Chiefs Defense Lands Melvin Ingram In Deal With Steelers

The Kansas City Chiefs attempted to boost their edge rush just ahead of the trade deadline on Tuesday, landing linebacker/defensive end Melvin Ingram in a deal with the Steelers. Ingram appeared in six games (one start) with Pittsburgh, combining for 10 tackles, six quarterback hits, one pass defended and one sack. The Steelers will receive […]

Chris Carson Plans To Ramp Up Practicing After Bye Week

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (neck) is "planning on practicing" as soon as his team finishes its bye week, head coach Pete Carroll revealed Monday. While Carroll did mention the possibility of Carson returning to face Green Bay in Week 10, he simultaneously pumped the brakes, noting that Carson faces a battery of tests […]

Jameis Winston Sustains Season-Ending Knee Injury Sunday

The New Orleans Saints' worst fears about quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) became a reality Monday, as per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Winston has sustained a torn ACL, ending his season abruptly. Winston is also believed to have sustained damage to his MCL, further highlighting the damage that he took before leaving Sunday's win […]

Rams Defense Lands Von Miller In Blockbuster Deal With Broncos

The Los Angeles Rams are all in. Specifically, their all-in on defense, after they landed eight-time Pro Bowler Von Miller from Denver in a massive trade Monday afternoon, further bolstering an already stout unit. Miller had morphed into the face of the franchise with the Broncos, where he starred from 2011 up until Sunday. In […]

Vikings Defense Likely Loses Danielle Hunter For The Season

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (pectoral) is believed to have sustained a torn pectoral muscle during Sunday's defeat to Dallas, an injury that would end his season if an MRI confirms the severity. Hunter has been an integral cog to the Vikings defense in 2021, having compiled 38 tackles, 10 quarterback hits and six […]

Carolina Hopes To Have Christian McCaffrey Back Soon

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) could once again be nearing a return to the field, potentially as soon as Week 9 vs. New England, per Panthers head coach Matt Rhule. "If it's not this week, hopefully it's next week," Rhule said, keeping the options open for the team to hold their star back […]

Cleveland Eyes Further Involvement For Odell Beckham Jr.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. saw just one target during the team's loss to the Steelers on Sunday, prompting head coach Kevin Stefanski to say Monday that his offense needs to find a way to get Beckham the ball more consistently. "His effect on our offense is there, but I do need to […]

Jack Conklin Sustains Dislocated Elbow, Out Multiple Weeks

Cleveland Browns right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) is set for a multi-game absence after having dislocated his elbow during Sunday's defeat to the Steelers. Conklin was named a First-team All-Pro selection last year, with his presence on the o-line further boosting the stock of running backs Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt (calf), and lately, D'Ernest Johnson. […]

Terry McLaurin Returns To Full Participation Thursday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (quad) received the green light to return to practice Thursday in a full capacity, eliminating any concerns that the wideout may miss Sunday's matchup with the Broncos. McLaurin was limited at practice Wednesday as he battles a quad ailment, one that has not yet kept him from missing […]

D'Andre Swift Logs Second Straight Limited Practice

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) was limited at practice Thursday, continuing a pattern from earlier in the week. Swift has been a frequenter of the injury report this season, but he has still earned enough volume to be the Lions' top pass catcher, as well as their lead back. Swift has logged between […]

T.J. Hockenson Still A Limited Practice Participant

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson (ankle, knee) continues to battle ankle and knee ailments heading into a Week 8 matchup against Philadelphia. That has left him as a limited practice participant for the second time this week, although the fact that he has been able to suit up is a positive sign for his […]

Jonnu Smith Continues To Be Limited At Practice

New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder) logged his second consecutive limited practice session Thursday. Smith has not yet missed time this season, while his role in the Patriots' offense has remained fairly steady on a weekly basis. Having logged at least five targets in five of the team's first seven games, Smith is […]

Von Miller Remains Absent From Practice Thursday

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) was once again unable to suit up for practice Thursday, further throwing his status for Sunday's game vs. Washington in doubt. Despite his inactive status, Miller was dressed Thursday, an indication that he could attempt to get back into the mix in the coming days. Having started each of […]

Jalen Ramsey Lands On Injury Report Thursday

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (illness) popped up on the team's injury report Thursday, having missed practice due to an illness. This is the first that managers have seen of any kind of impediment to Ramsey's status ahead of what should be a must-roster week for the Rams defense against the scuffling Texans offense. […]

Dejounte Murray Flirts With Triple-Double Against Bucks

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray was held largely in check during Saturday's defeat to Milwaukee, but he nearly delivered a brilliant performance over his 34 minutes. Murray logged 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, doing so all without committing a turnover. Shot attempts have fluctuated wildly for the Spurs in the early […]

