Ivica Zubac Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has entered the league's health and safety protocols. This is certainly frustrating news with the Clippers already losing backup center Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) and many others due to protocols. That being said, Serge Ibaka is expected to move into the starting five now. He has been productive off the […]

Lou Williams Removed From Injury Report

Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran guard has cleared COVID-19 protocols and is allowed to return to the court. The Hawks are certainly happy to have Williams back since they've been destroyed by injuries and protocols. That being said, […]

Dennis Schroder Ruled Out For Friday

Boston Celtics guard Dennis Schroder has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He recently cleared COVID-19 protocols, but is headed right back into it. Luckily, Marcus Smart (hand) is no longer of the injury report and will see an extended role with Schroder sidelined. Smart will be a must-have option and […]

DK Metcalf Back To A Full Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) was back to a full practice on Thursday after resting his foot on Wednesday. Metcalf has been managing a foot injury that he suffered way back in Week 4, but it hasn't caused him to miss any games. He will be active for the Week 17 game against […]

Austin Reaves Removed From Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been ramping up his conditioning since being sidelined due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The rookie guard has shown flashes of solid play, but not enough to warrant rostering in most […]

Another Limited Practice For Elijah Mitchell

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was limited in practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Mitchell has split the first-team repetitions with Jeff Wilson Jr. this week, so it's looking like the 23-year-old will return in Week 17 against the Houston Texans for the first time since Week […]

Avery Bradley Might Sit Out On Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley (head) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He suffered a head contusion during Wednesday's contest, but managed to play 33 minutes during that game. Bradley hasn't been much of a fantasy option this season, but has played significant minutes in the rotation. His […]

Marquise Brown Misses Practice With Illness

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (illness) missed practice on Thursday with an illness. Wideout Devin Duvernay (ankle) was limited after missing Wednesday's practice. Brown is worth watching, as many players have missed practices in recent weeks with illnesses, only to be placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list later on. If Brown were to be placed […]

Aaron Jones Limited Again This Week

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) has started off Week 17 with two straight limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday. Jones has been listed on the injury report since missing the Week 11 game due to a knee injury, but he hasn't missed any additional time. However, while he's been playing, he's been […]

DeVonta Smith - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith has some nice upside in a Week 17 matchup against the Washington Football Team. He's struggled with consistency this season, but it hasn't really been his fault. The Eagles offense has focused on the running game and has only passed when necessary, leaving Smith with fewer targets than […]

Shake Milton Available For Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton is available for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. The young guard has cleared the league's health and safety protocols and is allowed to return to action. Actually, Milton cleared COVID-19 protocols a few days ago, but has been building up his conditioning. His return could mean a slight decrease […]

Jalen Hurts - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has an excellent matchup against the Washington Football Team in Week 17. Hurts has been a QB1 11 times this season and has an excellent chance for a 12th on Sunday. The Washington defense was destroyed by the Cowboys last week and should be easily shredded by Hurts either through […]

Aaron Rodgers Has Yet To Practice This Week

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) hasn't practiced this week, but he should be just fine to suit up on Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17. Rodgers hasn't been practicing much since suffering a broken pinkie toe, but he's played through the injury the last five games and has 16 touchdowns […]

Sam Bennett Sits Out Thursday's Contest

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against Tampa. He logged 14:38 and had an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers and there weren't any reports of an injury, but it seems like Bennett is carrying some kind of a knock. We should know more after the […]

Erik McCoy Placed On COVID-19 List

The New Orleans Saints added starting center Erik McCoy to the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday and activated defensive ends Carl Granderson and Jalyn Holmes from the list. McCoy is just another addition to the team's growing COVID-19 list, and he's unlikely to be active for Sunday's game against the division-rival Carolina Panthers. With McCoy likely […]

Robin Lopez Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Orlando Magic center Robin Lopez has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and won't suit up against the Bucks. Orlando is short-handed as it is, so losing another body certainly isn't ideal. Nonetheless, Wendell Carter Jr. should handle most of the minutes in the middle on Thursday night, with Moritz Wagner potentially in line to […]

