O.J. Howard Ruled Out

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians has ruled out tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) for Week 9 against the Seahawks. It'll be Howard's second straight absence, and it's just more disappointment for the biggest bust at the position in football this year. Howard has been dropped in most leagues. Cameron Brate didn't exactly capitalize […]

Joe Flacco Placed On IR, Season Over

The Denver Broncos placed quarterback Joe Flacco (neck) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Friday, according to a source. Backup Brandon Allen will start in Week 9 against the Browns, with the team promoting Brett Rypien from the practice squad. The 34-year-old Flacco was a failed experiment for Denver, as he looked done in 2019. He […]

Alex Gordon Becomes Free Agent

The Kansas City Royals will decline outfielder Alex Gordon's $23 million option and buy him out for $4 million. He'll become a free agent, but the Royals are hoping to bring him back at a rate that makes sense. The 35-year-old just isn't worth the $23 million these days. He wasn't as bad as expected […]

Case Keenum, Chris Thompson, Vernon Davis Ruled Out

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (concussion), running back Chris Thompson (toe) and tight end Vernon Davis (concussion) have all been ruled out for Week 9 against the Bills. Rookie Dwayne Haskins will make his first career start under center, but he's a last-gasp QB2 for those desperate owners against a strong Bills Defense on the […]

49ers Defense Loses Kwon Alexander For Season

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Kwon Alexander (pectoral) suffered a torn pectoral on Thursday night and will miss the rest of the season, according to a source. In eight games in 2019, Alexander had 34 tackles, half a sack, one forced fumble and an interception as one of the better all-around linebackers in the league. His […]

Cardinals Release Alfred Morris

The Arizona Cardinals released running back Alfred Morris on Friday, according to a source. The veteran back had just one carry for four yards in Thursday night's loss to the 49ers. The Cards recently acquired Kenyan Drake from the Dolphins, and he looked surprisingly good against a strong defense. Arizona also has David Johnson, Chase […]

Leonard Williams To Play Big Role For Giants Defense

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams, who was just acquired from the Jets, will "definitely" play a big role on Monday night against the Cowboys in his first game, according to defensive coordinator James Bettcher. Bettcher thinks the team's system should work in Williams' favor and should allow him to get upfield more often. […]

Dwayne Haskins Will Make First Start Sunday

Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins will make his first career start in Week 9 against the Bills with Case Keenum (concussion) sidelined. It's the worst possible matchup for Haskins to get in his starting debut in the NFL. It's on the road against a very strong defense that has been limiting opposing signal-callers for […]

Marquise Brown, Jimmy Smith Expected To Play

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said he expects rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (knee) to play in Week 9 on Sunday night against the Patriots. Brown will be returning after a two-game absence only to be shadowed by stud cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The talented rookie will have more bust […]

George Kittle Receives Good News On Knee

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is "pretty optimistic" that tight end George Kittle's (ankle, knee) injuries aren't long-term and that he can practice next week. Kittle underwent an MRI exam on Friday after tweaking his knee in the Thursday night win over the Cardinals, but it looks like nothing alarming was found. He […]

Curtis Samuel Should Play In Week 9

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said that wide receiver Curtis Samuel (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Titans, is more probable than questionable. Samuel hasn't had the upside with Kyle Allen at quarterback, but he's still a fine WR3 with boom/bust potential against the Titans this weekend. Allen and […]

Reds Pick Up Freddy Galvis' Option

The Cincinnati Reds picked up shortstop Freddy Galvis' $5.5 million option for the 2020 season. Galvis has always been known for his superior glove work at the 6, but he managed to hit a career-high 23 home runs with the Blue Jays and Reds in 2019. Don't count on the power returning again in 2020, […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hopes To Play A Few More Years

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman said that he hopes to play at least a couple more seasons. Winning a World Series title tends to give aging veterans renewed life. The 35-year-old was a staple for the Nats at first base throughout the postseason, but he battled injuries during the regular season, playing in just […]

Aroldis Chapman Will Pursue Contract Extension

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman wants to stay with the team and will pursue a contract extension. However, if an extension isn't reached quickly, he will opt out of the $30 million and two years left on his contract. The Yankees will likely extend Chapman sooner than later. He's one of the best closers […]

