Clayton Kershaw Scratched From Game 2 Versus Braves

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) has been scratched from Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves because of back spasms. Rookie Tony Gonsolin will start in Kershaw's place. It's a big loss for the Dodgers after Kershaw put up a 2.16 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and a 7.75 strikeout-to-walk […]

Keenan Allen Dealing With Back Spasms

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (back) experienced back spasms after his touchdown catch in the Monday night overtime loss to the Saints. Allen left the game in the first quarter and didn't return to the contest, but he'll have extra time to heal up with the team's bye week recently being moved from […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Play Tuesday Night

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee), who has missed the team's last two games with a bone bruise in his knee, is expected to play on Tuesday night against the Bills. Brown led the team in every major receiving category last year in his rookie season. Tennessee really needs Brown in this one against […]

White Sox Mutually Part Ways With Rick Renteria

The Chicago White Sox mutually agreed to part ways with manager Rick Renteria on Monday. The team also parted ways with pitching coach Don Cooper on Monday. General manager Rick Hahn is looking for something a bit different moving forward as the White Sox move from a rebuilding phase to their goal of winning multiple […]

Dalvin Cook Dealing With Adductor Strain

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) was diagnosed with an adductor strain, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cook was injured on the first play of the opening drive of the second half in the Sunday night loss to the Seahawks. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Cook had an MRI exam on Monday that […]

Davon Godchaux Facing Three-Month Recovery

Miami Dolphins starting defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (biceps) is facing a three-month recovery after suffering a biceps tear in the Week 5 win over the 49ers, according to a source. The Dolphins are hoping that he can return toward the end of the regular season or the playoffs if his rehab goes as planned. Godchaux […]

Patriots, Chiefs Have No New Positive COVID-19 Tests

The New England Patriots had no new positive COVID-19 tests from Monday's round of testing, and they are planning to return to the practice field on Wednesday. The Kansas City Chiefs also had no new positives from Monday's round of COVID-19 testing. Both Patriots quarterback Cam Newton and cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive before the […]

Bills-Titans Game On For Tuesday Night

The Tennessee Titans had zero new positive COVID-19 tests from Monday's round of testing, meaning their game against the Buffalo Bills will go on as planned on Tuesday night. The Titans have had more than 20 player and personnel test positive for COVID-19 since their Week 3 win over the Viking, which forced the league […]

Keenan Allen Questionable To Return Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (back) is considered questionable to return to the Monday night game against the Saints due to a back injury. Allen was seen getting his back stretched on the sidelines. Before leaving, he was able to catch both of his targets for 29 yards and a touchdown, so at […]

Matt Ryan's Future In Atlanta In Question?

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank has admiration for quarterback Matt Ryan, but he didn't fully commit to the former MVP signal-caller as the quarterback of the future as the franchise looks for a new head coach and general manager. The Falcons cut ties with head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff on Sunday […]

Bengals Defense Loses D.J. Reader For The Season

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader (quadriceps) will miss the rest of the season after he suffered an injury in the Week 5 loss to the Ravens, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Reader was carted off the field with less than nine minutes left in the third quarter on Sunday. He signed a four-year […]

Giants Defense Loses Lorenzo Carter For The Season

New York Giants outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter (Achilles) will miss the rest of the season after he suffered a ruptured Achilles in the Week 5 loss to the Cowboys. Carter was carted off the field on Sunday and will undergo surgery later this week. He's expected to be back for next season. Entering Week 5, […]

Adam Gase Could Give Up Play-Calling Duties

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said he's considering giving up play-calling duties after the team's 0-5 start for the first time since 1996. "I don't think I'm ever opposed to try something to change things up. I'd say everything is on the table at this point," Gase said. The Jets have scored more […]

Cam Newton's Status Still Up In The Air

Based on NFL rules, since 10 days have passed since New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19, he could return to the team for Week 6 against the Broncos as long as he has not shown any symptoms. But head coach Bill Belichick continues to remain non-committal on whether Newton will be […]

Sammy Watkins Expected To Miss Time

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is expected to miss "possibly a couple weeks" with a hamstring injury that doctors are still evaluating, according to a source. Watkins caught both of his targets for 24 yards and his second touchdown of the year before leaving in Week 5, so at least he offered […]