David Rittich Makes A Rare Start

Nashville Predators goaltender David Rittich will log only his fifth start of the campaign on Thursday against Columbus. The Predators have been riding Juuse Saros hard all season, but they are finishing off a back-to-back set here and it's given Rittich an opportunity to make an impact. He's won both of his last two starts, […]

D'Andre Swift On Track To Return In Week 17

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (shoulder) put in his second full practice of the week on Thursday. Head coach Dan Campbell said earlier this week that he expected Swift to return in Week 17 against the Seattle Seahawks, and Swift's two full practices so far backs up that statement. The 22-year-old suffered a shoulder […]

Cowboys Defense Looks For Another Strong Week

The Dallas Cowboys defense will take on the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17 and will look for their fifth straight fantasy performance as a top-four defensive unit. Starting in Week 13, the Cowboys defensive unit has finished as a top-five fantasy option. For the season, they've been in the top 12 in all but three […]

Spencer Dinwiddie Not Available Against The Cavs

Washington Wizards guard Spencer Dinwiddie has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and will not be available against the Cavaliers. Fortunately, Bradley Beal is back after a three-game absence because of the same designation, and with Raul Neto on the protocols' list as well, he should handle most of the ball-handling duties versus Cleveland on […]

Another Missed Practice For Jared Goff

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (knee) is trending towards his second straight missed game after missing another day of practice on Thursday. Goff has yet to practice this week after missing last week's game due to COVID-19. Unless he gets back on the practice field on Friday, it'll likely be Tim Boyle leading the Detroit […]

Antti Raanta Heads Out For His Eighth Start

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Antti Raanta will record his eighth start of the season in Thursday's very favorable matchup against the struggling Canadiens, looking to improve a 4-2-1 record. Raanta has flipped between wins and losses all season and he was defeated by the Canucks in his last start, so history is pointing towards a victory […]

Mark Ingram II Pops Up On Injury Report

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram II (knee) was added to the Week 17 injury report on Thursday when he practiced on a limited basis. Ingram has dealt with knee issues this year -- he missed the Thanksgiving game with a knee injury -- and the fact that he was merely limited on Thursday […]

Malcolm Subban Gets His Third Sabres Start

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Malcolm Subban will make his third start of the season on Thursday against the Islanders. Things haven't worked out well for the 28-year-old so far, as he enters the matchup with a 0-1-1 record. Subban had a shocker in his debut, giving up six goals on 25 shots against Carolina, before frustrating […]

Greg Zuerlein - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is a solid choice for Week 17 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys will be taking on the Arizona Cardinals in what should be a relatively high scoring game. Zuerlein kicked eight extra points in Week 16 but didn't have a chance to kick a field goal. He should have fewer extra […]

Bradley Beal Will Return Versus Cleveland

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal will return on Thursday evening against the Cavs. The veteran has missed his previous three outings because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols and had been riding a questionable tag heading into the contest against a Cleveland team that recently lost Ricky Rubio (knee) for the year. Unquestionably, the Wizards […]

Dalton Schultz - Week 17 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz dropped off the fantasy radar for a little bit but he's moved back into the TE1 ranks over the past two weeks and will look for a third week in a row in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals. Schultz was the TE5 in Week 15 and the TE2 […]

Tre'Quan Smith, Ty Montgomery Miss Practice Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Tre'Quan Smith (chest) and Ty Montgomery (back) both missed practice on Thursday. It was Smith's second straight day on the sidelines, while Montgomery was added to the injury report on Thursday. Two straight missed practices for Smith doesn't bode well for his chances of playing on Sunday against the Carolina […]

Patrik Laine Returns For Columbus

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine (oblique) is set to make his first appearance since Nov. 3 on Thursday against the Predators. The Finnish sniper had a very productive start to the season before getting knocked out of the lineup with an oblique strain. He managed to rack up 10 points in nine games with […]

Cedi Osman Won't Play Versus Wizards

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman won't suit up on Thursday evening against the Wizards while remaining in COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old has missed his last two contests, and even if he is cleared sometime within the next few games, he will likely need some time to increase his conditioning level. Darius Garland […]