Josh Jacobs Held Out Of Practice Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (knee, illness) was sidelined for Thursday's practice as he deals with both an illness and a lingering knee ailment. The move is somewhat concerning in light of having been a full practice participant Wednesday, in addition to the signing of veteran running back Theo Riddick to the active roster. […]

A.J. Brown Misses Practice Thursday With Knee Ailment

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) was held out of practice Thursday due to a knee ailment. Brown previously missed time earlier this season due to a knee injury, but he has been on the field each of the past four weeks, including playing a season-high 95 percent of offensive snaps last Sunday. Having […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Leads Group Held Out Of Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was one of four players deemed to have been at risk for COVID-19 exposure after the team announced that a staffer tested positive Thursday. Having ultimately been held out of practice, Pittman was joined in his absence by offensive lineman Quenton Nelson and defensive tackles Sheldon Day and […]

Seahawks Backfield In Disarray Following Thursday’s Practice

The Seattle Seahawks will have a running back active Sunday versus San Francisco, although whether it's any of the trio of Chris Carson (foot), Carlos Hyde (hamstring), or Travis Homer (knee) remains to be seen. None of the aforementioned trio practiced in any capacity Thursday, furthering the notion that DeeJay Dallas may be heavily relied […]

Chris Jones Logs Full Practice Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) was able to record a full practice session Thursday, a likely sign that he'll ultimately be given the green light to play Sunday against the Jets. The Chiefs Defense was already in a golden spot even with Jones' availability up in the air, but having the reigning […]

Emmanuel Sanders Will Miss Sunday’s Game

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders will be absent from Sunday's contest versus Chicago, marking his second consecutive game out of the mix. Prior to hitting the COVID-19 list, Sanders reeled off his best performance of the year with a 12-catch, 122-yard outing versus the Chargers, with his absence creating an opening in the receiver […]

Kareem Hunt, Jarvis Landry Limited At Practice

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ribs) and wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs) were both limited during practice Thursday, marking the second consecutive day that their workload was managed. Despite the limited practice time, there's no reason to believe that either player is in danger of not suiting up Sunday against the Raiders for […]

Jalen Reagor Expected To Suit Up Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (thumb) is in line to play Sunday against Dallas, making his first appearance since Week 2. Reagor sustained a torn UCL in his right thumb, but is expected to revamp the team's wide receiving corps after losing DeSean Jackson (ankle) to injured reserve. Taken with the team's first-round selection […]

Mason Crosby Misses Second Straight Practice Thursday

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf, back) was held out of practice Thursday for the second consecutive day, which may force Green Bay to get creative Sunday against Minnesota at the kicking position. Crosby has been the team's kicker for every game since Week 1 of the 2007 season, continuing to excel this year […]

Phillip Lindsay Records Limited Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, leaving the door open that he could be cleared from the league's concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Chargers. Lindsay has reclaimed his prior form over his last two games, having compiled 180 yards rushing […]

Colts Defense Could Have Darius Leonard Back Sunday

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) is moving in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up Sunday versus Detroit, as he was a full practice participant Thursday. Leonard has been out of the mix for the past two games due to a groin ailment, but the Colts Defense has still soared into elite […]

Tyler Higbee Logs Limited Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) was limited again at practice Thursday as he works his way back from a hand contusion that kept him out of the team's game Monday. The short week may prove problematic for Higbee, with an early Sunday start time against Miami on the horizon. In his absence, […]

Sam Darnold Logs Full Practice Thursday

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to practice in full Thursday, an indication that he's ready to play Sunday against Kansas City with no remaining injury concerns. Darnold was able to suit up last Sunday, but it led to a rocky 12-for-23 performance that included two interceptions. While the Jets' offense is […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Unable To Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (concussion) and linebacker Khalil Mack (ankle) were both unable to suit up for practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against New Orleans. Robinson is working his way through the league's concussion protocol, which puts his status for Sunday heavily in jeopardy. Mack, who has been limited during practice for […]

49ers Optimistic About Tevin Coleman Returning Sunday

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) could be back in the mix as soon as Sunday versus Seattle, with head coach Kyle Shanahan saying that he was hopeful that they'd have Coleman for the game. The 49ers' backfield has been a constant shuffling endeavor with Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) […]

