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Receiver Roundup: Bucs Lose Louis Murphy, Devonte Adams & Paul Richardson Practicing
The Tampa Bay buccaneers will be without wide receiver Louis Murphy for the rest of the season. He suffered a torn ACL in the team’s Week 7 game against the Washington Redskins. Murphy had 10 receptions for 198 yards before the injury. He was not on the fantasy football radar in redraft leagues and dynasty […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoMore Work for Ameer Abdullah and Darren McFadden?
Detroit Lions rookie running back Ameer Abdullah may soon see more work with the team. The second round draft pick out of Nebraska has shown flashes of greatness, but the team hasn’t been using him as much as they could be. That could all change now that the team has fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoLandry Jones to Start; 49ers Sticking with Colin Kaepernick; Marcus Mariota Ruled Out
The Pittsburgh Steelers are going forward with plans to start Landry Jones at quarterback in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ben Roethlisberger was listed as questionable on the team’s injury report this week instead of doubtful, but he’s still expected to sit the game out. Roethlisberger’s backup Michael Vick has not practiced at […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoJeremy Maclin, Julio Jones and Stevie Johnson All Expected to Play in Week 7
Here is some good news if you own Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones and/or San Diego Chargers receiver Stevie Johnson. Maclin returned to practice on Friday after suffering a concussion in Week 6. Currently he has 39 receptions for 531 yards and one touchdown. With Jamaal Charles out […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoC.J. Spiller to See More Carries? Carlos Hyde Dealing With Stress Fracture
If you’re still holding onto C.J. Spiller in any of your redraft leagues, congratulations – you have more patience than me! The former Buffalo Bills running back currently only has 12 rushes for 41 yards for the Saints this season through five games. He has been slightly more effective in the passing game with 15 […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoSteve Smith Sr., Unlikely to Be Traded, Breshad Perriman Still Out
Earlier this year Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. announced his plans to retire following the 2015 NFL season. With that in mind, it would make sense if the 1-5 Ravens tried to deal the 36-year-old to an instant contender. That, however, doesn’t seem likely to happen. According to Yahoo Sports, the team is […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoOdell Beckham, Justin Forsett to Play; Dez Bryant, Marcus Mariota Likely Out
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham has been dealing with a hamstring injury, but he claims he’ll return to practice on Saturday and will be ready to play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. "We're gonna be all right," Beckham said, according to ESPN’s Dan Graziano. I love Beckham’s matchup against the Cowboys. Even […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoMatt Jones and Alfred Morris to Split Carries; DeSean Jackson Likely Out Week 7
Washington Redskins rookie running back Matt Jones is practicing again after missing Week 6's game against the New York Jets with a toe injury. This likely means he will resume splitting carries pretty evenly with Alfred Morris. So far this season Alfred Morris has 85 carries for 297 yards, Meanwhile, Jones has had 54 carries […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoJordan Matthews Understands Your Frustrations
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews wants his fantasy football owners to know that he understands why they're upset with him this season. He has the second-most drops in the NFL thus far this season. "People are frustrated I'm not catching the ball," Matthews said, according to NJ.com. "It's understandable. So if somebody is upset […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoDennis Pitta May Retire Soon
Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta could be announcing his retirement any day now. He has told ESPN that if he is unable to return this season due to his hip injury, he will likely retire. "I would like to think that if I can't make it back this year, what's going to change next […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoTyrod Taylor and Sammy Watkins Out Week 7 vs. Jaguars
Both Tyrod Taylor and Sammy Watkins would have had great matchups for their fantasy football owners this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Unfortunately, the Bills have already ruled both guys out for Week 7. Taylor is dealing with a knee injury while Watkins is dealing with an ankle injury. It looked like Taylor had a […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoPercy Harvin Not Considering Retirement ...Yet
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin is not considering retirement despite reports from The Buffalo News' Vic Carucci indicating otherwise. Harvin has always had injury problems and right now he's out with an injury to the same hip that kept him out of action for most of 2013. The injury is reportedly frustrating Harvin, likely […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoJeremy Maclin Not Practicing Wednesday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiverJeremy Maclin did not practice on Wednesday due to suffering a concussion in the team's Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. As long as he clears the NFL's concussion protocol by Saturday night, Maclin will likely still suit up for the Chiefs Week 7 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoDwayne Bowe Nowhere Near the Fantasy Radar
It's a good thing Dwayne Bowe was able to secure $9 million in guaranteed money from the Cleveland Browns because he'll likely find himself out of the NFL following the season. According to Cleveland Browns reporter Scott Petrak, coach Mike Pettine currently lists Bowe as his No. 5 receiver behind Travis Benjamin, Andrew Hawkins, Brian […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoJordan Reed Returns to Practice
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed has returned to practice after missing the past couple of weeks with a concussion. The Redskins gave Reed plenty of time off from his last concussion because he has a history of them. Before suffering the injury, Reed was one of the best fantasy football tight ends out there. […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoBrandon LaFell Returns to Practice
