Terrel Bernard Falls Short Of Tackle Benchmark

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard came short of double-digit tackles in the Bills' 24-18 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While Bernard made six solo tackles and two assists, enough to tie for the team lead in combined tackles, he did not get into the backfield for a tackle for loss, a sack, or a […]

Nik Bonitto Has Poor Matchup In Week 8

Denver Broncos edge rusher Nik Bonitto has a poor matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 and should be sat in IDP leagues that score sacks heavily. Bonitto is leading the Broncos with 5.5 sacks. His production is extremely sack-dependent, as he has only made 16 solo tackles and nine QB hits. Chiefs […]

Quinnen Williams' Slow Start Could Reverse In Week 8

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams has been off to a slow start. He has only made half a sack and six QB hits in the first six games of the season after making 12.0 sacks in 2022. Williams has a prime opportunity to turn it around in a Week 8 matchup against the […]

Khalil Mack Could Get Back In Sack Column In Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack only registered a single tackle and a single QB hit last week after he had massive games in his previous two weeks. Mack was coming off a two-game sack streak, including a wild 6.0 sacks in Week 4. There is no reason to expect him to reprise those […]

Hassan Reddick Has Best Pass-Rush Matchup Of Week 8

Edge rusher Hassan Reddick and the Philadelphia Eagles have the best pass-rush matchup of Week 8. The Eagles face the Washington Commanders, who are allowing a league-leading 5.7 sacks per game. The Eagles' sack rate on passing plays is 8.3%, which is higher than the league average, and the Commanders' are allowing sacks on 13.5% […]

Patriots Defense Faces Tough Week 8 Matchup

The New England Patriots' defense lacks fantasy appeal heading into Week 8 versus the Miami Dolphins. While New England found some success in its win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, the explosive Miami offense is a whole different beast. The Dolphins can beat team through the air with an elite connection between Tua Tagovailoa […]

Cam Heyward Returning To Practice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward (groin) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a groin injury in Week 1. The three-time All-Pro has been on the Injured Reserve list, and the Steelers now have 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. His return to the Steelers' defense would […]

Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

It's Week 8, and it’s a bit of a unicorn because… there are no teams on bye! Now, I know what you're asking. If there is this perfectly good week sitting right in the middle of the schedule where no teams are off, why on earth were there teams on bye in Weeks 5 and […]

Darnell Savage To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (calf) will be placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a calf injury in the Week 7 loss to the Denver Broncos. Savage has played in all six games this season, posting 22 solo tackles and 12 assisted tackles. Jaire Alexander (back) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) are also dealing with […]

Jeremy Chinn Lands On Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (quad) was placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday. The move to IR was not a complete surprise after ESPN insider Adam Schefter said last week that Chinn would miss up to six weeks. The Panthers' safety first suffered the quad injury in the team's Week 6 loss and […]

Trey Flowers Released By The Patriots

New England Patriots edge rusher Trey Flowers (foot) has been released by the team on Tuesday. Flowers, who began the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, has yet to appear in a game and wasn't activated within his 21-day practice window. This move would indicate that he still isn't healthy, and the Patriots […]

Von Miller Limited So Far In Practice This Week

Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Von Miller (knee) was listed as limited in Tuesday's practice for the second straight day as the team continues to manage his workload coming off a torn ACL last Thanksgiving. Miller didn't make his season debut until Week 5 and hasn't played more than 35 percent of the defensive snaps in […]

Kareem Jackson Suspended Four Games

The NFL has suspended Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson for four games for repeated violations of unnecessary roughness rules. Jackson is appealing the suspension, according to a source. He was ejected from the Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers for a sideline hit on rookie tight end Luke Musgrave in the fourth quarter, […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 8 (2023)

This week, I am recommending more than a dozen fantasy IDP players to add from the waiver wire. Amongst the top adds are Za'Darius Smith, Camryn Bynum, Kenny Moore, and Julian Blackmon. The Colts have produced multiple productive defensive backs this week. Unfortunately, JuJu Brents left his Week 7 game with a quad injury, so […]

Darnell Savage To Miss Multiple Games

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (calf) will miss multiple games after aggravating his calf injury in the Week 7 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, according to a source. Savage first sustained the injury in the Oct. 9 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He left in the second quarter and could wind […]

