Padres Hire Bob Melvin As New Skipper

The San Diego Padres agreed to a three-year deal on Thursday for Bob Melvin to be their next skipper after they let Jayce Tingler go after a disappointing 2021 season in which the team finished 79-83 despite entering the season with World Series aspirations, according to sources. The Oakland Athletics had picked up Melvin's 2022 […]

Matt Roy Moves Up To First Power-Play Unit

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy is set to carry a much heavier load with Drew Doughty and Sean Walker both out with knee injuries. The 26-year-old will move up to the first power-play unit for Thursday's clash with Winnipeg and should get ready to eat up a lot of minutes. Roy has gone pointless […]

Andrus Peat Needs Surgery For Torn Pectoral

New Orleans Saints offensive guard Andrus Peat (pectoral) will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn pectoral on Friday, according to a source. Peat suffered the torn pectoral early on in the Monday night win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. The injuries continue for Peat, as he's never played a full season in the […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has been excellent in 2021, making 10 of his 11 field goals and all 17 of his extra points through seven games. McLaughlin will kick against the Pittsburgh Steelers at home in Week 8 in what sets up as a plus matchup for the veteran. The Steelers have been generous […]

Anthony Stolarz Makes Third Start Of The Season

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Anthony Stolarz will record his third start of the season in Thursday's home game against Buffalo. The 27-year-old hasn't had any joy so far, dropping both of his previous outings against Edmonton and Minnesota. Stolarz has registered a 3.57 goals-against average for the season with a .911 save percentage. The Ducks are […]

J.J. Watt Tore His Labrum, Bicep And Rotator Cuff

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (shoulder), who will have season-ending surgery, actually tore his labrum, bicep and rotator cuff and suffered a dislocated shoulder in the Week 7 win over the Houston Texans, his old team. It's a huge loss for the Cardinals defense, as Watt was playing some of his best football in […]

Jaroslav Halak Gives Thatcher Demko A Breather

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jaroslav Halak will make his second appearance of the season in Thursday's home game against Philadelphia. The veteran gets back to action after Thatcher Demko made four consecutive starts. Halak started his career in Vancouver with a 3-1 loss to Detroit, saving 18 of 20 shots in the game. He has seen […]

Martin Jones Earns His Second Start Of The Season

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Martin Jones will guard the cage for the second time this season in Thursday's road outing against the Canucks. The former Shark made a winning start in Philly, saving 37 of 40 shots in a 6-3 victory over Boston on Oct. 20. The 31-year-old has gone through a few very rough seasons […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Still In Concussion Protocol

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol and missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Marshall suffered his head injury in Week 6 and missed the Week 7 loss to the New York Giants. Unless he makes some big improvements and gets back on the […]

Kevin Fiala Replaces Mats Zuccarello On Top Line

Minnesota Wild winger Kevin Fiala will move to the top line on Thursday against Seattle with Mats Zuccarello unavailable due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. Zuccarello, who is Minnesota's top scorer with seven points, just scored his first goal of the season but is now forced to patiently wait for his chance to get back […]

DeVante Parker Says He's Feeling Better

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder), who put in his second straight limited practice on Thursday, said he feels "good" but stopped short of saying he will definitely play in Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. Parker has missed the last three games and said, "We have to wait and see what happens." […]

Rajon Rondo And Wayne Ellington Questionable Friday

Los Angeles Lakers guards Rajon Rondo (ankle) and Wayne Ellington (hamstring) are both questionable to play Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ellington has yet to see the floor this season while Rondo is dealing with some ankle soreness after playing 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday. Neither have offered fantasy appeal this season and […]

Julio Jones Still Missing Thursday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Jones missed Weeks 4 and 5 with a bad hammy and continues to deal with the injury heading into a Week 8 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. The 32-year-old has a history of nagging lower-body injuries and probably won't […]

LeBron James Questionable Against Former Team

Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward LeBron James (ankle) is questionable to play against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. James has missed two straight games after tweaking his ankle and is in jeopardy of missing a third straight on Friday. The absence of James has allowed Russell Westbrook to be the primary ball handler and put up […]

Browns Defense A Top-20 Option Vs. Pittsburgh

The Cleveland Browns defense will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at home in an important divisional matchup in Week 8. Cleveland is installed as 3.5-point home favorites in a contest with a low 42-point over/under. The Steelers have been a neutral matchup for opposing fantasy defenses in 2021, allowing the 15th-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines Good To Go

