Justin Reid Moved To COVID-19 List

The Houston Texans placed veteran safety Justin Reid on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, raising the likelihood that the Week 17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers was his final game with the team. Reid is in the final year of his contract and isn't expected to return as a free agent during the offseason. […]

49ers Defense Could Be Short-Handed In The Secondary

The San Francisco 49ers placed cornerbacks Dontae Johnson and K'Waun Williams and running back Raheem Mostert on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Needing a win over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in Week 18 to lock up a playoff berth (they can also get in with a Saints loss), […]

Eric Kendricks, Christian Darrisaw Land On COVID-19 List

The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Eric Kendricks, offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw, offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland and offensive tackle Brian O'Neill on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Kendricks is the No. 5 linebacker in IDP leagues with 81 tackles, five sacks, four passes defensed, two interceptions and a forced fumble, so fantasy managers in those leagues […]

Darnell Savage, Dennis Kelly Put On COVID-19 List

The Green Bay Packers added starting safety Darnell Savage and offensive tackle Dennis Kelly to the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Savage, who is in his third year with the Packers, has two interceptions, 58 tackles (44 solo) and nine passes defensed in 16 games played this year. Kelly made his third straight start in the […]

Chris Godwin Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) underwent successful surgery to fix his ACL and MCL on Monday, and the procedure was performed by noted expert Dr. James Andrews in Florida, according to a source. Godwin didn't have any meniscus damage, and he is scheduled to make a full recovery as he heads towards […]

Buccaneers Don't Officially Release Antonio Brown Monday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not officially release wide receiver Antonio Brown on Monday, according to a source. There are ongoing discussions between the Buccaneers and the NFL about how to move ahead with the situation after Brown stormed off the field in the middle of the Week 17 win over the New York Jets. […]

Kareem Hunt Inactive On Monday Night

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (ankle) is officially inactive for the Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out Week 17 action. Hunt was listed as questionable coming into the game, but his season will instead end. It was an injury plagued season for Hunt, and his absence certainly made the Cleveland […]

Broncos Put Brandon McManus On COVID-19 List

The Denver Broncos placed kicker Brandon McManus and punter Sam Martin on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday, according to a league source. Per the league's new COVID protocols, both McManus and Martin could be eligible to play on Saturday in the Week 18 season finale against the Kansas City Chiefs. But in case they don't […]

Josh Reynolds Activated From COVID-19 List

The Detroit Lions activated wide receiver Josh Reynolds, defensive end Michael Brockers, right guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai and tight end Brock Wright from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday and placed linebacker Austin Bryant, left tackle Taylor Decker and rookie right tackle Penei Sewell on the list. Reynolds missed the Week 17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks […]

Cowboys Don't Plan To Rest Their Starters Against Eagles

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said he doesn't plan on resting the starters in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. "We're going to play to win the game. We're going to Philadelphia, and we're going to line up to do what we need to do in order to […]

Raiders Expecting Darren Waller To Return This Week

There is a real sense of expectation for the return of Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back, knee) in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Waller has been out since getting injured on Thanksgiving, and he was also put on the COVID-19 list last week. […]

Packers Plan To Play Their Starters In Week 18

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said on Monday that he plans for his guys to play in Week 18 against the Detroit Lions. "Right now the mindset is we're going to play our guys, and we're going to approach it like any other game," LaFleur said. Don't take LaFleur's word for it. The […]

Mike Glennon Needs Surgery, Won't Play In Week 18

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge said that quarterback Mike Glennon (wrist) will require surgery for a wrist injury he suffered in the Week 17 loss to the Chicago Bears, and he will miss the Week 18 regular season finale against the Washington Football Team. Glennon returned to the starting role in Week 17 […]

Boston Scott, Jordan Howard Land On COVID-19 List

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Boston Scott and Jordan Howard, linebacker Genard Avery, safety Marcus Epps, guard Nate Herbig, cornerback Avonte Maddox, safety Rodney McLeod, linebacker Alex Singleton and tight end Jack Stoll were all placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Philly's backfield depth could be tested in the Week 18 regular season finale against […]

