Amari Cooper Active Thursday Night
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (illness) will play Thursday night against the New Orleans Saints, but on a limited workload. Cooper has missed two weeks due to the NFL's protocols for unvaccinated players, but there was a strong possibility that he could miss his Week 13 matchup. Fortunately Cooper will play, but fantasy managers... Read More
Joshua Kelley A Healthy Scratch
Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers with Justin Jackson (quadriceps) back in the lineup. Kelley will get the night off as a healthy scratch. Nonetheless, it's unlikely many fantasy managers were depending on him for production, and even if he were playing, Austin Ekeler would receive... Read More
Cordarrelle Patterson Inactive For Thursday Night
Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) is inactive for Thursday's game against the New England Patriots. He initially injured his ankle in the Week 10 loss to the Cowboys and was limited in practice all week. The dual-threat weapon was a game-time decision for Thursday's game, but the Falcons ultimately ruled him out.... Read More
Saquon Barkley Expected To Miss Week 9
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), recently activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list, is not expected to be ruled out this week against the Raiders later on Friday. Barkley returned to the facility after his false-positive test- though he was unable to practice Friday, as his injured ankle remains an issue. The star halfback... Read More
Davante Adams Will Not Travel With Packers
Green Bay wide receiver Davante Adams will not travel with the team when they head for Arizona. There is still a chance that the Green Bay star could travel on his own if he receives two negative tests before Thursday's game; however, the odds of that are very slim. With Allen Lazard also on the... Read More
Saquon Barkley Officially Ruled Out For Week 6
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was officially ruled out for his matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. This doesn't come as much of a surprise as Barkley's injury looked fairly gruesome, but the fact that the Giants took this long to rule out their superstar brings optimism that Barkley will return shortly.... Read More
Rob Gronkowski Ruled Out For Thursday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) won't play against the Eagles on Thursday. Gronkowski is reportedly making progress, though the quick turnaround to Thursday likely didn't help his chances of suiting up. Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard will hold down the fort at tight end once again for the Buccaneers in a favorable... Read More
Carlos Hyde Inactive For Week 4
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde will be inactive for Week 4 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran was expected to play a decent sized role behind James Robinson this season and has picked up 95 yards on 19 carries this season. With Hyde inactive, Dare Ogunbowale will backup Robinson. Robinson should be considered a... Read More
Diontae Johnson Ruled Out Against Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. It is no surprise that Johnson will be inactive this week, as the injury he suffered at the end of Week 2 looked to be a cause for concern. Mike Tomlin has mentioned that this is not something... Read More
Danny Amendola Among Texans Inactives
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) will be among the team's inactives in Week 3 versus the Carolina Panthers. Amendola has been dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out past Week 3. Cornerback Justin Reid, quarterback Deshaun Watson, tight end Brevin Jordan, defensive back Terrance Mitchell, defensive lineman Jordan Jenkins... Read More
Tyrod Taylor Out, Davis Mills To Start Thursday
Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) will be inactive on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. That means rookie Davis Mills, who took over in Week 2, will get his first NFL start. Mills completed 8-of-18 passes when he entered the game against the Cleveland Browns, racking up 102 yards and a touchdown. The absence... Read More
Will Fuller Won't Play In Week 2
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller (personal) won't suit up for the Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. He missed Week 1 while serving the final game of his suspension from last season. It doesn't sound like Fuller is ready to play yet, so he'll miss at least one more week. That means, DeVante... Read More
Evan Engram Headlines Giants Inactive List In Week 2
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) headlines the team's inactive list in Week 2 versus the Washington Football Team. Engram was already ruled out earlier in the week with a calf injury, and his status for Week 3 remains unclear. Wide receiver Collin Johnson, cornerbacks Josh Jackson and Sam Beal and linebackers Justin... Read More
Tigers-Twins Postponed On Friday
The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins had their scheduled doubleheader postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. Game 1 has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday, with games starting at 1:10 pm ET and 6:10 pm ET. Game 2 has been rescheduled for August 30, which was a shared off day... Read More
Isiah Kiner-Falefa Gets Day Off On Friday
Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa got the day off on Friday after playing in 81 games so far this season. The 26-year-old cooled off a bit in June after hitting .311/.351/.453 in May, but he is also having the best season of his career to date, recording 90 hits with six home runs and 28 RBI.... Read More
