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Ryan Tannehill Slings Four Touchdowns To Close Regular Season
Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill tied a knot on the 2021 regular season by delivering his premier performance of the year, a four-touchdown, zero-interception outing over the Texans. Tannehill spread out the passing game love, with one receiving touchdown for each of A.J. Brown, Julio Jones, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Anthony Firkser, with nine different receivers... Read More
Gabe Vincent Clears Protocols, Remains Out Saturday
Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, but he has not yet been cleared to return to action, ruling him out for Saturday's game vs. Phoenix. Vincent's absence now climbs to five contests, with his timing unfortunate after he had cracked the starting five for nine... Read More
Chris Duarte, Jeremy Lamb Will Play In Monday’s Game
Indiana Pacers shooting guards Chris Duarte and Jeremy Lamb have been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Monday's contest vs. the Jazz. Both players had previously cleared the league's health and safety protocols but were ramping up for a return. The duo is set to headline Indiana's second unit, as the trio... Read More
Evan Fournier, Nerlens Noel Will Miss Saturday’s Game
New York Knicks shooting guard Evan Fournier (thigh) and center Nerlens Noel (conditioning) have been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Celtics. Fournier's absence is particularly troublesome for New York after the 29-year-old scorched Boston for a season-high 41 points Thursday; in three matchups vs. the Celtics this season, Fournier has averaged 35 PPG.... Read More
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green Set To Return Sunday
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (quad) and power forward/center Draymond Green (hip) are not listed on the team's injury report ahead of Sunday's matchup vs. Cleveland. Both players missed Thursday's loss to New Orleans, with their return coinciding with the season debut of Klay Thompson (Achilles), giving Golden State its fullest roster look... Read More
Wendell Carter Jr. Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Orlando Magic power forward Wendell Carter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Pistons due to left hamstring soreness. Freddie Gillespie will shift into the starting five in place of Carter, elevating his DFS appeal due to his punt play price tag. After returning from a leg injury that appeared as... Read More
Jrue Holiday Clears Protocols, Out Saturday With Ankle Injury
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols but he will remain absent from the floor Saturday vs. Charlotte due to a left ankle ailment. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton served as the team's de facto point guards in Friday's win, with the duo combining for... Read More
Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic Will Return Saturday
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (back) and small forward Bojan Bogdanovic (finger) have been cleared to get back into action for Saturday's game vs. the Pacers. Mitchell and Bogdanovic were a part of the wholesale absences that forced the Jazz roster to take on a different look Friday; their return zaps Elijah Hughes, Jared... Read More
Klay Thompson Will Make Season Debut Sunday
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) has been cleared to take the floor for Sunday's contest against the Cavaliers. Thompson's much anticipated return will mark his first game action since June 13, 2019, and he has since undergone two season-ending surgeries. While Thompson has been practicing with the team, fantasy managers can anticipate... Read More
Kyler Murray - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will enjoy a terrific matchup to conclude the 2021 regular season Sunday when he squares off with the Seahawks' defense. Murray, named to his second consecutive Pro Bowl, missed the first meeting between the two teams, but he will have the advantage of facing a pass defense that has yielded... Read More
Zach Wilson - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson will conclude his rookie season Sunday with the monstrous challenge of delivering a solid performance against the Bills, the league's top defense in terms of yards allowed per game (286.5). Further complicating matters for Wilson is that key pass-catching weapons Elijah Moore (quadriceps), Braxton Berrios (quadriceps), and Corey Davis... Read More
David Montgomery - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery stands to once again be the focal point of the team's offense during Sunday's season finale against the Vikings. Montgomery delivered his second two-rushing touchdown performance of the year last week, accumulating 20 or more carries for the fifth time in the 2021 campaign. The absence of Justin Fields... Read More
Terry McLaurin - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin sits just 40 receiving yards away from a second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign, a mark which he can reach during Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the Giants. When the two sides first met in Week 2, McLaurin scorched the Giants' defense, accumulating season highs with 14 targets and 11 receptions... Read More
Tennessee Releases Jeremy McNichols
Running back Jeremy McNichols was waived by the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, ending his two-year tenure with the franchise shortly before another postseason run. McNichols appeared in 14 games this season, compiling 156 yards on the ground and 240 yards as a receiver, including his lone touchdown on the year. Serving primarily as the team's... Read More
Derrick Henry Will Miss Week 18 Matchup
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) will remain inactive for Sunday's regular-season finale vs. Houston. The move does not come as a surprise, as Tennessee has already sewed up a playoff spot, with Henry's designation to return to practice earlier in the week serving as a formality. Henry's absence will allow D'Onta Foreman (132... Read More
