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Jarvis Landry Upgraded To Limited On Thursday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) logged a limited practice session on Thursday. He was a DNP on Wednesday. Now the No. 1 wideout in Cleveland's offense, Landry could be in line for a solid day against a Ravens secondary that is susceptible to giving up big plays. He had a big game last... Read More
Darren Waller Questionable To Return Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (back) is questionable to return against the Cowboys on Thursday. The 29-year-old hauled in one of two targets for 12 yards before exiting. He's one of the top tight ends in football; the Raiders and fantasy managers alike will anxiously await further updates on his status. Las Vegas... Read More
T.J. Watt Remains Limited On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (hip/knee) was limited in practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday. The 27-year-old missed last Sunday's game against the Chargers but would presumably be in a good position to play this week if he practices in some fashion on Friday. Through eight games, Watt has logged 39 tackles, 12.5... Read More
Ben Roethlisberger Remains Limited Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral/shoulder) was listed as limited for the second consecutive day on Thursday. No stranger to the injury report, Roethlisberger should be able to suit up this weekend as long as he practices in some fashion on Friday. The 39-year-old was very busy in last week's loss, completing 28 of 44... Read More
Aaron Rodgers Dealing With Painful Toe Injury, Limited Reps
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (toe) is expected to play on Sunday, but limited practice time remains a concern for the future Hall of Famer, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Between a recent bout with COVID-19 and the "painful toe injury," Rodgers hasn't been able to practice in full. In fact, he... Read More
Baker Mayfield Playing Through Multiple Injuries
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder, foot, knee) will play on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. However, Mayfield is certainly not at 100 percent heading into Week 11. The quarterback is dealing with a torn labrum in his shoulder, a bruised heel, and a bone bruise in his knee that left his... Read More
Curtis Samuel Has 'Small Chance' To Play
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) has a "small chance" to suit up against his former team, the Panthers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Samuel has played in parts of two games this season; he totaled four touches for 19 yards in Week 4, then exited Week 5 early due to injury.... Read More
Jamaal Williams Returning To Action In Week 11
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (thigh) is expected to play against the Browns on Sunday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Williams, who hasn't played since Week 7, totaled 411 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns through his first seven contests with Detroit. He does offer legitimate value in the rushing game, but with Jared... Read More
Tyron Smith Missing Week 11 Due To Injury
Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (ankle) is not expected to suit up on Sunday afternoon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Smith's multi-game absence extends into Week 11 and will hurt the Cowboys in a crucial matchup against the Chiefs. Dallas hosts the Raiders on Thursday for a Thanksgiving Day battle, so it's... Read More
Donovan Peoples-Jones: Pessimism Surrounding Week 11 Status
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) is far from a lock to play against the Lions on Sunday. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com writes, "[He] has an uphill battle to play today. He has a chance, but not a great one." If Peoples-Jones can't suit up, it would represent another hit to the Cleveland pass-catching... Read More
Latavius Murray Returning To Action On Sunday
Baltimore Ravens running back Latavius Murray (ankle), who hasn't played since Week 6, will return to action against the Bears on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Over the course of six games since signing with the Ravens, Murray has posted 212 rushing yards and four touchdowns. He should garner respectable usage in... Read More
James Robinson Expected To Play In Week 11
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (ankle, heel) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Robinson did not practice on Wednesday before logging limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. The 23-year-old has totaled 699 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns this season. Fantasy managers... Read More
Kyler Murray Expected To Miss Sunday's Game
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) is not expected to play against the Seahawks on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Officially listed as questionable after being limited in practice this past week, Murray will test his ankle in pregame warmups before the team makes a final decision. However, at this point, it looks like... Read More
Colt McCoy Headed For Third Straight Start
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy (pectoral) is in line to start Sunday's game against the Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With Kyler Murray (ankle) expected to be held out until after the team's bye week, McCoy, who is also listed as questionable, should get the nod for the third consecutive game. He completed 22... Read More
Lamar Jackson's Week 11 Status Up In The Air
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) is far from a lock to play on Sunday. When discussing the former MVP's status heading into Sunday, one source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, "I'd say it's 50-50." Jackson logged a full practice session on Friday and did not carry an injury designation into the weekend, so it appeared... Read More
Cam Newton Can Compete For Starting Job In 2022
