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 […]

Justin Fields Still Not Practicing

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) received another DNP at Thursday's practice. Fields has missed two practices this week and was already considered doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders after dislocating his right thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers should move the 24-year-old to […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Practicing Again Thursday

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) was among those practicing on Thursday for the Lions for the second straight day. Gibbs has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, but he's trending in the right direction to be active this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. It's good news for the Lions, who […]

Bruce Zimmermann Undergoes Core-Muscle Surgery

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann underwent successful core-muscle surgery on Thursday at Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to the team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Alex Poor. Zimmermann is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 28-year-old southpaw only made seven relief appearances for the O's in 2023, posting a 4.73 […]

No Timetable For Codi Heuer's Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Codi Heuer (elbow) has completed his initial healing and range-of-motion rehab, but there remains no timetable on his return. He's scheduled to begin a throwing program in the middle of November after having surgery to fix a fractured right elbow in late June. The 27-year-old has time on his side this offseason […]

Gabriel Moreno Hitting Third In Game 3 Of NLCS

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is behind the plate and batting third in the order in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Moreno will move up from the No. 5 spot in Arizona's batting order for this one after going 5-for-23 (.217) with […]

Alek Thomas Out Of Game 3 Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas will take a seat for Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday with the Philadelphia Phillies throwing left-hander Ranger Suarez. Corbin Carroll will start in center field and bat second, while Emmanuel Rivera will play third base and bat in the eight-hole. Evan Longoria is the designated […]

Andrew Heaney Starting Game 4 Of ALCS

Texas Rangers left-hander Andrew Heaney is starting Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the division-rival Houston Astros. In just his second career postseason appearance in Game 1 of the ALDS in Baltimore against the Orioles, Heaney picked up a no-decision by allowing just an earned run on two hits while […]

Jose Urquidy To Start Game 4 Against Rangers

Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday in Texas against the Rangers as the Astros look to even up the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. Urquidy allowed two earned runs on three hits (two home runs) while walking one and striking out six to […]

Tommy Pham To Return To Outfield Duties In Game 3

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Tommy Pham (toe), who has been dealing with turf toe, will start in the outfield for the first time this postseason in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Pham has been serving as Arizona's designated […]