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Jaguars Don't Sound Optimistic About James Robinson In Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (ankle) is likely facing an uphill battle. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Jaguars "don't sound optimistic that Robinson will play Sunday." The team will wait to make an official decision until 11:30 a.m. Eastern and Robinson's pain threshold will likely play a large role in his status. Assuming... Read More
A.J. Brown Expected To Play On Sunday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) "should be fine" for Sunday's game against the Rams, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Brown missed practice on Friday, prompting the team to list him as questionable heading into the weekend. The 24-year-old has been fantastic as of late, catching 25 passes for 379 yards and two touchdowns... Read More
Drew Lock Will Be Inactive On Sunday
Denver Broncos backup quarterback Drew Lock has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys due to COVID-19 protocols. The 24-year-old has seen limited action this season, throwing 12 passes for 113 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception after Teddy Bridgewater suffered an injury in Week 4. Brett Rypien will serve as the Broncos'... Read More
Amari Cooper Suiting Up In Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (hamstring) is listed as questionable but will play against the Broncos on Sunday, according to NFL.com's Tom Pelissero. Cooper has been steady this season, catching 38 passes for 495 yards and five touchdowns through seven games. With Dak Prescott returning to action, fantasy managers can feel comfortable starting Cooper... Read More
CeeDee Lamb Set To Play In Week 9
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Vikings, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. He had been listed as questionable. Lamb has appeared in all seven games this year, catching 39 passes for 609 yards and four touchdowns. The second-year wideout, who has posted double-digit fantasy... Read More
Sammy Watkins Has Good Shot To Play On Sunday
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (thigh) "is considered a game-time decision with a good shot to go," according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. The veteran hasn't played since Week 5. Through the first handful of games this season, Watkins hauled in 18 passes for 292 yards but failed to find the end zone. His return... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Wants To Join Postseason Contender
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who will be waived on Monday afternoon, hopes to join a team that is in postseason contention. Before he hits free agency, he will be subject to a waiver process, during which any NFL team can put in a claim for Beckham and the $7.25 million that he... Read More
Jalen Ramsey Suiting Up On Sunday
Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) will be active for Sunday Night Football against the Titans. Although he had been listed as questionable, there was little doubt about his availability this week's game. The 27-year-old has racked up 43 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble through eight contests. He has missed just five... Read More
Robert Woods Will Play On Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods (foot) will play against the Titans on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable, but there was little doubt surrounding his status. The 29-year-old has hauled in 38 passes for 458 yards and four touchdowns through eight games thus far. He has posted double-digit fantasy points in seven... Read More
Von Miller Expected To Be Game-Time Decision
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Von Miller (ankle) is expected to be a true game-time decision against the Titans this week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is currently listed as questionable. Acquired from the Broncos this past week, Miller has racked up 19 tackles and 4.5 sacks through seven games. When he returns, he... Read More
George Kittle Will Have Pitch Count In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (calf) will play on Sunday after he was activated from injured reserve. However, he will "be on a pitch count" against Arizona and is only "expected to play roughly half the game," per Adam Schefter of ESPN. As such, Kittle falls into the low-end TE1 category. He offers... Read More
Deebo Samuel Will Play In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (calf) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Although head coach Kyle Shanahan said Samuel's injury has gotten worse this week, it appears the star receiver is healthy enough to play. He has truly been fantastic in 2021, hauling in 44 passes for 819... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Will Be Active For Week 9
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (rib) will play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. The rookie has looked fantastic this season, averaging 92.6 scrimmage yards and 0.6 touchdowns per game played. Over the last two weeks alone, he has rushed for 244 yards and a pair of scores. With that said, a... Read More
Pessimism Surrounding DeAndre Hopkins' Week 9 Status
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) remains a true game-time decision against the 49ers this week, but the team "doesn't sound as optimistic" that he'll play, according to Adam Schefter. We'll have official word on his status around 2:55 p.m. Eastern. If he doesn't play, Arizona would rely on Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Chase... Read More
Kyler Murray's Status Won't Be Clear Until Pre-Game Warmups
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) remains a true game-time decision, and there isn't a ton of optimism that he'll play in Week 9 against the San Francisco 49ers. If you were looking for more clarity on his status overnight, you're out of luck. ESPN's Adam Schefter notes that Murray will be evaluated pregame before... Read More