Cowboys Remain Committed To Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the team remains committed to quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) after he suffered a gruesome season-ending compound fracture and dislocation of his ankle in the Week 5 win over the Giants. Dallas and Prescott were unable to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before the 2020 season, […]

Trysten Hill May Be Done For The Season

The Dallas Cowboys fear that defensive tackle Trysten Hill (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his right knee in the Week 5 win over the Giants, according to multiple sources. Hill will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, and if tests confirm the diagnosis, he'll land on Injured Reserve and miss the rest of the […]

Kyle Allen Expected To Play In Week 6

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (arm) remains sore from a shot he took to his non-throwing arm in the Week 5 loss to the Rams, but he's expected to be good to go in Week 6 against the Giants, barring a setback. Allen was pulled from the game on Sunday because of his injury, […]

Greedy Williams Going On Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (shoulder) is being placed on Injured Reserve on Monday and is out indefinitely with a nerve issue in his shoulder, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Williams won't need surgery, though, and he could return at some point this season. At the very minimum, the 22-year-old will have to miss […]

Dak Prescott Has Successful Surgery, Out 4-6 Months

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) underwent successful surgery on Sunday night for a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, according to a source. Prescott is expected to be released from the hospital on Monday, and a source told ESPN that the Cowboys QB will face a recovery timetable of four to six […]

Falcons Fire Dan Quinn; Raheem Morris The Interim Coach

The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Dan Quinn on Sunday night. Quinn becomes the second head coach in a week to be fired, with the Texans axing head coach Bill O'Brien last week. Raheem Morris will take over as the interim head coach for the 0-5 team after Quinn's dismissal. Morris was the head coach […]

Broncos Defense Could Be In Streaming Consideration

The Denver Broncos Defense hasn't been much of a fantasy option so far this year, coming into their Week 5 matchup against the Patriots ranked 26th in the league in overall fantasy points. It didn't help that they lost former Super Bowl MVP linebacker Von Miller (ankle) for the year right before the Week 1 […]

Brandon McManus Not An Excellent Play In Week 5

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus is coming off easily his best performance of the year when he made all seven of his kicks (three field goals, four extra points) in the Week 4 win over the lowly Jets. Not only did he make all seven of his kicks, but the 29-year-old was successful on two […]

Jake Butt, Nick Vannett Must Step Up With Noah Fant Out

With Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) out for Monday night's game against the Patriots, Jake Butt and Nick Vannett could see more targets in the passing game. Because both Butt and Vannett could take turns alternating at the position, neither player is worth a look for fantasy managers in starting lineups. Butt has […]

Noah Fant Ruled Out For Week 5

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (ankle) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for the Monday night contest against the Patriots in Week 5. Fant scored in each of the first two weeks but has seen his yardage total drop in each consecutive week. However, he's been targeted 27 times in four […]

DaeSean Hamilton To Have Bigger Role In Week 5

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton should be alongside Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick in three-receiver sets on Monday night against the Patriots with rookie K.J. Hamler (hamstring) ruled out. But even with tight end Noah Fant (ankle) also sidelined for this one, it might not amount to many looks for Hamilton, especially if quarterback […]

K.J. Hamler Ruled Out Against Patriots

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler (hamstring) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Patriots in Week 5. Hamler was injured in the Week 4 win over the Jets and wasn't targeted in the contest. The speedy rookie has only six receptions on 12 targets for […]

Tim Patrick Hoping To Keep Touchdown Streak Alive

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick has been a surprise early in the season. He's stepped up with Courtland Sutton (knee) out for the season, and he could have another big game on Monday night against the Patriots with both tight end Noah Fant (ankle) and receiver K.J. Hamler (hamstring) ruled out. Patrick has at […]

Jerry Jeudy Could Do Some Damage Against Patriots

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has been consistent through four games in his first NFL season. He hasn't gone over 62 yards in a single game yet, but he's had at least 55 yards in all four games and scored his first career touchdown in Week 4 on a nice 48-yard reception. Jeudy […]

Phillip Lindsay Returning After Three-Week Absence

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toe) practiced in full all week and was taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the Patriots on Monday. Lindsay said his toe feels 100 percent. Melvin Gordon III remains the team's lead back, but Lindsay should eventually cut into his workload. The Broncos could ease […]