Four Catches For John Metchie III In Wild-Card Win

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III was the second option in the Houston passing offense on Saturday, catching four passes for 28 yards in a 32-12 victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Alabama product was targeted eight times, which tied receiver Nico Collins for the most on the team, but brought in only […]

Kyle Lowry Out For Fourth Straight Game

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will miss a fourth consecutive contest on Sunday against Orlando. The veteran guard is battling a hip sprain, and it's unclear when Lowry will be able to make a comeback. On Friday, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said there is no timeline for Lowry's return. There appears to […]

C.J. Stroud Rebounds To Help Texans Advance

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud shook off an awful first-half interception to finish 22 of 33 passing for 282 yards and a touchdown in helping his team defeat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the Wild Card Round. The sophomore quarterback also ran for 42 yards, which included a 27-yard scramble in the second quarter, […]

Tyler Higbee Ready For Larger Role

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee sustained a catastrophic knee injury last year in the Wild Card round against the Lions, but the veteran has worked his way back and is ready to contribute to the passing game as the Rams return to the same round on Monday Night Football against the Vikings. Higbee […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Listed As Probable For Sunday

Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will likely be available for Sunday's contest against Philadelphia, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Left knee soreness forced Caldwell-Pope to make an early exit against Milwaukee on Friday, but it seems that it is not a serious issue for the veteran. Due […]

Big Day For Nico Collins In Wild-Card Win

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins put together a massive performance on Saturday in a Wild-Card win against the Los Angeles Chargers, catching seven of his eight targets for 122 yards and a touchdown. The Texans overcame some early sloppiness to secure their second postseason victory in as many seasons, with the star receiver leading […]

Texans D/ST Hits Paydirt Against Bolts

The Houston Texans defense/special teams came up huge on Saturday in their Wild-Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers by recording four sacks, picking off quarterback Justin Herbert four times, returning one of the interceptions for a touchdown, and blocking an extra-point attempt for two points in a 32-12 victory. Herbert threw only three interceptions […]

Jordan Whittington Brings Intriguing Upside

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington showcased some big-play potential last week in the regular season finale, and the Rams may need to be more aggressive in this week's matchup against the Vikings on Monday Night Football of the Wild Card Round. The sixth-round pick from Texas was involved early in the season when […]

Joe Mixon Recovers To Help Houston Ice Victory

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon overcame a rare fumble by helping his team secure victory with a 100-yard rushing effort and a game-clinching touchdown in the Texans' 32-12 win against the Los Angeles Chargers in a Wild-Card playoff game. In total, the first-year Texan finished with 106 rushing yards on 25 carries and caught […]

Jalen Suggs To Remain Out Sunday

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (back) will sit out a fifth straight game on Sunday against Philadelphia. He has landed on the shelf after sustaining a lower back strain against Toronto on Jan. 3. Suggs' next chance to return comes on Jan. 15 against Milwaukee. However, the team has ruled Suggs out indefinitely, so it […]

Paolo Banchero Not Listed On Injury Report Ahead Of Sunday

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's clash with Philadelphia. Orlando's star man returned from a torn oblique on Friday against Milwaukee, putting up 34 points with seven rebounds, three assists, one block, and a pair of steals. He logged only 27 minutes due to a playing time […]

Chargers Rule Out Denzel Perryman In Wild-Card Game

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman (elbow) has been officially ruled out of the team's Wild-Card playoff game against the Houston Texans due to an injury sustained while tackling Houston running back Joe Mixon. The veteran linebacker has missed most of the past seven weeks due to injury, and ultimately wasn't able to complete the […]

Joel Embiid Listed As Questionable For Sunday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando. The former MVP has been out for three games, but 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has labeled him day-to-day, giving hope that Embiid is close to returning. The 76ers could undoubtedly use an extra big body, with Andre Drummond (toe) also […]

Miles McBride Probable For Sunday

New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (hamstring) is considered probable for Sunday's matchup against Milwaukee. After missing five games with a hamstring strain, McBride returned to action on Friday versus Oklahoma City and is expected to remain in the lineup for Sunday's fascinating clash. Coming off the Knicks bench, McBride has averaged 9.7 points, 2.7 […]

Gary Trent Jr. Questionable For Sunday's Action

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Gary Trent Jr. (hip) has landed on the injury report with a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's game against the Knicks. After suffering a left hip flexor strain, Trent Jr. might be out of action for only the third time this season. He's been a valuable bench scorer for the Bucks, netting […]

