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Travis Shaw, Erik Kratz Starting Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw and catcher Erik Kratz are both in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu. Shaw is playing second base and hitting sixth, while Kratz is behind the plate and is hitting seventh. Neither player has ever faced Ryu. Shaw hit […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoYasiel Puig, Austin Barnes Starting In Game 2
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig and catcher Austin Barnes are starting in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against Brewers left-hander Wade Miley on Saturday. Cody Bellinger and Yasmani Grandal will start on the bench. Puig is in right field and is hitting seventh, while Barnes is behind the plate and batting […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMitch Moreland Makes ALCS Roster
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) will be on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Astros despite dealing with a sore hamstring that he aggravated in Game 2 of the Division Series. Moreland said he thinks he can contribute despite not being able to run at regular speed. Expect […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDerrick Willies Placed On Injured Reserve
The Cleveland Browns placed rookie wide receiver Derrick Willies (collarbone) on Injured Reserve on Saturday after he broke his collarbone in practice on Friday. Breshad Perriman was signed to the active roster in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for Willies, as he made an impact in the team's Week 5 overtime win and […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrowns Sign Breshad Perriman
The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent wide receiver Breshad Perriman to their active roster on Saturday, according to a source. Perriman was a massive first-round bust for the Ravens, but he'll now provide the Browns with some depth with Derrick Willies (collarbone) on Injured Reserve and Rashard Higgins out two to four weeks. Jarvis Landry is […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMartavis Bryant Dealing With Flu
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (flu) is dealing with the flu but is cautiously optimistic about playing in London against the Seahawks. Bryant was added to the Week 6 injury report and is questionable to play. Bryant had his best game of the season with three catches on three targets for 91 yards in […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTrent Taylor Unlikely To Play Against Packers
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) is unlikely to play on Monday against the Packers, in the opinion of NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. Taylor missed practice both Thursday and Friday. With Dante Pettis already being ruled out early in the week as well and veteran Pierre Garcon questionable, the Niners could […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGarrett Celek Practices In Full
San Francisco 49ers tight end Garrett Celek (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice on Friday after being limited in practice on Thursday. Celek should be fine to play but will once again be off the fantasy radar while being behind George Kittle (knee), who has practiced on a limited basis the last two days. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Breida, Pierre Garcon Miss Practice Friday
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle, shoulder) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee, shoulder) both missed practice for the second straight day on Friday. Breida is highly questionable and could be dealing with a mid ankle sprain. If you own him, you should definitely be planning to be without him. Alfred Morris would […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRandall Cobb, Geronimo Allison To Be Game-Time Decisions
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy is saying that wide receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (hamstring) will both be game-time decisions against the 49ers on Monday night. It's not a certainty that either receiver will be able to play, though. With the game being on Monday night, it's much too risky to […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarlos Correa Feeling Good
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) said his back feels the best it has since he came off the disabled list late in the season. Correa returned from the DL on Aug. 10 but his just .180 (24-for-133) with two home runs and 16 RBI in 37 games to close out the regular season. The […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJosh Gordon Developing Relationship With Tom Brady
New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon described his growing bond with quarterback Tom Brady as a "real natural type of relationship." The Patriots traded for Gordon on Sept. 17 and placed his locker next to Brady's. Gordon has played only 18 snaps apiece in the last two games but caught a 34-yard touchdown on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGiants To Stick With Eli Manning
The New York Giants plan to stick with quarterback Eli Manning despite a 1-5 start to their season after losing 34-13 to the Eagles on Thursday night. The aging quarterback has six touchdowns and six turnovers in six games on the year and completed just 24 of 43 passes for 281 yards and an interception […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJimmy Graham Back To Full Practice Friday
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) was back to a full practice on Friday after being held out on Thursday. Graham will suit up on Monday night against the 49ers in a good matchup. Green Bay could once again be without receivers Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (concussion, hamstring), so that would […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMitch Moreland Confident He'll Be On ALCS Roster
Boston Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland (hamstring) felt healthy after his workout on Friday and is confident he'll be included on the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Astros. Moreland injured himself in Game 2 of the Division Series against the Yankees and didn't play in the final two games. He'll […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJaguars Signing Ereck Flowers
