Calais Campbell Likely To Miss Multiple Weeks

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl defensive lineman Calais Campbell (calf) suffered a calf strain in the Week 9 win over the Colts that will likely cause him to miss multiple weeks, according to sources. The good news is Campbell doesn't have any structural issues. It's not a major injury, but calf strains have a tendency to […]

Jack Doyle Unlikely To Play Thursday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 9 loss to the Ravens, making it unlikely that he is able to play on Thursday night against the Titans. With quarterback Philip Rivers spreading the ball out on a weekly basis and with […]

Nick Chubb Expected To Return To Practice This Week

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee), who has missed four games with an MCL sprain, has been attacking his rehab and is ahead of schedule. Chubb is expected to be back at practice this week and the team is hopeful that he can play in Week 10 against the Texans. The Browns officially designated […]

Josh Lambo Done For The Season

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo aggravated his gluteus medius muscle in the Week 9 loss to the Texans, according to a source. It's a worse version of the injury that caused him to miss a month earlier this season, so he is headed for Injured Reserve and is done for the season. More kicking troubles […]

Matthew Stafford Has Cleared Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (concussion), who suffered a concussion in the Week 9 loss to the division-rival Vikings, actually cleared the league's concussion protocol on Sunday and said that he felt good in a post-game press conference. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Stafford should be available to practice on Wednesday. It's […]

Christian McCaffrey Could Miss More Time With Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (shoulder), who returned in Week 9 for the first time since suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 2, could miss more time with a shoulder injury that he suffered in the loss to the Chiefs, according to a source. McCaffrey is undergoing tests on Monday, and his status for […]

Bears Put Lachavious Simmons On COVID-19 List

The Chicago Bears placed offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons on the Reserve/COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's Week 9 game against the Titans. Simmons will not play this weekend after testing positive for coronavirus on Saturday, according to a source. The good news for the Bears is that he had no high-risk contacts, so no other players […]

Aldon Smith Expected To Play In Week 9

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Aldon Smith (knee), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Steelers, is expected to play. Smith was limited in practice this week and should be good to go against Pittsburgh, according to owner Jerry Jones. The 31-year-old has made a nice comeback to the NFL after years of off-the-field issues, […]

Jeremy Chinn Out For Panthers Defense

Carolina Panthers rookie safety Jeremy Chinn (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Chiefs. Left tackle Russell Okung (calf) is also out this Sunday. Chinn, a second-round pick out of Southern Illinois, has been a weekly IDP starter at the defensive back position in his first year in the NFL. The 22-year-old […]

Tim Patrick Active Against Atlanta

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) is officially active for Week 9 against the Falcons. Things were trending this way all throughout the week, but it's now official. Patrick missed the Week 8 win over the Chargers but will return to being one of the team's top aerial weapons for quarterback Drew Lock. His […]

Titans Defense To Be Without Jadeveon Clowney

Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bears. Clowney didn't practice all week and wasn't expected to play this weekend. He's dealing with a meniscus injury that could also keep him out of Week 10 against the Colts next Thursday on a short week. There is […]

Jets Decide To Hang Onto Quinnen Williams

The New York Jets rebuffed multiple trade inquiries for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (hamstring) at the trade deadline last week, according to sources. The Jets told interested teams that the former Alabama star plays too important a position and has too much talent to trade. Williams didn't practice this week, though, and is doubtful to […]

Giants Declined Trade Offers For Evan Engram

The New York Giants received multiple inquiries and offers for tight end Evan Engram at the trade deadline last week, according to sources. The Giants decided to keep Engram unless they were offered a first-round pick for his services. New York is now looking for the tight end to validate their decision to hang onto […]

Phillip Lindsay Active Against Falcons

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (foot) is officially active for Week 9 against the Falcons. This was expected all along, but now it's official. It's not what Melvin Gordon III's fantasy owners wanted to hear, since Lindsay and Gordon should once again have a near-even split of the backfield workload on Sunday. Lindsay has […]

Seahawks Give Pete Carroll A Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks gave head coach Pete Carroll a multi-year contract extension on Sunday, all but ensuring that he will finish his decorated career in Seattle, according to league sources. One source said the belief is that the deal will tie Carroll to the team through the 2025 season, when he will be 74 years […]

Calvin Ridley On The Wrong Side Of Questionable

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Broncos, but he didn't practice all week and the team thinks it will be tough for him to play this Sunday, according to a source. The Falcons will test Ridley in pre-game warmups, but this doesn't sound promising for […]

Chargers Hopeful Keenan Allen Will Play

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (illness) had a sore throat on Saturday but tested negative for COVID-19. However, he'll need to pass other COVID-19 tests before he's cleared to play in Week 9 against the division-rival Raiders, according to a source. The Chargers are hopeful that Allen will play, but they're also preparing […]

Jake Kumerow To Play Sunday For Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills elevated former Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, and he'll play in Week 9 against the Seahawks. In two seasons with Green Bay, Kumerow had 20 receptions for 322 yards and two touchdowns. The game against Seattle could be a high-scoring affair, but […]

Alex Collins Added To Active Roster

The Seattle Seahawks elevated running back Alex Collins from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday. Collins will give Seattle more depth behind rookie DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer in Week 9 against the Bills with running backs Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) both missing their second straight game. Head coach […]

Dez Bryant Activated From Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens elevated wide receiver Dez Bryant from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday, which is a sign that he'll make his debut with the team in Week 9 against the Colts. It's a cool story for the veteran wideout, but he hasn't seen action in an NFL game since 2017 […]

Keenan Allen Questionable With Illness

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (illness) has been added to the team's injury report and is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the division-rival Raiders. Allen's fantasy managers must now formulate a backup plan in case he's ruled out on Sunday. He ranks 18th in overall fantasy points and is fourth in […]

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 […]