Miguel Cabrera Takes Swings

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is slowly progressing toward returning to his team before the end of the season. Cabrera took between 40 and 50 swings a few days ago and participated in a full batting practice session on Friday. The future Hall of Famer could be nearing a return to the Detroit […]

Anthony Rizzo Could Be Activated By Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) took live batting practice ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Rizzo has been sidelined since Aug. 31 with migraines and lower back soreness. The veteran infielder could possibly be ready to be activated from the injured list as early as Sunday. […]

DJ LeMahieu Takes Swings Friday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) tracked pitches and took some swings in the batting cage ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. LeMahieu has been on the injured list since early September with a toe injury but his ability to ramp up baseball activities is a good sign. The […]

Harrison Bader Could Be Activated By Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (heel) is planning to play the outfield in rehab games on Saturday and Sunday. Bader has been down with plantar fasciitis since June, back when he was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. If all goes smoothly for Bader, he could be on track to be activated from […]

Luis Severino Expected To Return To Rotation Wednesday

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) is expected to return to the rotation for a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Severino has been sidelined since straining his right lat in July. He will not have a full workload against the Pirates, as he's expected to throw around 65 pitches. Severino has made […]

Steelers Defense Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense was fantastic in a Week 1 win, notching seven sacks and forcing five turnovers. They draw another plus matchup in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. New England managed just seven points against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and quarterback Mac Jones (back, illness) will […]

Chris Boswell's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell made three of his four field goals in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Boswell will look for another multiple-field goal game in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. The Patriots were generous to fantasy kickers in 2021, allowing the eighth-most […]

Pat Freiermuth's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth led his team with 75 receiving yards in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. The second-year tight end showed nice chemistry with new quarterback Mitch Trubisky, drawing 10 targets, good for second on the team. Freiermuth will look to keep it going at home against […]

George Pickens' Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens garnered plenty of attention based on his productive preseason but he didn't fare as well in his regular-season debut, catching just one ball for three yards. The rookie wideout will look to bounce back in a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. On the positive […]

Chase Claypool's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool saw a surprising six carries for 36 yards to lead his team in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Claypool didn't fare as well through the air, however, finishing with four catches for just 18 yards. The third-year wideout will look to break out in […]

Diontae Johnson's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson finished Week 1 with seven catches for 55 yards on 12 targets. Even more importantly, Johnson showed that he was over a preseason shoulder injury and has not popped up on the injury report following practice on Wednesday or Thursday leading up to a Week 2 matchup with the […]

Jaylen Warren's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren was a popular waiver pickup following Week 1 after starting running back Najee Harris (foot) left the season opener with a foot injury. Fantasy managers who added Warren are likely going to have to wait to deploy the rookie in fantasy lineups as Harris practiced fully on Thursday and […]

Najee Harris Practices Fully On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (foot) got in a full practice on Thursday as his team gears up for a home matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 2. Harris left his team's Week 1 matchup early with a foot injury and practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, but his upgrade on […]

Should I Add Donovan Peoples-Jones After His Week 1 Performance?

The Cleveland Browns addressed their wide receiver room by acquiring star wideout Amari Cooper from the Cowboys in an off-season trade. That being said, they entered 2022 with a hole at the No. 2 receiver spot. Donovan Peoples-Jones turned in an impressive Week 1 performance that may be a sign that he will be the […]

Mitch Trubisky's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky turned in a pedestrian outing in a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Trubisky averaged just 5.1 yards per pass attempt in his debut with Pittsburgh in the overtime victory. He will look for a bigger game in Week 2 when he faces off against the New […]

Browns Defense Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, notching four sacks and forcing one turnover. Cleveland will look to keep it going as they draw a plus matchup at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns enter the game installed as 6.5-point home favorites […]

Cade York's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns rookie kicker Cade York made quite an impression in his NFL debut in Week 1, booting a 58-yard, game-winning field goal with 13 seconds left to help beat the Carolina Panthers. York will look for more success in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns shouldn't have […]

David Njoku's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a quiet game in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers, catching just one ball for seven yards. The explosive tight end will look to bounce back at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. Njoku draws an exploitable matchup as the Jets struggled […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones' Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones showed nice chemistry with new quarterback Jacoby Brissett in Week 1, finishing with six catches for 60 yards on a team-high 11 targets. Peoples-Jones will look to continue his success in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets struggled against the pass in […]

Amari Cooper's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper had a quiet debut with his new team, posting just three catches for 17 yards on six targets in Week 1. Cooper will look to bounce back at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Browns went run-heavy with Jacoby Brissett under center in Week 1 […]

Kareem Hunt's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt had a big game in Week 1, finding the end zone twice and posting 70 all-purpose yards. Hunt will look for another strong performance in a Week 2 home matchup against the New York Jets. The Jets were solid against the run in Week 1, allowing the Baltimore Ravens' […]

Nick Chubb's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb got his 2022 season off to a fast start, rushing 22 times for 141 yards in a Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Chubb will look for more success at home against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets were able to slow down the Baltimore […]

Jacoby Brissett's Week 2 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett played mistake-free football in his Week 1 debut with his new team, although he finished with just 147 passing yards and one touchdown. Brissett will look to keep it going in a home matchup against the New York Jets in Week 2. The Jets were generous to Baltimore Ravens quarterback […]

Marlon Mack Signed To San Francisco Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent running back Marlon Mack to their practice squad on Monday. Mack was released by the Houston Texans last week and will now provide some depth for a 49ers team that lost Elijah Mitchell to injury for at least two months. Mack will start out behind Jeff Wilson Jr., Jordan […]

Elijah Mitchell Placed On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) was placed on injured reserve by the team on Tuesday. Mitchell sprained his MCL during Week 1's loss to the Chicago Bears and is expected to need at least eight weeks to recover from the injury. Look for the 49ers to lean on veteran Jeff Wilson Jr. […]

Keenan Allen Misses Tuesday's Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday. Allen left his team's Week 1 game against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half with the injury and did not return to action. Although an MRI did not show major issues with the hamstring, his missed practice on Tuesday is […]

Is Jamaal Williams A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 2? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Detroit Lions entered the 2022 season with D'Andre Swift installed as their starting running back and Jamaal Williams expected to serve as his backup. Both Swift and Williams came up big in a Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with the latter rushing 11 times for 28 yards and two touchdowns while adding […]

Tony Gonsolin Still Experiencing Forearm Soreness

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Sunday but he is still reportedly experiencing soreness in his right forearm. Gonsolin has been sidelined since August 29 with a strained forearm. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that he is confident that Gonsolin will be back by the playoffs, although he went […]

Matt Ammendola Signs With Chiefs Practice Squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former New York Jets kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad on Monday. Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker injured his ankle during a Week 1 win over the Arizona Cardinals and his status is questionable for Week 2's Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If Butker isn't ready to […]

T.J. Watt Could Return In Six Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt (pectoral) got some good news on his pectoral injury on Monday. It is believed that Watt will not need surgery and the injury will not end his season, although he is still getting additional medical opinions. Watt could be able to return to the field in as few as […]