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Kwon Alexander Out For The Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander's (knee) MRI exam confirmed a torn ACL, according to a source. It will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season. An already weak Bucs defense now loses one of their best remaining players on the interior. Alexander had compiled 45 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles... Read More
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Hue Jackson Not Expected To Take Over Play-Calling
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said there are no plans for him to take over the offensive play-calling after the Week 7 overtime loss to the Buccaneers. Cleveland currently ranks 21st in yards per game (357.4), 23rd in passing yards per game (222.4), fifth in rushing yards per game (135) and 23rd in points... Read More
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Keke Coutee's Injury Not Considered Serious
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee's (hamstring) injury isn't considered serious, according to a source. However, Coutee said himself that he'll likely miss the Week 8 game on Thursday against the Dolphins. The rookie aggravated an injury that caused him to miss some games earlier this year, but he shouldn't be out long. Houston... Read More
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Patrick Peterson Asks For Trade
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has asked the team to trade him before the Oct. 30 deadline, according to league sources. Peterson feels that the team's situation is deteriorating and "desperately" wants out. The 28-year-old is one of the better cover corners in the NFL and will have plenty of suitors for his talents. Arizona's... Read More
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Josh Rosen Misses Practice Monday
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen (toe) wasn't practicing in the period open to the media on Monday. The team is likely being cautious with their rookie, but he's expected to practice at some point this week and play in Week 8 against the 49ers. The former UCLA star looked like a deer in headlights... Read More
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Albert Wilson To Visit With Specialist
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) will visit with a hip specialist to get a timeline on his injured labrum that was deemed significant, according to a source. Wilson will miss the Week 8 game on Thursday against the Texans and is out indefinitely. He could wind up missing the rest of the season,... Read More
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Rob Gronkowski Should Be Able To Play In Week 8
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) dealt with painful back spasms last Friday, which ultimately kept him out of Week 7 against the Bears. He spent a considerable amount of time alleviating his issues over the weekend, and a team source thinks it's a short-term thing. Gronk should be able to play next... Read More
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Sony Michel Likely Has MCL Sprain
Heading into his MRI exam on Monday, the initial diagnosis is that New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (knee) is dealing with an MCL sprain, according to sources. Michel's injury doesn't appear to be season-ending, but it looks like he'll have to miss somewhere between two to four weeks, depending on the MRI results.... Read More
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Kenny Stills Suffers Groin Strain
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills (groin) suffered a groin strain in the fourth quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Lions and will undergo an MRI exam on Monday. There's no word on his availability for Thursday against the Texans, but it seems unlikely that he'd be able to play with such a... Read More
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Albert Wilson Could Be Done For Season
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (hip) suffered a hip injury in Week 7 that could keep him out for the rest of the season, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. “The best case scenario is that he would miss a few weeks," Rosenhaus said. Wilson will undergo more tests on Monday. It's a blow... Read More
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Doug Middleton Out For The Season
New York Jets safety Doug Middleton (pectoral), who was filling in for Marcus Maye in Week 7 against the Vikings, suffered a torn pectoral and is out for the season, according to a source. The Jets will now be down to their third safety in Terrence Brooks. Gang Green was also without cornerbacks Trumaine Johnson... Read More
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Torrey Smith Avoids Serious Injury
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said wide receiver Torrey Smith (knee) will be looked at by doctors on Monday, but Rivera said there is nothing structurally wrong with Smith's knee after he was hurt late in the Week 7 win over the Eagles. Smith had four catches on six targets for a season-high 61... Read More
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Tom Brady's Confidence In Josh Gordon Growing
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said his confidence with wide receiver Josh Gordon continues to grow. “I think our confidence is growing and growing and growing ... I’m excited to see where we’re going," Brady said. Gordon continues to play more snaps each week, and he caught four passes on seven targets for a... Read More
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Le'Veon Bell Not With Team Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has not reported to the team's complex as of Monday following their bye week, according to a source. It was believed that Bell would report last week with the team off, but that didn't happen and he may not return until Week 9. As long as he continues his... Read More
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Tyler Naquin May Be Starting Right Fielder
Cleveland Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin might be the best bet to open the 2019 season as the team's starting right fielder. He has recovered nicely from his hip surgery on July 26 and was playing games against prospects when the minor league playoffs ended. He hit .264 (.651 OPS) with three home runs and 23... Read More
