Diontae Johnson Placed On COVID-19 List

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Even with the NFL's updated policies, it will be hard for Johnson to get cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens, but it is possible if Johnson is vaccinated and has two negative tests before the game. If Johnson does... Read More

Sony Michel Faces Tough Test on Sunday

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel faces a tough test on Sunday in a crucial showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. On one hand, this is one of the only games in Week 18 where both teams have something to play for; the 49ers and trying to clinch a playoff spot, while the Rams... Read More

Kyle Pitts Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday after having to leave Sunday's game against the Bills early. Pitts was clearly hampered by the injury on Sunday, trying to come back into the game in the 2nd half and running with a noticeable limp. The Falcons want to get their star back... Read More

Devin Singletary Is The Bills' Clear Top Back In Week 18

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary has emerged as the team's clear lead back over the last month of the season, playing a minimum of 70% of snaps in four straight games. Additionally, no other running back has seen more than 11% of the team's carries over that span, so the Bills rushing attack is... Read More

Darren Waller Returns To Practice On Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday. It's a big step in the right direction for the star, and the team has said that Thursday will be a big day for him. If Waller responds well to Wednesday's work, then they can begin to ramp up... Read More

Mike Evans Has No Setbacks With Hamstring

Tampa Bay Bucs wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday, and head coach Bruce Arians said the star receiver was fine and had no setbacks after playing against the Jets last week. With Antonio Brown seemingly on his way out the door and Chris Godwin out for the year,... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Doesn't Feel Good After Throwing

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) said he "didn't feel so hot" after throwing for the first time since injuring his thumb on Dec. 23. Since Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams is a must-win game for the 49ers as they try to clinch a playoff spot, it would seem likely that the... Read More

Miles Sanders Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hand) was not at practice on Wednesday and would seem highly unlikely to play on Sunday with the Eagles having already clinched a playoff spot. Without Sanders last week, Boston Scott led to backfield by playing 52.5% of the snaps and taking 41.2% of the carries to Jordan Howard's... Read More

Jerry Jeudy Activated From COVID-19 List

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was activated from the COVID-IR on Wednesday, as was teammate Tim Patrick, making them eligible to play in Saturday's game against the Chiefs. With Teddy Bridgewater landing on the IR, Jeudy and Patrick will be catching passes from Drew Lock for another game, which hasn't led to much success... Read More

Teddy Bridgewater Placed On IR To Officially End Season

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, officially ending his season and potentially his time with the Denver Broncos after just one season. Drew Lock will continue to start in place of Bridgewater when the Broncos take on the Chiefs on Saturday to close out their season. The Broncos... Read More

Antonio Gibson Activated From COVID-19 List

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson was activated from the COVID-IR on Wednesday, making him eligible to play on Sunday. However, Gibson has been dealing with a fractured shin for much of the season, and with Washington eliminated from playoff contention, it's possible the team rests Gibson and lets rookie Jaret Patterson carry the... Read More

Kirk Cousins Will Start On Sunday Against The Bears

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was activated off of the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and is set to start on Sunday against the Bears. Head coach Mike Zimmer said that all starters will play their usual allotment of snaps, which means that Cousins, Dalvin Cook, Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn are all in play for fantasy... Read More

Jamison Crowder Back At Practice On Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf) is back at practice on Wednesday, and while the veteran hasn't been fantasy relevant for much of the season, his return to the slot could dampen the production of Braxton Berrios, who has begun to break out of late. While Berrios will certainly still be a part... Read More

James Conner Back At Practice On Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (ankle) was back at practice on Wednesday after missing the last two weeks with an ankle injury. Considering this is an early practice, it's a good sign for Conner's availability that he was able to be back and working out; however, it is not a guarantee that he plays.... Read More

Ronald Jones II Not Present At Practice On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (ankle) wasn't present at the open portion of practice Wednesday after leaving Sunday's game early with an injury. Wednesday practices are usually light for Tampa, so we don't want to jump to conclusions yet, but this is a situation to monitor, especially since backup Ke'Shawn Vaughn (ribs)... Read More

Is Elijah Mitchell Playing This Week? Should I Start Elijah Mitchell In Week 17?

