Derwin James Not Close To Returning For Chargers Defense

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that safety Derwin James (foot) will not resume practicing this week, and it may be "some time" before he's ready to return. James is on Injured Reserve and is unlikely to return this year at this point. Despite his absence and continued injuries to the defense, the […]

Christian McCaffrey Limited Wednesday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) was limited in practice on Wednesday, but head coach Ron Rivera is not concerned with McCaffrey's status for Week 9 against the Titans. The Panthers are just being cautious with their star running back. He will play this Sunday and is a must-start fantasy back as the top […]

Sam Darnold Practicing In Full

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (thumb) will practice in full on Wednesday with a splint on his left thumb. Darnold was injured in Week 8 but will play this Sunday in a great matchup with the winless Dolphins. The injury is to his non-throwing hand, so it shouldn't have a big effect on his […]

A.J. Green Open To Contract Extension

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) put the brakes on contract-extension talks when he was injured, but he is talking with the team again. Green said that he want to remain in Cincinnati in the long term and doesn't want to receive the franchise tag. The 31-year-old wideout opened his career with five straight […]

Falcons Considered Trading Devonta Freeman

The Atlanta Falcons discussed running back Devonta Freeman with the Detroit Lions before the trade deadline this past week. The Lions inquired about Freeman and the sides talked at length, but ultimately Atlanta decided they didn't want to trade him. It's been a tough year for Freeman and the Falcons, and negative game script hasn't […]

Chase Edmonds Leaves Game Early Against Saints

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (hamstring) left the game early in Week 8 against the Saints and needed assistance from the trainers to leave the field. He's questionable to return. After scoring three unexpected touchdowns in Week 7 when David Johnson (ankle, back) was active, Edmonds threw up a dud on Sunday against New […]

Miles Sanders Injured Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 8 against the Bills and is questionable to return. His fantasy owners won't be complaining too much, though, as Sanders had three carries for 74 yards and a touchdown before departing. He also added three receptions for 44 yards in the passing […]

Rex Burkhead Active In Week 8

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot) is active for Week 8 against the Browns. It'll be Burkhead's first time active since Week 4. He'll be third on the running back depth chart behind Sony Michel and James White, so he'll need positive game script in the second half to have a chance at […]

Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Active Against Texans

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) and wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) are officially active in Week 8 against the Texans. Jacobs and Williams were both expected to play. The impressive rookie running back may be at risk of reduced snaps, but fantasy owners must still consider him a strong RB2 as the […]

Marquise Goodwin Out, Raheem Mostert Active

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (personal) is not active for Week 8 against the Panthers, while running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is active. Goodwin just hasn't been a factor at all in 2019 for San Fran's run-first offense, and he's even more unattractive now in fantasy with Emmanuel Sanders set to take over […]

Dede Westbrook Won't Return In Week 8

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) has been ruled out for the rest of the Week 8 game against the Jets after aggravating his injury in the first half. Westbrook played through a shoulder injury last week and was effective, but his multiple injuries became too much this Sunday. He'll go down as […]

Kenyan Drake Won't Play Monday, Likely To Be Traded

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake did not travel with the team for Monday night's game against the Steelers, which is a clear sign that he'll likely be traded before Tuesday's deadline. Miami is hoping for a mid-round pick in return. Like the rest of the Dolphins offense, Drake has been a disappointment, rushing 47 […]

Brandin Cooks Suffers Head Injury

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (head) is being evaluated for a concussion early in the Week 8 game against the Bengals in London. It's Cooks' fourth concussion in the last two years, so we'd be surprised if he returns for this game. Cooks dropped his only target on the helmet-to-helmet hit, so fantasy […]

Rex Burkhead Expected To Play Against Browns

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (foot), who has missed the last three games, is expected to be active in Week 8 against the Browns, according to a source. That's bad news for both Sony Michel and James White, although Burkhead might still just be fighting for scraps as third on the team's running […]

Rams Open To Trading Aqib Talib

The Los Angeles Rams are open to trading cornerback Aqib Talib (ribs) and other veteran players ahead of Tuesday's deadline in an effort to free up more money for recently acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey, according to league sources. Talib, who is on Injured Reserve with fractured ribs, already turned down a chance to be traded […]

