Week 12 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The grass is not always greener on the other side. This cliché is tired but true, especially in the world of sports. Just consider the Chargers when they replaced Drew Brees with Philip Rivers. Ultimately, that swap worked for all involved, but Brees is the one with a Super Bowl ring and the better resume, […]

More Work For Dallas Turner In Future Weeks?

In one of the few bright spots from a frustrating loss to Chicago in Week 11, the Minnesota Vikings saw a career-best day from edge rusher Dallas Turner, a first-round draft pick in 2024. Turner tied a career-high with five pressures, and also recorded a sack, an additional tackle for loss, seven tackles overall, and […]

Broncos Optimistic Patrick Surtain, Alex Singleton Will Return After the Bye

The Denver Broncos are optimistic that cornerback Patrick Surtain (pectoral) and linebacker Alex Singleton (illness) can return following the team's Week 12 bye, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Surtain has been out since straining his pectoral muscle in Week 8. Singleton, meanwhile, had surgery on Nov. 7 to have a cancerous tumor removed from […]

Trey Hendrickson Doubtful Again in Week 12

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) is doubtful to play in Week 12 against the New England Patriots on Sunday, according to Charlie Goldsmith. Hendrickson injured his hip in Week 8 and hasn't played since. If he misses this Sunday's game against the Patriots, it […]

Jalen Ramsey Ejected from Week 11 Game for Throwing Punch

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey has been ejected for throwing a punch during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ramsey was involved in a scuffle with Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase during a timeout. He finishes the game with four tackles and one pass defended. The 31-year-old has been […]

Jeffery Simmons Officially Active in Week 11

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (hamstring) is officially active for a Week 11 divisional matchup on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Simmons was listed as questionable for this contest, but he'll make his return after missing the last two games due to a hamstring injury. It's a definite boost for a Titans defense coming […]

Milton Williams Could Miss Multiple Weeks with High-Ankle Sprain

New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle) could miss multiple weeks after suffering a high-ankle sprain during Thursday's Week 11 win over the New York Jets. Williams exited in the first quarter and was initially listed as questionable. According to the broadcast on Amazon Prime, he briefly returned to the game before exiting again. […]

Bengals Place Shemar Stewart on Injured Reserve

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart (knee) is being placed on injured reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Stewart has battled ankle and knee injuries in his first NFL season, limiting him to just five games. The rookie has six tackles so far and has yet to record his first professional sack. He'll […]

T.J. Edwards Ruled Out for Week 11

The Chicago Bears ruled out linebacker T.J. Edwards (hand, hamstring) from the Week 11 contest on Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Edwards is dealing with multiple injuries and was unable to practice all week. The 29-year-old will miss a second straight game, although Chicago's defense/special teams unit should still […]

Bradley Chubb Added to Injury Report, Questionable for Week 11

Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (foot) was a late addition to this week's injury report on Friday and is now listed as questionable to play in Week 11 versus the Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain, according to Travis Wingfield of MiamiDolphins.com. Chubb was also dealing with a foot injury last week before being cleared to […]

Milton Williams Done for Week 11 Despite Brief Return

New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's Week 11 contest against the New York Jets. Williams briefly exited early in the game, and while he did get back into the contest during the first half, he left again and has since been ruled out. According […]

Milton Williams Questionable to Return on Thursday Night

New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams (ankle) exited during the first quarter of Thursday's Week 11 contest against the New York Jets. He is officially listed as questionable to return. He did not register a statistic prior to his departure. The veteran defensive lineman was one of the Patriots' key acquisitions last offseason, and […]

Week 11 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

As fans and fantasy managers, we must always consider our sources. Often, we are driven by a disappointing point total, without digging deeper to see if the data or film supports our poor fantasy outing. In other words, sometimes a fantasy loss is just bad luck for us or a player, and sometimes the ones […]

Trey Hendrickson Doubtful to Play in Week 11

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) will be doubtful to play in Week 11 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, according to Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Hendrickson missed his second game of the year in the Week 9 loss to the Chicago […]

Carson Schwesinger Active for Browns Defense

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger (ankle), who was listed as questionable for the Week 10 game against the New York Jets, is officially active on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Schwesinger will be active despite suffering a high-ankle sprain in the team's Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots, but he was able to […]

Micah Parsons Prohibited From Being Traded Back to NFC East?

