Samaje Perine Overshadowed By Undrafted Rookie

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine didn't take advantage of an opportunity for a bigger role in the 31-28 comeback win over the Chicago Bears in Week 4 on Sunday when Javonte Williams (hip) left the game for good in the first half. Perine handled six carries, one less than undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin, and […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Leads Backfield After Javonte Williams' Injury

An injury to Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (hip) in the team's 31-28 come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 4 on Sunday allowed undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin to have his biggest day as a professional. McLaughlin led the team with seven carries for 72 yards (10.3 yards per carry) and also caught […]

Russell Wilson Throws Three More Touchdowns

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have his third straight 300-yard game on Sunday, but he did throw three more touchdowns without turning the ball over to lead the team to a big 31-28 come-from-behind win over the Bears on the road in Chicago for their first victory of the season. Wilson finished the contest […]

Javonte Williams Injured In Week 4

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (hip) suffered a hip injury in the Week 4 game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday and is questionable to return. Before leaving, Williams saw two carries for no gain but did haul in all three of his targets through the air for nine yards. Undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin […]

Ryan Neal Being Evaluated For Concussion

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Ryan Neal (head) is being evaluated for a concussion in the Week 4 game against the New Orleans Saints, so he'll be questionable to return on Sunday. The Buccaneers secondary is already thin with defensive back Jamel Dean (neck, shoulder) and cornerback Derrek Pitts (hamstring) being ruled out coming into the […]

Vikings Not Looking To Trade Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson

The Minnesota Vikings entered the Week 4 contest against the Carolina Panthers with an 0-3 record, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports there is zero chance that the Vikings would consider trading All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson this year. As for quarterback Kirk Cousins, he's on pace to throw for over 6,000 yards in 2023. […]

Juwan Johnson Questionable To Return

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (calf) was injured early in the Week 4 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a calf injury and is questionable to return to the contest. Johnson wasn't targeted at all before the injury. If he's unable to return to this game, Jimmy Graham could have a […]

Cam Akers Could See Decent Role In Vikings Debut

Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers is making his debut for the team in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, and the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero says that we could see a lot of him on Sunday. Alexander Mattison is still the starter, but the Vikings are going to ride the hot hand in the […]

Alvin Kamara Bracing For Full Workload

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is bracing for a full workload in his 2023 debut in Week 4 on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources. It will be interesting to see how the Saints deploy Kamara after coming off his three-game suspension, but Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is on Injured Reserve […]

Bears Looking To Trade Chase Claypool

The Chicago Bears are looking to trade wide receiver Chase Claypool and are asking for a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick in return, according to sources. It comes after the Bears made Claypool a healthy scratch for their Week 4 tilt on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. General manager Ryan Poles has been actively calling […]

Ezekiel Elliott Expected To Get Starter's Reps Against Dallas

New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott, who has been impressive through the first three weeks, is expected to get starter's repetitions in Week 4 against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. It's a big homecoming for Elliott as he returns to Dallas, so head coach Bill Belichick is going to try and use that […]

Roschon Johnson Expected To See His Role Gradually Increase

The Chicago Bears are shaking up their offense after an 0-3 start. One of the repercussions is that wide receiver Chase Claypool is a healthy scratch for the Week 4 game against the Denver Broncos. Rookie running back Roschon Johnson has impressed through the first three weeks of his NFL career, and the expectation is […]

Jonathan Mingo Out In Week 4

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo (concussion) has officially been ruled out for the Week 4 game on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. Mingo suffered a concussion in the Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks and was unable to clear the concussion protocol before this Sunday's game. He was only able to get […]

Miles Sanders Active Against Vikings

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin), who was questionable to play in Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, is officially active on Sunday. Sanders was limited on Wednesday and Thursday before not practicing on Friday. Raheem Blackshear is also a healthy scratch for this one, so it doesn't appear that Sanders' groin injury is […]

Derek Carr Officially Active On Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) is officially active for the Week 4 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carr suffered an AC joint sprain in his right throwing shoulder in the Week 3 loss to the Green Bay Packers and was considered week-to-week on Monday, but he apparently made great progress […]

