J.K. Dobbins Questionable Against Dolphins
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) practiced in full all week, but he's still listed as questionable to play in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Dobbins is still working his way back from a torn ACL that robbed him of his entire 2021 season, and he was inactive in the season-opening... Read More
Kirby Yates Heads Back To Injured List
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow) was placed on the 15-day IL on Friday with right elbow inflammation. Tough news for the righty, who just came back from his second Tommy John surgery in August. In his nine appearances since his return, Yates has a 5.14 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with six strikeouts in... Read More
Tee Higgins Questionable For Week 2
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) was a full participant in practice on Friday but is officially listed as questionable to play in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys. According to ESPN's Ed Werder, the Bengals expect Higgins to play on Sunday. He missed practice on Thursday to attend the funeral for his father.... Read More
Zack Wheeler Targeting Wednesday Return
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (forearm) pitched two simulated innings on Friday, and is targeting a return to the rotation Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Good news for the righty, who has been out since August 20 with elbow soreness/forearm tendinitis. He was originally expected back two weeks ago, but after experiencing renewed... Read More
Jameis Winston Draws Questionable Tag Against Bucs
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (back) was limited in practice all week and is officially listed as questionable for the Week 2 game against his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the questionable tag, Winston is expected to play on Sunday in the divisional clash. Running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Activated Off Injured List
New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Aroldis Chapman (leg) has been activated off the IL before their weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chapman hasn't pitched since August due to a leg infection related to a tattoo. The fireballer threw two innings of scoreless ball in his minor league rehab games, striking out five while allowing... Read More
Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram II Questionable For Week 2
New Orleans Saints running backs Alvin Kamara (ribs) and Mark Ingram II (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kamara was limited in practice on Thursday, but he said out the last two days, putting his status in serious question for the divisional clash on Sunday. Ingram was... Read More
Julio Jones, Russell Gage Questionable For Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Julio Jones (knee) and Russell Gage (hamstring) are both listed as questionable for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Breshad Perriman (knee) is also questionable. Jones missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but he returned to a limited session on Friday, giving him a shot to suit up Sunday.... Read More
Leonard Fournette Draws Questionable Tag
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) is listed as questionable for the Week 2 contest against the New Orleans Saints. Fournette was able to practice on a limited basis all week, so there seems to be a pretty good chance that he'll be active and serving as the team's lead back this weekend.... Read More
Mike Evans Questionable For Week 2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (calf) is listed as questionable for Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints. Evans was limited in practice on Wednesday and Friday and took a DNP on Thursday. The fact that Evans was able to practice at all on Friday is a good sign that he'll be able... Read More
Chris Godwin Ruled Out Against Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) didn't practice all week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 2 divisional clash against the New Orleans Saints. Left tackle Donovan Smith (elbow) is also doubtful after not practicing all week. Godwin is no lock to return in Week 3 after injuring his hamstring... Read More
Justin Herbert Has Fracture To Rib Cartilage
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (rib) is dealing with a fracture to his rib cartilage, according to head coach Brandon Staley, and he's being listed as day-to-day. Herbert gutted through a painful rib injury in Thursday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and finished with 334 yards on 33-for-48 passing with three touchdowns... Read More
Najee Harris Will Play In Week 2
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) was removed from the Week 2 injury report and will play on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Harris was limited in practice on Wednesday, but he practiced in full the last two days and is good to go after aggravating his foot injury in the Week 1... Read More
Luis Arraez Returns Friday
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Triston McKenzie, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Arraez didn't start Thursday's game after leaving Wednesday's contest early with hamstring tightness, but he's back in there on Friday for the start of... Read More
Victor Robles Back In Action Friday
Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (neck) is back in center field and is hitting eighth on Friday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo. It will be the first time that Robles has been in the starting lineup since Sept. 7 due to neck stiffness. Before the injury, he had gone 3-for-10 with a... Read More
