Cole Kmet Misses Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (illness) did not take part in practice on Thursday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. There is a non-COVID illness going around the Bears locker room this week, as eight players, including Kmet, were out sick on Thursday. If Kmet is able to practice at some point in the next […]

Derwin James Questionable To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Thursday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. His questionable status was announced deep into the fourth quarter, so there's a good chance we won't see him again Thursday night. It's concerning for James moving forward, though, […]

David Montgomery, Khalil Herbert Out Sick

Chicago Bears running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert both missed practice on Thursday due to non-COVID-19-related illnesses. It's something to watch with Chicago's backfield, but Montgomery and Herbert should both be available on Monday if they can get back on the practice field either Friday or Saturday. Montgomery had only 10 carries for 42 […]

Adam Thielen Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) missed practice on Thursday. Thielen is dealing with a high ankle sprain and could very well miss another game this Monday against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's hopeful that Thielen will be able to play to close out Week 15 action, but fantasy […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Making Progress

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after he was held out on Wednesday. Humphrey was inactive in the Week 14 win over the New York Jets, but his limited practice on Thursday gives him a chance to return this Sunday against the Tampa […]

Browns Defense A Mid-Tier Option Vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns defense will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. Cleveland's defense has been playing better of late, although they will be without rookie cornerback Greg Newsome (concussion), who has already been ruled out. To make matters worse, key defenders John Johnson, Tak McKinley, and Ronnie Harrison are all […]

Sammy Watkins Practices In Full Thursday

After being limited in Wednesday's practice, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) was able to practice in full on Thursday. It means that, barring a Friday setback, he should be active in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. Already not much of a fantasy option as the No. 3 receiver behind Marquise Brown […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has struggled with his accuracy of late as he has missed five field goals over his past seven games. McLaughlin will look to get back on track when he takes on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. Las Vegas has been generous to opposing kickers this season, […]

Travis Homer On Track To Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (hamstring) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Homer has been out two of the last three games due to injury, but he's been a full-go this week and should be available this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Alex Collins is now on the […]

David Njoku - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will return to the field in Week 15 after missing last week's contest while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Njoku could see an increased role in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland could be down several key pieces in the passing game, including Jarvis Landry and Austin […]

DK Metcalf Missing Again Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf (back, foot), Freddie Swain (ankle, personal) and Dee Eskridge (foot) all missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Metcalf has been resting his injured foot early in the week since Week 4, but his back injury is new, and fantasy managers should now be worried […]

George Kittle Gets Back On The Practice Field

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) was back on the practice field on Thursday, getting in a limited session. It comes on the heels of a DNP on Wednesday in which the Niners were likely just resting their start tight end. Barring some sort of setback with his sore knee, Kittle should be […]

Elijah Mitchell Still Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (concussion, knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Mitchell hasn't practiced or played since he suffered a concussion in Week 13, and he's trending in the wrong direction so far this week. If he cannot get back on the field on Friday, the 23-year-old […]

Rashard Higgins - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins could be in line for a larger role in his team's Week 15 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns are likely to be extremely short-handed on offense with COVID-19 ripping through the organization over the past week. Among the players affected are quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. With the Week 14 ankle injury suffered by Kareem Hunt, Johnson will slide back into the No. 2 running back role behind Nick Chubb for the Saturday afternoon contest. While Chubb can be expected to see the […]

Melvin Gordon III Limited Again Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip, thumb) put in his second straight limited practice on Thursday. Gordon sprained his thumb in the Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions, but he returned to that contest and is fully expected to play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year-old was once again Denver's […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 15

Welcome to Week 15 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. Congratulations to everyone who made the playoffs. It's only Thursday, but it's already been a busy news week. Following the latest news about injuries and absences will definitely give you opportunities to get an edge. Any WRs who miss Week 15 would open up targets for […]

Tee Higgins Looks Good To Go For Week 15

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) was able to practice in full on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session. Higgins should be just fine to play in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, barring a setback in Friday's practice. The 22-year-old second-year wideout has been absolutely amazing in the last three games, […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 14

It's playoff time! The NFL bye weeks are over and we have just four weeks left on the schedule, which means it is go-time for fantasy football. Time to put all your chips on the table. Just because we're in the playoffs doesn't mean it is time to stop looking backward. Week 14 was another […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 15

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 15 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge during this critical week. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones could be lined up to operate as his team's No. 1 wide receiver in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns have been hit hard by COVID-19, with most of their offensive starters, including Jarvis Landry, landing on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week. If Landry can't get […]

Joe Burrow Returns To Full Practice

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (finger) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. The Bengals were giving Burrow a rest on Wednesday after he injured the pinkie finger on his right throwing hand in Week 13. The 25-year-old second-year signal-caller wasn't really bothered by his injured finger in the […]

James Robinson, Carlos Hyde Both Miss Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs James Robinson (heel, knee) and Carlos Hyde (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday. Robinson was limited on Wednesday, but the Jaguars plan to rest him on Thursdays for the rest of the season. And now that Urban Meyer has been relieved of his head-coaching duties, the Jaguars could lean on the […]

Rex Burkhead Surprisingly Limited Thursday

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (hip, quadriceps) was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. Head coach David Culley also said on Wednesday that Burkhead wouldn't be active in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is why it's a bit strange that he was on the […]

Declassified Fantasy Football Playoff Strategy Guide

The fantasy football playoffs are upon us. A time for those involved to rejoice and make that final push to glory while league mates on the outside looking in must recalibrate (or just hope for better luck). A fantasy season is four months long but goes by in a flash. As much as we stress […]

Nick Chubb - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will suit up against the Las Vegas Raiders at home in a Week 15 Saturday afternoon contest. The Browns have been hit hard by COVID-19, with Chubb one of the few offensive starters left standing, so look for Cleveland to lean on him even more than usual to move […]

Donald Parham Jr. Carted Off With Head Injury

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (head) was immobilized and carted off the field early in the first quarter on Thursday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and will not return to the field. Parham was targeted in the back of the end zone on a fourth-down play and laid motionless on the […]

T.J. Watt On Track To Play In Week 15

After putting in a limited practice on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (groin) was able to practice in full on Thursday. Watt injured his groin in the first half of last Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and didn't return in the second half. However, the star pass-rusher is back on the practice field […]

Ben Roethlisberger Returns To Practice Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral, shoulder) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after being held out on Wednesday. Roethlisberger has been rested early in the practice week for most of the year, only to return to practice later in the week and play on Sundays. The only game that Roethlisberger […]

The King's Week 15 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 15 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below, you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout […]