Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out On Sunday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. Markkanen popped up on the injury report after finishing with 15 points during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Jazz are going to play it safe and hold out Markkanen for the second leg of the back-to-back […]

Michael Wilson Inactive For Season Finale

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable. With Arizona eliminated from playoff contention, Wilson's season is officially over. He finishes the 2024 campaign with 47 catches, 548 yards, and four touchdowns. The second-year receiver currently ranks […]

Tyler Conklin, Quinnen Williams Active For Season Finale

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin (calf) and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (hamstring) are officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Miami Dolphins. Both players had been listed as questionable. Despite the Jets already being eliminated from playoff contention, they're still playing their starters (including Conklin and Williams) as they look to […]

George Kittle Suiting Up For Season Finale

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. He had been listed as questionable. Although the 49ers have already been eliminated from playoff contention, Kittle will be suiting up for the season finale. Quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow), however, won't play, which means […]

Jaylen Brown Available Versus OKC

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (shoulder) will play on Sunday versus OKC. Brown missed the last two games because of a right shoulder strain. However, he'll return for the pivotal meeting with the Thunder. As expected, the 28-year-old has had an All-Star-caliber season, averaging 24.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, and a career-high 1.4 steals, making him […]

Kareem Hunt And Nick Bolton Active Sunday, Might Not Play

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (coach's decision) and linebacker Nick Bolton (coach's decision) are officially active for Week 18 against the Denver Broncos. Both players had been listed as doubtful with the Chiefs planning to rest several key starters. Although they are ultimately active for Sunday's contest, they might not play any snaps. […]

Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Officially Inactive Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (coach's decision) and tight end Travis Kelce (coach's decision) are officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Denver Broncos. Both players had been listed as doubtful, so their absence this weekend was widely expected. After all, the Chiefs' plan to rest many key starters has been well-documented. […]

Chris Jones Won’t Play Against Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (coach's decision) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Denver Broncos. He had been listed as doubtful, so his absence this weekend was widely expected. After all, the Chiefs' plan to rest many key starters has been well-documented. Jones finishes the regular season with 37 […]

Tua Tagovailoa Won’t Play Against Jets

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. He had been listed as doubtful despite being a limited participant in practice. As expected, Tyler Huntley will draw his second consecutive start. He led Miami to a victory last weekend, and now, he'll be tasked […]

Jayden Daniels Takes A Seat In Second Half

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will watch the rest of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys from the sidelines. The rookie sensation will take a seat in a cautious move from the coaching staff with the playoffs right around the corner. Daniels finished with 38 yards on 6-for-12 throwing and four carries for 27 yards […]

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Officially Active Against Jets

Miami Dolphins wide receivers Jaylen Waddle (knee) and Tyreek Hill (wrist, illness) are officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the New York Jets. Both players had been listed as questionable, but they will suit up with the AFC's No. 7 seed on the line. While Hill and Waddle are playing Sunday, quarterback Tua […]

Christian Watson Will Not Return Against Bears

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) has officially been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. He suffered a knee injury in the second quarter and the team will play it on the cautious side. Watson finishes the game with one target and no catches. Dontayvion Wicks, Jayden […]

Mason Rudolph Takes Over For Titans In Second Half

Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph took over as quarterback in the second half as Will Levis took a seat. The Titans could only muster up three points in the first half as Levis completed three of his five throws for 31 yards and was sacked once. Both quarterbacks have posted eerily similar stats this year, […]

Christian Watson Suffers Knee Injury, Questionable To Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) left Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears with an apparent knee injury and the team has ruled him questionable to return. The third-year receiver has appeared on the injury report a handful of times this season, so they may take the cautious route with the playoffs right […]

Jordan Love Questionable To Return With Elbow Injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (elbow) exited Sunday's game in the second quarter with what the team is calling a right elbow injury. Love expressed his discomfort after getting hit as he threw the ball and went to the sidelines shortly afterward. He posted 69 yards on 7-for-12 throwing before leaving, and Malik Willis […]

