Jonnu Smith Continues To Be Limited At Practice

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) logged his second consecutive limited practice session Thursday. Smith has not yet missed time this season, while his role in the Patriots' offense has remained fairly steady on a weekly basis. Having logged at least five targets in five of the team's first seven games, Smith is […]

Kylin Hill Carted Off The Field Thursday

Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill was carted off the field with an apparent knee injury during the third quarter of Thursday's game against the Cardinals. Hill was injured on a kickoff return. Amari Rodgers would see more opportunities as a kick returner if Hill misses time. As for the running back position, Hill […]

DeAndre Hopkins Returns To Thursday's Game

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) missed over a quarter of Thursday's game against the Packers with a hamstring injury, but has returned to the game in the third quarter. Hopkins had one catch in the first half before exiting. The Cardinals struggled to move the ball without Hopkins, proving how important the star […]

Von Miller Remains Absent From Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) was once again unable to suit up for practice Thursday, further throwing his status for Sunday's game vs. Washington in doubt. Despite his inactive status, Miller was dressed Thursday, an indication that he could attempt to get back into the mix in the coming days. Having started each of […]

Jarvis Landry - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) was able to return to a limited practice on Thursday after missing on Wednesday. Despite his knee injury, Landry is already on record of saying that he will take the field when the Browns take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Pittsburgh represents a plus matchup for […]

D'Ernest Johnson - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back D'Ernest Johnson broke out with a huge 146-yard, one-touchdown performance for his team in Week 7. Johnson was pushed into a starting role with Nick Chubb sidelined by a calf injury, but it appears that Chubb will be able to return to the field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) will look to score his first touchdown of the season when he takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Beckham is playing through two injured shoulders, which has limited him in practice, but he is expected to be able to suit up for Week 8's divisional […]

Jalen Ramsey Lands On Injury Report Thursday

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) popped up on the team's injury report Thursday, having missed practice due to an illness. This is the first that managers have seen of any kind of impediment to Ramsey's status ahead of what should be a must-roster week for the Rams defense against the scuffling Texans offense. […]

T.J. Oshie Considered Week-To-Week

Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie (lower body) got injured in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss against Detroit and is considered week-to-week. The 34-year-old got hurt blocking a shot in the third period and actually kept playing on but now needs some time to recover. The Capitals top six is already missing Nicklas Backstrom, who's yet to […]

Nick Chubb - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (calf) returned from a two-game absence to log limited practices on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Barring a setback, Chubb appears to be on track to return to the field for his team's Week 8 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran running back will draw a difficult matchup […]

Blake Wheeler Remains Out On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets forward Blake Wheeler has come off the COVID-19 protocols list but won't be available for the team just yet. The Jets captain has had a 10-day isolation period, meaning that he hasn't skated for a while and will need some time to get back to game shape. He'll miss Thursday's meeting with the […]

Eric Comrie Set For First Start Of The Season

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie is set to skate out for the first time this season in Thursday's matchup against the Kings. The 26-year-old is back in Winnipeg after spending the last couple of seasons with Detroit and New Jersey. Comrie won two of his first five career appearances as a Jet before leaving town. […]

DeAndre Hopkins Questionable To Return Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers. The star wideout has one catch for 55 yards in the game so far. If he's unable to return, expect to see more of Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, and Christian Kirk, though none have the upside […]

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 […]