Ravens Defense Gets Jimmy Smith, Pernell McPhee Back

The Baltimore Ravens defense is set to have two contributors back in the mix for Week 17 with cornerback Jimmy Smith and linebacker Pernell McPhee coming off the Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Traditionally the backbone of the organization, Baltimore's defensive unit was thoroughly dominated in Week 16 by Cincinnati's Joe Burrow, who threw for a whopping […]

Mike Evans Lands On COVID-19 List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans became the latest big name added to the league's Reserve/COVID-19 list Monday. Evans missed Sunday's game vs. Carolina due to a hamstring injury that the team hopes he can return from prior to the start of the postseason, but his latest roadblock throws a wrench into the plans. […]

Josh Johnson Will Start Sunday, Ravens Add Kenji Bahar To Roster

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson will make his first NFL start since 2018 on Sunday when traveling to face the Bengals. While Johnson is a last-minute option with Lamar Jackson (ankle) and Tyler Huntley (Reserve/COVID-19) unavailable, he has prior experience from this season to draw upon: a 27-for-41 effort in Week 9 with the Jets […]

Cam Akers Rejoins Rams Active Roster, Out For Week 16

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (Achilles) was a surprise addition to the team's active roster for Sunday's game against Minnesota, but he won't be traveling to take the field. Akers sustained a torn Achilles tendon back in July, an injury that was thought to keep him out for the season; the team has […]

Kansas City Activates Travis Kelce, Status For Sunday Unclear

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been added back to the team's active roster for Sunday's game against the Steelers, but he has not yet been cleared from the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The team's hope is that Kelce will test negative Sunday morning, ultimately paving the way for him to suit up. Kansas City […]

Tyreek Hill Rejoins Chiefs, Set To Play Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols Saturday, paving the way for the star wideout to suit up in Week 16 against the Steelers. Hill will wind up not having missed game action due to the Reserve/COVID-19 list, retaining his massive fantasy appeal even after having been away from the […]

Austin Ekeler Will Be Unavailable For Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler tested positive again for COVID-19 on Saturday, officially ruling him out for Sunday's matchup against the Texans. The absence from Ekeler will mark his first of the season, with the trio of Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley, and Larry Rountree III set to fill in out of the backfield. […]

Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

The Baltimore Ravens' quarterback options for Sunday's game against Cincinnati have been drastically shortened with Lamar Jackson (ankle) and Tyler Huntley (illness) ruled out. Jackson's absence due to an ankle injury marks his second contest in a row on the sidelines, while Huntley was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. The team will roll with […]

Immanuel Quickley Clears COVID Protocols, Unlikely For Saturday

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Immanuel Quickley has been given the green light to ramp up for a return to game action, although it's unlikely that it comes Saturday vs. Atlanta. An absence would be Quickley's fourth straight, which when combined with that of Derrick Rose (ankle), has allowed Kemba Walker to enjoy a midseason […]

Darren Collison, Stanley Johnson Join Lakers On 10-Day Deals

The Los Angeles Lakers have brought aboard point guard Darren Collison and small/power forward Stanley Johnson on 10-day contracts and anticipate having both available for Saturday's contest against Brooklyn. Collison joins Isaiah Thomas in being a former big name PG that the team has brought in amidst its troubles with injuries and the league's health […]

RJ Barrett Receives Questionable Tag For Christmas Day

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett has been elevated to questionable to play in Saturday's matchup with the Hawks. Barrett has been ramping up for a return to game action, having thus far missed six games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Knicks current backcourt picture features Kemba Walker, Alec […]

Trae Young Unlikely To Suit Up Saturday

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is not expected to be cleared in time to take the floor for the Christmas Day matchup with the Knicks. Young's absence would be his third in a row, which would pave the way for Bogdan Bogdanovic and Delon Wright (ankle) to see big minutes totals. Young and the […]

James Harden Returns To Action For Saturday’s Game

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden has been given the green light to take the floor for the Christmas Day matchup against the Lakers. Harden missed each of Brooklyn's previous four outings while in the league's health and safety protocols, which zapped the roster of many of its familiar faces. The former MVP returns at […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Clears COVID-19 Protocols

Milwaukee Bucks power forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo has tested out of the league's health and safety protocols, paving the way for a return to action. Antetokounmpo has missed each of the team's previous five games, allowing Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday to take on even larger offensive roles than usual. Fantasy managers can tentatively view Antetokounmpo […]

Adam Thielen Receives Questionable Tag For Sunday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) has been tagged as questionable to play in Sunday's game vs. the Rams due to an ankle injury. Thielen has been sidelined for each of the past two weeks, paving the way for K.J. Osborn to step into fantasy relevance, while Justin Jefferson has enjoyed elevated appeal. While […]

