Christian McCaffrey Could Be Rested

While Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera won't officially say whether running back Christian McCaffrey will be rested in Week 17 against the Saints, he admitted "we need to be smart" and that it could be a good time "to evaluate" their younger players. McCaffrey has already become only the third player in NFL history […]

Marcus Mariota Dealing With UCL Injury Again

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow), who suffered what was believed to be a stinger in Week 16 on Saturday, is actually dealing with another ulnar collateral ligament injury in his right elbow. It's an injury that bothered him earlier this year and caused numbness in his right hand and caused him to struggle to […]

Todd Gurley May Be Rested In Week 17

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee), who was a surprise inactive in Week 16 against the Cardinals, may be held out for a second straight game in Week 17 against the 49ers to ensure that he is close to 100 percent for the start of the postseason. With fantasy championships on the line, […]

Dante Pettis Won't Play In Season Finale

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) suffered an MCL injury in the Week 16 loss to the Bears. He will not require surgery, but Pettis won't play in Week 17 against the Rams. Pettis caught three of his five targets for 21 yards on Sunday, so he wasn't of much help to his […]

Tevin Coleman Injures Groin

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (groin) left the game early in the second half with a groin injury in Week 16 against the Panthers and is questionable to return. Late in the game, we'd be surprised if Coleman returns in a meaningless game. As he often does, Coleman was a bust in a lead-back […]

Demaryius Thomas Believed To Have Torn Achilles

Updating a previous report, Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles in Week 16 against the Eagles, according to a source. He was carted off the field and is undergoing more tests to confirm. It would obviously be a season-ending injury for Thomas and would put his […]

Demaryius Thomas Carted Off

Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (leg) was carted off the field in the second half of Week 16 against the Eagles with an apparent leg injury. It has the looks of a substantial injury that will end Thomas' season, but stay tuned for more details on his injury. Thomas was seeing low volume in […]

Jamaal Williams In Concussion Protocol

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (concussion) is in the concussion protocol in Week 16 against the Jets and is questionable to return. The good news is that those that started Williams in the fantasy finals were rewarded before his injury, as he ran the ball 10 times for 70 yards and a touchdown […]

Ted Ginn Active In Week 16

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (knee) is active for Week 16 against the Steelers for the first time since Sept. 30 against the Giants. As a result, Austin Carr and Simmie Cobbs are healthy scratches on Sunday. Tight end Dan Arnold is also a healthy scratch. Ginn is a boost to New Orleans' […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Officially Active

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (groin) is officially active in Week 16 against the Saints. Smith-Schuster declared on Twitter on Saturday that he wouldn't be letting his fantasy owners down by sitting in a big game in New Orleans. He didn't lie. As the team's No. 2 behind Antonio Brown in a game that […]

DeSean Jackson Questionable To Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (foot) is questionable to return after suffering a foot injury in Week 16 against the Cowboys. He had just one catch on three targets in the first half and was an extremely risky WR4/5 coming into this game after missing the previous three games. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin […]

Eric Ebron Suffers Concussion

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 16 against the Giants and will not return. It's a big loss for owners playing for a fantasy championship. Ebron caught three of his five targets for 28 yards before leaving the game. Ryan Hewitt and Mo Alie-Cox will fill in the rest […]

J.J. Nelson Inactive In Week 16

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (illness) is inactive in Week 16 against the Rams. Tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (illness) is active. With Nelson out, Chad Williams and rookie Trent Sherfield will be in three-receiver sets alongside Larry Fitzgerald. Williams is returning for the first time since before Halloween and cannot be trusted in fantasy […]

Todd Gurley Ruled Out Against Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (knee) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Cardinals, according to a source. Gurley's owners will be seriously depressed as they try to win a fantasy title without him this weekend. You'll have to find a backup plan for the afternoon slate. Justin Davis is active, […]

Travis d'Arnaud Avoids Arbitration

New York Mets catcher Travis D'Arnaud avoided salary arbitration on Saturday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.515 million deal. d'Arnaud continues to be plagued by injuries and only played in four games last year for the Mets. As a result, New York brought in Wilson Ramos to be the primary catcher in 2019. That means […]

Joey Gallo Won't Play Third Base In 2019

Texas Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said that outfielder/first baseman Joey Gallo will not play third base next year despite the team trading away infielder Jurickson Profar. Texas prefers Gallo either in the outfielder or at first base. So Gallo will not be adding third base eligibility back to his name next year, unfortunately. The […]

