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Stefon Diggs Expected To Be Active Sunday
Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report, and all signs are pointing to him being active in Week 5 against the Giants. Head coach Mike Zimmer said Diggs has "already been punished" for missing practice and meetings earlier this week, but he was non-committal earlier on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJames Conner Not On Final Injury Report
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (ankle) got in a full practice on Friday and was taken off the final injury report for Week 5 against the Ravens after missing practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Conner will play on Sunday, but he could continue to lose touches to backfield mate Jaylen Samuels. Still, Conner should […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJuJu Smith-Schuster, Vance McDonald Questionable
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) and tight end Vance McDonald (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Ravens. Smith-Schuster did the "bare minimum" at practice on Friday but was listed as a full participant. He should be expected to play against a suddenly shaky Ravens Defense, but he's in danger […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDJ Lemahieu At First Base, Edwin Encarnacion The DH
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is starting at first base and is hitting leadoff in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday against Twins starter Jose Berrios. Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup. LeMahieu will take the place of the struggling Luke Voit in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMax Kepler, Marwin Gonzalez, Luis Arraez Playing Friday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder), utility man Marwin Gonzalez (oblique) and second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) are all in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday against Yankees lefty James Paxton. Kepler is in center field and is hitting sixth, Gonzalez is in left field and will […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoParris Campbell, Darius Leonard Out Against Chiefs
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that rookie wide receiver Parris Campbell (abdomen), linebacker Darius Leonard (concussion) and safety Malik Hooker (knee) will not play in Week 5 against the Chiefs on Sunday night. With T.Y. Hilton (quadriceps) expected to return this weekend, Zach Pascal, Deon Cain and Chester Rogers will attempt to pick […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJosh Allen, Devin Singletary Questionable For Week 5
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (concussion) and rookie running back Devin Singletary (hamstring) are both questionable to play in Week 5 against the Titans. Allen returned to a full practice on Friday, so it looks like he's cleared the concussion protocol and should be out there this Sunday, albeit in a tough matchup that will […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDamien Williams Set To Play Sunday Night
The plan for now is for Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) to play on Sunday night in Week 5 against the Colts, according to head coach Andy Reid. Williams should be back in action after missing the last two games, but he's expected to take a back seat to LeSean McCoy, who […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoVernon Davis, Jordan Reed Ruled Out
Washington Redskins tight ends Vernon Davis (concussion) and Jordan Reed (concussion) have been ruled out for Week 5 against the Patriots. It just keeps getting worse for the Redskins. Reed hasn't played yet this year, although the team is still holding out hope that he'll play this year. Fantasy owners shouldn't be doing the same. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTyreek Hill Won't Play In Week 5
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (collarbone) will not play in Week 5 against the Colts on Sunday night, according to head coach Andy Reid. Hill is getting closer, but his return won't come this weekend. That means that Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson will continue to operate in three-receiver sets. Watkins […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTerry McLaurin 50-50 For Week 5
Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is listed as questionable to play in Week 5 against the Patriots. Head coach Jay Gruden said McLaurin is probably 50-50 for Sunday and will be a game-time decision. The 'Skins need all the help they can get against New England this Sunday, but having McLaurin active […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoColt McCoy Will Start Against Patriots
The Washington Redskins will start quarterback Colt McCoy in Week 5 against the Patriots. Case Keenum was benched in Week 4 and rookie Dwayne Haskins came in to throw three more interceptions, so head coach Jay Gruden went with the QB most familiar with his offense. McCoy draws an extremely tough matchup in the New […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoVikings Non-Committal On Stefon Diggs' Status
While Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't on the final injury report for Week 5 against the Giants, head coach Mike Zimmer wouldn't commit to Diggs playing this Sunday. "I don’t know, we’ll see," Zimmer said. Diggs is reportedly unhappy with the direction of the offense -- he's not the only one (Adam Thielen) […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJaguars Defense Without Jalen Ramsey Again
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (back) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Panthers. It will be Ramsey's second straight game missed. His absence is great news for Panthers receivers D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel. Jacksonville's defense/special teams could still have a solid day against inexperienced quarterback Kyle Allen, but their upside is […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAlex Erickson To Be Involved In Three-Receiver Sets
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that wide receivers Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson will be the starting receivers in Week 5 against the Cardinals. Boyd will remain in the slot. Erickson started six games last year and set career highs in targets (six), catches (six) and yards (63) in Week 17 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLorenzo Cain Not Expected To Need Surgery