James Washington Lands On Reserve/COVID-19 List
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington was added to the team's Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday, ruling him out for Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the Ravens. The protocols have thrown the Steelers' offensive gameplan into a bit of a tizzy during the week as Diontae Johnson similarly hit the list, only to be removed ahead of... Read More
Cole Kmet - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has emerged as one of the team's premier pass-catching weapons over the second half of the year. The second-year tight end enters Sunday's regular-season finale vs. Minnesota in pursuit of his first touchdown of the season, having amassed 56 catches for 564 yards. The Vikings' defense struggled to keep... Read More
Samaje Perine - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine is likely to be the team's RB1 for Sunday's regular-season finale vs. the Browns. Perine's DFS prospects went sky-high when Joe Mixon (Reserve/COVID-19) was announced out, but they may have climbed even higher with the confirmation that Joe Burrow (knee, rest) would not be traveling for the team's Week... Read More
Indianapolis Activates Parris Campbell From Injured Reserve
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (foot) has been activated from injured reserve Saturday, paving the way for a potential return to action in Week 18 against Jacksonville. Campbell has not appeared since Week 6 after having undergone foot surgery, making him an extremely difficult fantasy asset to trust if he does ultimately get cleared.... Read More
Brandon Allen - Week 18 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Brandon Allen is likely to start under center for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns with the news that Joe Burrow (knee, rest) would not be traveling with the team. Allen made five starts last season in place of an injured Burrow, averaging 185 passing yards per outing while combining for five... Read More
Blake Jarwin Set To Return To Action Saturday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin (hip) is expected to be available for Saturday's regular-season finale against the Eagles, marking his first game action since Week 8. Jarwin is set to serve as Dallas' second tight end behind Dalton Schultz, who remains Dak Prescott's primary pass-catching target from the position. With that said, Jarwin has... Read More
Luguentz Dort Returns Friday, Will Start Against Minnesota
Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Luguentz Dort (knee) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against Minnesota, returning from a two-game absence. Dort will slot back into his traditional spot among the starting five, bumping Aleksej Pokusevski to the second unit. While his shooting percentage leaves something to be desired (39.8%), Dort has continued... Read More
Trent Forrest, Elijah Hughes Draw Starts For Friday’s Game
Utah Jazz point guard Trent Forrest and small forward Elijah Hughes have been bumped into the starting five for Friday's contest against the Raptors. Forrest and Hughes will be joined by Jared Butler, Eric Paschall, and Hassan Whiteside, with all of the group having promising DFS upside due to the widespread absences of nearly every... Read More
Patty Mills Rejoins Starting Five Friday
Brooklyn Nets point/shooting guard Patty Mills has been elevated back into the starting lineup for Friday's contest vs. Milwaukee after a one-game stint on the bench with Kyrie Irving active for the team's road outing. David Duke Jr. will be sticking in the starting group as well, although he holds minimal fantasy intrigue when the... Read More
Jordan Clarkson, Bojan Bogdanovic Will Miss Friday’s Game
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Jordan Clarkson (back) and small forward Bojan Bogdanovic (finger) are among a group of Jazz players ruled out for Friday's contest against Toronto. Bogdanovic is coming off having dropped a season-high 36 points during Wednesday's win over the Nuggets, while Clarkson will be missing his first contest of the year. With... Read More
Donovan Mitchell, Mike Conley Headline Jazz’s Friday Absences
The Utah Jazz will be massively shorthanded for Friday's contest vs. the Raptors, with the starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell (back) and Mike Conley (rest) among those unavailable. With other key contributors such as Rudy Gobert (health and safety protocols), Bojan Bogdanovic (finger), Jordan Clarkson (back) and Royce O'Neale (knee) also sidelined, any healthy member... Read More
Luka Doncic Will Miss Friday’s Contest
Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets due to a sprained right ankle. Doncic's absence vaults Jalen Brunson atop the DFS chalk plays of the slate, with Kristaps Porzingis (health and safety protocols) still unavailable as well. (Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dorian Finney-Smith should also... Read More
Giannis Antetokounmpo Will Suit Up For Friday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game vs. Brooklyn, returning after a one-game absence. Antetokounmpo has been on a tear over his last five contests, averaging 32.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists, all while shooting 57.3 percent overall. His return comes just as Milwaukee loses Jrue... Read More
Larry Nance Jr. Will Miss At Least Four Games
Portland Trail Blazers power forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for the next week after departing Wednesday's contest early due to a knee ailment. Nance underwent an MRI that showed no significant damage, but his knee issue will keep him sidelined for at least the team's next four contests. Robert Covington stands... Read More
Matisse Thybulle Clears Protocols, Active For Friday’s Game
Philadelphia 76ers small/power forward Matisse Thybulle has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, and has been deemed active for Friday's contest against the Spurs. Thybulle missed two games, having set a season high in minutes played in back-to-back contests before entering the protocols; with Danny Green on a minutes limit, the 24-year-old... Read More
