D'Andre Swift Officially Inactive Versus Giants

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Swift had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday, but he found himself trending in the wrong direction ahead of kickoff. With Swift sidelined, Kenneth Gainwell is in line to operate as […]

Zach LaVine Probable Versus Charlotte

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (foot) is expected to play on Monday against Charlotte. The 28-year-old had been sidelined for over a month because of a foot issue. But he returned on Friday versus the Hornets, the first of a back-to-back between the clubs, and finished with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. It […]

Christian Watson Inactive For Regular Season Finale

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. He had been listed as questionable and there was some optimism that he would play despite missing Friday's practice. In the end, though, Green Bay will hold him out for one more week. This marks Watson's fifth […]

Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks Suiting Up Against Bears

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Jayden Reed (chest) and Dontayvion Wicks (chest) are active for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Both players had been listed as questionable but were trending in the right direction after practicing all three days this past week. Reed, Wicks, and Romeo Doubs should all see significant opportunities this week […]

Isiah Pacheco Active In Emergency Role Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (quadricep, shoulder) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. He had been listed as questionable and, as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport noted earlier, is expected to occupy an emergency role on Sunday. This means that Pacheco will likely operate as the Chiefs' No. 3 […]

Jimmy Butler Out Again On Monday Night

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (toe) remains out on Monday against the Houston Rockets. Fantasy managers didn't expect Butler to be out this long, although it's anyone's guess when he'll be back in the lineup. At any rate, without him, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro will remain the top offensive options versus Houston. But there's […]

Patrick Mahomes Officially Inactive Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) is inactive for Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. This was widely expected given that the Chiefs have already secured an AFC West title and have no reason to jeopardize the health of their key starters. Mahomes finishes the regular season having completed 67.2 percent of his […]

Franz Wagner Out Again On Sunday

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is out again for Sunday's game against Atlanta. The 22-year-old tweaked his ankle in Wednesday's double-overtime meeting with the Sacramento Kings and didn't play on Friday versus Denver. Chuma Okeke got the start in his place, finishing with seven rebounds, three points, one steal, and one block. Of course, […]

Zach Pascal Suiting Up Versus Seahawks

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zach Pascal (hamstring) is officially active for Week 18 versus the Seattle Seahawks. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction after logging limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Nevertheless, he has caught just four passes for 19 yards this season and remains off the fantasy […]

Goga Bitadze Questionable Versus Atlanta

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (illness) remains questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man has been under the weather, and he missed Friday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. Wendell Carter Jr. (knee) was also unavailable, so Moritz Wagner moved into the starting lineup. He played well, amassing 19 points, 11 […]

Brock Purdy Inactive For Week 18

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Rams. This was widely expected given that San Francisco has already secured the NFC's No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the conference championship. Sam Darnold should start in place of Purdy, who will be joined on the […]

Sam LaPorta Won't Return Sunday

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He initially exited during the second quarter and was carted to the locker room. There is concern for a serious knee injury here, though additional testing will be required before the Lions provide […]

Shaedon Sharpe Won't Have A Minutes Cap On Sunday

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will see a full workload in Sunday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. The 20-year-old is averaging 16.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this season, a significant improvement from the 2022-23 campaign, his rookie season. But he battled a groin injury at the end of December, keeping him off […]

Anfernee Simons To Log Full Workload Against Brooklyn

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons won't face a minutes cap in Sunday's meeting with the Brooklyn Nets. The 24-year-old missed three games because of an illness but returned for the January 3 matchup with the Dallas Mavericks, the first of consecutive games between the teams. However, he was limited to 27 minutes or fewer […]

Travis Kelce Won't Play In Week 18

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (coach's decision) has been ruled out for Week 18 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Kelce is healthy, but given that the Chiefs have already clinched first place in the AFC West, there's no reason to risk the health of their star veteran. Kelce finishes the year with 984 […]

