Rams Claim Emmanuel Forbes Jr. Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Rams claimed former Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers on Monday, according to a source. Forbes did not live up to his draft status with the Commanders after being the 16th overall pick out of Mississippi State in 2023. The 23-year-old cornerback saw action in 20 games (seven starts) […]

Lions Defensive Line Ailing Heading Into Week 14

Detroit Lions defensive linemen Josh Paschal (knee), Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and DJ Reader (shoulder) all missed the team's first practice of the week on Monday. In addition, offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) was unable to practice, although cornerback Carlton Davis (knee) was able to practice after missing last Thursday's win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. […]

Stephon Gilmore Dealing With Low-Grade Hamstring Injury

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) is dealing with a low-grade, left-hamstring injury and is being evaluated after getting hurt in the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he doesn't think Gilmore's injury is a long-term one. It's good news for Gilmore and the Vikings' defense, but […]

Bengals Waive Trenton Irwin

The Cincinnati Bengals waived wide receiver Trenton Irwin on Monday. The move comes a day after Irwin was a healthy inactive for the team's Week 13 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to a limited role on offense this year with rookie Jermaine Burton now around, the 28-year-old Irwin has seen fewer punt-return […]

Jordan Mason Heads To Injured Reserve With High-Ankle Sprain

The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Jordan Mason (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills. It means that Mason will miss at least the next four games and won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale on […]

Christian McCaffrey Placed On IR, Facing Six-Week Recovery

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) is dealing with a PCL injury after getting hurt in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills and is facing a six-week recovery, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, and he will miss at least the rest […]

Dallas Goedert Considered Week-To-Week, Could Go On IR

After undergoing an MRI exam on Monday, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (knee) is considered week-to-week moving forward, according to a league source. Depending on his recovery, Goedert could be a candidate to land on short-term Injured Reserve, which would keep him out for at least four games, but his knee injury isn't season-ending. […]

Martin Maldonado Wants To Play Another Season

Free-agent veteran catcher Martin Maldonado has made it clear that he wants to play one more year of professional baseball. Maldonado has never been much of an offensive force in his 14-year major-league career, but he's excellent defensively and knows how to get the most out of a team's pitching staff. However, with age, even […]

Munetaka Murakami Plans To Join MLB In 2026

Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami re-signed with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2025 season but said that will be his final season in Japan. Murakami will be a popular international free-agent target next offseason. His production has slowed in recent seasons, but he's still been one of the best hitters in […]

Blue Jays To Make Highest Offer To Juan Soto?

SNY's Andy Martino writes that there is a widespread belief among bidders that the Toronto Blue Jays will come in with the highest offer to free-agent superstar outfielder Juan Soto. However, it's no secret that the New York Yankees and New York Mets are "all in" on Soto, according to a league source. There is […]

Matthew Boyd Lands With Cubs On Two-Year Deal

Free-agent veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Boyd will make $14.5 million per year plus $1 million in incentives ($500,000 per season). The 33-year-old southpaw was recovering from Tommy John surgery early in 2024 and didn't sign with the Cleveland Guardians until June. When […]

Frankie Montas Joins The Mets

Free-agent right-hander Frankie Montas signed a two-year deal worth $34 million on Sunday with the New York Mets. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2025 season and $17 million per year. Montas, 31, comes to the Big Apple after spending the 2024 campaign with the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers. He went a […]

Ryan Poles Not Going Anywhere As Bears GM

Chicago Bears president Kevin Warren has made it clear that the organization will retain general manager Ryan Poles after firing head coach Matt Eberflus following the Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Detroit Lions on Friday, the first time in the history of the franchise the Bears have fired a head coach midseason. "Ryan Poles […]

Josh Downs Not Guaranteed To Be Ready After Bye Week

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen is unsure if wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) will be ready to roll for a Week 15 showdown against the Denver Broncos after the bye in Week 14. Downs injured his shoulder in the Week 12 loss to the Buffalo Bills and was unable to play in the Week […]

Baker Mayfield Will Be Fine For Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he thinks quarterback Baker Mayfield (leg) will be fine for Week 14 against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders after he was cleated in the back of his right leg in the second half of the Week 13 overtime victory over the division-rival Carolina Panthers. However, Mayfield's practice […]

