Jamaal Williams Has Small Role In Loss To Jaguars

As expected, New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams had a limited role in the 31-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night in his first game back from Injured Reserve. In his first action since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, Williams played just 22 percent of the offensive snaps and had five […]

Kendre Miller Not Involved At All In Thursday Night Loss

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller played just three total offensive snaps and didn't see a single touch in the 31-24 loss to the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football in Week 7. Jamaal Williams (hamstring) returned from Injured Reserve and handled 22 percent of the snaps, carrying the ball five times […]

Giants Offensive Line To Be Short-Handed Again

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that left tackle Andrew Thomas (hamstring), center John Michael Schmitz (shoulder) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 7 against the Washington Commanders. Right tackle Evan Neal (ankle) will be questionable to play. Offensive guard Shane Lemieux recently just tore his biceps […]

Damien Harris Ruled Out For Week 7

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that running back Damien Harris (concussion, neck) has been ruled out for the Week 7 contest against the division-rival New England Patriots on Sunday. It's not a surprise after Harris was taken by ambulance to a local hospital last Sunday night after suffering a concussion and a neck […]

Pat Freiermuth Not Expected To Play After Suffering Setback

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (hamstring) is expected to miss the Week 7 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday and will likely be sidelined longer after aggravating his hamstring injury in practice on Thursday, according to sources. Freiermuth had an MRI exam on Friday morning and his return to action is now […]

Deshaun Watson Looks Ready To Go

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) took all of the first-team repetitions in the open part of practice on Friday and had some good zip on his passes. The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot thinks Watson passed the eye test and looks to be good to go to play in Week 7 against the […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Will Play And Carry The Load In Week 7

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Friday that rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring), who has missed the last two games, will play in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. "Certainly I think he's going to need to take the load of (the work)….I'd like to say we're going to be careful […]

Graham Gano Limited Again Thursday

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day due to a left-knee injury. Gano might be questionable on the final injury report for Week 7 that is released on Friday, but the veteran kicker appears to be on the right side of questionable for now […]

Joe Mantiply To Start For Arizona In Game 4

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Joe Mantiply will make the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in what will be a bullpen game for the D-backs staff. Mantiply will get another shot at the Phillies after allowing three earned runs on three hits while walking two […]

Cristopher Sanchez To Start Game 4 Of NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez has been named the starter for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in Arizona on Friday against the Diamondbacks, according to manager Rob Thomson. It will be Sanchez's first career postseason appearance in a big game as the Phillies look to take a commanding three games to one […]

Greg Dulcich Misses Another Practice

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. Dulcich injured his hamstring in the season opener and missed the next four games after going on Injured Reserve. The Broncos activated him so that he could make his return in last Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but Dulcich […]

Sam LaPorta Limited Again Thursday

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (calf) was limited in practice for the second day this week on Thursday. LaPorta injured his calf late last week in practice and was questionable to play in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 22-year-old ended up suiting up on Sunday and had just […]

Justin Fields Won't Play In Week 7

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) will not play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday after dislocating his right thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Fields was listed as doubtful to play on Monday and hasn't practiced yet, so fantasy managers can officially move him to their […]

Jamaal Williams Making His Return Thursday Night

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) is officially active for Thursday Night Football against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars for the first time since Week 2 after he was activated from Injured Reserve earlier in the day. Williams was forced to miss four games after injuring his hamstring in Week 2. He's back now, […]

Trevor Lawrence Will Start Thursday Night

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) will start on Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints. Lawrence just finished a 20-minute pregame workout, where he showed good lateral movement while making cuts and throwing on the run. The 24-year-old suffered a minor left-knee sprain in the Week 6 win […]

Davante Adams Upgrades To Full Practice

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) was a full-go in practice on Thursday after he was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's session. Adams has missed some practice time with a shoulder injury he picked up in Week 4, but he hasn't missed any games. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, though, Adams […]

Dallas Goedert Limited Again Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (groin) was limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Goedert could draw a questionable tag for the Week 7 tilt versus the Miami Dolphins. However, a return to a full practice on Friday would put him on the right track to play on Sunday Night Football. […]

DeVonta Smith Expects To Play In Week 7

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday, and he said he expects to play in the Week 7 showdown against the Miami Dolphins. "You don't have to worry about me, I'll be out there," Smith said. The 24-year-old was wearing a compression sleeve […]

Elijah Mitchell A Full-Go This Week

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) will be a full-go this week in practices, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Mitchell returned in the Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns after missing the previous two games with a knee injury. Even with Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs) getting hurt on Sunday, Mitchell took […]

Deebo Samuel Doesn't Practice Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) did not practice on Thursday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Samuel was injured early in the Week 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns and wasn't able to return, so his Week 7 status is firmly up in the air on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. […]

Christian McCaffrey Misses Practice, Listed As Day-To-Day

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Thursday that running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique, ribs) had an "encouraging" MRI exam and that he considers CMC to be day-to-day heading into Monday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7 despite not practicing on Thursday. McCaffrey rarely practices on the first day […]

Jamaal Williams Activated From Injured Reserve

The New Orleans Saints activated running back Jamaal Williams (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Thursday and waived running back Jordan Mims in a corresponding move. The Saints also elevated offensive tackle Cameron Erving and linebacker Jaylon Smith from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster and signed offensive guard Tommy Kraemer to the active […]

Jordan Montgomery To Start Game 5 Against Astros

As expected, Texas Rangers left-hander Jordan Montgomery will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Texas on Friday against the division-rival Houston Astros. Montgomery dominated the Astros in Houston in Game 1 of the series on Sunday, going 6 1/3 scoreless innings for the win while walking only one and striking out […]

Justin Verlander Will Start Game 5 Of ALCS

Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will get the nod for the Astros in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Texas on Friday against the Rangers. Verlander took the loss in Game 1 of the series, but the 40-year-old did enough to win, giving up just two earned runs on six hits (one […]

Mauricio Dubon Starting Again In Game 4

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon is getting another start in center field and is batting second in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney. Dubon also got the start in center field in Game 3 on Wednesday over Chas McCormick, but he was hitting […]

Kylen Granson Not Seen At Practice

Indianapolis Colts tight end Kylen Granson (concussion) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Granson remains in the league's concussion protocol and is looking unlikely at this time to suit up in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. The 25-year-old is going to need to return to at least a limited […]

Alec Pierce Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) is back at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Pierce did some work on the side on Wednesday but will work through his shoulder in practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old at least has a shot to be active in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns now […]

Kyler Murray Seen Throwing Thursday

For the second straight day, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) was seen throwing at practice on Thursday. The Cardinals opened Murray's 21-day practice window on Wednesday for him to be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list. He was limited on Wednesday and will likely be tagged the same on Thursday. The Cardinals' […]

Aaron Jones Practicing Again Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) was seen taking part in practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Jones was listed as limited on Wednesday and hasn't put in a full practice since injuring his left hamstring in the season opener, so he'll likely be listed as limited again on Thursday. Still, […]

Travis Homer Upgraded To Full Practice

Chicago Bears running back Travis Homer (hamstring) was upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. Homer was injured in Week 5 and sat out of the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he's trending toward returning this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders. Khalil Herbert (ankle) is on Injured Reserve and […]