IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

Many were excited by the news. You had waited all week for news on the best fantasy DB in the game, and finally they told you what you wanted to hear. Derwin James was active again! Rejoice, for he is an automatic starter the second he’s activated. Right? As those who follow my Twitter timeline may […]

Markus Golden Placed On COVID-19 List

The Arizona Cardinals placed linebacker Markus Golden and reserve offensive lineman Sean Harlow on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Golden has 11 sacks on the season, so if he's unavailable to play in a huge Week 17 game against the Dallas Cowboys, the Cardinals defense will be missing one of their key pass-rushers. If Golden […]

Matt Judon, Ja'Whaun Bentley Land On Reserve/COVID-19 List

New England Patriots linebackers Matt Judon and Ja'Whaun Bentley were placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, throwing their status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville into flux. Judon's first season in New England has earned him his third consecutive Pro Bowl nomination, as he has amassed a career-high 12.5 sacks across 15 games (all starts) thus […]

Kwon Alexander Lands On COVID-19 List, Out Monday

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander will miss Monday's contest against Miami after having been added to the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list shortly prior to kickoff. New Orleans has a whopping 21 players on the list, leaving the team shorthanded for a crucial Week 16 matchup. Alexander has compiled 39 tackles -- seven of which have […]

Shaq Thompson Lands On COVID-19 List

The Carolina Panthers added linebacker Shaq Thompson to the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Along with Thompson, edge rusher Brian Burns, defensive end Marquis Haynes Sr. and defensive tackle Phil Hoskins were added to the list. The Panthers had a COVID-19 outbreak this week and could be very short-handed on defense in Week 17 against the […]

Brian Burns Tests Positive For COVID-19

Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Brian Burns has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. Head coach Matt Rhule said that the team has a "somewhat significant" number of positive COVID tests on Monday, so we should be expecting more Panthers names to be added to the Reserve/COVID-19 list in the coming days. […]

Shaq Barrett Has Sprained MCL And ACL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that pass-rusher Shaq Barrett (knee) has a sprained MCL and ACL and will miss the next two games, but the team is hoping that he'll be back for the playoffs. Combined with the injury to Lavonte David, the Tampa defense will be missing two of their star […]

Kwon Alexander Tests Positive For COVID-19

New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander (illness) tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Sunday. He joins a long list of players as COVID continues to sweep through the Saints locker room. With New Orleans also down Marcus Davenport, Demario Davis and Malcolm Jenkins, the team will be short-handed defensively […]

Tyrann Mathieu Out For Rest Of Week 16

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (quadriceps) will not return to Sunday's matchup against the Steelers. The veteran sustained a quad injury in the second half and was eventually ruled out after riding a questionable tag. However, with the Chiefs up by a wide margin, Mathieu's early exit could have been for precautionary reasons. The […]

Shaquil Barrett Believed To Have Dodged Serious Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (knee) is believed to have sustained an MCL sprain during Sunday's win over the Panthers. However, he isn't out of the woods just yet, as the veteran will undergo further testing on Monday to determine the severity of the issue. Barrett currently leads the team with nine sacks while […]

Stephon Gilmore Injured In Week 16

Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore (groin) has been ruled out in the Week 16 game with a groin injury. Gilmore had been matched up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown for much of the day, but he recorded only three tackles before leaving late in the second half. In nine games with the […]

Shaq Barrett Ruled Out With Knee Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaq Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of the Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers. Barrett was initially injured in the second quarter, but he returned to the game before finally being shut down for good. The 29-year-old entered the Week 16 contest with 47 tackles (35 […]

T.J. Watt Will Play Through Cracked Ribs

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (cracked ribs) will play through his injury in Week 16, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 27-year-old has been phenomenal this season, accruing 53 tackles, 17.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries through 12 games. He suffered the rib injury last week but plans to play on Sunday […]

Derwin James Will Be Game-Time Decision

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James (hamstring) is expected to be a game-time decision against the Texans on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. James, listed as questionable, has progressed nicely, but his pregame workout will offer much more insight into whether he'll be able to suit up. He has appeared in […]

Ryan Ramczyk, Demario Davis Land On COVID-19 List

After placing nine players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, the New Orleans Saints added offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis, linebacker Dwayne Washington and safety J.T. Gray to the list on Friday. Davis currently leads all non-specialists in consecutive games played (158), but that's about to end in Week 16 unless he […]

