Micah Parsons Expected to Play in Week 1

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Micah Parsons (back) is expected to play in Week 1 when the Packers face the Detroit Lions. Parsons has been dealing with a back injury throughout the week but is expected to play through the injury. The star defenseman was a limited participant during Thursday's session, but is on track […]

Jalen Carter Ejected from Thursday's Contest

Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter was ejected from Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The former first-round pick was ejected from the contest before logging a snap as he was seen spitting on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott. The 24-year-old is slated to have a significant role on the Eagles defensive line this season. In […]

Spencer Arrighetti Likely Done for Regular Season

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (elbow) is unlikely to return during the regular season, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. The Astros are awaiting the results of an MRI after placing Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation on Wednesday. Manager Joe Espada revealed Thursday that the team is "going to have […]

Taylor Walls to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (groin) will undergo season-ending core muscle surgery. Walls has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained left groin since Aug. 12, and after visiting a specialist on Wednesday, the 29-year-old will shut it down for 2025. He should be ready for spring training next year. The slick-fielding […]

Trevor Megill Expected to Return by Sept. 16

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday and is on track to come off the 15-day injured list by Sept. 16, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Megill has been on the IL retroactive to Aug. 25 with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow, leaving Abner Uribe […]

Francisco Alvarez to Return Friday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (thumb, pinkie) will come off the 10-day injured list on Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Alvarez will return after missing a little over two weeks with multiple injuries. He went on the IL on Aug. 18 with a sprained UCL in his right thumb before […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Exits With Knee Contusions

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (knees) exited their game against the Houston Astros on Thursday with contusions on both knees, according to the Yankees. Chisholm suffered the injuries on different plays. He appeared to injure his left knee when applying a tag to Jose Altuve in the bottom of the third inning. […]

Adam Thielen - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: The 35-year-old was recently traded back to his former team, the Minnesota Vikings. Adam Thielen spent the first nine seasons of his NFL career with the Vikings before moving to Carolina for two seasons. In 2023, Thielen enjoyed a solid debut season in Charlotte, totaling […]

Christian McCaffrey Listed as Limited With Calf Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf) was listed as limited at Thursday's practice with a calf issue, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. This is exactly what fantasy managers feared when they took McCaffrey at a discount in the first round of drafts this year. It doesn't mean he […]

Cade Otton Upgrades to Full Practice

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (groin) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday, which was an upgrade over Wednesday, when he was limited, according to Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Otton is battling a groin injury and also missed time in training camp this summer with a hamstring injury, but he appears […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Rome Odunze, Nick Chubb, Breece Hall, DJ Moore, Jameson Williams, Courtland Sutton, Jakobi Meyers, Jerry Jeudy, Travis Hunter, Stefon Diggs, JK Dobbins

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Rome Odunze, Nick Chubb, Breece Hall, DJ Moore, Jameson Williams, Courtland Sutton, Jakobi Meyers, Jerry Jeudy, Travis Hunter, Stefon Diggs, JK Dobbins. But not to worry, we are here to help make […]

Chris Godwin Remains Sidelined on Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) remained absent from practice for the second straight day on Thursday heading into the Week 1 season opener this Sunday against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons. Although Godwin avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to open the regular season, he will inevitably be ruled out for Week […]

Kayshon Boutte Projects to Start for Patriots

ESPN's Mike Reiss writes that New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte projects to start alongside Stefon Diggs and slot man DeMario Douglas going into Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, with nine-year veteran Mack Hollins next on the depth chart. Rookies Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III will provide additional depth. Boutte may […]

Justin Jefferson Not on Week 1 Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report and was a full participant in the first practice of the week on Thursday. Jefferson injured his left hamstring way back on July 24 and didn't return to practice at training camp until Aug. 18. The 26-year-old's injury […]

Jaydon Blue a Healthy Scratch in Season Opener

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue is listed as a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Thursday night against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, according to Patrik Walker of DallasCowboys.com. Blue was impressive in training camp and the preseason over the summer before suffering a low-ankle sprain in the preseason finale. The […]

