DeAndre Hopkins Misses Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (foot) did not practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. It's a concern for Hopkins' Week 7 status against the Jaguars, but the Texans could just be resting him. If he returns to practice on Friday, he should be fine for this Sunday. Hopkins had a season-low five […]

Jake Marisnick Starting In Center Field Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick is starting in center field and is batting ninth in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against Red Sox left-hander David Price. Marisnick is just 1-for-12 with five strikeouts in his career against Price, although the one hit was a home run. He's hitless in just one at-bat […]

Mitch Moreland Making First ALCS Start

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland is starting at first base and is batting fifth in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against Astros starter Justin Verlander. Steve Pearce will start on the bench. It will be Moreland's first start since tweaking his hamstring in Game 2 of the Division Series, although […]

Dalvin Cook Avoids Setback

Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) was not limited in practice on Thursday after spotted leaving practice in the portion open to the media. It looks like Cook will indeed return in Week 7 against the Jets after missing three of the last four […]

Carson Wentz Moves To Full Practice

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (back) put in a full practice on Thursday after sitting out some of the drills on Wednesday with a minor back injury. Wentz will be fine for Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers, where he will be a strong QB1 play. The 25-year-old has gone over 300 yards in two […]

Austin Barnes To Start In Game 6

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said catcher Austin Barnes will start over Yasmani Grandal in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the Brewers on Friday. Grandal has been a mess at the plate and on defense in this series, so Barnes continues to play over him. The Dodgers will also be […]

Ted Ginn Still Missing Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (knee) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. Ginn sat out Week 5 before the team's Week 6 bye, so it's a pretty bad sign that he hasn't been able to practice this week. He'll be doubtful unless he can practice on Friday. With Ginn missing time with […]

Evan Engram Practicing In Full

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (knee) put in a full practice on Thursday. Tight end Rhett Ellison (foot), who missed Week 6, also was a full practice participant. Engram was close to returning last Thursday, so he should be active on Monday night in a great matchup against the Falcons. Engram hasn't played […]

Dalvin Cook Leaves Practice Thursday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring), who practiced in full on Wednesday despite missing three of the last four games, left practice during the portion open to the media on Thursday. It remains to be seen if his is a setback or if Cook suffered another injury, so stay tuned for more details. But […]

Nick Mullens Remains Niners Backup

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Nick Mullens will remain C.J. Beathard's backup even after the team signed Tom Savage to a one-year deal this week. “Our team has confidence in him. The other guy just got here last night and is just trying to learn what the words mean," Shanahan […]

Terrelle Pryor, Isaiah Crowell Not Practicing Thursday

Updating a previous report, New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (groin) and running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Crowell was initially believed to be limited, but he did not do enough to receive that tag. He could have his touches limited if he is active […]

Cardinals Not Shopping Patrick Peterson

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell said the team is not shopping cornerback Patrick Peterson as the Oct. 30 trade deadline approaches. "Not true," Bidwill said while leaving the Conrad Hotel after the Fall League Meeting in New York. "I've seen the speculation. But it's not happening. Not happening." According to a source, one team inquired […]

Jacoby Ellsbury Expected To Be Healthy In 2019

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) is expected to be fully recovered entering the 2019 season. "He's due to be healthy and back on track [following left hip surgery]. He'll enter Spring Training as a rehab player. I guess it remains to be seen if he will be a […]

Didi Gregorius Expected To Play In 2019

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery, and the Yankees are optimistic that they will have him back in 2019. General manager Brian Cashman said that Gregorius should return between June and August of next year, in an interview with Michael Kay on ESPN New York. The leading internal candidate […]

Matt Chapman Undergoes Thumb Surgery

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman (thumb) underwent successful left thumb surgery on Tuesday, and it was performed by Dr. Steven Shin. Chapman had an ulnar sided sesamoid bone excision along the left thumb. Shin was happy with the outcome and expects Chapman to make a full recovery prior to the start of spring training. […]

David Price To Start Game 5 Of ALCS

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series against the Astros on Thursday, according to manager Alex Cora. Price was warming up in the ninth inning with the game on the line in Game 4 on Wednesday, but he never came into the game. The left-hander […]

