Avonte Maddox Feared To Have Torn Pec Muscle

There is worry that Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle in the win over the visiting Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night, according to sources. Maddox went for an MRI exam on Friday morning, and if the tests confirm the suspicion, Maddox could be forced to miss the entire 2023 season. If […]

Evan Hull Expected To Return This Season

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said the team expects rookie running back Evan Hull (knee) to be back at some point this season. Hull suffered a knee injury in his NFL debut in the Week 1 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and was put on Injured Reserve this week, meaning he'll have to miss […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Will Be Available In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) will be available to play in Week 2 against the visiting Green Bay Packers after he returned to a full practice this week in all three practices. Patterson is going to fill a joker role in 2023 as a versatile running back and pass-catcher, but that role […]

Curtis Samuel Will Play Against Broncos

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hip) was limited in Friday's practice but was taken off the final injury report and will play on Sunday in Denver against the Broncos. Samuel was limited during the practice week, but his injury is minor and he will be out there in three-wide sets for Washington alongside Terry […]

DJ Chark Jr. Limited Again Friday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant for the second straight day on Friday. Chark was inactive for the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and his status remains up in the air for a Week 2 meeting with the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night […]

Carlton Davis Unlikely To Play In Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that cornerback Carlton Davis (toe) "probably" won't play on Sunday in the Week 2 contest against the Chicago Bears after missing practice again on Friday with a toe injury. Davis injured his toe in the Week 1 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and hasn't practiced at all […]

Jeff McNeil Goes Yard In Win Over D-Backs

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 11-1 blowout victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night. McNeil got the start at the keystone with infield prospect Ronny Mauricio out sick and delivered with his ninth home run of […]

Heston Kjerstad Strikes Out In First Big-League At-Bat

Baltimore Orioles first base prospect Heston Kjerstad didn't make his first major-league start in the 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, but he did get his first big-league at-bat as a pinch-hitter and struck out. One of the team's top overall prospects in the system was thrown into the fire in the […]

Luke Raley Comes Up Clutch For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley finished Thursday's game 2-for-3 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in the team's 4-3 victory over the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, with his home run in the seventh inning being the difference-maker. It was nice to see from Raley, who hadn't cleared the fences in 15 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep In Losing Effort

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished Thursday's 9-2 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers by going 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and two strikeouts. Guerrero hit his 22nd home run of the year in the first inning, but the Rangers were able to complete the sweep of […]

Chris Paddack Goes Four Innings In Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack (elbow) went four innings in a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Wichita earlier this week, allowing two earned runs on four hits while walking none and striking out six. It was Paddack's second rehab appearance since coming back from Tommy John surgery, and the six strikeouts and no walks have […]

Bailey Ober Recalled To Start On Friday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul to make the start on Friday against the Chicago White Sox in an excellent matchup. Ober was initially sent to the minors so that the Twins could manage his workload, and the 28-year-old ended up making just one appearance for St. Paul. He's […]

Sean Manaea To Make Another Start Sunday

San Francisco Giants left-hander Sean Manaea is scheduled to make another start for the team this Sunday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Manaea made his first start since May this past Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits while walking two and striking out five in […]

Adolis Garcia Could Rejoin The Team Next Weekend

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) is a possibility to come off the injured list and rejoin the team next weekend in a series against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Garcia has begun a running program and could be back in the starting lineup as early as next Friday to face […]

Brandin Cooks To Be Game-Time Decision

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) will be a game-time decision on Sunday in a Week 2 contest against the visiting New York Jets. Jones added that Cooks doesn't need practice repetitions to be ready to play this weekend after being diagnosed with a sprained […]

Javonte Williams - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

It was a nice showing for Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams in the Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders after most expected him to have a modest role as the Broncos looked to ease him back from a torn ACL and LCL in Week 4 of last season. The 23-year-old had 13 […]

Russell Wilson - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn't have any turnovers, tossed two touchdown passes, and completed 79.4% of his 34 attempts in the team's 17-16 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but overall he was lackluster with 177 passing yards in his first game with new head coach Sean Payton at the helm. Given […]

Greg Zuerlein Is 50/50 To Play Sunday

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) isn't practicing on Friday due to a groin injury, and head coach Robert Saleh said it is "50/50" that Zuerlein plays in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. The Jets will work out kickers on Friday in the event that Zuerlein isn't able to suit up […]

Brandon Scherff Will Play Against Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson told local reporters that right guard Brandon Scherff (ankle) and center Luke Fortner (ankle) will play in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. It's great news for the Jaguars' interior offensive line against Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones, who will be making his 2023 debut […]

Christian Kirk Primed For Bigger Game In Week 2?

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said wide receiver Christian Kirk's poor performance in the Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts -- one catch for nine yards -- was a byproduct of the Colts' zone defense. "Christian thrives against man defense... he'll get his chances [this weekend vs. #Chiefs]," Pederson said. In two games […]

Zack Moss Expected To Be Lead Back If Healthy

The Indianapolis Star's Nate Atkins writes that there is no question Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) will be the lead back in Week 2 against the Houston Texans if he's healthy. Moss was able to return to practice this week in full on both Wednesday and Thursday, so he appears to be ready […]

Jakobi Meyers Doubtful For Week 2

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol on Friday and is doubtful to play in Week 2 in Buffalo against the Bills after not practicing all week. Meyers took a hit to the head late in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos and has been […]

Kyler Gordon Placed On Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon (hand) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and promoted cornerback Greg Stroman Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster in a corresponding move. Gordon injured his hand in the Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers and was ruled out in the second half. The 23-year-old […]

Chase Young Practices In Full Thursday

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday. It's a notable development for the former second overall pick that has been set back by injuries since winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, as he had been limited in practices since suffering a stinger in the […]

Joey Bosa Misses Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Even if Bosa is able to return to practice on Friday, he's trending towards having to miss the Week 2 contest on the road against the Tennessee Titans. That would be great news for quarterback Ryan Tannehill […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Successful Surgery

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said that "surgery went great yesterday" to fix a torn left Achilles that he suffered in the Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury on the first offensive series of his Jets tenure and will now miss the entire 2023 […]

Oli Udoh Carted Off With Knee Injury

Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Oli Udoh (knee) was carted off with a knee injury in the Week 2 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday Night Football. Left tackle Christian Darrisaw was active for the Vikings in this game, but Udoh got the start over him on quarterback Kirk Cousins' blind side as the team […]

Avonte Maddox Suffers Shoulder Injury In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 2 victory over the Minnesota Vikings and did not return. Before injuring his left shoulder in the first half, Maddox had two tackles (one solo). The good news is that the 27-year-old will have extra time before their Week 3 game against […]

Quez Watkins Injured Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Thursday night game against the Minnesota Vikings and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Watkins was hurt in the first half and was seen jogging on the sidelines, but the Eagles opted to hold him out for the remainder […]

John Metchie III Limited Again Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) was limited at practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Metchie has had a tough go of it since being drafted last year. He missed all of his rookie campaign in 2022 after being diagnosed with leukemia and recovering from a torn ACL. He dealt with […]