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 […]

Stephon Gilmore Ruled Out For The Rest Of Sunday's Game

New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore (knee) will not return to Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Gilmore suffered a knee injury in the first half of the game and was taken to the locker room. He was originally listed as questionable to return, but he has been officially downgraded to out. Gilmore is […]

Leighton Vander Esch Taken To Locker Room

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (foot) has been taken to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared to suffer an ankle or foot injury. He walked off the field and to the locker room on his own power. Heading into this week, Vander Esch […]

Shilique Calhoun Rejoins Active Roster For Sunday’s Game

New England Patriots defensive end/linebacker Shilique Calhoun (knee) is back in the mix for Sunday's contest versus Miami, having been activated off of injured reserve Saturday. Calhoun has not played since Week 9 due to a knee injury, with his return giving the Patriots Defense yet another pass rusher at their disposal. In eight games […]

Darius Slay Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, as he has not yet passed the league's concussion protocol. Slay will not travel with the team for the game, leaving an enormous void in the secondary, significantly hampering the Eagles Defense appeal, while also heightening that of DeAndre Hopkins. […]

Week 15 IDP Rankings, Streamers, and Notes

If you’re reading this, odds are you made your fantasy playoffs. So congrats! The odds are also good that you may have seen our IDP Waiver column this week, too. So you have a good idea of players who have a good and bad fantasy schedule ahead of them for your playoffs. Assuming that all […]

James Bradberry Going On COVID-19 List

The New York Giants are placing cornerback James Bradberry on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, according to sources. One of the top cornerbacks in the league will now miss the Week 15 game against the Browns on Sunday night. The good news is that Bradberry was deemed a high-risk close contact, which should allow him […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Pierre-Paul had surgery on his knee this year, so the Buccaneers have taken it easy on him in practices early in the week. Despite dealing with the knee issue, JPP has been the top-scoring defensive lineman -- just above the Rams' […]

Week 15 IDP Waivers: Preparing for the Playoffs!

It's safe to say that everyone's fantasy playoffs have started by now. That means a majority of you are out of it, while approximately 40% of you still have life left. That sort of dichotomy demands that we alter our attack on the IDP waivers a little bit. Because it's playoff time, and because your […]

Vic Beasley Joins Roster, Takk McKinley Off Injured Reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed Vic Beasley from the practice squad for Thursday's game against the Chargers after seeing him play in 39 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday against Indianapolis. Additionally, Takk McKinley (groin) has been designated to return from injured reserve, meaning that he could be on the field as […]

Seahawks Optimistic About Carlos Dunlap

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) was rested in the Week 14 win over the Jets, and the team is optimistic that he will be able to return in Week 15 against the Washington Football Team. The Seahawks will know more on Dunlap on Wednesday during their first practice of the week. Seattle's defensive […]

Von Miller Not Expected To Play In Week 15

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) began running last week but isn't expected to play in Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday. Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury before the 2020 season began, and it's unlikely that the Broncos would bring him back with just three games left in the season, especially since they're […]

Myles Garrett Injured Monday Night

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett (elbow) left the Monday night game against the Ravens early in the second quarter with an apparent elbow injury. Garrett took an accidental shot from a teammate and was seen flexing his arm as he headed toward the sideline. It's unknown if Garrett will be able to return for […]

Justin Reid Out For The Season

Houston Texans standout safety Justin Reid (hand) will miss the rest of the 2020 season after suffering a hand injury in the Week 14 loss to the Bears, according to a source. Reid's loss will be a big one for the final three games of the regular season, as he had 83 tackles and two […]

Calais Campbell Set To Play Monday On Limited Snap Count

Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell (calf) is expected to play Monday against Cleveland, although he's unlikely to see a full allotment of defensive snaps as he continues to battle a calf injury. Campbell was limited to just 29 percent of the Ravens Defense plays last week, but his presence should further entrench the group […]

Jamal Adams Makes NFL History

Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jamal Adams raised his sack total to 8.5 on the season in the blowout win over the Jets in Week 14, breaking the record for most sacks in a single season by a defensive back. Adams has missed some time this year due to injury in his first season in Seattle, […]

