Carson Steele Projected To Make Chiefs' Roster

Nate Taylor of The Athletic projects that Kansas City Chiefs rookie Carson Steele will make the initial 53-man roster as a depth running back or primary fullback. The Chiefs seem to have hit the jackpot with Steele, an undrafted free agent whose physicality is nearly unparalleled at the running back position. Kansas City still lists […]

Noah Gray, Jared Wiley Interchangeable To Open 2024

Kansas City Chiefs tight ends Noah Gray and Jared Wiley "can be interchangeable within the offense as the second tight end in some formations," according to Nate Taylor of The Athletic. Gray had an impressive campaign in 2023, and although Wiley hasn't necessarily stood out in his first training camp, it sounds like the coaching […]

Zach Wilson, Jarrett Stidham Expected To Make Broncos' Roster

The Denver Broncos are expected to carry backup quarterbacks Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham on their initial 53-man roster, according to comments from head coach Sean Payton following Sunday's preseason finale. In discussing the quarterback room of Wilson, Stidham, and rookie Bo Nix, Payton said, "I see the three of them making it." Nix has […]

Jacoby Brissett Injures Shoulder Sunday

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) exited Sunday's preseason finale after taking a sack. He finished his day having completed two of four passes for 19 yards through the air. Drake Maye replaced Brissett and played the remainder of the first half. The Patriots are one of the few NFL teams still holding a […]

Juwan Johnson Starts In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson started in Sunday's preseason finale, marking his first preseason action of the year after opening training camp on the PUP list. The veteran tight end was one of the lone Saints starters to suit up for the game, and his action was short-lived as he was just targeted […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Developing Rapport With Rattler

New Orleans Saints receiver Equanimeous St. Brown had an impressive preseason showing in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans as he fights for a spot on the initial 53-man roster. St. Brown hauled in three catches for 40 yards and a score in the loss, including an impressive over-the-shoulder touchdown grab from rookie quarterback Spencer […]

A.T. Perry Showcases Explosiveness In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints receiver A.T. Perry hauled in two receptions for 67 yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. The second-year receiver flashed as a deep threat as a rookie and continued his impressive run of big plays this preseason. He projects as a starter in three-receiver sets with Chris Olave and Rashid […]

Jacob Kibodi Scores Two Touchdowns In Preseason Loss

New Orleans Saints running back Jacob Kibodi strung together an impressive performance in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. Kibodi carried the ball 12 times for 59 yards and two touchdowns, making his biggest impact yet this preseason. The 25-year-old undrafted rookie out of Louisiana is fighting for a spot on the practice squad with […]

Spencer Rattler Shines In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler was impressive in the team's final preseason game. Rattler completed 7-of-13 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown while also scrambling twice for 13 yards. The 23-year-old had two highlight-reel passes, showcasing the ability to be a future NFL starter. It remains to be seen if he has […]

Jake Haener Draws Start In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener started in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The second-year pro completed 8-of-17 passes for 87 yards while also gaining six yards on a scramble. Haener was outplayed by rookie Spencer Rattler in a pivotal game for the backup quarterback job. The backup will likely be named this […]

Jacob Lopez Fantastic In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Jacob Lopez was tasked with taking the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. The 26-year-old was called upon to make a spot start against one of the best offensive units in the league. Despite that, Lopez held his own as he allowed just one run on two hits over […]

Jackson Merrill Blasts Walkoff Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill came up clutch for his team during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The rookie slugger saved his lone hit of the game for the ninth inning. Merrill blasted a solo home run off right-hander Edwin Diaz to give his team the win. The left-handed slugger is now […]

Shohei Ohtani Avoids Serious Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (forearm) was taken for X-rays after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The good news is that the X-rays were negative, which means Ohtani has likely avoided any serious injuries. Possibly, the Dodgers decide to hold out Ohtani for a day […]

Michael A. Taylor Placed On Waivers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been placed on outright waivers by the organization. This comes after Taylor went 1-for-3 during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. This news shouldn't shock anyone considering Taylor is hitting under .200 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He was signed to a one-year deal […]

Yu Darvish Tosses Simulated Game

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (groin) took the mound for a simulated game on Sunday. The right-hander reportedly looked good as he threw 54 pitches and got 13 outs along the way. Darvish was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday. That being said, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Darvish to be back […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto To Pitch In Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. It was already announced that Yamamoto was going to start on Wednesday, but the location was unknown until now. The 26-year-old is only expected to work two innings during his first outing. It sounds […]