The fantasy football championships are upon us, so congrats to everyone who made it. This has been a wild season of injuries and COVID-19 situations to deal with, and this week is no different. You will want to make sure to stay on top of the latest fantasy football injury news and set those winning... Read More

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Sometimes cliched expressions become cliches for a reason. We've all heard people say, "Do as I say, not do as I do." Well, it certainly applies to us this week. For two seasons I've been saying that we don't want to elevate mediocre or bad defenses just because of good matchups. We've talked about it... Read More

Should I Start D'Andre Swift In Week 17? Is D'Andre Swift Playing This Week?

It's Week 17, the fantasy football championships for most leagues. With so many injuries and COVID-19 situations to deal with, it's critical to stay on top of the latest fantasy football injury news and be in a position to start the right players. Let's check in on the injuries for the Detroit Lions running backs... Read More

Is Brandin Cooks Playing This Week? Should I Start Brandin Cooks In Week 17?

Week 17 has arrived, and with that comes all sorts of injuries to deal with on top of plenty of COVID chaos, all of which has made setting fantasy football lineups really tricky. This is the fantasy championship week for most fantasy football leagues, so it's crunch time, and making the correct start/sit decisions can... Read More

Is Mike Williams Playing This Week? Should I Start Mike Williams In Week 17 If He Plays?

Week 17 has arrived, and with that comes all sorts of injuries to deal with on top of plenty of COVID chaos, all of which has made setting fantasy football lineups really tricky. This is the fantasy championship week for most fantasy football leagues, so it's crunch time, and making the correct start/sit decisions can... Read More

Kadarius Toney Doesn't Practice On Thursday

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (shoulder) missed practice again on Thursday, making it seem highly unlikely that the rookie will play on Sunday. With Darius Slayton placed on the COVID-IR this morning and Sterling Shepard (achilles) out for the season, the Giants will have Kenny Golladay, Evan Engram, and John Ross as the... Read More

Josh Jacobs Set To Face Fully Healthy Colts Defense

On Thursday, the Indianapolis Colts activated star linebacker Darius Leonard off of the COVID-IR. On Wednesday, they activated cornerback Rock-Ya Sin and multiple other starters, which ensures the Colts will be healthy on the defensive side of the ball for Sunday's game. While we're not yet sure what the cardio level is for these players,... Read More

Tyler Huntley Activated From COVID-19 List

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was activated off the COVID-IR on Thursday and will be eligible to play on Sunday. This is good news for the Ravens since Lamar Jackson was reportedly severely limited in practice on Wednesday, moving with a noticeable limp. The Ravens may still choose to play their star, even if he... Read More

James Conner Back At Practice On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (ankle) was back at practice on Thursday after missing last week's game. Conner can be seen in videos doing light jogging, so this is not a guarantee that he plays or is close to 100%, but it is a step in the right direction. Conner would be an RB2... Read More

Darren Waller Placed On COVID-19 List

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) was working his way back from an IT band issue and was hoping to play this week, but being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday all but rules out a potential return this weekend. That will make Foster Moreau a TE2 again and keep receiver... Read More

Sam Darnold Will Start For Panthers On Sunday

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule announced that quarterback Sam Darnold would start on Sunday over Cam Newton. Darnold started the year on a hot streak, but he really faceplanted before injuring his scapula and going on Injured Reserve. However, Carolina's offense has looked no better with Newton and P.J. Walker. You certainly don't want... Read More

Jimmy Garoppolo Has A Chance To Play

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) feels better than he did a few days ago and seems to have a shot to play on Sunday. It should be noted that "having a shot to play" is not a ringing endorsement, but it appears that the veteran will try to be ready on Sunday, which... Read More

Brandin Cooks Expected Back From COVID-19 List

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is expected back from the COVID-IR in time for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Even though Houston pulled off a massive upset last week without him, Cooks' return is a big boost to his offense. The 49ers just got torched by A.J. Brown last week, which makes... Read More

Dalvin Cook Activated Off COVID-19 List

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was activated off of the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and figures to be ready for the team's game against Green Bay. It's a crucial game for Minnesota's playoff hopes, so we should expect Cook to return to a feature role and he should obviously be started. However, we've seen... Read More

Lamar Jackson Trending Towards Returning On Sunday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he is "hopeful" quarterback Lamar Jackson (ankle) will return on Sunday. Jackson is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, which is a great first step; however, if Jackson does miss the game, backup Tyler Huntley figures to be activated from the COVID-19 list on Thursday, so... Read More