2 mins agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) was able to return to the practice field on Friday and is expected to play on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders in Week 12. Lamb is dealing with multiple injuries this week. He practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday before being downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. While he could be listed as questionable on Friday's final injury report, fantasy managers should leave the team's WR1 in their starting fantasy lineups for this weekend with a favorable matchup on tap. Lamb's fantasy upside the rest of the year took a hit with the season-ending injury to quarterback
Dak Prescott (hamstring), but Lamb was able to catch eight of 12 targets for 93 yards in last week's loss to the Houston Texans with
Cooper Rush leading the offense. Treat Lamb as a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 moving forward.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
8 mins agoComing off back-to-back excellent games, the Houston Texans defense/special teams has a chance for another big performance with a home date against the bottom-tier offense of the Tennessee Titans in Week 12. Houston hasn't allowed more than 24 points since Week 3, and in their past two games, they have forced seven turnovers and scored a touchdown. Now comes a Titans offense that ranks at or near the bottom of the NFL in passing first downs (31st), interceptions (tied for 32nd), net yards per attempt (27th), offensive penalties (31st), and scoring percentage (30th). Any fantasy managers holding the Texans should be starting them against Tennessee.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
10 mins agoThe Tennessee Titans are placing cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) on Injured Reserve on Friday due to a quadriceps injury that has already kept him out of action for the last five weeks. The Titans acquired Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs in the offseason and signed him to a four-year, $76.4 million deal. Tennessee's secondary has surprisingly been pretty good without the 27-year-old defensive back in the fold lately, but he'll certainly be missed. At this point in the year, it might be more of a long shot that he'll be able to make it back before the end of the season. Sneed will now have to miss at least four more games and he won't be eligible to come back until Week 16 versus the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. In his first five games with the Titans earlier this year, Sneed recorded 23 tackles (19 solo) without an interception.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
17 mins agoTennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said that running back
Tyjae Spears (concussion) will not play in Week 12 against the division-rival Houston Texans on Sunday after missing practice all week. Spears suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and was unable to clear the league's concussion protocol in time to play this weekend. His absence means that lead runner
Tony Pollard will have some more fantasy upside in a bad matchup against Houston. Meanwhile,
Julius Chestnut will have a more substantial role as the change-of-pace option behind Pollard in Tennessee's backfield. It remains to be seen if Spears will be able to clear the concussion protocol next week in time to play the Washington Commanders in Week 13. The 23-year-old has mostly taken a back seat to Pollard in 2024, seeing 43 carries for 161 yards and a TD while catching 17 passes for 88 yards.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
18 mins agoDallas Cowboys kicker
Brandon Aubrey has been one of the lone bright spots for the team this season. The 29-year-old did miss a 40-yard kick on Monday night, but he drilled a 53-yarder and a 64-yarder that was wiped off of the board due to an unnecessary roughness penalty. Aubrey's leg has arguably been Dallas' best offensive weapon this year. The star kicker faces a solid matchup this week against Washington although with the way Dallas' offense is trending, he is a tough start. He can be considered for lineups but there are better options out there, especially with
CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) potentially missing this weekend's contest.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
21 mins agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) will return to face the New York Giants in Week 12 this Sunday after missing the last three games with a right-hamstring injury. When asked how much the Bucs will use Evans in his return this weekend, head coach Todd Bowles said, "We'll play him as long as he's healthy and fresh. If he needs to be in there, he'll be in there, but we'll get him out when we have to." It sounds like the future Hall of Famer could have his reps capped somewhat, depending on how he's feeling during the game, but fantasy managers will want to throw him back into their lineups in all leagues.
Chris Godwin (ankle) is out for the season, which means Evans could handle even more targets than he did before his injury. Before getting hurt, Evans was averaging 11.8 half-PPR fantasy points a game, ranking him 21st among all wideouts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
23 mins agoThe Dallas Cowboys defense continues to be one of the worst units fantasy-wise, as they have averaged 33.2 points surrendered over the last five games. That trajectory should not change on Sunday as they travel to face the Washington Commanders, who are in need of a get-right game. Even with a multitude of teams on bye this week, the Dallas defense is not a viable option for lineups. Look elsewhere for your fantasy defense.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
32 mins agoDallas Cowboys second-year tight end
Luke Schoonmaker is coming off of the most productive game of his career after
Jake Ferguson (concussion) left early. Ferguson is trending towards missing Sunday's game against Washington, meaning Schoonmaker will likely again form a committee at tight end with rookie
Brevyn Spann-Ford. With
CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) also banged up and potentially missing the game, there will be plenty of targets to spread around against a mediocre Washington pass defense. Schoonmaker is a viable option at a thin tight end position amidst a plethora of bye weeks.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
33 mins agoCarolina Panthers rookie wide receiver
Jalen Coker (quadriceps) popped up on the Week 12 injury report and missed practice on Friday with a quad injury. The Panthers listed him as questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. Given the fact that the 23-year-old's injury occurred in the final practice of the week, he may be on the wrong side of questionable for this weekend. The good news for the Panthers is that veteran
Adam Thielen (hamstring), although also listed as questionable, is expected to play against KC for the first time since Week 3. If Coker plays, he won't be a recommended flex play in deep fantasy leagues with the return of Thielen. Coker has caught 17 of his 26 targets for 263 yards and one TD in his first seven NFL games. If he's ruled out on Sunday,
David Moore would be in line to serve as Carolina's WR3.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Panthers.com
40 mins agoCarolina Panthers kicker
Eddy Pineiro (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Week 12 on Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a left-knee injury that he suffered in Germany during the overtime celebration in the win over the New York Giants in Week 10, according to head coach Dave Canales. However, Canales also said Pineiro had two good practices this week coming out of the bye and is expected to play this weekend. The 29-year-old probably won't be 100 percent on Sunday, though, and fantasy managers should be looking to avoid him against one of the better defenses in the league in KC. Carolina's inconsistent offense has only provided Pineiro with 13 field-goal attempts (31st in the NFL) in 2024 and 17 extra-point opportunities (tied for 21st). Continue to avoid Pineiro as a fantasy kicker.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
42 mins agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver
Jalen Tolbert has not had more than four receptions since Week 5 and has also only recorded one touchdown in that span, but the third-year receiver could be back on the fantasy radar on Sunday as the Cowboys take on the Washington Commanders. Wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb (back, shoulder) is banged up and could miss the contest, while tight end
Jake Ferguson (concussion) is unlikely to play.
