December 10, 2025

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said on Wednesday that wide receiver Tutu Atwell (hamstring) will be activated from Injured Reserve this week, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Atwell hasn't played since Week 7, but he figures to be active for this Sunday's showdown against the visiting Detroit Lions in Week 15. The 26-year-old caught only four of his nine targets for 164 yards and one touchdown in six games played before his hamstring injury. Atwell is certainly a deep threat in an explosive Rams offense -- he's averaging a career-best 41 yards per catch -- but it's hard to envision him doing enough to be worthy of a waiver-wire pickup in most fantasy leagues down the stretch. Receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams draw the vast majority of looks from quarterback Matthew Stafford in this offense.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop

December 10, 2025

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (concussion), who suffered a concussion in the loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday night, was officially limited in practice on Wednesday, according to Pro Football Talk. Lamb is in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer said the 26-year-old only has one or two boxes to check before being cleared to play in a Sunday night matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Things are trending in the right direction. It wouldn't hurt for fantasy managers to pick up Ryan Flournoy just in case, though, after the Dallas wideout caught nine of 13 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown last Thursday night with Lamb injured. If active, Lamb should be in all starting fantasy lineups in the first week of the playoffs in most leagues. He's tied with Amon-Ra St. Brown with 14.8 half-PPR points per game.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Talk

December 10, 2025

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will miss a month, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 8. Mermis sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on Wednesday, and he is likely to replace Mermis in the lineup on Thursday night against the San Jose Sharks. Philippe Myers is another option for the blue line, which remains without Brandon Carlo (lower body) and Chris Tanev (upper body) on Thursday. Meanwhile, Morgan Rielly (illness) is questionable after missing Wednesday's practice.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Lance Hornby

December 10, 2025

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (ankle) was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday, according to Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic. Demercado has missed the last three games due to a high-ankle sprain, but if he can upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday, he should have a good chance to return this weekend when the team takes on the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old could be worth a pickup in deep PPR leagues for fantasy managers who still have something left to play for now that it's official that Trey Benson (knee) will not return in 2025. Demercado has only 31 carries in nine games this year, but he's averaging 7.8 yards per carry and has caught eight passes for 64 yards. If he misses a fourth straight game, it will be Bam Knight and Michael Carter once again splitting Arizona's backfield touches in a pass-heavy attack led by veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Arizona Republic - Theo Mackie

December 10, 2025

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (personal) won't be in the lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He will miss the game for personal reasons. Montreal expects to have Evans back for Saturday's contest against the New York Rangers. Evans has gone six games without scoring any points. Across the season, he has totaled eight points (four goals, four assists) in 29 outings while amassing a team-worst minus-19 rating. Owen Beck was recalled from the minors on Wednesday and figures to enter the lineup against Pittsburgh. The 21-year-old has not scored any points in two NHL appearances this season and does not provide any fantasy value.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

December 10, 2025

Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (groin) was unable to practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. This is a notable one, since Rodriguez has taken over as the team's lead back in the last five games with rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt struggling. The 25-year-old has played over 40% of the snaps in the last three games and has seen double-digit carries in four of the last five contests. In the last five games, C-Rod has 55 touches for 259 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. If Rodriguez cannot return to practice this week and is out for a divisional matchup on Sunday against the New York Giants, Croskey-Merritt and pass-catching back Jeremy McNichols would both see increased playing time in D.C. It's a situation worth watching closely for fantasy managers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Ben Standig

December 10, 2025

Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (upper body) is expected to remain out on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, Paul Chapman of The Province reports. Canucks head coach Adam Foote said following Wednesday's practice that Pettersson is "unlikely" to play against Buffalo. The Swedish forward has already missed two games due to an upper-body injury. He is the team's top scorer, alongside Quinn Hughes, boasting 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) through 28 appearances. David Kampf has taken on top-line center duties during Pettersson's absence. After 10 appearances, Kampf is still looking for his first points of the season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Paul Chapman

December 10, 2025

Min Woo Lee had won internationally but never on the PGA Tour. The Australian golfer changed that in 2025 by winning the Texas Children's Houston Open. He played in 19 events on the PGA Tour and had two Top 10 results. He carded an impressive 260 (-20) in his victory as Lee shot all four rounds in the 60's. It was the first of two 63's on the year for the young golfer. Towards the end of 2025, Lee played in Europe and Australia and the Top 25 results kept piling up. Lee is an up-and-coming golfer who just needs to work on his consistency in 2026. A little more accuracy with the driver, greens in regulation, and off the tee will lead to an even bigger year. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

