Pavel Zacha Ready To Rock Tuesday

Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha (upper body) is set to make his return to the lineup after missing the last three games due to an upper-body injury suffered December 9. Zacha will return to a prime spot, centering Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak on the first line while assuming his role on the first powerplay […]

Charlie McAvoy Likely Returning Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing the previous four games with an upper-body injury suffered December 7. McAvoy took morning skate and head coach Jim Montgomery said he is likely in, but they are going to wait and see how he feels at game […]

Cale Makar Will Miss Another Game Tuesday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (lower body) didn't skate Tuesday morning and will be out against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the third game Makar has missed with what was called a "nagging" lower-body injury. Although it doesn't sound serious, the Avs have taken a cautious approach with their stud blueliner. Makar has 37 […]

Adin Hill Won't Go On Road Trip

Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill (undisclosed) isn't expected to be with the team for their upcoming four-game road trip. Hill may have re-aggravated a pre-existing lower-body injury that kept him out for seven games, but that has yet to be confirmed. The lefty is 10-2-2 with a sparkling 1.93 GAA, .933 SV%, and 12.1 […]

Justin Houston Released By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have released veteran edge rusher Justin Houston. The four-time Pro Bowler has been on the Injured Reserve list since November 4 due to a hamstring injury, but he reportedly is willing to play again this season for a contending team. According to NFL media's Field Yates, teams would only owe Houston $194,000 […]

Is Michael Pittman Jr. Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Michael Pittman Jr., Zack Moss, Ja'Marr Chase. Three players who were likely lineup locks for the fantasy playoffs, only to suffer an injury during their respective games on Saturday. Injuries can derail an entire matchup, missing out on critical points against other great fantasy lineups. That's the beauty and pain of the game that we […]

When Will Ja'Marr Chase Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has not been in contention for the No. 1 overall fantasy receiver in 2023 like most had hoped for. However, he's still been ultra-productive and delivered huge spike weeks. After 15 weeks of action, the third-year pro ranks sixth in total fantasy points among wideouts. Unfortunately, Joe Burrow suffered […]

Florio's Football Show: Everything You Need for Week 16!

Michael F. Florio goes over the big list of waiver wire targets for Week 16 before diving into the top streamers of the week and the players you should plan on starting and sitting this week. Get everything you need to get your team Week 16 ready, before your waivers even run! Be sure to […]

Rams Designate Ronnie Rivers To Return From Injured Reserve

The Los Angeles Rams designated running back Ronnie Rivers (knee) to return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, opening his 21-day window for the team to officially activate him from IR. Rivers will return to practice this week after spraining the PCL in his knee way back in Week 6. The 24-year-old is probably unlikely to […]

Ja'Marr Chase Won't Practice Tuesday, Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said the team is taking it day to day with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) and he won't practice on Tuesday. "We'll see as the week goes," Taylor said. A report surfaced on Monday night that Chase is likely to miss some time after spraining the AC joint in […]

Panic Mode: Week 16 Fantasy Football Busts, Start/Sit Concerns and Analysis for Bijan Robinson, Austin Ekeler, DeAndre Hopkins, and more (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 16 "Panic Mode" analysis. Jorden Hill digs into players that have disappointed so far and have some fantasy football managers in "Panic Mode". He analyzes some difficult Cut List Candidates and Start/Sit decisions for Week 16 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to tune […]

Geno Smith Set To Play In Week 16

Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that quarterback Geno Smith (groin) will have a full week of practice and play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Smith missed his second straight game in Monday's upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles, but he was active as an emergency […]

Bears Receivers Backing Justin Fields

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields got the support from teammates after the team's 20-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 on Sunday, which dropped them to 5-9 with a 3% chance to make the playoffs. Fields went 19-for-40 for 166 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions (both on Hail Mary attempts). "Justin is […]

Jets Say Aaron Rodgers Wants To Play

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said on Monday that quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) wants to play again this season, but Saleh adamantly refused to comment on whether Rodgers will actually see the field again this year with the Jets officially eliminated from postseason contention. It remains unlikely that the four-time MVP will play […]

