Mason Rudolph To Start In Week 18

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that quarterback Mason Rudolph will make a third straight start in Week 18 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, while also noting that Kenny Pickett's (ankle) health isn't in question. Rudolph looked good again in the 30-23 Week 17 win on the road in Seattle over the Seahawks on […]

Jayden Reed In Doubt For Week 18

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed (ribs), who left the Sunday night win over the Minnesota Vikings early after two impressive touchdowns, will have further tests on his injured ribs on Monday after X-rays came back negative Sunday night, according to sources. Reed is pretty sore, and it's safe to say his status […]

DeVonta Smith Dealing With Mild Ankle Sprain

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (ankle), who was spotted leaving the Week 17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in a walking boot, is believed to be dealing with a mild ankle sprain, according to sources. Smith will have more tests on Monday, but his injury isn't considered serious. The 25-year-old finished the 35-31 loss […]

Christian McCaffrey's Exit Was More Precautionary

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) left the Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders in the third quarter with what could be a right-calf strain. He didn't return to the contest, but he indicated after the game that it was more of a precautionary move. "I think it was minor and just […]

Left Tackle Alaric Jackson Out For Rams On Sunday

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson (thigh) will be inactive in Week 17 against the New York Giants due to what the team is calling a personal reason. Jackson was added to the injury report on Friday as questionable with a thigh issue, but at that time they expected that he would play on […]

Falcons Getting Kaleb McGary Back

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee), who was listed as questionable, is officially active for the Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears. McGary had missed the last three games for the Falcons due to a right-knee injury, but his return is great news for the Falcons rushing attack with rookie first-rounder Bijan Robinson […]

Kyle Philips A Healthy Scratch In Week 17

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips and tight end Trevon Wesco are both healthy scratches for the Week 17 game on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Philips missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury. He's healed up, but the Titans will keep him out regardless. The 24-year-old was also out in Week […]

Zay Jones Not Returning In Week 17

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring, knee), who was listed as questionable coming into Sunday, is officially inactive for the Week 17 battle against the visiting Carolina Panthers. This will be Jones' eighth missed game of the year due to injuries, mostly a knee ailment. The Jags will also be without starting quarterback Trevor […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Officially Active On Sunday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion, shoulder) is officially active on Sunday to face the visiting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17. Pittman suffered a concussion in Week 15 and did not play in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. But he returned to a full participant in practice on Thursday and […]

Kyle Hamilton Ruled Out Against Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens strong safety Kyle Hamilton (knee), who was listed as questionable, has officially been ruled out of Sunday's AFC clash against the visiting Miami Dolphins. Hamilton returned to the practice field on Thursday with a limited session but then did not practice on Friday, setting the stage for him to be inactive this weekend. […]

Zay Flowers Active In Week 17

As expected, Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers (calf) is officially active to face the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a big matchup in the AFC in Week 17. Flowers will suit up for this one, but there's a chance that the 23-year-old first-round wideout could have his snaps limited, making him a little […]

Hunter Henry Missing Another Game

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is officially inactive for the Week 17 game against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Henry will now miss his second straight game despite being limited in practice all week. In his absence, Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown will split the workload at the tight end spot. […]

Von Miller A Healthy Scratch Against Patriots

Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller is a healthy scratch for Sunday's divisional contest against the New England Patriots. It's been a rough year for Miller in 2023 after missing the first four games of the year while recovering from a season-ending knee injury he suffered on Thanksgiving Day in 2022. He made his debut in […]

Raheem Mostert Inactive Against Ravens

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (ankle, knee), the NFL's leader in touchdowns with 21 on the season, is officially inactive in Week 17 in a big game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Dolphins will not have their lead back available for this AFC showdown, and they'll also be without receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle), which […]

Josh Jacobs Officially Out Against Colts

As expected, Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is officially out for the Week 17 contest versus the Indianapolis Colts, according to a source. The Raiders were holding out a sliver of hope that their lead back could return this weekend, but Jacobs wasn't able to practice all week and will miss his […]