Rashod Bateman Expected To Play Against Vikings
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (groin) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. The rookie has appeared in two games since returning from IR and has hauled in seven of 12 passes for 109 yards. The 21-year-old should remain in the mix in Baltimore's offense, though it's possible that his... Read More
John Brown Called Up From Practice Squad
Denver Broncos wide receiver John Brown has been elevated to the active roster. He had been on the practice squad for just a few days. The 31-year-old spent the preseason with the Raiders but was released on cutdown day. Now, he'll be tasked with playing wide receiver in an offense that is currently without both... Read More
Chester Rogers Questionable For MNF
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chester Rogers (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday night against the Bills. The 27-year-old was limited during practice on Thursday and Saturday with a full session sandwiched in between on Friday. Through five weeks, he has caught 13 of 20 targets for 179 yards and a touchdown. The former Colts... Read More
Jeremy McNichols Questionable For Week 6
Tennessee Titans running back Jeremy McNichols (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for Monday Night Football against the Bills. The 25-year-old has primarily filled in for Derrick Henry on passing downs, catching 17 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown this season. There is a very legitimate chance that he does not suit up after... Read More
Mike Boone Activated From IR
Denver Broncos running back Mike Boone (quadriceps) was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. The 26-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since signing with the Broncos during the offseason, but he has a chance to get involved against the Raiders on Sunday. He has shown flashes of potential in the past, such as when he... Read More
Dante Pettis Summoned From Practice Squad
New York Giants wide receiver Dante Pettis was activated from the practice squad on Saturday. The 25-year-old joins the roster amidst injuries to Darius Slayton (questionable) and Kenny Golladay (out). He has not appeared in a game since Week 17 of last season, when he hauled in two passes for 43 yards and a touchdown.... Read More
Nico Collins Activated From Injured Reserve
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Nico Collins (shoulder) was officially activated from injured reserve on Sunday. The Michigan product hauled in two of four targets for 39 yards during the first two games of the season. While he won't have a huge role upon his return, there is a chance that he gets involved considering... Read More
Michael Badgley Joins Active Roster
Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley has been elevated to the active roster. He had been on the practice squad ever since signing with the team earlier this week. The 26-year-old kicked in 36 games with the Chargers between 2018 and 2020, connecting on 52 of 65 field goals (80 percent). He also spent a game... Read More
Le'Veon Bell Called Up From Practice Squad
Baltimore Ravens running back Le'Veon Bell has been promoted from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. He has taken offensive snaps in just one game this season: a four-rush, 11-yard showing against the Broncos two weeks ago. Heading into Week 6, Bell will likely play behind Latavius Murray, Ty'Son Williams, and... Read More
Rashod Bateman Officially Activated From IR
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman (ankle) has officially been activated from injured reserve. The Minnesota product missed the first five games of the season but will make his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Chargers. In fact, he could be used in a significant role with Sammy Watkins (hamstring) not expected to... Read More
Jimmy Garoppolo Aiming For Week 7 Return
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) could return in Week 7 after the team's bye, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. When Garoppolo is healthy again, he will slot in as the 49ers' starter, sending rookie Trey Lance back to the bench. This is a promising timetable for Garoppolo, who wasn't ruled out... Read More
Jaire Alexander Could Require Season-Ending Surgery
Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) could require season-ending surgery. The defensive star landed on injured reserve this past Saturday and is now bracing for further opinions from doctors, though an exact decision might not be made for another two weeks. During this time, "doctors want to see both the test results and how... Read More
Russell Wilson Has Chance To Return In 4 Weeks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (middle finger) "has a realistic chance to return in four weeks," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Doctors initially believed that Wilson, who ruptured a tendon in his middle finger on Thursday night, would miss more than six weeks, but the quarterback's surgery on Friday offered a more promising timetable. Still,... Read More
Curtis Samuel Trending Towards Playing On Sunday
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) is expected to play on Sunday, though his status won't be confirmed until after pre-game warmups. The 25-year-old signed with Washington this past offseason but spent the first three weeks on injured reserve. In his debut last Sunday, he caught four passes for just 19 yards. It... Read More
Antonio Gibson Playing On Sunday
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shin) is expected to play through his injury against the Saints on Sunday. He had been listed as questionable heading into this weekend. The 23-year-old reportedly suffered a stress fracture but is not in severe pain, which is why he has been able to play through the injury... Read More
