Lorenzo Cain In Lineup Tuesday Against Nationals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (ankle) is starting in center field and batting seventh on Tuesday against Nationals ace Max Scherzer in the National League wild-card game. Cain sprained his ankle over the weekend but is good enough to start the one-game playoff. The 33-year-old was a disappointment this year, hitting .260/.325/.372 with 11 home […]

Stephen Piscotty Left Off Roster For Wild-Card Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Stephen Piscotty didn't make the roster for the American League wild-card game on Wednesday against the Rays. Piscotty had just returned from the disabled list over late last week and the A's don't feel comfortable trotting him out there with everything on the line in a one-game playoff. The 28-year-old was a […]

Kurt Suzuki Playing Against Brewers Tuesday

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (elbow) is behind the plate and batting seventh against Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff in the National League wild-card game on Tuesday. Suzuki missed some games over the weekend to end the regular season, but he's OK to play in this win-or-go-home game. He's hitting .263 (5-for-19) with two home […]

Blue Jays Committed To Keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. At 3B

The Toronto Blue Jays are committed to keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base, according to general manager Ross Atkins. "He knows he has to come in in overall better condition," Atkins said. Guerrero finished his rookie season hitting .272/.339/.433 with 15 home runs, 52 runs scored and 69 RBI in 464 at-bats. The 20-year-old […]

Jacoby Brissett (QB, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jacoby Brissett hasn't really stood out through four weeks, but he's been admirable as a QB2, especially the last two weeks. In games against Atlanta and Oakland, the 26-year-old has gone 52-for-83 for 575 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. He has a […]

Nationals Offer Anthony Rendon $210 Million Extension

The Washington Nationals offered third baseman Anthony Rendon a seven-year deal worth between $210 million and $215 million in early September, according to The Washington Post's Barry Svrluga. The offer shouldn't keep Rendon from exploring the free-agent market after the postseason, especially since he'll be the top available position player. The superstar third baseman is […]

Chris Herndon IV (TE, NYJ) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The team's fourth-round pick in 2018, Chris Herndon IV must sit out one more game before he can return from his four-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Remember the Jets just had their bye week, so they've only played three […]

Diontae Johnson (WR, PIT) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Third-round rookie Diontae Johnson, not second-year receiver James Washington, has emerged as the No. 2 wideout in Pittsburgh behind JuJu Smith-Schuster after four weeks. The 5-foot-10, 183-pounder from Toledo has the speed and quickness to gain separation and beat defenders down the […]

Giants Cut Bennie Fowler, T.J. Jones

The New York Giants released wide receivers Bennie Fowler and T.J. Jones on Tuesday in order to make room for wide receiver Golden Tate on the active roster. Linebacker Josiah Tauaefa was also signed off the practice squad. Tate will be active for the first time this year in Week 5 against the Vikings after […]

Panthers Defense Loses Kawann Short For Season

The Carolina Panthers placed defensive lineman Kawann Short (shoulder) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday with a partially torn rotator cuff that he suffered in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. In a corresponding move, the team signed defensive lineman Bryan Cox from the practice squad. Short is a two-time Pro Bowler and had four tackles […]

Gardner Minshew (QB, JAX) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of leagues ANALYSIS: Gardner Minshew mania has reached a fever pitch. The mustachioed signal-caller has led the Jaguars to two straight wins and has thrown for 905 yards, seven touchdowns and only one interception in four games to begin the year with Nick Foles (collarbone) on […]

James Conner To Be Limited This Week

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) is being evaluated after tweaking his ankle in Monday night's win over the Bengals, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Conner will be limited some in practice this week. Conner had his best game of the season in Week 4, rushing 10 times for 42 yards while adding […]

Michael Gallup Not Being Ruled Out For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn't ruling wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) out from playing in Week 5 against the Packers. "I’m not ruling it out Sunday. We got to see how he does out there (in practice this week)," Jones said. Gallup was injured in Week 2 and was expected to be out two […]

Parris Campbell (WR, IND) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-plus team leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: Slowly but surely, Parris Campbell has seen his role increase in the passing offense. The second-round rookie had just two targets and two catches in the first two weeks, but he's since had eight catches (11 targets) for 49 yards the last two […]

John Ross Injured Monday Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (shoulder) injured his right shoulder on Monday night against the Steelers and is questionable to return. Ross went down hard on his right shoulder during a catch in the fourth quarter and looked to be in a lot of pain. It's possible he could be dealing with a dislocated […]