Jose Ramirez Scratched From Lineup Friday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (elbow) has been scratched from Friday's lineup against the Houston Astros due to elbow soreness, according to Mandy Bell. Ramirez hurt his elbow on a play Thursday night and will be forced to miss Friday's game for the Tribe. He has been heating up lately with a 1.050 OPS... Read More
Byron Buxton Remains Out Of Lineup
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the lineup for Minnesota as he continues to battle back from a right hip strain. The injury-plagued Twins had hoped to get Buxton back before their current six-game road trip, but the team has also been adamant that they won't push Buxton through his rehab process.... Read More
Mitch Haniger Not In The Lineup On Monday
The Associated Press' Tim Booth reported Monday in a tweet that Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) won't play for the M's on Monday. Manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Haniger can avoid a stint on the injured list. That'd be ideal for not just the Mariners but fantasy managers as well. The outfielder has been among... Read More
Willson Contreras Returns To Cubs Lineup On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (wrist) will return to the lineup on Wednesday. Contreras suffered a bruised wrist on Sunday and sat out on Tuesday, but the good news is that the injury looked worse than it actually appeared to be. Contreras is hitting .245 with eight home runs and 22 RBI on the season. Contreras... Read More
Damion Lee Remains Out Versus Lakers
Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He has not played since mid-April and remains out while he follows the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. It's uncertain when he'll be able to play during the postseason, assuming the Warriors advance. Jordan Poole should... Read More
Caris LeVert Will Miss Tuesday's Contest
Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert will not suit up for Tuesday's play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets. He is currently unavailable while he follows the league's COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. That means that LeVert is likely going to miss roughly two weeks, assuming the Pacers advance in the postseason. Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) will be limited,... Read More
Adam Boqvist Out For Hawks On Thursday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Adam Boqvist (concussion) will not dress as his team takes on the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Boqvist skated just one shift in Monday's game and has since been placed in the league's concussion protocol. The talented blue-liner has taken a step forward in his second NHL season this year, registering 15... Read More
Fred Vanvleet, Gary Trent Jr. Ruled Out On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guards Fred VanVleet (hip) and Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) have been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The good news is that Vanvleet appears to be over his hip issue, but now he must serve his one-game suspension. The Raptors are resting Kyle Lowry and Trent is unable to play... Read More
Red Sox-Twins Game Monday Has Been Postponed
Monday's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins has been postponed, according to Dan Roche of WBZ-TV. There are no official details as to the cause of the postponement, other than it is not related to weather conditions. There is unofficial speculation at the moment that the sudden postponement could be in... Read More
Nico Hischier Won't Play On Friday But Is Close To Return
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (sinus) won't play on Friday against Pittsburgh but is close to returning to action after dealing with a sinus fracture. Devils head coach Lindy Ruff has noted that he wants Hischier to practice at least one more time before inserting him back into the lineup. The top pick of... Read More
Bobby Dalbec Returns To The Lineup
Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec is back in the lineup on Tuesday after two straight days off, getting the start against Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Yarbrough. Dalbec looked overmatched in the weekend series against the Orioles, going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts. Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he didn't like the... Read More
Franchy Cordero Makes Red Sox Debut On Saturday
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has given a clue on how he will use new outfielder Franchy Cordero, sitting him on Opening Day against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means and starting him against right-hander Matt Harvey on Saturday. This decision speaks to the extreme splits Cordero has had over his career, as he has a career .786... Read More
Rudy Gobert Playing Against Raptors
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (hip) is available to start on Friday against the Toronto Raptors. Gobert was a game-time decision after suffering a hip contusion on Thursday, but he should see his normal starting role on Friday. If Gobert were to suffer a setback of any kind, Derrick Favors is the next man up,... Read More
OG Anunoby Officially Back Against Jazz
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby will start Friday against the Utah Jazz after being removed from the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Anunoby has not played since Feb. 26 and will likely be eased back into the rotation given the lengthy absence. We have seen multiple players take some time to get back in a... Read More
Marc Gasol Remains Sidelined On Thursday
Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol is out against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Gasol has not played since before the All-Star break while in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he should be somewhat near a return as players have been typically out for about two weeks, on average, due to the league's... Read More