Larry Nance Jr. Could Start On Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (head) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's season opener. He did miss some time in the preseason due to a concussion, but has been cleared to play. Nance could jump into the starting five with Kevin Love (calf) already ruled out. He averaged 13.1 points, […]

Trent Taylor Put On COVID-19 List

The San Francisco 49ers placed wide receiver Trent Taylor on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday and signed wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the practice squad in a corresponding move. Taylor is now likely to miss the Week 16 game against the Cardinals on Saturday, even if he was just deemed a high-risk close contact of […]

Ben Roethlisberger Looking His Age

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has a sub-90 passer rating in five straight games, tying the longest single-season streak of his career in Weeks 13-17 back in 2008. He's also had fewer than 6.0 yards per attempt in five straight games, the longest streak of his career and the longest active NFL streak. Since Week […]

Joe Mixon Won't Play In Week 16

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (foot) will not return from Injured Reserve to play in Week 16 against the Texans, according to head coach Zac Taylor. "We'll see about next week," Taylor said. Mixon hasn't played since Week 6 against the Colts and is highly unlikely to return for a meaningless Week 17 game […]

Dodgers Agree With Tommy Kahnle

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a two-year deal with reliever Tommy Kahnle (elbow) on Wednesday, according to a source. Kahnle will receive $750,000 in 2021, $3.45 million in 2022 and a $550,000 signing bonus. The deal includes $750,000 in performance bonuses in 2022. The right-hander had Tommy John surgery in August while with the […]

Quinnen Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets are placing defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (neck) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a neck injury. Williams will miss the final two games of the season, ending a promising year in which he emerged as one of the league's best young defensive linemen. One of the few bright spots for Gang […]

James Paxton Throws For Teams

Free-agent starting pitcher James Paxton (back, elbow) reached 94 mph on the radar gun at a throwing session for scouts, according to a source. As many as 20 teams were in attendance to watch him throw after he underwent back surgery in February and suffered a flexor strain during the 2020 season that limited him […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Signs Three-Year Deal With Devils

New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood signed a three-year, $8.4 million ($2.8 average annual value) to remain in the Garden State. Blackwood, who was a restricted free agent, was excellent in his first full year in the league, posting a 2.77 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage in 43 starts in 2019-2020. In addition, […]

Phillies Make Offer To J.T. Realmuto

The Philadelphia Phillies have an offer on the table for free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, but the other offers around the league for the best all-around catcher in baseball remain unknown. The 29-year-old is believed to be looking for a record-setting deal for a catcher, but the Phillies have made it known that they play to […]

Padres A Suitor For Yu Darvish

The San Diego Padres are one possible suitor for Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish, who finished second in the National League Cy Young voting in 2020 behind Trevor Bauer. The Padres have high-end prospect depth, and general manager A.J. Preller knows Darvish well from their time together with the Rangers. San Diego has become […]

Mikael Granlund To Stay In Nashville

Forward Mikael Granlund and the Nashville Predators agreed to a one-year, $3.75 million contract on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who recorded 30 points (17 goals, 13 assists) in 63 games with the Preds last season, will enter his second full campaign with the club. Coming off one of the least productive seasons in his career (had […]

Broncos Like What They've Seen From Drew Lock

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock has had his struggles in his second season, but general manager John Elway said that the team still likes what they've seen from him in 2020. Lock has thrown for 2,330 yards, 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 11 games this season but has shown some progress recently. He's thrown […]

Justin Jefferson Could Break Randy Moss' Record

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson, who was just named to the Pro Bowl in his first season, needs 132 receiving yards to break Randy Moss' Vikings rookie receiving-yards record. Jefferson has gone over 132 receiving yards three times in his first 14 games. Moss was taken 21st overall in 1998 and had 69 […]

Travis Kelce On The Verge Of Making History

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has 1,318 receiving yards heading into Week 16 against the Falcons and would break the NFL's single-season record for a tight end if he gets at least 60 yards on Sunday against Atlanta. 49ers tight end George Kittle holds the record of 1,377 receiving yards set in 2018. […]

Lions Defense Could Be Missing Coaches Saturday

The Detroit Lions Defense could be without a large portion of their coaching staff in Week 16 against the Buccaneers on Saturday after COVID-19 positives from Tuesday have left the coaching staff in a difficult situation with almost all of their defensive staff members considered close contacts, according to sources informed of the situation. Interim […]

