Jerick McKinnon Won't Practice Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) will not practice on Wednesday. McKinnon was also on last week's injury report with a groin injury, but he practiced in full on Friday and played in the Week 8 loss to the Denver Broncos, carrying the ball two times for […]

Patrick Mahomes Doesn't Have Flu-Like Symptoms

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said quarterback Patrick Mahomes (illness) no longer has flu-like symptoms. Mahomes was under the weather in Week 8 against the division-rival Denver Broncos on the road, and it showed, as he had his worst performance of the year (and maybe of his career) in the 24-9 upset loss. […]

Josh Allen Will Be Limited Wednesday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) will be limited in practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Allen is currently working through a shoulder injury suffered in last Thursday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 27-year-old initially injured his right shoulder during a hard fall in the Week 6 win over the […]

Tyrod Taylor Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Tyrod Taylor (ribs) will not practice on Wednesday. It doesn't come as a surprise after Taylor suffered a rib injury in the Week 8 overtime loss to the New York Jets and then had to spent the night in the hospital for precautionary observation. Normal […]

Daniel Jones Practicing Without Limitations

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) is practicing on Wednesday without any limitations and is good to go heading into a Week 9 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Jones has missed the last three games but was cleared for contact on Sunday and is trending toward making […]

Darren Waller Won't Practice Wednesday

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) will not practice on Wednesday. Waller injured his hamstring in the Week 8 overtime loss to the New York Jets and finished with only one catch for four yards before being forced from the contest. It's not a great start to the […]

Mac Jones Struggling With The Deep Ball

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones hasn't completed a pass over 20 air yards in over three weeks. The last time Jones connected on a deep throw was in the first quarter in the Week 5 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Since then, he's 0-for-3 on 20-plus air-yard throws, including the full game against […]

Demario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton Have More Opportunity

New England Patriots leading wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 8 loss to the Miami Dolphins and will miss the rest of the season. DeVante Parker, who suffered a head injury in Week 8, second-year wideout Tyquan Thornton and rookies Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte are candidates to replace […]

Cedric Tillman Bumped Up The Depth Chart

The Cleveland Browns dealt wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions on Tuesday for a sixth-round draft pick in 2025. Rookie Cedric Tillman, who was the team's top pick in this year's draft in the third round, will now likely take over for Peoples-Jones for the remainder of the year. However, Peoples-Jones had only […]

When Is Kyler Murray Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray tore his ACL during the 2022 NFL season and has not played since. But with his practice window open, Murray should be nearing a return to the football field. After practicing this week, could Kyler Murray return to the field as soon as Week 8, when the Cardinals host the […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Start In Week 9

The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto writes that quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) won't start in Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals while he continues to recover from a sprained right rotator cuff. The Browns will once again choose between P.J. Walker and rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. We'll keep a close eye on Watson's status […]

When is Pat Freiermuth Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth was widely projected to be a Top-10 fantasy tight end heading into the 2023 NFL season. The Penn State product racked up 63 catches, 732 yards, and two touchdowns in 16 games last season – finishing sixth among tight ends in receiving yards behind George Kittle and Evan Engram. […]

Desmond Ridder Benched, Taylor Heinicke To Start In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith announced on Wednesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings. Ridder was pulled in the Week 8 loss to the Tennessee Titans, so the writing was on the wall for this move. Heinicke went 12-for-21 for 175 yards […]

Aidan O'Connell Expected To Start, Jimmy Garoppolo To The Bench

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to start rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell in Week 9 against the New York Giants and going forward, with Jimmy Garoppolo heading to the bench. The Raiders cleaned house Tuesday night by firing both head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler, and they also axed offensive coordinator Mick […]

When Is Anthony Richardson Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Richardson had a limited college career, playing only 24 career games. However, he flashed superstar potential. Richardson completed only 54.7% of his pass attempts during his three years at Florida. Yet, the former Gator had 3,105 passing yards and 24 […]

