David Njoku Listed Without An Injury Designation Heading Into Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (rest/knee/illness) missed practice on Wednesday but got in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. The star tight end is listed without an injury designation heading into a Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Browns already have the No. 5 seed in the AFC locked up and are […]

Harrison Bryant Could See Increased Role In Week 18

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant could be in for a larger role in his team's Week 18 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Starter David Njoku (rest/knee/illness) missed practice on Wednesday but got in limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. The star tight end is listed without an injury designation heading into Week 18 but […]

Jeff Driskel A Low-End QB2 In Week 18

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jeff Driskel was just signed to the active roster on Dec. 29 but will be starting against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Week 18 regular-season finale. Driskel will get the call with Cleveland already locked into the No. 5 seed in the AFC and opting to rest several starters including Joe Flacco. […]

Panthers Defense Not A Strong Option In Week 18

The Carolina Panthers defense struggled in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week, allowing 26 points while failing to force any turnovers. They will now head back home to face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs are plenty motivated to win on Sunday as they can win the NFC […]

Tommy Tremble A Low-End TE2 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble caught one of three targets for six yards in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to bounce back in the regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have struggled to cover tight ends this season as they are allowing […]

D.J. Chark Jr. A Flex Option In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (foot) was targeted six times in Week 17 but he managed to catch just one ball for 18 yards. Chark was limited in practice with a foot injury on Wednesday but was able to practice fully on Thursday and Friday and is listed without an injury designation heading […]

Adam Thielen A High-End WR3 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught six passes for just 38 yards in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to finish off the season on a high note in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been a plus matchup for wide […]

Miles Sanders A Low-End Flex In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders gained just 10 yards on two carries in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. He will finish off a disappointing first season with the Panthers in a home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Bucs have been excellent against the run this […]

Chuba Hubbard An RB2 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard ran for 45 yards on 11 carries in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He will look to finish off the season on a high note in a home matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. The Buccaneers have been tough on running backs this […]

Bryce Young A QB3 In Week 18

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (back) is listed without an injury designation after injuring his back during a Week 17 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Young practiced fully throughout the week and should be fine to start in the regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers have been a favorable matchup for quarterbacks […]

Jalen Nailor Misses Practice With Concussion On Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday as his team began preparing to face off against the Detroit Lions in Week 18. The wideout has missed the past three games with a concussion and is apparently still in the league's concussion protocol as the Vikings prepare for their regular-season finale. […]

Michael Mayer Does Not Practice Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (toe) missed practice on Wednesday as his team gears up to face off against the Denver Broncos in Week 18. Mayer has missed the past two games with his toe injury and could be in line to sit out of the regular-season finale with a missed practice to […]

Tyler Higbee Misses Wednesday Practice With Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday as his team began preparing to take on the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. Higbee has already been ruled out of action for this Sunday as the Rams already have a playoff spot locked up and have nothing to play for […]

Zay Jones Limited On Wednesday

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee/hamstring) was limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Jones is dealing with a pair of injuries, one to his knee and another to his hamstring, as he looks to return from a two-game absence. The Jaguars could use his […]

Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr. Limited In Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos wide receivers Courtland Sutton (concussion) and Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) were both able to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday ahead of their team's Week 18 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sutton and Mims both missed Denver's Week 17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers but appear to be on the […]

Rico Dowdle Limited By Ankle Injury On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 18 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Dowdle has been nursing an ankle injury for weeks, an issue which forced him to miss Week 17's win over the Detroit Lions. Dowdle's ability to get on the practice […]

Ihmir Smith-Marsette Misses Wednesday With Illness

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (illness) did not participate in practice on Wednesday as his team began preparing to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. Smith-Marsette is dealing with an illness but will still have two more days of practice to get back on the field ahead of Sunday's game. If […]

Eddy Pineiro Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro did not attempt a kick in his team's 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17 as he felt tightness in his hamstring during pre-game warmups and did not play. The veteran kicker is still dealing with tightness in his hamstring as he did not participate in practice on […]

Zack Moss Gets In Full Practice On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (forearm) practiced fully on Wednesday as his team prepares to take on the Houston Texans on Saturday. Moss has missed the past two games with a forearm injury but he appears to be on track to return to action this weekend. That being said, Jonathan Taylor has resumed his […]

Robert Woods Misses Wednesday Practice With Hip Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Robert Woods (hip) missed his team's practice on Wednesday as he is dealing with a hip injury. Woods has now missed two straight practices to open the week as Houston prepares to face off against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Woods will have one more day to get onto the practice […]

Noah Brown Misses Practice Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown (back) did not practice on Wednesday, making it two straight DNPs for the veteran. Brown is tending to a back injury that knocked him out of his team's Week 17 win over the Tennessee Titans. His status for Houston's Saturday matchup against the Indianapolis Colts is in jeopardy as […]

Deebo Samuel Expects Himself, Other 49ers Starters To Play In Week 18

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel told Kay Adams on the "Up & Adams" show on Tuesday that he expects himself and the other starters on his team to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The 49ers have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC but Samuel seems convinced […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Misses Practice Tuesday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) missed his team's estimated practice on Tuesday as they gear up to face off against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Fitzpatrick has missed Pittsburgh's past two games with a knee issue, an injury which is apparently still giving him trouble. The Steelers have an outside shot at sneaking into […]

Kyle Hamilton Limited On Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in practice on Tuesday as his team began preparing for their Saturday matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hamilton missed his team's Week 17 win over the Miami Dolphins with a knee issue but appears to be trending in a positive direction as the […]

Adam Thielen Hauls In Six Passes In Week 17

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen caught all six of his targets for 38 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Thielen led the Panthers in all receiving categories but averaged just 6.3 yards per catch in a game where Bryce Young only threw for 112 yards. Thielen will finish […]

Chuba Hubbard Picks Up 71 All-Purpose Yards In Week 17

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball 11 times for 45 yards and caught four of his five targets for 26 yards in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Hubbard was held out of the end zone in the loss but he dominated the backfield work, seeing 15 touches […]

Bryce Young Struggles In Week 17 Loss

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 19 of his 32 passes for 112 yards and an interception while adding a two-yard rush in a 26-0 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. He spent a short time in the medical tent tending to a back issue following a first-quarter sack but was cleared to […]

Panthers Defense A Sneaky Option In Week 17

The Carolina Panthers defense struggled in a loss to the Green Bay Packers last week as they allowed 33 points while picking up just one sack and failing to force any turnovers. They will look to bounce back in a road matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17. Normally the Panthers would not be […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 17

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro made his lone field goal and hit one of his three extra points in a loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. Pineiro has now made 25 of his 29 field goals and 17 of 20 extra points for the Panthers in 2023. In Week 17 he will […]

Tommy Tremble A TE3 In Week 17

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble finished third on his team with four catches and 59 receiving yards in a loss to the Green Bay Packers last week. Tremble popped up on the injury report this week with a back issue but he was able to practice fully all week and is listed without an […]