Week 11 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

There are four NFL teams on bye in Week 11. That is usually a prescription for heavy roster turnover and triage in fantasy circles. However, this bye week is uniquely tame. While this bye is taking the NFL’s leading tackler (Zaire Franklin) away from us, the losses could be far worse. The Saints typically have […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Missed Practice On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) did not participate in the team's practice on Wednesday. Fitzpatrick suffered his hamstring injury early in the Week 8 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after just eight snaps. Since then, the All-Pro safety has missed back-to-back games. However, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Fitzpatrick's practice reps this week […]

Sam Hubbard Won't Play In Week 11

The Cincinnati Bengals officially ruled out defensive end Sam Hubbard (ankle) for the Thursday Night Football showdown in Week 11 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Hubbard will now miss his second straight game with an ankle injury, with Cameron Sample likely taking over him on Cincy's defensive line. The 28-year-old Hubbard is a notable loss […]

Trey Hendrickson Faces Uphill Battle To Play Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (knee) faces an uphill battle to play on Thursday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. Hendrickson got hurt late in the Bengals' 30-27 loss against the Houston Texans last week and suffered a hyperextended knee in the contest. But Fowler said he "wouldn't put it past him to at […]

Chidobe Awuzie Limited In Tuesday’s Practice

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (knee) was limited in the team's practice on Tuesday. The Bengals didn't hold an official practice on Monday, but Awuzie would have been a limited participant anyway. So, Tuesday's limited practice is on par with that. The Bengals cornerback has not seen as much playing time in 2023 after tearing […]

Justin Evans Has Practice Window Opened

Philadelphia Eagles safety Justin Evans (knee) has been designated to return from IR. The veteran safety injured his knee back in Week 5 and was subsequently placed on IR. Now that his 21-day practice has opened, the Eagles will need to activate him within the next three weeks. He began the season as a starter […]

Jordan Hicks Lands On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Jordan Hicks (shin) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. In other moves, the team signed running back Myles Gaskin to the practice squad and released defensive lineman Michael Dogbe from the practice squad. Hicks will now have to miss at least the next four games after needing emergency surgery to address […]

Anthony Barr Reunites With Vikings

Veteran linebacker Anthony Barr signed with the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad on Tuesday. Barr was the ninth overall pick by Minnesota in the 2014 NFL Draft. He totaled 495 tackles, 17.5 sacks, five interceptions, and four Pro Bowl nods in eight seasons with the organization. In 2022, he played for the Dallas Cowboys, compiling 58 […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Fantasy Football Streamers for Week 11 (2023)

In Week 10, we saw our share of great defensive performances. The 49ers held the Jaguars to three points in a 31-point victory. Fred Warner and Talanoa Hufanga made interceptions, and Javon Hargrave and Nick Bosa both made 1.5 sacks. The Colts beat the Patriots in an exciting battle of defenses by a score of […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Plans To Sign With The Saints

Free-agent pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul is planning to sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports. The 34-year-old worked out with the team earlier on Monday, and it seems the workout went well enough to garner interest from the front office and coaching staff. Pierre-Paul last played for the Baltimore Ravens […]

Terrel Bernard Active On Monday Night

Buffalo Bills linebackers Terrel Bernard (concussion) and A.J. Klein (back) are both active for the Monday night contest against the Denver Broncos. Bernard suffered a concussion on Sunday night in the Week 9 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals but was able to clear the league's concussion protocol and will play to finish out Week 10 […]

Kyle Hamilton Dominates In Loss

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton made eight tackles and a pick-six in the Ravens' 31-33 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 10. Hamilton was expected to be a second-year breakout, and he hasn't disappointed. He has scored double-digit Rotoballer IDP fantasy points in five of ten games, including three of the past four. He […]

Sheldon Rankins Records Three Sacks In Texans Win

Houston Texans defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins was amongst the Week 10 leaders in IDP scoring, as he had three sacks and forced a fumble in the Texans' 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After missing Weeks 8 and 9 with a knee injury and a Week 7 bye, this was Rankins' first game since Week […]

Greg Newsome Scores Touchdown On A Pick In Week 10 Win

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome intercepted a Lamar Jackson pass that had been deflected and returned it for a fourth-quarter touchdown in the Browns' come-from-behind 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The pick-six was just the first interception of Newsome's three-year career. His big game was made bigger with half a sack. He also made […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Won't Return In Week 10

New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game versus the Dallas Cowboys. The 2022 No. 5 overall pick, who entered Week 10 with a team-high 8.5 sacks, suffered a concussion before he was ultimately ruled out. Of course, IDP fantasy managers will anxiously await an update, considering the injury could keep […]

