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Eddie Goldman Will Remain Sidelined For Week 3
Chicago Bears defensive tackle Eddie Goldman (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns. The anticipated return of Goldman to the Bears defense will have to wait another week, as the nose tackle remains sidelined by a knee ailment. Margus Hunt was flexed from the practice squad onto the active roster, providing […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoElgton Jenkins Will Miss Week 3 Due To Injury
Green Bay Packers left tackle Elgton Jenkins (ankle) has been deemed inactive for Sunday's contest against San Francisco. Jenkins' absence is a hefty one for the Packers, who will have to counteract a highly skilled 49ers defense. While Green Bay's immediate plan to replace Jenkins isn't clear, Yosh Nijman could step in for his first […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoTua Tagovailoa Lands On Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) has been placed on injured reserve, meaning that he will miss at least the next three games due to the broken ribs that he sustained in Week 2. Tagovailoa had already been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Las Vegas, but he will now be sidelined vs. the Colts […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Has Good Chance To Debut In Week 3
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is trending toward making his 2021 season debut, which could come as soon as Week 3 vs. Chicago. The timing of Beckham's return would be fortuitous for the Browns, who will be without Jarvis Landry (knee) on a week-to-week basis due to a knee injury of his […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCowboys Defense Set To Get Randy Gregory Back
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory is on track to be activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, per head coach Mike McCarthy. Gregory played more than half of the snaps for the Cowboys defense in a Week 1 defeat to Tampa Bay, adding a recovered fumble before missing their Week 2 win. To Gregory's benefit, […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoPatriots Trust Mac Jones To Sling Passes Downfield
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones is coming off his first win as a professional in Week 2, yet the largest looming question around the team's offense has been: Where are the deep shots? Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels reiterated Tuesday that the team "completely" trusts its 23-year-old signal caller to unleash passes downfield after […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBen Roethlisberger Dealing With Left Pectoral Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral) did not come out of the team's Week 2 defeat to Las Vegas unscathed. Roethlisberger is dealing with a left pectoral injury which head coach Mike Tomlin said will cause a disruption in his ability to prepare for the Week 3 showdown with Cincinnati. While, at this stage, it […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDiontae Johnson Avoids Long-Term Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury at the conclusion of the team's Week 2 loss to Las Vegas on the final play of the game. But per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, Johnson avoided a long-term injury and his status for the team's Week 3 matchup against […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDee Eskridge Could Return For Week 3
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) has a chance at making his NFL debut during the team's Week 3 matchup vs. Minnesota. Eskridge, the team's second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan, has been sidelined under the league's concussion protocol. His absence opened the door for Freddie Swain to step […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJarvis Landry Sustains Sprained MCL, Will Be Week-To-Week
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) has been confirmed to have sustained a sprained MCL during the team's Week 2 win over the Texans. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that it was too soon to know whether or not Landry would need to land on injured reserve, but for the time being, the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Amendola Battles Hamstring Injury
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) sustained a hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss to Cleveland. The ailment helps to clarify why Amendola saw just 12 snaps a week removed from an impressive five-catch performance in Week 1, which also included a touchdown. Brandin Cooks has emerged as the premier pass-catching weapon […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZane Gonzalez Remains Panthers Kicker For Week 3
Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez made his team debut during the Week 2 win over the Saints. While he accounted for eight points, he also had his 55-yard field goal attempt blocked and he missed an extra point. Head coach Matt Rhule reiterated Monday that Gonzalez would be the team's kicker moving forward, even if […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBaker Mayfield Has Sore Shoulder, No Cause For Week 3 Concern
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury when making a tackle during the team's Week 2 win over Houston. But after warming up on the sidelines and eventually making his way back onto the field, it should come with little surprise that Mayfield has been deemed a go moving […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAndy Dalton Still Bears Starting Quarterback When Healthy
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is facing at least a short-term absence in the wake of the news that he will undergo an MRI on Monday for what the team hopes is just a bone bruise. But despite the fact that Dalton's absence will pave the way for 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields to take […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosey Jewell To Miss Remainder Of 2021 Season
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell is set to miss the rest of the 2021 year after an MRI confirmed Monday that he sustained a torn pectoral muscle during the team's Week 2 win over Jacksonville. Jewell combined for four tackles -- two of which came for a loss -- prior to exit vs. the Jaguars. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMac Jones Enters Week 1 As Undisputed Starting QB