December 10, 2025

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (hip) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to a hip injury, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. Washington suffered a hip injury in the Week 13 win over the Tennessee Titans and was held out in last weekend's big win over the Indianapolis Colts. Washington's presence for the first practice of the week is a good sign that he'll be able to return for a Week 15 game against the visiting New York Jets, but it will depend on how he fares the rest of the week. The 23-year-old has had some decent games in 2025, including a five-catch, 71-yard, one-touchdown performance in an overtime win over the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 23. However, Washington is outside the top 50 receivers in half-PPR points per game (7.4), and his fantasy upside is limited as the WR3 in Jacksonville (when healthy) behind Jakobi Meyers and Brian Thomas Jr.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini

December 10, 2025

St. Louis Blues center Nick Bjugstad (upper body) will be out "at least five days," head coach Jim Montgomery announced on Wednesday. The veteran forward suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Boston Bruins. St. Louis will play three games over the next five days. Jordan Kyrou (lower body), Jimmy Snuggerud (wrist), Alexei Toropchenko (leg), and Nathan Walker (upper body) are also out, leaving the Blues shorthanded up front. To address the situation, the team signed Robby Fabbri to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday. Fabbri, who previously played for the Blues from 2015 to 2019, could make his first appearance of the season on Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

December 10, 2025

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney was limited to just one catch on four targets for six yards this past week, his fifth one-catch performance of the season in 11 games played. The 28-year-old has had an opportunity to become the team's top receiver with Drake London (knee) missing the last three weeks due to injury, however, that role appears to have been occupied by tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. The 5-foot-11 wideout played on just 77 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 14, while David Sills V logged 94 percent and the aforementioned Pitts totaled 92 percent. The veteran will have another chance to carve out an expanded role in Week 15 versus the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, with London ruled out again and against a pass defense that is middle of the road in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing wide receivers, but a unit that has yielded the sixth-most yards in the NFL through the air this season. For what it's worth, Mooney had a touchdown reception overturned last week because he stepped on the sideline before securing the pass, which could have been his second touchdown in the last three games despite the limited volume. Still, considering the situation at quarterback and Mooney's inability to garner sufficient targets, he falls outside the WR3 range this week, making him more of a boom/bust Flex play on TNF.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

December 10, 2025

New York Jets rookie tight end Mason Taylor (neck) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice due to a neck injury, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Taylor apparently injured his neck in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins and could be in danger of missing the Week 15 game this Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 21-year-old led the Jets with five catches for 51 yards in Week 14. His 51 yards were the most he's had since catching a season-high nine passes on 12 targets for 67 yards back on Oct. 5 against the Dallas Cowboys. The second-round selection hasn't had much of a chance to be productive for fantasy managers in one of the worst passing offenses in the league. Taylor is the TE26 in half-PPR scoring in 2025 with 44 catches, 369 yards, and only one touchdown. He won't be a realistic starting option in most leagues in Week 15 if he's active, especially if undrafted rookie quarterback Brady Cook is forced to start.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini

December 10, 2025

Alex Noren played a little in Europe and a little over on the PGA Tour in 2025. The Swedish golfer split time between the two tours and finished in the Top 10 twice in 11 events on the PGA side. Over in Europe, he won twice. He took home the Betfred British Masters and then the BMW PGA Championship a few weeks later. His best asset by far is the putter. Noren nearly won the Hero World Challenge last week and gained 2.23 strokes on average for putting. His overall strokes gained was 3.61 and that exceeded the total from his two wins in 2025. The 43-year-old could split his time between the two tours again in 2026. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

December 10, 2025

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard (knee) was listed as a full practice participant on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Leonard was considered week-to-week after suffering a Grade 1 PCL sprain in his knee following Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a full practice on Wednesday suggests he has a real chance to play in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks. Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles on Sunday, prompting the Colts to sign 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers for insurance at the position. Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) remains on Injured Reserve. It's unclear at this point whether it'll be Leonard or Rivers under center this weekend, and the Colts don't plan to make up their mind until later this week. Either way, Indy's offense takes a hit. Expect a lot of hand-offs to star running back Jonathan Taylor.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

December 10, 2025

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (knee) was back at practice on Wednesday. He skated for the first time since having knee surgery on Nov. 22. The reigning MVP was ruled out for 4-6 weeks, so he appears to be recovering well and could be back in the net for Winnipeg soon. Hellebuyck carries an 8-6-0 record for the season and has allowed 2.51 goals with a .913 save percentage. Eric Comrie has had a heavy workload recently, but he has won only two of nine starts since the Jets lost Hellebuyck.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

