Broncos Defense Facing A Weakened Browns Offense

The Denver Broncos defense hasn't been very good for fantasy purposes since their three-game winning streak to start the season against inferior competition. They've gone 0-3 since then and just allowed a season-high 34 points to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. But they'll catch a break on Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, who will […]

Josh Hart Suffers Knee Injury In Opener

New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Josh Hart (knee) left Wednesday's season opener against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering a right knee injury. He is questionable to return. He started the game and logged 10 minutes before exiting. The fifth-year veteran went 2-for-2 with five points, two rebounds and one assist. If he's unable to return, Naji […]

Brandon McManus - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus enters Thursday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns as the No. 10 kicker in terms of overall fantasy points. He's gotten there by making all 12 of his field-goal tries and all 12 of his extra points through the first six games of the season. McManus will be looking to […]

Jalen Johnson Probable For Thursday's Opener

Atlanta Hawks rookie forward Jalen Johnson (ankle) is currently listed as probable for the team's season opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. He is dealing with right ankle soreness. The rookie tweaked his ankle in late September, but he had been practicing in full after the injury, so his inclusion in the injury report […]

Tim Patrick - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick enters the Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night looking for his fourth touchdown of the season. Patrick hauled in three of his six targets in last weekend's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders for 42 yards and his third touchdown of the year. The 27-year-old […]

Jonathan Kuminga Nearing On-Court Work

Golden State Warriors rookie forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is in the midst of recovering from a patellar tendon strain in his right knee. He suffered the injury during a preseason game against the Denver Nuggets and has been sidelined ever since. This past weekend, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr stated that the rookie was "getting […]

Courtland Sutton - Week 7 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton remains one of the bright spots on this Denver offense heading into a Thursday night matchup with the Cleveland Browns. He drew a team-high 14 targets in the Week 6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and turned them into eight catches for 94 yards and a touchdown. Per […]

Rudy Gay, Trent Forrest Sitting Out Opener

The Utah Jazz will be without forward Rudy Gay (heel) and guard Trent Forrest (concussion) for Wednesday's season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gay is still in the midst of recovering from offseason surgery on his left heel. He doesn't have a timetable for a return as of now. Forrest, meanwhile, is in concussion […]

Nick Castellanos Expected To Opt Out Of Contract

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos is expected to opt out of his deal with $34 million and two years left. He's still only 29 years old and had a .939 OPS for the Reds in 2021, and Cincinnati retains interest in keeping the All-Star around. Castellanos has a $16 million player option for the 2022 […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Unlikely To Be Available Past ALCS

Houston Astros ace Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is unlikely to be available if the Astros were to advance past the American League Championship Series against the Boston Red Sox and to the World Series. McCullers' forearm injury is seen as muscular in nature, which is good news in the long term. Before his injury in […]

Gary Harris A Late Scratch With Hamstring Injury

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (hamstring), who was slated to start, has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday. Rookie Jalen Suggs draws the start in his place. Harris will miss the contest against the Spurs due to "right hamstring maintenance." Suggs will get a chance to see his fair share of minutes in his NBA […]

Jacob Eason Resurfaces With Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks claimed quarterback Jacob Eason off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday. Eason was waived on Tuesday when the Colts activated Sam Ehlinger (knee) from Injured Reserve, but it didn't take him long to find a landing spot. The Seahawks needed a backup behind Geno Smith with Russell Wilson (finger) on Injured […]

Nicolas Batum, Serge Ibaka To Miss Thursday's Opener

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (personal) and forward Serge Ibaka (back) will miss Thursday's season-opener against the Warriors. Already down Kawhi Leonard (knee), the Clippers' frontcourt depth will be challenged early on in the season. Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac, and Isaiah Hartenstein should see all the minutes they can handle Thursday. Some usage […]

Panthers Expected To Sign Ameer Abdullah

The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign Ameer Abdullah, according to a source. Abdullah was just released by the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday when they activated rookie running back Kene Nwangwu from Injured Reserve. The 28-year-old veteran had seen just seven carries for 30 yards and caught three of four targets for 17 yards in […]

Rumors Surrounding Tua Tagovailoa, Deshaun Watson Are False

A source close to the situation said that "rumors are false" in regards to trades involving Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. There were reports earlier in the day that the Dolphins and Texans could complete a trade involving Watson by the end of the week. That, in turn, fueled […]