Padres Discussing Marcus Stroman Trade

The San Diego Padres are engaged in trade talks for Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, according to sources. However, there wasn't tangible progress toward a deal as of Saturday night. The Padres have one of the best farm systems in baseball, and pitching prospects Michael Baez and/or Logan Allen could be involved. Baez […]

Cubs Sign Kendall Graveman

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent starting pitcher Kendall Graveman (elbow) on Saturday. Graveman had Tommy John surgery earlier this year and will miss all of the 2019 season, but he'll have a $3 million option for the 2020 season. The right-hander was the Opening Day starter for Oakland last year but had a 7.60 ERA […]

A's Re-Sign Mike Fiers

The Oakland Athletics re-signed starting pitcher Mike Fiers to a two-year deal that could be worth up to $15 million on Saturday. The 33-year-old is coming off his best season in the big leagues, going 12-8 with a 3.56 ERA with the Tigers and A's. As long as Fiers can continue limiting his walks, there […]

Albert Pujols Taking Batting Practice

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Albert Pujols (elbow) started taking batting practice last Monday, and general manager Billy Eppler said that Pujols feels good. Knee and elbow injuries limited Pujols to 117 games last season, and he hit .245/.289/.411 with 19 home runs and 64 RBI. He'll turn 39 next month and is an extreme […]

T.J. Yeldon A Healthy Scratch

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon is a healthy scratch in Week 16 against the Dolphins. Rookie wide receiver D.J. Chark (quadriceps) and kicker Josh Lambo (groin) also remain out. Last week Carlos Hyde was a healthy scratch, but this week it's Yeldon. Hyde and rookie David Williams will back up Leonard Fournette, but neither […]

T.Y. Hilton Active Against Giants

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (ankle) is active for Week 16 against the Giants. Hilton has been fighting through injuries the last couple weeks and has missed a lot of practice time, but he's still active on game days. He's been one of the more consistent receivers for fantasy owners over the last four […]

Chris Ivory, Charles Clay Inactive

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory (shoulder) and tight end Charles Clay are inactive for Week 16 against the Patriots. Ivory practiced in full late in the week, so it's a surprise that he's not playing. With LeSean McCoy back as the lead ball carrier, rookie Keith Ford should back up Shady against New England. […]

Kenny Golladay, Matthew Stafford, LeGarrette Blount Active

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (chest), quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) and running back LeGarrette Blount (calf) are all active in Week 16 against the Vikings despite being questionable to play. Golladay is the lone offensive weapon that fantasy owners can start during championship weekend, even in a tough matchup. Stafford continues to play through […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Says He's Playing

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (groin), who is questionable for Week 16 against the Saints, emphatically said on Twitter that he will play on Sunday. While we wouldn't necessarily make this a lock that he'll be active, it should calm his fantasy owners quite a bit. In what is projected to be a shootout […]

Julio Jones Will Play Against Panthers

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip, ribs) will be active in Week 16 against the Panthers. Jones got the green light after pregame workouts and will play against Carolina. Despite being at less than 100 percent, the league's leader in receiving yardage is a must-start for fantasy owners with everything on the line this […]

Josh Gordon Had Multiple Violations Of Drug Policy

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon was suspended indefinitely by the league for multiple violations of the drug policy for more than just marijuana, according to sources. He will now need to show he's clean for a sustained period of time if he's to be reinstated eventually. It's possible that he could be reinstated […]

Spencer Ware Ruled Out In Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) has officially been ruled out for Week 16 against the Seahawks. Ware was doubtful to begin with, so fantasy owners weren't counting on him anyway. Damien Williams saw the most carries last Thursday with Ware out and should do so again. Williams had two touchdowns on the […]

Randall Cobb Out Against Jets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (concussion) is officially out for Week 16 against the Jets. Cobb was doubtful to begin with, so nobody should've been planning to use him in fantasy lineups. Other than a big game in the season opener, Cobb was a disappointment in 2018 and is unlikely to play in […]

Lamar Miller, Keke Coutee Ruled Out

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) have both officially been ruled out for Week 16 against the Eagles. It's a tough break for Miller owners in the fantasy finals after he was injured early in Week 15. In his absence, Alfred Blue should lead this backfield in […]