Eagles Hand Defensive Play-Calling Duties To Matt Patricia

The Philadelphia Eagles gave defensive play-calling duties to senior assistant Matt Patricia over defensive coordinator Sean Desai in their 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. Head coach Nick Sirianni said after the game that Patricia now has final say over the defense. Players were notified of the change early last week and […]

Is Marquise Brown Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown has had a frustrating season with both injuries and lack of production as he currently sits with 51 catches for 574 yards and four touchdowns this season.  Brown hasn't practiced in two weeks and has left mid-game now in back-to-back weeks with a heel injury, however. This of course […]

Video: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (Fantasy Football 2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 16 waiver wire pickups. 2023 fantasy football waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB in Week 16! Anthony Aniano brings you This week's must-add fantasy football free agents & pickups -- potential waiver wire winners heading into Week 16 for running backs, wide receivers, […]

Geno Smith To Start In Week 16 If He's Healthy

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Drew Lock led the team to a 20-17 upset win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night, but head coach Pete Carroll confirmed that Geno Smith (groin) will start on Sunday in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans as long as he's healthy. "Yeah," Carroll said. "Geno's our starter." Smith missed […]

Is Jayden Reed Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Green Bay Packers rookie wideout Jayden Reed has been a surprising star for fantasy football in 2023, posting 54 receptions for 592 yards and six touchdowns and rushing 11 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns. In half-PPR leagues, he is the overall WR26 after having a WR73 ADP in preseason drafts. The Michigan State […]

Arthur Smith Could Stick Around Into 2024

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank referred to the 2023 season as "Year 3 of a three-year plan" when it came to head coach Arthur Smith, and Smith is now 20-28 in his three seasons at the helm in Atlanta. This was supposed to be the year the Falcons started to finally make progress, but they […]

Desmond Ridder Done In Atlanta?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder is being benched for Taylor Heinicke for the second time this year, likely signaling an end for him as the starter long-term in Atlanta. Dating back to 2022, Ridder has started 16 games, going 8-8 while completing 63.3 percent of his passes for 3,236 yards, 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. […]

Demarcus Robinson (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After getting targeted 10 times last week, Demarcus Robinson saw a sharp drop in targets this week down to three, but the production was still there as he found the end zone for the third game in a row. He has a […]

Jameson Williams (WR, DET) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: So far, Jameson Williams' NFL career has been a lot of boom and a lot of bust. He's made some big plays at times, but he hadn't really had a game where he saw serious volume. Before Week 15, he had more […]

Taylor Heinicke To Start Over Desmond Ridder In Week 16

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start over Desmond Ridder this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16, according to a team source. It's the second time this year Ridder has been sent to the bench, this time coming on the heels of his sixth red-zone turnover […]

Michael Mayer (TE, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Is Las Vegas' passing attack a newfound juggernaut or a one-week wonder buoyed by the badness of the Los Angeles Chargers’ lay-down defense? The rookie has tons of tools and potential, making him a long-term fantasy find in dynasty leagues, but he […]

Tanner Hudson (TE, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tanner Hudson keeps quietly posting solid games with backup quarterback Jake Browning throwing to him.  Fun fact -- Hudson has caught 33 of the 39 passes tossed in his direction. Another fun fact -- his next game is against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense […]

Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler Higbee returned after a one-week absence and harpooned the burgeoning fantasy worth of understudy Davis Allen. Matthew Stafford’s top tight end has scored two touchdowns over his past three games and should find himself with advantageous matchups with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua getting double-teamed on the […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson has been a disappointment after having a career year in 2023, so watching him post 38 receiving yards and a TD against the N.Y. Giants this past Sunday was a pleasant surprise. The problem for Johnson is New Orleans […]

Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gerald Everett is never going to win you a fantasy league, a DFS tourney, or even a game in your standard league. He just does enough so he will not lose you a game. With Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, and Donald Parham Jr. all out, Everett […]

Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not to be confused with Tyler Kroft, Kraft has been making Packers fans and fantasy footballers forget all about the injured Luke Musgrave. Green Bay’s other rookie tight end has 121 yards and a score over his past two games and has taken advantage […]