Tanner Hudson Signed To Bengals Active Roster

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson was signed to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was active for two games earlier this season but has been on the practice squad otherwise. Tight ends Irv Smith Jr., Mitchell Wilcox, and Drew Sample have combined to catch just 16 passes in seven […]

Kirk Cousins Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles on Wednesday morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minnesota, according to the organization. The 35-year-old suffered the devastating injury in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers, effectively ending his 2023 season. Cousins was playing some of the best […]

NFL DFS Stacks for DraftKings, FanDuel - Top Week 9 Daily Fantasy Football Picks

We are back to dealing with bye weeks in the NFL, with the Denver Broncos, the Detroit Lions, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the San Francisco 49ers all on a bye week in Week 9. The Miami Dolphins, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills, and the Cincinnati Bengals are all on primetime games (or overseas […]

Jevon Hollard Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol, according to David Furones of the Sun Sentinel. This is great news for Miami, who will square off with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany on Sunday. Holland did not play in the Week 8 win over the New England […]

Terron Armstead Returning To Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is set to practice this week ahead of the Week 9 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany. The 32-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve after Week 4 with a knee injury, meaning he is eligible to return in Week 9. The Dolphins have already said he […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Starting In Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell could start for the team against the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This news comes after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. With the Raiders likely headed toward a lost season, the organization likely wants to see what it […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Titans vs. Steelers Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 9 Thursday Night Football - Titans vs. Steelers! The 2023 NFL season is finally underway and that means our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

NFL DFS Rankings for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 9 Picks for Cash and GPP Contests

Just when we thought a slate couldn’t get uglier than Week 7, here comes Week 9! There are no games on the slate this weekend with a total of over 50 points, and the Dallas/Philadelphia game is the only one that looks mildly promising from a fantasy perspective. When a slate has only one obvious […]

Sleeper Thursday Night DFS Prop Picks For Week 9

This Thursday, we have two teams that both appear to have surprising records. With Will Levis now commanding the Titans, we'll find out if his four touchdowns were just a flash in the pan. As for the Steelers, we still don't know if it will be Kenny Pickett or Mitch Trubisky on Thursday. Last week, […]

Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels: Which Other NFL Head Coaches Are On The Hot Seat?

According to Jeremy Fowler from ESPN, the "expectation" is that five or more coaches will be fired this offseason. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels didn't make it that long. From struggling franchises that cannot get off the ground to playoff contenders who haven't progressed to legitimate contenders, there are plenty of coaches who could be […]

Is Baker Mayfield Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a chance on quarterback Baker Mayfield this offseason by signing him to a one-year, $8.5 million deal. Mayfield showed some fight with the Los Angeles Rams last season, and that was enough to get a starting gig in the NFL again.  In his first season in Tampa Bay, Mayfield has […]

Raiders Fire Josh McDaniels, Dave Ziegler

The Las Vegas Raiders fired head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler on Tuesday night, according to sources. The move comes on Halloween night after the Raiders lost 26-14 on Monday Night Football to the Detroit Lions to drop to 3-5 on the year. "After much thought about what the Raiders need to […]

Brevin Jordan Expected To Miss More Time

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (foot) did not play in the team's 15-13 loss against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, and it looks like he will miss more time with the injury. The 23-year-old is dealing with a plantar fasciitis issue in his foot. It's unclear when Jordan picked up the foot issue. […]

Titans vs. Steelers TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Derrick Henry, Kenny Pickett, Will Levis, Tyjae Spears, DeAndre Hopkins, Jaylen Warren

If you weren't already excited enough about a Week 9 matchup between the under-achieving Pittsburgh Steelers and the identity-seeking Tennessee Titans for Thursday night football, would some Kenny Pickett vs. Will Levis help get you there? In what was originally shaping up to be the most Thursday Night Football-ish game ever, we will at least […]

Texans Sign Eric Saubert Off Cowboys Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed tight end Eric Saubert off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad on Tuesday. Saubert played with the Cowboys in Week 8, playing just 14 special teams snaps. But since Houston is dealing with several injuries to its tight end group, they signed the 29-year-old for depth purposes. With Teagan Quitoriano (groin) placed […]