November 17, 2025
The NFL is suspending Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct after he was caught on video spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey on Sunday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Barring a successful appeal of his suspension, Chase will miss the Week 12 contest on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Chase's conduct led to an altercation in which Ramsey threw punches at Chase, causing him to be ejected from the Week 11 game. The 25-year-old will now most likely miss this weekend's game against the Pats, so fantasy managers should shift him to their bench this week.
Tee Higgins will operate as quarterback
Joe Flacco's top target for that one and will draw the attention of Pats cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
Andrei Iosivas will be the No. 2 this Sunday, making him worth flex consideration. Tight end
Noah Fant will also be more attractive as a TE streamer in Week 12.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 17, 2025
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Kings. On Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, Carlson missed his first game of the season due to an upper-body Injury. He may return for Monday's action, but we won't know for certain until the pre-game warmups. Carlson has had a busy start to the season, recording 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in 17 appearances, which ties him with Alex Ovechkin for the third-most points on the Capitals team. Trevor van Riemsdyk, who logged two blocks across 16:13 of ice time on Saturday, will likely remain in the lineup if Carlson isn't healthy enough to return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Darius Garland (toe) remains out for Monday's Central Division showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks. He wasn't available for the first seven games to begin the 2025 campaign. However, after returning and appearing in a few contests, he re-aggravated the injury during the November 10 meeting with the Miami Heat and has now missed the last three games. According to head coach Kenny Atkinson, the 26-year-old is moving in a positive direction. Unfortunately, it appears it may take him some more time before he's ready to return to the floor. While Garland is on the shelf,
Sam Merrill, coming off a 13-point showing, is expected to remain in the starting lineup.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) won't play on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes and is considered week-to-week. The Bruins placed him on Injured Reserve after Arvidsson suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Across 20 games, Arvidsson has contributed six goals and four assists. Only Morgan Geekie (12) and David Pastrnak (11) have more goals for Boston this season. The Bruins frontline has suffered other injury blows as well, prompting the team to recall Matej Blumel and Riley Tufte from the minors. Blumel could be a sneaky fantasy option as a player who will join Boston's top six on Monday and will have a spot on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 21-year-old has played in just five games this season due to knee issues. Lively saw 12 minutes of action during Sunday's tilt against the Trail Blazers and will sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Monday for precautionary reasons. With
Daniel Gafford (ankle) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will likely rely upon
Dwight Powell and
Moussa Cisse to carry them this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (face) won't play on Monday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He might be unavailable for several games because McAvoy may need surgery after taking a puck to the face in Saturday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. With McAvoy out, the Bruins lose quality on both ends of the ice. The star blue-liner has recorded 14 assists, 32 blocks, and 26 hits in 19 games. In his absence, Henri Jokiharju will play on Monday, joining the first defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. A more important role in the Bruins defense will increase Jokiharju's fantasy value, although he hasn't been very impactful this season, posting three assists in 19 appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 17, 2025
According to Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network, Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 27-year-old recently returned to the team's rotation after recovering from an ankle injury. However, he will sit out the second half of a back-to-back to rest. With
Dereck Lively II (knee) also ruled out, the Mavs frontcourt will need 23-year-old big man
Moussa Cisse to step up. Cisse will see more playing time than usual, but he isn't a viable fantasy option going into Monday's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Alan Horton
November 17, 2025
According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (leg) was a full participant in practice on Monday. Besides returning to practice, James recently completed a successful G League assignment, during which he got extra practice time. However, the 40-year-old is still considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Jazz. If James remains out of action, fantasy managers should still expect
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves to carry the Lakers' offense Tuesday evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mike Trudell
November 17, 2025
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Virginia Tech is finalizing an agreement with James Franklin to be its next head coach. It has been reported that Franklin and the program have been in talks in recent days, but the deal is now imminent. In 12 years with Penn State, Franklin tallied a 104-45 record, including a Big Ten Championship, another Big Ten Championship Game appearance, six bowl-game wins, and a College Football Playoff Semifinal appearance. Before that, he led Vanderbilt to two straight nine-win seasons capped off with bowl wins. Although Franklin was let go this season after three straight losses against Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, he has delivered strong results for most of his head-coaching career. This sets up to be a fantastic hire for the Hokies, as Franklin will likely establish a high floor in Blacksburg.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Pete Thamel - ESPN
