Gordon Hayward Leaves Game With Hamstring Soreness

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (hamstring) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Hayward experienced hamstring soreness during the fourth quarter and was promptly ruled out. Given his injury history, it would not be surprising to see the Hornets take precaution with Hayward. If Hayward were to miss any time […]

Bills-Bengals Suspended After Damar Hamlin Collapses

The Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals has been temporarily suspended following a scary situation involving safety Damar Hamlin. Hamlin made a tackle during the first quarter and then collapsed on the field. The team medical staff gave Hamlin CPR on the field before he was taken away in an […]

Zion Williamson Leaves Game With Hamstring Strain

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hamstring) was ruled out of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a hamstring strain. Williamson appeared to suffer the injury at some point in the fourth quarter and it was severe enough for him to be ruled out. Naji Marshall would likely be inserted to the starting […]

Alperen Sengun To Play On Monday

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (back) will suit up for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The young big man missed their last game on Saturday due to lower back pain. He'll return to the starting lineup on Monday, so fantasy managers can get him back in their lineups. Bruno Fernando will head back to […]

Joel Embiid To Play On Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (back) is available for Monday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The superstar big man was considered questionable earlier in the day due to back soreness. It appears he's good to go and shouldn't be limited during this contest. Embiid was fantastic during their last meeting against the Pelicans. Hopefully, […]

Fred Vanvleet Returns On Monday

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is available for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old was forced to miss two games due to a back issue, but is ready to go on Monday. Fellow guard Gary Trent Jr. will remain in the starting five alongside Vanvleet. That being said, Malachi Flynn will head […]

Lonnie Walker IV To Miss Monday's Game

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (tailbone) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old will miss his second straight game due to a tailbone contusion. In his absence, Troy Brown Jr. and Austin Reaves should see additional playing time. Between the two, Reaves is the much better fantasy […]

Falcons Release Cameron Batson

The Atlanta Falcons released practice-squad wide receiver Cameron Batson on Monday after he was booked and charged with five crimes stemming from his arrest early on Saturday morning. Batson was charged with assault, battery, aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer when engaged on official duty, removal of a weapon from a public official and […]

Kawhi Leonard Uncertain For Monday

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (illness) has been added to the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Miami Heat. The superstar forward is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, which could sideline him for this game. His absence would mean more playing time for Terance Mann and Norman Powell. Both players should […]

Jordyn Brooks Suffers Torn ACL

Seattle Seahawks standout linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 17 win over the New York Jets, according to a source. Obviously, he will miss the rest of the season, which would be a big blow if the team is able to win in Week 18 against the Los Angeles Rams […]

D'Angelo Russell Questionable For Monday's Game

Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The star guard is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. The team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. His absence would open up more playing time for Austin Rivers and […]

Kevin Love, Caris LeVert To Start On Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love and guard Caris LeVert will move into the starting five for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. These two will move into the starting unit with Darius Garland (thumb) and Evan Mobley (ankle) missing their second straight contest. Both Love and LeVert are strong streaming options after posting great outings […]

Tom Brady, Starters Expected To Play In Week 18

Despite already clinching the NFC South division, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that the plan is for the team to play their starters in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, including 45-year-old quarterback Tom Brady. "We can get better at a lot of things, so right now, we […]

Mike White Should Be Good For Week 18

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that quarterback Mike White (ribs) is fine and should be ready to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins after dealing with some normal soreness after the Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks that eliminated the team from playoff contention. With […]

James Conner's Injury Is "Nothing Major"

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (shin) is considered day-to-day with his shin injury, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The head coach called Conner's injury "nothing major" and said that X-rays came back negative. The 27-year-old was injured in the fourth quarter of the Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons but still managed […]

Tony Pollard To Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (thigh) will return to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Pollard was held out of last Thursday's win over the Tennessee Titans, but he could be on track to return for the Week 18 regular season finale against the Washington Commanders in a game in which […]

Tua Tagovailoa Not In Team's QB Plans For Week 18

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Monday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) is not part of the team's QB plans for the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets, while Teddy Bridgewater (pinkie) and rookie Skylar Thompson are. Tagovailoa remains in the concussion protocol after missing Week 16, while […]

Bears Considering Sitting Justin Fields In Week 18?