Isaiah Roby To Come Off Bench Wednesday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Isaiah Roby will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Jazz. It's a bit of a surprise, as the rebuilding Thunder opted to go with the veteran Derrick Favors over the younger Roby- though head coach Mark Daigneault noted that the veteran's return to Utah played a part in […]

Sony Michel Misses First Practice Of The Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (shoulder) didn't practice on Wednesday but is still expected to be able to play on Sunday against the winless Detroit Lions. Michel is the clear backup to Darrell Henderson Jr. in the Rams backfield, as he has 54 carries and five targets compared to Henderson's 81 rushing attempts […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Limited, Trey Lance Misses Practice Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) put in a limited practice on Wednesday, while rookie quarterback Trey Lance (knee) was on the sidelines. "Feeling good. Feel real good. Go out there, test it out a little bit, but overall feeling like it's in the right spot," Garoppolo said. Lance is expected to miss the […]

DeVante Parker, Preston Williams Limited Wednesday

Miami Dolphins wide receivers DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) and Preston Williams (groin) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Running back Malcolm Brown (ribs) and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) were also both limited. Parker and Williams missed the Week 6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Parker has missed the last two games. Mack Hollins […]

De'Anthony Melton Draws The Start Against Cavaliers

Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton is a member of the starting five for Wednesday's season-opener against Cleveland. He'll be joined in the backcourt by second-year pro Desmond Bane. Melton figures to get plenty of run in the starting lineup with Dillon Brooks (hand) expected to miss the beginning of the season as he recovers from […]

Chester Rogers Sitting To Start The Week

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chester Rogers (groin) did not take part in practice on Wednesday after getting injured in the Monday night win over the Buffalo Bills. Kicker Randy Bullock (shoulder) and backup running back Jeremy McNichols (ankle) also sat out of practice Wednesday. Rogers caught his only target for seven yards in Week 6, […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Pencils Into Starting Five Wednesday

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker draws the start in his team's opening game of the season against the 76ers. Alexander-Walker steps into quite the opportunity with Lonzo Ball now in Chicago- and should be expected to handle the point guard duties for the Pelicans- with Devonte' Graham playing off the ball. It could […]

A.J. Brown Out With Illness Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (illness) did not participate in practice on Wednesday. Brown was questionable to play in Week 6 on Monday night due to a bout with food poisoning, but he managed to suit up. He was still feeling under the weather in the first half and did nothing before exploding for […]

Julio Jones Misses Another Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) did not suit up for practice on Wednesday. Jones missed Weeks 4 and 5 before returning on Monday night in Week 6, only to aggravate his hamstring and get ruled out late in the game against the Buffalo Bills. The 32-year-old typically would play through nagging lower-body injuries […]

Jordan Binnington Looks For Another Win Wednesday Night

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington is set to get his third start of the season in Wednesday's road contest versus the Golden Knights. The 28-year-old has won both of his previous appearances this term but has heavily relied on the team's offense, registering a 3.50 goals-against average with a .879 save percentage. The Blues […]

Allen Robinson II Still Dealing With Ankle Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (ankle) was sidelined at practice on Wednesday. Robinson missed a couple practices last week with the injury, but he ultimately played 93% of the offensive snaps in the Week 6 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The 28-year-old caught four passes (on seven targets) for the second week […]

Mike Smith Gets Placed On Injured Reserve

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday and will miss the rest of the week. The move is retroactive to Oct. 19 when Smith exited a 6-5 win over Anaheim. He had a tough time in the contest, giving up four goals on 15 saves, but Mikko Koskinen […]

Thursday Night Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Broncos vs Browns

Welcome to Week Seven, the week many analysts are referring to as the “bye-pocalypse”. With Buffalo, Dallas, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh all on bye, it’s going to be a tough week for many fantasy managers.  Not only are people’s line-ups devoured with bye weeks, but injuries in the NFL keep stacking up. […]

T.J. Hockenson Continues To Sit On Wednesday

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) sat out of practice on Wednesday. Hockenson continues to play through a knee injury and be rested on Wednesdays. It's likely he's just being rested again before returning to practice later in the week and playing on Sunday. The 24-year-old had a couple quiet games before catching eight […]

James Neal Joins First Line With Pavel Buchnevich Suspended

St. Louis Blues winger James Neal will replace Pavel Buchnevich on the top line for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden Knights, with the Russian serving the first game of a two-game ban. The veteran sniper will be back in the lineup after sitting out Monday's 7-4 win over Arizona as a healthy scratch. Neal is […]