Chris Jones On Track To Return For Chiefs Defense

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) returned to a full practice on Thursday and could be on track to return in Week 9 against the Vikings for the first time since Oct. 6. The 25-year-old is instrumental in the team's run defense, so getting Jones back this Sunday would be huge as they […]

Josh Lambo Will Kick In Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Josh Lambo (groin) will be able to kick in Week 9 against the Texans. Lambo missed practice this week, but it looks like that was just a precaution. He's been perfect on his field-goal tries this year and has missed one extra point. In a game in which the Jags offense should […]

Dede Westbrook Questionable For Week 9

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (neck, shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Texans. This could come down to a game-time decision, but luckily for fantasy owners the Jaguars are playing an early morning game in London this Sunday. Because of the injury, Westbrook will be a shaky WR4/flex if he […]

Eagles Optimistic On DeSean Jackson

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that he's "optimistic" that wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) will make his return in Week 9 against the Bears. Jackson will likely be listed as questionable on the final injury report and could be a game-time decision, but this is the closest he's been to playing since his […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Still Developing Chemistry

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. acknowledged that he and quarterback Baker Mayfield are still developing their in-game chemistry and that it will take time. "That comes from experience, it comes from playing in games together," Beckham said Thursday. "Live bullets are different than when we’re in practice and you don’t have to worry […]

Adam Thielen Hopeful Of Playing In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) said he feels good and is hopeful of returning after a one-game absence in Week 9 against the Chiefs. “In this league, it’s all about being close to 100 percent on game day,” Thielen added. “Luckily, I’ve got three more days to get to that point.” He was […]

Cam Newton's Foot Isn't Improving

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's (foot) sprained foot is not getting better despite not playing since mid-September, and he hasn't done more than rehab on the side during practices. He will travel to Green Bay to visit with Dr. Robert Anderson to learn why his condition isn't improving, according to a source. Returning to action […]

Mariners Decline Wade LeBlanc's Option

The Seattle Mariners declined starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc's $5 million team option for 2020, making him a free agent. The left-hander will receive a $450,000 buyout in return. LeBlanc wasn't a very effective spot starter for the M's or fantasy owners in AL-only leagues in 2019, going 6-7 with a 5.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Decline His Option

As expected, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal will decline his $16 million option for the 2020 season and take a $2.25 million buyout to become a free agent. Grandal bet on himself in 2019, and the move paid off, as he hit .246/.380/.468 with a career-high 28 long balls, 77 RBI and even five stolen […]

Tra Carson Lands On Injury Report

Detroit Lions running back Tra Carson (hamstring) landed on the injury report on Thursday and was listed as a limited practice participant. Carson surprisingly saw the most touches in Detroit's backfield in Week 8 in the first game minus Kerryon Johnson, but he still managed just 12 carries for 34 yards and wasn't targeted in […]

O.J. Howard Still Out, Cameron Brate Returns To Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but Cameron Brate (ribs) practiced in a limited capacity after sitting out on Wednesday. Howard is on track to miss his second straight game coming out of the team's bye week. He's been the biggest bust at his […]

Eric Ebron Absent Thursday

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) missed practice on Thursday after not showing up on the injury report on Wednesday. Mid-week injuries are never good, so we'll have to see how much Ebron does on Friday to determine whether or not he'll have a chance to play in Week 9 against the Steelers. Ebron […]

Patriots Releasing Josh Gordon

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee) is being released off Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to a source. Gordon will become available to all other teams and should get picked up quickly given his talent, but it remains to be seen where he'll land and whether he'll have a chance to become fantasy […]

Le'Veon Bell Frustrated With Workload

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell said he was angry and frustrated in Week 8 because he only had 12 touches in a loss to the Jaguars. Bell spoke with head coach Adam Gase about it and said they're good. He expects to be more involved this week in a cake matchup with the […]

Case Keenum Not Ruled Out For Week 9

Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan said that quarterback Case Keenum (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, but it's still possible that he plays in Week 9 against the Bills if he feels better on Friday. Keenum has been taking third-team repetitions at practice behind rookie Dwayne Haskins and Colt McCoy. It's more of […]

James Conner Out Second Straight Day

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (shoulder) missed practice for the second day in a row on Thursday, and it's looking more likely that he'll be inactive on Sunday against the Colts in Week 9. With Benny Snell (knee) out multiple weeks after meniscus surgery, Jaylen Samuels is on track to return to lead this […]