Dawson Knox Leads Bills In Receiving In Snowy Victory

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox led the team with 56 receiving yards on only two catches (two targets) in the 35-10 blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers at Orchard Park on a snowy Sunday night. Players on both sides of the ball looked like they were on ice skates during a snowstorm that […]

Tests Confirm Season-Ending Knee Injury For Taysom Hill

Tests on Monday confirmed that New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Week 13 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, according to a source. Hill suffered the devastating knee injury in the second half against LA and had to be carted off the field and […]

John Metchie III Barely Involved Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was barely involved in the 23-20 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, catching both of his targets for 16 receiving yards, which ranked fifth on the team. Although Metchie operated as the No. 3 receiver behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell, the production was a bit […]

Mike Gesicki Catches All Five Targets In Week 13 Loss

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki didn't find the end zone in the 44-38 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, but he was efficient with the opportunities he was given, catching all five of his targets on the day for 53 receiving yards, which was third on the team behind receivers Ja'Marr […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Expected To Be Suspended

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is expected to be suspended by the league for the hit he delivered in the Week 13 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday that left quarterback Trevor Lawrence (head) concussed. It was a pretty clear cheap shot with Lawrence already giving himself up in the middle of the […]

Bucky Irving Feels Good Following Hip Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Bucky Irving (hip) suffered a hip injury during a kickoff return in the overtime win over the division-rival Carolina Panthers on Sunday and was laboring as he walked to the locker room after the game. However, Irving said he feels much better on Monday and downplayed the injury, so […]

Jets Sticking With Aaron Rodgers At Quarterback

New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said he still thinks veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers gives the team the best chance to win, and the organization will stick with him as the starter for a Week 14 contest in Miami against the division-rival Dolphins this Sunday. "We have great belief in Aaron and we […]

Saints Fear Taysom Hill Suffered Season-Ending Knee Injury

Updating previous reports, New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (knee) was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams with a knee injury that the team fears is season-ending, according to sources. Hill will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of the injury, but the Saints […]

Marshon Lattimore Officially Out For Week 13

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) will have to wait yet another weak to make his debut with the team, as the Commanders officially ruled him out of Sunday's Week 13 contest against the visiting Tennessee Titans. Lattimore was listed as doubtful to play this weekend, so it doesn't come as a surprise. The 28-year-old […]

Emari Demercado Active Versus Vikings

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (shoulder), who was listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 13 contest in Minnesota against the Vikings on Sunday, is officially active. Demercado was limited in practice all week but will be active on Sunday as they Cardinals look to bounce back in a hostile environment after dropping a big […]

Younghoe Koo Active For Falcons

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo (hip) is officially active for Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Koo was listed as questionable to play in this game after popping up on the injury report on Thursday, but he was able to practice in full on Friday and will be good to go this […]

Ben Johnson Could Have Interest In Bears Head-Coaching Job

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson could have some real interest in the Chicago Bears' vacancy at head coach after they fired Matt Eberflus following their Thanksgiving loss to the Lions on Thursday. Johnson was one of the hottest head-coaching candidates during last year's cycle, but he instead took his […]

Broncos D/ST Remains A Must-Start Unit In Week 13

The Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit should be in all starting fantasy lineups as they get set to host the visiting Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 13. Through 12 weeks, the Broncos defense is tied for fourth in overall fantasy points and also ranks second in points per game (16.8), third in […]

Wil Lutz A Top-10 Kicking Option Against The Browns

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz will once again be a top-10 fantasy kicking option in Week 13 when the Broncos face the visiting Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. The Broncos offense is peaking under impressive rookie quarterback Bo Nix, which has in turn given Lutz more fantasy upside and more kicking opportunities. The 30-year-old […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Shouldn't Be In Starting Fantasy Lineups On Monday Night

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey is second on the team this year in targets behind Courtland Sutton, but he cannot be trusted in starting fantasy lineups for the Monday night matchup in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns. The matchup is a good one for fantasy purposes, with the Browns allowing the seventh-most half-PPR […]