O.J. Howard Active Against Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (knee) is active for Week 6 against the Falcons. It's a very favorable matchup against a beat up Atlanta defense, but Howard could be limited in his first game back. Given the weak landscape of tight ends, Howard is still in play as a low-end TE1. His return […]

Ryan Tannehill Ruled Out Against Bears

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Bears. Backup Brock Osweiler will start in his place against a fierce Chicago defense that is well-rested coming off their bye week. Osweiler is at best a low-end QB2, and all of Miami's offensive weapons around him should be downgraded […]

Dalvin Cook Out In Week 6

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (hamstring) is out in Week 6 against the Cardinals. It's a bit of a surprise, as Cook was expected to play but have his snaps limited. But the Vikings chose to rest him for another weak in a very winnable game against the lowly Cardinals. With Cook out, Latavius […]

O.J. Howard Expected To Play

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (knee) is expected to play despite being listed as questionable for Week 6 against the Falcons, according to a source. Howard could be limited, but he should play and steal snaps from Cameron Brate, who is more of a red-zone weapon. Howard will be a little more risky […]

Browns Likely To Use Tight Ends More In Week 6

With Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Derrick Willies (collarbone) on Injured Reserve and Rashard Higgins (knee) out two to four weeks, the team will likely have increased repetitions for tight ends David Njoku, Seth DeValve and Darren Fells in Week 6 against the Chargers. Running back Duke Johnson should also be more involved in the […]

John Ross May Sit Out Second Straight Game

ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell thinks that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (groin) will sit out for a second straight week in Week 6 against the Steelers after practicing all week. Ross looked to be on track all week to return on Sunday, so he might be a game-time decision. As Cincy's third receiver that has […]

George Kittle, Pierre Garcon Questionable Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) were both limited in practice on Saturday and are questionable against the Packers on Monday night. Both players are expected to play, but Garcon will be at less than 100 percent and could be limited. With receivers Trent Taylor doubtful […]

Matt Breida Will Be Game-Time Decision

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said running back Matt Breida (ankle) will be a game-time decision on Monday against the Packers. Breida was limited in practice on Saturday and is officially listed as questionable. It's a good sign that Breida was able to practice after sitting out on Thursday and Friday, but he […]

Brock Holt, Steve Pearce Starting In Game 1

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt and first baseman Steve Pearce are both in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against Astros ace Justin Verlander on Saturday. Holt is at second base and is hitting sixth, while Pearce is at first base and is batting fifth. Holt hit for […]

Greg Olsen To Play Sunday

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) is set to start in Week 6 against the Redskins, according to a team source. Olsen hasn't had any setbacks so far. It'll be Olsen's first action since he re-fractured his foot in the season opener. Despite the fact that he could be limited, Olsen is a low-end […]

Josh Hader Won't Pitch In Game 2

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Josh Hader will not pitch in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the Dodgers on Saturday after pitching three clean innings in the Game 1 win on Friday. Hader led all of baseball and set a franchise relief record with 143 regular season strikeouts. Manager Craig Counsell only […]

Pierre Garcon Expected To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder), who hasn't practiced this week, is likely to play in Week 6 against the Packers on Monday night. “Guys have to step up and play in that position, also. Pierre has missed the week of practice, so I know he’s not going into it 100 percent. […]

Trent Taylor Won't Play On Monday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) will not play on Monday night against the Packers due to a back condition, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Taylor had offseason back surgery to remove bone spurs from his back and has only 16 catches for 125 yards and a touchdown in five games this […]

Jaguars Hosting Thomas Rawls Saturday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are hosting free-agent running back Thomas Rawls for a tryout on Saturday. The team is looking for some depth behind T.J. Yeldon with Leonard Fournette (hamstring) possibly out until Week 10. The Jags already signed Jamaal Charles, David Williams and Bo Scarbrough though, so Rawls would be just a short-term fix.

