Drew Lock Expected To Start On Monday Night

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock, not Geno Smith (groin), is expected to start on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith came into this game as questionable after missing last week's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He is active for this game but will cede starting duties to Lock, who […]

Drew Lock To Start Against Eagles?

Signs continue to point to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock being the team's starter under center on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles despite the fact that Geno Smith (groin) is officially active for this game. There apparently won't be official word on the starter before the kickoff, so fantasy managers that have Smith in […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Won't Play In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) has already been ruled out for the Week 16 game this Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. It's unclear if Fitzpatrick will need to miss multiple weeks after getting hurt in Saturday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, so he may not even be ready for a Week 17 tilt […]

Michael Thomas, Marshon Lattimore Not Expected To Return This Week

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said he doesn't expect the team to open the practice windows for wide receiver Michael Thomas (knee) or cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) this week. It means that neither player is going to return from Injured Reserve to play in the team's Week 16 contest on Thursday Night Football […]

Kendre Miller Listed As Non-Participant Monday

New Orleans Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Miller hasn't practiced or played since spraining his ankle in Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. On a short week, it's highly unlikely that the 21-year-old TCU product will be able to play this Thursday night […]

Chris Olave Listed As DNP Monday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Olave was unable to practice last week and was ruled out of the Week 15 win over the New York Giants. On a short week with the Saints playing on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams […]

Will Levis Dealing With High-Ankle Sprain

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, according to a source. It's still unknown whether the Titans will need him to sit out, and if so, for how long. High-ankle sprains can keep players out for up to three to five weeks, so Levis is definitely in danger of […]

Jamal Adams, Devon Witherspoon Inactive For Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee), rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hip) and wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) are officially inactive for the Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. All three players came into this game listed as questionable on the final Week 15 injury report. Adams will miss be missing his second game due […]

Geno Smith Active Monday Night

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (groin) is officially active on Monday night versus the Philadelphia Eagles to close out Week 15 action. Smith was questionable to play in this one and was considered a long shot to play earlier on Monday, but he apparently tested his groin during pre-game warmups and felt good enough to […]

Marquise Brown Unlikely To Go On Injured Reserve

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that as of now, wide receiver Marquise Brown (heel) is unlikely to be placed on Injured Reserve. Gannon also said the team will know more about the status of tight end Geoff Swaim (calf) by Wednesday. Brown injured his heel in the Week 13 win over the Pittsburgh […]

Texans Waive Mike Boone

The Houston Texans waived running back Mike Boone on Monday and added defensive tackle Teair Tart off waivers from the Tennessee Titans in a corresponding move, according to a source. In nine games with Houston this year, Boone only saw five rushing attempts for 23 yards and caught seven of nine targets for 40 yards […]

Chiefs Put Skyy Moore On Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday, meaning he'll miss the next three games and the rest of the 2023 regular season. Moore was injured in the team's Week 15 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday due to knee swelling and will now take some […]

Kenny Pickett Not Being Ruled Out For Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan to start quarterback Mason Rudolph on Saturday in Week 16 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals, but they are also leaving "the door ajar" for Kenny Pickett (ankle) in case he is able to return from his high-ankle sprain, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The Steelers have lost both of Mitch […]

Aaron Rodgers Unlikely To Come Back This Year

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) is expected to gain medical clearance to play this week, but it remains unlikely that he will play in the final three games of the regular season with the Jets eliminated from playoff contention. The Jets front office doesn't want Rodgers risking the 2024 season by coming back […]

Vikings Confirm Nick Mullens Will Start In Week 16

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed on Monday that quarterback Nick Mullens will make the start in Week 16 on Sunday against the division-rival Detroit Lions. Mullens earned a second straight start by throwing for 303 yards and two touchdowns in the 27-24 overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday, although he did […]

Jake Browning (QB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Browning continued his stellar play in a Week 15 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Doing his best Joe Burrow impression, Browning led Cincinnati to 21 fourth-quarter points and the game-winning field goal in overtime. The career backup ultimately completed 29 of 42 […]

Seahawks Elevate Sean Mannion To Active Roster

The Seattle Seahawks elevated quarterback Sean Mannion from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Monday, a sign that starter Geno Smith (groin) will be inactive on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Smith was listed as questionable on the team's final Week 15 injury report with a groin injury and was considered […]

Jalen Hurts Will Be Active On Monday Night

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (illness) is at Lumen Field in Seattle and will be active to start on Monday night against the Seahawks, according to a source. Hurts began feeling ill on Thursday of last week and didn't practice on Saturday, prompting the Eagles to add him to the injury report with a questionable […]

Is Trevor Lawrence Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence couldn't do much against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15. Lawrence threw for 264 yards and one touchdown while also losing two fumbles in the contest.  It was not the best game for the 24-year-old quarterback. But following the 23-7 loss, Lawrence was immediately placed in the concussion protocol.  So, […]

Roschon Johnson, Rico Dowdle, Jonathan Mingo - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add Roschon Johnson in 12+ Team PPR Leagues (21% Rostered) Add Rico Dowdle in 12+ Team Leagues (11% Rostered) Add Jonathan Mingo in 14+ Team PPR Leagues (14% Rostered) ANALYSIS: The Bears' backfield situation has fluctuated week-to-week, but Roschon Johnson led all Chicago running backs in rushing yards (36) and receiving yards (24) […]

Joe Flacco (QB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Joe Flacco continues to produce in his stint as the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Flacco engineered a come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears in Week 15 while throwing for 374 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Joe Flacco threw for […]

Gardner Minshew (QB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minshew entered Week 15’s game against the Steelers missing Jonathan Taylor’s presence in the run game. Then, during the first half of the game, he lost both backup running back Zack Moss and top wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Neither loss proved detrimental to his ability to […]

Baker Mayfield (QB, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With multiple QB injuries in Week 15, many fantasy managers were forced to make some tough roster decisions. If you took a chance on Baker Mayfield for the first round of the fantasy playoffs, you were rewarded with one of the best […]

When Will C.J. Stroud Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) suffered a brutal head injury in the team's 30-6 loss to the New York Jets in Week 14. As a result, Stroud did not play in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans. When Stroud left Week 14 early, he was immediately placed in the concussion protocol. Most players don't […]

Trey Sermon (RB, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon made the most of his opportunities, but he isn't likely to see this type of volume again. If other Colts running backs remain sidelined, Sermon could offer some value based on volume alone. Zack Moss left […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears has recorded 10 or more touches in three consecutive games, including the second-highest number of attempts he's had all season. While his current value may be limited behind a workhorse, any uptick in volume would elevate […]

Chase Brown (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has seen an expanded role in recent weeks and has not disappointed. Despite not playing more than 30% of snaps, the rookie has seen at least nine touches in each of the last three games. […]

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell is not currently a standout fantasy asset, but his value could significantly rise with increased volume. If injuries result in a more prominent role, Gainwell could become a must-start option every week. Gainwell doesn't offer […]

Tutu Atwell On Track To Face Saints On Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. Atwell missed the Week 14 win over the Washington Commanders in concussion protocol. While his return provides the Rams with a field stretcher, the third-year pro […]

Braxton Berrios Catches Lone Week 15 Target

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios caught his only target for 12 yards in the Week 15 blowout win over the New York Jets. Despite Tyreek Hill (ankle) being inactive, Jaylen Waddle was the only Dolphins' wideout to catch more than two passes. Chase Claypool, Cedrick Wilson Jr., and Berrios combined to catch just five […]