What Will Derek Carr's Impact Be In Week 3?

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is slated to start on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but his impact in Week 3 is still up for debate. The 30-year-old signal-caller injured his ankle in last week's 26-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, and while head coach Jon Gruden told the media earlier this week Carr […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Isn't Starting On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is on the bench on Friday for a matchup with the Minnesota Twins and right-handed starter Bailey Ober. Gurriel Jr. is batting .285 with a .328 on-base percentage, 21 home runs, and a stolen base in 525 plate appearances this season. The Blue Jays are starting Corey Dickerson […]

Randal Grichuk On The Bench Friday

Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Randal Grichuk is on the bench for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober. The 29-year-old is batting .246 with a .287 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 529 plate appearances. It'll be George Springer hitting leadoff and starting in center field on Friday. With Springer […]

Maxx Crosby Will Have Big Impact In Week 3

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby enters Week 3 primed to make his biggest impact yet this season. The third-year veteran has already registered two sacks for 12 yards and 10 QB hits through two games this season. He will have his work cut out for him this Sunday against a Dolphins team that […]

Yadier Molina Starting Game 2 On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is back in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Molina didn't play in the first game as Andrew Knizner got the start. Knizner went hitless in three plate appearances. Now, Molina returns to the lineup with Zach Davies on the […]

Panthers Work Out Duke Johnson Friday

With Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) expected to miss the next couple of weeks with a hamstring strain, the team worked out running back Duke Johnson on Friday, according to a source. Rookie Chuba Hubbard should see the majority of backfield work in McCaffrey's absence, with former Denver Broncos back Royce Freeman helping […]

Rashaad Penny, Dee Eskridge Ruled Out

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (calf) and rookie Dee Eskridge (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings for the second straight week. The Seahawks are hopeful that Penny will be able to return in Week 4, but given his lengthy injury history, nobody should be holding their breathe for […]

Anthony Firkser Ruled Out Again In Week 3

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (knee) missed practice all week and has been officially ruled out for the Week 3 contest against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. It will be Firkser's second straight absence after he was injured in the season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals. With the 26-year-old out for another game, MyCole Pruitt […]

Marquise Goodwin Questionable For Week 3

Chicago Bears wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (ankle) practiced in full the last two days, but he's listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Cleveland Browns. Barring a setback on Saturday, Goodwin should be able to suit up on Sunday. The 30-year-old has operated as Chicago's No. 3 receiver and is third in targets (seven) […]

Jamison Crowder Doubtful To Make Season Debut

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) did not practice at all this week and is doubtful for Week 3 against the Denver Broncos. Crowder has yet to play this year after being on the COVID-19 list and due to an injury that he suffered late in training camp. The veteran slot man remains […]

Matt Manning To Start Monday

Detroit Tigers starter Matt Manning will take the mound on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Manning has pitched to a 5.73 ERA and a 4.63 FIP in 77 innings this season. He's also struck out 47 batters while surrendering 27 walks. It's not the best matchup for the right-hander as the White Sox have […]

Tevin Coleman Won't Play Against Broncos

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman (illness) was a full practice participant on Friday, but he was ultimately ruled out for Week 3 against the Denver Broncos with a non-COVID-19 illness. Coleman saw just 9.6 percent of the snaps in the Week 2 loss against the New England Patriots, with Michael Carter and Ty […]

Brian Ortega Looking To Become The New Champion

1-1 in his last two contests, Brian Ortega (15-1) showed the powers that be enough to earn a title shot for the featherweight title in UFC 266's main event on Saturday. Known for his dangerous ground game and ability to pull out late victories, Ortega enters the Octagon against Alexander Volkanovski, who is a perfect […]

Mike Zunino Isn't Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera. Zunino is batting .213 with a .299 on-base percentage and 31 home runs in 355 plate appearances this season. The Rays will give Francisco Mejia the start behind the plate against Cabrera. Mejia […]

Tyler Stephenson On The Bench Friday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with the Washington Nationals and right-hander Paolo Espino. The 24-year-old is hitting .278 with a .365 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 373 plate appearances so far this season. Instead, it'll be Tucker Barnhart starting behind the plate and batting […]

