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Eric Ebron Ruled Out For Monday’s Contest
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Bears, marking his second consecutive absence. Without Ebron in the mix last week, Pat Freiermuth recorded four catches for 44 yards, adding a touchdown. When healthy, Ebron has been startlingly consistent this season with just two targets in five […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTennessee Elevates D'Onta Foreman For Sunday’s Game
Tennessee Titans running back D'Onta Foreman has joined the team's 53-man roster for Sunday's contest against the Rams. The Titans are in scramble mode out of the backfield with Derrick Henry (foot) down for the foreseeable future. In addition to Foreman, Jeremy McNichols and Adrian Peterson stand to see usage, although how it will all […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMarquez Valdes-Scantling, Blake Bortles Active For Sunday
The Green Bay Packers will get back wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (hamstring) for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs, while quarterback Blake Bortles will also be on the active roster after having been elevated from the practice squad. Valdes-Scantling has been sidelined since Week 3, with his return giving Green Bay roughly a complete version of […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKillian Hayes Ruled Out For Friday’s Game
Detroit Pistons point guard Killian Hayes (thumb) will be sidelined for Friday's contest against Brooklyn due to a sprained left thumb. Hayes, who had started each of Detroit's first eight games, has scuffled mightily from the field to begin the season, shooting just 31 percent overall. In his absence, Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, and Saben […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDonovan Mitchell Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday
Utah Jazz point/shooting guard Donovan Mitchell (ankle) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's matchup against Miami due to a sprained right ankle. The ailment sidelined Utah's leading scorer Thursday, allowing Joe Ingles to slot into the starting five. Jordan Clarkson erupted for a 30-point showing off the bench, as Bojan Bogdanovic and Mike […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJaylen Brown Will Miss Saturday’s Contest
Boston Celtics shooting guard/small forward Jaylen Brown (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup vs. the Mavericks due to a tight right hamstring. Brown was hampered by the issue Thursday, even as he logged his fifth game this season with at least three triples made. When Brown missed his first contest of the year […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAnthony Davis Earns Questionable Tag For Saturday
Los Angeles Lakers power forward/center Anthony Davis (thumb) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's contest against Portland due to a sprained right thumb. Davis has been sturdy to open the season, averaging a robust 25.4 points and 11.9 boards per contest, while adding 2.3 blocks for good measure. His role for L.A. with […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCharlotte Loses P.J. Washington For Next Two Games
Charlotte Hornets power forward/center P.J. Washington (elbow) has been ruled out both for Friday's contest against Sacramento, along with Sunday's matchup vs. the Clippers due to a left elbow hyperextension. With the team planning to reevaluate him next week, his odds of suiting up Monday against the Lakers don't look particularly strong either. Washington has […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoNicolas Claxton Faces Multi-Week Absence
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) will remain sidelined for approximately another two weeks as he is set to be built back up to rejoin the team, per head coach Steve Nash. Claxton has already missed Brooklyn's four most recent outings, ceding center minutes to the veteran group of LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, and Paul […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoGary Harris Returns For Friday’s Contest
Orlando Magic shooting guard Gary Harris (ankle) has been cleared to take the floor Friday against San Antonio, ending his absence at two games. Harris has been utilized as a bench piece for the Magic in the early portion of the year, averaging just 6.3 points per game. As Orlando prioritizes development from its young […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKyle Kuzma Rejoins Starting Five Friday
Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been given the green light to suit up for Friday's contest against the Grizzlies, reclaiming his spot among the starting five. Kuzma departed Washington's previous outing due to a right forearm contusion, but he sounds healthy enough that fantasy managers should have no hesitation in deploying him. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBrook Lopez Will Miss Eighth Straight Game Friday
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) has once again been ruled out, this time for Friday's contest against the Knicks. Lopez has been dealing with a significant bout of back soreness, one that has kept him from practicing as recently as Thursday, with head coach Mike Budenholzer not having a timetable for when the seven-footer […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoD'Angelo Russell Will Miss Friday’s Game
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's contest against the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. The absence will be Russell's second in a row due to the ailment, which he sustained Monday. In his place, Patrick Beverley drew the start Wednesday and collected 10 points and 10 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJrue Holiday Likely To Return For Friday’s Contest
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been bumped up to probable to participate in Friday's game against the Knicks. Holiday has been bit by the injury bug during the early portion of the year, having been sidelined for the past five games. In his absence, George Hill has entered fantasy relevance, but he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMiami Will Be Without KZ Okpala For Thursday’s Game
Miami Heat power forward KZ Okpala (ankle) will miss Thursday's contest against the Celtics due to a sprained right ankle. Okpala has been a sparsely utilized reserve for the Heat during the early portion of the season, averaging just four minutes per game in his four appearances thus far. Still only 22 years, Okpala boasts […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosh Richardson Will Miss Thursday’s Game