Browns To Rest Starters In Week 18 If Locked Into Five Seed

The Cleveland Browns have already clinched a playoff spot, but if they are locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC heading into the Week 18 regular season finale next Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, head coach Kevin Stefanski plans to rest his starters. If the division-rival Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins in […]

Chiefs Stripping Down Playbook In Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a rare offensive slump, and sources say they have whittled down their normal game plan from head coach Andy Reid's massive playbook for their Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. It will mean fewer plays, fewer personnel packages and most likely fewer players getting their hands on the […]

Trevor Lawrence Has A Chance To Play In Week 18

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) will not play in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers but he could return for the regular season finale in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans if the team has yet to clinch a playoff spot. Lawrence suffered a right-shoulder injury in last week's loss to the Tampa Bay […]

Broncos Defense Has Top-10 Appeal Against Chargers

The Denver Broncos defense will be a unit to consider starting in fantasy lineups during championship matchups in Week 17 given their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. In the last five weeks, the Chargers have been a top-five fantasy matchup for opposing defenses, and they'll be missing receivers Keenan Allen (heel) and Joshua Palmer […]

Wil Lutz Ready To Bounce Back In Week 17

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz disappointed fantasy managers that started him in the Week 16 loss to the New England Patriots in a game in which he made just one extra point and missed his lone field-goal try. Lutz wasn't fantasy relevant at all early in the year but then had a strong stretch from […]

Continue To Stay Away From Adam Trautman

We've been saying it all year and hope you've listened. Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman needs to continue to be ignored heading into a Week 17 matchup against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. It's still the case despite the fact that the Broncos have a great matchup this weekend and with the team's receiving […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Could Log Increased Snaps Against LA

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey could be looking at a significant role in Week 17 versus the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers with Courtland Sutton (concussion) out and Jerry Jeudy (illness) and rookie Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) both questionable to play. Humphrey played 58 percent of the offensive snaps for the second straight week in […]

Brandon Johnson In Line For Bigger Role In Week 17

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (concussion) ruled out for Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers and with Jerry Jeudy (illness) and rookie Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) questionable to play, pass-catcher Brandon Johnson will inevitably have a bigger role in the passing game on Sunday. The 25-year-old has only 11 catches on the […]

Jaleel McLaughlin May See More Run Against Chargers

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin could be more involved next to Javonte Williams in the team's Week 17 contest against the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos made the move to bench quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham the final two weeks of the season with the team's playoff hopes on […]

Javonte Williams Could See Big Workload In Week 17

Although Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had his second rushing touchdown of the year in the Christmas Eve loss to the New England Patriots, he was pretty poor otherwise with 11 carries for only 24 yards while catching three passes for minus-five yards. He's scored in two of his last three games but has […]

Jarrett Stidham A Desperation QB2 In First Start Of The Year

The Denver Broncos made headlines earlier this week when they announced they'd be benching quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of Jarrett Stidham for the final two regular season games due to financial reasons heading into the offseason. Stidham has a very favorable matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, but fantasy managers would have to be […]

Packers Defense To Be Without Eric Stokes

The Green Bay Packers defense will now be without cornerback Eric Stokes (hamstring) for their Week 17 contest on Sunday night against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Stokes was added to the injury report with a hamstring injury and was immediately ruled out, so he could also be looking at another absence in the regular season […]

Chiefs Plan To Activate Mecole Hardman Jr. From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to activate wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (thumb) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to sources. Hardman will bring some much-needed receiver help for the Chiefs, especially with Kadarius Toney (hip) set to miss his second straight game. Hardman has been out since late November with a thumb sprain that […]

Lions Sign Michael Badgley To Active Roster

The Detroit Lions signed kicker Michael Badgley from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster on Friday. In corresponding moves, the team waived fullback Jason Cabinda, signed offensive lineman Michael Schofield to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Chris Smith from the practice squad. It solidifies Badgley's role as the Lions' primary field-goal […]

Jordan Mason, Danny Gray Questionable For Week 17

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (illness) and wide receiver Danny Gray (shoulder) are listed as questionable to play on Sunday against the Washington Commanders. Mason should be able to suit up in Week 17, but with Elijah Mitchell (knee) putting an end to a three-game absence and returning this weekend, Mason's role will […]