Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua Stepping Into Larger Roles

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua become the team's Nos. 2 and three wideouts. Depth receiver Ben Skowronek would likely have played more on special teams this year than in the offense, but if Kupp misses more time, […]

Tyler Smith Optimistic He'll Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith (hamstring) is optimistic that he can play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the New York Giants. "He says he feels really good. He's very optimistic," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Smith won't practice on Thursday and will rehab off to the side with […]

Jarred Kelenic Looks Ready To Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday night while also playing a full game in right field for the second straight day. The 24-year-old has gone 4-for-9 in the last […]

Broncos Defense A Top-10 Unit Against Raiders

The Denver Broncos defense under new coordinator Vance Joseph has a chance to be pretty strong in 2023, led by former first-round cornerback Patrick Surtain II. The Broncos figure to stick him on Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro receiver Davante Adams in Week 1 to kick off the 2023 regular season. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shouldn't really […]

Wil Lutz A Streaming Option In First Game For Denver

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz reunited with head coach Sean Payton last week when the team acquired him from the New Orleans Saints. Lutz missed all of 2021 due to a core-muscle injury and had the worst season of his career in 2022, making a career-low 74.2 percent of his 31 field-goal attempts in the […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Could Have Big Role In Season Opener

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) up in the air to play in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie second-rounder Marvin Mims Jr. could begin his NFL career in a big role next to Courtland Sutton. The 21-year-old had 54 catches for 1,083 yards and 20.1 yards per catch in his […]

Courtland Sutton Has An Opportunity To Shine In Week 1

Much of Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton's Week 1 fantasy value against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders will depend on whether or not Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) is able to suit up. If Jeudy is out or limited in any way, Sutton figures to be quarterback Russell Wilson's go-to target, not just on 50-50 jump […]

Samaje Perine A Worthwhile RB3/Flex Play

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back Javonte Williams (knee) is "going to play a big role" in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, so where does that leave Samaje Perine? Williams has had an impressive recovery after tearing his ACL and LCL in Week 4 in 2022, but all signs […]

Russell Wilson Hoping For Fast Start In Year 2

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is hoping to get off to a fast start in the 2023 regular season opener in Week 1 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders after the worst year of his career in his first season in Denver in 2022. New head coach Sean Payton is expected to help Wilson turns […]

Michael Soroka Being Shut Down For Rest Of The Year

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka (forearm), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-forearm inflammation, will be shut down for the remainder of the year. However, the inflammation in his arm was the only thing that tests showed, which should be taken as a positive for the oft-injured pitcher. The absence […]

Ronnie Stanley Listed As Limited At Practice

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday in the lead-up to Week 1 of the 2023 regular season against the Houston Texans. Stanley's ankle has given him trouble since the second half of the 2020 season -- he's played in just 12 games in the last […]

Terron Armstead Misses Another Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee) missed another practice on Wednesday and hasn't been able to get on the field since the middle of August due to a right-ankle injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel was non-committal on Armstead's status for Week 1 of the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers on […]

Texans Place Tytus Howard On Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans placed starting right tackle Tytus Howard (hand) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, so he will be forced to miss the first four games of the 2023 regular season. Howard is currently in a cast after having hand surgery, and his absence early in the season is definitely notable for the Texans' offense […]

Jeff Okudah Misses Wednesday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jeff Okudah (ankle) did not take part in the team's practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury that he suffered early in training camp. Okudah still has several days left to return to practice, but right now he's in danger of having to miss the first game of the 2023 regular […]

J.C. Jackson Not Listed On Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee), who ended his first year with the Chargers on Injured Reserve after only five games played due to a ruptured patellar tendon, was not listed on the team's injury report on Wednesday heading into Week 1 of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins. It was a very […]

Matt Manning's Season Over After Fracturing His Foot

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning's (foot) 2023 season will come to an end after he suffered a fractured right foot during his start on Wednesday against the New York Yankees when he was hit in the foot by a scorching line drive off the bat of outfielder Giancarlo Stanton in the first inning. The good […]

John Metchie III Sits Out Of First Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (hamstring) was unable to take part in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Metchie just has had terrible luck with injuries early in his NFL career after missing all of his rookie campaign in 2022 due to a torn ACL and leukemia. […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Puts In Limited Practice Wednesday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) was able to put in a limited practice on Wednesday in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season. Robinson is still working his way back from a torn ACL suffered to his right knee in Week 11 of his rookie season last year, but […]

DeVante Parker Puts In A Limited Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on the team's first official injury report of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Parker has been dealing with a knee injury, but it doesn't seem very serious, so as long as he doesn't suffer a setback this week, he […]

Kendre Miller Unable To Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (hamstring) was a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. It's not a good sign for the rookie's availability to begin his first NFL campaign in a Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday. The third-round pick also was battling a knee sprain in the middle of […]

Matt Manning Leaves Game After Being Hit By Comebacker

Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning (ankle, foot) was removed from his start early in the first inning on Wednesday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx after he took a line drive off his right ankle/foot off the bat of outfielder Giancarlo Stanton. Manning made it just one inning in his start before departing, […]

Gary Sanchez Suffers Fractured Wrist

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fractured wrist, according to manager Bob Melvin. Sanchez will now miss the rest of the regular season after joining the Padres on May 21. The 30-year-old former Yankees backstop was a key acquisition in the first half of the season, and his bat […]

Diamondbacks Set To Promote Jordan Lawlar

The Arizona Diamondbacks are planning to promote their top prospect, Jordan Lawlar, from Triple-A Reno before Thursday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs, according to a source. The Diamondbacks are pulling out all the stops as they try to secure a wild-card spot in the National League this year. Lawlar started his first career game […]

Shohei Ohtani Remains Out Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. Ohtani felt something in his right oblique while taking batting practice and has been held out since, but he's managed to avoid going on the injured list for now and is considered day-to-day after […]

Treylon Burks A Full Practice Participant Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) was listed as a full participant in practice on Wednesday. Burks looks ready to rock for the start of the 2023 regular season in a Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints after he injured his LCL in training camp on Aug. 16. The 23-year-old former first-rounder […]

Kadarius Toney, Richie James Will Play Against Lions

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Kadarius Toney (knee) and Richie James (knee) both practiced in full on Wednesday and have been cleared to play in Thursday night's regular season opener against the visiting Detroit Lions. Tight end Travis Kelce (knee) is questionable after hyperextending his knee in practice on Tuesday, so there could be more […]

Christian Watson Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) was held out of practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Fellow wideout Romeo Doubs (hamstring) also didn't practice, which suddenly leaves the Packers receiving corps very thin heading into their Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. […]

Mike Evans Healthy Heading Into Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (groin) wasn't listed with an injury designation on the team's first injury report of the year on Wednesday. Evans didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a precaution due to a groin injury, but it obviously wasn't a very serious injury and he'll be locked and loaded […]

Javonte Williams Set For "Big Role" In Week 1

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) will play a "big role" in the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, according to head coach Sean Payton. There's no question that Williams has had an impressive recovery all offseason after tearing his ACL and LCL in Week 4 of […]

Adam Thielen Listed As Limited On First Injury Report

Carolina Panthers wide receivers Adam Thielen (ankle) and Terrace Marshall Jr. (back) were both listed as limited practice participants on the team's first injury report of the 2023 regular season. DJ Chark Jr. (hamstring) was unable to practice. It's not an ideal situation for the team's receiving corps as rookie first-round quarterback Bryce Young gets […]