Deshaun Watson Returns To Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is set to be a limited participant during Wednesday's practice leading up to the Week 9 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. However, head coach Kevin Stefanski did not say whether or not the veteran QB will play on Sunday. Watson has played in just four games this season due […]

Justin Fields Still Absent From Practice

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (thumb) remained out of practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 9 contest with the New Orleans Saints. Fields has not played since the Week 6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings due to a dislocated thumb. In his absence, undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent has completed 70% of his passes for […]

Tanner Hudson Signed To Bengals Active Roster

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson was signed to the active roster from the practice squad on Wednesday. The 28-year-old was active for two games earlier this season but has been on the practice squad otherwise. Tight ends Irv Smith Jr., Mitchell Wilcox, and Drew Sample have combined to catch just 16 passes in seven […]

Kirk Cousins Undergoes Successful Achilles Surgery

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) underwent surgery to repair his torn Achilles on Wednesday morning at Twin Cities Orthopedics in Eagan, Minnesota, according to the organization. The 35-year-old suffered the devastating injury in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers, effectively ending his 2023 season. Cousins was playing some of the best […]

Jevon Hollard Clears Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol, according to David Furones of the Sun Sentinel. This is great news for Miami, who will square off with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany on Sunday. Holland did not play in the Week 8 win over the New England […]

Terron Armstead Returning To Practice

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead (knee) is set to practice this week ahead of the Week 9 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs in Germany. The 32-year-old was placed on Injured Reserve after Week 4 with a knee injury, meaning he is eligible to return in Week 9. The Dolphins have already said he […]

Aidan O'Connell Trending Toward Starting In Week 9

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell could start for the team against the New York Giants, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This news comes after the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler. With the Raiders likely headed toward a lost season, the organization likely wants to see what it […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9: Will Levis, Zach Charbonnet, Brandin Cooks, Julio Jones, Gerald Everett, more

Week 9 marks the midway point of the 2023 NFL season. The fantasy football playoffs are just over six weeks away in most leagues, so it's time for deep league fantasy managers to position themselves for a playoff run using the waiver wire. As expected, the options are running thin in deep leagues, meaning most […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Shipped To Lions

The Cleveland Browns are trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. Peoples-Jones has flashed in spurts during his three-plus seasons with the Browns, posting 117 receptions for 1,837 yards and eight touchdowns. Now, he'll join a wide receiver room that has struggled behind Amon-Ra St. Brown. Josh […]

Jaren Hall Expected To Start In Week 9

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Jaren Hall is expected to start against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9. Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. The rookie from BYU entered the game in relief, completing two of his three passing attempts for 23 yards. He was sacked once […]

Chase Young Traded To 49ers

Washington Commanders edge rusher Chase Young is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a third-round pick. The 24-year-old was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and now finds a new home in the NFC. He won the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year Award with 7.5 sacks […]

Justin Jefferson Coming Back "Sooner Rather Than Later"

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 5 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on Injured Reserve, meaning he was required to miss at least four games. The Vikings' Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons is the last game Jefferson will be forced to […]

Ryan Tannehill Still Not Practicing

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (ankle) is not practicing on Tuesday due to the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in London. Tannehill is dealing with a high-ankle sprain. Mike Vrabel has already announced that rookie Will Levis will start for Tennessee against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday […]

Ezra Cleveland Heading To Jacksonville

The Minnesota Vikings are trading offensive lineman Ezra Cleveland to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a late-round pick, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Cleveland was a second-round selection by the Vikings in the 2020 NFL draft and played in 47 contests for the organization. The 25-year-old will now get a fresh start and […]

Kenny Pickett Says He's Playing On Thursday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (ribs) told reporters that he is playing "for sure" against the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football in Week 9. The second-year signal-caller exited the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars early and was replaced by veteran backup Mitch Trubisky. Trubisky threw one touchdown and two interceptions in relief. […]

