Maxx Crosby Looking For Turnaround

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby has had a dry spell. In the past two games, he has made just six combined tackles and no sacks. He's still getting to the quarterback a couple of times per game. In Week 15, Crosby was only on the field for 39 snaps and 25 pass rushes, […]

Kyle Hamilton Calls Himself Day-To-Day

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) is unsure whether he'll play in Sunday's big Week 17 game against the Miami Dolphins. "It's day by day. I'm still evaluating. [It's a] short week. [We've] got a day less to kind of evaluate everything, but I'm going to do everything I can to make it to the […]

Jaire Alexander Suspended For Game Against Vikings

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander returned from a six-game absence due to a shoulder injury in Week 16. However, he will not play in Week 17 on Sunday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings after the team suspended him for one game for "conduct detrimental to the team." Alexander reportedly went out for the […]

Week 17 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

As we enter Week 17, most analysts operate under the assumption that this is the last week for almost all of your leagues. I've told you before that most savvy fans and fantasy commissioners purposefully avoid their fantasy titles being decided in Week 18. While there are more teams playing for something than there used […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 17 (2023)

It's time for the final IDP waiver wire column of the year! Most fantasy leagues have their championships this week. My dynasty league had its championship last week, and I ended up winning it with big performances from DE Carl Granderson, who made a sack and eight tackles, and Ernest Jones, who made another sack […]

Kyle Hamilton Doubtful To Return With Knee Injury

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) exited during the second half of Monday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. He is officially doubtful to return. The initial fear is that Hamilton suffered a severe injury, but the team will conduct a series of tests before announcing any sort of diagnosis. At the time of his departure, […]

Kareem Jackson Waived By Broncos, Could Sign To Practice Squad

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was waived on Monday, but the team hopes to bring him back onto their practice squad if he clears waivers, according to Troy Renck of Denver7. The veteran has played in just one game since Week 7 due to two separate suspensions for unnecessary roughness violations. He was solid over […]

Devon Witherspoon Inactive Versus Titans

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hip) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable but was not expected to play after missing practice on Friday. Indeed, the rookie sensation is set to miss his second consecutive contest. The Seahawks' secondary could have trouble replacing the young playmaker […]

Jaire Alexander Suiting Up Versus Panthers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. He had been listed as questionable but will ultimately make his return to the defensive lineup after missing six consecutive games. He'll look to finish the season strong after logging 22 tackles through his first five games. Without a […]

Jaire Alexander Questionable To Face Panthers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) is officially questionable to play against the Carolina Panthers in Week 16. He was limited in practice earlier this week and could be a true game-time decision on Sunday. Alexander has already missed six consecutive games and Green Bay would certainly love to get him back for this […]

Darnell Savage Won't Play In Week 16

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Week 16 versus the Carolina Panthers. He was sidelined during practice earlier this week and hasn't made enough progress heading into the weekend. Rudy Ford should step up as Green Bay's top free safety with Savage sidelined. Last week, Ford played 62 […]

Joey Bosa Won't Return On Saturday

Los Angeles Chargers All-Pro pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot) had his 21-day practice window opened on Thursday and was listed as a limited participant in practice, but he was also officially ruled out from playing in the Week 16 contest against the Buffalo Bills this Saturday. Bosa can now practice with the team but must be […]

Micah Hyde Ruled Out For Week 16

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that safety Micah Hyde (neck) has been ruled out for the Week 16 contest on Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (wrist) has been placed on Injured Reserve. It's two pretty big injury blows to a Bills defense that has been playing much […]

Week 16 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

It's a well-accepted fact amongst fantasy analysts that fans do not care about our fantasy teams. The average fan worries only about their team(s) and could be bored to tears when an analyst goes off about how close they were to a win or how bad their luck was on a given weekend. However, there […]

Joey Bosa Works Off To The Side Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Joey Bosa (foot), who has missed the last four games while on Injured Reserve due to a foot sprain, was at practice on Tuesday working off to the side with a trainer in shorts and a T-shirt. Bosa is eligible to return from Injured Reserve this week, but it remains to […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16 (2023)

