Jakeem Grant Sr. Dealing With An Illness

Chicago Bears wide receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (illness) was unable to practice on Thursday with a non-COVID-19-related illness. There's a non-COVID bug going around the Bears locker room this week, but Grant should be OK to play on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings if he can get back on the practice field on either […]

Cole Kmet Misses Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (illness) did not take part in practice on Thursday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. There is a non-COVID illness going around the Bears locker room this week, as eight players, including Kmet, were out sick on Thursday. If Kmet is able to practice at some point in the next […]

Derwin James Questionable To Return Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Thursday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. His questionable status was announced deep into the fourth quarter, so there's a good chance we won't see him again Thursday night. It's concerning for James moving forward, though, […]

David Montgomery, Khalil Herbert Out Sick

Chicago Bears running backs David Montgomery and Khalil Herbert both missed practice on Thursday due to non-COVID-19-related illnesses. It's something to watch with Chicago's backfield, but Montgomery and Herbert should both be available on Monday if they can get back on the practice field either Friday or Saturday. Montgomery had only 10 carries for 42 […]

Tomas Tatar Snaps Out Of Slump Thursday

New Jersey Devils left-winger Tomas Tatar finally got on the board Thursday night for New Jersey. The forward snapped a five-game point drought with a goal and an assist. Tatar also had two takeaways to go with the two shots on goal. The left winger is now up to six goals and 14 points in […]

Jack Hughes Tallies Goal In Another Loss Thursday

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes scored on Thursday night at home against the Vegas Golden Knights. Hughes opened the scoring just 101 seconds as he beat Robin Lehner clean. It was his fifth goal of the season in just 11 games. The center enjoyed several more quality scoring chances on the night but no […]

Adam Thielen Still Not Practicing

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) missed practice on Thursday. Thielen is dealing with a high ankle sprain and could very well miss another game this Monday against the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's hopeful that Thielen will be able to play to close out Week 15 action, but fantasy […]

Dylan Coghlan Steps Up With Two Points Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Dylan Coghlan is starting to make a bit of a name for himself. He scored the first Vegas goal midway through the first period then added an assist later in the 5-3 road victory for the Golden Knights. Coghlan got one past Mackenzie Blackwood 10:27 into the first period on the […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Making Progress

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after he was held out on Wednesday. Humphrey was inactive in the Week 14 win over the New York Jets, but his limited practice on Thursday gives him a chance to return this Sunday against the Tampa […]

Jonathan Marchessault Scores, Adds Helper In Win Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center Jonathan Marchessault continued his brilliant 2021-22 season with another goal and assist on Thursday. The 5- 3 win over the New Jersey Devils also saw the forward fire four shots on goal with four scoring chances. While he has not been the power-play force he had been, Marchessault now has 13 […]

Browns Defense A Mid-Tier Option Vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns defense will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. Cleveland's defense has been playing better of late, although they will be without rookie cornerback Greg Newsome (concussion), who has already been ruled out. To make matters worse, key defenders John Johnson, Tak McKinley, and Ronnie Harrison are all […]

Sammy Watkins Practices In Full Thursday

After being limited in Wednesday's practice, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) was able to practice in full on Thursday. It means that, barring a Friday setback, he should be active in Week 15 against the Green Bay Packers. Already not much of a fantasy option as the No. 3 receiver behind Marquise Brown […]

William Karlsson Nets Two Points In Win Thursday

Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson scored the first of two Vegas goals 33 seconds apart in the third period. That helped spearhead the Golden Knights to a 5-3 win on Thursday night in New Jersey. Karlsson also added an empty-net helper late in the game as well. The center had gotten off to a […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has struggled with his accuracy of late as he has missed five field goals over his past seven games. McLaughlin will look to get back on track when he takes on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. Las Vegas has been generous to opposing kickers this season, […]

Travis Homer On Track To Play Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (hamstring) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Homer has been out two of the last three games due to injury, but he's been a full-go this week and should be available this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. Alex Collins is now on the […]

