Sam Darnold Could Start For 49ers In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold could start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals due to Brock Purdy (concussion) being in concussion protocol. Purdy entered the NFL's protocol after the Week 7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. If Darnold starts, he'll have immediate fantasy football value in superflex and two-QB formats. […]

David Montgomery Not Practicing Thursday

Detroit Montgomery (ribs) is not practicing on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 26-year-old suffered a rib injury in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing him to miss the Week 7 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. In his absence, Jahmyr Gibbs posted 126 yards and a touchdown. He […]

Jalen Ramsey Status Unclear For Week 8

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (knee) returned to practice last week for the first time since suffering a torn MCL during training camp. The six-time Pro Bowler did not suit up against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, but he could make his 2023 debut in a matchup with the New England Patriots in Week 8. […]

Dawson Knox Likely To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (wrist) is not suiting up for the Thursday Night Football contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. Knox has a wrist injury that requires surgery. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Knox is likely to be placed on Injured Reserve soon. If that happens, Knox will be […]

Top 5 Mid-Season Tips For Fantasy Football: Winning Strategies, Trades, Waiver Wire

Preseason fantasy football drafts have come and gone, and we're quickly approaching the midway point of the 2023 NFL season. Whether your team is undefeated, hasn't won a game, or is somewhere in the middle -- in-season transactions can keep your team rolling, put you over the edge, or take your team from a bottom-feeder […]

Darnell Savage To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (calf) will be placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a calf injury in the Week 7 loss to the Denver Broncos. Savage has played in all six games this season, posting 22 solo tackles and 12 assisted tackles. Jaire Alexander (back) and Eric Stokes (hamstring) are also dealing with […]

Zack Moss Not Practicing On Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (undisclosed) is not practicing on Wednesday for an unknown reason. This close to the trade deadline, there will be speculation that he is being held out of practice while the Colts search for a trade partner after the return of Jonathan Taylor. However, there are no facts to back […]

Eagles Hopeful Jalen Hurts Won't Be Limited

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) reportedly has a mild knee injury that is not expected to keep him out of game action. Head coach Nick Sirianni said he is confident that Hurts will be ready to play against the Washington Commanders in Week 8. "We anticipate him to go. That doesn't mean it's easy. […]

Roschon Johnson Yet To Clear Concussion Protocol

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (concussion) entered the concussion protocol following the Week 5 win over the Washington Commanders on October 5. 20 days later, he is still in the protocol. He is eligible to practice now, but it is still a concerning development. The rookie will have a chance to clear protocol before […]

Justin Fields Making Progress, Still Doubtful For Week 8

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) is progressing and working with the Bears training staff this week, but he is still doubtful to face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 due to his thumb injury. The talented signal-caller suffered a dislocated thumb in the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, forcing him to […]

Deshaun Watson Ruled Out For Week 8

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The 28-year-old exited the Week 7 win over the Indianapolis Colts after a hard fall to the turf and will now miss his third game of the season. Although Watson reportedly didn't suffer any additional damage […]

Dawson Knox Won't Play Against Buccaneers

Buffalo Bills tight ends Dawson Knox (wrist) and Quintin Morris (ankle) will not play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Knox is set to undergo wrist surgery, and his timetable to return is unknown at this point. With Knox and Morris out, rookie Dalton Kincaid will […]

Jordan Matthews Joins Panthers Practice Squad

Veteran wide receiver/tight end Jordan Matthews signed with the Carolina Panthers as a member of the practice squad on Wednesday. The 31-year-old last played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019, catching four passes for 33 yards in two games. Matthews once posted a 997-yard season, but that was in 2015. In 2023, there's little to […]

Mason Crosby Working Out For Rams

Veteran free agent kicker Mason Crosby is among the kickers working out for the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday. The organization released Brett Maher after six missed field goals this season, including two in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7. Crosby spent 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, making 395 of […]

