Brian Burns Off The Injury Report

New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (groin) is off the injury report and is expected to play on Monday evening against the Pittsburgh Steelers according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Burns opened the week as a limited participant in practice but was then downgraded to a non-participant on Friday. However, he was able […]

DeForest Buckner Activated, Evan Hull Waived

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) was activated off the injured reserve and will return to action on Sunday. In a corresponding move the Colts waived running back Evan Hull. Buckner has been sidelined since suffering an ankle injury during the second week of the season. In the season opener, Buckner had a productive […]

Kyle Dugger Added To Injury Report

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) was added to the injury report and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Dugger initially opened the week as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice but then upgraded to full participation on Thursday. However, seeing Dugger return to the injury report and […]

Foyesade Oluokun Questionable To Face Packers

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (foot) was limited in practice all week long and is officially questionable to play against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Oluokun is still on injured reserve, so he'd need to be activated by 4 p.m. Saturday in order to be eligible for this weekend's clash with Green Bay. The […]

Haason Reddick Officially Signs New One-Year Deal

New York Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick has officially signed his adjusted one-year contract and will make his team debut on Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason, Reddick refused to play a snap for the Jets without an adjusted deal in place. While […]

Bears Defense Poised For Success Against Commanders, Depending On QB Status

The Chicago Bears' defense and special teams aim to build on their strong early-season performance against the Washington Commanders this week. The critical factor in deciding whether to start the Bears defense—and how confidently—hinges on the status of Jayden Daniels (ribs). Starting the Bear's defense could be risky if Daniels plays, regardless of whether he's […]

Washington Commanders Defense Faces Tougher Task In Week 8

The Washington Commanders defense is coming off one of their best performances of the season, where they held the Carolina Panthers to just seven points. In this game, they tallied a defensive touchdown with two sacks. This was a nice bounce back performance after they struggled against Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry in Week 6. […]

Joey Bosa Gets Questionable Tag Ahead Of Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hip) is listed as questionable for the team's Week 8 home matchup against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday. While the injury is designated as a hip ailment, it's worth noting that the 29-year-old reported he's dealing with a glute strain that affected his sciatic nerve. Bosa put […]

Patrick Surtain II Will Play On Sunday

Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will return to action this weekend according to Zac Stevens of DNVR Sports. Surtain was held out of action last week with a concussion but will return to face the Carolina Panthers. Through the first half of the season, the star defensive […]

Micah Parsons Out For Week 8

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Parsons has now been sidelined since suffering a high-ankle sprain in their Week 4 victory over the New York Giants. Fantasy managers in IDP leagues should expect DeMarvion Overshown and Damone Clark to […]

Maxx Crosby Expected To Play Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce expects defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle) to play this Sunday when the team squares off against the Kansas City Chiefs. Crosby opened the week with a full practice session on Wednesday but was downgraded to a non-participant a day later. However, it was apparently just a day of […]

Haason Reddick To Make Jets Debut On Sunday

New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is set to make his New York Jets debut on Sunday against the New England Patriots according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 30-year-old has been sidelined all season due to a contract dispute. However, he returned to practice this week and will now make his […]

DeForest Buckner Logs Full Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Thursday. The veteran defender was designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday and remains eligible to practice without being activated until November 13. Of course, the Colts could opt to activate him prior to that deadline, perhaps as early […]

Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland Don't Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) were both absent from practice on Wednesday. As prep for Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers begins, the Cowboys find themselves short two key defensive playmakers. Parsons has been sidelined since Week 4 against the Giants and now appears to be at risk […]

Nick Bosa Limited As Week 8 Prep Begins

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (elbow) was limited during Wednesday's practice. While any sort of appearance on the injury report is less than ideal, it's good to see that Bosa was able to get on the field in some capacity as the 49ers begin to practice ahead of Week 8 versus the Dallas […]

Patrick Surtain II Practicing In Full

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (concussion) put in a full practice to open the week on Wednesday. Surtain suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers and was unable to gain clearance to play on a quick turnaround in last Thursday night's blowout win over the New Orleans […]

Joey Bosa Logs Limited Session

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday to open the week. Bosa has dealt with a litany of injuries over the last four seasons -- the most recent of which prevented him from suiting up since he played just two snaps back in Week 3. It's […]

DeForest Buckner Designated To Return To Practice

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle) has been designated to return to practice ahead of the Week 8 game against the Houston Texans. The former first-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 2 game against the Green Bay Packers and has been on the Injured Reserve list […]

Haason Reddick Could Play In Week 8

New York Jets defensive end/outside linebacker Haason Reddick is on the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. The 30-year-old reported to the team's facility on Monday and is beginning preparation for the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots. There's no official word […]

Seahawks-Titans Swap Linebackers Jerome Baker, Ernest Jones IV

The Seattle Seahawks traded linebacker Jerome Baker and a fourth-round draft pick on Wednesday to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for linebacker Ernest Jones IV, according to sources. In addition to sending Jones to the Seahawks, the Titans also traded receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Chiefs on Wednesday. Tennessee acquired Jones in the offseason, but […]

Devin White Heading To Houston

The Houston Texans are signing free-agent linebacker Devin White, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. The sixth-year veteran was released by the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this month after signing a one-year deal with the team this offseason. White spent the first five seasons of his career as a Buccaneer after Tampa Bay selected the LSU product with […]

Marlon Humphrey Avoids Major Injury

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (knee) has not suffered a significant knee injury, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL. The 28-year-old recorded the first multi-interception game of his career on Monday Night in the Ravens' 41-31 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The injury came on his second pick before halftime, in which he collided […]

Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

For those expecting Haason Reddick to immediately return to his former IDP glory now that his contract is resolved, be cautious. Remember, he hasn’t ever practiced with the Jets and hasn’t been conditioning with them, either. These are concerning facts, which are aggravated by the struggles of other players who have held out in recent […]

Foye Oluokun Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun (foot) has been cleared to practice and has been designated to return from Injured Reserve, according to NFL.com. Oluokun suffered a foot injury in the Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills and is eligible to return to game action this week. The 2018 sixth-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons […]

Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland To Be Game-Time Decisions In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that defensive end Micah Parsons (ankle) and cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) will be game-time decisions on Sunday night in Week 8 for a showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Parsons has missed the last two games with a high-ankle sprain, while Bland has […]

Tykee Smith Suffers Head Injury On Monday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Tykee Smith (head) suffered a head injury in the first half of Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens and is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Smith's head injury came as he was making a tackle on running back Justice Hill in the second quarter. […]

Jets Unsure If Haason Reddick Will Play In Week 8

New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said on Monday that it's too early to say if All-Pro pass-rusher Haason Reddick will make his team debut this Sunday in a Week 8 contest against the division-rival New England Patriots. Reddick came off the Did Not Report list on Monday after he and the team […]

Joey Bosa Out Again On Monday Night

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hip) is officially inactive for the Monday night clash against the Arizona Cardinals in the desert. Bosa was unable to practice all week and will miss his third straight game after injuring his hip in the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 29-year-old oft-injured pass-rusher will […]

Vita Vea Active Against Ravens On Monday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (hamstring), who came into Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens with a questionable tag after missing practice on Saturday, is officially active to close out Week 7 action. Vea's presence on Monday will be a huge boost as the Buccaneers' defense looks to slow down NFL rushing […]

Vita Vea Expected To Suit Up On Monday Night

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (hamstring) expects to suit up for his team's matchup on Monday Night Football. It's fantastic news for the Bucs, as they'll need all the help they can get against the league's top rushing offense in the Baltimore Ravens. Vea was a late addition […]