Blue Jays Have Long List Of Managerial Candidates

The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing their long list of managerial candidates to interview. The process could begin as soon as next week with face-to-face meetings. External candidates that are receiving consideration include Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Giants farm director David Bell, Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward, Indians first base coach Sandy Alomar […]

Luis Robert Injured In AFL

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Luis Robert (leg) hurt his leg while playing for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League on Friday. The good news is that he walked off the field under his own power. Robert is the team's fourth-ranked prospect and No. 44 overall in baseball and was 1-for-3 before […]

Hunter Greene Not Expected To Need Tommy John Surgery

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene (elbow), the team's No. 2 prospect, is not expected to need Tommy John surgery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow earlier this year. Greene was the second overall pick in the 2017 draft. His arm has been feeling good and he hopes to begin throwing in […]

Travis Shaw, Erik Kratz Starting Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw and catcher Erik Kratz are both in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Shaw is playing second base and hitting sixth, while Kratz is behind the plate and is hitting seventh. Neither player has ever faced Ryu. Shaw hit […]

Yasiel Puig, Austin Barnes Starting In Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and catcher Austin Barnes are starting in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against Brewers left-hander Wade Miley on Saturday. Cody Bellinger and Yasmani Grandal will start on the bench. Puig is in right field and is hitting seventh, while Barnes is behind the plate and batting […]

Mitch Moreland Makes ALCS Roster

Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) will be on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Astros despite dealing with a sore hamstring that he aggravated in Game 2 of the Division Series. Moreland said he thinks he can contribute despite not being able to run at regular speed. Expect […]

Derrick Willies Placed On Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns placed rookie wide receiver Derrick Willies (collarbone) on Injured Reserve on Saturday after he broke his collarbone in practice on Friday. Breshad Perriman was signed to the active roster in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for Willies, as he made an impact in the team's Week 5 overtime win and […]

Browns Sign Breshad Perriman

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman to their active roster on Saturday, according to a source. Perriman was a massive first-round bust for the Ravens, but he'll now provide the Browns with some depth with Derrick Willies (collarbone) on Injured Reserve and Rashard Higgins out two to four weeks. Jarvis Landry is […]

Martavis Bryant Dealing With Flu

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (flu) is dealing with the flu but is cautiously optimistic about playing in London against the Seahawks. Bryant was added to the Week 6 injury report and is questionable to play. Bryant had his best game of the season with three catches on three targets for 91 yards in […]

Trent Taylor Unlikely To Play Against Packers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) is unlikely to play on Monday against the Packers, in the opinion of NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Taylor missed practice both Thursday and Friday. With Dante Pettis already being ruled out early in the week as well and veteran Pierre Garcon questionable, the Niners could […]

Garrett Celek Practices In Full

San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited in practice on Thursday. Celek should be fine to play but will once again be off the fantasy radar while being behind George Kittle (knee), who has practiced on a limited basis the last two days. […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon Miss Practice Friday

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) both missed practice for the second straight day on Friday. Breida is highly questionable and could be dealing with a mid ankle sprain. If you own him, you should definitely be planning to be without him. Alfred Morris would […]

Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison To Be Game-Time Decisions

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is saying that wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) will both be game-time decisions against the 49ers on Monday night. It's not a certainty that either receiver will be able to play, though. With the game being on Monday night, it's much too risky to […]

Carlos Correa Feeling Good

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) said his back feels the best it has since he came off the disabled list late in the season. Correa returned from the DL on Aug. 10 but his just .180 (24-for-133) with two home runs and 16 RBI in 37 games to close out the regular season. The […]

Josh Gordon Developing Relationship With Tom Brady

New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon described his growing bond with quarterback Tom Brady as a "real natural type of relationship." The Patriots traded for Gordon on Sept. 17 and placed his locker next to Brady's. Gordon has played only 18 snaps apiece in the last two games but caught a 34-yard touchdown on […]

Giants To Stick With Eli Manning

The New York Giants plan to stick with quarterback Eli Manning despite a 1-5 start to their season after losing 34-13 to the Eagles on Thursday night. The aging quarterback has six touchdowns and six turnovers in six games on the year and completed just 24 of 43 passes for 281 yards and an interception […]