Damien Williams is Risky Versus Vikings

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams finished with a season-high 30 rushing yards in the loss to Green Bay in Week 8. The fact 30 yards is his best running performance of the season is discouraging. Veteran LeSean McCoy seems to get most of the touches over the last few weeks. Williams has only […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Has Status Up In Air For Sunday

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest against the Sacramento Kings due to personal reasons. With Elfrid Payton already ruled out, Frank Ntilikina already figures to see significant minutes, even as RJ Barrett is likely to start at point guard. Smith has missed each of New […]

Matt Moore Has Low-End Value in Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Moore played fairly well in the Week 8 loss to the Packers, but fantasy owners shouldn't lean on the veteran. He completed 24 of 36 passing attempts for 267 yards and two touchdowns. Starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has been practicing and has a chance to suit up versus the […]

Michael Carter-Williams Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams will miss Saturday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to a left hip contusion. His absence will likely pave the way for Markelle Fultz to see additional run off the bench. Carter-Williams has now missed each of the past two games, having played a marginal role as a reserve […]

D'Angelo Russell is Questionable for Saturday

Golden State Warriors guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Warriors are already horrendously thin, so losing Russell would be awful. Jordan Poole, Alec Burks, and Damion Lee would be asked to pick up big minutes if Russell is sidelined. Fantasy owners should check back closer […]

Draymond Green is Out on Saturday

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. He's dealing with a finger ligament issue and the team will be cautious since it's a back-to-back set. Eric Paschall should see all the minutes he can handle, while Willie Cauley-Stein will get more run off the […]

Dion Waiters Will Be Available on Sunday

Miami Heat guard/forward Dion Waiters is going to be available for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Jimmy Butler (foot) and Justise Winslow (back) are both listed as questionable for this one. It's unclear if the Heat have any plans to work Waiters into their rotation, but it's hard to imagine him carrying much fantasy […]

Mitchell Robinson Will Wear Splint on Sunday

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (finger) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He's dealing with a sprained left finger, but will wear a splint on his hand for now. The Knicks have plenty of depth, so Robinson is only averaging around 20 minutes or less per game. However, fantasy owners […]

Tim Frazier Might Sit Out on Saturday

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Frazier (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Reggie Jackson (back) is going to miss significant time, while Derrick Rose (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday as well. Bruce Brown and Langston Galloway could be looking at big minutes if Frazier and Rose sit out.

Will Barton is Doubtful for Saturday

Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (foot) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. Barton was in a walking boot during shootaround, so fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to suit up. Michael Porter Jr. and Malik Beasley will see increased playing time, assuming Barton misses Saturday's game. It's unclear if this foot […]

Patrick Mahomes Has A Chance To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) has a chance to play in Week 9 against the Vikings, according to sources. Mahomes took second-team repetitions in limited practices all week, but he'll be a game-time decision. The 2018 MVP will be a must-start if he's active despite a tough matchup against the Vikings, and his […]

Jimmy Butler is Listed as Questionable for Sunday

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. He recently returned to the team after missing the beginning of the season due to the birth of his child. Butler normally plays through minor issues, so this shouldn't be a problem. Fantasy owners should check back closer […]

Justise Winslow Might Sit Versus Rockets

Miami Heat forward Justise Winslow (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets. Winslow is dealing with lower back stiffness, so it's not something that should sideline him for long. Kendrick Nunn would likely start again if Winslow sits out. Tyler Herro would benefit off the bench as well.

Connor Hellebuyck Sharp Against Sharks Attack in Win

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 51 of the 53 shots he faced Friday as the Sharks heavily outshot the Jets. The Jets scored three goals on 19 shots but offered little support defensively for Hellebuyck, who managed to stop 10 shots across San Jose's two power-play opportunities. It was Hellebuyck's heaviest workload of the […]

Frank Ntilikina Will Start Once Again

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina will start at point guard for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings, according to head coach David Fizdale. Both Dennis Smith Jr. (personal) and Elfrid Payton (hamstring) have been sidelined lately, which has given Ntilikina a chance to earn more minutes. He's worth holding in most formats because he'll […]

