Will Anderson Jr. Set To Play On Sunday

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) logged three practice sessions this week and is set to return this weekend to face the Tennessee Titans, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The former No.3 overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft missed the past two games with this ankle injury but is expected to […]

Marshon Lattimore Ruled Out For Week 12

Washington Commanders defensive back Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's divisional tilt against the Dallas Cowboys, according to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post. The star defensive back was acquired via a trade by the Washington Commanders in Week 10 but has yet to debut with his new club. This week, Lattimore […]

NFL Modifying Week 16 Thursday Night Football Schedule

According to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the National Football League is flexing a Thursday Night Football game for the first time in league history. Instead of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals facing off, the NFL is opting to put the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers on primetime during Week 16. With […]

Nick Bosa "Questionable At Best" For Week 12

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) was unable to practice on Thursday and his status for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers is in serious doubt. Mike Garafalo of NFL Network says that Bosa is "questionable at best" after he was re-injured during their matchup with the Seattle Seahawks. He's played […]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Missing From Thursday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) were both absent from practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. It's bad news for the team's defensive and offensive-line standouts in terms of their availability for the upcoming game on Sunday versus the Green Bay Packers. The […]

Khalil Mack Starts The Week With Limited Practice

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Khalil Mack (groin) was listed as a limited participant for the team's first practice of the week on Thursday. Outside linebackers Joey Bosa (hip) and Bud Dupree (foot) and safety Derwin James Jr. (groin) were also limited. Meanwhile, linebacker Denzel Perryman (groin) was a DNP. Mack aggravated a groin injury […]

Roquan Smith Missing Another Practice On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is not practicing on Thursday after missing Wednesday's session with a hamstring injury. The two-time All-Pro suffered the injury in the Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it appears he is at risk of missing Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Smith is one of […]

Jourdan Lewis Logs Limited Session

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (neck) was officially limited on Wednesday's practice report. The 29-year-old missed his first game of the season against the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football after failing to log even a limited session in Week 11. However, he's kicked off Week 12 on the right foot and appears to be […]

Jaycee Horn, Xavier Woods Limited Participants Wednesday

Carolina Panthers defensive backs Jaycee Horn (calf) and Xavier Woods (shoulder) were both officially listed as limited in the team's Wednesday practice. Both athletes participated on 100% of Carolina's defensive snaps in Week 10's 20-17 victory over the New York Giants in Munich, so it appears they've each picked up an injury over their Week […]

Lions Expected To Be Smart With Za'Darius Smith

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that the Detroit Lions didn't acquire pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith at the trade deadline this year to replace Aidan Hutchinson (leg), who is out for the rest of the season. Instead, the Lions expect the 32-year-old veteran to be a key complementary player on their defensive line. The Lions will rely heavily […]

Derek Stingley Jr. Limited To Start The Week

Houston Texans defensive back Derek Stingley Jr. (hip) logged a limited session in the team's first practice of the week. The former third-overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft has been battling a hip ailment for the last two weeks, though it didn't stop him from suiting up in Week 11's 34-10 victory over the […]

Seahawks Open Practice Window For Safety Rayshawn Jenkins

The Seattle Seahawks opened the 21-day practice window for safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) on Wednesday. Jenkins is in his first season with the Seahawks. He was forced onto injured reserve after the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. However, he had been playing well prior to his injury. In six games played, […]

Trent Williams Picks Up A DNP On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Williams has been receiving rest days for much of the season and his ankle has been bothering him for a while. However, the 49ers generally list Williams with his injury and as resting so his situation is worth monitoring moving forward. Williams […]

Will Anderson Jr. Back At Practice After Missing Week 11

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Anderson's return to practice is a welcome sight for fantasy managers who were planning on rolling out the Texans D/ST in Week 12 against the Tennessee Titans. The star second-year player is a key cog in a solid Texans defense. Anderson […]

Marshon Lattimore Still Not Practicing For Commanders

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is still not practicing after being acquired at the trade deadline. Lattimore was acquired by the Commanders in a move that signaled they are all in on this season but he has not played since Week 8 when he was still a member of the New Orleans Saints. Lattimore […]

Dexter Lawrence II Limited Wednesday

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (knee) opened up the Week 12 injury report as a limited participant. Lawrence is one of the best defensive tackles in the league. He anchors what is actually a solid New York Giants defense. The Giants host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Lawrence and his […]

Nick Bosa Does Not Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The star edge rusher sustained this injury during last weekend's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to monitor his status during Thursday and Friday's practice, as he could be […]

Myles Garrett Cleared To Play On Thursday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (hip) missed Tuesday's practice but returned to a limited session on Wednesday and won't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's divisional battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Garrett was a bust for fantasy managers in IDP leagues with no tackles or sacks in the Week 11 loss to […]

Roquan Smith Held Out Of Wednesday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time first-team All-Pro is the leader of the strong Baltimore front seven, so it would be a major loss if he has to miss any upcoming games. Baltimore will […]

Alex Highsmith, Cory Trice Jr. Won't Face Browns In Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) and cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) won't play against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football due to ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. Highsmith was expected to miss a few weeks after suffering his ankle injury in Week 10, but he is not likely to be placed on Injured […]

Giants Open Practice Window For Kayvon Thibodeaux

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice window for linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) to return from Injured Reserve, and the team is hopeful that he can play on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Thibodeaux missed a fifth straight game in […]

Week 12 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Week 12 is an appropriate time for fantasy and NFL general managers to take stock. Is their team a real contender, a pretender, or are you comfortably in the basement? Those in the basement of dynasties may be looking to tank for better picks, while those in redraft leagues may still want to win enough […]

Bears Bring Back Adrian Colbert

The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent safety Adrian Colbert, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Colbert spent this past training camp with the Bears, but he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022. The veteran has totaled 41 appearances (22 starts) across six years in the league. He has two forced fumbles and one […]

Denzel Ward Limited In Practice On Tuesday

Cleveland Browns standout cornerback Denzel Ward (ribs, ankle) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Ward was limited on Monday as well but he has not missed a game in 2024. As such, his status for Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers is not likely to be in doubt. The Browns are beat up on defense. […]

Greg Newsome II Limited Tuesday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice for the second day in a row on Tuesday. Newsome is a solid young corner opposite Denzel Ward (ribs, ankle). With Ward also battling injuries and defensive end Myles Garrett (hip) finding his way onto the injury report on Tuesday, this Browns […]

Myles Garrett Does Not Practice Tuesday

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (hip) did not practice on Tuesday. Garrett was not listed on Monday's injury report so his sudden appearance is concerning for Browns fans. The Browns' defense has not played anywhere near the level it did in 2023 when they were one of the best units in the league. Without […]

T.J. Watt Practices In Full

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt was a full participant in practice Tuesday. Watt was listed as a DNP on Monday's practice estimate but it appears to have been a rest day for the eighth-year veteran. Watt is arguably the most important piece of a talented Steelers defense. He has recorded 7.5 sacks and four forced […]

Terrell Edmunds Working Out For Bears On Tuesday

Veteran free-agent safety Terrell Edmunds is working out for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The former first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018 out of Virginia Tech has played in 100 career games for the Steelers, Eagles, and Titans and has racked up 465 tackles, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one […]

Nick Bosa Will Be Evaluated Throughout The Week

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hips, obliques) will be evaluated throughout the week after being forced from the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Bosa has been dealing with a hip/oblique injury and said he is now dealing with a similar injury on […]

No Updates On Roquan Smith

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said there are currently no updates on the status of linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) after he injured his hamstring in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. "No updates right now. Just monitoring it as we go," Harbaugh said. Smith injured his hamstring early in […]