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 […]

DeAndre Hopkins Playing In Week 16

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), who was questionable to play in Week 16 against the Eagles, tested his ankle in pregame warmups and gave the thumbs up. He will suit up on Sunday. In an excellent matchup against Philly's soft secondary, Hopkins is a must-start elite WR1, even if he's not fully 100 […]

Mariners Acquire Domingo Santana From Brewers

The Seattle Mariners officially acquired outfielder Domingo Santana from the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night in exchange for outfielder Ben Gamel and minor league pitcher Noah Zavalos. Santana was the odd man out in Milwaukee's outfield last year, but he's two years removed from hitting 30 home runs and driving in 85 runs. He hit […]

Rashaad Penny Will Be Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee), who is questionable for Week 16 against the Chiefs, will be a game-time decision. Penny missed his first career game last week and seems unlikely to suit up again this weekend. If he sits out, Chris Carson will be in line for […]

CC Sabathia Undergoes Heart Procedure

New York Yankees starting pitcher CC Sabathia (heart) required a heart procedure in which doctors inserted a stent to open up an artery in his heart this offseason. The procedure is known as angioplasty. After meeting with doctors on Friday, his prognosis for the short and long term is good, so Sabathia is expected to […]

Mariners Trying To Trade For Domingo Santana

The Seattle Mariners are working to finalize a trade for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Domingo Santana. The Brewers have a crowded outfield and barely used Santana in 2018, as he hit .265/.328/.412 with five homers and 20 RBI in just 211 at-bats. He spent a lot of time in the minor leagues. The Mariners have Jay […]

Joakim Soria Agrees With A's

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday, according to multiple reports. Soria was 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in 26 games with the Brewers last year after he was acquired from the White Sox. He earned 16 saves with the White Sox in the […]

Le'Veon Bell Eyeing Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, who is expected to become a free agent on March 13 of next year, "has his eyes on" the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source familiar with Bell's plans. The Jets are expected to make a big push to sign Bell, who is holding out in 2018, but the […]

Greg Olsen Wants To Keep Playing

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) told head coach Ron Rivera that he has intentions of playing again in 2019. Olsen's last two seasons have ended prematurely due to foot injuries, but this year he required surgery. He will turn 34 next March and has played in 16 games the last two seasons. Quarterback […]

Carson Wentz Trying To Play Through Injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) wants to play through a stress fracture in his back and received another opinion from doctors, according to a source. However, the doctor agreed with the team that rest is the best thing for Wentz right now. The Eagles haven't put Wentz on Injured Reserve just yet until they're […]

Rashaad Penny Questionable Against Chiefs

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (knee) is listed as questionable to face the Chiefs in Week 16. It's looking like Penny might miss his second straight game. If that's the case, it's good news for Chris Carson, who will see even more work in a game that should feature plenty of offense. Carson […]

Austin Ekeler Doubtful In Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (neck) was limited in practice on Friday but is doubtful for Week 16 against the Ravens on Saturday. Ekeler missed practice earlier this week, so he's likely to miss his second straight game. The good news is that he has passed through the concussion protocol, so he could […]

Randall Cobb Doubtful Against Jets

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (concussion) didn't practice all week and is doubtful to play in Week 16 against the Jets. Cobb really hasn't done anything for fantasy owners since the season opener, so he's likely on waiver wires anyway. Rookies Equanimeous St. Brown and Marquez Valdes-Scantling should be behind Davante Adams this […]