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said the team is considering whether to play quarterback Justin Fields in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. "The health of the football team, the entire health of the team to me is ... where we were two weeks ago is different than […]

Jake DeBrusk Delivers Winter Classic Victory For Boston

Boston Bruins winger Jake DeBrusk netted both goals as the team came from behind to beat Pittsburgh 2-1 in the 2023 NHL Winter Classic on Monday. He tied the game 7:46 into the third period when Kasperi Kapanen had given the Penguins the lead and DeBrusk then managed to notch the decisive goal with 2:24 […]

Tristan Jarry Injured In Winter Classic

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry suffered a lower-body injury in Monday's Winter Classic against Boston. He was forced to leave the crease due to the injury with 4:30 left in the first period. Jarry was playing a good game before being forced to exit, saving all eight shots he faced. Casey DeSmith took over the […]

Should I Pick Up Jarrett Stidham For Fantasy Football Week 18? Waiver Wire Outlook

With the Las Vegas Raiders benching veteran quarterback Derek Carr in Week 17, third-year pro Jarrett Stidham got the starting nod for the Raiders against the San Francisco 49ers. An offseason acquisition from the New England Patriots, Stidham had attempted just 13 passes for Las Vegas this season. However, he outperformed every expectation against the […]

Rasmus Sandin Expected Back On Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (neck) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against St. Louis. He has watched the last four games from the sidelines due to a neck issue. Sandin is enjoying a nice campaign at both ends of the ice, having tallied 14 points in 33 games with 33 shots, […]

Patrik Laine On Track To Return Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is set to rejoin the lineup Tuesday versus Ottawa. He was back in practice Monday, skating with Johnny Gaudreau and Kent Johnson. Laine has had health issues all season, skating in only 20 games. He has tallied nine goals and seven assists in the […]

Ryan O'Reilly Out With A Broken Foot

St. Louis Blues center Ryan O'Reilly has suffered a broken foot and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. He sustained the unfortunate injury whilst blocking a shot in Saturday's matchup against Minnesota. It's a fresh blow for O'Reilly during a miserable campaign. He exits the lineup after having a horrible run of one point in […]

Vladimir Tarasenko Ruled Out For At Least Four Weeks

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (hand) will miss at least four weeks of action after the team placed him on Injured Reserve on Monday. He is set to undergo re-evaluation on a right-hand injury in four weeks' time. Tarasenko's injury leaves the Blues without their third-best scorer. The Russian sniper has managed 29 […]

Is Jakobi Meyers Healthy Or Injured? Week 18 Fantasy Football Injury Update

As the NFL heads into Week 18 and the final week of the regular season, there are lots of notable players banged up. While many fantasy leagues wrapped up their championship finals last week, there are some managers still battling it out. New England wide receiver Jakobi Meyers left the Patriots' Week 17 game against […]

Darren Helm Set For Season Debut

Colorado Avalanche forward Darren Helm (hip) will make his season debut Monday against the Golden Knights. His first appearance of the season got delayed because Helm underwent abductor surgery. The veteran will be a good addition to the Avalanche bottom six and the penalty kill. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect a lot from Helm, who […]

Ravens Not Happy About Gus Edwards' Snap Count

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh didn't like the fact that running back Gus Edwards only played nine offensive snaps in the Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night after going for 99 yards in Week 16 against the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards carried the ball only three times for two yards, while […]

Ravens Don't Know If Lamar Jackson Will Practice This Week

The Baltimore Ravens don't know whether quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) will be ready to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, which could be for the AFC North title. Jackson has been out four straight games due to a PCL sprain on Dec. 4 against the Denver Broncos, […]

Cole Beasley To Be Active Again In Week 17

The Buffalo Bills elevated wide receiver Cole Beasley and offensive lineman Alec Anderson from the practice squad to the active roster for the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. The 33-year-old will play in his third straight game for the Bills, but he hasn't been much of a factor so far […]