Omarion Hampton to Start Against Chiefs on Friday

Rich Eisen said that Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh told him in a pre-broadcast meeting that rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton will be the team's starter over Najee Harris in the Week 1 regular-season opener in Brazil on Friday night against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs. Eisen points out that it will […]

Stephen Kolek Recalled, Starting on Saturday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Stephen Kolek was recalled from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday. Kolek made a spot start on Saturday versus the Tigers and now he's back again. He figures to stick around this time with Seth Lugo (back) heading to the injured list. During his last start, Kolek tossed six innings, allowing one […]

Seth Lugo Heads to Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. At first, Lugo had his start pushed back to the weekend due to a back issue. However, Lugo didn't feel any improvements after playing catch on Thursday, so the team decided to place him on the shelf. He […]

Josh Lowe Absent Against Southpaw

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a rare off day for Lowe who has started in each of the last 13 games. This is a good time to sit him against left-hander Logan Allen. The Rays will […]

Roschon Johnson Misses Practice With Foot Injury

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (foot) is on the Week 1 injury report and was unable to take part in the first practice of the week on Thursday as the club prepares for a divisional clash in the season opener on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings. Rookie Kyle Monangai (hamstring) is also on […]

Will Smith Unlikely to Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith was removed from Wednesday's contest after getting hit in the hand by a foul tip. Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts said Smith will undergo a CT scan and is unlikely to play this weekend. […]

Kyle Monangai on the Week 1 Injury Report

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai (hamstring) is on the team's Week 1 injury report and was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Thursday. Meanwhile, Roschon Johnson, Chicago's No. 2 RB behind starter D'Andre Swift, did not practice due to a foot injury. Monangai, 23, did not […]

Shohei Ohtani to Pitch on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (illness) is scheduled to make his next start against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday due to illness. It's worth noting that Ohtani has still been serving as the designated hitter, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Calvin Ridley, Emeka Egbuka, Ricky Pearsall, Tetairoa Mcmillan, Treveyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Jerome Ford, Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Calvin Ridley, Emeka Egbuka, Ricky Pearsall, Tetairoa McMillan, TreVeyon Henderson, Omarion Hampton, RJ Harvey, Jerome Ford, Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions […]

Darren Waller Listed as DNP With Hip Injury

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (hip) was officially listed as a non-participant for the second straight day at practice on Thursday, according to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. The Dolphins are bringing Waller along slowly after he was in retirement all of last year, but his absence from practice on Thursday is […]

Mike Trout Returning on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (body) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Trout is back in the mix after missing each of the last two games due to a skin infection. He appears to be feeling good enough to play on Thursday, but won't play […]

Najee Harris Off the Final Injury Report, Will Play in Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris (eye) was a full participant in practice again on Thursday and was removed from the final injury report for Week 1, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Harris will be active on Friday in Brazil against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, but rookie first-rounder Omarion Hampton will […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 1? Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders, Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith, Jake Ferguson, AJ Brown, Jalen Tolbert, Jake Elliott

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 1 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Javonte Williams, Jaydon Blue, Miles Sanders, Dallas Goedert, DeVonta Smith, Jake Ferguson, AJ Brown, Jalen Tolbert, Jake Elliott. But not to worry, we are here to help make […]

Jon Rahm Looks to Prove His Importance on European Ryder Cup Team

Much like most of Team Europe, Jon Rahm's time in the upcoming Ryder Cup matches has been more about triumph than letdown. On a personal level, the Spaniard himself returned to the normal level of play in 2025 that we're used to seeing from him. He was involved in the conversation in three of the […]

Marquise Brown - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Fantasy Football Picks for Week 1 (2025)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Upside WR3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The veteran wideout, Marquise Brown, inked a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2024 season, but was rarely active for them as he dealt with a shoulder injury. He was only able to appear in two regular seasons, but was […]