Marquise Brown, Sammy Watkins Limited Monday

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers Marquise Brown (back) and Sammy Watkins (thigh) were both listed as limited on Monday's estimated practice report. Brown played 82% of the offensive snaps and had nine catches on 12 targets for 116 yards -- his third 100-yard game of the season -- in the Week 9 overtime win over the […]

Latavius Murray Listed As DNP Monday

Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (ankle) was listed as a non-practice participant on Monday's estimated practice report. Murray hasn't played since Week 6 and doesn't appear likely to make it back on a short week this Thursday against the Miami Dolphins. Devonta Freeman (58.2% of the offensive snaps) and Le'Veon Bell (23.5%) shared Baltimore's […]

T.J. McFarland Heading Back To The Cardinals

Free-agent reliever T.J. McFarland is staying put after agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday with a potential $500,000 in incentives, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The 32-year-old was productive out of the Cardinals bullpen last season, posting a 2.56 ERA with just 21 strikeouts and […]

Preston Williams Will Play Thursday Night

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said that wide receiver Preston Williams, who was a healthy scratch in the Week 9 win over the Houston Texans, will play on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens to kick off Week 10. Williams has been a healthy scratch the last two games, but it was more of […]

Ryan Smith Has A Torn ACL

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Ryan Smith (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Smith will miss the rest of the 2021 season. In his first season with the Bolts, the 28-year-old mainly played special teams and recorded only five tackles (four solo) […]

Corey Seager Declines Qualifying Offer Monday

Free-agent shortstop Corey Seager has reportedly declined the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times. Seager will now enter free agency, allowed to sign with any club. The 27-year old missed a lot of time this past season but played well when […]

Mike McGlinchey Done For The Season With A Torn Quad

San Francisco 49ers right tackle Mike McGlinchey (quadriceps) will miss the rest of the season after tearing his quadriceps muscle in the Week 9 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source. Backup tackle Tom Compton filled in for McGlinchey on Sunday and finished the game, but he wasn't good. McGlinchey had started all […]

Justin Verlander Works Out In Front Of Scouts

Free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander had a showcase in front of scouts from 15-20 teams on Monday, including the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The future Hall of Famer missed most of 2020 and all of 2021 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. In […]

Graham Glasgow Out For The Year With Fractured Leg

Denver Broncos offensive guard Graham Glasgow (leg) will miss the rest of the 2021 season after fracturing his leg in the Week 9 win over the Dallas Cowboys, according to a source. Glasgow was carted off the field on Sunday and had his leg immobilized. Right tackle Bobby Massie (ankle) will miss at least one […]

Marcus Semien Drawing Interest From The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are showing interest in free-agent infielder Marcus Semien, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. As of now, Dylan Moore is slotted as the team's number one option at the keystone, with J.P. Crawford at shortstop. The Mariners shouldn't be the only team interested in the 31-year old, as he'll be a hot […]

Jacob Harris Needs Season-Ending Surgery

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that rookie wide receiver/tight end Jacob Harris (knee) injured his ACL and MCL in the Sunday night loss to the Tennessee Titans and will need season-ending surgery. It's a blow for the team's depth at the position. With Harris out of the fold the rest of the […]

Michael Conforto Declines Qualifying Offer

Outfielder Michael Conforto has declined the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets on Monday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Instead, the 28-year old will take his chances on the free agent market in hopes of landing a multi-year deal. Conforto had his worst offensive season since 2016, slashing .232/.344/.384 with […]

Lions Open Tim Boyle's Practice Window

The Detroit Lions have opened the 21-day practice window for quarterback Tim Boyle (thumb) to return from Injured Reserve, according to a source. Boyle has been on the shelf since undergoing thumb surgery on Aug. 30, but he could return to Detroit's active roster as early as Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. David Blough […]

Chris Carson Will Return To Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he was told on Monday that running back Chris Carson (neck) will return to practice on Wednesday, but he cautioned the team will take it "one day at a time." Carson remains on Injured Reserve and has missed the team's last four games, so even if he […]

Andrew Heaney Agrees To Deal With The Los Angeles Dodgers

Left-hander Andrew Heaney has agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending a physical, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Heaney struggled this past season, posting a 5.83 ERA in 129.2 IP split between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. He was 8-9 and added 150 strikeouts, […]

Jaguars Sign John Brown, Jordan Wilkins To Practice Squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran wide receiver John Brown and running back Jordan Wilkins to their practice squad on Monday and released running back Kerrith Whyte Jr. from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Brown spent some time on the Denver Broncos practice squad this year and could catch his only target in the […]

