Blake Grupe Active In Week 13

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) was listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, but he's officially active and will kick against the Lions. The 25-year-old apparently was injured in last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons and was limited in practice all week. Grupe has been […]

Trey McBride Will Play On Sunday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (groin), who was listed as questionable for Week 13, is officially active on Sunday and will play against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. It was reported Saturday that McBride was expected to be available for this contest, and now it's official. Fantasy managers need to leave the 24-year-old locked into […]

Marquise Brown Officially Active In Week 13

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (heel) is officially active for the Week 13 game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, fellow wideout Zach Pascal (personal) has been ruled out. Brown didn't practice all week but took a questionable tag into Sunday morning. The 26-year-old was expected to play, and fantasy managers will be […]

Panthers Expected To Hire Offensive-Minded Head Coach

The expectation across the league is that Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper will look to hire an offensive-minded head coach to replace Frank Reich. The Panthers will likely look for someone who can help rookie quarterback Bryce Young fulfill the potential the Panthers saw in him when they made him the first overall pick in […]

Dak Prescott Expected To Negotiate Extension This Offseason

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is playing himself into another new contract to be worked out this offseason to become one of the league's highest-paid quarterbacks, according to sources. He only has one year left for 2024 in the final year of his current deal. Prescott also has a no-trade clause, a no-tag clause and […]

Pirates Sign Ali Sanchez To One-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent catcher Ali Sanchez to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Friday. The team also claimed right-hander Roddery Munoz off waivers from the Washington Nationals. Sanchez made his big-league debut in 2020 with the New York Mets but hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021 with the St. Louis Cardinals. The […]

Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft On Track For Spring Training

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said that starting pitchers Nick Lodolo (leg) and Graham Ashcraft (toe) are on track to be ready for spring training next year. Lodolo did not require surgery for an injured left tibia that limited him to only seven starts in his second big-league season in 2023. The young left-hander […]

Blue Jays Are Realistic Suitors For Juan Soto

As of Friday, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees were far apart on a deal for outfielder Juan Soto, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of several teams talking to the Padres about Soto, and they would be an ideal fit if they fail to […]

Four Teams In The Mix For Shohei Ohtani

The number of suitors for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has winnowed, according to sources. The Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets have turned their attention to other players. Among those confirmed by sources to still be in the bidding include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and Los […]

Broncos Defense Faces A Challenge In Week 13

During their current five-game winning streak, the Denver Broncos defense/special teams has been a top-five fantasy unit, picking up nine sacks, 10 fumble recoveries, five interceptions and even a safety for good measure. They had the pleasure of facing a rookie quarterback in the Week 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns. They'll get another rookie […]

Wil Lutz Cleared To Kick Against Texans

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (hip) put in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 13 injury report. He will be active on Sunday against the Houston Texans and will be on the streaming radar for fantasy managers scrambling at the position with six teams on bye this week. Lutz has […]

Adam Trautman Still Off The Fantasy Radar

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman caught his second touchdown pass of the year in the Week 12 victory over the Cleveland Browns, but the eight-yard, highlight-reel grab was his only target of the game. He'll have a nice matchup in Week 13 against a Houston Texans defense that has been a top-10 matchup for […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Good To Go For Week 13

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) was on this week's injury report but was removed after putting in a full practice on Friday. Mims will be active in Week 13 against the Houston Texans, but he shouldn't be in starting fantasy lineups. The 21-year-old has dabbled on offense in his first NFL […]

Jerry Jeudy A Low-Upside WR4/Flex Against Houston

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (groin) was on this week's injury report with a groin injury but practiced in full on Friday and will play on Sunday. He will be hoping to finally make some noise in Week 13 on the road against the Houston Texans. He's coming off his worst performance of the […]

Courtland Sutton Attempting To Start A New Touchdown Streak

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton snapped a five-game touchdown streak in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns, catching three of his six targets for 61 yards. Sutton, who is tied for third among wideouts this year with eight touchdowns in 11 games, will be looking to start a new touchdown streak against the […]

Samaje Perine Back In The Mix In Denver's Backfield?