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain (knee) is not expected to need offseason knee surgery. Cain battled multiple injuries all season long, which caused him to have a down year. He hit a mediocre .260/.325/.372 with 11 home runs, 75 runs scored, 48 RBI and 18 stolen bases in 148 games. Cain has never been a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJulio Teheran Replacing Chris Martin On NLDS Roster
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran will replace reliever Chris Martin, who strained his oblique on Thursday, on the team's National League Division Series roster against the Cardinals. It's a blow to the back end of Atlanta's bullpen after Mark Melancon blew the game against St. Louis in Game 1. Max Fried will now be […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMax Kepler, Marwin Gonzalez, Luis Arraez On ALDS Roster
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (shoulder), utility man Marwin Gonzalez (oblique), second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) and infielder Ehire Adrianza (oblique) are all on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, which starts Friday. Kepler is the biggest name among this group after slugging 36 home runs, scoring 98 runs and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEdwin Encarnacion Likely To Be DH In Game 1
New York Yankees designated hitter/first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) is on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Twins and is likely to serve as the DH in Game 1 on Friday. Encarnacion hasn't played since Sept. 13, but he and the team are convinced he's healthy after he worked out on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSaquon Barkley Officially Ruled Out
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was officially ruled out for Week 5 against the Vikings. Barkley should obliterate his four- to eight-week timetable to return from a high ankle sprain, but he won't play this Sunday. Wayne Gallman will continue to serve as an RB2 as the lead back, but that might […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoCarlos Correa Hitting Seventh Friday
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against Rays starter Tyler Glasnow on Friday. Correa missed the final two weeks of the regular season, so he's a much riskier fantasy option to start the playoffs. On the season as a […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEric Sogard On Roster, Jesus Aguilar, Nathaniel Lowe Left Off
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Eric Sogard (foot) has made the roster for the American League Division Series against the Astros, while first baseman Jesus Aguilar and infielder Nathaniel Lowe weren't included. Sogard hasn't played since Sept. 15 and isn't in the starting lineup for Game 1 on Friday, but he'll provide a valuable bat […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoAvisail Garcia Not In Game 1 Lineup
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Avisail Garcia, who hit a big home run in the wild-card win over the A's, is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Friday. Austin Meadows is leading off and playing right field, while Yandy Diaz is serving as the designated hitter and […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKenny Stills Will Be Game-Time Decision
Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills (ankle, hamstring) practiced again on Friday, but head coach Bill O'Brien said that Stills will be a game-time decision for Week 5 against the Falcons. The fact that Stills has practiced all week is a good sign, but he's still up in the air. The matchup against Atlanta is […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Defense Unlikely To Have C.J. Mosley Against Eagles
New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) is unlikely to play in Week 5 against the Eagles. Mosley, the quarterback of the defense and a top IDP linebacker when healthy, hasn't played since the season opener. Without him on the field, you can't take the Jets Defense/special teams seriously as a fantasy option. Eagles running […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJay Gruden Not A Fan Of Dwayne Haskins?
There is a sense that Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden wasn't on board with the team drafting rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins in the first round, but it's just speculation, according to a report from The Washington Post. As a result, Haskins can sense that Gruden isn't high on him. Haskins came into the Week […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoDeSean Jackson Ruled Out For Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (abdomen) has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Jets, according to head coach Doug Pederson. Jackson will miss his third straight game, but hopefully he'll be ready to return as the team's field stretcher in Week 6 against the Vikings. Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor and Mack Hollins […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMason Rudolph Plans To Go To JuJu Smith-Schuster More
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph apologized to wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster for not going to him more in the Week 4 win over the Bengals. Smith-Schuster finished with only three catches for 15 yards, the fewest receiving yards that he's had in a game since he went without a catch in his NFL debut in […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBrandin Cooks Suffers Head Injury Thursday Night
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion on Thursday night against the Seahawks. He was injured on a 29-yard catch when Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin landed hard on Cooks. The catch was the wideout's only one of the game, although he did […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoChris Martin Expected To Miss Rest Of Playoffs
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin (oblique) is expected to miss the rest of the postseason after suffering an oblique injury in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. Atlanta can replace Martin on the roster, but it's unclear who the replacement will be. It's a big loss for […]
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