NFL Plans To Add 17th Game Next Season

The NFL is planning to expand the regular season and add a 17th game to the schedule in 2021. The move would limit the preseason to two or three games, though each team would still get one bye week throughout the entire season. The league had been floating the idea for some time- though a […]

Ravens Fined By NFL For Violations Of COVID-19 Protocol

The Baltimore Ravens were fined $250,000 for negligence to the league's COVID-19 protocols. The league believes that Baltimore could have done more to prevent the outbreak of the virus at their facility, which saw a total of 23 players placed on the COVID/Reserve list. While the punishment wasn't as severe as some of the others […]

Bradley Chubb Will Miss Sunday’s Game With Ankle Injury

Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Chargers. The absence will be the first of the year for Chubb, who was named to the Pro Bowl after accumulating 42 combined tackles, 19 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks, and a forced fumble in his first 14 games. Look for […]

B.J. Goodson Placed On COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns placed linebacker B.J. Goodson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, according to a source. Rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills was activated from the COVID-19 list. The Browns have delayed their flight ahead of Week 16 against the Jets and contact tracing is ongoing, so continue to check back to see if any […]

Joey Bosa Will Miss Sunday’s Game Due To Concussion

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) has not cleared the league's concussion protocol in time to take the field for Sunday's contest versus the Broncos. While head coach Anthony Lynn said that he did not plan on shutting Bosa down for the year, the disparate nature of how individual players are affected by […]

Giants, Logan Ryan Agree To Three-Year Deal

The New York Giants agreed to a three-year deal for $31 million with star defensive back Logan Ryan on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed. Ryan signed a one-year deal with the club in the offseason. The 29-year-old is one of the best defensive backs in the league and also […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings & Your Christmas Gift From Uncle Chris!

Given that it is Christmas time and the big day is just off the horizon, I feel I have to offer my readers a gift… but given how infinitely cheap I am and how little I actually want to give you a gift, my present to you will have to be free of cost or […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Misses Practice Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) did not practice on Friday but was not on the team's final Week 16 injury report against the Lions. Pierre-Paul should be active on Saturday against Detroit and has a good chance of bouncing back after not recording a single tackle or sack in the Week 15 […]

Phillip Lindsay, Bradley Chubb Miss Another Practice

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (hip) and defensive end Bradley Chubb (ankle) are sitting out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Lindsay will be a game-time decision in Week 16 against the Chargers. He's been bothered by injuries for much of the year, and his performance has suffered in the second […]

Kyle Rudolph, Alexander Mattison, Eric Kendricks Ruled Out

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot), running back Alexander Mattison (concussion) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) have been ruled out for Friday's Christmas Day game against the Saints. Rudolph will miss his third straight game. Irv Smith Jr. has seven catches for 100 yards and one touchdown in the last two games with Rudolph […]

Carlton Davis To Be A Game-Time Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that cornerback Carlton Davis (groin) will be a game-time decision for Week 16 against the Lions on Saturday. Davis, a third-year starter, hasn't practiced this week after leaving the Week 15 game early with a groin injury. The 23-year-old is on the wrong side of questionable for […]

Chris Carson, Carlos Dunlap Limited

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) were both limited in practice on Wednesday. Barring setbacks later this week, both players should suit up in Week 16 against the Rams. Carson was the lead back last week against Washington but saw his three-game touchdown streak snapped when backup Carlos […]

Kyle Rudolph, Eric Kendricks Don't Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. Rudolph has missed the last two games and appears to be on track to miss his third straight contest on a short week against the Saints on Christmas Day this Friday. Irv Smith Jr. has caught seven passes […]

Fletcher Cox Misses Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (neck), tight end Richard Rodgers (ankle) and defensive end Josh Sweat (wrist) did not practice on Wednesday. On the flip side, cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) practiced in full for the first time since Week 12. Cox, a Pro Bowler each of the last six years, is a big part […]

Jeffery Simmons Misses Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Simmons will need to get in some practice time later this week if he hopes to play in Week 16 against the Packers. While Tennessee's defense should be avoided for this matchup against Green Bay's high-powered offense under Aaron Rodgers, […]