November 17, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will not practice on Monday, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Kincaid suffered a hamstring injury in Week 10 and wasn't cleared to play in Sunday's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 26-year-old has two days left to get back on the practice field, but on a short week, his chances of playing on Thursday night against the Houston Texans could be slim. The Bills listed Kincaid as week-to-week last week, so fantasy managers should be preparing for him to miss a second straight game in Week 12. With Kincaid sidelined in Week 11, backup
Dawson Knox played 75% of the offensive snaps but caught just one of his three targets for 23 yards despite the Bills hanging a 44 spot on the Bucs. If Kincaid misses another game, Knox should be considered a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Buffalo News - Lance Lysowski
November 17, 2025
Free-agent left-hander
Ryan Yarbrough agreed with the New York Yankees on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, pending a physical, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that Yarbrough is signing for $2.5 million. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw served in a swing role for the Yankees in 2025, starting in eight of his 19 appearances in pinstripes. In his 64 innings pitched, Yarbrough held a 3-1 record, 4.36 ERA (5.04 FIP), and 1.20 WHIP with a save, 55 strikeouts, and 19 walks. Yarbrough has a career 4.22 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in eight major-league seasons with five different teams. He's not much of a draw in fantasy baseball with a career 7.1 K/9 mark in 832 innings pitched, but he'll give the Yankees plenty of flexibility in terms of role, with the team expected to be without several of their high-end starting pitchers to begin the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
November 17, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) is considered week-to-week after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in the Week 11 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. With Pineiro hurt, the 49ers will hold kicker tryouts this week. Lombardi mentions that the Niners could reunite with
Jake Moody and sign him off the Chicago Bears' practice squad. San Fran doesn't currently have another placekicker on their roster. The 30-year-old Pineiro had been money for the 49ers this year before his injury, making all 22 of his field-goal attempts, including all six from 50-plus yards, and 18 of his 22 extra-point tries in 10 games. The team will have a bit of extra time to find a new kicker going into their Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers next Monday night.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
November 17, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers won't open the practice windows for either wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) or
Jacob Cowing (hamstring) this week, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Aiyuk, who has been out all year since tearing multiple ligaments in his knee in Week 7 of 2024, remains "week-to-week. Cowing, meanwhile, will not have his practice window opened until after the team's Week 14 bye. Aiyuk will not make his season debut in Week 12 versus the Carolina Panthers, and he's probably unlikely to return in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, either. Time is running out for the 27-year-old former first-rounder to make an impact for fantasy managers who have been stashing him all year. The Niners have a good matchup coming out of their bye in Week 15 against the Titans, but even if Aiyuk can play in that game, he'd be a very risky option for those playing in the first week of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
November 17, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) did 7-on-7 work in practice last week and felt good, which means he could mix into some 11-on-11 work this week, according to head coach Zac Taylor. "He's of the mindset that he wants to play football for us," Taylor said when asked if the team's 3-6 record would impact his return this year. The 28-year-old signal-caller is still eyeing a return from Injured Reserve for a big divisional matchup on Thanksgiving Day against the Baltimore Ravens. However, Burrow's progress from surgery to fix a turf-toe injury and the team's chances of making the playoffs this year will impact whether or not he actually returns on that date. The Bengals might need to win in Week 12 against the New England Patriots to convince the team's decision-makers to bring Burrow back in Week 13 if he's ready. Fantasy managers should be stashing Burrow just in case he's able to return when it matters most in fantasy football.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 17, 2025
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday that if/when quarterback
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is cleared to return from Injured Reserve, he will return to the backup role behind
Daniel Jones, according to Mike Chappell of FOX 59. Richardson is currently on IR with a fractured orbital bone, but he's eligible to have his 21-day practice window opened this week. The 23-year-old former first-rounder had surgery to fix his fractured orbital bone on Oct. 26 after he suffered the injury before the team's game on Oct. 12 against the Arizona Cardinals when a resistance band snapped and hit him in the face. Since A-Rich has been on the shelf, rookie
Riley Leonard has been serving as Jones' backup. Richardson, once viewed as the next franchise QB, has hit rock bottom in terms of his fantasy value.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
