DeSean Jackson Will Not Play In Week 17

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (ankle) will be inactive for the team's season finale against the Washington Football Team in Week 17. Jackson sat out practice this past week so the fact he is inactive is no surprise. He played in last week's game and caught his only target, an 81-yard touchdown reception. Alshon […]

Chase Edmonds Active For Week 17

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (hip) is officially active for the team's season finale against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Edmonds left the team's Week 16 game early after suffering a hip injury and was limited in practice this past week. He will serve as the team's No. 2 back behind Kenyan […]

Jamaal Williams Will Be Active In Week 17

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams (quad) will make his return to the field after a one-game absence in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Williams missed the team's Week 16 game against the Tennessee Titans with a quad injury. While he was out, the team's rookie No. 3 running back A.J. Dillon went […]

Olivier Vernon Carted To The Locker Room

Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (leg) has been carted to the locker room in the fourth quarter of this week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Vernon injured his left leg on a play and was down on the field for awhile before he was looked at by trainers in the medical tent. While he […]

Duke Johnson Inactive For Week 17

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson (neck) has been ruled out for the team's season finale against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. This will be Johnson's third straight missed game. He suffered a neck injury in Week 14 and hasn't been on the field since. David Johnson will lead the Texans backfield in Week […]

KeeSean Johnson Could See Increased Role In Week 17

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver KeeSean Johnson could be in line for an expanded role in the team's Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams. The team will be without both Larry Fitzgerald (groin) and Christian Kirk (COVID-19) this week, making Johnson the team's likely No. 2 receiver with Andy Isabella as their No. 3. […]

Jordan Wilkins Placed On COVID-19 List

Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (COVID-19) has been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will not be on the field for the team's season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars. At this point, the team hasn't informed the press as to whether Wilkins tested positive for COVID-19 or if he was a close contact. Wilkins […]

Amari Cooper Injures Ankle In Third Quarter

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) injured his ankle while attempting to score a touchdown in the third quarter of this week's game against the New York Giants. Cooper reached toward the end zone on the play and it was called a touchdown on the field, but was later overturned. Cooper was favoring his […]

Matt Barkley Enters Game In Third Quarter

The Buffalo Bills have made a switch at quarterback in the third quarter of their Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. Matt Barkley has entered the game to take over for Josh Allen. The Bills were up 15 points at the time of the switch and felt there was no need to keep their […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Ruled Out With Concussion

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones has been ruled out of Sunday's Week 17 game against the Steelers with a concussion. He'll finish with one catch for 11 yards. The rookie didn't play a huge role this year but flashed some solid potential. If the Browns hold onto their playoff spot and Peoples-Jones is back […]

Cam Akers Active For Week 17

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (ankle) is reportedly active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. The Rams need to win this game and won't have quarterback Jared Goff, so expect heavy doses of Akers against a struggling Arizona run defense. Akers is a solid RB2 option for anyone who is still playing season-long […]

Mike Evans Ruled Out In Week 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Evans was hurt in the first quarter, hyperextending his knee while attempting to catch a touchdown pass. We'll have to monitor the situation closely to see if Evans is able to return for […]

Tee Higgins Questionable To Return In Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Ravens. With how much of a potential issue hamstrings are for NFL receivers, don't be surprised if we don't see Higgins again in this game. If he's done for the day, he would finish without a catch. Alex Erickson […]

Bucs Looking At Mike Evans' Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans left the field after a dropped touchdown in Week 17 with an apparent knee injury and is being looked at by trainers. Evans is a key cog for the Tampa Bay offense, so it will be important to watch to see if Evans is able to return. If […]

Clint Capela Racks Up Impressive Double-Double In Loss

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela compiled 16 points and 16 rebounds in Saturday's defeat to the Cavaliers, setting new season highs in each category en route to a second consecutive double-double. Having been on the floor for 31 minutes, Capela was able to add three steals and two blocks, an indication of the level of […]

Collin Sexton Drops Game-High 27 Points In Victory

Cleveland Cavaliers point/shooting guard Collin Sexton poured in a game-high 27 points during Saturday's win over Atlanta, marking his sixth straight contest passing the 20-point plateau to begin the year. In what has been a small sample size thus far, Sexton has embraced the role of No. 1 scoring option for the Cavs and has […]

