Torrey Smith Avoids Serious Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) will be looked at by doctors on Monday, but Rivera said there is nothing structurally wrong with Smith's knee after he was hurt late in the Week 7 win over the Eagles. Smith had four catches on six targets for a season-high 61 […]

Tom Brady's Confidence In Josh Gordon Growing

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said his confidence with wide receiver Josh Gordon continues to grow. “I think our confidence is growing and growing and growing ... I’m excited to see where we’re going," Brady said. Gordon continues to play more snaps each week, and he caught four passes on seven targets for a […]

Le'Veon Bell Not With Team Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has not reported to the team's complex as of Monday following their bye week, according to a source. It was believed that Bell would report last week with the team off, but that didn't happen and he may not return until Week 9. As long as he continues his […]

Tyler Naquin May Be Starting Right Fielder

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin might be the best bet to open the 2019 season as the team's starting right fielder. He has recovered nicely from his hip surgery on July 26 and was playing games against prospects when the minor league playoffs ended. He hit .264 (.651 OPS) with three home runs and 23 […]

Brandon Guyer Unlikely To Re-Sign

The Cleveland Indians are unlikely to re-sign pending free-agent outfielder Brandon Guyer after he hit .206 (.671 OPS) with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 2018. Outfielders Michael Brantley, Lonnie Chisenhall, Rajai Davis and Melky Cabrera will also be free agents this winter. Guyer is a mostly a bench bat, leaving him little fantasy […]

Yandy Diaz Could Be Everyday Third Baseman

The Cleveland Indians seem prepared to finally give infielder Yandy Diaz a shot at the starting gig at third base in 2019 with Jason Kipnis going to left field if the team doesn't re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley. Diaz has hit .312 (62-for-201) with a homer, 15 RBI and a .797 OPS since the All-Star break […]

Michael Brantley Unlikely To Return To Cleveland

Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley, who hit .309 (.832 OPS) with 17 homers and 76 RBI this year, is a pending free agent. The Indians must decide if they'll extend an $18 million qualifying offer. There are whispers that he might get a three-year deal in the $45 million range on the open market, so […]

Keke Coutee Won't Play In Week 8

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring), who aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 7, said this injury isn't bad as the previous one that kept him out for three games, but he said he won't be able to play on Thursday against the Dolphins. Coutee caught one of this three targets for three […]

Kwon Alexander May Have Suffered Season-Ending Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander (knee) may have suffered a torn ACL in Week 7 against the Browns, according to sources. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to confirm the injury. Alexander had 38 tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles coming into this game as one of the defense's leaders. It'd […]

Adrian Peterson Will Play Against Cowboys

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle, shoulder) is active for Week 7 against the Cowboys. Peterson has been battling nagging injuries for weeks but hasn't missed any time. With Chris Thompson out for the second straight week, Peterson will remain a high-volume RB2 for fantasy owners. Expect Kapri Bibbs to serve as the change-of-pace […]

Chris Thompson, Paul Richardson Inactive In Week 7

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) are both inactive for Week 7 against the Cowboys. It'll be Thompson's second straight absence despite getting in some practice time. As a result, Adrian Peterson is a safer volume-based RB2. Expect Kapri Bibbs to be the change-of-pace back Sunday. […]

Pierre Garcon, Trent Taylor Active Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) and Trent Taylor (back) are both active in Week 7 against the Rams. Both were questionable coming into this one. Garcon is still looking for his first touchdown of the season and is a low-ceiling WR4/flex as the No. 2 behind Marquise Goodwin. Taylor will return […]

Bilal Powell Won't Return In Week 7

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (neck) left the game early in Week 7 against the Vikings and will not return. Powell ran the ball five times for 20 yards and caught one pass for five yards before exiting. With Powell out the rest of the way, Isaiah Crowell should see most of the […]

Blake Bortles Benched In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has been benched in Week 7 against the Texans in favor of Cody Kessler. Bortles was just 6-for-12 for 61 yards and two lost fumbles before being benched. He's had two terrible games in a row and will now give way to Kessler. Even if Bortles gets the start in […]

Erik Swoope Injured Against Bills

Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope (knee) left the game early in Week 7 against the Bills and is questionable to return. Swoope caught his only target for a 17-yard touchdown before leaving this game, so he rewarded fantasy owners that were desperate enough to start him. Eric Ebron will remain the main pass-catching tight […]