Aaron Civale To Return Tuesday
The plan is for Cleveland Guardians right-hander Aaron Civale (forearm) to return to the starting rotation and pitch against the Chicago White Sox next Tuesday, according to manager Terry Francona. Civale surrendered four earned runs and allowed two home runs in 2 2/3 innings in his minor league rehab start on Thursday, but the Guardians... Read More
Justin Verlander Activated And Starting Friday
The Houston Astros activated starting pitcher Justin Verlander (calf) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned Seth Martinez to the minors in a corresponding move. Verlander, who landed on the injured list on Aug. 30 with a calf injury, will make the start in a great matchup against the Oakland Athletics on Friday.... Read More
Rhys Hoskins On The Bench Against Braves
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (hand) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. Hoskins was hit on the hand by a pitch on Wednesday, although X-rays thankfully came back negative. He won't start the first game of the series against Atlanta, but there's a chance he'll start at some... Read More
Luis Robert Missing Another Game
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hand, wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Detroit Tigers. Robert continues to be a headache for fantasy managers due to lingering injuries. The 25-year-old will miss a second straight game, but he's had just 14 at-bats in the month of September due to his... Read More
Trevor Story Not Starting Friday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Story will miss his third straight game, but the Red Sox believe he's close to returning, so there's a good chance he'll be back in there on Saturday. He remains day-to-day for fantasy managers.... Read More
Alvin Kamara Not Spotted At Practice Friday
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs) was not on the field for the portion of Friday's practice that was open to the media. This doesn't necessarily mean he was a non-participant, but at the very least, he was significantly limited. For what it's worth, he was limited on Wednesday but did not practice... Read More
Velus Jones Jr. Doubtful For Week 2
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Week 2. He did not practice for the second consecutive week. With Jones sidelined, look for Equanimeous St. Brown and Dante Pettis to fill depth roles behind Darnell Mooney. St. Brown and Pettis combined for two catches, 69 yards, and two... Read More
Van Jefferson Ruled Out For Week 2
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) "is making great progress" but won't play against the Falcons in Week 2, head coach Sean McVay told Sarah Barshop of ESPN. This marks the second consecutive game in which Jefferson won't suit up. Cooper Kupp is the only must-start receiver in this offense. Allen Robinson and... Read More
Alec Mills Undergoes Back Surgery
Chicago Cubs right-hander Alec Mills (back) underwent a successful lower-back discectomy on Wednesday, according to the team. Mills has been out of action since early July and was moved to the 60-day injured late last month, so he obviously won't pitch again in 2022. The 30-year-old only appeared in seven games (two starts) for the... Read More
KJ Hamler Working On Side Field
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) was seen working on a side field Friday. Hamler, who returned from an ACL tear in Week 1 but did not catch a pass, has not practiced this week. He appears to be a longshot to play against the Texans in Week 2. If he is indeed... Read More
Mike Evans, Julio Jones Return To Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans (calf) and Julio Jones (knee) both returned to practice on Friday. The duo was absent from practice on Thursday, but their return to the field suggests both veteran receivers should play in Week 2 against the Saints. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) looking like a longshot to play, Evans... Read More
Allen Lazard Taking Team Reps Friday
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (ankle), who practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday, is expected to progress through team reps during Friday's practice. This is another step in the right direction for Lazard after he did not play in Week 1. Assuming he suits up in Week 2, the 26-year-old... Read More
Tee Higgins Returns To Practice Friday
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion, personal) returned to practice on Friday. The third-year wideout was limited on Wednesday due to his head injury and absent on Thursday to attend his father's funeral, but his return to the practice field to close out the week suggests he's on track to play in Week 2.... Read More
Mac Jones Practicing Again Friday
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (illness, back) returned to practice on Friday. He had been a non-participant on Thursday. Jones, who dealt with back spasms in Week 1, also came down with a stomach issue in the middle of the week. However, now that he's back on the practice field, it appears he'll be... Read More
Shaquille Leonard, Alec Pierce Ruled Out For Week 2
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) and wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) have both been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although Leonard practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday, it appears he'll still miss his second consecutive game. Meanwhile, Pierce made real progress but was unable to clear the concussion... Read More