Chandler Jones May Play On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (illness) could be back for Thursday Night Football against Green Bay. The 31-year-old has been out due to COVID-19, which was unfortunate considering he had five sacks during the season opener against the Titans. Jones has reportedly dropped some weight, so even though it will be nice to see him […]

Chandler Jones To Miss Another Game

Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher Chandler Jones didn't practice on Friday and will not play on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Jones remains on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after missing last week's win over the Cleveland Browns. The 31-year-old returned to the weight room, but the Cardinals were going to be cautious with how quickly they activated him […]

Dante Fowler Lands On Injured Reserve

The Atlanta Falcons placed edge rusher Dante Fowler (knee) on Injured Reserve on Friday, meaning that he will miss at least the next three games. Losing Fowler will be a significant blow to an already shaky Falcons defense, and they will have to lean more on rookie Ade Ogundeji in the coming weeks. Jacob Tuioti-Mariner […]

Week 7 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

You’ve all heard about how bad Week 7 is shaping up to be, with six teams on bye and five of those squads loaded to the brim with fantasy assets. Things are so bad that some are naming this week the “Bye-Nado,” while others refer to it as the “Bye-Pocalypse," and if you get creative […]

Von Miller Says He'll Play Next Week

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle), who left the game just before halftime in the Thursday night loss to the Cleveland Browns, said he would play in Week 8 against the Washington Football Team. "I'm good. They just wouldn't let me go back in," Miller said. The injury looked pretty bad, but Miller was able […]

Von Miller Ruled Out Against Browns

Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of the Thursday night game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7 after injuring his left ankle just before halftime. Miller didn't exactly kill the Browns replacement right tackle in this game like he predicted, and he mustered […]

Von Miller Questionable To Return Thursday

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller (ankle) is questionable to return to the Thursday night game against the Cleveland Browns after injuring his left leg just before halftime. His own player got blocked into his left leg, and it didn't look pretty, but Miller was able to leave the field under his own power, but he […]

Julian Blackmon Suffers Torn Achilles

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during Wednesday's practice and will miss the rest of the season. He went down with an injury in Wednesday's practice, and after further evaluation, the Colts announced that the 23-year-old tore his Achilles. This is a significant blow to the Colts' defense as Blackmon started […]

Chris Jones Returns To Practice

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (hand) returned to a limited practice on Wednesday after missing the last two weeks of action. Unless Jones suffers a setback later on this week, he should be in line to make his return this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. The 27-year-old defensive lineman had two sacks to […]

Bradley Chubb's Return Isn't Just Around The Corner

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Bradley Chubb's (ankle) return isn't quite around the corner, according to head coach Vic Fangio. Chubb had a walking boot on his surgically repaired ankle on Tuesday and has been on Injured Reserve since he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his ankle on Sept. 22. Denver's defense got off to a hot start […]

Caleb Farley Suffers Torn ACL

Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley (knee) suffered a torn ACL on Monday night, which will end his rookie season. The MRI confirmed an isolated ACL tear with little damage to the meniscus. The 2021 first-round pick had four solo tackles and one pass deflection in his limited time this season, so an already weak pass […]

Patrick Peterson Heading To Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (hamstring) will be placed on injured reserve after exiting Week 6 early with what was described as "cramps." Peterson will be held out for at least three games, so Minnesota's pass defense takes a bit of a hit without their No. 1 cornerback. Mackensie Alexander and Bashaud Breeland will be […]

Mychal Kendricks Signing With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are signing veteran linebacker Mychal Kendricks, pending a physical, according to Ian Rapoport. Kendricks spent training camp with the team but was released because of an injury. Now that he is back to full health, he should make an impact on their already stingy defensive unit. The 31-year-old most recently played […]

Stephon Gilmore Could Return In Week 7

Carolina Panthers defensive back Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps) can come off the Physically Unable to Perform List and return to practice this week. The All-Pro defensive back was acquired via trade by the Panthers from New England in October. He could return to practice this week and make his Panthers debut in Week 7 against the […]

Richard Sherman Won't Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Richard Sherman (hamstring) is out a few weeks but is not expected to be placed on injured reserve. He underwent an MRI on Friday, which confirmed he would miss a "couple of weeks." The All-Pro corner left the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and did not […]