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent offensive tackle Ereck Flowers on Friday. Backup left tackle Josh Wells (groin) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He had started three games in place of left tackle Cam Robinson (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 2. Flowers was a first-round bust with the Giants and was cut after […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCaleb Sturgis Questionable For Week 6
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) was limited in practice all week and is questionable to play in Week 6 against the Browns. The Bolts signed Mike Badgley earlier this week, so there's a real chance Sturgis won't play in this one. If you own Sturgis, it'd be wise to look for other options […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGreg Zuerlein Ruled Out
Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Broncos. Zuerlein is getting close to a return, though, so he could be back as soon as Week 7. As soon as he's back Zuerlein will be in play as a high-end fantasy kicker for one of the best […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDeMarcus Lawrence To Play With Harness
Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder), who said he has been playing with a torn labrum in his shoulder for the last two years, is listed as questionable to play in Week 6 against the Jaguars. He said his shoulder popped out of socket in Week 5 and he was in severe pain on […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoChase Edmonds Questionable For Week 6
Arizona Cardinals backup running back Chase Edmonds (back) was added to the injury report on Friday as a limited practice participant and is questionable to play in Week 6 against the Vikings. Edmonds hasn't done much this year behind David Johnson, carrying the ball 14 times for 39 yards (2.8 yards per carry) with nine […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDeshaun Watson Questionable Against Bills
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (chest) was limited in practice all week and is questionable for Week 6 against the Bills. Watson is fully expected to play and has a great matchup in Buffalo's defense. Watson has been on a roll lately and has looked more like the rookie that broke out in 2017 before […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoHector Rondon, Joe Smith Added To ALCS Roster
Houston Astros relief pitchers Hector Rondon and Joe Smith are being added to the roster for the American League Championship Series against the Red Sox in favor of reliever Will Harris and outfielder Myles Straw. Rondon was solid for the Astros as their primary closer for much of the year, but he lost the job […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTravis Shaw Sitting Against Lefty In Game 1
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Travis Shaw is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw. Hernan Perez will draw the start at the keystone and hit fifth on Friday. Perez is simply a contrarian sleeper in DFS against the always tough Kershaw. Perez is 0-for-5 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoFour Patriots Playmakers Are Questionable
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (ankle), rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) and wide receivers Josh Gordon (hamstring) and Chris Hogan (thigh) were all limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 6 against the Chiefs on Sunday night. Hogan is really the only player in doubt, but even he should […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDerrick Willies Out After Fracturing Collarbone
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Derrick Willies (collarbone) fractured his collarbone in practice on Friday and has been ruled out for Week 6 against the Chargers. Willies will be re-evaluated next week. Willies was in line to see more snaps after serving as a hero late in the Week 5 overtime win over the Ravens. With […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEric Ebron, Darius Leonard Questionable Against Jets
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (ankle, knee, quadriceps, shin) and rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) both practiced in full on Friday but are questionable for Week 6 against the Jets. We expect both to play this Sunday, but Ebron could be limited with the various injuries he's dealing with. Even with the threat of […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDeonte Thompson, Brice Butler Questionable
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Deonte Thompson (hamstring) and Brice Butler (groin) were both added to the injury report on Friday as limited practice participants and are questionable for Week 6 against the Jaguars. Both Thompson and Butler are depth for what has become the league's worst receiving corps. Thompson has caught 11 of his 16 […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDeVante Parker, Jakeem Grant, A.J. Derby Questionable
Miami Dolphins wide receivers Devante Parker (quadriceps) and Jakeem Grant (shoulder) and tight end A.J. Derby (foot) are all questionable for Week 6 against the Bears. Parker said earlier this week that he had no idea if he'd play. He's only suited up for one game this year and isn't a realistic starting option even […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrandin Cooks, Cooper Kupp Expected To Play
Los Angeles Rams wide receivers Brandin Cooks (concussion) and Cooper Kupp (concussion) both practiced in full on Friday, and head coach Sean McVay said he expects both receivers to be cleared to play on Saturday. The Rams should have all three receivers -- Robert Woods, Cooks and Kupp -- healthy for Week 6 against the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMo Alie-Cox Added To Active Roster
The Indianapolis Colts added tight end Mo Alie-Cox from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday, signaling that Eric Ebron might not be ready for a full workload if he plays in Week 6 against the Jets. Alie-Cox had one catch for 17 yards back in Week 4. Safety Matthias Farley was put […]
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