D'Onta Foreman A Healthy Scratch Again

Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman is once again a healthy scratch in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos, as is wide receiver Chase Claypool. This will be the third straight game that Foreman has been inactive, as he has fallen behind rookie Roschon Johnson on the team's running back depth chart. Travis Homer (ankle) […]

Panthers In The Market For Wide Receiver

The Carolina Panthers continue to build for the future and solidify their roster for 2023 and beyond after they traded to acquire the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, which they used to select quarterback Bryce Young. The Panthers have already been active on the trade front this year, according to sources, calling several […]

Tyler Biadasz, Zack Martin Expected To Play

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to have center Tyler Biadasz (hamstring) and offensive guard Zack Martin (ankle) for the Week 4 contest against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to a source. It's a big boost for a Cowboys offensive line that will be without offensive tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) as they look to […]

Dolphins Expected To Use De'Von Achane More

The Miami Dolphins are expected to use rookie running back De'Von Achane more in Week 4 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills, according to a source. Achane has earned an increased workload after his absurd 203-yard rushing performance in the Week 3 win over the Denver Broncos in which he averaged 11.3 yards per carry and […]

Brandon Belt Resting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. George Springer is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff, while Cavan Biggio draws a start in right field and is hitting in the two-hole against Rays right-handed opener Shawn Armstrong. Belt […]

Yandy Diaz Homers In Return From Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz proved he's healthy by going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz had missed the team's previous two games this week as a precaution, but he returned with a bang on Friday. […]

Tyler Stephenson Goes Deep In Blowout Win

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson got in on the action in Friday's 19-2 demolition of the St. Louis Cardinals, going 1-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. The Reds hit three home runs in the fourth inning and six total on the night in an absolute beatdown in St. […]

Yency Almonte Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Yency Almonte (knee) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. The Dodgers will have a first-round bye in the playoffs for the wild-card round, but Almonte probably won't be able to join the Dodgers in the postseason unless they advance to the National League Championship […]

Erasmo Ramirez Designated For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-hander Erasmo Ramirez for assignment on Saturday and recalled right-hander Cooper Criswell from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Ramirez has made 37 appearances (two starts) this year for the Rays and Washington Nationals and hasn't been effective at all with a 6.12 ERA (4.82 FIP), 1.52 WHIP, 13 walks […]

Keibert Ruiz Scores Three Runs In Winning Effort

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was busy on Friday night in the team's 10-6 win over the Braves in Atlanta. Ruiz finished the contest 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI and three runs scored out of the cleanup spot for Washington. Ruiz is now on a modest five-game hitting streak and has gone […]

Luis Garcia Picks Up Two Hits In Win Over Braves

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI in the team's 10-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Garcia was struggling so badly that he was sent to the minors in the second half of the season. Since his return on Sept. 8, he's gone 18-for-60 (.300) […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals Two More Bases Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. didn't even play a full game in Friday's 10-6 loss to the visiting Washington Nationals, but he still managed to steal two bases while going 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. The Braves have already clinched the National League East title, so the Braves chose to give […]

Saquon Barkley Expected To Be Game-Time Decision

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) will practice again on Saturday, and head coach Brian Daboll expects to take the decision on whether Barkley plays on Monday against the Seattle Seahawks up to game time. Barkley suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 2 and did not suit up in the Week 3 loss […]

Derek Carr Likely To Be Game-Time Decision

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (shoulder) wants to play in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it's likely going to come down to a game-time decision on Sunday, according to a source. He's likely 50-50 at this point. NewOrleans.Football's Nick Underhill points out that the Saints are already down an offensive lineman, […]

Bengals Place Charlie Jones On Injured Reserve

The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie wide receiver Charlie Jones (thumb) on Injured Reserve and acquired linebacker Devin Harper off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys in a corresponding move on Saturday. Jones, a rookie from Purdue, suffered a thumb injury in the Monday night win over the Los Angeles Rams, will now have to miss at […]