Darnell Mooney Dealing With Back Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (back) was a limited practice participant on Wednesday due to a back injury. Mooney was able to escape training camp and the preseason without any injuries, but he's nursing a back injury that doesn't sound too serious ahead of a Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. As […]

Mecole Hardman Limited With Oblique Ailment

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (oblique) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Hardman managed to avoid injuries in training camp and the preseason and even played in a full 16 games in his first two NFL seasons, so it would be a shame if he weren't available for the season-opener […]

Adam Trautman Is Healthy For Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle) is not listed on the official injury report ahead of the season-opener in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. A popular breakout candidate heading into training camp, Trautman had a very small role in the preseason opener and then left on a cart with a left […]

Tre'Quan Smith No Longer On Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is not listed on the team's official injury report ahead of Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Smith was removed from a training camp practice on Aug. 3 with an undisclosed issue and missed two weeks. He was able to return on Aug. 17, but he did […]

Blake Martinez Will Be Ready For Week 1

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez isn't on the team's official injury report ahead of Week 1 against the Denver Broncos after he spent time on the league's COVID-19 list at the start of training camp. Martinez has been back at practice for several weeks and should be 100 percent ready to begin his second […]

Alexander Mattison Practices In Full

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (ribs) took part in a full practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mattison was injured in the team's second preseason game and hadn't done much since then, so this is a good sign of his availability this weekend. He'll once again enter the year […]

Shi Smith Sits Out Wednesday's Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith (shoulder) logged a 'DNP' on Wednesday's injury report. Smith was able to work on a stationary bike to the side as he's still recovering from a shoulder injury he suffered during the team's final preseason game. The rookie wideout figures to check in as the fourth wideout on the […]

Johnny Cueto Won't Throw For 10 More Days

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (elbow) is not expected to resume throwing for at least 10 more days, manager Gabe Kapler told reporters on Wednesday. Kapler said he isn't ruling out a regular-season return for the 35-year-old right-hander, who was placed on the 10-day injured list last week with elbow soreness. However, Cueto […]

Austin Ekeler Misses Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (hamstring) officially missed practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. Instead, Ekeler worked off to the side with trainers. Ekeler is an RB1, especially in PPR leagues, but many fantasy managers want nothing to do with him after he missed six games in 2020 in his first season […]

Kyle Schwarber Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schwarber and fellow left-handed batter Alex Verdugo will be on the bench for the series finale against the Rays as the Red Sox face off against southpaw Shane McClanahan and try to snap a three-game losing skid. Fantasy managers […]

Michael Carter, Denzel Mims Good To Go

New York Jets rookie running back Michael Carter and wide receiver Denzel Mims (hip) aren't listed on the official injury report ahead of Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Carter, a fourth-round pick, missed some training camp practices with an undisclosed injury and finished on a low note in the preseason after some early hype. […]

Nelson Agholor Limited In Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (ankle) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins. While this doesn't mean that Agholor will miss the season-opener this weekend, his status the rest of the week is worth monitoring. After a solid year with […]

Zach Eflin Scheduled For Knee Surgery This Week

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Eflin (knee) has been placed on the 60-day injured list and is scheduled to have surgery on Friday to replace his right patellar tendon, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reported on Wednesday. Eflin hasn't taken the mound since mid-July due to setbacks with his injured knee, last going 3 2/3 innings […]

Jake Rogers Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (forearm) underwent Tommy John surgery in Dallas on Wednesday, manager AJ Hinch told reporters. The 26-year-old has been out of Detroit's lineup since July 19 after being diagnosed with a right forearm strain. Rogers will likely be sidelined until partway through the 2022 season, which is unfortunate given he was […]

Jalen Hurd Could Be Headed For Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is a candidate to be put on Injured Reserve to give him more time to be fully ready for the season, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Hurd will not be ready for the season-opener this weekend against the Detroit Lions and looks likely to miss at […]

Hunter Henry Not On The Injury Report

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) is not listed on the team's official injury report on Wednesday ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the division-rival Miami Dolphins. Henry will combine with Jonnu Smith in his first season with the Pats to form a strong one-two punch at the position. The Patriots are […]

Tarik Skubal Starting Sunday Against Tampa Bay

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is starting against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. The left-hander has pitched to a 4.30 ERA and a 4.99 FIP in 136 innings this season. He's also struck out 154 batters and walked 45. With the Tigers limiting Skubal's innings, the 24-year-old won't have a ton of fantasy appeal […]

Casey Mize Starting On Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize will make his next start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mize has pitched to a 3.51 ERA, a 4.88 FIP, 106 strikeouts, and 39 walks in 138.1 innings this season. With the Tigers limiting Mize's innings this season, the starter won't have a ton of fantasy value […]

Preston Williams Limited To Start The Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) was limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 1 against the New England Patriots. Williams had season-ending foot surgery last year and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Aug. 19. He proceeded to play in a preseason game on Aug. 29, but it […]

Matthew Boyd Will Start On Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd will take the mound on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Boyd has been one of Detroit's best starters this season, pitching to a 3.89 ERA, a 4.10 FIP, 67 strikeouts, and 23 walks in 78.2 innings spanning 15 starts. However, in two starts since returning from the injured […]

Adam Thielen No Longer On Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (thigh) is not listed on the team's official injury report on Wednesday ahead of their Week 1 season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Thielen suffered a thigh bruise in the preseason and didn't take part in the preseason finale, but it was a minor issue and the Vikings were just […]

Eric Haase Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't starting on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-handed starter Mitch Keller. Haase is batting .234 with a .287 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 314 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Dustin Garneau getting the start behind the plate and batting […]

Tyler Stephenson On The Bench Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson isn't in Wednesday's lineup for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and right-handed starter Alec Mills. Stephenson is batting .287 with a .374 on-base percentage and nine home runs in 348 plate appearances this season. The Reds will start Tucker Barnhart at catcher instead of Stephenson on Wednesday. Barnhart is […]

Justin Turner Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran is batting .280 with a .369 on-base percentage, 23 home runs, and two stolen bases in 528 plate appearances this season. Max Muncy will move over to third base with Albert Pujols stepping in […]

Dede Westbrook Expects To Be Ready

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Dede Westbrook (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL last October, was a full practice participant on Wednesday. Westbrook said on Aug. 6 that he "most definitely" would be ready for the season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, and it's looking like he was right. It's good news for Westbrook and […]

Anthony Miller Not On Wednesday's Injury Report

Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report ahead of the team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. Miller suffered the shoulder injury during the team's first preseason game- though he was able to resume practicing Monday and is now a full go against Jacksonville. The former Bear will likely […]

Justin Jefferson Good To Go For Week 1

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) is no longer listed on the team's official injury report and should be good to go for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Jefferson suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder on Aug. 6 and was held out of the entire preseason as […]

Jordan Whitehead Ruled Out For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) has been ruled out for the season-opener on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Whitehead was in the league's COVID-19 protocols during training camp and recently suffered a minor hamstring strain that will keep him out this week. Because the injury isn't serious, the 24-year-old defensive back will […]

Parris Campbell Limited With Achilles Injury

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (Achilles) was limited in practice with an Achilles injury that is more of a lingering issue than something that he suffered in practice on Wednesday. Unless the injury gets worse throughout the week, Campbell is expected to start as the team's No. 3 wideout in Week 1 against the […]

Marvin Jones Jr. A Solid Week 1 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. draws a plus matchup against a poor Texans defensive unit in Week 1. The Texans were plenty beatable through the air in 2020 when their seventh-most fantasy points allowed to opposing WR's, and they should be even more beatable this season following the trade of top CB Bradley […]