No Practice For Paul Richardson, Jamison Crowder

Washington Redskins wide receivers Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) and Jamison Crowder (ankle) sat out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. While Crowder could return to practice on Friday, he remains iffy to play in Week 7 against the Cowboys. Richardson missed two practices last week and still played, so he has a […]

Surgery Not An Option For Ryan Tannehill

The Miami Dolphins aren't looking into surgical options for quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) at this time. He has been prescribed rest. Tannehill has been ruled out for Week 7 against the Lions and is fighting an uphill battle to play in Week 8 on Thursday against the Texans. Brock Osweiler should see at least two […]

Giants Sign Corey Coleman To Practice Squad

The New York Giants signed free-agent Corey Coleman to their practice squad on Thursday, according to a source. Coleman was traded to the Bills by the Browns before the season and then was cut before signing with New England and being cut again. His stock is obviously way down and he's highly unlikely to carve […]

Joey Bosa On Pace To Return In A Few Weeks

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) is on pace to return "in a few weeks," according to his father. Bosa is the defense's best player, so as soon as they can get him back they could really start rolling. The Bolts defense/special teams has been solid of late without him and have another […]

Caleb Sturgis Unlikely To Play In London

It's looking unlikely that Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) will be able to play in London in Week 7 against the Titans, meaning Michael Badgley will receive another start. Badgley filled in admirably for Sturgis in his NFL debut, making a 44-yard field goal and all five of his extra points in the […]

Theo Riddick Missing Practice Again

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (knee) is not practicing for the second straight day on Thursday and appeared to be favoring his left leg as he left the field. It's not looking good for Riddick's availability on Sunday against the Dolphins. If he sits, it'd be good news for rookie Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette […]

Giovani Bernard Out Again Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) remains out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It looks like Bernard will have to wait another week to return from his knee sprain. When he does, he'll be the change-of-pace back behind Joe Mixon and will merely be an RB3/flex option in PPR leagues. […]

Robby Anderson, Isaiah Crowell Back At Practice

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (hamstring) and running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) both are back at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Both players should be able to suit up in Week 7 against the Vikings. Anderson hasn't really done much this year but has an opportunity at an expanded role […]

Ryan Tannehill Unlikely To Play Next Thursday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder), who has already been ruled out for Week 7 against the Lions, is facing an "uphill challenge" and is unlikely to play next Thursday against the Texans, according to a source. Tannehill is practicing on a limited basis but is unable to throw. Brock Osweiler, who threw for a […]

T.J. Yeldon To Return To Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (ankle, foot) is expected to return to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. This puts Yeldon on track to suit up in Week 7 against the Texans. With it looking likely that Leonard Fournette (hamstring) will miss another game, Yeldon will once again be in play as […]

Leonard Fournette, James O'Shaughnessy Sitting Out Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) and tight end James O'Shaughnessy (hip) are not expected to practice on Thursday. Fournette looks likely to miss another game and could be held out through the team's Week 9 bye. He's been a huge fantasy bust so far. O'Shaughnessy appears to have suffered an injury in practice […]

Lance Kendricks Facing Criminal Charges

Green Bay Packers tight end Lance Kendricks is expected to face criminal charges in the near future after marijuana was found in his car during a 2017 traffic stop. He was initially cited for marijuana possession, but prosecutors dismissed that citation last week and details about the new charges aren't immediately available. He'll certainly face […]

C.J. Anderson A Forgotten Man

Carolina Panthers running back C.J. Anderson entered Week 6 against the Redskins playing just 30 offensive snaps through four games. He played just one offensive snap against Washington. Anderson has only 16 carries for 84 yards on the year and has caught one pass for a 24-yard touchdown. He's merely a handcuff for Christian McCaffrey […]

Panthers Being Cautious With Greg Olsen

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday, and head coach Ron Rivera said it's the new normal for the veteran tight end after he re-fractured his foot in the season opener. Don't be surprised to see Olsen sit out of practices early in the week either. He had four […]