Keke Coutee Injures Hamstring Sunday

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 7 against the Jaguars and is questionable to return. Coutee caught just one of his three targets for three yards before leaving with his injury. The impressive rookie has a lot of upside, but he's a shaky WR4/flex behind DeAndre Hopkins […]

Sony Michel Carted Off Against Bears

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (ankle, leg) was carted to the locker room in Week 7 against the Bears. Michel had three carries for 24 yards and a 13-yard reception before leaving the game. It's a serious concern, as Michel has been the team's early-down back and has looked great over the […]

LeSean McCoy Ruled Out After Head Injury

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (head) has been ruled out of Week 7 against the Colts after suffering a head injury on the team's first drive of the game. McCoy had two carries for just one yard before getting hurt. It's the worst possible scenario for those that started McCoy this weekend. With him […]

LeSean McCoy Being Evaluated For Head Injury

Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (head) left the game in the first quarter in Week 7 against the Colts and is being evaluated for a head injury. It was previously thought that McCoy suffered a lower leg injury on the second play of the game when he limped off after […]

LeSean McCoy Injured Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) left the game early in the first quarter in Week 7 against the Colts with an undisclosed injury. He limped off the field under his own power but has been taken to the locker room to be evaluated. His right ankle twisted awkwardly as he was tackled on […]

Reds Choose David Bell As New Manager

The Cincinnati Reds named David Bell as their new manager on Sunday and signed him to a three-year contract that runs through the 2021 season. The deal also includes a team option for 2022. The 46-year-old Bell was the Giants vice president of player development in 2018 and will be a manager in the big […]

Steven Wright Hoping To Be On World Series Roster

Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright (knee) will throw a simulated game on Sunday and will do some fielding practice on Monday. Manager Alex Cora said Wright is putting himself in the conversation to be included on the World Series roster. The knuckleballer continues to battle issues with his knee after having surgery last offseason. […]

Cowboys Monitoring Kelvin Benjamin, DeVante Parker

The Dallas Cowboys are monitoring Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker, according to a source. The Cowboys are one of the most receiver-needy teams in the NFL but are still unsure if they'll make a move to acquire a wideout before the Oct. 30 deadline. Benjamin and Parker […]

Eagles Considering DeVante Parker

The Philadelphia Eagles are one team considering trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker, according to a source. Parker has been a massive first-round bust for the Dolphins due to injuries and inconsistency, and he's played in just two games this year, catching two of his four targets for 40 yards. A change of […]

Breshad Perriman Active In Week 7

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Breshad Perriman is active and will make his team debut in Week 7 against the Buccaneers. It's a great matchup against Tampa's soft secondary, but Perriman will likely be fourth on the pecking order behind Jarvis Landry and rookies Antonio Callaway and Damion Ratley. You can do much better in fantasy […]

Duke Johnson Listed As Week 7 Starter

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is listed as the starter for Week 7 against the Buccaneers, but a team spokesperson said rookie Nick Chubb could start over Johnson depending on the formation the offense uses to begin the game. It's merely a formality and doesn't mean much. Both Chubb and Johnson see their fantasy […]

DeVante Parker, A.J. Derby Inactive For Week 7

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker (quadriceps) and tight end A.J. Derby (foot) are both inactive for Week 7 against the Lions. Parker and Derby both practiced this week, so they are more of healthy scratches. Parker has played in just two games this year and has just two catches for 40 yards. He's quickly […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Active Against Patriots

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) are both active in Week 7 against the Patriots. There was never much doubt whether each would suit up. Robinson remains the team's top receiver and will be in play as a WR2 in a game where the Bears could be forced […]

Sony Michel, Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon Active

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Julian Edelman (heel) and Josh Gordon (hamstring) are all active in Week 7 against the Bears. Michel has been a high-end RB2 over the past several weeks and should remain that way as the team's early-down back. Edelman and Gordon will have expanded […]

Isaiah Crowell Active Against Vikings

New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (foot) is active in Week 7 against the Vikings. Crowell was always expected to play, but he'll be a touchdown-dependant RB3/flex in a tough matchup with Minnesota's defensive front. Expect him to have a near-even workload with Bilal Powell once again. With Jets defensive backs Trumaine Johnson (quadriceps), […]