Chandler Hutchison Expected to Play Sunday

Chicago Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison (hamstring) plans to suit up for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was recently recalled from the G-League, so we'd expect him to have a role in the Bulls rotation. He was dealing with a Grade-3 hamstring strain, but appears to be over that. Fantasy owners can avoid Hutchison […]

Lauri Markkanen Should Be Fine for Sunday

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (side) was able to practice on Saturday and should be fine for Sunday's game. Markkanen only played 25 minutes on Friday and went to the locker room with an unclear left side issue. Thaddeus Young appears to be making a case for more playing time, so that's something to keep […]

Derrick Rose is Questionable Against Nets

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He looked great on Friday versus the Bulls, but apparently tweaked his hamstring. The Pistons are already without Reggie Jackson (back), but will remain cautious with Rose. Tim Frazier and Luke Kennard could be very busy on Saturday.

Reggie Jackson Will Be Sidelined A Month

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (back) has been bothered by back soreness since the beginning of the season. After further examination the organization discovered a stress reaction in his lower back. Jackson is expected to miss at least four weeks of action, but it could be longer. Derrick Rose should benefit the most from this, […]

Nerlens Noel Will Start at Center on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel (foot) will jump into the starting five and draw the start at center on Saturday. Steven Adams (knee) will miss his second straight contest here. Noel was dealing with a minor foot issue, but is fine to play on Saturday. He'll be a strong DFS option since he'll get […]

Steven Adams Ruled Out on Saturday

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. This marks the second game in a row that Adams has missed due to a knee contusion. It's hopefully not too serious of an issue and he can get out there next game. Nerlens Noel will […]

Derrick Favors Ruled Out for Saturday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Derrick Favors (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Favors was listed as doubtful going in and hasn't played since October 28. Jahlil Okafor, Jaxson Hayes, and Nicolo Melli will split up the minutes on Saturday. Okafor is looking like a reliable cheap option for […]

Domantas Sabonis Misses Practice on Saturday

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (calf) was unable to suit up for practice on Saturday. Sabonis suffered a left calf contusion during Friday's game, but it appears to be minor. The Pacers desperately need Sabonis to play with Myles Turner (ankle) sidelined right now. Goga Bitadze would see all the minutes he can handle if […]

Packers Activate Jace Sternberger From IR

The Green Bay Packers activated rookie tight end Jace Sternberger (ankle) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday. Sternberger was the 75th overall pick in the third round out of Texas A&M and has some intrigue in the long term as a pass-catching tight end. It's unlikely that he'll carve out a big role in his […]

Tra Carson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed running back Tra Carson (hamstring) on the Injured Reserve on Saturday and signed running back Paul Perkins to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Carson surprisingly led the Kerryon Johnson-less backfield in carries last week, but he'll now miss the rest of the season. Rookie Ty […]

Steelers Waive Donte Moncrief

The Pittsburgh Steelers waived wide receiver Donte Moncrief on Saturday and promoted running back Tony Brooks-James to the 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Moncrief never made an impact in Pittsburgh, and he never really had a chance once quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) was lost for the season. The 26-year-old caught just four passes (15 […]

Evgeni Malkin Records Six Shots In Comeback

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin was back in the lineup on Saturday vs. Edmonton after missing 11 games with a lower-body injury, generating a game-high six shots on net in a 2-1 overtime loss. Teddy Blueger also had six shots on goal in the game. Malkin got off to a nice start to the year […]

Mike Smith Makes 51 Stops In Saturday's Win

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith produced a superb 51-save performance on Saturday, helping the team beat Pittsburgh 2-1 in overtime. His bid for a shutout was ruined by Brian Dumoulin 13:14 into the third period when the Pens defenseman scored his first goal of the season in a short-handed situation. Smith is sharing the starts […]

Noah Fant Is A Risky Play Against Browns

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant is a risky play in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns with new quarterback Brandon Allen under center for the Broncos. Fant has had a rough start to his rookie year and this week will be Brandon Allen's first game under center, which doesn't bode well for Fant's stock. […]

Leon Draisaitl Sinks Penguins In Overtime

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the 2-1 game-winning goal in overtime against Pittsburgh on Saturday. Colby Cave started the scoring with his first goal of the season in the second period before a short-handed marker by Brian Dumoulin sent the game into OT. Draisaitl finished the game with his 13th goal of the season […]