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton isn't merely a fill-in until Sam Darnold (shoulder) returns next season. Rather, Adam Schefter of ESPN writes, "Newton will have a chance to cement his status as Carolina's starter for the remainder of this year and potentially the 2022 season as well. If Newton plays well this season, he would... Read More
Sam Darnold Likely Done For The Season
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (neck) is likely done for the remainder of the year. The team placed the former first-round pick on Injured Reserve this past week and is "operating as if the quarterback will not play again this season," writes Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Traded from the Jets to the Panthers this past... Read More
Colt McCoy In Line To Start On Sunday
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy should start in Week 10 due to Kyler Murray's (ankle) expected absence, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This is the second straight week in which McCoy will be called into action. Last Sunday, he impressed against the 49ers, going 22-for-26 with 249 passing yards and one touchdown. He's a... Read More
Von Miller Won't Be Rushed Back
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Von Miller (ankle) won't be rushed back into action. In fact, ESPN.com's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams "will not play Miller unless the team believes his ankle injury is close to fully healed." Prior to being dealt from the Broncos to the Rams at the trade deadline, Miller had appeared... Read More
James Robinson Remains True Game-Time Decision
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel) is a true game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Colts, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 2020 undrafted free agent did not play last Sunday and missed practice this past Wednesday, but he was able to log limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. He has... Read More
Ryan Fitzpatrick Not Expected To Return This Season
Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) is not expected to return in 2021, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The veteran quarterback exited Week 1 and hasn't taken the field since then. Rapoport writes that Fitzpatrick "is dealing with swelling and pain in the hip and groin area." He also notes that the 38-year-old... Read More
Patrick Surtain II Expected To Play In Week 10
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II (knee) "is trending in the right direction to play" in Week 10, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The rookie did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, though he logged a limited session on Friday. Rapoport also adds that Surtain participated in Saturday's walk-through. He has appeared in... Read More
Tim Patrick On Track To Play In Week 10
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (knee) "should play" on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The 27-year-old missed practice on Wednesday before logging limited sessions on Thursday and Friday. Through nine games this season, he has hauled in 34 passes for 509 yards and four touchdowns. Although he's... Read More
Rondale Moore Expected To Play On Sunday
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore (neck) "should be OK" to play against the Panthers in Week 10, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Moore did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday before logging a limited session on Friday, so the fact that he should suit up is very good news. The 21-year-old has... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Expected To Miss Week 10
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) is not expected to play against the Panthers on Sunday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The star wideout's status will be confirmed during pregame warmups. He has appeared in eight games this season, catching 35 passes for 486 yards and seven touchdowns. With Hopkins, Kyler Murray (ankle), and... Read More
Kyler Murray Unlikely To Play On Sunday
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) is officially a game-time decision for Week 10 vs. the Panthers, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the team is "pessimistic" about his status. Additionally, he notes that "Murray wants to take it up to game-time and Arizona will give him a chance." Still, as of now, it's... Read More
DeSean Jackson Meets With Raiders, Could Sign By Monday
Free-agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a Zoom meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders this past week, according to Mike Silver of Bally Sports. The veteran wideout could sign a contract as soon as Monday, but he hasn't made an official decision yet. Jackson was granted his release by the Rams last week. Through seven... Read More
Donovan Peoples-Jones Suiting Up On Sunday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (groin) will play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He's in line for an expanded workload with Odell Beckham Jr. inactive and expected to be released. Drafted last year, Peoples-Jones hauled in nine passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Weeks... Read More
Kenny Golladay Expected To Play On Sunday
New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) had a "good week of practice and is expected to play" against the Raiders on Sunday, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Golladay hasn't suited up since Week 5 when he was unable to haul in any of his three targets. The 28-year-old has totaled just 17 catches... Read More
Sam Darnold Will Be Active, Might Not Start
Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (concussion) has been cleared to play this week and will be active against the Patriots. However, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, there is still a legitimate possibility that Darnold does not start and instead backs up P.J. Walker. Regardless of Darnold's status, neither quarterback is worth starting in fantasy football... Read More