Khris Middleton Likely To Play Against Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is expected to suit up on Sunday versus the Knicks, with the team listing him as probable for the game. Middleton was out on Monday against Toronto due to ankle tendinitis but has been a regular in the lineup following his season debut in December. Since returning to […]

Damian Lillard Listed As Probable For Sunday

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Knicks. The star guard has been dealing with a calf contusion for a bit, but the injury hasn't significantly impacted Lillard, who has notched 25 or more points in all three outings this week. Lillard has shot close to 43 percent […]

Coby White Questionable Against Sacramento

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (neck) is questionable for Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Kings due to a cervical strain. White has been excellent for the Bulls in his first action of the New Year, averaging 21.4 points, 2.4 boards, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 4.0 three-pointers in 31.6 minutes over his last five games. […]

Chargers' Cam Hart Questionable To Return

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Cam Hart (shoulder) is questionable to return to the team's Wild-Card game against the Houston Texans, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Hart went down after a collision and immediately went to the locker room upon sustaining the injury. The fifth-round rookie from Notre Dame has carved out a role […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Meeting With Knicks

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will likely be good to go against the Knicks on Sunday, as the team has listed him as probable for the big matchup. Antetokounmpo has not been slowed down by right patella tendinopathy all season, and he should be ready for another big outing on Sunday. The former MVP […]

Ayo Dosunmu Doubtful Against The Kings

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (calf) appears to be nearing a return since he was listed as doubtful instead of out for the Bulls' Sunday matchup against the Kings. Dosunmu has been sidelined since December 23 but has been ramping up his on-court activity. He was very productive before his injury, especially when filling in […]

Justice Hill Active For Saturday

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (concussion) is officially active ahead of Saturday's Wild-Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hill will be back in the mix after missing the last two games due to a concussion. He has cleared the league's concussion protocol and should have his normal workload during Saturday's game. Normally, Hill doesn't […]

Torrey Craig Remains Out Sunday

Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will miss a sixth straight game with a right lower leg contusion that has sidelined him since December 30. Craig averaged just 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in his nine games this season and averaged 12.3 minutes per contest. The veteran did flash upside with 18 points in […]

Aaron Gordon Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Sunday

Denver Nuggets forward/center Aaron Gordon (calf) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Sunday's action against Dallas. He has missed nine games and is nearing his return, but it might not come in Sunday's matchup. Russell Westbrook has been starting in Gordon's place over the last couple of weeks. He will likely […]

De'Aaron Fox Could Return For The Kings On Sunday

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (glute) could return on Sunday afternoon when the Kings visit the Bulls. Fox was also listed as questionable for Friday's game in Boston and even went through shootaround before being ruled out before tip-off. He has missed three straight games for Sacramento, but the Kings have kept right on winning, […]

Jamal Murray Considered Questionable For Sunday

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray (knee) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Dallas. The Canadian star played only 16 minutes in Friday's win against Brooklyn due to left knee soreness and might now drop out of the lineup for the first time in three weeks. Russell Westbrook has benefited on previous occasions when Murray […]

Patriots Expected To Hire Mike Vrabel As Head Coach

The New England Patriots are reportedly nearing a deal to make former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel their next head coach. The two sides have been negotiating a deal and barring anything foreseen, Vrabel will be in New England next season. Vrabel was the favorite to land in New England after the team moved […]

Tim Hardaway Jr. Available To Play Against Toronto

Detroit Pistons guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (back) will be able to return to the floor for the Pistons on Saturday night when they host the Raptors. Hardaway was originally listed as questionable after being a late scratch for Thursday's contest due to back tightness. He had been starting for Detroit and getting a little more […]

Vikings D/ST A Solid Wild-Card Option

The Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams is a solid play against the Los Angeles Rams, albeit with a slightly diminished ceiling. Minnesota's defense was a turnover machine this year, and it was elite against opposing offenses' rushing attacks. In addition to leading the league in turnovers forced with 33 (24 INTs), the Vikings shut down opponent's […]

Nikola Jokic Listed As Probable For Sunday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (illness) has been listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup against Dallas. The multi-time MVP continues to battle an illness, but he was able to return from a two-game absence on Friday versus Brooklyn, and the probable tag suggests that Jokic will likely be good to […]