Terrell Edmunds Traded To Titans

Philadelphia Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds has been traded to the Tennessee Titans, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Edmunds, along with a fifth- and sixth-round pick, is the return for Kevin Byard as the Titans try to get a bit younger and stock up on draft capital. Byard was a key part of the […]

Kevin Byard On His Way To The Eagles

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard has been traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The two-time All-Pro has been one of the best defenders on the Titans since he was drafted in the third round of the 2016 NFL draft. The Eagles will be sending safety Terrell Edmunds plus a […]

Nick Bolton To Miss "Roughly" Two Months

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair his wrist injury, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The surgery is not expected to be season-ending, but the expectation is that he will be sidelined for about two months. That said, he could return around Week 15 to […]

Xavien Howard Out Versus Philadelphia

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (groin) won't play on Sunday night against the Eagles. The Pro-Bowler suffered a groin injury during the Week 6 meeting with the Carolina Panthers, so many had expected he wouldn't be available for this one. Nevertheless, with Jalen Ramsey (knee) still out for Miami, Jalen Hurts and company could have […]

Eric Stokes Injured On Sunday, Won't Return

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (hamstring) won't return to Sunday's meeting with the Denver Broncos. Stokes, who was just activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list due to multiple issues and making his 2023-24 debut, played sparingly before exiting with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old has appeared in 25 games for the Packers […]

Devonte Wyatt Won't Return In Week 7

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (knee) won't return to Sunday's matchup against the Broncos. The 25-year-old, who had 2.5 sacks entering Week 7, the third-highest on the team, accounted for just one total tackle before he was carted off. The Packers injury list continues to pile up, as safety Darnell Savage and cornerback […]

Devonte Wyatt Questionable To Return On Sunday

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt (knee) was carted to the locker room during Sunday's meeting with the Denver Broncos. The 25-year-old entered Week 7 with 2.5 sacks, the third-highest on the team. Wyatt is currently questionable to return, although there's a realistic chance his day could be over, considering he was already banged […]

Kerby Joseph Questionable To Return Sunday

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (head) has entered concussion protocol and is officially questionable to return versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. The 22-year-old was all over the field on Sunday; his 10 tackles were a season-high and tied his previous career-best. Ifeatu Melifonwu should see more snaps in Joseph's absence.

Quay Walker Active, Jaire Alexander Inactive For Week 7

Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (knee) is active for Week 7 versus the Denver Broncos. Meanwhile, cornerback Jaire Alexander (back) is inactive. Despite having different statuses on Sunday, both players entered the weekend listed as questionable. Having Walker available will be huge as the favored Packers look to hold off the Broncos. In the […]

Derwin James Suiting Up Versus Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (ankle) is officially active for Week 7 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. He had been listed as questionable but will ultimately suit up despite missing practice on Friday. The star safety's presence will give the Chargers a huge boost as they look to slow down Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, […]

Vikings Receiving Calls On Danielle Hunter

As the trade deadline at the end of October nears, the Minnesota Vikings are receiving calls on NFL sack leader Danielle Hunter. The Vikings could fall further out of contention with star wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, so it's very possible Hunter or someone else could be traded at this year's deadline. […]

Derwin James Will Be Game-Time Decision Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (ankle) is expected to be a true game-time decision ahead of Week 7 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. James missed practiced Friday, was listed as questionable, and will undergo a pregame workout to determine whether he can play Sunday. His presence would be huge […]

Eric Stokes Activated From PUP List, Will Make Season Debut On Sunday

Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (foot) has been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list and is set to make his season debut on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Stokes has not played since last November after he injured his foot. Cornerback Jaire Alexander (back) is questionable with a back issue and is […]

Budda Baker Activated From IR, Will Play Sunday Against Seattle

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) has been activated from IR and will play on Sunday in Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks. The former All-Pro missed the last five weeks with a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 1. The Arizona defense has been getting gashed lately so the return of Baker should […]

Marlon Humphrey Is Questionable For Week 7 Against Detroit

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (illness) is questionable for Sunday's Week 7 game against the Detroit Lions. The seven-year corner popped up on the Ravens' injury report on Saturday with an illness, which puts his game status in doubt for Sunday. Baltimore will already be missing starting safety Marcus Williams so the arrow is pointing […]