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Terry McLaurin, Antonio Gibson Active Against Bucs
Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) and rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) are both active for the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers on Saturday night. Both players were limited in practice this week and were fully expected to suit up. McLaurin has the skills to exploit this Buccaneers pass defense, but […]
Red Sox In Serious Trade Talks Involving Andrew Benintendi
The Boston Red Sox are in serious trade talks with multiple teams regarding outfielder Andrew Benintendi as they look for more prospects with emphasis on pitching and the outfield, according to multiple sources. Nothing is imminent, however. Benintendi slashed .282/.359/.447 with 38 home runs, 78 doubles and 42 stolen bases in 333 games from 2016-18, […]
Phillies Acquire Sam Coonrod From Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Sam Coonrod from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Carson Ragsdale, according to Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. The 28-year-old Coonrod has made 51 career appearances for the Giants after being a fifth-round pick in 2014 out of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Coonrod had a […]
Aaron Donald Questionable To Return Saturday
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald (ribs) is questionable to return to the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday after suffering an injury in the third quarter. Donald suffered the injury while tackling quarterback Russell Wilson and immediately grabbed at his ribs before walking back into the locker room for further evaluation. […]
Cubs Continue To Listen On Kris Bryant, Willson Contreras
The Chicago Cubs continue to listen to trade offers for third baseman Kris Bryant and catcher Willson Contreras, despite sending starting pitcher Yu Darvish to the Padres and clearing $21 million from the 2021 payroll. The Los Angeles Angels make sense as a trade partner for Contreras due to manager Joe Maddon's familiarity with the […]
Padres Working On Extension For Fernando Tatis Jr.
The San Diego Padres continue to work on a long-term contract extension with shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., and they would ideally prefer it to be completed before the Mets sign a possible extension with newly acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to a source. It's unclear if a Tatis extension will come in the next week, […]
Zack Moss' Season Could Be Over
Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (ankle) is expected to miss some time and could have played in the final game of his rookie season after being carted off the field due to an ankle injury in the 27-24 wild-card win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Moss saw seven carries for 21 yards […]
John Wolford Questionable To Return Against Seattle
Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford (neck) is questionable to return to the wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks on Saturday after taking a hard hit to the head/neck on a designed run play in the first quarter. Wolford started over the injured Jared Goff (thumb) and was moving the ball well on the second […]
Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas Activated
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) have been activated ahead of Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Bears. Kamara tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the Week 17 regular season finale. He still needs final clearance before the game on Sunday, but all signs are pointing […]
John Wolford, Not Jared Goff, To Start Against Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback John Wolford will be the starter under center on Saturday in the wild-card game against the Seahawks, with Jared Goff (thumb) backing him up after having right thumb surgery two weeks ago. Wolford will be making just his second career NFL start this weekend against […]
Zack Moss Doubtful To Return With Ankle Injury
Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (ankle) is doubtful to return to Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts after suffering an ankle injury. Moss was carted off the field, which isn't a good sign for his potential availability if the Bills hang on to beat Indianapolis. The 23-year-old from Utah saw seven […]
Eric Bienemy In The Mix To Be Next Falcons Head Coach
The Atlanta Falcons had a strong interview with Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy on Monday for their head-coaching job, according to a source who was involved in the hours-long interview. Bienemy has interviewed for multiple head-coaching openings and is considered one of the top head-coaching candidates this cycle. The Falcons officials are furious […]
Kyle Schwarber Signs With Nationals
Free-agent outfielder Kyle Schwarber signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Washington Nationals on Saturday, according to a source. Schwarber, a hero in the 2016 World Series run with the Cubs, became a free agent on Dec. 3 when he was non-tendered after six seasons in Chicago. The 27-year-old lefty slugger hit just .188 with […]
Browns Activate Harrison Bryant From COVID-19 List
The Cleveland Browns activated rookie tight end Harrison Bryant, safety Ronnie Harrison and linebacker Malcolm Smith from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. They will be eligible to play in the wild-card game on Sunday night against the division-rival Steelers. Bryant will be serving as the backup to Austin Hooper in the third meeting with Pittsburgh […]
Bills To Approach Josh Allen About Potential Contract Extension
The Buffalo Bills will approach quarterback Josh Allen's agents about a potential huge contract extension this spring or summer after his breakout 2020 campaign. Allen is coming off an MVP-caliber regular season and has two years left on his current deal. The 24-year-old could end up as one of the highest-paid QBs in the NFL, […]
