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Dee Eskridge Could Return For Week 3
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dee Eskridge (concussion) has a chance at making his NFL debut during the team's Week 3 matchup vs. Minnesota. Eskridge, the team's second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan, has been sidelined under the league's concussion protocol. His absence opened the door for Freddie Swain to step […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJarvis Landry Sustains Sprained MCL, Will Be Week-To-Week
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (knee) has been confirmed to have sustained a sprained MCL during the team's Week 2 win over the Texans. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that it was too soon to know whether or not Landry would need to land on injured reserve, but for the time being, the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoDanny Amendola Battles Hamstring Injury
Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) sustained a hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss to Cleveland. The ailment helps to clarify why Amendola saw just 12 snaps a week removed from an impressive five-catch performance in Week 1, which also included a touchdown. Brandin Cooks has emerged as the premier pass-catching weapon […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoZane Gonzalez Remains Panthers Kicker For Week 3
Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez made his team debut during the Week 2 win over the Saints. While he accounted for eight points, he also had his 55-yard field goal attempt blocked and he missed an extra point. Head coach Matt Rhule reiterated Monday that Gonzalez would be the team's kicker moving forward, even if […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBaker Mayfield Has Sore Shoulder, No Cause For Week 3 Concern
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury when making a tackle during the team's Week 2 win over Houston. But after warming up on the sidelines and eventually making his way back onto the field, it should come with little surprise that Mayfield has been deemed a go moving […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoAndy Dalton Still Bears Starting Quarterback When Healthy
Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is facing at least a short-term absence in the wake of the news that he will undergo an MRI on Monday for what the team hopes is just a bone bruise. But despite the fact that Dalton's absence will pave the way for 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields to take […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJosey Jewell To Miss Remainder Of 2021 Season
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell is set to miss the rest of the 2021 year after an MRI confirmed Monday that he sustained a torn pectoral muscle during the team's Week 2 win over Jacksonville. Jewell combined for four tackles -- two of which came for a loss -- prior to exit vs. the Jaguars. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMac Jones Enters Week 1 As Undisputed Starting QB
When the New England Patriots selected quarterback Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, they made the statement that they believed to have their quarterback of the future. But in light of the recent release of quarterback Cam Newton, Jones' future begins Week 1 vs. Miami. Having been the runner-up […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJoe Burrow ‘Ready To Go’ For 2021 Campaign
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow spoke in-depth to ESPN's Dan Graziano about his comeback trail from a torn ACL that ended his rookie campaign in 2020. When asked about what concerns Burrow still had for the knee, Burrow succinctly responded, "None," before continuing on to say that he was "ready to go." Burrow threw all […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoCeeDee Lamb Recovering From Bout With COVID
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb confirmed Sunday that he lost his sense of taste and smell after testing positive for COVID-19. Lamb is set to suit up for the season opener against the Buccaneers on Thursday and doesn't appear to be worse for wear in the short-term. Having served as Dallas' big play weapon […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoMike Evans Professes ‘Best Shape’ Of His Career Before 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is confident in his preparation ahead of 2021 due to primarily being in the "best shape" of his career. That Evans could exceed the 1,000-yard mark for the eighth consecutive season is a tantalizing possibility for fantasy managers who view his upside role in the Bucs' offense. Evans […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoBlessuan Austin Joins Seahawks Defense
Cornerback Blessuan Austin was a surprise cut of the New York Jets earlier this week, but it didn't take long for him to find a new organization -- Seattle. Austin started 10 games last season for the Jets, with 16 of his 18 career appearances having come as a starter. The Queens, N.Y., native now […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoHa Ha Clinton-Dix Opts To Become Free Agent
Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is returning to the open market after not agreeing to join the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Clinton-Dix has served primarily as a starter throughout his six-year NFL career, most of which has come as a member of the Packers. The move to become a free agent seems shrewd, as he […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoJurrell Casey Announces Retirement From NFL
Longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Casey officially retired as a Titan, even if he did not get a chance to make it back onto the field for the organization. Most recently, Casey was recently by Denver in February after an injury plagued 2020 season in […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoKhaDarel Hodge Joins Lions
Wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge has found a new home with the Detroit Lions just nine days before their 2021 season opener. Hodge was released by Cleveland -- who boasts a crowded top-end receiving corps -- earlier in the week, but he should have a plethora of additional opportunities with a largely unproven cast in Detroit. […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoLa'el Collins Has Status For Opener In Question
