Ben Roethlisberger Extra Sore After Monday Night Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he was pretty sore after the Monday night win over the Giants in Week 1, his first game in 364 days after suffering a season-ending elbow injury in 2019. "I was saying today I feel like I was just in a car accident. Yesterday I felt like I was […]

George Kittle Won't Practice This Week

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) will not practice this week because of his knee injury, but the Niners remain hopeful that he will play in Week 2 against the Jets. Kittle is battling a sprained knee, but as of right now, fantasy managers should expect him to be out there this Sunday. […]

Ahkello Witherspoon In Concussion Protocol

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (head) suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Cardinals and is in the league's concussion protocol, according to a league source. When he's good to go he'll take over for Richard Sherman (calf), who was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The Niners are suddenly thin in the […]

Cowboys Defense Loses Sean Lee For Six Weeks

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hernia) is expected to be out for six weeks after having hernia surgery last week in Philadelphia with specialist Dr. William Meyers, according to sources. Lee began the season on Injured Reserve and now may not return until mid-October. It's especially notable after Leighton Vander Esch broke his collarbone in […]

Miles Sanders, Lane Johnson On Track For Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) and left tackle Lane Johnson (ankle) are both on track to play in Week 2 against the Rams after missing the season-opening loss to Washington. The Eagles need both Sanders and Johnson back after they were upset in Week 1. The combination of Boston Scott, Corey Clement and […]

49ers Placing Richard Sherman On Injured Reserve

The San Francisco 49ers are placing cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to sources. It's a calf strain for Sherman, but he's expected to be back in a few weeks. Sherman will be out for three weeks on IR. The 32-year-old finished the Week 1 loss against the Cardinals, so it […]

Phillip Lindsay Could Be On The Shelf For A Few Games

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toe) is still receiving a second opinion on his turf-toe injury, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him miss the next few weeks based on the nature of the injury and the position he plays. But the good news is that his injury isn't considered to be […]

A.J. Bouye Expected To Miss A Few Weeks

Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) doesn't have surgery planned for his dislocated shoulder, according to a source. However, he'll likely be out a few weeks as he rehabs the injury. The Broncos will likely place him on Injured Reserve, which means he'd miss at least three weeks. It's a tough early season blow to […]

Falcons Sign Laquon Treadwell To Practice Squad

The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to their practice squad on Wednesday. Treadwell didn't make the club's 53-man roster out of training camp, but he'll remain with the team. A first-round pick by the Vikings in 2016, the Ole Miss product never lived up to the hype as a receiver. He's got good […]

49ers, Ziggy Ansah Unable To Reach Agreement

The San Francisco 49ers visit with free-agent pass-rusher Ziggy Ansah is over, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a contract, according to a source. Ansah will continue to wait for the right opportunity on the open market. The former fifth overall pick of the Lions in 2013 has a long […]

Titans Staying Faithful To Stephen Gostkowski

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel said on Tuesday that he expects kicker Stephen Gostkowski to be better than he was in the 16-14 Monday night win over the Broncos, and the team still believes in him after he missed three field goals and an extra point in Week 1. Gostkowski's reputation as one of […]

Jets Sign Kalen Ballage

The New York Jets signed running back Kalen Ballage on Tuesday with Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) going on the Injured Reserve. The Jets acquired Ballage from the Dolphins around three weeks ago, but he'll officially be added to the club's 53-man roster for some running back depth with Bell out for at least three weeks and […]

Jets Put Le'Veon Bell On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets placed running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to a source. Bell will be eligible to return in three weeks. The 28-year-old's disappointing two-year run with Gang Green continues, but hopefully he'll be able to return in three weeks as the team's lead back. Veteran Frank Gore […]

Allen Robinson Feels Disrespected In Contract Talks

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson feels disrespected by the team's contract offers and doesn't think they have reflected fair market value. As a result, the receiver has removed his social media of all references to the Bears. As of now, Robinson and his agent haven't requested a trade. The 27-year-old signed a three-year deal […]

Bengals To Stick With Randy Bullock

Despite claiming kicker Austin Seibert off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday, the Cincinnati Bengals plan to stick with kicker Randy Bullock (calf) heading into Thursday night's game against Cleveland. Seibert was waived by the Browns after he missed both of his kicks in the Week 1 loss to the Ravens. Bullock suffered a cramp […]