Tom Brady Preparing To Play In 2021
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is preparing to play again in 2021 despite turning 44 years old next August. Brady will still be under contract next season and thinks he can be better in his second season with the club. The 43-year-old threw four touchdowns in the Week 17 win over the Falcons and […]
Stefon Diggs Officially Active For Wild-Card Round
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) is officially active for the wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Diggs was listed as questionable for Saturday's contest, but he downplayed his injury all week and said he was fine. Consider the 27-year-old as the top fantasy play for the first round of the […]
Mike Evans Will Play Against Washington
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (knee) will play in the wild-card game on Saturday night against the Washington Football Team. Evans was set to be a game-time decision after hyperextending his knee in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Falcons, but he was able to practice this week and will be […]
Teddy Bridgewater Put On Notice For 2021
Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule didn't give quarterback Teddy Bridgewater a full endorsement to be the starting QB in 2021 after the Week 17 regular season finale. "Teddy has to have a tremendous offseason," Rhule said. Bridgewater was replaced by P.J. Walker in the final game of the season in the blowout loss to […]
Cole Beasley Will Be Active Saturday
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) will be active for the wild-card playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. Beasley was injured late in Week 16 and didn't play in the Week 17 win over the Dolphins, but he'll give it a go for the first round of the postseason. As one of […]
Dwayne Haskins To Visit With Panthers
Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins will leave on Sunday night to visit with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, according to sources. It will be Haskins' first visit after being waived by Washington on Dec. 28. The former first-round pick cleared waivers thanks to his $4.3 million in remaining salary that Washington will cover. […]
Jared Goff Pushing To Play, John Wolford Ready If Needed
Los Angeles Rams quarterback John Wolford took the majority of the snaps this week at practice and is prepared to play against the Seahawks on Saturday in the wild-card game if Jared Goff (thumb) cannot go, according to sources. Goff has thrown well despite a broken thumb, but head coach Sean McVay still has not […]
Taylor Heinicke Has A Chance To Start Against Buccaneers
There is a real chance that Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke ends up starting against the Buccaneers on Saturday night in the wild-card playoff game, according to sources. Alex Smith (calf) remains sore and his leg hasn't loosened up. Heinicke took the majority of first-team snaps at practice this week and is ready to […]
Five Strategies To Help You Win In Fantasy Playoff Leagues
If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware, or if you want redemption after a bad year, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. You can add to the excitement of the NFL playoffs by assembling a team of your own in an attempt to […]
Trevor Story A Dark-Horse Option For Blue Jays
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story could be a dark-horse option for the Toronto Blue Jays after they were the runner-up for shortstop Francisco Lindor, who was traded to the Mets in a blockbuster trade involving starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco on Thursday. Toronto has also been connected to outfielder George Springer, but his reported asking price […]
Mets Have Discussed Kris Bryant
The New York Mets have discussed third baseman Kris Bryant with the Chicago Cubs recently. The Cubs like one of the Mets top prospects in catcher Francisco Alvarez, but president Sandy Anderson said on Thursday that he isn't trading any top prospects. New York traded away infielders Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, right-hander Josh Wolf […]
Cowboys Defense Lets Go Of Mike Nolan
The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan on Friday after just one season with the team. The Cowboys also fired defensive line coach Jim Tomsula after he was hired just three days after Nolan was last January. Dallas finished the 2020 season ranked 11th in passing defense (227.6 yards per game), 28th in scoring […]
Willie Snead IV Questionable Against Tennessee
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead IV (ankle), cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (shoulder) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder), center Patrick Mekari (back), outside linebacker Yannick Ngakoue (thigh), guard Ben Bredeson (knee) and tackle D.J. Fluker (knee) are all questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Snead was limited in practice the last […]
Donovan Peoples-Jones Clears Concussion Protocol
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocols on Friday and will practice after missing the last two days. Peoples-Jones suffered a head injury in the Week 17 win over the Steelers, but even though he cleared the protocol, he's likely to be questionable to face Pittsburgh for the second […]
Dontrelle Inman Elevated To Active Roster
The Washington Football Team elevated wide receiver Dontrelle Inman from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday ahead of the team's wild-card playoff game on Saturday night against the Buccaneers. Although Terry McLaurin (ankle) is questionable for wild-card weekend, he's expected to play. Inman just gives the team some experienced receiver depth for […]