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Brandon Guyer Unlikely To Re-Sign
The Cleveland Indians are unlikely to re-sign pending free-agent outfielder Brandon Guyer after he hit .206 (.671 OPS) with seven home runs and 27 RBI in 2018. Outfielders Michael Brantley, Lonnie Chisenhall, Rajai Davis and Melky Cabrera will also be free agents this winter. Guyer is a mostly a bench bat, leaving him little fantasy... Read More
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Yandy Diaz Could Be Everyday Third Baseman
The Cleveland Indians seem prepared to finally give infielder Yandy Diaz a shot at the starting gig at third base in 2019 with Jason Kipnis going to left field if the team doesn't re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley. Diaz has hit .312 (62-for-201) with a homer, 15 RBI and a .797 OPS since the All-Star break... Read More
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Michael Brantley Unlikely To Return To Cleveland
Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Brantley, who hit .309 (.832 OPS) with 17 homers and 76 RBI this year, is a pending free agent. The Indians must decide if they'll extend an $18 million qualifying offer. There are whispers that he might get a three-year deal in the $45 million range on the open market, so... Read More
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Keke Coutee Won't Play In Week 8
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring), who aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 7, said this injury isn't bad as the previous one that kept him out for three games, but he said he won't be able to play on Thursday against the Dolphins. Coutee caught one of this three targets for three... Read More
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Kwon Alexander May Have Suffered Season-Ending Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Kwon Alexander (knee) may have suffered a torn ACL in Week 7 against the Browns, according to sources. He will undergo an MRI exam on Monday to confirm the injury. Alexander had 38 tackles, a sack and two forced fumbles coming into this game as one of the defense's leaders. It'd... Read More
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Adrian Peterson Will Play Against Cowboys
Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle, shoulder) is active for Week 7 against the Cowboys. Peterson has been battling nagging injuries for weeks but hasn't missed any time. With Chris Thompson out for the second straight week, Peterson will remain a high-volume RB2 for fantasy owners. Expect Kapri Bibbs to serve as the change-of-pace... Read More
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Chris Thompson, Paul Richardson Inactive In Week 7
Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (knee, rib) and wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) are both inactive for Week 7 against the Cowboys. It'll be Thompson's second straight absence despite getting in some practice time. As a result, Adrian Peterson is a safer volume-based RB2. Expect Kapri Bibbs to be the change-of-pace back Sunday.... Read More
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Pierre Garcon, Trent Taylor Active Against Rams
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) and Trent Taylor (back) are both active in Week 7 against the Rams. Both were questionable coming into this one. Garcon is still looking for his first touchdown of the season and is a low-ceiling WR4/flex as the No. 2 behind Marquise Goodwin. Taylor will return... Read More
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Bilal Powell Won't Return In Week 7
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (neck) left the game early in Week 7 against the Vikings and will not return. Powell ran the ball five times for 20 yards and caught one pass for five yards before exiting. With Powell out the rest of the way, Isaiah Crowell should see most of the... Read More
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Blake Bortles Benched In Week 7
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has been benched in Week 7 against the Texans in favor of Cody Kessler. Bortles was just 6-for-12 for 61 yards and two lost fumbles before being benched. He's had two terrible games in a row and will now give way to Kessler. Even if Bortles gets the start in... Read More
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Erik Swoope Injured Against Bills
Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope (knee) left the game early in Week 7 against the Bills and is questionable to return. Swoope caught his only target for a 17-yard touchdown before leaving this game, so he rewarded fantasy owners that were desperate enough to start him. Eric Ebron will remain the main pass-catching tight... Read More
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Keke Coutee Injures Hamstring Sunday
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee (hamstring) aggravated his hamstring injury in Week 7 against the Jaguars and is questionable to return. Coutee caught just one of his three targets for three yards before leaving with his injury. The impressive rookie has a lot of upside, but he's a shaky WR4/flex behind DeAndre Hopkins... Read More
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Sony Michel Carted Off Against Bears
New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (ankle, leg) was carted to the locker room in Week 7 against the Bears. Michel had three carries for 24 yards and a 13-yard reception before leaving the game. It's a serious concern, as Michel has been the team's early-down back and has looked great over the... Read More
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LeSean McCoy Ruled Out After Head Injury
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (head) has been ruled out of Week 7 against the Colts after suffering a head injury on the team's first drive of the game. McCoy had two carries for just one yard before getting hurt. It's the worst possible scenario for those that started McCoy this weekend. With him... Read More
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LeSean McCoy Being Evaluated For Head Injury
Updating a previous report, Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (head) left the game in the first quarter in Week 7 against the Colts and is being evaluated for a head injury. It was previously thought that McCoy suffered a lower leg injury on the second play of the game when he limped off after... Read More
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