

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (chest), who left the Week 4 loss to the Panthers with a chest injury, just got the wind knocked out of him and was already working out on Monday morning with no issues, according to a source. It was surely a disappointing week for Drake's fantasy managers, as he […]

49ers Defense Could Lose Ziggy Ansah For Rest Of Season

The San Francisco 49ers fear that defensive end Ziggy Ansah (biceps) suffered a torn biceps in the Sunday night loss to the Eagles. Ansah was ruled out at halftime with an arm injury, and he would need season-ending surgery if the fears are confirmed by testing on Monday. If that's the case, Ansah would be […]

Austin Ekeler Likely To Land On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) suffered what is considered a serious hamstring in the Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers. While no firm decision will be made until more tests are done, Ekeler is still likely to land on Injured Reserve with the hope of returning later in the season. At the […]

Titans Have Zero Positive COVID-19 Tests Monday

The Tennessee Titans had zero COVID-19 positive tests on Monday, according to a source. It's a big step toward the team opening their facilities and playing in Week 5 against the Bills after having their Week 4 contest against the Steelers pushed back to Week 7. The Titans will need two consecutive days of no […]

Nick Chubb Going On Injured Reserve With MCL Injury

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) is being put on Injured Reserve on Monday with an MCL injury, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. The good news is that Chubb's injury isn't season-ending, but doctors expect him to miss around six weeks. Keep him stashed everywhere, but it's obviously a tough blow for his […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Looking Healthier, Faster In 2020

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is averaging a faster speed as a ball-carrier this year than he was over the last two years. Beckham reached a maximum speed of 20.64 mph on his 50-yard touchdown run in the Week 4 win over the Cowboys on Sunday, which was his fastest speed this season […]

Sam Darnold Likely To Miss Some Time

The most likely scenario is that New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) will miss some time after suffering an AC joint sprain in his throwing shoulder in last Thursday's loss to the Broncos. However, the Jets could wait until the practice week to make a decision on his availability. The team won't have a […]

Chiefs-Patriots Will Play Monday Night

The Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will play on Monday night after having their originally scheduled game in Week 4 on Sunday postponed after Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19 early Saturday morning. Chiefs and Patriots players and coaches have gone through a battery of tests since then and have been […]

Davante Adams Won't Play On Monday Night

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (hamstring) Tweeted that he will not play on Monday night against the Falcons. The Packers are playing things extra cautious with their star receiver with the team being on a bye next week, as this will be his second straight missed game. Adams wants to return to the […]

Sony Michel Ruled Out Against Chiefs

The New England Patriots downgraded running back Sony Michel (quadriceps) to out for the Monday night game against the Chiefs. It's highly disappointing after Michel broke out and ran all over the Raiders in Week 3. It's another blow to the Patriots after quarterback Cam Newton's positive COVID-19 test, so they'll now be led by […]

Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley Will Play Against Packers

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Julio Jones (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (ankle), who were both listed as questionable for Monday night against the Packers, will play, according to a source. Jones missed last week's loss, but he is ready to return and will be a must-start for fantasy managers, even if he's not quite at 100 […]

La'el Collins To Have Surgery Next Week, Miss Rest Of Season

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (hip) will undergo surgery on Wednesday to address his hip injury, according to a source. Collins' pain became intolerable despite him trying to play through the injury. He'll now miss the rest of the season. It's a really tough blow for an offensive line that has been struggling with […]

Jason Peters Placed On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters (foot) was placed on Injured Reserve on Saturday. A source said that Peters developed toe discomfort during the week. It's another blow to an injury ravaged team that also lost Brandon Brooks and Andre Dillard along the offensive line. Lane Johnson is dealing with a high ankle sprain that […]

DeSean Jackson, Alshon Jeffery Ruled Out For Week 4

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers DeSean Jackson (hamstring) and Alshon Jeffery (foot) have both been ruled out for Sunday night against the 49ers. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (calf) is also listed as doubtful. The oft-injured Jackson has failed to impress in an offense missing Jeffery and rookie Jalen Reagor (thumb), making him droppable in standard-sized redraft leagues. Jeffery […]

Chris Jones Questionable Against Patriots

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) is questionable for Week 4 against the Patriots. Jones was limited in practice all week, so he has a good shot at suiting up in this game if it's even played at all in Week 4. The NFL is planning to move the contest back to Monday […]