December 10, 2025

Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports that Miami Heat guard/forward Pelle Larsson (ankle) will miss at least a week after an MRI determined he has a sprained right ankle. The 24-year-old sustained the injury during Tuesday's NBA Cup Quarterfinal game against the Magic. He has played in 24 games this season and is averaging 8.7 points, 3.2 assists and 2.5 rebounds across 21.9 minutes per contest. With Larsson on the shelf, Jaime Jaquez will likely take on extra minutes, giving fantasy managers a solid streaming option going into the Heat's next matchup against the Raptors on December 15.--Andrew Lennox
Source: Tim Reynolds

December 10, 2025

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has been without Carlson for three games after he sustained an upper-body injury. His presence has been missed at both ends of the ice, as Carlson boasts 23 points (six goals, 17 assists) and 38 blocks in 26 appearances this season. During his absence, Declan Chisholm and Dylan McIlrath have played, while Rasmus Sandin has received increased playing time in the Capitals' defense.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

December 10, 2025

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson put up solid numbers on the ground in Week 14, rushing 20 times for 86 yards, however, he caught just two passes for eight yards and did not score. Despite getting down big in the second half, Kirk Cousins targeted the 2024 Pro Bowler just two times, which was as many targets as Tyler Allgeier received, while Dylan Drummond and David Sills V combined for nine targets. Robinson was averaging over six targets per game with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) under center, but has seen that total drop to just over three targets per contest with Cousins, which has lowered his fantasy floor at the worst possible time for fantasy managers. Even so, on Thursday night, the 23-year-old faces a Buccaneers defense that has been easier to run on than they have been in recent years despite the presence of run-stuffing Vita Vea, yielding the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season, along with allowing a league-worst 53.9 receiving yards per game to opposing backs. The University of Texas product will again be a high-end RB1 in Week 15, with plenty of upside if Cousins can direct a few more passes his way instead of the less explosive supporting cast.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

December 10, 2025

Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Seattle Kraken. The Russian forward has been ineffective since November and played a season-low 6:58 in Monday's win over the Utah Mammoth. He has posted four goals and eight points in 26 contests. Kuzmenko was also scratched for three games last month. On Wednesday, Jeff Malott will take Kuzmenko's spot in the lineup, joining Alex Turcotte and Corey Perry on the fourth line. Malott averages nearly three hits per game but has been anonymous offensively. In 19 appearances, he has scored two goals and has not registered a single assist.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

December 10, 2025

Wyndham Clark is a former US Open winner from 2023. The American golfer had a 2025 that one could say was like a roller coaster. He was up and down then ended up with a couple of Top 10 results in the second half. His best effort was a T-4 at The Open Championship. An opening round 76 derailed his chances of winning over in the United Kingdom. Clarke was probably the best golfer that weekend as his shot making and putting were on full display. His accuracy was a little off especially when it came to driving accuracy (160th - 55.49%) and he lost 0.284 strokes when it came to approaching the green (154th). Clark will need to improve his accuracy and putting stroke next season. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

December 10, 2025

The Houston Texans have opened the practice windows for tight end Harrison Bryant (neck) and wide receiver Justin Watson (Achilles, calf). Bryant and Watson both returned to practice on Wednesday and could suit up on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, depending on how they do in practice this week. The 27-year-old Bryant should slide back in alongside Cade Stover as the Texans' primary backup tight ends behind Dalton Schultz. Bryant played 25.7% of the snaps on offense and recorded two catches for seven yards on six targets over eight games before his injury. Watson played in the first two games this season before being placed on Injured Reserve. The 29-year-old had a role in the offense, playing 49.1% of the snaps and hauling in three of his four targets for 30 yards. It remains to be seen how he'll be integrated back into the offense with the emergence of rookie Jayden Higgins in recent weeks. Neither Bryant nor Watson profiles as a fantasy option worth considering in most leagues.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Houston Texans

December 10, 2025

Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately, according to On3.com. Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel confirmed that he was fired for cause after the University found "credible evidence" that Moore engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The 39-year-old joined former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff in 2018 and worked his way up to offensive coordinator in 2023. After Harbaugh left for the NFL following Michigan's 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, Moore took over as the program's permanent head coach. Moore tallied a 16-8 record in 24 games as the acting head coach in Ann Arbor. Biff Poggi, who served as Michigan's head coach for two games this season, has been named the interim coach for the Citrus Bowl against Texas. Michigan will be on the search for a new head coach for 2026 and beyond.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3.com

