Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober Could Start Game 1 Against Astros

The Minnesota Twins haven't announced who will start for them in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros, but the likeliest candidates are right-hander Joe Ryan, who was scheduled to start Game 3 of the wild-card series against the Toronto Blue Jays, and righty Bailey Ober, who looked […]

Joey Votto Wants To Continue Playing

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto isn't ready to hang up his cleats. "I want to play again...at least one more year," Votto said on The Dan Patrick Show on Friday. Votto would like to continue to play for the Reds, but he would consider playing elsewhere if Cincinnati is ready to move on. The […]

Byron Buxton Unlikely To Return For ALDS

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton (knee, hamstring) remains hopeful of joining the team for the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros, but at this point he's unlikely to be on the roster while rehabbing a sore right knee that has sidelined him since early August. For every half step Buxton takes in […]

Khari Blasingame Forced Into Action Thursday Night

Chicago Bears running back Khari Blasingame was forced into action in the Thursday night win over the Washington Commanders due to injuries to Khalil Herbert (ankle), rookie Roschon Johnson (concussion) and Travis Homer (hamstring). Blasingame finished the 40-20 win with eight carries for 26 yards. He was not targeted at all in the passing game. […]

Antonio Gibson Has His Best Game Thursday Night

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson didn't see a single carry in the 40-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football, but he still managed to post his best performance of the year. Gibson saw six targets in the passing game and caught four of them for 64 yards, which was third on […]

D.J. Reed Ruled Out For Week 5

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (concussion) has been ruled out for the Week 5 contest on the road against the Denver Broncos. Reed was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol this week, so he'll look to do so next week ahead of the Week 6 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Defensive back Brandin […]

Falcons Unlikely To Have Quick Hook With Desmond Ridder

AtlantaFalcons.com's Scott Bair doesn't think Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith will have a quick hook with young quarterback Desmond Ridder. Ridder will be making only his ninth start in the NFL in Week 5 against the Houston Texans, and the Falcons have a commitment to developing Ridder for the long-term. Backup Taylor Heinicke could […]

Von Miller Says It's "A Safe Bet" He Plays In London

Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) gave it a 94.5 percent chance that he makes his season debut on Sunday in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller said it's "a safe bet" that he will be out there in Week 5. The Bills will have to officially activate Miller from the Physically Unable to Perform […]

Dolphins Acquire Chase Claypool From Bears

The Miami Dolphins acquired wide receiver Chase Claypool and a seventh-round draft pick in 2025 from the Chicago Bears on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2025, according to league sources. Claypool quickly wore out his welcome in Chicago after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers midseason last year. The 25-year-old Notre Dame […]

Khalil Herbert Says He'll Be "Fine"

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (ankle) said after the Thursday night win over the Washington Commanders that he'll be "fine" after he injured his ankle in the 40-20 victory. Herbert wouldn't specify the nature of his injury but admitted it looked bad. Before leaving the game, he had 10 carries for 76 yards. Rookie […]

Cooper Kupp Expected To Play In Week 5

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, barring any setbacks, according to sources. The Rams are being cautious with their star wideout, though, keeping him on a count at practice. However, Kupp reportedly feels good enough to extend for the football […]

Broncos Defense Has Favorable Matchup Against Jets

The Denver Broncos defense has the dubious distinction of allowing a league-high 37.5 points per game heading into a favorable Week 5 matchup at home against the New York Jets, mainly because of their 70-point fiasco against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. They've also allowed a league-high 461.5 total yards per game and a […]

Wil Lutz A Sleeper Streaming Option At Kicker

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz missed a field goal and an extra point in his debut with the team in the season opener, but since then he's made all five of his field-goal attempts and all nine of his extra-point tries in three games. Heading into Week 5 against the New York Jets in Denver, […]

Adam Trautman Belongs On The Waiver Wire

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman should be as far away from fantasy rosters as possible after failing to catch any of his four targets over the last three games. Trautman caught all five of his targets in his Broncos debut in the season opener for 34 yards after Greg Dulcich (hamstring) went down with […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Remains A Boom-Or-Bust Deep-League Flex Play