John Marino Signed To Six-Year Extension

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino signed a six-year contract extension worth $26.4 million on Sunday. The 23-year-old is coming off of a productive 2019-20 campaign that saw him finish eighth in Calder Trophy voting. He tallied six goals, 20 assists, and four power-play points across 56 games. Marino looks like a nice end-of-draft pick for […]

DeVante Parker Will Play Week 17, Jakeem Grant Sr. Out

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker is active for Sunday's contest against the Buffalo Bills. With fellow receiver Jakeem Grant Sr. (ankle) out, Parker will once again assume the role of No. 1 receiver in this offense. The Bills Defense might be weaker than usual as the team rests some key players, giving Parker WR2 […]

Darwin Thompson Will See Bulk Of Week 17 Carries

While Le'Veon Bell will be active, Kansas City Chiefs running back Darwin Thompson is expected to see the bulk of the carries in the team's Week 17 contest against the Chargers, as KC looks to keep their starters healthy. A popular preseason sleeper back in 2019, Thompson's never really gotten going in the regular season. […]

Tyler Kroft On COVID List

Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft has been placed on the COVID-19 list and will miss Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. This could potentially open things up for a big Dawson Knox game, but with the Bills expected to rest their starters at some point during Sunday's game, maybe the smart move is to […]

No Carlos Hyde For Seattle In Week 17

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Coupled with Rashaad Penny's struggles since returning to the field, this should clear the way for a big showing by running back Chris Carson. Consider Carson a high-end RB2 for this matchup, even against a 49ers Defense that has the […]

Damien Harris Won't Play Against Jets

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (ankle) won't play against the Jets on Sunday. Harris will enter the offseason as the top candidate on this Patriots team to start at running back next season, though there's always plenty of mystery with this team's running back corps. As for this week, expect to see more […]

Christian Kirk On COVID List

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is on the COVID-19 list and will not play Sunday in a must-win game against that Los Angeles Rams. With Larry Fitzgerald (groin) unlikely to play as well and quarterback Kyler Murray (leg) likely to be limited, the Cardinals passing attack could be in some trouble. With Kirk out, […]

Tyler Boyd Active For Week 17

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (concussion) is active for Week 17 against the Ravens. It's a bit of a surprise as this is a meaningless game for the Bengals, but Boyd will slide back into the lineup. His numbers have been all over the place this season, but he should be a solid WR3 […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (1/3/21): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Happy New Year, everyone. For those looking to not move off the couch on Sunday, the NFL regular season will conclude with Week 17 on tap. On top of that, the NBA has seven games on the agenda, minus the afternoon game, to round out the evening, which will ultimately make this one of the […]

Matt Barkley Will See Meaningful Snaps In Week 17

Per Michael Giardi of the NFL Network, the Buffalo Bills intend to give quarterback Matt Barkley "meaningful snaps" on Sunday against Miami. The Bills have nothing to play for other than seeding, so it looks like Allen will get some early playing time and then head to the bench. This news means that Allen should […]

Josh Allen Active, But No Guarantee He Plays Entire Game

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is active for Sunday's game against Miami, but Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network says that there's no guarantee Allen plays the entire game. The Bills are only playing for seeding at this point, so they could decide to end Allen's day early to keep him fresh for the playoffs. […]

Matthew Stafford Active For Week 17

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (thumb/ribs/ankle) is officially active for Sunday's meeting with the Minnesota Vikings. Stafford was limited in practice all week but will make the start this week. The Lions offense doesn't have a lot of weapons right now, so Stafford should be considered a QB2 play, even against a Vikings Defense that […]

Julio Jones Officially Inactive For Season Finale

As expected, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) is inactive for the team's season finale against the Buccaneers. Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage are both strong fantasy options with Jones sidelined. Still an elite wideout when he plays, Jones will end the season having played just nine games and failed to reach 1,000 yards […]

Cole Beasley Inactive For Week 17

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. His absence will hurt Buffalo's offense, as Beasley has been a key player to help them move the chains and a great underneath option for Buffalo. The Bills will keep Beasley sidelined to make sure he's healthy for the playoff […]