Derwin James Iffy To Play Against Texans

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (hamstring) put in a limited practice on Friday and is questionable to play in Week 16 against the Houston Texans. James missed the first two practices of the week, so his return to the practice field on Friday at least gives him a chance to suit up on Sunday. […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Ruled Out For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) will not play in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers. Winfield will miss his second straight game and leave the Buccaneers secondary even more vulnerable. The second-year defensive back entered the week as the No. 27 fantasy defensive back in IDP […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Suffers Knee Injury Thursday

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) suffered a knee injury late in the Thursday night loss to the Tennessee Titans, and he will undergo an MRI exam on Friday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was unsure of the severity of the injury on Thursday night. The 24-year-old has been relevant in deep IDP leagues in […]

Josh Allen Lands On COVID-19 List, Will Miss Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker/defensive end Josh  Allen has tested positive for COVID-19, which will rule him out for Sunday's matchup vs. the Jets since he isn't vaccinated. The Jaguars defense was not likely on many fantasy radars entering Week 16, but the group losing one of its most impactful players deals a rough blow to any […]

Chris Jones Returns From COVID-19 List

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones is back from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, according to a source. The Chiefs are also getting cornerback Charvarius Ward back for their Week 16 meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs have been a pretty neutral defense against the run, but Jones' return in the middle of KC's defensive […]

Myles Garrett 50-50 To Play Saturday

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said he considers defensive end Myles Garrett (groin) to be 50-50 to play in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday on Christmas Day. Garrett wants to play badly, but the team will evaluate him over the next couple of days. The All-Pro pass-rusher didn't practice on […]

Week 16 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

Before you even ask, yes, we are aware that our COVID-centered intros are becoming a bit of a broken record. That said, we must keep coming back to this particular record because it continues to be the biggest factor in fantasy football right now. While COVID went much of this year without impacting any NFL […]

Johnathan Abram To Have Season-Ending Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (shoulder) will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Thursday, according to a source. Abram wanted to keep playing through a dislocated shoulder suffered in Monday's win over the Cleveland Browns, but doctors advised him to shut it down for the rest of the season. He should be fully healthy in […]

Lavonte David To Miss Time With A Foot Sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (foot) is dealing with a foot sprain, according to a source. It's possible that David could be back in time for the Week 18 season finale against the Carolina Panthers, but his recovery could take up to four weeks. The 31-year-old Pro Bowler will be a big loss […]

Von Miller Will Be Available Tuesday

Los Angeles Rams pass-rusher Von Miller was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will be available to play on Tuesday against the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Miller went on the COVID list last Thursday but will not have to miss a game after the NFL rescheduled the game from Sunday to Tuesday due […]

Takk McKinley Ruptures Achilles, Myles Garrett Injures Groin

Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Takk McKinley (Achilles) suffered a ruptured Achilles in Monday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and will miss the rest of the season. In other injury news on defense, defensive end Myles Garrett (groin) is awaiting results after injuring his groin in Week 15, and safety John Johnson is day-to-day with a […]

Johnathan Abram Suffers Dislocated Shoulder

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (shoulder) suffered a dislocated shoulder in Monday's win over the Cleveland Browns, after finishing with nine total tackles (six solo). Abram will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, so the Raiders could potentially be without their 2019 first-rounder. Up until the Week 15 game, Abram […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

This past NFL weekend was one of the most frustrating in recent memory, especially considering it was a playoff matchup for most fantasy managers. The superstars who put up putrid numbers for playoff managers include the legendary Tom Brady, Michael Pittman Jr., Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill, Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Najee Harris, Micah Parsons, Derwin […]

Chiefs Hopeful Chris Jones, Josh Gordon Will Be Available

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he's "hoping" that defensive tackle Chris Jones, linebacker Willie Gay Jr. and wide receiver Josh Gordon are available for the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. All three players were on the COVID-19 list last week and missed Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Jones, […]

Joey Bosa Will Miss Week 16 Contest

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end/linebacker Joey Bosa has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup with the Texans after landing on the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list. He is not vaccinated. Bosa has been on a dominant stretch for the Chargers defense, having recorded a sack in six of his last seven games. The three-time Pro Bowler has […]