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Mason Crosby Misses Second Straight Practice Thursday
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (calf, back) was held out of practice Thursday for the second consecutive day, which may force Green Bay to get creative Sunday against Minnesota at the kicking position. Crosby has been the team's kicker for every game since Week 1 of the 2007 season, continuing to excel this year […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPhillip Lindsay Records Limited Practice Thursday
Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (concussion) was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, leaving the door open that he could be cleared from the league's concussion protocol in time to suit up Sunday against the Chargers. Lindsay has reclaimed his prior form over his last two games, having compiled 180 yards rushing […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoColts Defense Could Have Darius Leonard Back Sunday
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (groin) is moving in the right direction as it pertains to suiting up Sunday versus Detroit, as he was a full practice participant Thursday. Leonard has been out of the mix for the past two games due to a groin ailment, but the Colts Defense has still soared into elite […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Higbee Logs Limited Practice Thursday
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) was limited again at practice Thursday as he works his way back from a hand contusion that kept him out of the team's game Monday. The short week may prove problematic for Higbee, with an early Sunday start time against Miami on the horizon. In his absence, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSam Darnold Logs Full Practice Thursday
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to practice in full Thursday, an indication that he's ready to play Sunday against Kansas City with no remaining injury concerns. Darnold was able to suit up last Sunday, but it led to a rocky 12-for-23 performance that included two interceptions. While the Jets' offense is […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoAllen Robinson, Khalil Mack Unable To Practice Thursday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (concussion) and linebacker Khalil Mack (ankle) were both unable to suit up for practice Thursday ahead of Sunday's game against New Orleans. Robinson is working his way through the league's concussion protocol, which puts his status for Sunday heavily in jeopardy. Mack, who has been limited during practice for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years ago49ers Optimistic About Tevin Coleman Returning Sunday
San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) could be back in the mix as soon as Sunday versus Seattle, with head coach Kyle Shanahan saying that he was hopeful that they'd have Coleman for the game. The 49ers' backfield has been a constant shuffling endeavor with Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoPhilip Rivers Faces Crucial Swing Game Sunday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has not been much of a season-long fantasy commodity in 2020, aside from superflex leagues in which you can start two QBs. But after a three-touchdown, 371-yard passing performance last weekend, it appears that Rivers has plenty of zing left in his right arm. He gets a middle-of-the-road showdown against […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoWayne Gallman Could Be The Starter For Monday’s Game
New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman may wind up being the bell-cow out of the backfield for Monday's contest against the Buccaneers after starter Devonta Freeman (ankle) worked on the side during practice Tuesday. Freeman exited the team's game last Thursday against Philadelphia early, carrying the ball only three times. While Gallman notched his […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDeVante Parker Faces Rocky Path To Production Sunday
Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker has multiple factors working against his possible success Sunday against the Rams. The first obvious hurdle is that Tua Tagovailoa is making his first NFL start, with the two needing to establish a rapport. Additionally, Los Angeles has allowed just three touchdowns to opposing receivers this season, with All-Pro […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJustin Jefferson Enters Week 8 As Must-Roster Asset
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a breakout performance in Week 6 versus Atlanta, snagging nine receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns. But exceeding the 100-yard plateau was not an anomaly for the rookie, who has already done so in three of his first six career outings. Green Bay presents a stout matchup […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/27/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Whether or not Tuesday represents the swan song of the 2020 baseball season, the journey to crowning a new champion has been a wild ride, full of exhilarating, historic moments inside the bubble. Blake Snell and Tony Gonsolin are running back their Game 2 matchup, in which the latter recorded just four outs, seemingly by […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMark Andrews Faces Stout Test Sunday Versus Steelers
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has established himself as one of the preeminent TE options across the NFL in 2020, but that doesn't mean he won't have a tough test Sunday against Pittsburgh. In three career meetings versus the Steelers, Andrews has yet to find the end zone, and this season the Steelers Defense […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTrevor Lawrence Leaves Door Open On Skipping 2021 Draft
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence is the prohibitive favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, no matter what franchise sits atop the list to acquire his services. But on Tuesday, Lawrence, a junior, said that he hasn't ruled out the possibility of returning to the Tigers for his senior season, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCarolina Releases Eli Apple Ahead Of Week 8
Cornerback Eli Apple was released by the Panthers on Tuesday after logging 28 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss to New Orleans. Apple made just four tackles over the course of two games with the Panthers, but the team is already set to move on from the former starter, who has spent the four previous years […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBroncos Defense Loses Mike Purcell For Rest Of Season