November 17, 2025
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that the team won't have an update on quarterback
Bryce Young's ankle injury until Thursday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Person notes that this is standard operating procedure with Canales during his Monday press conferences. The 24-year-old signal-caller appeared to suffer a serious injury early in Sunday's overtime win against the Atlanta Falcons, but he didn't end up missing a snap and finished with a career day. Young went 31-for-45 passing for 448 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 11 victory, mostly peppering receivers
Tetairoa McMillan and
Xavier Legette with targets to bring the team back from down 14 points. He could be limited in practice this week, but he should be able to play in Week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers. As long as his ankle doesn't negatively impact him in that game, Young will have high-end QB2 appeal in fantasy against San Fran's banged-up defense.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
November 17, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy returned to action on Sunday after missing eight of the team's last nine games with a toe injury, and he threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a blowout win over the Cardinals. With one game left to be played on Monday night, he is currently the QB4 for the week, after his efficient outing against an above-average Cardinals defense. While Purdy's upcoming schedule features unfavorable passing matchups against the Panthers and Browns before a Week 14 bye, managers who can afford to keep him rostered through that stretch should be handsomely rewarded with fantasy playoff matchups against the Titans, Colts, and Bears. While streaming the quarterback position often means mixing and matching throughout the playoffs to find the best possible matchup, Purdy is one of the few streaming quality quarterbacks that can be trusted from Weeks 15-17, especially as the 49ers offense continues to get healthier.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (elbow) is expected to miss time after an elbow injury forced him out of Sunday's win over the Seahawks. Head coach Sean McVay did not have an update on Monday, but told reporters, "It's probably going to be some time". A 6th-round draft pick in 2022, the fourth-year defensive back had become a reliable weekly start in IDP leagues, with a career high 81% of his snaps coming in the box or at slot corner, and helping to provide a safe fantasy floor while putting him on pace for his second consecutive 100-tackle season. With Lake sidelined for much of Sunday's win, it was second-year safety Jaylen McCollough who saw an increase in playing time, but he was able to put only one tackle on the stat sheet.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Sarah Barshop
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski provided no additional information on Monday regarding a potential timeline for the team to open the practice window of quarterback
Deshaun Watson (Achilles). Watson ruptured his Achilles in Week 7 of last year and suffered an additional tear during the offseason, but all reports suggest that his recovery has been going well. Still, the Browns have not offered any clarity as to when, or if, he will return to the team. The 2-8 Browns have gotten starts from
Joe Flacco and
Dillon Gabriel (concussion) in 2025. With Gabriel currently in concussion protocol, it's possible that rookie
Shedeur Sanders could make his first career start against the Raiders in Week 12.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Zac Jackson
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Dillon Gabriel (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol after sitting out the second half of Sunday's loss to the Ravens. While Gabriel only threw for 68 yards in the first half, the Browns held a 16-10 lead before fellow rookie
Shedeur Sanders took over in the second half. Sanders threw for only 47 yards while completing a quarter of his pass attempts and throwing an interception in a game that was eventually lost 23-16. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Monday that he would provide an update on Wednesday regarding the team's preparation for Sunday's Week 12 matchup with the Raiders. Regardless of who gets the start in Week 12 or beyond, the Browns' entire passing offense should be avoided down the stretch of the fantasy season and into the playoffs.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Daniel Oyefusi
November 17, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski declined to speculate when asked on Monday about the possibility of quarterback
Shedeur Sanders turning a potential Week 12 start against the Raiders into a longer-term stint as the starter. Sanders entered the team's Week 11 loss to the Ravens when
Dillon Gabriel (concussion) was knocked out of the game in the third quarter. In his first action of the season, he completed four of 16 pass attempts for 47 yards and an interception, while taking two sacks. Gabriel will need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return to action, but even if Sanders gets his first career start in Week 12, the expectation is that Gabriel will be given the chance to reclaim the starting role regardless of outcome.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Daniel Oyefusi
November 17, 2025
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ja Morant (calf) has been ruled out until the team can re-evaluate their star in two weeks. Morant suffered a Grade 1 right calf strain during Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old is averaging just 17.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 7.6 assists and one steal per game as the Grizzlies have started the season 4-10. Morant's shooting touch has been off this season, as the career 31% three-point shooter is hitting at just a 16.7% mark this season.