The fantasy playoffs are upon us. You need every edge, so you need to pick up the right IDP players to increase your chances of winning the championship. If you started Bradley Chubb in Week 15, you must have won if it was round one of the playoffs. He made three sacks and forced two […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Won't Play In Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (knee) has already been ruled out for the Week 16 game this Saturday against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. It's unclear if Fitzpatrick will need to miss multiple weeks after getting hurt in Saturday's loss to the Indianapolis Colts, so he may not even be ready for a Week 17 tilt […]

Jamal Adams, Devon Witherspoon Inactive For Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee), rookie cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hip) and wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) are officially inactive for the Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. All three players came into this game listed as questionable on the final Week 15 injury report. Adams will miss be missing his second game due […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Likely To Be Designated To Return From IR This Week

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) is expected to be designated to return from Injured Reserve this week, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The veteran defensive back has been on IR since he suffered a torn pec in the Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. His return to the lineup could provide a […]

Damontae Kazee Suspended For Remainder Of Season

The NFL has suspended Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee for the remainder of the 2023 season after his vicious hit on a defenseless Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 15. He was ejected after the hit in the loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and it appears that play will be his last of the season. His […]

Quinton Jefferson, John Franklin-Myers Injured On Sunday

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson (hip) won't return to Sunday's AFC meeting with the Miami Dolphins. Things haven't gone well for the Jets defense, considering the Dolphins are up big, building an impressive lead without Tyreek Hill (ankle). Hopefully for New York, Jefferson's injury isn't serious, especially since he had six sacks entering […]

Stephon Gilmore Active For Week 15 Versus Bills

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (illness) is officially active for Week 15 versus the Buffalo Bills. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. The former Defensive Player of the Year has appeared in all 13 games this season, registering 50 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced […]

Aaron Donald Suiting Up Against Commanders

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (groin) is officially active for Week 15 versus the Washington Commanders. He has not missed a game this season, registering 43 tackles and six sacks through 13 contests. Having him available is huge for the Rams as they look to shut down the Commanders and Sam Howell, who […]

Jimmie Ward Questionable To Return With A Head Injury

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Ward suffered a head injury during the first quarter of the Texans' Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans and was sent to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion. The Texans are in a must-win […]

Denzel Ward Returning To Face Bears

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder) is officially active for the Week 15 contest on Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears. Ward hurt his shoulder in Week 11 and was forced to miss the last three games, but he'll be returning this weekend to help a beat up Browns defense. The 26-year-old's return boosts Cleveland's […]

Jaire Alexander, Darnell Savage Out For Packers Defense

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and safety Darnell Savage (shoulder) are both inactive for Week 15's contest versus the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The good news for their defense is that cornerback Eric Stokes (hamstring) and linebacker Quay Walker (shoulder), who were listed as questionable to play, are active and will […]

Devin White Inactive In Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday after being listed as questionable on the final injury report. Also out for Tampa's defense is cornerback Carlton Davis III (groin), defensive lineman William Gholston (ankle, knee), cornerback Josh Hayes and safety […]

Xavien Howard, Jevon Holland Inactive Sunday

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (hip) and safety Jevon Holland (knee) are inactive for Week 15 versus the New York Jets. Both players had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. This is tough news for Miami's defense in a divisional game, though they're still heavily favored over New York. […]

Budda Baker Added To Injury Report, Questionable For Week 15

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (illness) was added to the injury report on Sunday morning. He's officially questionable to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15. With just six hours until the game starts, it appears that the safety's status is suddenly up in the air, though it's possible that this is strictly […]

Devin White, Jamel Deal Trending Toward Playing Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) and cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle, foot) had been listed as questionable but are trending in the right direction for Week 15 versus the Green Bay Packers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. White, who has 69 tackles, two sacks, and one interception through 11 games, is expected […]