Vance McDonald Officially Inactive

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) is officially inactive for Monday night against the Bengals. McDonald missed practice all week and was doubtful to play in this game, so fantasy owners should've already gone in another direction. If you didn't, you're in trouble. Nick Vannett was acquired from the Seahawks last week but is […]

Falcons Defense Acquires Jonathan Cyprien

The Atlanta Falcons acquired safety Jonathan Cyprien and a 2020 seventh-round pick from the Eagles on Monday in exchange for linebacker Duke Riley and a 2020 sixth-round pick, according to sources. The Falcons lost starting safety Keanu Neal to another season-ending injury a week ago and were torched by the Titans and quarterback Marcus Mariota […]

Melvin Ingram Expected To Miss Some Time

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Melvin Ingram (hamstring) is expected to miss a couple weeks with a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 4 against the Dolphins. The 30-year-old defensive end has 14 total tackles and one sack through four games. LA's defense/special teams will take a hit with him out, and Joey Bosa will […]

Marlon Mack, Parris Campbell To Be Monitored This Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that running back Marlon Mack (ankle) and wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen) will be monitored throughout the week in practice. Mack tweaked his ankle in the Week 4 loss to the Raiders, but it was game script late in the game and not his injury that kept him […]

Rashaad Penny Listed As Full Participant Monday

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (hamstring) was listed as a full participant on the team's estimated practice report on Monday, and he's expected to play on Thursday night against the Rams. After missing the last two games, Penny should be able to play against the Rams this week, where he'll be an RB3/flex in […]

Josh Allen In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol on Monday after leaving the game in the fourth quarter against the Patriots after taking a big hit to the head. There's no guarantee that Allen will be cleared ahead of the Week 5 matchup with the Titans, so you need to have […]

Dak Prescott Won't Have Tyron Smith In Week 5

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) will be out for Week 5 against the Packers, according to a source, but he isn't being ruled out for Week 6 against the Jets. Smith received some good news after an MRI exam, and his injury isn't the typical four- to six-week high ankle sprain. The Pro […]

Dolphins Optimistic Albert Wilson Will Return After Bye

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is "optimistic" that wide receiver Albert Wilson (calf) will return in Week 6 against the Redskins after the team's bye week in Week 5. Wilson aggravated his calf in the season opener and hasn't played since. When he returns, he'll be in the slot with Devante Parker and rookie […]

Melvin Ingram, Denzel Perryman Injured In Week 4

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram (hamstring) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (concussion) were both injured in the Week 4 win over the Dolphins. It's unclear how serious either player's injuries are, but they should be considered questionable to play in Week 5 at home against the Broncos. Even were both players to sit out […]

Sean Culkin Done For The Year

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that tight end Sean Culkin (Achilles) tore his Achilles in the Week 4 win over the Dolphins and is done for the year. Mostly a blocking tight end, Culkin will finish the year with just one catch for 12 yards, which came against Miami with Virgil Green […]

Broncos Defense Loses Bradley Chubb For Season

Denver Broncos defensive end Bradley Chubb (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 4 loss to the Jaguars and is out for the year, according to a source. It's a crushing blow to a defense that hasn't lived up to high expectations through the first quarter of the season. Chubb finally broke through for […]

T.J. Hockenson To Avoid Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions rookie tight end T.J. Hockenson (concussion, shoulder) will not be placed on Injured Reserve after landing hard on his right shoulder and head and knocking himself out in the Week 4 loss to the Chiefs. It was a scary scene on Sunday, as Hockenson had to be carted off the field. There's no […]

Jets Defense Will Have Quinnen Williams Against Eagles

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that rookie defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (ankle) will play in Week 5 against the Eagles. Having the first-round pick back on the field is certainly good news for the Jets coming off their bye, but it looks like linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) will miss another week. Until […]

C.J. Mosley Not Expected To Practice Wednesday

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) isn't expected to practice on Wednesday. It's not looking good for Mosley in Week 5 against the Eagles even after the team had a bye in Week 4 to rest up. Gang Green's prized offseason acquisition has played in just one game […]

Sam Darnold Cleared For Non-Contact Drills

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Sam Darnold (illness) has been cleared for non-contact drills this week, but he still has not lifted, ran or thrown a ball since contracting mononucleosis. Darnold still has a lot of hurdles to clear before he can play in Week 5 against the Eagles. At […]