Should I Pickup Jerome Ford or Kendre Miller? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

There's a solid group of running backs available for waiver wire claims heading into Week 16, which isn't something we're accustomed to seeing, generally. Usually, backfield situations are mostly worked out by now, but par with the course for the NFL, injuries can always shake things up. There are suddenly very interesting waiver wire options […]

Seahawks Hopeful Kenneth Walker III Will Return In Week 16

Per Kole Musgrove of USA Today, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is hopeful that running back Kenneth Walker III (calf) will be able to return for next Sunday's outing against the Minnesota Vikings. The third-year back has been shelved for a few weeks now since injuring his calf and ankle in Week 13's win […]

Manel Kape Gets Back In The Win Column

After a disappointing performance in his last fight against Muhammad Mokaev, Manel Kape got back in the win column by defeating Bruno Silva via third-round TKO. While Silva was looking to knock Kape out with every punch that he threw, Kape was tagging Silva with blistering combinations in succession. The fight was marred by multiple […]

Cubs, Yankees Still Apart On Money In Trade Talks Involving Cody Bellinger

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that there is still a money gap in the trade talks for outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger with the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees. Heyman describes the situation as a matter of "who blinks first," if ever. A trade could still go down between the two clubs this […]

Bruno Silva Gets TKO'd At UFC Tampa

Bruno Silva suffered a third-round TKO loss to Manel Kape on the main card of UFC Tampa on Saturday. Prior to this bout, Silva had won four straight. Against Kape, Silva was dominated for the entirety of the fight, until he got TKO'd in the third round. Throughout the fight, Silva landed a few low […]

Should I Pickup Tyjae Spears or Tank Bigsby? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

The running back position is quite scarce in fantasy football, and due to injuries to star RBs like David Montgomery (knee) and Alvin Kamara (groin), teams advancing in the playoffs may already be looking for replacements. There could also be managers who need more depth at the position, just in case. Tennessee Titans running back […]

Lenyn Sosa Hitting Well In The Venezuelan Winter League

Chicago White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa is enjoying a hot winter in the Venezuelan Winter League, currently slashing .392/.451/.765 with nine home runs for the Leones del Caracas. The 24-year-old was Chicago's ninth-ranked prospect in 2023, but had a rough 2024 campaign before turning it around in September. Through the end of August, Sosa […]

What Time is Monday Night Football? Week 15 NFL Schedule

Monday Night Football wraps up every week of NFL action, and this week, we have another double-header. These games are important -- this late in the season, many matchups have serious playoff implications, so there's still plenty of reason to watch the contests that remain. We're lucky enough to have a divisional matchup coming up […]

Browns "Hopeful" Cedric Tillman Can Return In Week 16

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "hopeful" that wide receiver Cedric Tillman (concussion) can return and play in Week 16 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals this coming Sunday. Stefanski said that Tillman is "getting better" after sustaining a concussion in the team's Week 12 upset win over the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The 24-year-old […]

Tuco Tokkos Remains Winless In The UFC

Tuco Tokkos suffered a unanimous decision loss to Navajo Stirling on the main card of UFC Tampa on Saturday. Tokkos is 0-1 in the UFC and coming off a first-round submission loss to Oumar Sy back in May. Aside from landing a few takedowns, Tokkos was dominated for the majority of the fight. In 15 […]

Browns "Hopeful" David Njoku Can Play In Week 16

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he's "hopeful" that tight end David Njoku (hamstring) can play in Week 16 against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Stefanski said that Njoku is "getting better" after he was forced to sit out of the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs after injuring his hamstring the previous […]

Pirates Sign Infielder Nick Solak To Minor-League Contract

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed infielder Nick Solak to a minor-league contract. The 29-year-old was drafted in the second round by the Yankees back in 2016, but has spent time in six different organizations since then with Pittsburgh being his seventh. The right-handed hitter debuted with the Rangers in 2019, slashing .293/.393/.491 with a 126 […]

Navajo Stirling Wins His UFC Debut

Navajo Stirling extended his win streak to six by defeating Tuco Tokkos unanimously at UFC Tampa, held at Amalie Arena on Saturday. Stirling entered the bout as the favorite was fresh off his victory on Dana White's Contender Series. Stirling had a dominant performance against Tokkos and was even close to finishing his opponent, but […]

Patrick Mahomes Diagnosed With Mild High-Ankle Sprain, Still Week-To-Week

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) has been diagnosed with a mild high-ankle sprain following tests on Monday and is still considered week-to-week after being injured late in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to sources. With the Chiefs facing the Houston Texans on Saturday in Week 16 and […]