Boston Celtics shooting guard Josh Richardson (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Miami due to a left foot contusion. Richardson has scuffled as he acclimates to the Celtics' second unit in the early part of the season, having scored in double figures just twice. His 21.4 minutes per game average is far […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJohn Collins, Bogdan Bogdanovic Cleared To Play Thursday
Atlanta Hawks power forward/center John Collins (foot) and point/shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (ankle) have both gotten the thumbs up to take the floor Thursday against Utah. Collins has gotten off to an impressive start to the season, with three double-doubles under his belt, entering play vs. the Jazz averaging 15.9 points per game. Bogdanovic, now […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoFurkan Korkmaz Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
Philadelphia 76ers shooting guard/small forward Furkan Korkmaz (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to a sore wrist. Philly's three-point shooting stands to take a step back with Korkmaz joining Danny Green (hamstring) and Tobias Harris (health protocols) on the sidelines. Through eight games, Korkmaz has averaged a career-best 10.9 […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRoyce O'Neale Gets Green Light To Suit Up Thursday
Utah Jazz power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against Atlanta. O'Neale will be battling a right ankle sprain, but the team will be all hands on deck with Donovan Mitchell (ankle) missing the contest. O'Neale has taken between four and seven shots across each of the Jazz's first […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoRoyce O'Neale Picks Up Questionable Tag For Thursday
Utah Jazz power forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game against Atlanta due to a sprained right ankle. O'Neale has yet to miss an outing this season, so how Utah would allocate his minutes is unclear. That being said, Eric Paschall would be a candidate to enter the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPhoenix Deems Cameron Payne Questionable For Thursday
Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's contest against Houston due to a strained right hamstring. Payne has missed each of Phoenix's four previous games with the injury, allowing Elfrid Payton to snag a handful of minutes off the bench. Payne, a breakout sensation from the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDwight Howard Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (neck) has been listed as questionable to play in Thursday's game against the Thunder due to a neck ailment. Howard has been sidelined for the team's previous two contests, paving the way for the Lakers to deploy Anthony Davis as their starting center. Howard has logged just 15.2 minutes […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHouston Tags Daniel Theis As Questionable For Thursday
Houston Rockets power forward/center Daniel Theis (toe) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Thursday's contest vs. the Suns. Theis was unavailable Tuesday due to a sore big toe on his right foot, allowing Alperen Sengun to draw the first start of his career. Should Theis once again be unavailable, look for Sengun to […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKyle Kuzma Departs Wednesday’s Contest With Injury
Washington Wizards small/power forward Kyle Kuzma (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to a right forearm contusion. Kuzma has gotten off to a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign, entering the night averaging 15.9 points and 11 boards per contest. But prior to his departure, Kuzma […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLuguentz Dort Earns Questionable Tag For Thursday
Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Luguentz Dort (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's contest against the Lakers due to a shoulder ailment. Dort has scuffled from the field across his first six outings, shooting 35.4 percent overall, including just 22.6 percent from behind the arc. Should Dort be forced to miss the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDavis Bertans Will Be Monitored On Week-To-Week Basis
Washington Wizards power forward Davis Bertans (ankle) will miss at least the remainder of the upcoming week, with head coach Wes Unseld Jr. deeming him "week-to-week" for the time being. The Wizards are set for two more contests in the current week, meaning Bertans will miss at least three games due to the injury that […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJared Goff Gets Vote Of Confidence From Head Coach
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has yet to earn his first victory with his new franchise through eight weeks, but per head coach Dan Campbell, his starting gig is secure. Goff was swapped to the Lions in an offseason blockbuster deal that saw Matthew Stafford take his place with the Rams, but the results for […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoChris Blewitt Remains Washington’s Kicker For Time Being
Washington Football Team kicker Chris Blewitt has gotten off to a rough start to his NFL career, having three field-goal attempts blocked across his first two games. Despite that, head coach Ron Rivera reiterated Tuesday that Blewitt will remain the team's kicker for the time being, as the team has no plans of bringing in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSteelers Sign Josh Lambo With Chris Boswell Injured
The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their contingency plan at kicker should Chris Boswell (concussion) ultimately not be cleared in time for Monday's contest against Chicago: Josh Lambo. Lambo began the season as the primary kicker for Jacksonville, but was released after going 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-7 on extra points through the first three […]
Jesse Borek 3 years ago49ers Defense Adds Charles Omenihu For Stretch Run
The San Francisco 49ers are acquiring defensive end Charles Omenihu from the Texans, as first reported by Aaron Wilson. Omenihu appeared in six games (two starts) this season with Houston, racking up 11 tackles and three quarterback hits, all while seeing his snap count fluctuate on a weekly basis. The addition of Omenihu should give […]
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