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Jakobi Meyers Questionable For Week 1
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins. Meyers was able to practice on a limited basis all week and appears to be trending in the right direction to suit up this Sunday. Fantasy managers will have the benefit of... Read More
J.K. Dobbins Questionable For Week 1
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the New York Jets on Sunday, while offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) is doubtful to play. Dobbins has been limited in practice this week and has made good progress after missing all of 2021 with a... Read More
Cardinals List Zach Ertz As Questionable For Week 1
The Arizona Cardinals listed tight end Zach Ertz (calf) and defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) as questionable for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Watt didn't practice all week, while Ertz returned to a limited practice Friday after being absent on Thursday. The Cardinals also ruled cornerback Trayvon... Read More
George Kittle Questionable For Week 1
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (groin) is officially listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener against the Chicago Bears. Kittle injured his calf on Monday and hasn't practiced since, so he's clearly trending towards either missing the game entirely or being limited to kick off the season. Fantasy managers who were... Read More
Jaylen Waddle, Chase Edmonds Good To Go
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (quadriceps) and running back Chase Edmonds (groin) were both removed from the Week 1 injury report on Friday and are good to go for Week 1 against the division-rival New England Patriots. While Waddle won't see as many targets in his second NFL season with All-Pro Tyreek Hill now... Read More
Broncos To Ride Hot Hand With Javonte Williams, Melvin Gordon?
Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett hinted that he may ride the hot hand between running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. "I've always been a true believer in you want to roll with the hot hand. One guy gets going, you want to... Read More
Michael Thomas Listed As Questionable For Week 1
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Safety Tyrann Mathieu (illness) is also questionable after missing Friday's practice. Thomas practiced in a limited capacity in three practices this week and has been dealing with a nagging hamstring issue since Aug.... Read More
Adolis Garcia Out With Back Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (back) landed awkwardly on his lower back recently while trying to make a catch on defense and is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays as a result. His back is sore, but he should return to the lineup on Saturday. Fantasy managers need to... Read More
Josh Jung Hitting Seventh In MLB Debut
Texas Rangers third base prospect Josh Jung is starting at third base and is hitting seventh in his major league debut on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Ross Stripling. Jung was in line to open the season on the big-league roster before he tore the labrum in his shoulder late in spring... Read More
Keibert Ruiz Lands On Injured List
The Washington Nationals placed catcher Keibert Ruiz (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a testicular contusion. In corresponding moves, the team designated pitcher Jake McGee for assignment, purchases the contract of Israel Pineda from Triple-A and recalled Jordan Weems from Triple-A. Ruiz took a foul ball off his groin on Thursday and... Read More
Astros Activate Ryan Pressly From Injured List
The Houston Astros activated closer Ryan Pressly (neck) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned Brandon Bielak to the minors in a corresponding move. Pressly was originally scheduled to be reinstated from the injured list earlier this week, but that was pushed back after he experienced more neck issues. Hopefully, the 33-year-old veteran... Read More
Vinnie Pasquantino Back From Injured List
The Kansas City Royals reinstated rookie infielder Vinnie Pasquantino (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Brent Rooker to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Pasquantino was shelved at the end of last month with right shoulder discomfort, and he went 3-for-14 with three RBI in four minor league rehab games... Read More
Tyler O'Neill Back In Action On Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) is back in center field and is hitting sixth on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. O'Neill woke up with neck stiffness on Thursday and was scratched from the starting lineup, but he's back in there a day later. On the season as a whole,... Read More
Wander Franco Returns From Injured List
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) was reinstated from the injured list on Friday, with infielder Yu Chang being designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Franco will immediately return to shortstop and will hit second on Friday against New York Yankees right-hander Frankie Montas. The 21-year-old Dominican hasn't played in the big... Read More
Giancarlo Stanton Remains Out Against Rays
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stanton fouled a ball off his foot on Monday and hasn't played since. The good news, however, is that he came off the bench as a pinch-hitter on Thursday, so there's a strong chance he'll... Read More