Ricky Pearsall To Practice On Monday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (shoulder) is set to return to practice on Monday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. This is great news considering Pearsall has been sidelined throughout the preseason due to a lingering shoulder issue. However, there is still plenty of time for Pearsall to get ready to play before […]

Kaan Ofli Gets KO'd In TUF 32 Featherweight Finals

Kaan Ofli suffered a second-round knockout loss to Mairon Santos in the TUF 32 featherweight finals, which took place on the main card of UFC Vegas 96. The first round was competitive as Ofli was barely outstruck but had 1:29 of control in the opening round. However, less than two minutes into the second round, […]

Josh Downs Uncertain For Season Opener

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) is uncertain to be available for the season opener, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Downs has been sidelined since he suffered a high-ankle sprain in early August. The 23-year-old appears to be making progress, but he still has more work to do before being ready to play. […]

Mairon Santos Wins TUF 32 Featherweight Title With KO Win

Mairon Santos scored a second-round knockout win over Kaan Ofli on the main card of UFC Vegas 96 in the TUF 32 featherweight finals. Santos barely outstruck Ofli in the first round but was controlled for nearly 90 seconds. However, in the second round, Santos landed a left hook that dropped Ofli and follow-up shots […]

Robert Valentin Loses TUF Finale At UFC Vegas 96

Robert Valentin suffered a second-round TKO loss to Ryan Loder in the TUF 32 middleweight finals on the main card of UFC Vegas 96. Valentin had a lot of success early on as he had Loder's back and was working on a rear-naked choke, but he couldn't lock it in. In the second round, Valentin […]

Ryan Loder Becomes TUF Winner At UFC Vegas 96

Ryan Loder scored a second-round TKO win over Robert Valentin on the main card of UFC Vegas 96 in the TUF 32 middleweight finals. Loder was in a troubling spot early on, as Valentin had his back and was locking in a rear-naked choke. However, Loder got out of it and got to the second […]

Damarri Mathis Carted Off The Field

Denver Broncos defensive back Damarri Mathis (ankle) was removed early during Sunday's preseason finale against the Arizona Cardinals. Mathis had to be carted off the field after suffering what looked to be a bad ankle injury during Sunday's game. The assumption is that the Broncos will have Mathis undergo further testing to determine the severity […]

Angela Hill Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 96

Angela Hill suffered a unanimous decision loss to Tabatha Ricci at UFC Vegas 96 on Saturday. Hill entered the bout as a slight underdog, and the veteran struggled early on as she was outstruck 42-to-35 in the first round. She was then taken down twice in the second round and was controlled for nearly two […]

Tabatha Ricci Wins Decision At UFC Vegas 96

Tabatha Ricci improved to 11-2 as a pro and a 6-2 in the UFC with a decision win over Angela Hill in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 96. Ricci entered the bout as the slight favorite by the time fight night came around. The Brazilian had success striking in the first round, outlanding Hill […]

Charlie Smyth Dealing With Minor Injury

New Orleans Saints kicker Charlie Smyth (groin) didn't suit up during Sunday's preseason contest against the Tennessee Titans. The rookie kicker has been dealing with an ongoing groin issue since Friday. Head coach Dennis Allen said that the team wanted to play it safe and hold Smyth out of this game. In his absence, Blake […]

Pelicans Waive Matt Ryan

The Pelicans waived forward Matt Ryan, the team announced. Since entering the league, he's played for the Celtics, Lakers, Timberwolves, and Pelicans. However, he hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers, averaging just 4.4 points in 63 games. Ryan could find a new team relatively soon. Yet, he'll likely spend most of his time at […]

Bojan Bogdanovic Likely To Be Ready For Camp

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Brooklyn Nets forward Bojan Bogdanovic (foot, wrist) is expected to be ready for training camp on October 1. The 35-year-old began the 2023-24 campaign in Detroit, where he averaged 20.2 points and shot 41.5% from behind the arc. However, after being traded to the Knicks, his […]

Damiere Byrd Released By Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Damiere Byrd has been released by the organization on Sunday. The veteran latched onto the Bills in August after being cut by the Washington Commanders. Byrd spent most of his 2023 campaign on the practice squad with the Atlanta Falcons. He caught his lone pass of the preseason for 20 yards […]

Will Aaron Rodgers Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is a surefire future Hall of Famer. He's provided plenty of help to fantasy managers in the past, both through his own production and by allowing his supporting cast to achieve huge years. Rodgers is nearing the end of his career, but he's looking to make one more run […]