Kenyan Drake Joining Browns Practice Squad

The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran running back Kenyan Drake to the practice squad on Tuesday. Drake played in one game for the Baltimore Ravens this season, rushing one time for zero yards and catching two passes for 31 yards. He also lost a fumble. He was released on October 17 and has remained a […]

Joshua Dobbs Traded To Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals are trading quarterback Joshua Dobbs and a seventh-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth-round pick. This move comes after Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. Dobbs has enjoyed decent success this season for Arizona, compiling 1,569 passing yards, […]

Craig Reynolds Turns 15 Touches Into 86 Yards

Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed 14 times for 74 yards and caught his only targets for 12 yards in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Reynolds has found extra work in the absence of David Montgomery (ribs), but that could be coming to an end after the team's Week 9 […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Posts 108 Yards On Monday Night

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown posted 108 yards on six catches and nine targets in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Fantasy managers have come to expect this kind of production from the third-year pro, but his fantasy outlook carried some risk since he entered the game as questionable with […]

Jared Goff Throws For 272 Yards In Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff completed 26 of his 37 passing attempts for 272 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran signal-caller played well on Monday Night Football, other than throwing a pick-six to Marcus Peters in the third quarter. Goff didn't have a […]

Sam LaPorta Finds End Zone Again

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta caught eight of his 10 targets for 57 yards and a touchdown in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The rookie flashed once again on Monday Night Football, further cementing himself as a top-five fantasy tight end. The Iowa product is one of the biggest […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Booms On Monday Night

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 26 times for 152 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 37 yards in the Week 8 Monday Night Football win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It marked the rookie's second straight game with at least 100 scrimmage yards and a touchdown. The […]

College Football Playoff Rankings Predictions: Initial Top 25 For NCAA CFB

College football is ready to turn the page to Week 10, meaning it's time for the first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season. The committee in charge of the rankings is made of up 13 current and former athletic directors, coaches, players, and other NCAA-based professionals. This committee will decide which four teams will […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Scores Third Touchdown In Week 8

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine caught one of his two targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. It was his third end zone trip of the season. DeAndre Hopkins caught four passes and three touchdowns, and Treylon Burks did not catch either of his two […]

Derrick Henry Tops 100-Yard Mark In Week 8

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry rushed 22 times for 101 yards and caught four passes for 21 yards in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The former rushing champion had a solid day, but a lack of a touchdown kept his fantasy performance from being noteworthy. However, if rookie quarterback Will Levis […]

DeAndre Hopkins Scores Three Touchdowns In Win

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught four of his six targets for 128 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Rookie quarterback Will Levis got his first NFL start and found major success targeting Hopkins down the field. It was a vintage performance for the 31-year-old, who hauled […]

Will Levis Throws Four Touchdowns In NFL Debut

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis completed 19 of his 29 passing attempts for 238 yards, four touchdowns, and zero interceptions in the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. It was a monster game for a player in his NFL debut, and Levis should be named the starter for the Thursday Night Football contest against […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Drake London, Jakobi Meyers, Rhamondre Stevenson

The 2023 NFL season is already in Week 8, but there are still tough start-or-sit calls to make near the midway point of the campaign. Injuries and matchups will always play a big factor. Drake London, Jakobi Meyers, and Rhamondre Stevenson are all hot names ahead of Sunday and Monday games. London has been hot […]

Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 8: Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, Kendrick Bourne

There are no teams on a bye in Week 8, but start-or-sit decisions are still difficult due to injury and matchup concerns. Joshua Palmer, Chuba Hubbard, and Kendrick Bourne are all hot names ahead of Sunday's games. Palmer has been productive but is dealing with an injury, Hubbard has outplayed Miles Sanders to this point, […]

Should I Trade for Justin Jefferson? Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Buys/Sells

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been one of the best players in the NFL since being selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In fantasy football, he finished as a top-12 wideout in each of his first three seasons. He was the No. 1 overall pick in a ton of […]