Tavon Austin Nearing A Return

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin (groin) practiced in full on Wednesday. Austin hasn't played since Oct. 14 and has a measly seven catches (10 targets) for 130 yards and two touchdowns on the season. However, he could be in play as a deep DFS sleeper if he returns against the Giants in Week 17. […]

Sterling Shepard Limited In Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (hip) was limited in practice on Wednesday. With Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) and Russell Shepard (ankle) both still sidelined, Shepard would remain in line to be the No. 1 receiver for quarterback Eli Manning against Dallas in Week 17. Shepard has seen increased targets and production in the […]

Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman Not Practicing

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip, ribs) and running back Tevin Coleman (groin) both missed practice on Wednesday. Jones has been fighting through injuries as usual but continues to play. While Jones had a quiet day last Sunday, he did have his fourth touchdown in the last three games. He had 10 catches for […]

Lamar Miller, Keke Coutee Limited Wednesday

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (ankle) and rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Miller sat out in Week 16 and Coutee hasn't played since Nov. 26 against the Titans. Miller should return to a lead-back role if he's active against the Jaguars. It's a tough matchup, however, […]

Leonard Fournette, D.J. Chark Both Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (ankle, foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday, while rookie wide receiver D.J. Chark (quadriceps) practiced in full. Fournette saw a full complement of touches in the Week 16 win over the Dolphins and should suit up in the regular season finale against the Texans. It's a tough matchup, […]

Austin Ekeler Out Of Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (neck) is out of the concussion protocol, and head coach Anthony Lynn fully expects Ekeler to return in the Week 17 season finale against the Broncos. Ekeler hasn't played since Dec. 9, but he should immediately return to his change-of-pace role behind Melvin Gordon. Ekeler had a quiet […]

Spencer Ware On Track To Return

Kansas City Chiefs running back Spencer Ware (hamstring) practiced in full on Wednesday. Ware has missed the last two games but looks on his way to returning in Week 17 against the Raiders. In an excellent matchup, Ware would have low-end RB2 value if he's active this Sunday. Hurting his upside is the fact that […]

James Conner Practices In Full

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday for the first time since he injured his ankle on Dec. 2. Conner has a real shot at returning for a must-win Week 17 game against the Bengals after missing the last three games. He'd have immediate RB2 upside […]

Todd Gurley Won't Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Todd Gurley (knee) will not take part in Wednesday's walkthrough practice. Gurley remains day-to-day after sitting out in Week 16. He's a question mark again this week for the regular season finale. If he misses his second straight game, C.J. Anderson will be the […]

Cowboys To Play Healthy Starters

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett said the team will play all of their healthy starters in a meaningless Week 17 game against the Giants. “We’re just going to take all those guys’ situations day by day and really the overarching theme is anybody who is healthy and ready to play is going to play […]

Blake Bortles To Start Season Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that quarterback Blake Bortles will start in Week 17 against the Texans. Bortles was benched in favor of Cody Kessler several weeks ago, but the Jags will go back to Bortles after Kessler predictably failed. Bortles has more upside than Kessler, but he's been awful in his own […]

Quincy Enunwa, Jermaine Kearse Not Practicing

New York Jets wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (ankle) and Jermaine Kearse (Achilles) were not practicing on Wednesday. Both seem like long shots to play in Week 17 against the Patriots. If that's the case, Robby Anderson, Andre Roberts, Charone Peake and rookie Deontay Burnett would be the active receivers. Anderson has been hot in recent […]

Marquise Goodwin Held Out Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (Achilles, calf) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Goodwin is limping to the finish line and has dealt with injuries all year as a major fantasy bust in 2018. It's not looking good for his status for Week 17 against the Rams, and he'd be a dart […]

DeSean Jackson Does Not Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver DeSean Jackson (Achilles) did not practice on Wednesday. Jackson returned in Week 16 for the first time since Oct. 25 and had just one catch for 24 yards before departing the game. He's now questionable to play in the Week 17 finale against the Falcons and wouldn't even be a […]

Still No Tyler Boyd At Practice

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (knee) wasn't seen at practice on Wednesday. Boyd missed last week and isn't expected to play in Week 17 against the Steelers while battling a knee sprain. John Ross has become the team's No. 1 receiver, but he's nothing more than a boom/bust WR4/flex play in deeper leagues with […]

