Leighton Vander Esch Out Again In Week 14

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Thursday night against the Bears. Also out are safety Jeff Heath (shoulder) and defensive tackle Antwaun Woods (knee). Vander Esch is dealing with a pretty serious injury that could send him to Injured Reserve any day now. It's […]

Tony Pollard Questionable For Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard (ankle) missed practice Tuesday and Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday night against the Bears. Pollard has just 58 carries for 264 yards and one touchdown on the season on the ground as the backup to Ezekiel Elliott, so he doesn't really have any standalone value to begin […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is unlikely to return in Week 14 against the Cardinals. Fantasy owners that own Smith-Schuster shouldn't be counting on him for their lineups in the first week of the fantasy playoffs. He might not even be a lock to make it back in time for Week 15. The […]

Darrel Williams Heads To Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed running back Darrel Williams (hamstring) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Thursday. In corresponding moves, defensive back Alex Brown was added to the 53-man roster and wide receiver Gehrig Dieter was signed to the practice squad. With Williams done for the year and Damien Williams (ribs) questionable to play in Week […]

Reds Have Interest In Madison Bumgarner

The Cincinnati Reds are among the teams interested in starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Current manager David Bell worked previously in the Giants front office. The Braves, Twins, Angels, Padres, Yankees and Phillies are other possibilities for the veteran southpaw, and he could sign before the winter meetings kick off next week. Injuries are now a […]

Zack Cozart Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said that third baseman Zack Cozart (shoulder) is in a normal hitting progression and all indications are that he'll be active and without restrictions in spring training next year. The 34-year-old has played in just 96 games in his two seasons in Anaheim and has been a massive […]

No Timetable For Shohei Ohtani To Pitch In Games Next Year

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler isn't giving a timetable for when starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow, knee) will pitch in games next season. The Angels will have more of an idea once the Japanese right-hander completes his throwing progression this month. Ohtani didn't pitch at all last season while recovering from Tommy […]

Matthew Stafford's Back Not A Long-Term Concern

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) said his back is healing "as it should" and that the injury won't be something that's an issue in 2020 or beyond. Stafford will miss his fifth straight game in Week 14 against the Vikings, though, and it seems unlikely he'll return in 2019. The Lions are 0-4 in […]

Hunter Renfrow Misses Practice Wednesday

Oakland Raiders rookie wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (rib) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Renfrow missed the Week 13 loss to the Chiefs and doesn't appear to be on track to return this Sunday against the Titans. He has 36 receptions for 396 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games with Oakland this […]

Josh Jacobs Playing Through Fractured Shoulder

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) revealed on his social media this week that he's been playing through a fractured right shoulder since getting hurt against the Packers in Week 7. It hasn't appeared to slow the impressive rookie down at all, and he has 1,061 yards on 201 carries in his first […]

Dede Westbrook Out For Personal Reasons Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (personal) missed practice on Wednesday. We're assuming that Westbrook will be able to play in Week 14 against the Chargers, but check back later this week to see if he returns to the team. If he doesn't, D.J. Chark and Chris Conley should both see more looks from Gardner […]

D.J. Chark, Chris Conley Limited Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receivers D.J. Chark (back) and Chris Conley (ankle) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Both players should be able to suit up for Week 14 against the Chargers. Chark has underwhelmed in back-to-back games with seven catches for 85 scoreless yards, but the good news is he'll have rookie Gardner Minshew […]

Colts Claim Chase McLaughlin Off Waivers

The Indianapolis Colts claimed kicker Chase McLaughlin off waivers from the 49ers on Wednesday and waived tight end Matt Lengel in a corresponding move. The 23-year-old McLaughlin was released by the Bills during final cuts and has spent time with the Vikings, Chargers and 49ers since. In seven games with the Chargers and Niners in […]

Royce Freeman, Von Miller Limited Wednesday

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (ribs) and outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Freeman should be able to play, but he's the clear backup to Phillip Lindsay of late and won't have much flex appeal in the first week of the fantasy playoffs against Houston. Miller missed his […]

Dolphins Claim Mack Hollins Off Waivers

The Miami Dolphins claimed wide receiver Mack Hollins off waivers from the Eagles on Wednesday. The former fourth-round pick had just 10 catches for 125 yards in 12 games for the Eagles this year and failed to capitalize with Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson missing games with injuries. Even on a Miami team with little […]