Drake Maye Pulled On Sunday

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was pulled from Sunday's AFC East clash with the Bills. The Pats are playing for draft picks, so the signal-caller will finish by failing to connect on his lone pass attempt. He wasn't the most reliable rookie quarterback during the 2024-25 campaign, throwing for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns, and […]

Yankees, Mariners Have Shown Interest In Gavin Lux

According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners have shown interest in acquiring infielder Gavin Lux. The Yankees will have a hole in their infield at either second or third base, depending where Jazz Chisholm Jr. starts the season. While the Yankees have a few internal options to fill […]

Cubs Likely To Target Another Starting Pitcher

According to Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are "likely" to target another starting pitcher before spring training. According to Sharma, starting pitching has been the priority for the Cubs throughout the offseason. Sharma noted that the Cubs were in pursuit of left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo before he traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. […]

C.J. Stroud Pulled From Sunday's Meeting With The Titans

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completed all six attempts for 50 yards in Sunday's meeting with the Titans. He also threw a touchdown, finding Nico Collins in the first quarter for a two-yard score. The Texans are locked into a spot for the postseason, so Stroud is presumably done for the remainder of the contest. […]

Baltimore Remains In Starting Pitching Market

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles are still looking for upgrades at starting pitcher. The Orioles were unable to resign their ace Corbin Burnes who was eventually signed by the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, the Orioles did bring in right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano from Japan and veteran Charlie Morton on one-year contracts. While […]

Josh Allen Logs One Play In Week 18

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen logged one play in Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. The Bills have already punched their ticket to the postseason, so the move to bench him was expected. The signal-caller had a quality 2024-25 campaign, throwing for 3,731 yards, 28 touchdowns, and a career-low six picks. He added 531 […]

Roki Sasaki Not Expected To Make Decision For Several Weeks

According to Francys Romero, free agent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki is not expected to make his decision until after January 20th. This is just 72 hours before his posting deadline expires. Romero noted that according to a source, the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the favorites to land […]

Cardinals "In The Market" For Setup Reliever

According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Cardinals are in the market for a set-up reliever. The Cardinals have reportedly had discussions with other clubs regarding a trade for third baseman Nolan Arenado which would clear some salary. In addition, earlier this offseason, the Cardinals opted to lose Paul Goldschmidt […]

Josh Jacobs Doesn't Anticipate Massive Workload Sunday

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs acknowledged that he doesn't expect to handle a large number of touches during Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Chicago Bears. "Just being honest, being realistic, I don't see me taking that many carries in this game," Jacobs previously said. "Obviously, I want to play. I'm going to […]

Jaguars Could Be Forced To Go With Complete Overhaul

FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reports that there is a league-wide understanding that a complete overhaul, including parting ways with general manager Trent Baalke, is necessary for the Jacksonville Jaguars to attract top coaching candidates, according to sources. There was a belief a few weeks ago that the Jaguars might retain Baalke, but apparently the organization's […]

Giants Still Evaluating Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen

New York Giants owner John Mara continues to evaluate head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen separately, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. As of Sunday in Week 18, Mara remains undecided on the futures of Daboll and Schoen with the organization. Schultz notes that "exploratory calls and feelers about potential scenarios […]

Kyle Dugger Active To Close Out The Year

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle, quadriceps) is officially active for the Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. However, the team already ruled out cornerback Christian Gonzalez (concussion) after he suffered a concussion in last week's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Dugger has battled multiple lower-body injuries throughout […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/5/25)

It’s great to be back in the swing of things in the NBA, RotoBallers. In these articles, I focus on the top plays, traditionally geared toward cash games. However, with over a decade of NBA DFS experience under my belt—and as someone who rarely dives into cash formats—I'm selecting picks that also typically come with […]

Drake Maye Officially Active Against Bills

As expected, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (hand) is officially active and will start on Sunday against the division-rival Buffalo Bills in the Week 18 regular-season opener. Maye has been dealing with a right-hand injury, and although he was questionable to play, there was never much doubt that he'd be active to close out […]

Xavier Legette Suiting Up For Season Finale

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (hip, wrist) is officially active for Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie had been listed as questionable after finishing last week with back-to-back limited practices. Legette has appeared in 15 contests this season, catching 46 passes for 467 yards and four touchdowns. He typically operates […]