Taysom Hill Will Play Against Falcons

The New Orleans Saints named quarterback Trevor Siemian as their starter for the Week 9 contest against the division-rival Atlanta Falcons, but head coach Sean Payton said that Taysom Hill (concussion) will also play in the game. Hill missed the team's last two games but has cleared the concussion protocol and will be active this […]

Brandon Ingram May Sit Again On Friday

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (hip) is questionable leading up to the matchup against Golden State. Ingram continues to be bothered by a bruise on his right hip, and if he doesn't suit up against the Warriors, it will mark his fourth straight absence. If that's the case, his next chance to play will […]

Blake Jarwin, Tyron Smith Ruled Out For Week 9

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) and left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) have both officially been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Jarwin suffered his injury in the Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, while Smith aggravated his ankle injury last Sunday night and is now […]

Mikhail Sergachev Will Miss Two Games With A Suspension

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev was suspended for two games on Friday for an illegal check to the head of Toronto's Mitchell Marner in Thursday's 2-1 overtime loss. The Russian blueliner will miss Saturday's trip to Ottawa and Tuesday's home game against Carolina. Sergachev has recorded six points in 10 games this season while […]

CeeDee Lamb Expected To Play Against Broncos

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, took part in the team's walkthrough practice on Friday and is expected to play on Sunday. Lamb rolled his ankle in practice on Wednesday but should be a full participant in Saturday's final tune-up of the […]

Anthony Mantha Has Shoulder Surgery, Out Indefinitely

Washington Capitals winger Anthony Mantha underwent shoulder surgery on Friday and will be out indefinitely. The 27-year-old was injured in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss against Florida. He took his points tally up to six with an assist in the contest. It's another bitter blow for the Capitals, who have started the season without Nicklas Backstrom […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Day-To-Day With An Upper-Body Injury

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury after he made an early exit in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win against Washington. Bob made his seventh start of the campaign against the Capitals and saved all 13 shots he faced in the opening period, but he didn't skate out for […]

Amari Cooper Expected To Play Despite Questionable Tag

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 9 against the Denver Broncos, but he was able to practice on a limited basis this week and is expected to play on Sunday. Cooper had his second 100-yard game of the season in the Week 8 win over the Minnesota Vikings, catching […]

Weili Zhang Hoping To Regain Title In Co-Main Event

On a 21-fight winning streak since suffering a loss in her MMA debut, Weili Zhang (21-2) dropped the women's strawweight championship to Rose Namajunas in April via first-round TKO. Looking to avenge that loss and regain her crown, Zhang takes her 17 career finishes (out of 21 career wins) into the co-main event of UFC […]

Carey Price Set To Rejoin Team On Monday

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is expected to return to the team on Monday. The former league MVP hasn't yet played this season after entering the NHL's player assistance program on Oct. 7. Price has also been recovering from offseason knee surgery, so it might take a while until he's ready to help the team. […]

Patrik Laine Ruled Out For Up To Six Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Patrik Laine won't be able to help his team for four to six weeks after he suffered an oblique strain in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win against Colorado. Laine had a great game with two assists before being forced to exit in the third period. The Finnish winger had a horrible time […]

Alexandar Georgiev Guards The Cage Friday Night

New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev will make his third start of the season in Friday's matchup against Edmonton. The Blueshirts also play on Saturday against Calgary, so head coach Gerard Gallant is spreading the workload around among his goalies. Georgiev had an awful season debut on Oct. 13 in a 5-1 loss to Washington, […]

Eric Comrie Will Make A Second Consecutive Start On Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will make a second consecutive start on Friday against Chicago. He was thrown into action on Tuesday against Dallas when Connor Hellebuyck was away from the team for personal reasons, and the Jets No. 1 is now battling an illness. Comrie beat the Stars 4-3 in a shootout to improve […]

Graham Gano - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano has been rock solid this season and has scored at least seven points in three of his last five games. He is 16-for-18 in field-goal tries and a perfect 10-for-10 in extra-point attempts. The Raiders defense is 12th in the league against fantasy kickers and allows 6.6 points per […]

Marlon Vera Looking For Big Name To Add To His Resume

Marlon Vera (19-7-1) has faced several top-notch talents recently and gave Sean O'Malley his first loss while going the distance with Jose Aldo. Most recently, Vera earned a unanimous decision over Davey Grant in June. The dangerous featherweight has earned finishes in 16 of his 19 career wins, with 10 of those wins coming by […]