Khalil Mack Will Play Against Texans

Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack (shoulder) will play against the Texans in Week 14. Mack ramped up his practice activity to limited on Friday, which was a good sign as he'll ultimately be out there against Houston. The Chicago pass defense has struggled in recent weeks, though Mack has done his part with 6.5 […]

Carlos Dunlap To Be Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) will be a game-time decision in Week 14 against the Jets. Dunlap didn't practice all week and was officially listed as questionable. The former Bengals pass-rusher played through the injury in Week 13, but he recorded just one tackle on 41 percent […]

Khalil Mack Questionable For Bears Defense

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (shoulder) was limited in practice on Friday and is questionable for Week 14 against the Texans. Mack should be able to play this weekend against Houston, but more concerning is the fact that he didn't have a single tackle while playing 81 percent of the defensive snaps in last week's […]

Tyrann Mathieu Questionable To Face Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (hip) is questionable for Week 14 against the Dolphins. Mathieu popped up on the injury report on Friday and was able to get in a limited practice, so he has a chance to be active. The Honey Badger has been a top-15 defensive back in IDP leagues, racking up […]

Daniel Jones, Blake Martinez Questionable To Face Cardinals

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (hamstring), defensive back Darnay Holmes (knee), linebacker Blake Martinez (back) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (ankle) are questionable for Week 14 against the Cardinals. Jones put in a full practice on Friday, but he could come down to a game-time decision on Sunday morning. Against a middle-of-the-pack Cardinals Defense […]

Eric Kendricks Won't Play Against Buccaneers

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Buccaneers. Kendricks will be missing his second straight game with the leg injury. He's been a top-five fantasy linebacker in IDP leagues this year, so fantasy managers will need to go in another direction. Kendricks has 69 total tackles, six […]

Week 14 IDP Rankings & A Thought on Tanking at Christmas

It is crunch time now, as the fantasy playoffs and Christmas season are both finally here. And just like Christmas, the fantasy playoffs are a time of merriment and joy. It's a time to rejoice and have cheer! It's a time to screen print your face on t-shirts that say "Winner," and give them to […]

Curtis Samuel, Shaq Thompson Activated From COVID-19 List

The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Curtis Samuel, linebacker Shaq Thompson and defensive tackle Derrick Brown from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. All three are practicing after having been deemed high-risk close contacts. D.J. Moore tested positive early this week and won't play in Week 14 against Denver, giving Samuel and Robby Anderson more upside. […]

Carlos Dunlap Misses Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) was listed as not practicing on Wednesday. Dunlap was a game-time decision last week against the Giants but played and registered only one assist on 41 percent of the defensive snaps. The former Bengals pass-rusher has 13 tackles (five for loss), eight QB hits and 3.5 sacks in […]

Kyle Rudolph, Eric Kendricks Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) did not get on the practice field on Wednesday. Rudolph was injured in the Week 13 win over the Jaguars and whiffed on his only two targets. He could also join Irv Smith Jr. on the sidelines this weekend against the Buccaneers, which […]

Top IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

While last week was the beginning of the fantasy playoffs for many of you, we are finally entering the week where pretty much everyone has started their tournament to the title. The bye weeks are now done, and you should have a full selection of defenders available to you in your push for glory. Your […]

Billy Winn Lands On Injured Reserve With Triceps Injury

Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Billy Winn (triceps) was placed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, putting him out for at least the next three weeks. With that in mind, the team does not believe that he'll be forced to miss the remainder of the season, as there is no tear in his triceps, giving him […]

Anthony Averett Rejoins Ravens Defense For Tuesday’s Game

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Anthony Averett (shoulder) was activated off Injured Reserve prior to Tuesday's game versus the Cowboys, paving the way for him to make his first on-field appearance since Week 6. In addition to the return of Averett, the team elevated Pierre Desir from the practice squad, giving the Ravens Defense ample options in […]

Calais Campbell Expected To Return Tuesday Night

Baltimore Ravens defensive linemen Calais Campbell (calf) and Brandon Williams (ankle) are expected to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday night against the Cowboys. Both players were listed as questionable heading into the Week 13 game after missing the team's Week 12 loss to the Steelers after also appearing on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Campbell […]