Hayden Hurst Goes On COVID-19 List

The Atlanta Falcons placed tight end Hayden Hurst, defensive end Jonathan Bullard, safety Jaylinn Hawkins and offensive tackle Willie Beavers on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It remains to be seen if Hurst or any of the others will be able to pass through the league's new COVID-19 protocols in time to play on Sunday […]

Joey Bosa Rejoins The Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa has come off the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Bosa was inactive for last week's surprising loss to the Houston Texans and was in line to miss another game under the league's old COVID-19 protocols because he is unvaccinated. However, with new league rules implemented this week, Bosa has […]

Jalen Guyton Back From The COVID-19 List

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Guyton was removed from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and will be available to play in Week 17 against the division-rival Denver Broncos. Guyton was forced to sit out of the Week 16 upset loss to the Houston Texans. He has scored in each of his last three games […]

Harrison Butker Back From COVID-19 List

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, cornerback Rashad Fenton, safety Armani Watts and punter Tommy Townsend were all activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to head coach Andy Reid. Butker, who ranks No. 14 in overall points in fantasy at his position, will return to the field this Sunday in a potentially high-scoring […]

Tyreek Hill Was Gassed In Return From COVID-19

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill was "exhausted out there" in last Sunday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers after being activated from the COVID-19 list just one day prior. "He was just trying to do what he could to contribute," Mahomes said. Hill played a season-low 42% of the […]

Jared Goff Still Dealing With Knee Injury

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (knee) said that he's still dealing with a knee injury that he suffered at the end of the first half in the Week 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Goff was out in Week 16 due to COVID-19, but he's off the list and missed practice on Wednesday with his […]

Ezekiel Elliott Feeling Much Better

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (knee) said his injured knee is feeling much better and thinks he'll be close to 100 percent by the start of the playoffs. "I'm very encouraged about the direction it's going. I feel more explosive. I feel faster," Elliott said. Zeke has looked more spry on his bothersome knee […]

Rondale Moore Expected To Be A Game-Time Decision

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore (ankle) is likely to be a game-time decision for Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys. Moore missed his first game of the season in last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and he's truly up in the air to return this weekend. […]

James Conner Likely To Be A Game-Time Decision

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that running back James Conner (heel) is likely to be a game-time decision for the second straight week this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Conner wasn't seen at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, which isn't a good start to the week after he […]

Brandin Cooks Officially Activated From COVID-19 List

The Houston Texans officially activated wide receiver Brandin Cooks, kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, center Justin Britt, left guard Lane Taylor, defensive end Jonathan Greenard, defensive tackle Roy Lopez, defensive tackle Maliek Collins, defensive end Derek Rivers, defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson, defensive end Jordan Jenkins, linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill, linebacker Eric Wilson and defensive back A.J. Moore from […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Travis Kelce Expected To Return In Week 17

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to get tight end Travis Kelce back from the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week, and he is expected to return to practice on Wednesday, according to a source. Kelce wasn't able to clear the COVID protocols in order to play in last week's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he'll […]

Tim Patrick Headed To COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos are expected to place wide receiver Tim Patrick and other players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, according to a source. While Patrick could be cleared to play in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with a negative test if he's vaccinated, there's a better chance that he won't play this […]

Justin Houston Activated From COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens activated linebackers Justin Houston and Chris Board and safety Geno Stone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Houston missed the team's Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he'll be back for an important Week 17 meeting against the Los Angeles Rams as the Ravens try to keep their playoff hopes […]

Eagles Activate Andre Dillard, Ryan Kerrigan

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting some notable names back on both sides of the ball from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, as they activated offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark and Andre Dillard and defensive ends Tarron Jackson and Ryan Kerrigan. Dillard has missed the team's last two games, and he will return as the primary backup […]

Packers Activate Jaire Alexander From Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers are activating cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Alexander has been practicing, but it remains to be seen if he'll actually play in Week 17 against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night. The 24-year-old shutdown cornerback has been out since Week 4 […]

Jets Get Robert Saleh Back From COVID-19 List

The New York Jets activated head coach Robert Saleh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday, so he will be back on the sidelines to coach the team in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saleh spent seven days in quarantine after testing positive for the virus on Dec. 22. Interim coach Ron Middleton, usually […]

Jamison Crowder 50-50 To Play Sunday

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (calf), who will not practice on Wednesday, is 50-50 to play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Rookie Elijah Moore (quadriceps), who is on Injured Reserve and the Reserve/COVID-19 list, is also 50-50 to play this weekend. With Corey Davis out for the year, the Jets are […]

Eagles Won't Put Miles Sanders On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reiterated on Wednesday that the team won't put running back Miles Sanders (hand) on Injured Reserve this week. Sanders broke his hand in the Week 16 win over the New York Giants and has been ruled out for Week 17 against the Washington Football Team, but the Eagles refuse […]

Drew Lock Expected To Start For Teddy Bridgewater Again

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start a second straight game in Week 17 against the Los Angeles Chargers with Teddy Bridgewater (head) still in the league's concussion protocol, according to a source. The Broncos are being smart with Bridgewater, especially since they are unlikely to make the playoffs after losing three of […]

Adam Thielen Undergoes Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his ankle, according to sources. Thielen returned in Week 16 after missing the previous two games with a high left ankle sprain, but he aggravated the injury in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The talented […]

D'Andre Swift Expected To Return This Week

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is expected back in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Swift missed his fourth straight game last week, and he hasn't played since spraining his shoulder on Thanksgiving. While the 22-year-old has been Detroit's most productive running back both on the ground […]

Colts Get Two Offensive Guards Back

The Indianapolis Colts activated offensive guards Mark Glowinski and Quenton Nelson, defensive end Kemoko Turay, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and tight end Farrod Green from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's great news for both the Colts offensive line and their defense as they head into an important AFC matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders this […]

Carson Wentz Will Start If He Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Carson Wentz will start on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders if he clears the COVID-19 protocols on his fifth day on Sunday. Wentz tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, but under the new league rules, he can come […]

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 […]

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 […]

Michael Florio's Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17: Dare Ogunbowale, Trey Lance, Isaiah McKenzie, Ke'Shawn Vaughn

Championship week is here. This is the reason we study all summer long, set waivers and lineups and live and die with our team each week – all is done in the quest to bring home a title. If you are still reading this you are either in the title game or maybe just a […]

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 […]