When the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers agreed to the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade this past summer, the Cowboys added a clause that essentially prevents the Packers from trading Parsons to the Philadelphia Eagles or any NFC East team. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, if the Packers trade Parsons to the Eagles in 2025 […]

DeForest Buckner Placed on Injured Reserve With Neck Injury

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that they placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) on Injured Reserve. Buckner will now be forced to miss at least the next four games, starting with this Sunday's game in Berlin, Germany, against the Atlanta Falcons. The 31-year-old three-time Pro Bowler will be eligible to return on Dec. 14 […]

Week 10 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Week 10 is a unique one when it comes to byes. At first glance, this week is not so painful. Unlike the massacre of Week 8 when six key teams were out, a manageable four squads are gone. Additionally, while the loss of the Cowboys, Bengals, and Chiefs is bad news for the offensive side […]

First-Round Pick Dallas Turner Plays Sparingly In Big Win

The Minnesota Vikings played their most thorough defensive game of the season on Sunday in a victory against the Detroit Lions, but former first-round pick Dallas Turner did not see much involvement in the big win. Despite the Vikings getting their best performance of the season along the line of scrimmage, the second-year player from […]

Logan Wilson Traded to the Cowboys

The Cincinnati Bengals are trading linebacker Logan Wilson to the Cowboys in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Wilson was a third-round pick from Wyoming and developed into a key contributor on the Begals defense with at least 100 total tackles in each of the last four seasons. In July of 2023, he signed […]

Dolphins Open to Trading Minkah Fitzpatrick

The Miami Dolphins are reportedly open to trading three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, and there has been interest from multiple teams. The Dolphins reacquired Fitzpatrick in the offseason in a deal that saw them send All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, along with a pick swap. With the Dolphins […]

Trey Hendrickson Still On the Block for First-Rounder

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are still requesting a first-round pick in return for star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson (hip). The Hendrickson-Bengals saga has been ongoing since the offseason as the 30-year-old looks to sign a lucrative, long-term deal on the back of back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons. Hendrickson hasn't been his usual, uber-productive […]

Christian Gonzalez Questionable to Return with Head Injury

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (head) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. He is officially listed as questionable to return. He had seven tackles and two passes defended at the time of his departure. The 23-year-old is regarded as one of the league's top cornerbacks, but […]

Ed Oliver Could Return for the Playoffs

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (biceps) could return by the first week of the playoffs, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Oliver tore his biceps against the Carolina Panthers last week and will undergo surgery, shutting him down for the remainder of the regular season but leaving the door open for him to […]

Jalen Ramsey Shifting to Free Safety for Week 9

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey will play free safety during Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Indianapolis Colts, head coach Mike Tomlin told Bob Labriola of the team's official website. Ramsey's position change comes in the wake of the Steelers placing safety DeShon Elliott (knee) on injured reserve and ruling out Jabrill Peppers (quadriceps) and […]

Trey Hendrickson, Logan Wilson Inactive for Week 9

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) and linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) are both inactive for Week 9 against the Chicago Bears. Neither player practiced this week, so their absence on Sunday is not much of a surprise. As Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline approaches, Hendrickson and Wilson may have played their final snaps for […]

Teams Interested in Trading for Logan Wilson

Several NFL teams have shown interest in acquiring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (calf) ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The veteran defender requested a trade earlier in October, but the team has not yet honored his request. Through eight games in 2025, he has 44 tackles and […]

Cowboys Eyeing Pass-Rusher Addition, Could Trade Mazi Smith

The Dallas Cowboys are interested in acquiring a pass rusher before Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Dallas might not pull off a total blockbuster, the team could be a realistic landing spot for a pass rusher such as Arden Key, Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, or Malcom Koonce. […]

Teams Have Contacted Seahawks About Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen

The Seattle Seahawks have fielded calls from several organizations regarding linebacker Boye Mafe and cornerback Riq Woolen, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although the Seahawks are 5-2 and won't be sellers at the deadline, Schefter indicates that Mafe and Woolen could be available if a trade partner offers an aggressive compensation package. Mafe, 26, has […]

Bengals Don't Intend to Trade Trey Hendrickson

The Cincinnati Bengals have told teams that they don't intend to trade star defensive end Trey Hendrickson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, Cincinnati appears to remain uninterested in moving on from its standout defender. However, Schefter notes that opposing teams wonder if the Bengals' stance might soften if […]