Mike Evans Won't Return In Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (illness) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 18 versus the Atlanta Falcons. He did not log a target before exiting. Tampa Bay has already secured the No. 4 seed in the playoffs, so it makes sense that they would exercise extreme caution with their players' […]

Harrison Smith, Za'Darius Smith Won't Suit Up Sunday

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (knee) and pass rusher Za'Darius Smith (personal) are both inactive for Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. The former had been ruled out ahead of time while the latter was questionable. Harrison Smith finishes the regular season with 84 tackles, five interceptions, and one forced fumble through 14 games. Meanwhile, […]

Taysom Hill Will Play In Week 18

New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week. Hill has been a key offensive weapon for the Saints, totaling 247 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns over his last five games. He […]

Brian Burns Inactive For Week 18

Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns (ankle) is inactive for Week 18 against the New Orleans Saints. He had been listed as questionable after missing practice on Friday. Burns has been a game-wrecker this season, registering 63 tackles, 12.5 sacks, and one forced fumble through 17 contests. 2023 will be a contract year for the […]

Cardinals Undecided On Kliff Kingsbury's Future

The Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill "has been gathering information on candidates and figuring out how he would run the process" if he were to shake up the coaching staff this offseason, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. While head coach Kliff Kingsbury has not been informed about any decision regarding his job status for 2023, […]

Broncos Scheduled To Interview Jim Harbaugh

University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to interview for the Denver Broncos' coaching vacancy this week, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Denver is clearly looking to make a big hire; in addition to Harbaugh, reports have linked the team to Sean Payton and Dan Quinn. While Harbaugh recently released […]

J.K. Dobbins Will Not Play In Week 18

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins will be inactive for Week 18 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter. The 24-year-old is a healthy scratch as he looks to avoid injury and prepare for the Ravens' Wild Card game. Dobbins has looked fantastic since returning from his knee injury, rushing for 397 yards […]

Is Kenneth Walker Healthy or Injured? Fantasy Football Injury Update

We’re officially deep into the fantasy football playoffs. As managers set their lineups for Week 18, it is imperative to follow the status of injured players. Being in the know can propel one manager over another in the fight for fantasy glory. This week, the status of Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III has […]

Is Elijah Mitchell Playing In Week 18? Should I Pick Up And Start Mitchell For Fantasy Football?

As fantasy football managers finalize their lineups for Week 18, last-minute injury situations from around the league will shape their decisions and separate the winners from the losers. The status of Elijah Mitchell has been a key talking point over the last few weeks. As soon as he became eligible to return from injured reserve, […]

Trey McBride Looks To Build On Big Outing

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride will look to put together another solid performance against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. Just last week, when taking on the Falcons, McBride totaled seven of 10 targets for 78 yards, all of which are career-highs. The rookie also caught the first touchdown pass of his young […]

Greg Dortch Remains On Fantasy Radar In Week 18

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch will continue to occupy a large role in Week 18 after De'Andre Hopkins (knee) was ruled out. While increased volume should bode well for Dortch's fantasy production, it's worth noting that he will be catching passes from depth quarterback David Blough, playing behind Marquise Brown, and taking on an […]

Marquise Brown Headed For Big Role In Week 18

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown will continue to occupy a large role in Week 18 after De'Andre Hopkins (knee) was ruled out. While increased volume should bode well for Brown's fantasy production, it's worth noting that he will be catching passes from depth quarterback David Blough while taking on an incredibly strong San Francisco […]

Irv Smith Jr. Officially Activated From Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) has been activated from injured reserve. Through seven games earlier this season, Smith caught 22 passes for 168 yards and two touchdowns. However, after Smith landed on IR, Minnesota went out and acquired T.J. Hockenson from the Lions. Thus, Smith will fill a depth role for the […]

DeSean Jackson, Nick Boyle Waived By Ravens

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeSean Jackson (illness) and tight end Nick Boyle were waived on Saturday. Jackson appeared in seven games with the team, catching nine passes for 153 yards. Boyle primarily served as a blocker and was targeted just twice over the last two seasons.

Daniel Jones Won't Start In Week 18

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is not expected to start against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. With the NFC's No. 6 seed secured, New York plans to rest several starters, including Jones. Former third-round pick Davis Webb, who has never thrown a pass in […]

Sean McVay's Future With Rams In Limbo

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is expected to "take some time after Sunday's regular-season finale to determine whether he will return in 2023," sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He has reportedly gone back and forth and needs time to reflect on the big decision after the season ends. As Schefter notes, it […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Conner, Brian Robinson Jr.

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for running backs in Week 18, as of January 7. The injury statuses for various NFL running backs are up in the air for Week 18, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Conner, and Brian Robinson Jr. As the fantasy football playoffs continue in […]

Dolphins Defense Has Potential To Force Turnovers Sunday

The Miami Dolphins defense is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. The Dolphins have the odds stacked against them since they are starting Skylar Thompson, but the Jets aren't […]

Mike Gesicki Has Potential To Produce In Week 18

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) are […]

Jason Sanders Dependent On Improved QB Play

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is gearing up for Week 18 versus the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and Teddy Bridgewater (finger) are both […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Has Some Fantasy Appeal In Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) […]

Raheem Mostert Poised For Big Volume Again In Week 18

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and […]

Tyreek Hill Slips To Low-End WR1 Tier For Week 18

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is gearing up for a big Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. After a strong start, Miami has stumbled and now needs a win (plus help from other AFC teams) to secure a playoff berth. However, a glaring obstacle stands in their way: Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) and […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For NFL RBs: Week 18 Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, James Conner, Elijah Mitchell

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries roundup for running backs as of January 4th, coming out of the 17th week of NFL action. There have been new developments surrounding the injury statuses of various NFL running backs, including Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, James Conner, and Elijah Mitchell. These are some key running back […]

Biggest Week 17 Busts: Fantasy Football Reactions for Trevor Lawrence, Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson, Evan Engram

The 17th week of the 2022 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Jason Sanders Misses Field Goal Sunday

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders went 3-for-3 on extra points but missed a key field goal during Sunday's 23-21 loss to the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old's miss came from 51 yards out and marked the second time he has missed a field goal in the last two weeks. While Sanders' accuracy woes can be […]

Dolphins Defense Remains Unimpressive In Week 17

The Miami Dolphins' defense struggled to slow down the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon. The unit registered three sacks and zero turnovers while allowing the Bill Belichick-led squad to score 17 offensive points. (New England added six points on a Kyle Dugger pick-six.) Along the way, Elandon Roberts, Christian Wilkins, and Zach Sieler each […]

Trent Sherfield Commands Six Targets Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Trent Sherfield turned six targets into two catches for 30 yards against the New England Patriots in Week 17. Sherfield has emerged as Miami's clear No. 3 receiver but hasn't seen quite enough volume to justify rostering him in most fantasy leagues. He has surpassed double-digit fantasy points just twice in […]

Mike Gesicki Finds End Zone In Week 17

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in two of four targets for 18 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. The 27-year-old snapped a seven-game streak in which he had failed to find the end zone. While Gesicki capitalized on a favorable matchup, he still failed to amass double-digit […]

Jaylen Waddle Underperforms Amidst QB Turmoil

Miami Dolphins wide receiver hauled in three of five targets for 52 yards during Sunday's loss to the New England Patriots. He significantly underperformed relative to his projections, likely due to the fact that Miami can't stay healthy at quarterback. With Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) sidelined, Teddy Bridgewater started for Miami. However, Bridgewater (finger) himself exited, […]