Colt Keith Scratched With Illness on Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (illness) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with an illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and hit sixth against Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo, while outfielder Wenceel Perez will lead off in place of Keith. The 24-year-old Keith has enjoyed a […]

Tetairoa McMillan Sits Out Final Preseason Game

Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (hamstring) was held out of practice on Monday and Tuesday of this week as a precaution due to a minor hamstring injury, and he also did not suit up for the preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Imaging on McMillan's hamstring came back clean, and […]

Terrance Ferguson Catches Two Passes in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (groin) caught two of his three targets for 48 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie missed the first two preseason games due to injury, but he was able to get on the field and showcase his pass-catching abilities this weekend. While Tyler Higbee […]

Omarion Hampton "Getting Better and Better"

Eric Smith of Chargers.com wrote earlier this week that Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton "just keeps getting better and better." Hampton might have been at his best all summer during the team's 21st practice of training camp on Monday, although there was no live tackling allowed. However, the former North Carolina […]

Luis Torrens Returning on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens (hand) is in the lineup on Sunday and hitting eighth against Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Torrens missed the Mets' previous three games while dealing with hand soreness. The 29-year-old has taken over as the Mets' primary catcher with Francisco Alvarez (thumb) on the shelf, but he offers little […]

Half-PPR Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Drafts: Top 145

If you need help with wide receiver prep ahead of your fantasy draft, you have come to the right place. We're back with our updated half-PPR wide receiver (WR) fantasy football draft rankings to help you make the right picks every time. Below, you will see where key pass-catchers such as Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tyreek Hill, DJ […]

Quinshon Judkins Remains Unsigned Amid Contract Standoff

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has yet to sign a rookie contract with the Cleveland Browns. In fact, Judkins is the only player from the 2025 NFL Draft class who has yet to sign his rookie salary. According to Michael David Smith of NBC Sports, the Browns continue to view this situation as […]

Brandon Nimmo on the Bench Again on Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Jeff McNeil is making the start in left field for this one and will hit cleanup against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Nimmo is considered day-to-day, but he's missing a fourth straight game […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Sits Out in Preseason Finale, May Start in Week 1

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was held out of their preseason finale, along with many key starters. While Croskey-Merritt was nursing a minor shoulder injury early in the week, seeing him receive rest before the regular season is a telling sign for his expected role. Instead, Chris Rodriguez Jr. took five carries on […]

Jarquez Hunter Gets Seven Carries in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter rushed for 14 yards on seven carries during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The rookie was inefficient once again, but it's still worth noting that he only played in the first quarter and thenceforth ceded carries to Cody Schrader and Brennan Presley. However, Kyren Williams and […]

Tre' Harris Dealing with Undisclosed Injury

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris (undisclosed) was unable to participate in team drills during the week and was held out of action during their preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers. Harris is currently competing alongside fellow rookie Keandre Lambert-Smith and veterans Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston for a starting job in […]

Tai Felton Held Out of Friday's Game With Arm Soreness

Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Tai Felton (arm) was held out of Friday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans due to arm soreness. The Maryland product was lifted from practice earlier in the week but was unable to progress enough to suit up. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this injury could […]

Half-PPR Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Drafts: Top 110

It's peak fantasy football draft season, and we've got you covered no matter what format you play. We're back with our updated half-PPR running back draft (RB) fantasy football rankings. In the updated 0.5-PPR rankings below, you will see key stud and sleeper ball carriers such as De'Von Achane, TreVeyon Henderson, J.K. Dobbins, Kenneth Walker, and […]

Trevor Etienne Shows Improvement in Preseason Finale

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Trevor Etienne showed some improvement during Carolina's preseason finale on Thursday evening. Facing the Steelers, Etienne ran the ball just three times, but racked up 26 yards. His longest run of the evening went for 28 yards. This was also his longest run of the preseason. During their second game, […]

Buccaneers Waive Shilo Sanders

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are waiving rookie safety Shilo Sanders. The buccaneers signed Sanders, who is the brother of Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, an undrafted free agent following April's NFL Draft. Sanders attended Colorado alongside his brother. Sanders spent his last two collegiate seasons in Colorado […]

Isaiah Likely to Open the Season on Ravens' 53-Man Roster?