Trey Quinn, Paul Richardson Miss Practice

Washington Redskins wide receivers Trey Quinn (concussion) and Paul Richardson (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. Both players are on the wrong side of questionable to play in Week 14 against the Packers. In a stagnant passing offense led by rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins, it's impossible to trust any wideout in Washington not named Terry […]

Jimmy Graham, Ryan Grant Miss Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (calf, wrist) and wide receiver Ryan Grant (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Even if Graham suits up in Week 14 in a good matchup with Washington, he'll remain a touchdown-dependent TE2 after catching only four passes for 82 scoreless yards the last three games. Marcedes Lewis and […]

Austin Hooper, Calvin Ridley Limited Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (knee), wide receiver Calvin Ridley (toe), wide receiver Russell Gage (ribs) and tight end Jaeden Graham (thigh) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. The biggest one to watch is Hooper, who has been out since Nov. 10 against the Saints. Hooper would be a must-start fantasy TE if […]

Adam Thielen Misses Walkthrough Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) did not take part in the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Thielen has been out since Nov. 3 and has been a huge disappointment for fantasy owners that were needing him to produce for them to have a shot at the fantasy playoffs. He's no lock to return […]

Ryan Griffin Out With Illness Wednesday

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Griffin should be able to play this weekend in a great matchup with the Dolphins. At a very thin position, he's become a low-end TE1 for fantasy owners and has found the end zone in two of the last three games, including […]

George Kittle Gets In Limited Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle, knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Kittle should be fine to play in Week 14 against the Saints. He was a bust for fantasy owners last Sunday with just two catches for 17 yards. That came after he scored in back-to-back games against the Cardinals and […]

Angels Acquire Dylan Bundy

The Los Angeles Angels acquired starting pitcher Dylan Bundy from the Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for Triple-A pitcher Isaac Mattson and other prospects, according to sources. Bundy has had his fair share of struggles in Baltimore, going 7-14 last year with a 4.79 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 162 strikeouts in 161 2/3 innings over […]

Derrick Henry, Adam Humphries Miss Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (hamstring) and wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) both missed practice on Wednesday. Henry has gone well over 100 yards on the ground each of the last three games and has five touchdowns in that span, so the Titans might just be giving his legs a rest late in the […]

James Conner, Diontae Johnson Limited Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) and wide receiver Diontae Johnson (illness) were limited in practice on Wednesday. Conner has been out since Nov. 14 and is questionable, at best, to return in Week 14 against the Cardinals. He would have RB2 upside, though, if he were to return in an excellent matchup and […]

T.Y. Hilton Unsure If He'll Return This Year

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) is unsure if he'll return this season after re-injuring his leg at last Wednesday's practice. He first injured his calf in practice on Oct. 30 and didn't practice again until last week after playing 25 snaps in the loss to the Texans on Nov. 21. Hilton is listed […]

Scott Miller Not Practicing Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Scott Miller (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday. Miller doesn't look close to returning after sitting out in Week 13. Breshad Perriman capitalized with five catches for a season-high 87 yards in the win over the Jaguars in Week 13, but it's extremely hard […]

Ronald Jones II Still The Starter

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that running back Ronald Jones II remains the starter over Peyton Barber. Jones was benched last week after missing a blitz pickup and saw Barber capitalize with two rushing touchdowns in the win over the Jaguars. Despite the vote of confidence moving forward, Jones is extremely hard […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, Baker Mayfield Limited

Cleveland Browns wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (groin) and Jarvis Landry (hip) and quarterback Baker Mayfield (hand, ribs) were all limited in practice on Wednesday. All three players should be fine to suit up in Week 14 in an excellent matchup against the one-win Bengals. Landry has become the safer fantasy weapon than OBJ, but […]

Twins, White Sox Heavily Pursuing Madison Bumgarner

The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins are among the heaviest suitors for starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner now that Zack Wheeler has agreed with the Phillies, according to sources. The Yankees are involved to some extent, too. Veteran lefty Cole Hamels also inked a deal with the Braves on Wednesday. Bumgarner's market has been very […]

Rangers, White Sox Interested In Marcell Ozuna, Nick Castellanos

The Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox are both interested in outfielders Marcell Ozuna and Nick Castellanos, according to sources. Ozuna hit .241/.328/.472 with 29 home runs, 80 runs, 89 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 130 games in his second season with the Cardinals, while Castellanos hit a combined .289/.337/.525 with 27 homers, 100 […]