Patrick Peterson Carted Off Field With Cramps

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (cramps) was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of his game against the Carolina Panthers. The Vikings quickly Tweeted that his quick absence was just due to cramps and that he is questionable to return. The 31-year-old most likely just needed some quick medical attention and will return […]

Xavien Howard, Byron Jones Inactive Against Jacksonville

Miami Dolphins cornerbacks Xavien Howard (shoulder, groin) and Byron Jones (Achilles) will miss Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Losers of four games in a row, the Dolphins will now have to attempt to defeat the 0-5 Jaguars without both of their starting corners- not an ideal task. 2020 first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene will have to […]

DeVante Parker, Xavien Howard Ruled Out

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring, shoulder) and cornerback Xavien Howard (groin, shoulder) have both been ruled out for Week 6 against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Parker and Howard made the trip to London with the team, but they will not be active. Preston Williams (groin), who is questionable for Sunday, should once […]

Trevon Diggs To Be Game-Time Decision

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) will be a game-time decision in Week 6 against the New England Patriots, while left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) had a "favorable" MRI exam on Thursday. Diggs is the top-scoring fantasy IDP defensive back with six interceptions in the first five games, but fantasy managers in IDP leagues will […]

Week 6 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

It is officially the beginning of bye weeks in the NFL, which means your set-it-and-forget-it defensive lineups are about to be tossed like a salad. Times like these often force you to make adjustments you don't like, take risks, and get creative. Sometimes creativity can be great, too, like when Caleb Oreo decided to glue […]

Richard Sherman Expected To Miss A Couple Weeks

On Friday, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Richard Sherman (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on his injured hamstring. He left the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and did not return. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Sherman is expected to miss a couple of weeks. The Buccaneers' secondary has […]

Richard Sherman Leaves TNF With Hamstring Injury

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Richard Sherman injured his hamstring in his team's Thursday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles and will not return. Sherman went down about halfway through the first quarter and was seen being escorted back to the locker room by team trainers. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the […]

Gardner Minshew Headlines Eagles Inactives

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew will be inactive for his sixth straight game in Week 6 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Minshew was acquired towards the end of training camp from the Jacksonville Jaguars, but the Eagles have yet to let him dress with Jalen Hurts and veteran Joe Flacco operating as the starter and […]

Trevon Diggs' Injury Isn't Serious

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) will be limited in practice on Thursday, but head coach Mike McCarthy said the situation is "not of high concern." Free safety Damontae Kazee (hip) also reported hip tightness on Monday, and the issue flared up at the beginning of practice on Wednesday. He will work with the rehab […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Expected To Play Week 6

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre Paul (shoulder, hand) is expected to play Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He is questionable for Thursday's game but is all systems go for Thursday Night Football. Last week, the 32-year-old returned to action against the Miami Dolphins after missing the previous two games with shoulder and hand injuries. […]

Chandler Jones Not Expected To Play Sunday

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that linebacker Chandler Jones has some COVID-19 symptoms and isn't expected to play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Jones was placed on the league's COVID-19 list on Tuesday after testing positive for the virus. Arizona's defense ranks third in overall fantasy points through the first five […]

Lavonte David, Antoine Winfield Jr. Won't Play Against Eagles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (ankle) and safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (concussion) have both been ruled out for Thursday night's action against the Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive lineman Patrick O'Connor (calf) and outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (hand, shoulder) are also questionable. David and Winfield are two of the team's best defensive players, so the […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

Like clockwork, every NFL season brings a new set of players who disappoint for weeks on end, only to explode on your bench. The most impatient of fantasy managers will likely rage drop these tortoise-type players. That’s why countless fantasy teams saw Myles Gaskin, Chase Claypool, and Kadarius Toney gorge their fantasy benches with points […]

Chandler Jones Placed On COVID-19 List

The Arizona Cardinals placed star pass-rusher Chandler Jones on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday due to a positive test. Jones must deliver two negative tests at least 24 hours apart and show no symptoms in order to be cleared to play in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. The 31-year-old went off for five sacks […]

Bengals Place Trae Waynes On Injured Reserve

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve and will miss a minimum of three games as a result. Waynes leaves a hole at cornerback, as Eli Apple and Mike Hilton will likely both assume a bigger role on the defense. This leaves Chidobe Awuzie as the No. 1 corner, so […]