Antonio Gibson Earns Questionable Tag For Sunday

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (toe) has been listed as questionable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cowboys after injuring his toe in Week 15. Gibson was held to a season-low 26 rushing yards vs. Philadelphia, but he did manage to collect his sixth rushing score of the year. With J.D. […]

Giants Plan To Start Jake Fromm In Week 16

New York Giants quarterback Jake Fromm is in line to serve as the team's starting quarterback for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, per Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. Fromm entered in the second half of a Week 15 matchup with the Cowboys and went 6-for-12 for 82 yards, but he also seemed to […]

Chase McLaughlin Lands On COVID-19 List

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out for Saturday's matchup vs. Green Bay. McLaughlin will now head to the Reserve/COVID-19 list, paving the way for Chris Naggar to serve as the team's kicker in Week 16. McLaughlin has battled through a rough patch over the past four weeks, making […]

Tajae Sharpe Unlikely To Suit Up For Week 16

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe (foot) has been deemed doubtful to play in Sunday's game against Detroit due to a foot injury. Sharpe missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, with his ailment not progressing after leaving the Week 15 matchup early. The 27-year-old has seen a considerable snap count with Calvin Ridley (personal) […]

Tim Boyle In Line To Start For Lions In Week 16

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle would get the start under center Sunday vs. the Falcons if Jared Goff is unable to come off the Reserve/COVID-19 list in time. Head coach Dan Campbell conceded Friday that it was unlikely that Goff would suit up for Week 16, paving the way for Boyle to make his second […]

Sean Payton Returns To Head-Coaching Duties

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is back, having rejoined the team Friday after missing Week 15 following a positive COVID-19 test. He comes back to a cloudy quarterback situation, one that has rookie Ian Book tabbed to make his first professional start in a pivotal game Monday vs. Miami. Without Payton roaming the […]

Mike Evans Ruled Out For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) has been deemed unavailable for Sunday's contest against Carolina as he battles a hamstring injury that he sustained last week. The absence of Evans marks the second Bucs wideout to be ruled out for Week 16, joining Chris Godwin (knee), who will miss the remainder of the […]

DJ Moore Earns Questionable Designation For Sunday’s Game

Carolina Panthers wide receiver DJ Moore (hamstring) has been tagged as questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers. It sounds as if head coach Matt Rhule and the Panthers are going to take Moore's availability right up to kickoff, with the team previously indicating it would be a late determination due to […]

Blake Bortles Joins Saints, Will Serve As Backup QB

Veteran quarterback Blake Bortles has signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints, making him the backup quarterback for Monday's game against Miami. The New Orleans quarterback room was thrown into flux earlier in the week when Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian landed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, which has paved the way for Ian Book […]

Tyler Higbee, Jordan Fuller Rejoin Rams, Set To Play Sunday

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee and safety Jordan Fuller have been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and are on track to play in Sunday's game against Minnesota. When healthy, Higbee has been a frequent target of Matthew Stafford, having averaged nearly seven targets per contest over his last four outings. Still primarily a […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Lands On COVID-19 List

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. and offensive lineman Ben Bartch have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday. Shenault had been dealing with foot and shoulder ailments that held him to a limited practice session Thursday, but the latest development stems his quest to corral his first receiving touchdown of the […]

Jared Goff Likely To Miss Week 16 Against Atlanta

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not expected to take the field for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons, head coach Dan Campbell revealed Friday. Goff landed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list earlier in the week, a move that paved the way for either Tim Boyle to prepare for his second start of the season or David Blough […]

Josh Allen Lands On COVID-19 List, Will Miss Week 16

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker/defensive end Josh  Allen has tested positive for COVID-19, which will rule him out for Sunday's matchup vs. the Jets since he isn't vaccinated. The Jaguars defense was not likely on many fantasy radars entering Week 16, but the group losing one of its most impactful players deals a rough blow to any […]

Gabriel Davis Lands On COVID-19 List

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis and right guard Cody Ford have been placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. The new additions put the Bills offensive line in a difficult spot ahead of Sunday's matchup with New England, as three starters (Ford, Dion Dawkins, Jon Feliciano) are currently sidelined. Out wide, Davis joins Cole Beasley on the […]

Jarrett Culver Enters COVID-19 Protocols

Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Jarrett Culver has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Golden State, having been placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Culver has appeared in just 12 games this season for Memphis, averaging 4.3 points while shooting 52.4 percent overall. Selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 […]