Sam LaPorta Carted To Locker Room, Return Questionable

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) exited during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He was carted to the locker room and is officially questionable to return. LaPorta's foot seemed to snag the ground while he was being tackled, which led to his knee hyperextending. It was a concerning sight […]

The Bears Have Not Come To A Decision On Justin Fields' Future

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields has an uncertain future with the team, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Bears via their trade with the Carolina Panthers have the number one pick in the upcoming NFL draft. Per Rapoport, the team will evaluate the incoming QB class as part of their draft process. This has […]

NFL Inactives Week 18: Which Teams Are Resting Starters? Who's Sitting and Playing

The 2023 NFL season seems like it just started, but all of a sudden, Week 18 is here. As always in Week 18, there are a handful of teams that cannot improve their playoff seeding, nor can they fall down the standings. In this situation, franchises often opt to rest their key starters, negating all […]

NFL Playoff Picture - Clinching Scenarios and Which Games Matter for Week 18

After an eventful week in the NFL, we are just one week away from the start of the playoffs. The playoff picture is finally taking shape, and we are gaining insight into where each team will stand in the postseason. The AFC East title and two wild-card spots are still up for grabs in the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Likely To Start For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell figures to draw the start in the backfield on Sunday in the team's Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants with lead back D'Andre Swift (illness) expected to be inactive. Swift was a late addition to the team's injury report this week, and with the Eagles […]

T.J. Watt Dealing With Grade 2 MCL Sprain

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's (knee) brother, J.J. Watt, said that his younger brother is facing a best-case scenario after getting hurt in Saturday's Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens because he's dealing with a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Everything else in Watt's knee is intact, so he's expected to only need a couple […]

Kenneth Gainwell, Boston Scott, Rashaad Penny: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 18

The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the best rushing offenses and offensive lines in the NFL, meaning their starting running back will always have fantasy intrigue. Although Jalen Hurts has a firm grip on the goal line carries, the running backs can produce explosive plays with wide-open running lanes at any point in a game. […]

Tee Higgins Officially Out In Week 18

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is officially inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, as expected. Higgins was listed as doubtful on Friday's final injury report, so fantasy managers should have already been ignoring Higgins everywhere for the final game of the year. The 24-year-old tweaked […]

Pharaoh Brown Active Against Jets

Despite being listed as questionable to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets on Sunday, New England Patriots tight end Pharaoh Brown (ribs) is active. It's notable mainly because starting tight end Hunter Henry (knee) will close out the year with his third straight absence. With Henry still out, […]

Sean Manaea Signs Two-Year Deal With The Mets

Free-agent left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea has signed a two-year, $28 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal includes an opt-out after the 2024 season as well. The 31-year-old lefty was solid with the San Francisco Giants last season, finishing with a 4.44 ERA (3.90 FIP), 1.241 WHIP, and 128:42 K/BB over 117 2/3 […]

Tyquan Thornton Out, DeVante Parker Active

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (ankle) has officially been ruled out for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the New York Jets, while receivers DeVante Parker (ribs) and Matthew Slater (hamstring) will play. All three receivers were listed as questionable coming into this one. Thornton finishes his second season in […]

Allen Lazard A Healthy Scratch Again

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard will fittingly end his first year with the team in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New England Patriots as a healthy scratch on Sunday. He was a full participant all week despite dealing with an illness and was removed from the final injury report on […]

Will Levis Inactive For Season Finale

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis (foot) is officially inactive for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Levis missed Week 16 due to a sprained ankle but returned in last week's loss to the Houston Texans and injured his foot early in the contest. Even if Levis was able […]

D'Andre Swift Not Expected To Play In Week 18

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (illness) is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. With Swift sidelined, Kenneth Gainwell is in line to operate as the Eagles' lead running back. Notably, he's averaging 4.3 catches […]

Zay Jones Making His Return Against Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (hamstring, knee), who was questionable to play on Sunday, is officially active for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Tennessee Titans on the road in a must-win game. Jones will return following a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury and should have a significant role now […]