David Moore Barely Contributes In Week 15 Loss

Carolina Panthers wide receiver David Moore didn't stand out at all in the Week 15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, catching two of his four targets for 19 receiving yards. In a game in which the Panthers offense struggled against the rejuvenated Cowboys defense, Moore failed to capitalize after rookie receiver Xavier Legette […]

Browns Not Ready To Name Starting QB For Week 16

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was non-committal on the team's starting quarterback for their upcoming Week 16 contest versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. "Anything related to Cincinnati I'll update you guys as we get into the week," Stefanski said. The Browns benched Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter of their 21-7 loss to the […]

Mariners Sign Drew Pomeranz To A Minor-League Deal

The Seattle Mariners have signed pitcher Drew Pomeranz to a minor-league contract. Pomeranz hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021 when he underwent Tommy John surgery and experienced setbacks in his recovery efforts. The 2024 season was spent in the Dodgers' organization, although the lefty tossed only nine innings for the Triple-A affiliate. The veteran […]

Mack Hollins Catches Just One Pass In Week 15

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins snapped a two-game touchdown streak in the 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions on the road in Week 15 on Sunday. Hollins was targeted just three times in the high-scoring affair and was able to come down with one grab for a gain of seven yards. The dud performance […]

Desmond Ridder Expected To Start On Monday Night

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder is expected to make his first start of the season on Monday night against his old team, the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. Aidan O'Connell (knee) is listed as questionable with a bone bruise in his knee. He's expected to work out before the game to test his knee, […]

David Montgomery Dealing With Torn MCL, Could Be Done For The Year

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) suffered a torn MCL in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and could miss the rest of the season, including the playoffs, according to sources. Montgomery is undergoing further testing on Monday and will also receive a second opinion to […]

Vikings Open To Giving Sam Darnold A Contract-Extension

Given how well quarterback Sam Darnold has played in 2024, the Minnesota Vikings have not ruled out offering him a contract for next season despite widespread belief that they will let Darnold walk and hand the job to J.J. McCarthy (knee), who was drafted in the first round in April, according to sources familiar with […]

David Montgomery Out Indefinitely With MCL Injury

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) injured his MCL in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is now out indefinitely, according to sources. Montgomery is undergoing additional testing on Monday and will also get a second opinion, but he could be lost for the remainder of the season. It's […]

Rangers Sign Pitcher Michael Plassmeyer To Minor-League Contract

The Texas Rangers have signed pitcher Michael Plassmeyer to a minor-league contract. The 28-year-old was drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round back in 2018, and has been with Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and spent 2024 in Pittsburgh's organization. The lefty made his MLB debut with the Phillies in 2022 and made a […]

Allen Lazard Has No Catches On Four Targets

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard did not record a catch on four targets in Sunday’s 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. On a day when the Jets offense put up 414 yards, Lazard could not capitalize on any of them. The silver lining for Lazard was that he was third on the team […]

Ranking The Best Potential CFP National Championship Matchups

We're less than a week away from the College Football Playoff beginning, with Indiana visiting Notre Dame on Friday night in the first game of the new 12-team tournament. Looking ahead, there are a number of championship matchups with varying degrees of appeal to them. Fans would care a lot more about No. 1 Oregon […]

Patrick Mahomes Non-Committal On Week 16 Status

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is unsure if he'll be available for the Week 16 contest this coming Saturday against the Houston Texans after injuring his right ankle in the Week 15 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Head coach Andy Reid said Mahomes' ankle isn't broken, but it's believed he's dealing […]

Mike Williams Sees Two Targets In Loss On Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams put up a dud in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Williams saw two targets and hauled in one catch for 15 yards. In a game where the Steelers were (+5.5) underdogs and expected to throw more playing from behind, they could only muster up 128 yards through […]

Carlton Davis Will Undergo Surgery On His Broken Jaw, Out Indefinitely

Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis (jaw) will undergo surgery on his broken jaw, which will sideline him indefinitely. The Lions' list of defensive injuries continues to pile up after their Week 15 loss against the Buffalo Bills. The Lions have ruled Alim McNeill (knee) out for the season. Khalil Dorsey (ankle) is dealing with an […]

Wil Lutz Makes Only One Field Goal, Keeps Perfect Streak Alive

Although it wasn't the best fantasy day for Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz in the 31-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Week 15, he did extend his streak of perfection to four straight games. Lutz nailed his lone field-goal attempt on the day from 44 yards out and was also successful on […]