December 10, 2025

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (foot) will undergo season-ending surgery to address lingering discomfort in his right foot. Lively sought multiple opinions on further treatment for his foot, and doctors determined that surgery would be necessary for the 21-year-old center. During Lively's third NBA season, he averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 16.4 minutes per game across seven contests. Lively is expected to make a full recovery after surgery.--Andrew Lennox
Source: Shams Charania

December 10, 2025

Corey Conners will not say this but 2025 was quite a good year. The Canadian golfer ended up inside the Top 10 seven times and Top 25 12 times. He did everything but win a tournament. In March, he finished no worse than a T-8 in three events. Conners missed the cut at the Sony Open and had to withdraw from the US Open. Other than that, Conners played every single round of golf. His consistency in that sense was remarkable. The only glaring weakness in his game is driving distance (298.2 yards- 137th). His final round efforts in the big events are probably the one thing that could use a little help in the offseason. Conners is knocking on the door for 2026. --Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

December 10, 2025

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle, knee) is listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg reports. Palmer has missed the past two games with injuries to his knee and ankle, in addition to missing several games earlier in the season. The 26-year-old hasn't been an impactful fantasy football option when he has played, recording 18 receptions for 272 yards on 29 targets in eight games. The former Los Angeles Chargers wideout appears to be trending in the right direction for a return in Week 15 against the New England Patriots, but he should only be considered a fantasy option in the deepest of leagues.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Alaina Getzenberg

December 10, 2025

Justin Rose turned 45 in 2025 but his play returned to the days of his prime. The golfer from England won a playoff at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August. He fired a final round 63 at the Genesis Scottish Open to finish inside the Top 10. He had five Top 10 results in 18 events on the PGA Tour. After the U.S. Open, Rose finished in the Top 30 all six tournaments he entered. Rose played some events over in Europe and finished T-14 at the DP World Championship. With this level of play, the Englishman finished the year at 10th in the OWGR. His 6th at the Hero World Challenge showed off his poise and calm play.--Chris Wassel - RotoBaller
Source: PGATour.com

December 10, 2025

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kenny Pickett is set to make his first start of the season in Week 15 against the Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Pickett entered in relief of Geno Smith (shoulder) in the Week 14 game against the Denver Broncos, and Smith is considered unlikely to start this Sunday in Philadelphia. Pickett stepped in and completed eight of 11 pass attempts for 97 yards and a touchdown after Smith left in the second half. The former first-round pick in 2022 is set to make his first start since Week 17 last season with the Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game with a rib injury. He'll project as a low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues in a tough road matchup if he's under center in potential inclement weather in Philly.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Ian Rapoport

December 10, 2025

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (rib) is not participating in Wednesday's practice session, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Chubb could be in danger of missing the Week 15 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals after injuring his rib during the second quarter of the Texans' win over the Chiefs on Sunday night. The former Cleveland Browns running back has taken a back seat to rookie Woody Marks in recent weeks, playing just 21.4% of the snaps with 24 carries for 117 yards and a touchdown over the past five games. Marks could see an even bigger workload in Week 15 against the Cardinals if Chubb is ruled out, with Dare Ogunbowale likely to mix in more frequently as well. Fantasy managers shouldn't be planning on starting Chubb, anyway, even if he gains clearance to play in Week 15.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Aaron Wilson

December 10, 2025

Houston Texans rookie running back Woody Marks (ankle) is not practicing on Wednesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Marks was listed as a non-participant in practice last Wednesday before practicing on Thursday and Friday and suiting up for the Week 14 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie fourth-rounder has operated as the Texans' clear lead back over the past five games, playing 71.1% of the snaps and averaging 20 touches per game during that span. Marks hasn't been efficient as a runner with just a 3.4 yards per carry as the workhorse, but he's earned the upper hand in the Texans' backfield ahead of veteran Nick Chubb, who also missed Wednesday's practice due to a rib injury. Marks' practice status will continue to be monitored this week ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, but if he's active, he'll be firmly in play as an RB2 in fantasy in a strong matchup.--Kyle McCarthy
Source: Aaron Wilson

December 10, 2025

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) has returned to practice on Wednesday, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. St. Brown didn't practice at all last week after spraining his ankle in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers in Week 13, but the 26-year-old ended up suiting up in last Thursday's win over the Dallas Cowboys. St. Brown had a gutsy performance in the 44-30 win, in which he caught six of his nine targets for 92 yards. His matchup will be a lot tougher this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams, but the Sun God should also be healthier after 10 days of rest. Even if St. Brown is at less than 100 percent on Sunday, he should be considered a must-start in all fantasy football lineups. He ranks as the WR4 in half-PPR points this year and has posted 90-plus receiving yards in five games.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy