Walker Kessler Resting On Sunday

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against Brooklyn. Following a 31-minute outing against Phoenix on Saturday, the Jazz are resting the seven-foot giant. John Collins (hip) also remains out of the lineup, and several other frontcourt pieces are questionable for the contest. This could lead to Drew […]

Elgton Jenkins Questionable To Return

According to the team, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins (stinger) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jenkins sustained this injury during the first quarter. Sixth-round selection Travis Glover replaced Jenkins on their drive. Fantasy managers should expect Glover to remain in that role while Jenkins is sidelined.

John Collins Out Again On Sunday Night

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) remains out on Sunday versus the Nets. The 27-year-old has played in only one of Utah's previous 10 games. But he's listed as out due to injury management purposes, so it appears he's nearing a return. Fantasy managers have enjoyed Collins' production this season, with the veteran averaging 17.9 […]

Dejounte Murray Active On Sunday

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, shin) will be active against Boston on Sunday. Murray is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, but he has been upgraded from questionable to available. The 28-year-old will have a significant role in slowing down Boston's backcourt, and Murray should also have a major part […]

Devonte Wyatt Questionable To Return

According to the team, Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt (lower leg) is questionable to return to Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Wyatt sustained the injury in the opening quarter. While sidelined, Kenny Clark, Karl Brooks, and Tedarrell Slaton will see most of the snaps on the Green Bay defensive line.

Royce O'Neale Likely To Return Versus Charlotte

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday night against the Hornets. The veteran, who has averaged a career-high 10.5 points this season, missed the Suns' previous six games because of a sprained ankle. While O'Neale will likely get on the floor, he could have trouble doing anything meaningful for fantasy […]

Jusuf Nurkic Out On Sunday Night

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) won't play on Sunday night versus Charlotte. The veteran has been the subject of trade talks of late, with recent reports suggesting the Suns have had discussions with the Hornets about a potential swap. But for now, he remains in Phoenix, although he likely wouldn't have played even if […]

Javonte Williams Has Poor Showing As Lead Back

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams tallied 29 yards on seven attempts during their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Williams also brought in both of his targets for 14 yards. With Audric Estime listed as a healthy scratch, Williams led the Denver backfield, as the depth options, Jaleel McLaughlin and Tyler Badie […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Quiet In Wild-Card Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. had a quiet showing during their wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills, as he caught just two of his four targets for a mere 12 yards. He also added one yard on two rushing attempts. The Broncos offense has trouble finding their footing after the first quarter, hindering […]

Courtland Sutton Tallies 75 Yards In Playoff Loss

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton brought in a team-high five receptions for 75 yards on nine targets during their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Sutton's nine targets were also the most on the team. The veteran wideout was Bo Nix's go-to option all afternoon. His longest reception went for 21 yards. […]

Troy Franklin Finds End Zone In Loss

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin caught two of his three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown during their playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills. Franklin made an impact early, bringing in a 43-yard TD pass from his college teammate Bo Nix to give Denver an early lead on their first offensive drive […]

Bo Nix Has Modest Showing In Playoff Debut

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix went 13-for-22 with 144 yards and a touchdown during their loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. Nix added 43 yards on four carries, which led the team on the ground. The Oregon product started out hot completing a 43-yard TD to his college teammate Troy Franklin to […]

Aaron Ekblad To Sit Out At Least Two More Games

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (undisclosed) will remain behind as the team kicks off the new week with road contests against Philadelphia and New Jersey. Ekblad is battling an unspecified ailment and has missed two of the past three games. Tobias Bjornfot played against Boston instead of Ekblad on Friday, with Dmitry Kulikov moving to […]

Jordan Staal Looks To Take Goal Streak To Four Games

Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal has heated up recently and will enter Sunday's clash against Anaheim with a three-game goal streak. He can become the third player in franchise history to have a goal streak of at least four games at age 36 or older. Staal's current hot spell includes his fourth career hat trick, […]

Adin Hill Scheduled To Start On Sunday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill is scheduled to make his 27th start of the campaign in Sunday's matchup against Minnesota. He returns to the crease after Ilya Samsonov faced the Rangers on Saturday night. Hill has had a good season, amassing a 17-7-2 record with a pair of shutouts. His goals-against average stands at […]

