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DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller Active
Houston Texans wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and Will Fuller (hamstring) are both active in Week 2 against the Titans. Hopkins is an elite WR1 and is a must-start anytime he's playing. Fuller sat out in Week 1, so he'll be making his season debut. He clicked in a big way with quarterback Deshaun Watson […]
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Paul Richardson Active Against Colts
Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson (shoulder) is active for Week 2 against the Colts. Wide receiver Maurice Harris and running back Samaje Perine are out. Richardson had four catches for just 22 yards on six targets in the season opener but has a solid matchup this weekend against Indy's secondary. Still, he's likely behind […]
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Christine Michael A Healthy Scratch
Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael is inactive in Week 2 against the Redskins. With Marlon Mack returning to make his season debut, Michael is the odd man out behind rookies Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. The Colts should work Mack back into the rotation in this committee backfield, and while he should see most […]
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Jadeveon Clowney Not Playing Sunday
Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (back, elbow) is inactive for Week 2 against the Titans. It's a blow for the Texans in a great matchup against a beat up Titans offensive line. Houston should still be able to push forward with success, but Clowney's IDP owners are bummed, as this was a matchup that […]
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Davante Adams Active Against Vikings
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) is active in Week 2 against the Vikings. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will also play, so that's good news for Adams. The bad news is Rodgers will be less than 100 percent and Adams is facing a very tough matchup in Minnesota's sticky secondary. Temper your expectations […]
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Aaron Rodgers Active
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) is active for Week 2 against the Vikings. "He has a pretty unusual injury that would keep most people out awhile," one source told ESPN. Rodgers was told this week that his left knee injury could take up to a couple of months to heal, but he doesn't […]
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Marcus Mariota Active But Could Be Limited
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (elbow) is active for Week 2 against the Texans, but he did not do much in pre-game warmups and he continues to struggle with gripping the football. Mariota is dealing with a pinched nerve in his throwing elbow and still has not regained complete feeling in his fingers, according to […]
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Jay Ajayi Expected To See Bigger Workload
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi is expected to see a bigger workload with Darren Sproles (hamstring) inactive for Week 2 against the Buccaneers. Wendell Smallwood and Corey Clement will also see some touches. Ajayi is a strong RB2 this weekend and should see more consistent touches than he did in the season opener.
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Marcus Cannon Ruled Out
New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (calf) and defensive back Keion Crossen (hamstring) have both been ruled out for Week 2 against the Jaguars. It's bad news for a Patriots team already dealing with injuries to running backs Rex Burkhead (concussion) and Sony Michel (knee). The Patriots figure to do a lot of short […]
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Shaquill Griffin Will Play Monday
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin (thigh) will play on Monday against the Bears, according to head coach Pete Carroll. That's good news with Tre Flowers (hamstring) already ruled out. Still, Seattle's secondary is weakened despite safety Earl Thomas' presence. It's good news for Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky and his receiving weapons on Monday night.
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Christian Kirk, Chad Williams To Be More Involved
Arizona Cardinals wide receivers Christian Kirk and Chad Williams figure to get more opportunities to produce in Week 2 against the Rams after they both had quiet debuts in Week 1. The Cardinals could be playing a lot of catch-up against Los Angeles, too, forcing the Cardinals to throw the ball often. Still, both Kirk […]
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Browns Not Certain Dez Bryant Wants To Play
The Cleveland Browns said free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant's name hasn't "come up around the building lately," and the team is not sure that he wants to play football, according to a team source. Bryant's name will surely come up again now that the team is trading or releasing receiver Josh Gordon, but Bryant still […]
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Browns Hope To Trade Josh Gordon
The Cleveland Browns are hoping to trade embattled wide receiver Josh Gordon (hamstring) after he showed up late to the facility on Saturday and was "not himself," according to league sources. If they can't trade him they will release him Monday morning. Gordon also complained of a pulled hamstring on Saturday. There were concerns that […]
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Devonta Freeman Expected To Miss 2-3 Weeks
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) is expected to be out two to three weeks with his knee contusion, according to a source. Freeman is already out for Week 2 against the Panthers, and it looks like he could miss several more games. It's a big hit to Freeman owners and the Falcons. Tevin […]
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Jeremy Hellickson Won't Make It Back This Year
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (wrist) re-injured his wrist while fouling off a pitch on Saturday and admitted that he won't be able to return this year. He will get an MRI exam when he returns to D.C. The veteran right-hander had been solid for the Nats, going 5-3 with a 3.45 ERA in […]