Julio Jones Comes Off COVID-19 List

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones, inside linebacker Jayon Brown and offensive lineman Kendall Lamm were activated from the Reserve/COVID-list on Monday. The Titans also placed tight end MyCole Pruitt (ankle) on Injured Reserve after he suffered an ankle injury on Sunday that will require surgery. Jones will return for the Week 18 regular season […]

Bobby Wagner Won't Play In Week 18

Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner (knee) suffered MCL and PCL sprains in his knee in the Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions, according to a source. The injuries aren't serious and should heal on their own, but Wagner will not play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Taylor Heinicke To Start In Week 18

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will make the start in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Giants. Washington was eliminated from postseason contention with their loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington's coaching staff will have an opportunity to evaluate their younger […]

Michael Gallup Suffers Clean ACL Tear

An MRI exam on Monday confirmed that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee) suffered a clean ACL tear in the Week 17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, according to a source. Gallup will miss the rest of the season, but he is expected to make a full recovery. In just eight games played this […]

Mekhi Becton's Season Is Over

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) will not practice at all this week and won't play in Week 18's regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills, so his season is officially over. Becton underwent knee surgery and only played in the season-opening loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Jets were hoping that the […]

Jets Hopeful Michael Carter Will Clear Concussion Protocol

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said the team is hopeful that rookie running back Michael Carter (head) will clear the league's concussion protocol by Sunday's regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills. Carter was playing well before suffering a concussion in Week 17 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, carrying the ball three times […]

Eagles Hoping To Have Miles Sanders For Playoffs

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he is hoping that running back Miles Sanders (hand) will be able to play in the playoffs. It sounds as though the Eagles aren't expecting him to play in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday after Sanders broke his hand in Week […]

Dallas Goedert, Other Eagles Test Positive For COVID-19

Roughly a dozen Philadelphia Eagles players, including tight end Dallas Goedert, defensive tackle Fletcher Cox and center Jason Kelce have tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, according to sources. However, all of them will have a chance to be cleared in time for the Week 18 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. If your […]

Buccaneers Won't Rest Players In Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that the team doesn't plan on resting anyone in Week 18 against the Carolina Panthers with playoff seeding still in play. "There is no balance, brother. You play to win. We're not resting anybody," Arians said. The Bucs have already clinched the NFC South title, but their […]

Ronald Jones Going For MRI, Ke'Shawn Vaughn Has Bruised Ribs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said the team is waiting on MRI results for running back Ronald Jones II (ankle) to determine the severity of his ankle injury suffered in Sunday's win over the New York Jets. Ke'Shawn Vaughn (ribs) has bruised ribs and "hopefully he'll be ready to go" for Week 18. […]

Le'Veon Bell May Be Bucs Only Healthy Running Back

The Athletic's Greg Auman suggested that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Le'Veon Bell may be the team's only healthy running back. Bell was the only healthy back on the final drive on Sunday in the comeback win over the New York Jets. Ronald Jones II suffered an ankle injury late in the second half on […]

Broncos Defense Has A Rough Showing In Week 17

The Denver Broncos defense came into their Week 17 meeting against the Los Angeles Chargers severely short-handed due to COVID-19 and injuries, so it's not really a surprise that they had a tough day on Sunday against a really good offense. In standard scoring for defenses, they put up negative points for fantasy managers while […]

Brandon McManus Hits A 61-Yard Kick On Sunday

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made his longest kick of the season (a 61-yarder) in the 34-13 Week 17 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. He also made his other field-goal attempt from 23 yards out and his only extra-point attempt in the lopsided loss. Accuracy has not been a problem for […]

Courtland Sutton Goes For 60 Yards Against Bolts

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton entered the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers as the unquestioned No. 1 receiver for the Broncos with both Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick sidelined due to COVID-19. And yet he still wasn't the team's leading receiver in the 34-13 loss to LA -- that title went […]

Noah Fant Has A Big Day In Week 17 Loss

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant led the team in all receiving categories in the 34-13 loss to the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17. With receivers Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick out due to COVID-19, Fant took advantage and led the team in targets (seven), receptions (six), receiving yards (92) and scored the […]

Javonte Williams Doesn't Get Much Going Against Chargers

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams led the team with 14 carries in the Week 17 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but he mustered only 30 rushing yards (2.1 yards per carry) and caught his only target in the passing game for two yards. It was an extremely disappointing day for […]