Geno Smith Throws Two Touchdowns In Week 1 Win

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith went 23-for-28 for 195 passing yards and two touchdowns against the Denver Broncos. Smith came out the gates strong, going 17-for-18 and throwing both of his two touchdowns in the first half to put the Seahawks up 17-13 going into halftime. The 31-year-old played admirably against a tough Broncos defense […]

Mac Jones Expected To Play In Week 2

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (back) wants to be ready in time for their Week 2 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The early indication is that Jones will suit up next week. The 24-year-old is reportedly dealing with back spasms from a hit during the Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins. It sounds […]

Royce Freeman Rejoins Texans

The Houston Texans have decided to bring back running back Royce Freeman. This is the second time the Texans have brought back Freeman since cutting him in late August. The veteran back is expected to stay on the practice squad for now. However, Freeman could quickly join the mix, assuming things don't get better for […]

Harrison Butker Misses Monday's Practice

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (ankle) didn't suit up for practice on Monday. The 27-year-old rolled his ankle during the opening kickoff on Sunday. That forced the Chiefs to lean on safety Justin Reid for kickoffs and two extra points. Luckily, Butker was able to return during the second quarter. Fantasy managers shouldn't be […]

Damien Williams Avoids Serious Injury

Atlanta Falcons running back Damien Williams (ribs) is believed to have avoided serious injury. The 30-year-old mentioned his ribs are sore, but he didn't suffer any broken ribs during their contest with the New Orleans Saints. Williams was forced to exit in the first quarter of Sunday's loss. It sounds like he should be good […]

Tony Gonsolin Still Experiencing Forearm Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Sunday but he is still reportedly experiencing soreness in his right forearm. Gonsolin has been sidelined since August 29 with a strained forearm. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he is confident that Gonsolin will be back by the playoffs, although he went […]

Is O.J. Howard A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 2? Waiver Wire Outlook

Houston Texans tight end O.J. Howard had a terrific opening week performance. The former Alabama star scored 17.8 PPR fantasy points, making him one of the top scoring tight ends in Week 1. While he had a strong performance last week, Howard has never been a fantasy-relevant player. The six-year tight end scored 33.5 PPR […]

Matt Ammendola Signs With Chiefs Practice Squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New York Jets kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad on Monday. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker injured his ankle during a Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals and his status is questionable for Week 2's Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Butker isn't ready to […]

T.J. Watt Could Return In Six Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral) got some good news on his pectoral injury on Monday. It is believed that Watt will not need surgery and the injury will not end his season, although he is still getting additional medical opinions. Watt could be able to return to the field in as few as […]

Dameon Pierce Needs To Work On Pass Protection

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce turned in a quiet NFL debut, seeing just 12 touches compared to Rex Burkhead's 19 in a 20-20 tie with the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Head coach Lovie Smith told reporters on Monday that Pierce still needs to get better at pass protection and pass-catching skills. Smith stated, […]

Jamal Adams Carted To Locker Room Monday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) suffered an injury and was carted to the locker room during his team's Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos. Adams injured his knee during the game and is doubtful to return. Adams made three tackles and had one pass defended in the contest before departing early. Expect […]

Connor McGovern To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Connor McGovern (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain in the Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night and is projected to miss two to four weeks, according to a person with knowledge of the injury. The Cowboys think that McGovern could return sooner than later because it's […]

Donovan Smith Suffers Hyperextended Elbow

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) suffered a hyperextended elbow in the Week 1 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. It will be a pain-tolerance issue as to how quickly he'll be able to return, according to head coach Todd Bowles. The good news is that the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom […]

Anthony Averett Needs Surgery On Thumb

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Anthony Averett (thumb) suffered a broken right thumb in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday and will need surgery, according to a source. Averett will likely miss at least a month, which is why the Raiders chose to place him on Injured Reserve. The […]

Keenan Allen, Donald Parham Jr. Listed As DNPs Monday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring), tight end Donald Parham Jr. (hamstring) and cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) were all listed as DNPs for Monday's estimated practice report. Allen injured his hamstring in the Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday in the first half, but there remains a small chance […]