Cardinals Defense Has Potential In Week 16

The Cardinals Defense struggled to contain Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. However, they face a favorable matchup in Week 16, going up against an injury-riddled San Francisco 49ers team that will have C.J. Beathard under center. In addition to having their third-string quarterback starting this week, the 49ers will also be […]

Dan Arnold A Risky Option In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold has come on strong lately. He has three touchdowns over his past three games and he's topped 50 receiving yards twice over that stretch. Unfortunately, his target share has remained extremely low. He's seen only 12 total targets over his past three games. This week, Arnold and the Cardinals […]

Larry Fitzgerald Not A Starting Option In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (groin) is currently questionable for Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers as he is dealing with a groin injury. Fitzgerald made his return to the field after a two-game absence in Week 15 and went on to catch his first touchdown of the year, totaling three catches for […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 63: 2021 Fantasy Baseball Outfield Preview PT2 - Benched with Bubba (Episode 329)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy) to continue their positional previews with part 2 of their outfield position preview. They will go over outfielders after the Top 25 in NFBC ADP and then a ton of awesome listener questions to get you ready for the catcher position. Be sure to subscribe to […]

Christian Kirk Can't Be Trusted In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk is in the midst of a long cold streak. He's failed to score a touchdown in six straight and has only reached 50 receiving yards once over that stretch. This week, the Cardinals face the San Francisco 49ers, who have one of the league's top pass defenses, allowing just […]

DeAndre Hopkins Looks To Stay Hot In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has fueled the team's passing game over the past two weeks. He's seen 22 targets over the past two games and has totalled over 300 receiving yards. This week, the Cardinals have a tough matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, who rank fourth in the league in pass defense, […]

Chase Edmonds An Intriguing Starting Option

Last week, Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds (ankle) saw more carries than Kenyan Drake for the first time this year. Edmonds rushed 11 times for 47 yards, while Drake managed only 26 yards on 10 attempts. Edmonds has been more involved than Drake in the passing game all year. The fact that he might […]

Kenyan Drake Is A Flex Option In Week 16

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake had his worst game of the year in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers. He rushed for just 26 yards on 10 carries and added two catches for 14 yards. His backup, Chase Edmonds (ankle), out-worked and out-produced him in the game, rushing 11 times for 47 yards […]

Kyler Murray Can Deliver In Championship Week

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has struggled over the past month on the whole, but luckily he's coming off his best game in quite a while. Murray threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns while adding 29 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles. In Week 16, Murray and […]

James Robinson Resting For Wednesday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone told the media that running back James Robinson (ankle) will be rested for practice on Wednesday. Robinson suffered an ankle injury in Week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens. He is currently listed as questionable for this Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears, but he is expected to suit up […]

NextGen Stats - Quarterback Breakdowns and Takeaways

Folks, it's time to put on your battle armor and get ready for war as we get ready for the all-important championship week. If you are still in the playoffs, that means you have been been able to stay alive and grind through 15 long weeks. Only one thing can beat you to the finish […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

It took 15 weeks for there to be crazy unexpected upsets and we got not one, but two. If you thought the Jets beating the Rams as 17-point underdogs was shocking, what about the Bengals beating the Steelers? Ryan Finley completed just seven passes for 89 yards and somehow the Bengals managed to win wire-to-wire. […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals For Week 16

It’s championship week for most fantasy football leagues. It’s very important to know the warning signs going into the biggest game of the season. This might even be the biggest game for many fantasy managers’ careers. It’s very important we get everything right as we roll into Week 16. The common theme for many players […]

LeBron James Starts 18th Season With 22-Point Performance

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the team with 22 points in Tuesday's 116-109 loss to the Clippers, shooting 7-for-17 from the field and 3-for-8 from downtown. He also had five rebounds and five assists while ending up as the team's only starter with a positive plus/minus. LeBron hurt his ankle in the second […]

Coaching Matters: Offenses That Will Improve From Week 15

This series continues into its fifteenth week of where I dive into offensive areas that will improve or decline based on coaching in order to glean insight as to fantasy football value. In Week 15, we saw performances such as the Atlanta Falcons running backs combining for 21 rushing yards, Kyler Murray throwing for 406 passing yards, and the Broncos […]