Khris Middleton Pours In Game-High 28 Points In Win

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton keyed his team's victory over the Spurs on Saturday with a game-high 28-point effort. While his six turnovers did serve as a minor speed bump on his stat line, Middleton added three assists, two rebounds, two steals and two made threes in addition to shooting above 50 percent from […]

Doug McDermott Drops Team-High 25 Points

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Doug McDermott had it working from long range during Saturday's defeat to the Bucks, shooting 7-for-11 from behind the arc en route to a 25-point showing. After combining to attempt just seven threes over his first two games as a starter with the Spurs, McDermott appeared much more comfortable his […]

Karl-Anthony Towns Curtailed By Foul Trouble In Win

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns appeared on track for a massive scoring performance in Saturday's win over New Orleans, but then foul trouble struck. Towns dropped 15 points in the first quarter alone, but he eventually fouled out of the game, limiting his production to 25 points in 29 minutes. All was not for naught: […]

Jonas Valanciunas Dominates En Route To Double-Double

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas may be in a new uniform, but he remains the double-double threat of old. Valanciunas logged his first double-double with his new organization during Saturday's loss to Minnesota, finishing with 20 points and 17 boards. In addition to logging an impressive 36 minutes, Valanciunas tossed in three steals and […]

Nickeil Alexander-Walker Logs Double-Double On Rough Night

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker may have finished with 14 points and 14 rebounds -- the latter of which set a new career high -- on Saturday, but there were some rough shooting figures underneath the surface. Alexander-Walker fired up a game-high 24 shots, making only six; he went 2-for-13 from behind the […]

Pascal Siakam Remains Weeks Away From Return

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) is progressing in his return from off-season shoulder surgery, but he has not yet logged full contact practice, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, likely putting any kind of return at least weeks off. Siakam has turned himself into a must-own fantasy cog over the past two years, […]

Brook Lopez Will Remain Sidelined Through Monday’s Game

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (back) had already been ruled out for Saturday's contest, but head coach Mike Budenholzer let it be known before tip-off that the veteran big man would miss Monday's game against Indiana as well. The team is clearly taking a conservative approach to the center's back soreness, which has allowed Giannis […]

New York Deems Taj Gibson Questionable For Sunday’s Game

New York Knicks power forward/center Taj Gibson (personal) has been listed as questionable to make his season debut Sunday vs. Orlando. Gibson's return would be a boon for the Knicks' frontcourt, which is unlikely to have Nerlens Noel (knee) against the Magic, while Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) is banged up in his own right. While Gibson […]

Cameron Payne Will Miss Saturday’s Game

Phoenix Suns point guard Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Portland due to a strained right hamstring. While Payne's absence could funnel more minutes toward Chris Paul and Devin Booker, the more likely scenario is that Elfrid Payton finds added run with the second unit as Phoenix finds itself on […]

Josh Hart Remains Sidelined For Saturday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Josh Hart (quad) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Minnesota as he continues to battle a right quad ailment. The news isn't particularly surprising, seeing as Hart entered the day with a doubtful designation. Trey Murphy III stands to continue seeing elevated minutes with the second unit while […]

Kyle Lowry Ruled Out For Saturday’s Contest

Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (ankle) will be unavailable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to an ankle injury. Gabe Vincent slides into the starting five in his place and will see a bump in DFS appeal, although Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler also stand to see their value increased due to added […]

Nerlens Noel Unlikely To Return For Sunday’s Game

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) has picked up a doubtful designation for Sunday's contest vs. the Magic due to persistent left knee soreness. Noel is yet to make his season debut for New York, but a return to action doesn't appear far off. For the time being, Jericho Sims has stepped into additional […]

Donovan Mitchell Drops Team-High 27 Points In Win

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell scuffled from inside the arc, but he dropped a game-leading 27 points to lead his team to victory over Sacramento on Friday. Mitchell was electric from deep, shooting 6-for-14, as he added five rebounds, four assists and two steals to his stat line. But his 9-for-25 overall night did […]

Harrison Barnes Notches Another Strong Performance

While it has been just two games, Sacramento Kings small/power forward Harrison Barnes is off to a dominant start to the 2021-22 campaign. Barnes followed up his 36-point showing from the opener with a 25-point, 15-rebound performance in Friday's loss to Utah. Barnes appears to have taken his game to a new level, combining for […]

Buddy Hield Fires 15 Three-Point Attempts Off Bench

If the first two games of the season are any indication, Sacramento Kings shooting guard/small forward Buddy Hield is certainly embracing his role as the team's No. 1 offensive option off the bench. Hield launched 15 threes during Friday's loss to the Jazz en route to scoring 24 points, as he knocked down six of […]