Michael Bunting Misses Sunday's Action

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) will not play in Sunday's contest against Tampa Bay. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan told reporters ahead of the game that Bunting was involved in a car accident outside of PPG Paints Arena. Luckily, everyone involved in the incident is okay, but Bunting will be kept out of […]

Ray Davis Exits Early With A Concussion, Won't Return On Sunday

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (concussion) exited Sunday's AFC Wild Card game against the Denver Broncos early and won't return. Davis took a brutal helmet-to-helmet hit during the third quarter and headed to the locker room shortly after. He was evaluated for a concussion and ultimately ruled out for the game. The 25-year-old had […]

Evgeni Malkin Placed On Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Sunday. The team activated Philip Tomasino (lower body) from the Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Malkin will sit out a fourth straight contest as the Penguins host Tampa Bay on Sunday. Cody Glass has been skating as the second-line center with Malkin […]

Brenton Cox Jr., Tedarrell Slaton Active On Sunday

According to the team, Green Bay Packers linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. (foot), and defensive tackle Tedarrell Slaton (ankle) are both active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cox was sidelined during Week 18 and logged three limited practice sessions this week. Slaton has yet to miss a game this season. Cox has appeared […]

Quay Walker, Evan Williams Active On Sunday

According to the team, Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (ankle) and safety Evan Williams (quadriceps) are both active for Sunday's wild-card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Walker missed the previous three contests with an ankle injury and remained a limited participant in practice this week. Across 13 games this season, the linebacker has tallied […]

Shayne Gostisbehere On Track To Return Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) appears ready to rejoin the lineup on Sunday against Anaheim. Per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour believes Gostisbehere will be good to go for the contest. The offensive blue-liner has missed eight games due to an upper-body injury. Gostisbehere has tallied 27 […]

Alexander Romanov Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov (upper body) is considered day-to-day. After being a game-time decision, Romanov ended up sitting out Saturday's matchup against Utah, but he isn't expected to miss extended time. Romanov has yet to score in 30 outings this season, but he has contributed nine assists on the offensive end. Additionally, he […]

De'Aaron Fox Set To Return On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox has been upgraded from questionable to available on Sunday and will return from a three-game absence. He last played against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 3 when he dropped 23 points, five assists, three rebounds, and three steals. Fox should return to starting fantasy lineups regardless of format while Keon […]

Bears Looking To Interview Marcus Freeman For Head-Coach Job

Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network reports that the Chicago Bears are looking to interview Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman for their head coach opening. Freeman has never coached in the NFL and is set to coach the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Ohio State on January 20. The 39-year-old has a (33-9) […]

Steelers D/ST Decimated By Ravens Rushing Attack

The Pittsburgh Steelers surrendered 28 points and 464 yards of offense to the Baltimore Ravens while recording just one sack and no takeaways in a Wild Card Round loss. Pittsburgh simply had no answer for Baltimore's ground game as running back Derrick Henry went off for 186 yards and two scores while quarterback Lamar Jackson […]

Chris Boswell Ends Historic Campaign On Quiet Note

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell drilled both of his extra-point attempts in a 28-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The team struggled to move the ball in the first half and found itself trailing by 21 at halftime, forcing Pittsburgh to be more aggressive with its decision-making in the second half. The Steelers scored two […]

Suns, Hornets Hold "Preliminary" Talks Surrounding Jusuf Nurkic

According to Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Suns and Hornets have had "preliminary" talks surrounding a trade involving center Jusuf Nurkic, with the deal involving Hornets center Nick Richards. The 30-year-old has had one of the worst seasons of his career, averaging 8.6 points and 9.2 rebounds. He's also missed 10 games this season while […]

Aaron Gordon Plans To Suit Up On Sunday

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) plans to play on Sunday versus the Mavericks. The 29-year-old, who is averaging only 13.7 points this season, has been burdened by a calf strain. He missed time because of the ailment back in November. However, Gordon aggravated the injury during the Christmas […]

Yankees Interested In Brendan Rodgers

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Yankees have been in discussions with free agent second baseman Brendan Rodgers. Earlier this offseason, Rodgers was non-tendered by the Rockies. The Yankees did not choose to resign Gleyber Torres, leaving a hole in their starting nine. While there have been reports of the Yankees […]

Pat Freiermuth Quiet In Wild-Card Round Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth logged three receptions for 15 yards on four targets in a Wild Card Round loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Freiermuth, who was incredibly productive to close the regular season, wasn't very involved on Saturday night as the Steelers struggled to move the ball for much of the contest. He […]