Indianapolis Colts running backs Jonathan Taylor (ribs) and Nyheim Hines (ribs) both practiced in full on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. The Tennessee Titans, Indy's Week 8 opponent, have allowed just 233 rushing yards and one rushing TD on 41 attempts in the last three weeks, but Taylor is an elite RB1 asset in […]

Anthony Davis Probable Friday Against Cavaliers

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (knee) is probable to play Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. It wouldn't be the NBA season if we didn't see Davis pop up on the injury report. All jokes aside, Davis should have no issues playing on Friday despite some general soreness in his right knee. Davis is coming […]

T.Y. Hilton Returns To Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) returned to a limited practice on Thursday after missing practice on Wednesday. Hilton made his season debut in Week 6 by catching all four of his targets for 80 yards, but he missed last week's win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. The limited practice gives […]

Garrett Temple Likely To Sit Friday

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Garrett Temple (ankle) is doubtful to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Temple left in the first half of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with an ankle sprain and did not return after 9 minutes of play. Temple has been averaging about 15 minutes off the bench this season and […]

Josh Hart Questionable Again On Injury Report

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (quad) is being listed as questionable to play Friday against the Sacramento Kings. Hart has not played since the opener, missing the past four games and has been listed as questionable in most, if not all of those contests. Hart should be nearing a return, but there is not […]

Teddy Bridgewater Dealing With Oblique Injury

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (oblique) was added to the Week 8 injury report, but he was able to get in a full practice on Thursday. The oblique is a new injury for Bridgewater, but it doesn't look like it will keep him from starting in a Week 8 matchup against the Washington Football Team. […]

D.K. Metcalf, Alex Collins Miss Practice Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (foot) and running back Alex Collins (groin) were downgraded in practice on Thursday and were listed as not practicing. Metcalf practiced in full on Wednesday, and it's likely that the Seahawks were just resting him on Thursday. Collins was limited on Wednesday. Metcalf has eight catches on 12 targets […]

Nicolas Claxton May Sit Again Friday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is questionable to play Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Claxton's missed Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat due to a non-COVID illness and appears to be having some lingering symptoms. Claxton was recently relegated to the bench given Brooklyn's slow start and will likely have reduced minutes if he […]

Younghoe Koo - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a strong option against the Panthers in Week 8. Koo has gone 10-for-10 in field goals and 13-for-13 in extra points this season and has been one of the most reliable fantasy kicker options. The Panthers are average against fantasy kickers and Koo's role on a Falcons offense that […]

Reggie Bullock To Start In Place Of Kristaps Porzingis

Dallas Mavericks guard/forward Reggie Bullock is starting Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Bullock is making the sport start for Kristaps Porzingis (back) while the Mavericks roll out a three-guard lineup against the Spurs. Bullock is worth a look as a threes and steals streamer in deeper leagues while also spacing the floor for Tim […]

Terry Rozier Remains Questionable Friday

Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (ankle) is questionable to play the Miami Heat on Friday. Rozier remains day-to-day given the consistent questionable tag and should be returning to the lineup at any moment after a three-game absence. However, there is no indication whether or not Rozier has improved enough to return Friday. If Rozier does […]

Jaylon Smith, Kevin King Inactive Thursday Night

Green Bay Packers linebacker Jaylon Smith and cornerback Kevin King (shoulder) are among the team's inactives on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8. King will be missing his third straight game, and the team will also be without top cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), so Arizona's passing attack could have a nice game […]

Falcons Defense Should Be Benched For Week 8

The Atlanta Falcons defense is not a starting-caliber option in Week 8. Though Sam Darnold and the Panthers have been really struggling the past few weeks, this unit is not potent enough to be a starting option. This unit is still generally young and inexperienced, so a capable QB like Sam Darnold could take advantage […]

Kyle Pitts - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is a strong TE1 in Week 8. Pitts has been on fire the past two weeks and has shown why he was drafted so high this past draft. The youngster posted nine receptions for 119 yards and one score on 10 targets back in Week 5 while posting seven […]

Boban Marjanovic Ruled Out Thursday

Dallas Mavericks center Boban Marjanovic (back) will sit Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs. Marjanovic popped up on the injury report with back tightness, but was eventually upgraded to probable and all signs pointed to him playing. Despite this, Marjanovic was a late scratch, leaving the Mavs with some decisions to make with Kristaps Porzingis […]