Nick Boyle Back From Injured Reserve

The Baltimore Ravens activated tight end Nick Boyle (knee) from Injured Reserve on Monday and placed safety DeShon Elliott on IR in a corresponding move. Boyle will be at practice this week and will be eligible to return and play on Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins in Week 10. The 28-year-old will be making […]

Michael Gallup Expected To Return Against Falcons

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (calf) is expected to return and play in Week 10 against the Atlanta Falcons. Gallup should return to a full practice on Wednesday and will be activated from Injured Reserve before Sunday's game. The 25-year-old suffered a left calf strain in the season opener and has been on the […]

Mike White Could Make Another Start In Week 10

It sounds as though New York Jets quarterback Mike White (forearm) will make his third career start in Week 10 against the division-rival Buffalo Bills. Head coach Robert Saleh said that it would be "irresponsible" of the team to put rookie first-rounder Zach Wilson (knee) back on the field before he's fully healthy. Wilson is […]

Royce Freeman Waived, Matt Paradis Lands On IR

The Carolina Panthers waived running back Royce Freeman and linebacker Clay Johnston on Monday and also placed center Matt Paradis (knee) and left tackle Cam Erving (calf) on Injured Reserve. Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) returned from Injured Reserve to play on Sunday for the first time since Week 3, so Freeman becomes the odd man out. […]

Sam Darnold Considered Day-To-Day

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) is being considered day-to-day after he had an MRI exam on his shoulder on Monday, according to a source. The Panthers haven't made a decision on the position for Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. "I'd have to see him on Wednesday and see. What does his health look […]

Kamaru Usman Dominates Again In Victory

Kamaru Usman remains one of the most dominant forces in the UFC after moving to 15-0 with his fifth title defense over Colby Covington for the second time on Saturday, this time by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). Statistically, Usman out-struck Covington by landing 123 significant strikes (158 total strikes) while stuffing all of Covington's […]

Colby Covington Goes The Distance But Falls Short

Unfortunately for Colby Covington, he remained on the outside looking in once the dust settled against Kamaru Usman when he took a decision loss in Saturday's UFC 268 main event. In 25 minutes of championship action, Covington kept the contest close by racking up 107 significant strikes (119 total strikes), but he was unable to […]

Darnell Mooney Active Against Steelers

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (groin) is active on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out Week 9 action. Mooney popped up on the injury report in practice on Friday, but the 24-year-old will be good to go in primetime. Mooney has developed some decent chemistry with rookie first-round quarterback Justin Fields, […]

Weili Zhang Unable To Regain The Crown

With no losses since her MMA debut, Weili Zhang has now suffered back-to-back losses at the hands of strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. This time the contest was much closer on Saturday, as it went to a split decision (48-47, 49-46, 47-48). Statistically, Zhang landed 83 significant strikes (162 total strikes) in 25 minutes of championship […]

Rose Namajunas Defends Title In Close Decision

Locking in her place as the world's top strawweight, Rose Namajunas defended her title against former champion Weili Zhang via split decision (48-47, 49-46, 47-48) on Saturday. Excelling in the championship rounds, Namajunas tallied 86 significant strikes (130 total strikes) while landing both of her takedown tries in 25 minutes of championship action. With the […]

Rest of Season Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

You asked for it, so here it is: Rest of Season defense rankings. We've hit the point of the fantasy season where fantasy managers have a much better sense of where their team stands in regards to the playoffs. Some have all but locked in bids, while others pretty much know their season is over, […]

Frankie Edgar Suffers Third-Round Knockout Loss

Suffering the only main-card finish on Saturday's card, Frankie Edgar had his night ended with a vicious front kick by Marlon Vera in the third round of their contest at UFC 268. Statistically, Edgar landed 94 significant strikes (138 total strikes) and out-struck Vera, who landed 88 significant strikes (110 total strikes). Though Edgar had […]

David Montgomery Officially Activated From Injured Reserve

The Chicago Bears officially activated running back David Montgomery (knee) from Injured Reserve in time for Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out Week 9. Montgomery will be active for the first time since spraining his knee on Oct. 3, but fantasy managers should expect him to be eased back in behind […]

Jonathan Quick Tries To Grab A Third Consecutive Win

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick will go for his third consecutive victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The veteran netminder went winless in his first four outings of the season but has heated up now, registering 55 saves during his last two starts. Quick has improved to 2-3-1 for the season and […]