KJ Hamler Active On Monday Night

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) is officially active for the Week 1 season opener on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Outside linebacker Randy Gregory (shoulder) is also active and will be making his Broncos debut. Hamler suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 of 2021, but he is ready to roll […]

Kenneth Walker III Inactive In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) is inactive in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Walker was listed as questionable for the season opener, but he was always more of a long shot to suit up after he had hernia surgery in the middle of August. The 21-year-old second-rounder […]

Elijah Mitchell Won't Need Surgery, Jeff Wilson Jr. Now No. 1

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) will miss roughly eight weeks with an MCL sprain that he suffered in the second quarter of the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. Mitchell won't need surgery, but he was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. Jeff Wilson Jr. […]

Dak Prescott Has Successful Surgery On Thumb

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (thumb) had successful surgery on Monday to stabilize his fractured right thumb, according to a source. He's now looking at a possible return for either the Oct. 30 game against the Chicago Bears or after the bye week on Nov. 13 against the Green Bay Packers. Prescott is expected to […]

Najee Harris "Should Be Good To Go" For Week 2

Tests on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' foot came back negative on Monday, and there is a belief that he "should be good to go" for a Week 2 matchup against the New England Patriots, according to a source. Harris dealt with a Lisfranc sprain to the same foot during training camp, and it's […]

Aroldis Chapman Fans Three In Rehab Outing

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) tossed a scoreless and hitless inning on Sunday for Double-A Somerset, walking one and striking out three in the process. It was Chapman's first minor league rehab outing, but he's expected to return to the Yankees bullpen early this week, barring any setbacks. The 35-year-old southpaw has […]

MacKenzie Gore Goes 1 2/3 Innings In Rehab Start

Washington Nationals rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) made his first minor league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Sunday and tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits while striking out none and walking none. It was Gore's first game since late July while with the San Diego Padres. The 23-year-old southpaw made his first […]

Jon Gray Activated And Starting Monday

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jon Gray (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Tyson Miller to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Gray will make his return to the rotation on Monday against the Miami Marlins in the second game of a doubleheader after being sidelined since early August […]

Anthony Rendon Takes Batting Practice Monday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) took batting practice on the field on Monday, and it's looking more likely that he could return at some point before the end of the season, which would allow him to start serving his five-game suspension. The 32-year-old had surgery on his right wrist on June 21, […]

Hunter Greene To Start For Reds This Week

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Hunter Greene (shoulder) said that his next start will be with the Reds this week after all went well on his minor league rehab assignment. It's likely that Greene will return from the 15-day injured list to start this weekend against the St. Louis Cardinals, which wouldn't be the greatest matchup […]

Justin Verlander Playing Catch Monday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) is with the team on their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers and is playing catch in right field at Comerica Park. Verlander is hoping to return from the 15-day injured list to make a start during this weekend's series against the Oakland Athletics. The 39-year-old right-hander threw […]

Cooper Criswell Brought Up To Start Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays added right-hander Cooper Criswell to their active roster on Monday and also added right-handers Javy Guerra and Kevin Herget to the active roster. In corresponding moves, the Rays optioned right-handers Calvin Faucher and Luis Patino to Triple-A Durham and placed left-hander Brooks Raley on the restricted list. Criswell is scheduled to […]

Oneil Cruz Not Starting On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Cruz is just getting a normal day of rest against Reds left-hander Mike Minor. The 23-year-old Dominican is hitting just .227/.275/.462 on the year in 251 at-bats, but he's been red-hot in the month of September. Cruz […]

Phidarian Mathis To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Washington Commanders rookie defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (knee), who injured his knee in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, is dealing with a torn meniscus and will have season-ending surgery, according to sources. It's a blow to the interior of Washington's defensive line this year, but the promising second-rounder is expected to make […]

Krys Barnes Believed To Have High Ankle Sprain

Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (ankle, calf), who was carted off in Week 1 on Sunday with his right leg in an air cast, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain and calf injury, according to a source. Barnes will miss some time, but the initial hope is that he could be […]