Brian Hoyer Inactive, Aidan O'Connell The Backup Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer is a healthy scratch on Monday night against the Detroit Lions, meaning that rookie Aidan O'Connell will serve as Jimmy Garoppolo's backup. It's a shift in the team's QB pecking order, as Hoyer was active as the team's backup or starter for all seven of the previous games […]

Matthew Stafford Day-To-Day With UCL Sprain

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) is dealing with a UCL sprain in his right thumb and is considered day-to-day. An earlier report suggested the Rams could place Stafford on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss at least four games. X-rays came back negative, though, so it […]

Justin Fields Remains "Week-To-Week," Tyson Bagent To Start In Week 9

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) remains "week-to-week" while recovering from a dislocated right thumb that he suffered in Week 6. Head coach Matt Eberflus announced on Monday that rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent will be the team's starter once again in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Fields will miss his third straight game […]

Daniel Carlson Will Kick Against Lions On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (groin), who was listed as questionable for the Monday night game against the Detroit Lions, will kick for the team to close out Week 8, according to a league source. The Raiders promoted kicker James McCourt from the practice squad for Monday's game in case Carlson was unable to […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Expected To Play Monday

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (illness), who was added to the injury report on Sunday with an illness and listed as questionable, is expected to play on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders to close out Week 8 action, according to a source. Fantasy managers that left St. Brown in their lineups […]

Brandon Pfaadt Starting Game 3 Of World Series

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt is starting Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Pfaadt had a 5.72 ERA during the regular season in 19 games (18 starts), but he's peaking in his first postseason and has allowed only two runs in his last three playoff starts. The 25-year-old […]

Vinny Nittoli Agrees With A's

Free-agent right-hander Vinny Nittoli agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Oakland Athletics that includes an invitation to spring training next year, according to sources. Nittoli was recently non-tendered by the New York Mets after he allowed an earned run with no walks and three strikeouts in 3 2/3 relief innings at the major-league level […]

Taylor Walls May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

The Tampa Bay Rays released a statement on Monday regarding infielder Taylor Walls (hip). It reads: "Taylor Walls underwent a surgical procedure on his right hip to relieve discomfort from an impingement and repair a labral tear. He is expected to return to participating in baseball activities in February. His readiness for Opening Day will […]

Jon Gray To Start Game 4 Of World Series

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray will make the start in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. Gray hasn't started a game for the Rangers since Sept. 25 and has allowed five earned runs on 10 hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out seven in four […]

Evan Carter Hitting Cleanup In Game 3 Of World Series

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter is starting in left field and is batting cleanup on Monday for Game 3 of the World Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. The move breaks up the lefty bats of Carter and shortstop Corey Seager at the top of the lineup. Postseason sensation Adolis […]

Seahawks Acquiring Leonard Williams From Giants

The Seattle Seahawks are finalizing a trade to acquire Pro Bowl defensive lineman Leonard Williams from the New York Giants on Monday in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a fifth-round selection in 2025. The out-of-contention Giants will receive a couple draft picks and will gain some more financial flexibility with Williams off their […]

Durham Smythe In Walking Boot

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe (foot) is walking around fine in a boot after getting hurt in the Week 8 win over the New England Patriots, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. The head coach also said Smythe is "as tough as they come," but he also added that he "will battle through that." […]

Baker Mayfield Practicing On Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (knee) is practicing on Monday. The Bucs won't have their first official practice of the week until Wednesday, but it's a good sign that Mayfield is already on the practice field after recently playing through a left-knee contusion. He went 25-for-42 for 237 yards and two touchdowns in last […]

Broncos Not Shopping Anyone

With the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching on Tuesday, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said, "We're not remotely shopping anyone." It was reported last week that the Broncos weren't going to have a fire sale this month, but that they would listen to offers. Apparently they haven't gotten any offers to their liking to […]

DeVante Parker In Concussion Protocol

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. With Kendrick Bourne (knee) now out for the season with a torn ACL, JuJu Smith-Schuster, who had fallen to fifth on the depth chart on […]