Cam Taylor-Britt Suffers Finger Injury In Week 10

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (finger) was injured during Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. The 2022 second-round pick injured his right finger. However, Taylor-Britt still had his best showing of the year in this one, totaling nine tackles (seven solo). He also had a crucial interception late in the fourth quarter, leading to a […]

Marshon Lattimore To Get An MRI On Monday

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) exited Sunday's meeting with the Vikings early due to injury. The 27-year-old, who totaled four tackles in this one, sprained his ankle in the fourth quarter. As a result, NFL Media's Ian Rapoport indicated Lattimore will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the injury. […]

Kwon Alexander Tears Achilles Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Kwon Alexander (ankle) was diagnosed with a torn Achilles following the team's Week 10 win over the Green Bay Packers. Alexander suffered the injury early in the contest and finished with zero tackles. Given that fellow linebacker Cole Holcomb (knee) suffered a season-ending injury last week, losing Alexander is yet another tough […]

Emmanuel Forbes Ejected From Week 10

Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes was ejected following a head-to-head hit on wide receiver Tyler Lockett during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. In addition to disqualifying himself, Forbes cost Washington 15 yards on the penalty. This is an inexcusable loss for the Commanders whose defense will now be without a […]

Marshon Lattimore Questionable To Return Sunday

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, Lattimore had logged four tackles. With a bye week ahead of him, the veteran defensive back will have extra time to recover. In the […]

Marlon Humphrey Suffers Non-Contact Injury Sunday

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (ankle) exited during the second half of Week 10 versus the Cleveland Browns after suffering a non-contact injury. The defensive back was grabbing at his right ankle, a potential indicator of a serious Achilles injury. Baltimore is officially listing Humphrey as questionable to return Sunday, but it looks unlikely that […]

Denzel Ward, Juan Thornhill Won't Return In Week 10

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (neck) and safety Juan Thornhill (calf) have been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. Both players were initially listed as questionable before being downgraded. Ward finishes Week 10 with one tackle and will be replaced by the likes of Martin Emerson and Kahlef Hailassie. […]

Denzel Ward Clears Concussion Protocol, Questionable To Return

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (neck) exited during the first half of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens following a head-to-head collision. He cleared concussion protocol but remains questionable to return. The 26-year-old made one tackle prior to his departure. Look for Kahlef Hailassie and A.J. Green III to earn more snaps in Ward's absence.

Carlton Davis III Inactive For Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Carlton Davis III (toe) is officially inactive for the Week 10 game on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. An already thin Buccaneers secondary will also be without cornerback Josh Hayes (concussion) against Tennessee this weekend, so Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis could put up some big numbers in just his third […]

Quay Walker, Jaire Alexander Inactive For Packers

Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (groin) and cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder), who were both listed as doubtful, are officially inactive for Week 10 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Walker's injury isn't considered a long-term one, but the 23-year-old will miss his second straight game. As a result, Isaiah McDuffie should start at inside linebacker for […]

Keaton Mitchell, Marlon Humphrey Both Active For Week 10

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) and Marlon Humphrey (hamstring) are active for Week 10 versus the Cleveland Browns. Both players had been listed as questionable. Mitchell being active comes as no surprise considering he practiced in a full capacity on Friday. He tallied 138 rushing yards and one touchdown in Week 9 but […]

Kwity Paye, Tyquan Lewis Both Return In Week 10

Indianapolis Colts defensive ends Kwity Paye (hamstring) and Tyquan Lewis (calf) both returned to Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. They had been listed as questionable after departing with their respective injuries in the opening quarter. Dayo Odeyingbo earned more snaps in their absence but could remain on the field following an impressive first […]

Mack Wilson Sr. Questionable To Return With Head Injury

New England Patriots linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. (head) departed during the first half of Week 10 versus the Indianapolis Colts. He is officially listed as questionable to return. Wilson isn't normally a big name on defense, but he was bumped into the starting lineup on Sunday with Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring) inactive. Calvin Munson will see […]

Ja'Whaun Bentley Inactive For Week 10 Versus Colts

New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (hamstring) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. He was limited in practice all week long and listed as questionable. However, it had seemed like he was trending toward playing, so this news comes as a bit of a surprise. Nevertheless, Bentley will […]

Seahawks Linebackers Are Strong Starts In Week 10

Seattle Seahawks linebackers Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks are both strong starts in Week 10 against a Washington Commanders team that has been allowing a lot of fantasy points to opposing linebackers. In the past three weeks, each of the Commanders' opponents have had at least one linebacker made double-digit tackles. Over half of Commanders […]