Eric Ebron, Stephon Tuitt Out Of Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (back) and defensive end Stephon Tuitt (back) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Ebron avoided organ damage when he was injured in the Monday night loss to the Bengals, but he's in danger of missing a Week 16 matchup with the Colts. Fantasy managers need to monitor his […]

Dez Bryant, Calais Campbell Miss Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (thigh), defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) were among the players that didn't practice on Wednesday. Bryant had just one catch on three targets in the blowout win over the Jaguars in Week 15, but the one grab went for […]

Brian Burns Won't Need Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that pass-rusher Brian Burns (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday, but he will not require surgery. Offensive lineman Russell Okung (hip) and cornerback Troy Pride also missed practice Wednesday. Burns, 22, has been fantasy relevant this year with his 56 combined tackles (seven for loss), 20 QB hits, three […]

Quinnen Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets are placing defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (neck) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a neck injury. Williams will miss the final two games of the season, ending a promising year in which he emerged as one of the league's best young defensive linemen. One of the few bright spots for Gang […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 - Championship Additions

We were initially set to make this Week 16 IDP Waiver Wire column all about additions for the future. However, I received several DMs over the past two days requesting that we target our waiver column towards their final week championship push. After all, Week 16 is the final week for many custom fantasy leagues, […]

Chargers Not Planning To Shut Joey Bosa Down

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that the team doesn't intend to shut defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) down for the rest of the season after he suffered another concussion in last Thursday's overtime win over the division-rival Raiders. Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (back) are also expected to […]

Eric Kendricks' Status Up In The Air The Rest Of The Way

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's not sure if linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) will play in Week 16 against the Saints on Christmas Day on Friday or for the rest of the regular season. Kendricks has missed the last three games and doesn't appear close to a return for the Vikings Defense. […]

Leighton Vander Esch Unlikely To Play In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (ankle) is highly unlikely to participate in Sunday's game versus Philadelphia due to a sprained ankle that he sustained in Week 15 against San Francisco. Head coach Mike McCarthy believes that it will be a multi-week injury for Vander Esch, which now puts the remainder of his season in […]

Cameron Jordan Won't Be Suspended

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan won't be suspended for a punch that got him ejected in the Week 15 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source. It was a questionable ejection call, but the good news is that Jordan will be available for a Week 16 meeting with the Vikings […]

Marcus Williams Deals With Ankle Sprain After Sunday’s Loss

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (ankle) sustained a low ankle sprain during Sunday's defeat to the Chiefs, with further tests to come on the ailment Monday. Williams was responsible for two combined tackles and a pass defended versus Kansas City, as the Saints' elite defense wasn't even stout enough to slow Patrick Mahomes. Working […]

Quinnen Williams Sustains Concussion During Sunday’s Game

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (concussion) has been diagnosed with a concussion stemming from Sunday's win over the Rams. Prior to his departure, Williams made four combined tackles -- one of which came for a loss -- in addition to notching his 14th quarterback hit of the year. While he finds himself as […]

Denzel Ward Gets Green Light To Suit Up Sunday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) has been given the thumbs up to play in Sunday's contest versus the Giants after having been sidelined for the previous three games. Ward's return is a massive addition for fantasy managers eyeing the Browns Defense, as Ward has served as Cleveland's top corner this year, having defended a […]

Stephon Gilmore Appears To Have Avoided Serious Injury

There is optimism that New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (leg) is not as injured as it first appeared during Sunday's game versus Miami when he needed to be helped off the field. First believed to have been a knee injury, Gilmore actually sustained a non-contact leg injury which did not allow him to return. […]

Josh Sweat Heads To Locker Room

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (undisclosed) has been taken to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The nature of his injury hasn't been released yet. He should be considered questionable to return. Losing Sweat would be costly for the Eagles Defense as Sweet's been coming on […]

Marcus Peters Was Close To Being Ready In Week 15

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Peters (calf) was inactive for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Peters missed practice all week while dealing with a calf injury. After the Ravens' win over the Jaguars, head coach John Harbaugh said that Peters was close to being able to play in this week's game. That suggests that […]