Desmond Ridder Not Guaranteed To Play In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said the team will evaluate the quarterback position heading into a Week 9 clash against the Minnesota Vikings. Smith reiterated that health can affect performance, and his top concern is Desmond Ridder's (head) health. "Whoever is going to play this week has got to get the reps," Smith said. […]

MRI Confirms Torn Achilles For Kirk Cousins

As expected, an MRI exam confirmed that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) suffered a torn right Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. Cousins will miss the rest of the year, making him droppable in redraft fantasy leagues. Given the timing of the 35-year-old's devastating injury, he may not be […]

Bills Signing Leonard Fournette

The Buffalo Bills are signing free-agent running back Leonard Fournette to their practice squad on Monday, pending a physical. Fournette will ramp up on the practice squad, but he should eventually join the active roster and see carries alongside James Cook and Latavius Murray with Damien Harris (concussion) on Injured Reserve. Lombardi Lenny had almost […]

X-Rays Negative On Matthew Stafford's Thumb

Updating a previous report, X-rays came back negative on Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's right thumb, but it's still possible that he'll miss some time. Stafford hit his right thumb on the helmet of Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher Micah Parsons in the second quarter on Sunday in the blowout loss and was in obvious […]

Tyrod Taylor Remains In The Hospital

New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs), who suffered a rib injury in the Week 8 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, stayed in a hospital overnight. Head coach Brian Daboll said Taylor was dealing with sore ribs, but he might also have further damage. The fact that he remains in the hospital […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled Out For Week 9

The Pittsburgh Steelers have already ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) for the Week 9 game on Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans due to a hamstring injury that he picked up in the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fitzpatrick was set to undergo an MRI exam on Monday. The 26-year-old Pro Bowl […]

Injured Reserve Not Ruled Out For Matthew Stafford

The Los Angeles Rams are evaluating a range of potential scenarios with quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb) after he injured his right thumb in the Week 8 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. He'll have further testing and an assessment on how he's gripping the football throughout the week. Chilly conditions in […]

Connor McGovern Suffers Dislocated Kneecap

New York Jets center Connor McGovern (knee) suffered a dislocated kneecap in the Week 8 win over the New York Giants, according to sources. The good news is that there's a chance that he won't need surgery. McGovern will get a second opinion and is considered week-to-week as of now. The 30-year-old didn't suffer a […]

Daniel Jones Expected To Practice Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is expected to practice on Wednesday after being cleared for contact on Sunday morning. After missing the last three games, Jones is now set to return for a Week 9 contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders. It's good timing, as backup Tyrod […]

Derrick Henry Still Available Via Trade?

Despite reports last week that the Tennessee Titans weren't going to trade running back Derrick Henry at the Oct. 31 deadline, FOX Sports' Jay Glazer doesn't think it's completely out of the question, saying that one team told him "we still think we're in talks with them." We'll find out one way or another with […]

Kendrick Bourne Suffers Torn ACL

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, according to a source. Bourne will miss the remainder of the season and can be safely dropped in single-year fantasy leagues at this time. The 28-year-old was the most consistent wideout […]

Broncos Defense Limits Chiefs To Three Field Goals

The Denver Broncos defense stepped up in a big way in Week 8 to keep the vaunted Kansas City Chiefs offense out of the end zone on Sunday in a 24-9 upset win over their division rivals to snap a streak of 16 straight losses against KC. Heading into the Monday night game to close […]

Jerry Jeudy Finds The End Zone For First Time In Week 8

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy had done very little for fantasy managers entering the Week 8 divisional clash against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jeudy changed the narrative on Sunday in the surprising 24-9 upset win over KC, catching two of his six targets for a team-high 50 yards and his first touchdown of the […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Sees Only Six Touches In Win Over Chiefs

Denver Broncos rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin took a back seat once again to teammate Javonte Williams in the 24-9 upset win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Week 8. Williams dominated backfield touches with 30 (27 carries, three catches), while McLaughlin only saw six touches -- four carries for 33 yards and […]

Russell Wilson Saves Day With Three More Touchdowns

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson attempted a season-low 19 passes in the surprising 24-9 win over the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The Broncos offense didn't have to air the ball out in this one with their defense holding the Chiefs to just three field goals on the day. Wilson completed 12 of his […]