Christian McCaffrey, Mike Davis Out For Week 17

The Carolina Panthers will not have running backs Christian McCaffrey (quadriceps, shoulder) or Mike Davis for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Saints. With nothing left to play for in 2020, the Panthers are taking the smart approach and resting their All-Pro running back in McCaffrey, who has played in just three games […]

Patrick Mahomes Won't Play Against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that quarterback Patrick Mahomes will not play in Week 17 against the Chargers. The Chiefs have already locked up the top seed in the AFC postseason and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, so they will rest most of their starters in a meaningless Week 17 game. This […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Ruled Out For Week 17

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan officially ruled out quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) for the Week 17 regular season finale against the Seahawks on Sunday. The Niners designated Garoppolo to return from Injured Reserve last week, but that won't actually happen. The 29-year-old has been out since Week 8 with an aggravation of a […]

Robbie Gould Placed On COVID-19 List

The San Francisco 49ers placed kicker Robbie Gould on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and opened the Injured Reserve practice window for offensive lineman Tom Compton. Gould signed a two-year contract extension earlier in the day that will keep him with the team through the 2022 season. But his Week 17 availability against the Seahawks […]

Anthony Castonzo Done For The Season

Indianapolis Colts left tackle Anthony Castonzo (ankle) will miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury that will require surgery, according to head coach Frank Reich. Castonzo missed the Week 16 loss to the Steelers after suffering the injury in practice late last week. Right tackle Braden Smith also missed the game […]

Kyler Murray Says He's Playing In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) said that he will play in a must-win Week 17 matchup with the division-rival Rams on Sunday. "There's no holding back... my leg... I'll be fine," Murray said. The 23-year-old from Oklahoma is expected to practice, at least in a limited fashion, on Wednesday and should be out there […]

Kenny Stills Visiting With Bills

Former Texans and Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills is visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, according to a source. Stills needs to pass through the league's COVID-19 protocols, but there is optimism that a deal will get done. John Brown was removed from Injured Reserve last weekend but missed the Monday night win over […]

Jaydon Mickens Promoted To Active Roster

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted wide receiver Jaydon Mickens to the active roster on Wednesday and placed running back Kenjon Barner on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Mickens has been more of a special teams contributor for the Bucs this year than an offensive threat, catching just seven passes on 10 targets for 58 […]

Cooper Kupp Will Not Play Against Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after testing positive for the virus, according to a source. Kupp will not be available in Week 17 in a must-win game against the division-rival Cardinals. Robert Woods will be the team's top receiver against Arizona, with Josh Reynolds and […]

Dalvin Cook Will Not Play Sunday

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had an unexpected family emergency come up on Tuesday and had to return to Miami, according to a source. As a result, he'll be unavailable for the Week 17 game against the Lions on Sunday. It's a huge blow to fantasy managers that are still playing for something in […]

Kyler Murray Expected To Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) is expected to practice, at least on a limited basis, on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a good sign for his availability in a must-win game against the division-rival Rams in Week 17. The second-year quarterback is uncertain for this weekend after getting leg-whipped on the final play […]

Matthew Stafford Won't Practice Wednesday

Detroit Lions interim head coach Darrell Bevell said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle, rib, thumb) will not practice on Wednesday. Stafford looks to have a 50/50 chance of playing in the Week 17 season finale against the Vikings due to the sprained ankle he suffered in the Week 16 loss to the Buccaneers. The 32-year-old […]

Robbie Gould Signs Two-Year Extension

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould is signing a two-year, $7.25 million fully guaranteed contract extension with the team on Wednesday, according to a source. Gould will now be tied to the team through the 2022 season. The 38-year-old kicker has been very reliable in his 16-year career, making 86.6 percent of his 462 career […]

Panthers Have Interest In Dwayne Haskins Jr.

