Alvin Kamara's Week 18 Status To Be Determined By Medical Staff

New Orleans Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi reiterated on Monday that running back Alvin Kamara (knee) still wants to play before the end of the 2024 regular season this Sunday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18. While Kamara has not been ruled out for the regular-season finale, Rizzi said the final […]

Cody Martin Ruled Out For Monday

Charlotte Hornets guard/forward Cody Martin (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday versus Chicago. This comes as no surprise, as Martin was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. The Hornets also won't have the services of LaMelo Ball (ankle, wrist) and Brandon Miller (ankle), so players like Josh Green and Seth […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Fine After Aggravating Chest Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest) aggravated his chest injury in the Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday but checked out OK after the game. Valdes-Scantling was injured in the fourth quarter and never returned. MVS missed the Week 16 loss to the Green Bay Packers because of his […]

Davion Mitchell Listed As Questionable For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Mitchell is in danger of missing his second contest in a row due to an illness. He last suited up on December 26th, posting six points, five assists, and two steals in 27 minutes on the floor. […]

Jalen Smith Good To Go Monday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (ankle) will play against Charlotte on Monday. He returns to the lineup from a one-game absence after initially being listed as questionable for the contest. Smith has had a decent month, but his fantasy value is very limited due to the presence of Nikola Vucevic. He has averaged 8.3 points […]

Jalen Brunson Cleared To Face Wizards

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson (calf) has been cleared to play on Monday versus Washington. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to right calf tightness. Brunson just cooked the Wizards for 55 points on Saturday and should be in line for another productive outing, as Washington sits among the […]

Kyle Kuzma Returns To Wizards Lineup

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (ribs) will return to action on Monday versus the Knicks. A left rib injury has kept Kuzma off the court for 12 games. Kuzma has struggled to stay healthy all season, making just 12 appearances. He has scored 15.8 points per game while grabbing 5.6 rebounds. Jordan Poole (hip) is […]

Is Tua Tagovailoa Out For The Season? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is the QB20 for the year, averaging 16.5 fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he has struggled to stay healthy. The star quarterback missed four games earlier this season with a concussion after taking a massive hit in the Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. However, he has played well […]

Kendre Miller In The Concussion Protocol

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a concussion in the Week 17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Miller didn't play the entire second half and finished with only four touches and 19 scrimmage yards. The Saints were also without starter Alvin Kamara […]

RJ Barrett Out Tuesday Versus Celtics

According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (illness) won't suit up against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Barrett felt ill during Sunday's game versus the Hawks and didn't practice on Monday. With the 24-year-old sidelined, Bruce Brown will likely see an uptick in minutes after making his regular-season debut on Sunday. He posted […]

Chris Olave Will Practice This Week, Still Trying To Return In Week 18

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) will practice on Wednesday. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi said that Olave is one of the team's injured players asking to return for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The head coach said that Olave has been looking like the […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily College Fantasy Football (12/31/24)

We are onto the final day of 2024! It has been a fun season, but now we are winding down. We only have two more of these classic slates after today. This is the largest, so let's enjoy it (those frustrating opt-outs be darned). We begin in Tampa with the ReliaQuest Bowl between Alabama and […]

Alexandre Sarr Active Versus Knicks

Washington Wizards forward/center Alexandre Sarr (illness) will be in action against the Knicks on Monday. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness, but Sarr will try to play through it. The rookie big man produced 12 points, six rebounds, five assists, and one block in 32 minutes in Saturday's […]

Brandon Miller Remains Out On Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller (ankle) remains out for Monday's meeting with the Bulls. From a statistical standpoint, Miller has had a fantastic 2024-25 campaign, averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals. Unfortunately, he'll now miss his ninth game of the year on Monday night. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Cody Martin (knee) also […]

Jordan Poole Will Not Play On Monday

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Knicks. He will sit out a second consecutive game due to a hip contusion. Poole's absence in the same matchup on Saturday allowed Malcolm Brogdon to move back to the starting unit. He had one of his better games of […]

Miles Sanders Not Ruled Out For Week 18

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was cleared to play last week, and head coach Dave Canales said he's looking forward to getting Sanders onto the practice field this week. Sanders is not being ruled out from playing in the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The 27-year-old is […]

LaMelo Ball Out Again On Monday Night

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play against the Bulls on Monday. The 23-year-old has played great this season, averaging a career-high 30.1 points. However, he will now miss his 10th game of the 2024-25 campaign. Fortunately, the Hornets don't play again until Friday versus the Pistons, so Ball has more time to recover. […]

Key Takeaways from NFL Week 17: Giants Fumble No. 1 Pick, Barkley Eyes History, Bengals Still Alive, and more...

Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books, and boy were there some interesting developments. The NFL playoff picture came into clearer focus, records are being challenged (and broken), and the contenders are separating from the pretenders. In this article, we'll react to some of the week's biggest news, answer some difficult […]

Bryce Young, Other Starters Will Play For Panthers In Week 18

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that quarterback Bryce Young and the team's other starters will play in Week 18 against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. "We have one more week to finish strong," Canales said. The Panthers were eliminated from postseason contention a while back, but their regular-season finale isn't […]

Chuba Hubbard Won't Need Surgery On His Calf

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) will not require surgery for his strained calf. Hubbard was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve last week and will miss the final two games of the 2024 regular season. It's a downer to end what was a brilliant campaign for […]

Gradey Dick Questionable For Tuesday Against Celtics

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. Dick is in danger of missing his sixth game of the season due to hamstring tightness. The 21-year-old hasn't missed a contest since December 6th. If he is unable to go, though, […]

Josh Giddey Available Versus Charlotte

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) will play versus the Hornets. The 22-year-old recently missed four games. However, he returned for Saturday's contest against the Bucks, finishing with 23 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block. With Zach LaVine (toe) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) both sidelined on Monday night, Giddey could be […]

Ravens Say Justice Hill Will Play On Saturday

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Monday that running back Justice Hill (concussion, illness)is just sick and will be available to play in the Week 18 regular-season finale on Saturday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns. Hill did not play on Christmas Day last Wednesday in the blowout win over the Houston Texans due […]

Josh Allen Won't Play Much In Week 18

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Monday that the team will play "some starters" in what will be a meaningless Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday against the division-rival New England Patriots. McDermott also said that quarterback Josh Allen, the front-runner to win the MVP award, will start the game, but his appearance […]

Karel Vejmelka Takes On Kraken Monday

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka will be the man between the pipes for the team on Monday against Seattle. He gets the nod for the first leg of a back-to-back, with Jaxson Stauber likely working on Tuesday against Edmonton in the final game of 2024. Vejmelka has been in good form throughout the campaign […]

Ayo Dosunmu Downgraded Versus Charlotte

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) won't play on Monday against Charlotte. He is expected to be re-evaluated in 10 days after recently suffering a right Soleus strain. However, fantasy managers had some hope he would play after he was listed as doubtful on the league's official injury report. But as expected, Dosunmu won't suit […]

Zach LaVine Ruled Out On Monday Night

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (toe) won't play on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. He was listed as probable. However, the veteran has a toe injury, which regressed during shootaround on Monday. With Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also ruled out, Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey, and Coby White should be the favorites to lead the way on […]

Jake Walman Out On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (lower body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Walman, who has notched an impressive 25 points (five goals, 20 assists) in 31 outings, has resumed skating but isn't ready to rejoin the lineup. Henry Thrun has worked on the first defensive pairing during Walman's absence, […]

Larry Nance Jr. Will Undergo Surgery On His Hand Thursday

The Atlanta Hawks announced that forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (hand) will undergo surgery on Thursday after imaging confirmed a fractured fourth metacarpal bone in his right hand. A recovery timetable has yet to be provided, but the 31-year-old will likely miss several weeks after playing very well in December. Despite Nance's upcoming extended absence, Onyeka Okongwu […]

Jrue Holiday Questionable Versus The Raptors

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (shoulder) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Raptors. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right shoulder impingement, keeping him off the floor for the C's previous three contests. With Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) also sidelined in the last two games, Sam Hauser, recently amassing nine points, three assists, and one […]