John Brown Misses Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver John Brown (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday and his status for Week 17 against the Browns is unclear. Brown looked comfortable walking around the locker room on Wednesday and might just be receiving some rest ahead of a crucial game. Even if Brown plays, he's not a safe fantasy play, as […]

Marcus Mariota Sitting Out Wednesday

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (foot, neck) is sitting out of practice on Wednesday but said he's doing "everything in my power" in order to play in the Week 17 must-win game against the Colts on Sunday night. He admitted that his whole right side was "numb and tingly" when he took a hit last […]

Eric Ebron To Be Limited Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that tight end Eric Ebron (concussion) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, which is a good sign for his availability in a must-win Week 17 game against the Titans. Ebron was a bust to fantasy owners in Week 16 after he suffered the injury early, but it's […]

Davante Adams, Equanimeous St. Brown, Randall Cobb Out

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Davante Adams (knee), Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) and Randall Cobb (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. It's a concern for quarterback Aaron Rodgers heading into the Week 17 finale against the Lions. Cobb missed last week and is unlikely to play in the season finale. As long as Adams and […]

Taylor Heinicke Placed On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed quarterback Taylor Heinicke (elbow) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a left elbow injury. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert was signed in a corresponding move. Heinicke started just one game in place of Cam Newton (shoulder) before being injured. Rookie Kyle Allen should see his first career start in Week 17 in a […]

No Practice For Leonard Fournette Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (ankle, foot) is not practicing on Wednesday. Fournette had 18 carries and three catches in Week 16, but the Jaguars could elect to shut him down or limit his snaps in Week 17 against the Texans. If he's active, Fournette will be more of a low-end RB2 in a […]

Marcus Mariota Fighting To Play In Week 17

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is working his way back from a stinger he suffered on Saturday night in Week 16, but his status for the Week 17 must-win game against the Colts likely won't come into further focus until later this week. “Just taking it day to day,” Mariota said during his regular weekly […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Practicing Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (quadriceps) will not practice on Wednesday. Beckham is improving, but Shurmur remains unsure if he'll be healthy to play in the Week 17 finale against the Cowboys in a meaningless game. OBJ has now missed the last three games and doesn't […]

Pete Carroll Lands Contract Extension

The Seattle Seahawks signed head coach Pete Carroll to a contract extension that runs through the 2021 season on Monday. Seattle secured their seventh playoff berth in nine seasons with Carroll at the helm by beating the Chiefs in Week 16. Carroll is the NFL's oldest head coach at 67 years old. The Seahawks have […]

Eagles Activate Mike Wallace

The Philadelphia Eagles activated wide receiver Mike Wallace (leg) from Injured Reserve on Monday. He fractured his fibula against the Buccaneers on Sept. 16 and hasn't played since. The veteran deep threat had no catches on three targets in his two games with the Eagles this year but had a 1,000-yard season as recently as […]

Chargers Won't Rest Players Against Broncos

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he will not be resting players in Week 17 against the Broncos. “We’re going into this game no different than any other game,” Lynn said. “We’re not worrying about resting people. We’re trying to win the game. Herm Edwards said it best – you play to win.” […]

James Conner Questionable For Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that running back James Conner (ankle) is questionable to play in Week 17 against the Bengals in a must-win game. Conner has missed the last three games, but his status will depend on how much he can do in practice this week. If he sits out again, rookie […]

A's Hoping Sean Manaea Will Return At Midseason

Oakland Athletics president of baseball operations Billy Beane said the team is optimistic that starting pitcher Sean Manaea (shoulder) will be able to return next year around the All-Star break. The left-hander had left shoulder surgery in September, which was called a subacromial decompression of his labrum. Manaea had a career year in 2018, going […]

Saints Not Tipping Their Hand For Week 17

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said on Monday that the team will approach their Week 17 game against the Panthers like any other regular season game and try to win. New Orleans is already locked into the No. 1 overall seed throughout the NFC playoffs, so it doesn't make much sense to risk […]

Tevin Coleman Has Strained Groin

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that running back Tevin Coleman (groin) strained his groin in Week 16. He will take part in walkthrough practices this week and is getting treatment. The Falcons aren't ruling him out for Week 17 against the Buccaneers, and he has a good chance to play. As long as […]