A.J. Bouye Suffers Dislocated Shoulder

Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Monday night loss to the Titans in Week 1, according to sources. The question is how much associated damage he suffered. The hope is that the injury isn't that bad and he won't miss much time. With the Steelers and wide receiver JuJu […]

Zach Banner Ruled Out Against Broncos

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has ruled right tackle Zach Banner (knee) out for the Week 2 game against the Broncos, and he's still undergoing tests for what is feared to be a season-ending torn ACL. Offensive guard Stefen Wisniewski's (pectoral) status is more favorable, leaving him a chance to play against Denver. Rookie […]

Trent Brown Has A Chance To Play In Home Opener

Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown (calf), who left the Week 1 win over the Panthers early with a calf injury, is not believed to have suffered a serious injury, according to a source. Brown, the team's starting right tackle, has a chance to play in Week 2 on Monday night against the Saints […]

James Conner Has A Chance To Play In Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ruling out running back James Conner (ankle) for Week 2 against the Broncos, with head coach Mike Tomlin saying the team will "leave the light on" for him. Conner's sprained ankle will be evaluated further on Tuesday, and fantasy owners will need to keep a close eye on his progress this […]

Le'Veon Bell Expected To Miss A Couple Weeks

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said "we could be looking at a couple weeks" with running back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on the sideline after he was injured in the Week 1 loss to the Bills. The Jets are prepared to start the 37-year-old Frank Gore, the league's third all-time leading rusher, in Week […]

Lions Placing Justin Coleman On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions are placing cornerback Justin Coleman (hamstring) on Injured Reserve because of a hamstring strain that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Bears on Sunday, according to a source. The hope is that he's ready to return when he's eligible in three weeks. Coleman had one pass defensed in the […]

Zach Banner Likely Done For The Season

The initial diagnosis for Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Zach Banner's knee injury is a torn ACL, according to a source informed of the situation. Banner will undergo an MRI exam to verify the potential season-ending injury. He was injured late in the 26-16 win over the Giants on Monday night. Banner was the starting right […]

Bengals Claiming Austin Seibert Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals are claiming kicker Austin Seibert off waivers from the Browns on Tuesday, according to sources. Randy Bullock's status is in question for Thursday night against Cleveland, so Seibert could wind up kicking against the team that just cut him in Week 2. Seibert missed a 41-yard field goal and an extra-point attempt […]

Phillip Lindsay Dealing With Turf Toe

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (toe) is dealing with turf toe that the team hopes is "mild," according to a source. His status will be in question for Week 2 against the Steelers, so keep a close eye on his practice participation this week leading up to the game. Lindsay had seven carries for […]

Brandon McManus Quiet In Week 1 Loss

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus didn't attempt a single field goal and made both of his extra-point attempts in a 16-14 loss to the Titans on Monday night in Week 1. This game was a defensive battle all the way through. Just signed to a four-year contract extension last weekend, the 29-year-old has one of […]

Broncos Defense Stands Firm Against Titans

The Denver Broncos Defense allowed Titans running back Derrick Henry to run for over 100 yards on the ground in the Monday night loss, but they held the league's rushing leader in 2019 to 3.7 yards per carry on his 31 rushing attempts. Missing defensive captain Von Miller (ankle), Denver's D held their own but […]

Jerry Jeudy Hurt By Drops In NFL Debut

Denver Broncos first-round rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy finished his NFL debut on Monday night in the 16-14 loss to the Titans with four catches on eight targets for 56 yards. The rookie was hurt by a couple big drops on third down in this one, but his precision route-running was on full display, creating […]

Noah Fant Leads Broncos In Receiving Against Titans

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant had a team-high five catches for a team-high 81 yards and a touchdown in the 16-14 Monday night loss to the Titans. Fant looked good in this one and is a favorite of quarterback Drew Lock, so he has clear TE1 upside in his second season in the league. […]

Phillip Lindsay Injures Foot In Season Opener

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (foot) injured his foot in the first half of the 16-14 Monday night loss to the Titans and didn't return after halftime. Lindsay finished with seven carries for just 24 yards and one catch for 11 yards. We'll have to wait and see how serious Lindsay's injury is. If […]

Melvin Gordon III Scores Touchdown In Broncos Debut

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III had 15 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown in Monday night's 16-14 loss to the Titans, including a costly lost fumble early in the first half. He also added three catches on three targets for eight yards in the passing game. Gordon looked refreshed and had some […]