The Carolina Panthers are one of several teams to show interest in free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr., according to a source. Haskins is unlikely to sign with a team before the end of the 2020 season, but he is receiving interest from several teams after he was released by the Washington Football Team this week. […]

James Robinson Won't Play This Weekend

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that rookie running back James Robinson (ankle) will miss his second straight game in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Colts. The 22-year-old thoroughly impressed in his first year in the league on the NFL's worst team in 2020. He'll finish with 1,070 rushing yards and […]

Mike Glennon To Start Week 17 Finale

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said that quarterback Mike Glennon will start in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Colts. Glennon got the nod over Gardner Minshew II last week and went 24-for-37 for 211 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a blowout loss against his former team, the Bears. The […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Put On IR, Cam Akers Could Return

Los Angeles Rams leading rusher Darrell Henderson Jr. (ankle) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Week 16 loss to the Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay said on Monday that "there's a possibility" that rookie Cam Akers (ankle) could play in Week 17 against the Cardinals. Henderson's placement […]

Thomas Davis To Retire After 2020 Season

Washington Football Team linebacker Thomas Davis, who is playing in his 16th NFL season in 2020, announced on his Twitter account that this will be his final season. Washington plays on Sunday night against the Eagles, and if they don't win that game, Week 17's contest could be the final game of the 37-year-old's impressive […]

Texans Defense Claims Geno Stone Off Waivers

The Houston Texans claimed former Ravens safety Geno Stone off waivers on Tuesday, according to a source. There was a chance that Stone would've landed back on Baltimore's practice squad if he hadn't been claimed. Stone was a seventh-round pick of the Ravens this year and played in just two games, mainly on special teams, […]

Cam Newton On Track To Remain Starting QB For Week 17

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was lifted from Monday's loss to the Bills in favor of Jarrett Stidham, yet that doesn't appear to have swayed head coach Bill Belichick, who said Tuesday that he "would imagine" Newton will be under center in Week 17. The decision to start Newton again amidst tremendous struggles would […]

Minnesota Places Kyle Rudolph On Injured Reserve To End Year

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve and will therefore miss the team's Week 17 contest versus the Lions. Rudolph had not suited up since Week 13 due to a foot injury, allowing Irv Smith Jr. to become the team's focal point at tight end. After a decade with […]

Cooper Kupp Lands On COVID-19 List

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Tuesday, putting his status for Sunday's contest versus Arizona up in the air. Players do not need to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. With Kupp being the only Ram placed on the list, it […]

Harrison Bryant Headlines Browns Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed eight players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, headlined by tight end Harrison Bryant. Safety Andrew Sendejo was also put on the list. Players do not have to test positive to be placed on the list. The move comes as the team's latest battle with the virus after having to play without […]

Buffalo Deems Cole Beasley Week-To-Week With Leg Injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) sustained a leg injury during Monday's win over the Patriots and head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday that Beasley's availability can be considered "week-to-week." The ailment derails the best season of Beasley's career, as he has accumulated career highs in receptions (82), receiving yards (967), and catch percentage […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Goes Unclaimed, Becomes Free Agent

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was not claimed off of the waiver wire by the allotted deadline on Tuesday, making him a free agent. Haskins' fall has been precipitous, having started an NFL game as recently as Sunday, but he is now likely heading into the offseason without a franchise less than two years […]

Tampa Bay Activates Ronald Jones II From COVID-19 List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (finger) has been returned to the active roster ahead of Sunday's contest versus Atlanta after being on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. But despite being cleared from the list, Jones is still battling a finger injury that could ultimately keep him off the field for the team's regular season finale […]

Mason Rudolph To Start Over Ben Roethlisberger In Week 17

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph will draw the start in Week 17 against the division-rival Browns. Ben Roethlisberger will get a rest before the first round of the playoff with the Steelers having already clinched the AFC North division. The Steelers could rest some of their other starters on offense and defense, which is why […]

Cole Beasley Exits Late With Injury

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) was unable to do much damage against the New England Patriots in Week 16. He hauled in three of his five targets for 17 yards in the win. Beasley suffered a leg or knee injury during the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room. It's unclear if […]

Gabriel Davis Fairly Quiet Against New England

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis has been a nice option for the team since losing John Brown (calf) earlier in the season. Davis has seen four or more targets over each of the last five contests. Sadly, Davis was unable to do much damage during the Week 16 victory over the New England Patriots. […]

Dawson Knox Plays Well In Week 16

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox has been getting more involved over the last few weeks. He has seen four targets or more over each of his last four games. On Monday, Knox hauled in three of his four targets during the Week 16 win over the New England Patriots. It would've been a bigger […]