Dallas Cowboys right tackle La'el Collins was held out of practice Friday due to neck stingers, throwing his availability for Thursday's season opener against the Buccaneers into doubt. Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that the team was in "a holding pattern" as it pertained to the offensive lineman, who missed all of last year […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoSteelers Strike Deal For Ahkello Witherspoon
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received a boost Friday when they swung a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Witherspoon had inked a one-year deal worth $4 million with Seattle in free agency, but ultimately will not suit up for the franchise after four years spent as a division rival with the […]
Jesse Borek 3 years agoOnyeka Okongwu Picks Up Questionable Tag For Sunday
Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) has been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus Houston as he battles a sore right shoulder. Okongwu has established himself as a limited bench contributor in his rookie year, averaging 4.2 points and 3.0 boards across 49 contests (three starts). With Clint Capela not earning an […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKelly Oubre Jr., Damion Lee Will Miss Sunday’s Game
Golden State Warriors small/power forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (wrist) and shooting guard/small forward Damion Lee (health protocols) have been deemed unavailable to play in Sunday's contest against the Grizzlies. Oubre has not played since April 27 as he continues to work his way back from a wrist ailment that the team holds out hope will […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKhyri Thomas Will Miss Sunday’s Contest
Houston Rockets shooting guard Khyri Thomas (Achilles) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against Atlanta due to a sore right Achilles. Thomas has been a late-season fantasy breakout since joining the Rockets, earning himself a multi-year deal after averaging 16.4 points and 5.0 assists across five contests. Houston's injury report for Game 72 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoKevin Love, Isaiah Hartenstein Out For Sunday’s Game
Cleveland Cavaliers power forward/center Kevin Love (calf) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (concussion) will miss Sunday's season finale against Brooklyn. Love spent nearly the final two weeks of the year playing on a one-on, one-off schedule in order to keep him healthy, with Cleveland taking no chances in Game 72. Hartenstein ends the season on the […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoStephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green To Play Sunday
The Golden State Warriors will get their key triumvirate of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Andrew Wiggins and power forward/center Draymond Green back for Sunday's contest versus Memphis. With seeding still up for grabs across the Western Conference, the Warriors can be expected to give full minutes allotment to the aforementioned trio. Curry is […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBradley Beal, Raul Neto Earn Questionable Tags For Sunday
Washington Wizards shooting guard/small forward Bradley Beal (hamstring) and point/shooting guard Raul Neto (hamstring) have been listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game versus Charlotte. Beal has missed the previous three games due to the ailment, having stopped his tremendous finish to the regular season in its tracks; over his last five contests, Beal […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Steven Adams Out Sunday
New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram (ankle), point guard Lonzo Ball (thumb) and center Steven Adams (toe) have all been deemed unavailable for Sunday's contest versus the Lakers, ending their season. Ingram wraps up the year having averaged 23.8 PPG for the second consecutive campaign, while Ball set a career-best with 14.6 PPG and […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Boucher Cleared To Suit Up Thursday
Toronto Raptors center Chris Boucher (knee) may have been ruled out for Thursday's game 24 hours ago, but that hasn't stopped the team from doing a complete 180 and making him active to face Chicago. Boucher played a team-high 37 minutes in his last outing, taking full advantage of the absences of Pascal Siakam (shoulder), […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDerrick Rose Will Miss Thursday’s Contest
New York Knicks point/shooting guard Derrick Rose (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Spurs as he battles a left ankle sprain. Rose's offensive production has risen significantly during six May outings, having put up 22 PPG, while also shooting 56.5 percent from behind the arc. His absence comes as the Knicks […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJonas Valanciunas Gets Green Light To Start Thursday
Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (back) will be back among the starting five for Thursday's game versus Sacramento. Valanciunas missed one contest due to a sore back, which allowed Xavier Tillman Sr. to slide into a starting role; Valanciunas' return correspondingly knocks Tillman's fantasy appeal down a notch. In the midst of an impressive stretch […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJimmy Butler Cleared To Start Thursday
Miami Heat small forward Jimmy Butler (eye) has been given the green light to suit up for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, as he will retain his role among the starting five. Butler sustained a significant poke to the eye Tuesday, which held him to 17 minutes and put his status for Thursday in doubt […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMarvin Bagley III, Harrison Barnes Ruled Out Thursday
Sacramento Kings power forward Marvin Bagley III (groin) and small/power forward Harrison Barnes (groin) have been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against Memphis. With De'Aaron Fox still also sidelined, Buddy Hield should have relative carte blanche offensively, while Richaun Holmes is a candidate to see a sizable front-court role. Bagley returned to average 15.8 points and […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJoel Embiid Cleared To Suit Up Thursday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (illness) has been given the thumbs up to take the floor for Thursday's game against the Heat. Embiid missed one outing due to an illness, which again took his status right up until tip Thursday. It's been a year of dominance for Embiid whenever he has been on the floor, […]
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