Travis Etienne Jr. Still Managing Ribs Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars running backs Travis Etienne Jr. (ribs) and D'Ernest Johnson (knee) were both listed as limited practice participants on Wednesday. Etienne went into Monday night's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals with a questionable tag because of his ribs but ultimately played and handled 15 touches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Both he... Read More

George Pickens Difficult To Trust On Thursday Night Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been quiet for fantasy purposes in recent weeks and will be looking to turn things around against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Unfortunately for Pickens, the Steelers will be starting Mitch Trubisky at quarterback with Kenny Pickett (ankle) expected to be sidelined for a few... Read More

Optimism That Najee Harris Will Play In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (knee) is listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the New England Patriots following two straight missed practices on Tuesday and Wednesday. However, according to sources, there is optimism that he'll suit up. Harris has yet to miss a game since entering the league in 2021, but... Read More

Diontae Johnson Lacks Upside In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson found the end zone for the second time this season in Week 13 and will be hoping for similar success against the New England Patriots on Thursday night. With Kenny Pickett (ankle) ruled out, Johnson will catch passes from Mitch Trubisky, who targeted the fifth-year wideout nearly 11 times... Read More

Juan Yepez Agrees To Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent first baseman Juan Yepez agreed to a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Yepez will head for D.C. after appearing in the big leagues in each of the last two seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He was more impressive in 76 games in his rookie year in 2022, hitting .253 (64-for-253)... Read More

Rashid Shaheed Absent From Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) didn't practice on Wednesday. The wideout was held without a catch in Week 13 versus the Lions before his day ended abruptly because of a thigh injury. But with a few more practices to go before Sunday's meeting with the Carolina Panthers, he still has a shot... Read More

Jaylen Warren A Fantasy RB2 Against Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has cooled off significantly over the past two weeks after a dominant stretch from Weeks 9 through 11 and will be looking to bounce back against the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Although the Steelers are optimistic that Najee Harris (knee) will suit up, Warren could still be... Read More

Derek Carr Back On The Field Wednesday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (head, rib, shoulder) practiced on Wednesday. Although it was only a limited session, it's still a positive development, considering the 32-year-old suffered a concussion in the Week 13 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Of course, he remains in concussion protocol, so he's not out of the woods just yet.... Read More

Angels Sign Willie Calhoun To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels signed outfielder Willie Calhoun and right-hander Travis MacGregor to minor-league deals with spring training invites on Wednesday. Calhoun had a .712 OPS with the New York Yankees in 2023 and has played parts of seven years in the majors with the Yankees, Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants. MacGregor has never... Read More

Elijah Mitchell Dealing With A Knee Issue

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is dealing with a knee injury. However, this isn't rare for the 26-year-old, who's missed time because of knee issues over the years. For now, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Sunday's NFC West battle with the Seahawks. That said,... Read More

Jake Browning - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning's first victory of the decade came last Monday as he made his second career start. The 27-year-old looked great against the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing 32 of 37 passes for 354 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. He also made... Read More

Puka Nacua Listed As Limited For Wednesday's Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (shoulder) was listed as limited for Wednesday's practice. However, head coach Sean McVay reported otherwise, stating the wideout did "everything" in the session. The 22-year-old briefly exited the Week 13 meeting with the Cleveland Browns after landing hard on his shoulder. But he eventually returned and finished the... Read More

De'Anthony Melton Will Play On Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (illness) was originally listed as probable so the fact he was upgraded to active doesn't come as a huge surprise. He'll be back in the starting five along with a fully healthy Sixers squad for the first time since Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) first got injured. Melton's fantasy value will... Read More

Dean Wade Will Return Wednesday In Limited Capacity

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (ankle) has missed the last six consecutive games but has been upgraded from questionable to active on Wednesday. He will take the floor against the Orlando Magic but he's going to come off of the bench in a limited capacity for his first game back. Wade likely won't be a... Read More

Isaiah Likely - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Ever since arriving in the NFL, Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been one of the most appealing handcuffs at the tight end position. While not nearly on the same level as Mark Andrews, Likely has shown that he can handle a heavy... Read More