When the New England Patriots selected quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they made the statement that they believed to have their quarterback of the future. But in light of the recent release of quarterback Cam Newton, Jones' future begins Week 1 vs. Miami. Having been the runner-up […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoe Burrow ‘Ready To Go’ For 2021 Campaign
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke in-depth to ESPN's Dan Graziano about his comeback trail from a torn ACL that ended his rookie campaign in 2020. When asked about what concerns Burrow still had for the knee, Burrow succinctly responded, "None," before continuing on to say that he was "ready to go." Burrow threw all […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCeeDee Lamb Recovering From Bout With COVID
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb confirmed Sunday that he lost his sense of taste and smell after testing positive for COVID-19. Lamb is set to suit up for the season opener against the Buccaneers on Thursday and doesn't appear to be worse for wear in the short-term. Having served as Dallas' big play weapon […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMike Evans Professes ‘Best Shape’ Of His Career Before 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is confident in his preparation ahead of 2021 due to primarily being in the "best shape" of his career. That Evans could exceed the 1,000-yard mark for the eighth consecutive season is a tantalizing possibility for fantasy managers who view his upside role in the Bucs' offense. Evans […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBlessuan Austin Joins Seahawks Defense
Cornerback Blessuan Austin was a surprise cut of the New York Jets earlier this week, but it didn't take long for him to find a new organization -- Seattle. Austin started 10 games last season for the Jets, with 16 of his 18 career appearances having come as a starter. The Queens, N.Y., native now […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHa Ha Clinton-Dix Opts To Become Free Agent
Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is returning to the open market after not agreeing to join the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Clinton-Dix has served primarily as a starter throughout his six-year NFL career, most of which has come as a member of the Packers. The move to become a free agent seems shrewd, as he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJurrell Casey Announces Retirement From NFL
Longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Casey officially retired as a Titan, even if he did not get a chance to make it back onto the field for the organization. Most recently, Casey was recently by Denver in February after an injury plagued 2020 season in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKhaDarel Hodge Joins Lions
Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge has found a new home with the Detroit Lions just nine days before their 2021 season opener. Hodge was released by Cleveland -- who boasts a crowded top-end receiving corps -- earlier in the week, but he should have a plethora of additional opportunities with a largely unproven cast in Detroit. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLa'el Collins Has Status For Opener In Question
Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was held out of practice Friday due to neck stingers, throwing his availability for Thursday's season opener against the Buccaneers into doubt. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team was in "a holding pattern" as it pertained to the offensive lineman, who missed all of last year […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSteelers Strike Deal For Ahkello Witherspoon
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received a boost Friday when they swung a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Witherspoon had inked a one-year deal worth $4 million with Seattle in free agency, but ultimately will not suit up for the franchise after four years spent as a division rival with the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoOnyeka Okongwu Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus Houston as he battles a sore right shoulder. Okongwu has established himself as a limited bench contributor in his rookie year, averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 boards across 49 contests (three starts). With Clint Capela not earning an […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr., Damion Lee Will Miss Sunday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Damion Lee (health protocols) have been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's contest against the Grizzlies. Oubre has not played since April 27 as he continues to work his way back from a wrist ailment that the team holds out hope will […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKhyri Thomas Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Houston Rockets shooting guard Khyri Thomas (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against Atlanta due to a sore right Achilles. Thomas has been a late-season fantasy breakout since joining the Rockets, earning himself a multi-year deal after averaging 16.4 points and 5.0 assists across five contests. Houston's injury report for Game 72 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Love, Isaiah Hartenstein Out For Sunday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) will miss Sunday's season finale against Brooklyn. Love spent nearly the final two weeks of the year playing on a one-on, one-off schedule in order to keep him healthy, with Cleveland taking no chances in Game 72. Hartenstein ends the season on the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoStephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green To Play Sunday
The Golden State Warriors will get their key triumvirate of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Andrew Wiggins and power forward/center Draymond Green back for Sunday's contest versus Memphis. With seeding still up for grabs across the Western Conference, the Warriors can be expected to give full minutes allotment to the aforementioned trio. Curry is […]
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