Baltimore Ravens beat writer Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic lists Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely's (foot) status on the initial 53-man roster as one of his toughest calls in his latest roster projection. Likely underwent foot surgery in early August. Zrebiec includes Likely in his roster projection and writes that the team is projecting confidence […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]

Dylan Sampson Reps with First-Team Offense in Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson was the first running back on the field in his team's final preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams. Sampson got the first handoff of the game from starting quarterback Joe Flacco and finished his day with two carries for three yards and one reception for 14 yards. […]

Alec Burleson Back in Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Alec Burleson (wrist) is starting in left field and batting third in Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Burleson did not play on Friday against Tampa but is feeling better after the day off on Saturday, so he'll return to […]

Will Quinshon Judkins Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Update

The talented second-round pick was arrested on July 12, though the Broward County State Attorney’s Office ultimately declined to pursue charges. While the legal issue is now behind him, the incident has raised legitimate questions about Judkins’ maturity, decision-making, and overall readiness to handle the demands of professional football. For a rookie still trying to […]

Should I Draft Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, or Matthew Golden? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie WRs

Every NFL Draft class brings a wave of hype, but in today’s league, few positions generate more buzz than wide receiver. The modern NFL is built on explosive passing attacks, and the supply line from college to the pros has never been stronger. Elite college wideouts are entering the league more polished than ever, often […]

Masyn Winn Out With Knee Pain on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays due to knee pain, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Winn received an injection in his knee over the All-Star break in mid-July and has been playing in pain for weeks. While he's […]

Ashton Jeanty Records Two Carries in Final Preseason Game

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty wrapped up his first NFL preseason by playing one series on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. Jeanty logged two carries for five rushing yards and will finish the preseason with 12 carries for 37 yards and a touchdown. He did not see much preseason work in the […]

McCade Brown Called Up for MLB Debut on Sunday

The Colorado Rockies selected the contract of rookie right-hander McCade Brown from Double-A Hartford on Sunday and optioned left-hander Lucas Gilbreath to Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The team also moved right-hander Dugan Darnell (hip) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Brown will make his major-league debut and start Sunday's series […]

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Records Touchdown in Preseason Finale

Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. recorded two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown in his team's final preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. The fourth-rounder out of Tennessee finishes the preseason with three catches on eight targets for 43 yards and a score. Thornton Jr.'s touchdown grab against Arizona came […]

Oronde Gadsden II Scores Touchdown in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden II caught three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown in the team's preseason finale against San Fransisco. The fifth-round rookie from Syracuse has had an excellent training camp and appears to be carving out a spot on the Chargers. The club signed Tyler Conklin and still rosters […]

Raheim Sanders Leads Chargers In Rushing

Running back Raheim Sanders ran 13 times for 48 yards to lead the Los Angeles Chargers in rushing on Saturday against San Francisco. The undrafted rookie had a decent showing in the preseason finale, but still has an uphill climb to make the Chargers' final roster. The Chargers traded for Najee Harris and drafted Omarion […]

DJ Uiagalelei Throws Two Touchdowns in Preseason Finale

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei completed 16 of 31 passes for 170 yards to go with two touchdowns and an interception Saturday against San Francisco. The rookie got the majority of snaps and played fairly well, also rushing for 13 yards on one attempt. The Chargers are clearly set at quarterback with Justin Herbert, […]

Jaydon Blue Dealing With Ankle Sprain

Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (ankle) suffered a low-ankle sprain on Friday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The rookie running back told reporters after the game that he was not overly concerned and hopeful to be ready for Week 1. Blue is one of the more intriguing rookie running back candidates given the […]

Sal Stewart Hammers Two More Home Runs at Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart continued his assault on Triple-A pitching on Saturday, drawing two walks and going 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs for Louisville. He also tallied four RBI and three runs scored in the contest. The Reds' top prospect has now reached base safely via hit or walk in 17 […]