Philip Rivers Faces Crucial Swing Game Sunday

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has not been much of a season-long fantasy commodity in 2020, aside from superflex leagues in which you can start two QBs. But after a three-touchdown, 371-yard passing performance last weekend, it appears that Rivers has plenty of zing left in his right arm. He gets a middle-of-the-road showdown against […]

Wayne Gallman Could Be The Starter For Monday’s Game

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman may wind up being the bell-cow out of the backfield for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers after starter Devonta Freeman (ankle) worked on the side during practice Tuesday. Freeman exited the team's game last Thursday against Philadelphia early, carrying the ball only three times. While Gallman notched his […]

DeVante Parker Faces Rocky Path To Production Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker has multiple factors working against his possible success Sunday against the Rams. The first obvious hurdle is that Tua Tagovailoa is making his first NFL start, with the two needing to establish a rapport. Additionally, Los Angeles has allowed just three touchdowns to opposing receivers this season, with All-Pro […]

Justin Jefferson Enters Week 8 As Must-Roster Asset

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a breakout performance in Week 6 versus Atlanta, snagging nine receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns. But exceeding the 100-yard plateau was not an anomaly for the rookie, who has already done so in three of his first six career outings. Green Bay presents a stout matchup […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Whether or not Tuesday represents the swan song of the 2020 baseball season, the journey to crowning a new champion has been a wild ride, full of exhilarating, historic moments inside the bubble.  Blake Snell and Tony Gonsolin are running back their Game 2 matchup, in which the latter recorded just four outs, seemingly by […]

Mark Andrews Faces Stout Test Sunday Versus Steelers

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has established himself as one of the preeminent TE options across the NFL in 2020, but that doesn't mean he won't have a tough test Sunday against Pittsburgh. In three career meetings versus the Steelers, Andrews has yet to find the end zone, and this season the Steelers Defense […]

Trevor Lawrence Leaves Door Open On Skipping 2021 Draft

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the prohibitive favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, no matter what franchise sits atop the list to acquire his services. But on Tuesday, Lawrence, a junior, said that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning to the Tigers for his senior season, […]

Carolina Releases Eli Apple Ahead Of Week 8

Cornerback Eli Apple was released by the Panthers on Tuesday after logging 28 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss to New Orleans. Apple made just four tackles over the course of two games with the Panthers, but the team is already set to move on from the former starter, who has spent the four previous years […]

Broncos Defense Loses Mike Purcell For Rest Of Season

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (foot) will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to a Lisfranc fracture, serving an additional blow to the depth of the Broncos Defense. Purcell, who had started all six games to begin the year, combined for 15 tackles, including two for a loss, while adding one quarterback […]

Virgil Green Set To Miss Time Due To Ankle Injury

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Virgil Green (ankle) sustained a considerable ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Jaguars, with head coach Anthony Lynn noting that Green will miss some time with the ailment. Used sparingly this season as an extra tight end, Green made his first touchdown catch of the season Sunday, giving him […]

Michael Badgley Remains Chargers Kicker For Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley missed both a field goal and extra point during Sunday's win over Jacksonville -- marking the second straight week that it occurred -- but head coach Anthony Lynn made it clear that Badgley would be the team's kicker for Sunday versus Denver. Badgley has yet to miss a kick […]

Kenyan Drake Could Need Injured Reserve Stint

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) sustained a high ankle sprain during Sunday's win over Seattle, an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for multiple weeks, making him an injured reserve candidate. The absence of Drake will pave the way for Chase Edmonds to see the lion's share of duties out of […]

Dallas Prepares Ben DiNucci To Start Sunday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci is being prepped as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia with starter Andy Dalton still needing to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return to action. Dalton took a frightening hit to the head during Sunday's loss to Washington, paving the way for DiNucci to finish […]

Carlos Hyde Deals With Hamstring Tightness For Week 8

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (hamstring) is battling hamstring tightness ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco. Hyde stepped in for Chris Carson (foot) during the team's loss to Arizona on Sunday, carrying the ball 15 times for 68 yards, including his second rushing score of the year. While Carson sounds determined to return […]

Julio Jones Earns Limited Practice Designation Monday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) would have been a limited practice participant Monday had the team taken the field following it's loss Sunday to Detroit. The Falcons will have a quick turnaround with a Thursday showdown with Carolina, a contest that Jones is now questionable for due to the ailment. Jones has found […]