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Eric Ebron Misses Practice Monday
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) was listed as did not practice in Monday's estimation of their practice report. Mo Alie-Cox (thumb) was also a DNP, so Jack Doyle could be looking at an increased role in the passing game this Thursday against the Texans if both Ebron and Alie-Cox aren't able to play. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatthew Stafford Week-To-Week
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia is calling quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) week-to-week. Stafford has missed the last two games and is in danger of missing up to a month more with tiny fractures in his spine. His practice statuses in the upcoming weeks will give us a better idea of how close he is […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDeshaun Watson Practicing In Full
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (ankle) was listed as a full participant in Monday's estimated practice report after tweaking his ankle in the Week 11 blowout loss to the Ravens. Watson had a tough time of it last Sunday against Baltimore, but he should bounce back on a short week against the Colts this Thursday, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAuden Tate In Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receiver Auden Tate (concussion, back) is in the league's concussion protocol after leaving on a cart in Week 12 against the Raiders. Tate is also dealing with a cervical strain. He contributed four catches for 56 yards before departing, and his status is very much up […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Wilkins Feels Ready For Thursday
Indianapolis Colts running back Jordan Wilkins (ankle) has progressed faster than expected after being inactive in Week 12 against the Jaguars, although he was a DNP on the team's estimated Monday injury report. He said his ankle "feels great" and feels "like I'll be ready to go" on Thursday night against the Texans. Marlon Mack […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJames Conner Up In The Air For Week 12
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner's (shoulder) AC joint injury isn't any worse than it was when he left last Thursday's game against the Browns, according to a source. However, his status for Week 12 against the Bengals is up in the air and will depend on how he feels this weekend. Conner will likely […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAustin Hooper, Devonta Freeman Trending The Right Way
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said that tight end Austin Hooper (knee) and running back Devonta Freeman (foot) are "trending in the right way" with Week 12 approaching. Both players are unlikely to practice on Wednesday, but Thursday is a possibility. They'll probably need to get in at least one day of practice later […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoOlivier Vernon Close To Returning
Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens said that defensive end Olivier Vernon (knee) could be "very close" to returning for Week 12 against the Dolphins. Vernon has been out since the Nov. 3 loss to the Browns. With defensive end Myles Garrett and safety Morgan Burnett out for the rest of the year, the Browns […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMitch Trubisky Dealing With Hip Pointer
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that quarterback Mitch Trubisky (hip) is dealing with "a right hip pointer" that he suffered in the Sunday night loss to the Rams. Trubisky was injured at the end of the second quarter and was then benched before the final drive with the team trailing. The third-year QB […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoT.Y. Hilton Could Play In Week 12
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) looks to be in play to return to face the Texans in Week 12 on Thursday night. He was a DNP on the team's estimated injury report for Monday. Head coach Frank Reich said that Hilton has ramped up his rehab work and has made great progress. The […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDavid Njoku Day-To-Day
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (wrist) is day-to-day and could return to practice on Wednesday. "We've got to get him on the football field and see where he's at," head coach Freddie Kitchens said. Njoku isn't a lock to return to action in Week 12 against the Dolphins, but he needs to be picked […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoWill Fuller, Bradley Roby To Be Game-Time Decisions For Thursday
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien is calling wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) and cornerback Bradley Roby (hamstring) game-time decisions for Thursday's game against the Colts in Week 12. Fuller was listed as a limited participant on the team's estimated practice report for Monday. O'Brien said the team will find ways to test both players […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEvan Engram Out Of Boot, Ahead Of Schedule
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) is out of his walking boot and sees an "upward trend" as he's ahead of schedule. Although he didn't practice on Monday, Engram thinks he could be running and cutting by the middle to end of the week. He said it's "definitely possible" that he plays in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPatriots Hope To Activate Isaiah Wynn This Week
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that the team wants to activate left tackle Isaiah Wynn (toe) from Injured Reserve this week. It doesn't mean that Wynn will be active and in the starting lineup in Week 12 against the Cowboys, but it's a good sign for an offensive line that looked especially […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLane Johnson Suffers Concussion Against Patriots
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson (concussion), who had played every offensive snap through nine games this year, suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Patriots. Halapoulivaati Vaitai replaced Johnson, who has become of the best right tackles in the NFL. For an offense already missing wide receivers Alshon Jeffery (ankle) and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDee Ford Injured In Week 11