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (foot) will miss the remainder of the 2020 season due to a Lisfranc fracture, serving an additional blow to the depth of the Broncos Defense. Purcell, who had started all six games to begin the year, combined for 15 tackles, including two for a loss, while adding one quarterback […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoVirgil Green Set To Miss Time Due To Ankle Injury
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Virgil Green (ankle) sustained a considerable ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Jaguars, with head coach Anthony Lynn noting that Green will miss some time with the ailment. Used sparingly this season as an extra tight end, Green made his first touchdown catch of the season Sunday, giving him […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMichael Badgley Remains Chargers Kicker For Week 8
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley missed both a field goal and extra point during Sunday's win over Jacksonville -- marking the second straight week that it occurred -- but head coach Anthony Lynn made it clear that Badgley would be the team's kicker for Sunday versus Denver. Badgley has yet to miss a kick […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKenyan Drake Could Need Injured Reserve Stint
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) sustained a high ankle sprain during Sunday's win over Seattle, an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined for multiple weeks, making him an injured reserve candidate. The absence of Drake will pave the way for Chase Edmonds to see the lion's share of duties out of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDallas Prepares Ben DiNucci To Start Sunday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Ben DiNucci is being prepped as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia with starter Andy Dalton still needing to clear the league's concussion protocol before he can return to action. Dalton took a frightening hit to the head during Sunday's loss to Washington, paving the way for DiNucci to finish […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCarlos Hyde Deals With Hamstring Tightness For Week 8
Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (hamstring) is battling hamstring tightness ahead of Sunday's game versus San Francisco. Hyde stepped in for Chris Carson (foot) during the team's loss to Arizona on Sunday, carrying the ball 15 times for 68 yards, including his second rushing score of the year. While Carson sounds determined to return […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJulio Jones Earns Limited Practice Designation Monday
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hip) would have been a limited practice participant Monday had the team taken the field following it's loss Sunday to Detroit. The Falcons will have a quick turnaround with a Thursday showdown with Carolina, a contest that Jones is now questionable for due to the ailment. Jones has found […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJeff Wilson Jr. Heads To Injured Reserve, Set To Miss One Month
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) is expected to miss at least the next month due to a high ankle sprain that he sustained Sunday versus New England. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Wilson would be headed toward injured reserve earlier in the day, with the severity of the injury revealing […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKhalil Mack Gets Green Light To Play Monday
Chicago Bears outside linebacker Khalil Mack (back) has been given the thumbs up to take the field for Monday's game against the Rams, strengthening the team's defensive outlook further. Mack has continued to be monitored heavily in practice throughout the week prior to taking the field, but it hasn't slowed his production in the slightest […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Higbee Will Miss Monday’s Game Versus Chicago
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (hand) has been ruled out for Monday's contest versus the Chicago Bears, with Gerald Everett expected to see the vast majority of reps at TE1 in his place. Higbee's hand injury severely hampered him during practice throughout the week, leading to the absence. Having established a steady, yet […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDeebo Samuel Set To Miss Multiple Weeks With Injury
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (hamstring) is likely to miss at least the team's next two games due to a hamstring ailment that he sustained Sunday during the win over New England. With the 49ers having two games in the next 10 days, Samuel's window of recovery is thin, paving the way for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoEverson Griffen An Option To Be Dealt Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Everson Griffen is reportedly available to be acquired by an interested organization ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline. Griffen, a Pro Bowler in four of the past five seasons, has compiled 20 combined tackles and 2.5 sacks in his first seven games with the Cowboys Defense. With Randy Gregory having been […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Carson Hopes To Miss Minimal Time With Injury
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (foot) is likely to miss "some time" due to a mid-foot sprain that he sustained Sunday night against Arizona, but he is reportedly hoping to return quickly. Carson has battled multiple injury issues thus far in 2020 but has not yet missed a game, even as his status for […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel MLB DFS (10/24/20) (Premium Content)
Can Tampa Bay finally stem the offensive tidal wive that the Dodgers have begun to unleash? That will be the central question surrounding Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday, with L.A. looking to be in true mid-season form. After what is likely only a sign of things to come, heavy bullpen usage has […]
Jesse Borek PREMIUM 4 years agoTyler Eifert’s Status For Sunday Unknown After Missed Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) was held out of Thursday's practice as he continues to work his way back from a neck injury. Eifert was able to log just five offensive snaps last Sunday versus Detroit before being removed, which doesn't bode well for his shot at suiting up this Sunday against the […]
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