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Sony Michel Has A Chance To Play
New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) made a lot of progress this week to the point where he has given himself a chance to be active for his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Jaguars, according to a source. That doesn't mean that he'll be active, though, and we'll have to […]
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Rex Burkhead Travels With Team
New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (concussion) made progress this week and traveled with the team to Jacksonville for Week 2, according to a source. All signs point to Burkhead being active, but James White could see most of the work in this one. Rookie Sony Michel (knee) is also trending toward playing, but […]
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Edwin Encarnacion Removed From Game Saturday
Cleveland Indians designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (ankle) was taken out of the game early on Saturday with a "mild right ankle sprain." Encarnacion had two hits, three runs scored, two RBI and a walk in four plate appearances before leaving the game. While the injury isn't serious, expect the Indians to rest him for at […]
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Luis Ortiz Could Undergo MRI
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Luis Ortiz (hamstring) is very sore on Saturday and could need to undergo an MRI exam after leaving his start early on Friday. Ortiz was making his first ever major league start on Friday. With time running out on the regular season, the Orioles could elect to play it safe with […]
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Jorge Lopez Hopes To Throw Bullpen Next Week
Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jorge Lopez (rib) said his MRI exam didn't show any damage to his rib area after he was hit by a line drive on Friday. He remains sore but hopes to throw a bullpen session on Monday or Tuesday. Lopez holds a 3.93 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 6.5 K/9 over […]
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Elias Diaz Runs Bases Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz (hamstring) ran the bases on Saturday after doing the same on Friday, according to manager Clint Hurdle. Diaz is getting closer to a return after missing a couple weeks. He should be back to backing up Francisco Cervelli. The 27-year-old has been one of the more productive backstops, hitting .286 […]
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Johan Camargo Likely To Sit Out Sunday
Atlanta Braves third baseman Johan Camargo (groin) is still dealing with some soreness in his groin, according to manager Brian Snitker. The Braves will likely rest him again on Sunday. Camargo has been out since last Tuesday but should be the team's regular third baseman for the rest of the way and into the playoffs. […]
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X-Rays Negative On Justin Turner
X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (wrist) after he was hit by a pitch on Saturday. Turner had three hits, two runs scored and a walk in five plate appearances in the rout of the Cardinals. He got a late start to the year because of injuries, but he's […]
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Brandon Wilds Promoted To Active Roster
The Jacksonville Jaguars promoted running back Brandon Wilds from the practice squad to the active roster on Saturday and cut wide receiver Rashad Greene in a corresponding move. This could be a sign that Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will not play in Week 2 against the Patriots. If Fournette sits, T.J. Yeldon will be the main […]
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Bennie Fowler Cut By Patriots
The New England Patriots cut wide receiver Bennie Fowler on Saturday, according to a source. Offensive tackle Cole Croston was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. This is a sign that right tackle Marcus Cannon will not be able to play in Week 2 against the Jaguars.
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Bobby Wagner Ruled Out
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (groin) has been ruled out for Week 2 against the Bears on Monday night. Linebacker K.J. Wright and wide receiver Doug Baldwin are also out, and cornerback Tre Flowers is doubtful. Seattle's defense is very vulnerable right now in the middle and in the secondary, which is great news for […]
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Keone Kela Shut Down Due To Workload Concerns
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Keone Kela is being shut down for the rest of the season "to ensure an optimal amount of rest and recovery to be ready in spring training 2019," according to general manager Neal Huntington. Kela hasn't pitched since Sept. 3 but has 52 innings on the year, which is more than […]
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Michael Fulmer Injured Saturday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Fulmer (knee) left his start early on Saturday with right knee inflammation. Fulmer didn't even record an out and gave up back-to-back home runs to the only two batters he faced before departing. His frustrating season continues, as he's 3-11 with a 4.69 ERA and 7.48 K/9 over 24 starts. […]
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Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Bullpen Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) hit 94 mph with his fastball in a bullpen session on Saturday and even faced a hitter, according to manager A.J. Hinch. McCullers will throw another bullpen session on Tuesday and could return to the team shortly after that. However, with him expected to return to a […]
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Robert Foster To See Increased Role
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster is expected to see a bigger role in Week 2 against the Chargers after the team released Jeremy Kerley. The move also frees up Zay Jones to work more in the slot, a position he's more comfortable with. While Foster's role increases this weekend, he shouldn't be on anyone's […]
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