Josh Johnson Notches Over 300 Yards

New York Jets quarterback Josh Johnson stepped up and delivered against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9. The third string QB was asked to take over after starter Mike White (forearm) went down after the second drive of the game. Johnson for some reason came in over newly added veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. Nonetheless, Johnson […]

Browns Plan To Release Odell Beckham Jr. On Friday

The Cleveland Browns currently plan to release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, according to sources. The move is expected to be followed by a revised contract that reduces the Browns obligation to pay Beckham if he's not claimed on waivers and becomes eligible for the balance of his salary termination pay. He will […]

Cade Cunningham Posts First Career Double-Double

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham posted his first career double-double in a losing 109-98 effort to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The 2021 number one overall pick scored 18 points while grabbing 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and three turnovers in 32 minutes. The rookie also continued his struggles shooting from the field by […]

Jerami Grant Scores Game-High 27 Points In Loss

Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant dropped a game-high 27 points in a 109-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. The 27-year-old also pitched in six rebounds, four assists, one block, one steal, and four turnovers in 38 minutes. Grant shot an efficient 11-for-22 from the field, including 2-for-6 from three-point range and 3-for-3 from […]

Marcus Maye Doubtful To Return With Calf Injury

New York Jets safety Marcus Maye (calf) is doubtful to return to the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering a non-contact injury in the third quarter. This one didn't look good, and Maye was limping pretty badly as he was helped into the locker room to be evaluated. He had two solo […]

Jimmy Butler Scores Game-High 20 Points In Loss

Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler dropped a game-high 20 points in a 95-78 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Butler shot 8-for-18 from the field, 0-for-4 from three-point range, and an uncharacteristic 4-for-8 performance from the free throw line. The four-time All-Star also posted four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two turnovers. […]

Tyler Kroft Injured Thursday Night, Won't Return

New York Jets tight end Tyler Kroft (chest) suffered a chest injury in the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts and will not return. Kroft caught two of his three targets for 38 yards in the game before leaving and was injured on one of his receptions in the first half. Ryan Griffin, who […]

Rams Defense Could Have A Lot Of Value In Week 9

The Los Angeles Rams defense rested on their laurels in the second half of last week's game, but they could have another strong game in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans lost the bulk of their offense in running back Derrick Henry (foot) earlier this week, and while they brought in veteran running […]

Tyrese Maxey Efficient In Victory Over The Pistons

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey poured in an efficient 20 points during a 109-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The 21-year-old shot 8-for-12 from the field, 2-for-4 from three point range, and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line. Maxey also chipped in with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals. The University of Kentucky […]

Jaylen Brown Leaves Thursday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) left Thursday's game versus the Miami Heat with right hamstring tightness, according to the team. Brown was subbed out to start the fourth quarter and did not return. The 25-year-old finished the night with 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. More information should […]

Kyle Lowry Leaves Thursday's Game With Sprained Ankle

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) left Thursday's game versus the Boston Celtics with a sprained left ankle and will not return, according to the team. Lowry hopped into the locker room on one leg after Heat forward Duncan Robinson fell into Lowry's lower body. The 35-year-old finished the night with six points, seven […]

Brett Gardner Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his $2.3 million player option on Thursday, and the Yankees declined his team option for $7.5 million, which makes him a free agent this winter. Gardner will receive a $1.15 million buyout after making $1.85 million this year. The 38-year-old outfielder hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs […]

Matt Gay - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay remains one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL, and he is a solid fantasy option again in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Gay has hit 41 of his 43 kicking attempts this year, and the Rams are meeting a defense that has given up 31 points […]

Tyler Higbee - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee has maintained a consistent role in the team's offense this season, and he's hoping to finally turn that into fantasy production in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Higbee has seen at least three targets in six of his eight games this season, and he remains the only […]