Frankie Edgar Hoping To Turn His Fortunes Around

Very few fighters in the UFC have the tenure of former champion Frankie Edgar (24-9-1). Edgar, a member of the UFC since 2007, will make his second appearance of 2021 hoping to erase the memory of a 28-second knockout in February. A tough wrestler with the ability to take his opponents through 15 minutes of […]

Killian Hayes Ruled Out For Friday’s Game

Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (thumb) will be sidelined for Friday's contest against Brooklyn due to a sprained left thumb. Hayes, who had started each of Detroit's first eight games, has scuffled mightily from the field to begin the season, shooting just 31 percent overall. In his absence, Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, and Saben […]

Pascal Siakam May Return Next Week

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) could return as early as next week, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Siakam hasn't played this season after he underwent surgery back in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 27-year-old will most likely be slowly integrated back into the mix and should see […]

Donovan Mitchell Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's matchup against Miami due to a sprained right ankle. The ailment sidelined Utah's leading scorer Thursday, allowing Joe Ingles to slot into the starting five. Jordan Clarkson erupted for a 30-point showing off the bench, as Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike […]

Jaylen Brown Will Miss Saturday’s Contest

Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup vs. the Mavericks due to a tight right hamstring. Brown was hampered by the issue Thursday, even as he logged his fifth game this season with at least three triples made. When Brown missed his first contest of the year […]

Lauri Markkanen To Miss Another Game

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Lauri Markkanen won't play on Friday against the Raptors as he continues to be sidelined by the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. Markkanen wasn't available on Wednesday for the clash with Portland, and neither was Kevin Love, who remains out for the same reason. As a result, rookie Evan Mobley […]

Anthony Davis Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's contest against Portland due to a sprained right thumb. Davis has been sturdy to open the season, averaging a robust 25.4 points and 11.9 boards per contest, while adding 2.3 blocks for good measure. His role for L.A. with […]

Charlotte Loses P.J. Washington For Next Two Games

Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out both for Friday's contest against Sacramento, along with Sunday's matchup vs. the Clippers due to a left elbow hyperextension. With the team planning to reevaluate him next week, his odds of suiting up Monday against the Lakers don't look particularly strong either. Washington has […]

Dillon Brooks Remains Sidelined On Friday

Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (hand) remains out ahead of Friday's matchup with Washington. Brooks hasn't played yet this year as he continues to recover from a fracture in his left hand. However, he has been practicing, so it appears as if his return is imminent. In the meantime, De'Anthony Melton will remain in the […]

Nicolas Claxton Faces Multi-Week Absence

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) will remain sidelined for approximately another two weeks as he is set to be built back up to rejoin the team, per head coach Steve Nash. Claxton has already missed Brooklyn's four most recent outings, ceding center minutes to the veteran group of LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, and Paul […]

Gary Harris Returns For Friday’s Contest

Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris (ankle) has been cleared to take the floor Friday against San Antonio, ending his absence at two games. Harris has been utilized as a bench piece for the Magic in the early portion of the year, averaging just 6.3 points per game. As Orlando prioritizes development from its young […]

Jakob Poeltl Out Again On Friday Night

San Antonio Spurs center Jacob Poeltl won't play during Friday's matchup against Orlando, as expected. Poeltl remains out while adhering to the league's health and safety protocols surrounding COVID-19. His first absence was on Wednesday against the Mavericks, which opened the door for Drew Eubanks to enter the starting lineup and finish with 10 points, […]

Kyle Kuzma Rejoins Starting Five Friday

Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, reclaiming his spot among the starting five. Kuzma departed Washington's previous outing due to a right forearm contusion, but he sounds healthy enough that fantasy managers should have no hesitation in deploying him. […]

Geoff Swaim - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans tight end Geoff Swaim is the team's primary blocking tight end and logged 78% of the snaps in Week 8. He was used in the red zone and caught his first touchdown of the season in last Sunday's win over the Colts. The 28-year-old has been more involved in the offense over MyCole […]

Panthers Defense A Solid Option Against Patriots

The Carolina Panthers defense has been a solid unit this season for fantasy purposes. Head coach Matt Rhule has emphasized that the Panthers need to accept their defensive identity, which would bode well for this group moving forward. Carolina has shown a consistent ability to pressure the quarterback this year, with a matchup against rookie […]