David Njoku - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will return to the field in Week 15 after missing last week's contest while on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Njoku could see an increased role in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders as Cleveland could be down several key pieces in the passing game, including Jarvis Landry and Austin […]

DK Metcalf Missing Again Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receivers DK Metcalf (back, foot), Freddie Swain (ankle, personal) and Dee Eskridge (foot) all missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Metcalf has been resting his injured foot early in the week since Week 4, but his back injury is new, and fantasy managers should now be worried […]

George Kittle Gets Back On The Practice Field

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (knee) was back on the practice field on Thursday, getting in a limited session. It comes on the heels of a DNP on Wednesday in which the Niners were likely just resting their start tight end. Barring some sort of setback with his sore knee, Kittle should be […]

Chris Daukaus Has A Big Opportunity In Main Event

Already racking up quite the list of names on his resume, Chris Daukaus (12-3) will enter the main event of Saturday's UFC card against a former title contender in Derrick Lewis. Daukaus is a perfect 4-0 since signing with the UFC, with all four of those wins coming by knockout/TKO and three of those ending […]

Derrick Lewis To Square Off With A Dangerous Opponent

Coming off of a vacant interim heavyweight title defeat in August, Derrick Lewis (25-8) returns to the Octagon looking to close out 2021 with a big win on Saturday. Prior to his title loss, though, Lewis was on a four-fight winning streak, with two of his wins being knockout victories. Known for his big power, […]

Elijah Mitchell Still Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Elijah Mitchell (concussion, knee) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Mitchell hasn't practiced or played since he suffered a concussion in Week 13, and he's trending in the wrong direction so far this week. If he cannot get back on the field on Friday, the 23-year-old […]

Rashard Higgins - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins could be in line for a larger role in his team's Week 15 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns are likely to be extremely short-handed on offense with COVID-19 ripping through the organization over the past week. Among the players affected are quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Case […]

Belal Muhammad Can Take A Huge Jump In The Rankings

Belal Muhammad (19-3) has gone six straight bouts without a loss and steps into Saturday's co-main-event slot with a chance to earn a victory over a former title contender in Stephen Thompson. In his most recent outing, Muhammad secured a unanimous-decision win over another former title challenger in Demian Maia in June. A grinding-style fighter […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at home in Week 15. With the Week 14 ankle injury suffered by Kareem Hunt, Johnson will slide back into the No. 2 running back role behind Nick Chubb for the Saturday afternoon contest. While Chubb can be expected to see the […]

Melvin Gordon III Limited Again Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (hip, thumb) put in his second straight limited practice on Thursday. Gordon sprained his thumb in the Week 14 win over the Detroit Lions, but he returned to that contest and is fully expected to play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 28-year-old was once again Denver's […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 15

Welcome to Week 15 of the WR/CB Matchup chart. Congratulations to everyone who made the playoffs. It's only Thursday, but it's already been a busy news week. Following the latest news about injuries and absences will definitely give you opportunities to get an edge. Any WRs who miss Week 15 would open up targets for […]

Tee Higgins Looks Good To Go For Week 15

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle) was able to practice in full on Thursday after he was limited in Wednesday's session. Higgins should be just fine to play in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos, barring a setback in Friday's practice. The 22-year-old second-year wideout has been absolutely amazing in the last three games, […]

Key Fantasy Football Data from Week 14

It's playoff time! The NFL bye weeks are over and we have just four weeks left on the schedule, which means it is go-time for fantasy football. Time to put all your chips on the table. Just because we're in the playoffs doesn't mean it is time to stop looking backward. Week 14 was another […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Risers and Fallers for Week 15

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As many of you prepare for your Week 15 matchups, an expanding assortment of tools is available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge during this critical week. Those results are contained in this weekly statistical breakdown of […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones could be lined up to operate as his team's No. 1 wide receiver in Week 15 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Browns have been hit hard by COVID-19, with most of their offensive starters, including Jarvis Landry, landing on the Reserve/COVID-19 list this week. If Landry can't get […]