Jaylen Wells,
Cedric Coward and
Cam Spencer could all see an increased role in the lineup with Morant sidelined.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Shams Charania
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Clippers are on the end of a back-to-back and have opted sit Jones for the first time this season. Jones has started every game for the Clippers, posting 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 blocks per game. Jones has maintained an effective field goal percentage of 62.0, utilizing
James Harden's playmaking ability to find open looks in the offense. The banged-up Clippers will continue to run their offense through Harden on Monday, and fantasy owners should expect a big day from the veteran.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hip) is listed as questionable on the team's injury report ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers. Bogdanovic played 35 minutes in last night's 118-121 loss to the Celtics, and the team could opt to rest him at the end of their back-to-back tonight. He has started two of the seven games he's played this season, averaging a career-low 9.7 points while shooting just 40.4% from the field.
Kris Dunn and
Kobe Sanders would likely be the biggest beneficiaries if the veteran sharpshooter is unable to play.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Clippers small forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) will not play Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Leonard last appeared for the Clippers on November 3 and is going to miss his eighth game of the season after appearing in just six. Leonard's continued absence leaves
James Harden without a secondary creator in the lineup, resulting in a massive 29.5% usage rate for the 36-year-old guard. The Clippers continue to utilize point guard
Kris Dunn in the starting lineup while Leonard sits. Despite the extra minutes, Dunn has struggled to carve out a role for fantasy lineups. Look for Harden to have another big night, as he is flashing signs of his prime ability as the leader of the team.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Justin Russo
November 17, 2025
The Charlotte Hornets recalled small forward
Brandon Miller (shoulder) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Miller continues to ramp up his practice schedule with the expectation of being back in the lineup sooner than later. The former Alabama wing has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 14.5 points and four assists in 20 minutes per game. The Hornets are hoping his return could boost a struggling lineup built around Miller,
LaMelo Ball, and
Miles Bridges. You should continue to monitor Miller and be ready to plug him back into your lineup upon his return.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Greensboro Swarm
November 17, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) appears to be ramping up his rehab, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reported last week. Lloyd has not returned to practice with the rest of the team yet, but he was seen working up a sweat on a side field last week. The Packers could really use Lloyd right now after
Josh Jacobs suffered a knee injury in Sunday's win that could keep him from playing in Week 12 against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. The 24-year-old Lloyd remains on Injured Reserve, though, and has played in one game for the Packers due to injuries since he was taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft. Green Bay is still holding out hope that he can contribute later this year, but it remains to be seen if that will actually happen. If Jacobs misses any time,
Emanuel Wilson should operate as the team's clear lead back.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that "it's hard to say" if running back
Sean Tucker will see more playing time even when
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) comes back, according to the Pewter Report. The Bucs may go with a hot-hand approach to their backfield when Irving gets cleared to return for the first time since getting hurt in Week 4. Since he's been sidelined,
Rachaad White has seen most of the backfield work. White played 60% of the offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Buffalo Bills compared to 44% for Tucker, but it was Tucker who went off with a season-high 19 carries for 106 yards and two touchdowns. He also added two catches for 34 yards and another score. The 24-year-old has looked much more explosive than White and deserves attention off the waiver wire this week, regardless of whether Irving is back for Week 12 against the Los Angeles Rams.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pewter Report
November 17, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said on Monday that wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) will be worked in more in practice this week and will be re-evaluated at the end of the week, according to the Pewter Report. Is it possible that Godwin will be ready to play in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams? Potentially, but the Bucs will make that determination later in the week, depending on how much the 29-year-old can do and how he responds to more physical activity. He didn't make his 2025 debut until Week 4 following a season-ending ankle dislocation in Week 7 of last year, and then he injured his fibula in Week 5 of this year. Godwin should have a big role in Tampa's passing attack when he's cleared to return, next to rookies
Emeka Egbuka and
Tez Johnson, but the team is taking a cautious approach. Don't be surprised if Godwin misses another week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pewter Report
November 17, 2025
New York Knicks shooting guard
Miles McBride (personal) will be available Monday when the team takes on the Miami Heat. McBride has already missed a pair of games this season due to a personal matter. With
Jalen Brunson (ankle) out of action, McBride could see an increased role in tonight's game. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 8.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists while playing 22.8 minutes per game. Despite the loss of Brunson, playmaking duties will still likely land with
Miles Bridges and
Josh Hart, so don't expect a big influx of assists on the stat sheet for McBride tonight. He should still be started in all formats Monday night.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Tommy Beer
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