After missing the entire season thus far with a foot injury, New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell finally returned to practice on Wednesday. The Patriots will now have 21 days to activate LaFell, which means his likely return will be in Week 8 or 9. If you haven't done so already, it's time to […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoSam Bradford Keeps His Starting Job for Now
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly will stick with quarterback Sam Bradford as his starter in Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers. "Sam's our quarterback," Kelly said, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "We have full confidence in Sam." As horrible as Bradford has played thus far this season, he has began to show some minor […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoPercy Harvin and Karlos Williams Miss Trip to London
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin and running back Karlos Williams did not make the trip to London and are expected to miss the team's Week 7 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Harvin is out due to a hip injury. The injury is expected to keep him out of action for several weeks. Williams has […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoDuke Johnson Dealing With Shoulder Stinger
Cleveland Browns rookie running back Duke Johnson reportedly suffered a shoulder stinger on Sunday against the Denver Broncos. The injury is likely to keep him out of some practice this week, but it's not considered serious and it shouldn't linger on long-term. Even when healthy Johnson is nowhere on the fantasy football radar in redraft […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoRaiders See Clive Walford As a Future Stud
The Oakland Raiders are still super high on rookie tight end Clive Walford. Coach Jack Del Rio recently called Walford a "complete" tight end despite his lack of productivity thus far this season. "I think he’s a guy that will begin to emerge more and more," Del Rio said, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoDez Bryant to Test Foot This Week, Eyeing A Return
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant will reportedly test out his foot on Wednesday and Thursday. According to Fort Worth Star-Telegram writer Charean Williams, Jerry Jones has said that Bryant has a chance to play in Week 7 if he feels comfortable making cuts in practice this week. Despite a great matchup against the New […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoVictor Cruz No Longer in Pain
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz claims that he is no longer in pain from the injured calf that has kept him out of every game thus far this season. He is scheduled to have an MRI on Wednesday to and if all looks good he will be cleared for practice. This is great […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoAustin Seferian-Jenkins May Return This Week
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins could return to action for the team in Week 7 after missing some games with a shoulder injury. In the two games that he was able to play, Seferian-Jenkins recorded seven catches for 139 yards and two touchdowns. Needless to say, he is a big part of the […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoMarcus Mariota Doubtful for Week 7
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota looks doubtful to play in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. Mariota suffered a controversial hit to his knee in Week 6 against the Miami Dolphins. He was diagnosed with a sprained MCL. Although the Titans are not ruling Mariota out quite yet, it sounds like Zack Mettenberger will […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoSteve Smith Sr. Not Retiring After All?
If you own Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. in any dynasty or keeper leagues, you will find this news very interesting. Before the 2015 season began, Smith Sr. announced plans to retire following the season. But now ESPN Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley believes the 36-year-old receiver is reconsidering that decision. "I'm just trying […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoTyrod Taylor Likely to Play Week 7
Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor will likely return to the starting lineup in Week 7 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Taylor missed the team's Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals due to a sprained MCL. According to The Buffalo News writer Vic Carucci, Taylor has said he's "feeling good and optimistic" about playing Sunday. Although […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoKeenan Allen Should Play Week 7
It sounds like San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will play Week 7 against the Oakland Raiders after suffering a minor hip sprain against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. Quarterback Philip Rivers has been locked onto Allen this season which has made him a fantasy football stud. If he's healthy, Allen should […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoTests on Ty Montgomery's Ankle Come Back Negative
Tests done on Green Bay Packers wide receiver Ty Montgomery have come back negative. The rookie left the Packers Week 6 game against the San Diego with an ankle injury that seemed serious at the time. However, the tests have proved that Montgomery didn't suffer any structural damage. The rookie likely has a severe sprain […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoJeremy Hill Out-Snaps Giovani Bernard in Week 6
Jeremy Hill played 35 snaps to Giovani Bernard's 25 snaps in the Cincinnati Bengals Week 6 win over the Buffalo Bills. That's quite a difference from Week 5 when Bernard had three-times as many snaps as Hill. Both Bernard and Hill can be considered RB2's going forward. Bernard actually has more fantasy value than Hill […]
Brian Ethridge 9 years agoEddie Lacy Is Banged Up, Likely in a Timeshare Going Forward
Eddie Lacy did not make his fantasy football owners very happy during his Week 6 matchup against the San Diego Chargers. The first-round fantasy football draft pick only saw four carries out of the backfield for three yards while James Starks had 10 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown. After the game Packers head […]
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