Will Levis Expected To Start Against Falcons

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is expected to make his first NFL start against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. The rookie signal-caller was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft but has not played a snap yet. Second-year quarterback Malik Willis has served as Ryan Tannehill's backup to this point. However, […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8: Jeff Wilson Jr., Jauan Jennings, Jalin Hyatt, Tyson Bagent, Will Levis, Malik Willis, more

We're close to the halfway point of the 2023 NFL season, meaning our deep league waiver wire options are as thin as ever. This will be the shortest column of the season, and the pickings are extra slim ahead of Week 8. That's just the name of the game in deep formats. The top waiver […]

Should I Pick Up Jauan Jennings? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings hasn't been on the fantasy football radar often since being selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In 2023, he is an interesting waiver wire option ahead of Week 8. He flashed in the Monday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings and since bye […]

Is Zach Charbonnet Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet was an exciting prospect coming out of UCLA and was selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Since the Seahawks took him so early, many fantasy managers assumed he'd have a role right away in the Geno Smith-led offense. However, he has not yet had a […]

Treylon Burks Returns To Practice Tuesday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday ahead of the Week 8 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The second-year wideout hasn't played since the Week 3 game against the Cleveland Browns due to a knee injury. He has just six catches for 99 yards on the season. Even if he […]

Malik Willis Could See Playing Time Against Falcons

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis will see at least some playing time in Week 8 against the Atlanta Falcons if Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is unavailable. Tannehill suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and is not practicing to begin the week. Head coach Mike Vrabel said both Willis and […]

Will Levis Could Make NFL Debut In Week 8

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis could see his first regular season action in the NFL against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 8. Ryan Tannehill (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and is not practicing on Tuesday. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Levis and second-year quarterback Malik Willis […]

Keaton Mitchell Deemed Week To Week

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (hamstring) is considered week to week after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 7 blowout win over the Detroit Lions. Mitchell began his rookie campaign on the Injured Reserve list and made his NFL debut in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans. The undrafted rookie saw his first […]

Christian McCaffrey Will Suit Up Against Vikings

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (oblique) will play on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The fantasy superstar is dealing with a "slight little tear" in his oblique but is ready to roll in Week 7. McCaffrey originally suffered the injury in the loss to the Cleveland […]

Zach Charbonnet Could Return Against Browns

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (hamstring) was inactive for the Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a hamstring injury. However, the rookie is running on Monday and could return to the lineup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 8. The Seahawks often make things confusing with their weekly injury reports, so this […]

DK Metcalf Has Unclear Status For Week 8

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (hip) missed the Week 7 win over the Arizona Cardinals with a hip injury. On a Monday radio appearance, head coach Pete Carroll said Metcalf's status is to be determined for Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. Seattle usually likes to keep injury statuses close to the vest, so […]

Nick Bolton To Miss "Roughly" Two Months

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Nick Bolton (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair his wrist injury, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The surgery is not expected to be season-ending, but the expectation is that he will be sidelined for about two months. That said, he could return around Week 15 to […]

Justin Fields Likely To Miss Sunday Night Football

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) is once again doubtful to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 8. Field suffered a thumb injury during the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and was inactive in the team's win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 7. Assuming he's out, […]

Sam LaPorta Catches Six Passes In Week 7

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta caught six of his seven targets for 52 yards in the Week 7 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Detroit offense was completely shut down by the Ravens, but LaPorta still posted a decent showing given the scarce production at the tight end position. Detroit will look to […]

Jared Goff Fails To Throw Touchdown In Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 33 of his 53 passing attempts for 284 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in the 38-6 Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Goff was sacked five times and fumbled twice as the Baltimore defense smothered the high-powered Lions offense. It was a tough matchup with Baltimore, a […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Draws 19 Targets In Loss

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 13 of his 19 targets for 102 yards in the 38-6 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions offense struggled mightily, and Jahmyr Gibbs scored their only touchdown, but St. Brown still paid off for fantasy football -- especially in PPR formats. St. Brown continues to […]