Van Jefferson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson officially became the team's WR3 earlier this week when wideout DeSean Jackson was waived, and Jefferson has a great matchup to take advantage of in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have given up the second-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts, and they'll likely be focused […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp could take the week off in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans, and he would likely still be the WR1 for fantasy when he came back. Kupp has 214.9 PPR points through eight games, and no other wideout has more than 177.8 PPR points. Kupp is actually the […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. has been one of the most consistent fantasy backs this season, and there's no reason that shouldn't continue in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Henderson has suited up for seven of the team's eight games this year, and he's finished with at least 9.4 PPR points […]

Astros Pick Up Yuli Gurriel's 2022 Option

The Houston Astros picked up first baseman Yuli Gurriel's $8 million option for the 2022 season on Thursday. Gurriel will return for his seventh season in Houston after putting up a strong year in 2021, with the team falling just short in the World Series to the Atlanta Braves. It was especially impressive after he […]

A.J. Brown - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown has been on an absolute tear over his last three games. He has caught 25-of-29 targets for 379 yards and two touchdowns during that span. The 24-year-old averages 12.2 air yards per target and owns 26% of the team's target shares in 2021. Rams star corner Jalen Ramsey will […]

Charlie Blackmon Exercises His Player Option

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon exercised his $21 million-plus player option on Thursday and will return to the team for the 2022 season. Blackmon has another player option coming in 2023 and has been with the team for the last 11 seasons after being drafted in 2008. The veteran outfielder started off last season slow, […]

Mike White Questionable To Return Thursday Night

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (forearm) is listed as questionable to return to the Thursday night game against the Indianapolis Colts with a right forearm injury. White injured his right arm/hand/wrist when his arm collided with a defender following a pass attempt. The team's medical staff was evaluating him on the sidelines and in […]

Jeremy McNichols - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols is expected to see an increase in usage with Derrick Henry (foot) sidelined for six to 10 weeks. The Titans running back hasn't had a game with 12-plus carries in the NFL and draws a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The Titans signed veteran Adrian Peterson to […]

Vikings Put Garrett Bradbury On COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings placed center Garrett Bradbury on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Bradbury will miss the first game of his three-year career this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. A starter since being a first-round pick in 2019, the loss of Bradbury shouldn't go unnoticed for Minnesota's offensive line against a capable Ravens defense coming […]

Bengals Claim Vernon Hargreaves Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed former Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves off waivers on Thursday, according to a source. The former first-rounder had an interception and three passes defensed in eight games (five starts) for the Texans this year before they waived him on Tuesday. With Trae Waynes currently on Injured Reserve, Hargreaves will serve as […]

Chargers Open Kenneth Murray's Practice Window

The Los Angeles Chargers designated linebacker Kenneth Murray (ankle) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, opening his 21-day practice window to activate him to the active roster. Murray has been on IR after getting injured in Week 3, and there's a chance that he could return for a Week 9 game against the Philadelphia […]

Ryan Tannehill - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill will lead the offense without star running back Derrick Henry in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Titans lost Henry for 6-10 weeks due to a foot injury. Tannehill will have the daunting task of facing a loaded Rams defense that recently required star linebacker, Von Miller. The […]

Justin Herbert Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (hand) practiced in full on Thursday after being a limited participant on Wednesday. Running back Justin Jackson (quadriceps) missed his second day of practice and is on the wrong side of questionable for Week 9 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Herbert should be available this weekend and is looking to […]

Robert Woods Misses Another Day Of Practice

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Woods will likely need to get in at least a limited practice on Friday if he hopes to suit up in a Week 9 meeting with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. If the 29-year-old is questionable […]

No Practice Again For Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) missed his second practice of the week on Thursday. Stafford's back injury doesn't seem to be serious, but two missed practices in a row should have some fantasy managers concerned with whether he'll play in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday night. The 33-year-old has been […]

Rex Burkhead Upgrade To Full Participant On Thursday

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (hip) was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice. The veteran was limited on Wednesday, but appears to be headed in the right direction for a Week 9 date versus the Miami Dolphins. With Mark Ingram II being dealt to the New Orleans Saints, Burkhead saw 49% of […]