Deebo Samuel Misses Another Practice On Thursday

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (groin) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice. Having a career year, Samuel missed Week 13 with a groin injury. Back-to-back absences from practice is never a good sign and Friday will be a big day for Samuel and his hopes of suiting up on Sunday for a matchup versus […]

Raulian Paiva Has A Chance For A Big Upset At UFC 269

Raulian Paiva (21-3) will enter UFC 269's main-card opener on Saturday with a very big task in front of him while facing the ever-dangerous Sean O'Malley. Since joining the UFC after a split-decision win on the Contender Series, Paiva has gone 3-2 in the Octagon, with his last two appearances being decision victories. DraftKings sees […]

Jared Spurgeon Returns To Action Against San Jose

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will end an eight-game absence on Thursday against San Jose. The Wild captain returns with the team sitting on a seven-game winning streak, so it appears that a strong team is about to get even stronger. Spurgeon averages over 20 minutes per game for Minnesota, and he's been […]

J.D. McKissic Gets In A Limited Practice

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic (concussion) was able to get in a limited practice on Thursday after he was listed as a DNP on Wednesday. McKissic looked to be going full speed while working on a side field during individual drills on Thursday, and he looks to be on the right track towards […]

Filip Hronek, Moritz Seider Good To Go Against St. Louis

Detroit Red Wings defensemen Filip Hronek and Moritz Seider will both be in the lineup on Thursday against St. Louis. The latter was injured in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Nashville but skated at Wednesday's practice, while Hronek is deemed to be game ready despite missing yesterday's practice. The two log the most minutes per game […]

Sean O'Malley Looking For Third Straight Win

With back-to-back wins after his loss in August of 2020, Sean O'Malley (14-1) returns to action on Saturday looking for his third win of 2021 when he faces the experienced Raulian Paiva to open up the main card of UFC 269. Known for his dangerous striking, 11 of O'Malley's 14 career wins have come with […]

Tevin Coleman Absent Again Thursday

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and missed his second straight practice on Thursday. As of right now, it's not looking good for Coleman's Week 14 status against the New Orleans Saints. With Michael Carter on Injured Reserve, Coleman has served as the Jets primary back in […]

Mattias Ekholm Returns For Nashville On Thursday

Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm will be back in action on Thursday against the Islanders after missing one game with an illness. Fellow blue-liner Matt Benning (upper body) also returns to the lineup. Ekholm is having a quiet offensive season, as he's managed only five points in 24 games, but the 31-year-old remains a big […]

Dalvin Cook Officially Active Against Steelers

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook was questionable coming into this contest, but he is going to play and is expected to have a normal workload despite dislocating his left shoulder and tearing his labrum in Week 12. The 26-year-old will use a […]

Still No Elijah Moore At Practice

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Elijah Moore (quadriceps) remained out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Moore's fantasy managers should be keeping a close eye on him, but the Jets continue to say that he's day-to-day and are hopeful that he will be active on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. […]

Charlie Lindgren Starts For Blues Thursday Night

St. Louis Blues goaltender Charlie Lindgren will be in the crease as the team faces Detroit on Thursday. The 27-year-old gets his first start of the season. The Blues are forced to go with Lindgren because Jordan Binnington (COVID-19 protocols) remains unavailable and Ville Husso suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win against […]

Devin Singletary - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary has not surpassed 50 rushing yards in any of his last eight games. His carries were rapidly decreasing as well until two weeks ago. Although, both those games the Bills needed Singletary to handle the ball frequently. Now, he could go back to having a handful of carries against […]

Henrik Borgstrom Skates On Top Line Versus Montreal

Chicago Blackhawks center Henrik Borgstrom has earned an opportunity to play with Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane on Thursday against Montreal. The Blackhawks have been rolling with their big guns Kane and Jonathan Toews together lately, but Chicago's captain now drops down to the second line with Brandon Hagel, who's also been on first-line duty […]