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 11 win over the Cardinals. Ford didn't rack up any stats before leaving the contest. The 28-year-old pass-rusher has been great in his first season with the Niners, racking up 14 total tackles, 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJaguars Place Josh Oliver On IR, Sign Nick O'Leary
The Jacksonville Jaguars placed tight end Josh Oliver (back) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday after he injured his back in Week 11 against the Colts. He had just three catches for 15 yards in four games this year. The Jags signed tight end Nick O'Leary in a corresponding move. Seth DeValve missed the game […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSterling Shepard Returns To Practice
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) was seen practicing on Monday. Out the last five games because of serious issues after suffering two concussions already this season, Shepard's return to practice is a welcomed sight. However, he's still no guarantee to be cleared from the league's concussion protocol in order to play in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEvan Engram Absent On Monday
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) was absent from practice on Monday coming out of the bye week. Engram isn't off on the right foot to return to action in Week 12 against the Bears, so fantasy owners should make plans to be without him. With that being said, he still has the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBears Not Giving Up On Eddy Pineiro
Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro missed two more field goals -- one from 47 yards and one from 48 yards out -- in Sunday night's loss to the Rams. Pineiro was 8-for-10 on his field goals and perfect on extra points going into the bye week, but he's hitting just 50 percent of his kicks […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAndy Janovich Done For The Season
Denver Broncos fullback Andy Janovich (elbow) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocated right elbow in the Week 11 loss to the Vikings. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to determine if he also has ligament damage. Janovich scored on a one-yard touchdown plunge before his injury. Andy Beck, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoN'Keal Harry Expected To Make Debut Against Eagles
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry (ankle) is expected to make his NFL debut in Week 11 against the Eagles. The first-round pick has been practicing since Oct. 15 and was placed on the active roster before the Week 9 game against the Ravens, but he didn't dress for that game. Harry has […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEagles Discussing Extension With Zach Ertz
The Philadelphia Eagles are in discussions for a long-term contract extension with tight end Zach Ertz, offensive tackle Lane Johnson and safety Malcolm Jenkins, according to league sources. Ertz signed his last extension in January of 2015 and has become one of the best tight ends in the league since then. Johnson is considered by […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBroncos To Ride Phillip Lindsay Against Vikings
The Denver Broncos are expected to ride running back Phillip Lindsay more in the backfield over Royce Freeman in Week 11 against the Vikings on the road. Lindsay and Freeman have been in a near-even timeshare for most of the season, which has really given Lindsay owners headaches after his breakout rookie season in 2018. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLe'Veon Bell, Demaryius Thomas Active
New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (knee, illness, ribs) and wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring, knee) are both active for Week 11 against the Redskins. Bell continues to fight through injuries in a disappointing first season with Gang Green, but he has another opportunity to break out against a weak Redskins front. He'll have […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLaremy Tunsil Expected To Play
Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 11 against the Ravens, according to a source. Tunsil missed the Week 9 game but was able to heal up during the Week 10 bye. His presence is great news for the protection of quarterback Deshaun Watson in what is expected to […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDamien Williams Back With Team
Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams, who is questionable for personal reasons for Monday night against the Chargers, flew back with the team after dealing with a family matter and should be good for Monday night, according to a source. Williams has become the lead back with LeSean McCoy struggling with ball security and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatthew Stafford Could Miss Up To Six Weeks
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) could miss up to six weeks due to tiny, non-displaced fractures in his upper thoracic spine. Stafford will have another scan later this week to determine his status going forward, but there is no firm timetable until we know how his bones are healing. There's a chance that Stafford […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAdrian Peterson Expected To Remain The Starter
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson is expected to remain the starter in Week 11 against the Jets despite Derrius Guice (knee) returning for the first time since the season opener, according to a source. It's likely that Guice receives his carries and catches on third down to start. His role could grow as the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMiles Sanders Expected To Lead Backfield Over Jay Ajayi
Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders is expected to get most of the work in the backfield in Week 11 against the Patriots over recently signed running back Jay Ajayi with Jordan Howard (shoulder) out. Sanders leads all rookie running backs in receiving yards, so he'll surely be in play as an RB3 in […]
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