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine began the year as Denver's "lead back" with Javonte Williams being eased in due to a knee injury he suffered the year prior. Perine then lost the No. 2 role to rookie Jaleel McLaughlin midway through the year. However, in the last two games, Perine has re-emerged, catching seven […]

Javonte Williams Looking For Bounce-Back Game In Week 13

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams had a season-high 19.0 half-PPR fantasy points in the Week 10 win over the Buffalo Bills but then had back-to-back lackluster outings the last two games against the Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns. He has double-digit half-PPR performances only three times this year, but all three of them have […]

Russell Wilson A Low-End QB1 Against Texans

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson enters Week 13 as a low-end QB1 streaming option against a Houston Texans defense that has allowed 252.5 passing yards per game, the sixth-most in football through 12 weeks. The Texans have been a top-10 matchup for opposing QBs in terms of fantasy points per game as well in 2023, […]

Chris Brooks Not Returning From Injured Reserve

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Chris Brooks (ankle) will not come off Injured Reserve on Saturday and has been ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The Dolphins opened the 21-day window for Brooks to be activated from Injured Reserve earlier this week, but he's not quite ready just […]

Panthers Activate Jaycee Horn From Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers activated cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to sources. Horn has been out since Week 1 due to a severe hamstring injury. It's unclear if the former top-10 pick will be available to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 13 on Sunday, but he will at […]

Tee Higgins Returning In Week 13

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) will play on Monday Night Football in Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Higgins missed the last three games due to a hamstring injury he suffered in practice, but he returned to a full practice on Friday and is now good to go to face the Jags on […]

Texans To Call Up Matt Ammendola Saturday

The Houston Texans will elevate kicker Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Saturday before their Week 13 contest against the Denver Broncos. The Texans waived Ammendola earlier this week before re-signing him. This will be the 26-year-old's final game as the starter for Houston, as Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) will […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Expected To Return In Week 14

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve and return to kick in Week 14 against the New York Jets. Fairbairn is required to miss just one more game while on Injured Reserve due to a strained quadriceps. Matt Ammendola hasn't been very effective in the three games that […]

Greg Dulcich Could Still Return This Year

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring), who went on Injured Reserve on Oct. 21, has started to work off to the side during practices. There is still a ways to go for him, but with six games left in the regular season, he could be a helpful late-season addition for the Broncos if all […]

Eagles Expected To Have Interest In Zach Ertz

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to have interest in free-agent tight end Zach Ertz. The Arizona Cardinals cut him after he requested his release this week, and he officially cleared waivers on Friday, so he can now sign with any team on the open market. The 33-year-old veteran hasn't played since Week 7 due to […]

Tank Dell Says He's Playing Against Broncos

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell (calf) said he's going to play against the Denver Broncos in Week 13 on Sunday. "I'm good now," Dell said. The rookie sensation picked up a questionable tag this week after putting in two limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Texans have been confident that the 24-year-old will […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Will Be Able To Play Monday Night

The Jacksonville Jaguars are optimistic that running back Travis Etienne Jr. (ribs) will be able to play on Monday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a source. The Bengals are preparing for and expecting Etienne to play as well. The 24-year-old could pick up a questionable tag for the game if he's limited for […]

Keenan Allen Downplays His Injury

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (quadriceps), who is listed as questionable to play in Week 13 against the New England Patriots, sounds like he expects to play on Sunday. "This is light, honestly. Thigh contusion is like a solid nick. That's considered not bad," Allen said. When asked how it's been playing with […]

Kayshon Boutte Ruled Out For Week 13

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (illness, shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 13 contest on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. In addition to Boutte, fellow rookie receiver Demario Douglas (concussion), who had become the team's top target with Kendrick Bourne (knee) done for the year, will also be unavailable […]

Marquise Goodwin Ruled Out For Week 13

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (concussion) was unable to practice all week and was officially ruled out for the Week 13 game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. It's been a lost first year in Cleveland, as he's now set to miss his fourth straight game due to a concussion. The 33-year-old has […]