Yandy Diaz Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz isn't in the lineup on Friday for a matchup with right-hander Edward Cabrera and the Miami Marlins. Diaz is batting .257 with a .356 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 520 plate appearances this season. Ji-Man Choi is getting the start at first base and hitting third […]

Alexander Volkanovski Looking To Go 10-For-10

UFC 266 will be headlined by the men's featherweight championship on Saturday when Alexander Volkanovski (22-1) defends his crown against Brian Ortega. Volkanovski has been on quite the run since joining the UFC, winning all nine of his Octagon appearances, including wins over Max Holloway in his last two fights. Volkanovski has the ability to […]

Luke Voit Isn't Starting On Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit isn't starting on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Voit is hitting .241 with a .329 on-base percentage and 11 home runs in 240 plate appearances this season. Voit has just two hits in his last 26 plate appearances, but both were home runs. […]

Lauren Murphy Set For Career-Defining Moment

With an opportunity of a lifetime, Lauren Murphy (15-4) steps into the Octagon on Saturday for UFC 266's co-main-event bout with a chance to capture the UFC women's flyweight championship. Not only could she capture the title, but it could arguably be one of the biggest championship upsets in UFC history. Quietly riding a five-fight […]

Gary Sanchez Not Starting Friday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez isn't in the lineup on Friday. The Yankees will take on the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi but will do so with the catcher on the bench. Sanchez is batting .211 with a .313 on-base percentage and 23 home runs in 415 plate appearances this season. Instead, […]

Brewers Hopeful Rowdy Tellez Will Return Soon

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said he is hopeful first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) will rejoin the team on their upcoming road trip, which kicks off next Tuesday in St. Louis. Tellez has been out since September 12 due to a strained right patella but has been taking part in more baseball activities over the […]

Valentina Shevchenko Looks To Continue Her Dominance

The biggest favorite on Saturday night, Valentina Shevchenko (21-3) will defend her UFC women's flyweight title in the co-main event of UFC 266. Already with seven wins in a row, the flyweight queen looks for No. 8 against Lauren Murphy, who is quietly on her own winning streak of five straight. Proving she can be […]

Kenny Golladay, Evan Engram Questionable For Week 3

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hip) and tight end Evan Engram (calf) were both limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable for Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. There's definitely a chance that both Golladay and Engram will play. Engram is looking to make his 2021 season debut. Through two […]

Wander Franco Activated And Batting Second On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat second on Friday in an interleague matchup against the Miami Marlins. The 20-year-old rookie has been sidelined since September 10 because of a strained right hamstring but is ready to return after a successful rehab stint. Fantasy […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Will Be A Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (ribs) will be a game-time decision based on his pain level in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Henderson didn't practice all week, so that's another sign pointing toward him being inactive this weekend. Making him even more risky for […]

Matthew Boyd Set To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (elbow) will undergo surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his left arm, Jason Beck of MLB.com reported. The 30-year-old southpaw was sidelined for more than two months this season due to discomfort in his left arm and has struggled since returning, going 1-4 in his last starts with […]

Amari Cooper Says He'll Be Good To Go

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ribs), who said he's actually dealing with cracked ribs, said he'll be good to go on Monday night in Week 3 against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. Cooper said he's improving every day, and his full practice on Friday is great news for his availability on Monday. It could just […]

Giovanny Gallegos Saves Another One On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos earned his 12th save of the season in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Gallegos leads all of baseball with 10 saves in the month of September, and he's certainly locked down the ninth inning role in the St. Louis bullpen. With Alex Reyes still walking […]

Alex Reyes Gives Up Four Runs But Wins

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes pitched poorly in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader, but ended up with a win anyway. Reyes pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on two hits and two walks, striking out three and allowing a home run. It was vintage Reyes, who threw only 18 of his 33 […]

Yasmani Grandal Isn't Starting On Friday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Indians and right-handed starter Shane Bieber. Grandal is batting .236 with a .416 on-base percentage and 22 home runs in 342 plate appearances this season. It'll be Zack Collins hitting ninth and starting in Grandal's place behind the plate. […]