Josh Allen - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been a bit sluggish over the last month or so. In fact, Allen has seven interceptions over his last five contests. However, Allen has a great chance to rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. A secondary that is riddled by injuries, so Allen should be able […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Added To Injury Report Thursday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (hamstring) was added to the Week 14 injury report on Thursday after getting in a limited practice. Mid-week additions to the injury report usually aren't a good thing, but the good news is that Humphrey was at least able to practice somewhat. The Saints will already be without […]

Braxton Berrios - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios hasn't been significantly involved in the passing attack since the beginning of the season. In fact, Berrios hasn't seen more than three targets in a game since Week 2. However, that might change against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. The Jets are likely to be short-handed […]

Anthony Cirelli Out On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) is unavailable on Thursday against Toronto. He was a game-time decision for the contest and couldn't make it in the end. Cirelli has been a workhorse for Tampa all season, and he's been centering the second line lately, going for five points in five games. The 24-year-old boasts […]

Another DNP For Anthony Schwartz

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and looks unlikely to return in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens after missing his second straight practice on Thursday. The 21-year-old suffered a head injury on Nov. 14 against the New England Patriots and hasn't played since, and it's definitely […]

Jarvis Landry Returns To Practice Thursday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Landry returned from Injured Reserve in Week 7 but has been managing the knee issue ever since. Unless he suffers a setback on Friday, he's full expected to play in the rematch against the Baltimore Ravens […]

Ryan Poehling On Second-Line Duty In Thursday's Game

Montreal Canadiens forward Ryan Poehling has a chance to skate on the second line in Thursday's matchup against Chicago, with the team having suffered a number of injuries. Christian Dvorak (lower body) was the latest victim of the injury bug in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Tampa. Artturi Lehkonen and Jake Evans are also on the […]

Keelan Cole - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole was unable to suit up last week, but is hopeful to play in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. He was able to practice earlier this week, which is a good sign. The Jets could certainly use his help with Corey Davis (groin) done for the season […]

Randall Cobb Has Surgery, Will Miss Several Games

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb suffered a core muscle injury in the Week 12 win over the Los Angeles Rams that required surgery, according to a source. The Packers now think he'll miss several games, and the hope is that he can return in time for the playoffs. Cobb was having one of […]

Ryan Griffin - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (ankle) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday. That is good news, so fantasy managers can be hopeful that Griffin will play in Week 14 against the New Orleans Saints. However, Griffin doesn't have much value heading into this contest. He has been held to […]

Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings - Thursday Night Football Updates on Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison, K.J. Osborn and More

Welcome to Week 14 RotoBaller, with the Thursday Night Football game on tap for tonight! As always we are back with our early fantasy football rankings for Week 14, focused on the TNF matchup and the relevant injury news so far for the week. Once again there are several teams on by this week, and […]

James Robinson Resting Thursday

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel, knee) is expected to get every Thursday practice off for the rest of the season as part of a load management plan. Robinson has been dealing with heel and knee injuries since Week 8, but he was limited on Wednesday and should be active this Sunday against the […]

Harrison Bryant Ruled Out For Week 14

Cleveland Browns tight end Harrison Bryant (ankle), who is dealing with a high ankle sprain, has already been ruled out for Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens. Bryant wasn't able to get right during the team's bye next week, and he won't be a lock to return in Week 15, either. However, Cleveland doesn't plan […]

Jamison Crowder - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder could be asked to step up against the New Orleans Saints in Week 14. The Jets are without Corey Davis (groin) and possibly without Elijah Moore (quad) who has missed practice this week. That means, Crowder could be asked to be the No. 1 wideout for the Jets […]

Allen Robinson II Intends To Play Sunday Night

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) has missed the last three games, but he intends to return in Week 14 against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Robinson returned to a limited practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring on Nov. 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But […]

Austin Walter - Week 14 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Jets running back Austin Walter made his season debut with nine carries in Week 12. However, it seemed like a fluke appearance because last week he only saw one attempt on the ground. Now, Walter could be forced into significant playing time again with Michael Carter (ankle) ruled out and Tevin Coleman (concussion) […]

David Montgomery Limited Thursday

After not practicing on Wednesday, Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (glute, groin, shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday. It's a positive sign that he will be able to play on Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers, but fantasy managers would feel more comfortable using him if he gets in another practice on […]