Lions Getting Calls On Darius Slay

The Detroit Lions have been getting calls on cornerback Darius Slay as the trade deadline approaches, but it would take a lot to pry him away from the Lions, according to league sources. The 28-year-old is not playing in Week 8 due to injury, so his health could cause some problems if the Lions are […]

Keenan Allen Active But On Snap Count

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) is active for Week 8 against the Bears, but he will likely be on a snap count on Sunday. Allen remains the team's primary aerial threat, but he'll be more of a low-ceiling WR3 with reduced snaps against one of the tougher defenses in the NFL, and […]

Duke Williams Active For Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams (shoulder) is active for Week 8 against the Eagles. Williams has an excellent matchup against a porous Eagles secondary this weekend. The first-year professional has caught all five of his targets in his two games played for Buffalo this year, going for 52 yards and one touchdown. However, quarterback […]

Dede Westbrook Playing Against Jets

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is active in Week 8 against the Jets. Westbrook was also questionable last week before suiting up and going over 100 yards against a weak Bengals secondary. The Jets secondary is similarly generous, making Westbrook a solid WR3 play this week with WR2 upside if Gang Green […]

Christian Kirk Officially Active

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is officially active for Week 8 against the Saints. Kirk is making his return for the first time in the last three games. He'll immediately slide in next to veteran Larry Fitzgerald, with Trent Sherfield and Damiere Byrd likely to split snaps on the other outside spot. It […]

Lions Defense Without Darius Slay, Mike Daniels

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) and defensive tackle Mike Daniels (foot) are both out for Week 8 against the Giants. Slay is the team's top cornerback, so they'll be even more vulnerable through the air after getting beat up by Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins a week ago. Slay's absence upgrades quarterback Daniel Jones' and […]

Jack Doyle, Parris Campbell Active Against Broncos

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (groin) and rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) are both active for Week 8 against the Broncos. Neither player is much of a fantasy option, even in deeper leagues. Doyle could be less than 100 percent and has taken a back seat to teammate Eric Ebron this year. He's […]

A.J. Green Hopes To Return After Bye

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be able to return after the team's Week 9 bye. Green just has to make sure that his ankle can do everything he wants and that the injury won't linger the rest of the year. The No. 1 wideout has yet to make his […]

Redskins Shopping Josh Norman

The Washington Redskins are shopping veteran cornerback Josh Norman with the Oct. 29 trade deadline quickly approaching. If he's send packing, it'll likely be for very little given his age and big contract. Like the rest of Washington's defense this year, Norman has underwhelmed and has looked his age in 2019. Especially if Norman is […]

Falcons Not Shopping Austin Hooper

The Atlanta Falcons aren't shopping tight end Austin Hooper and are unlikely to trade him at next week's deadline. Atlanta is, however, looking to move linebacker Vic Beasley, who is making $12.8 million this year. To facilitate a trade for Beasley, the Falcons would need to eat some of his salary. Despite the team being […]

Bengals Could Trade Tyler Eifert

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't looking to make any trades before next week's deadline, but tight end Tyler Eifert has the best chance of being dealt, and the Bengals would likely ask for a third-round pick in return. Eifert has managed to stay healthy in 2019, but with the winless Bengals offense struggling as a whole […]

Teams Interested In Rashaad Penny

The Seattle Seahawks have received calls on running back Rashaad Penny as the trade deadline approaches, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The former first-round pick has fallen well behind bell-cow Chris Carson, which has caused him to lose a lot of value, but the Seahawks still won't just give the young back away. Penny […]

Week 8 Fantasy Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

With the halfway point of the season nearly here, hopefully your fantasy football squad isn't "seeing ghosts" like Sam Darnold and is actually in the hunt for a playoff spot. Four more teams will be on bye in Week 9 and a season-high six teams will have the week off in Week 10, so the […]

Shohei Ohtani Up To 100 Feet In Throwing Program

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow, knee) is up to 100 feet in his throwing program and is on track to get on a mound in late November. The Japanese star had knee surgery in September. Ohtani is also working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He was only used as […]

Buccaneers Defense Could Get Jason Pierre-Paul Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) has a chance to make his season debut against the Titans in Week 8. It's still unlikely that Tampa waits at least another week to bring JPP back, but it's a good sign that Pierre-Paul has made progress from his neck […]