Believe it or not, Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. leads the team with 242 receiving yards through the first four weeks. He's done it on just nine receptions (11 targets) and is averaging a healthy 26.9 yards per catch as a speedy big-play threat down the field. Mims has also scored a […]

Jerry Jeudy Should Play After Full Practice

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (knee) is back on the injury report for Week 5 with a knee injury. He was limited in practice on Wednesday, but a return to a full practice on Thursday puts him on track to play this Sunday in a difficult matchup against the New York Jets. Jeudy is […]

Courtland Sutton Has Difficult Matchup Ahead

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton has exceeded expectations through the first four weeks of the 2023 season, checking in as the WR18 in half-PPR scoring with three touchdowns in four games played. He leads the team in receptions (20) and targets (28), is second in receiving yards (216) and is tied for the lead […]

Samaje Perine Could See More Work In Week 5

Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine was expected to have a much bigger workload early on in his first season in Denver. He has carried the ball 18 times for 66 yards (3.67 yards per carry) and has 11 catches for 95 yards. Undrafted rookie Jaleel McLaughlin has so far outshined the 28-year-old. Perine could […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Could Have Elevated Role Against Jets

Denver Broncos undrafted rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin was a popular waiver-wire pickup this week after leading Denver's backfield in the Week 4 win over the Chicago Bears because of Javonte Williams' (quadriceps) injury. McLaughlin saw a season-high seven carries for 72 yards (10.29 yards per tote) and added three receptions (three targets) for 32 […]

Russell Wilson Has Shy-Away Matchup In Week 5

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has so far looked rejuvenated in head coach Sean Payton's offense through four weeks. He's been a top-10 fantasy QB with a 67.4 completion percentage, 1,104 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. The offense hasn't been the issue in Denver, which is huge considering how badly they struggled under […]

Victor Arano Elects Free Agency

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Victor Arano (shoulder) cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and elected free agency, according to a source. He was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right-shoulder strain in March and didn't pitch at all in 2023 after having surgery. The 28-year-old will have to prove he's healthy before […]

Khalil Herbert, Travis Homer Injured Thursday Night

Chicago Bears running backs Khalil Herbert (ankle) and Travis Homer (hamstring) were both injured in Thursday night's game against the Washington Commanders and are questionable to return. Herbert's right ankle had to be taped after he was injured in the third quarter. Rookie Roschon Johnson (concussion) was already ruled out with a concussion, so Chicago's […]

Lance Lynn's Playoff Role Undecided

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Lance Lynn was scheduled to throw four innings in a simulated game on Thursday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The earliest Lynn would be able to pitch in the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks would be in Game 3 next week, but Roberts isn't committing to a specific […]

Bobby Miller Lined Up For Game 2 Against Arizona

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Bobby Miller is in line to start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in LA on Monday. Veteran right-hander Lance Lynn is in play to start Game 3. Lefty Clayton Kershaw is kicking off the series on the mound for the Blue on Saturday. […]

Gabriel Moreno Will Return For NLDS Game 1

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (head) will be back behind the plate for Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Moreno took a backswing to the head while catching in the second inning on Wednesday in Game 2 of the wild-card series and […]

Dane Dunning Likely To Start Game 1 Of ALDS

Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is likely to start in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday in Baltimore against the Orioles. The Rangers didn't need Dunning in their two-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays in the wild-card series, so he'll be well-rested and ready to go this weekend in his […]

Von Miller Makes The Trip To London

Buffalo Bills star pass-rusher Von Miller (knee) is making the trip to London with his teammates, and his first two practices back gave him no issues, according to sources. Miller missed the first four games of the year while on the Physically Unable to Perform list, but he has a shot to make his season […]

Cooper Kupp Practices In Full Thursday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) was a full participant in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. All signs are pointing to Kupp being officially activated from Injured Reserve before the team's Week 5 contest against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 30-year-old has looked much better in practice this week after missing […]

Merrill Kelly To Start Game 1 Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will get the start for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on the road on Saturday. Kelly wasn't needed in the team's two-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the wild-card series. The 34-year-old is rolling coming into his first postseason start […]

Cardinals Sign Damien Williams To Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams to their practice squad on Thursday. The Cardinals are looking for some more running back depth with Keaontay Ingram currently dealing with a neck injury. Ingram was inactive for the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, so rookie Emari Demercado was […]