Starling Marte Still Out Friday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Surprisingly, Marte wasn't placed on the injured list after suffering a partial non-displaced fracture of his right middle finger, but he'll miss his third straight game. For now, he'll continue to be listed as day-to-day, but... Read More
Mickey Moniak, Michael Lorenzen Reinstated From Injured List
The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) and right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Touki Toussaint to Triple-A Salt Lake and designated outfielder Ryan Aguilar for assignment in corresponding moves. Moniak will merely serve as outfield depth for the Halos to close out another disappointing season.... Read More
Jorge Mateo Out Of The Lineup Friday
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. Mateo appears to just be getting a regular day of rest on Friday. Fantasy managers need to act accordingly. The 27-year-old is hitting .226/.275/.394 with 12 home runs, 45 RBI, 55 runs scored and 30 stolen bases... Read More
Ian Happ Retreats To The Bench Against Giants
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Carlos Rodon. The 28-year-old switch-hitter will get a day of rest against a tough lefty in Rodon. It's been a tough start to the month for Happ, as he's gone 3-for-22 (.136) with a solo... Read More
Rafael Ortega Out Against Left-Handed Pitcher
Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega will take a seat on Friday against the San Francisco Giants and left-hander Carlos Rodon. It will be the third straight game that Ortega has started on the bench. He's hit .191 (4-for-21) with four RBI and nine strikeouts in eight games over the last two weeks and only has... Read More
Graham Ashcraft To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds rookie starting pitcher Graham Ashcraft (biceps) is tentatively scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment next Wednesday. Ashcraft has been out with biceps soreness and was placed on the injured list on Aug. 23. After throwing a bullpen session earlier this week and a live batting practice session on Friday, the 24-year-old... Read More
Nelson Velazquez Scratched From Lineup Friday
Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Nelson Velazquez (illness) was scratched from the starting lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with an illness. Velazquez should be considered day-to-day for now. He's struggled in his first 147 major league at-bats this year, slashing .204/.282/.374 with six home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored and four stolen... Read More
MLB Approves Certain Rule Changes For 2023 Season
A pitch clock, the banning of shifts and larger bases have been approved by Major League Baseball on Friday in a vote of the competition committee. The changes will take effect next year. The competition committee consists of four active players, six members appointed by the league and one umpire, and it was created as... Read More
Sterling Shepard To Be A Game-Time Decision
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) will be a game-time decision on Sunday for the Week 1 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Shepard will probably do a pre-game workout before inactives are released so the Giants can make a final decision. The 29-year-old pass-catcher is less than... Read More
Logan Thomas Questionable For Week 1
Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 1 of the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Thomas has made significant progress after he tore his ACL last season. He first took part in seven-on-seven drills on Aug. 24 and was limited in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday of... Read More
Mac Jones, Patriots Offense Could Struggle
The New England Patriots offense looked out of sorts for most of training camp this summer. They had issues with basic plays, and their offensive line struggled to block. It's not a huge surprise after former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left the team to coach the Las Vegas Raiders. We should never question head coach... Read More
Amani Hooker Agrees To Three-Year Extension
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a three-year contract extension with safety Amani Hooker for more than $33 million on Friday, according to sources. Hooker was a full-time starter in 2021 and is on the rise. The 24-year-old will receive a $10 million signing bonus and a guarantee of $19.5 million. Hooker had a career-high 62... Read More
Duane Brown Ruled Out For Week 1
New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens due to a shoulder injury. The Jets aren't ruling out the idea that he will ultimately have to go on Injured Reserve. Gang Green's offensive line will now be without... Read More
Michael Carter "The Heartbeat" Of Jets Offense
New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur called running back Michael Carter "the heartbeat of our offense." It's not exactly what you want to hear if you have a lot of fantasy football shares of rookie Breece Hall, who is fully expected to take over the lead-back role in New York in 2022 sooner than... Read More
Kyren Williams Could Miss Up To Six Weeks
Los Angeles Rams promising rookie running back Kyren Williams (ankle) suffered a high ankle sprain early in the first quarter of the 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night and could be sidelined up to six weeks, according to a source. It's a tough blow to the Rams' running back depth and for... Read More