Brandin Cooks (knee) is trending towards returning, meaning he and Tolbert could be the top two pass catchers for quarterback
Cooper Rush on Sunday. Even if Lamb is ruled out, Tolbert remains a deep league dart throw given that it is unclear how the passing volume would shake out.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
46 mins agoAfter missing practice all week, Carolina Panthers running back
Miles Sanders (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Sanders said he's dealing with a severely sprained ankle that he suffered in the Week 10 loss to the New York Giants in Germany, which means he may not be ready to return for Week 13 to face the division-rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His fantasy stock is taking another hit with rookie
Jonathon Brooks (knee) fully expected to make his NFL debut this weekend against the Chiefs after recovering from an ACL tear that he suffered in 2023 in his final collegiate season at Texas. Brooks will serve as the change-of-pace back behind starter
Chuba Hubbard on Sunday and most likely for the rest of the 2024 season, relegating Sanders to the RB3 role whenever he recovers from his ankle injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Panthers.com
50 mins agoDallas Cowboys running back
Rico Dowdle is one of the lone healthy players on the offense heading into Week 13. Despite Dallas' struggles running the ball behind a young offensive line, Dowdle grades as a flex option this week against a Washington defense that surrenders the sixth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Dowdle could see even more touches than usual if star receiver
CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) misses Sunday's tilt, making him a high-end flex option. His ceiling is limited due to Dallas' offensive struggles, but Dowdle should be started in most formats with loads of byes across the league.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
55 mins agoPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that quarterback
Jalen Hurts (ankle) is "good to go" for the Week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. Hurts received some extra treatment on his ankle on Wednesday and was listed as limited in practice, but he returned to a full practice session on Thursday and was never expected to be in danger of missing the Week 12 contest. Although he did score his 11th rushing touchdown of the year (leads all QBs) in last Thursday night's win over the division-rival Washington Commanders, Hurts was overshadowed by running back
Saquon Barkley and will be looking to bounce back in a plus matchup against LA in primetime. The 26-year-old signal-caller is the QB3 in overall fantasy points through 11 weeks and is a must-start in all fantasy lineups. There's a good chance he'll score another TD on the ground this weekend.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
57 mins agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver
Adam Thielen (hamstring) and tight end
Tommy Tremble (back) will play this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Mike Kaye of The Observer. Thielen has been on the injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tremble has been held out of action for the past two weeks. Fantasy managers should expect Thielen to operate as a full-time option in a young Carolina receiving room. Tremble should be expected to split time with rookie tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders. Theilen could be worth a look as a low-end flex option in deeper formats, as the Panthers will likely be trailing against the Chiefs, while Tremble should be left out of all lineups given his uncertain playing time.
UPDATE: Thielen is listed as questionable but is expected to play on Sunday.--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Mike Kaye
58 mins agoDallas Cowboys quarterback
Cooper Rush has struggled to get the offense moving in his two starts, leaving the door open for quarterback
Trey Lance to potentially get some playing time in the coming weeks. Rush did throw for 354 yards on 55 pass attempts last week given the nature of the game, but most of his fantasy production came in garbage time. If Dallas is blown out again like they are projected to be, Rush may cede those late-game snaps to Lance. Rush also may be without his top two pass-catchers, with
CeeDee Lamb (back, foot) missing Thursday's practice and
Jake Ferguson (concussion) trending towards missing. Dallas takes on Washington on Sunday and even though it is a solid matchup for opposing quarterbacks, Rush should be avoided.
--Brant Henson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
1 hour agoCarolina Panthers rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) is set to make his NFL debut this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to David Newton of ESPN. The second-round selection in this year's NFL draft has been sidelined all season due to suffering a torn ACL last November during his final season at Texas. Brooks was able to log three consecutive full practice sessions this week, which suggests he may be given a solid workload in his NFL debut. However, the 21-year-old will likely split time with presumed No.1 option
Chuba Hubbard during the remainder of the season, limiting each other's fantasy ceiling. For now, fantasy managers should still view Hubbard as a solid RB2, with Brooks projecting it as a low-end flex option, facing a tough Kansas City run defense.
UPDATE: Brooks is listed as questionable but is expected to play on Sunday.--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: David Newton
1 hour agoNew York Mets relief pitcher
Dedniel Nunez (forearm) is progressing well from a strained right flexor tendon after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection. Nunez was once at risk of needing surgery for his injury, but he's going to work out with the Tigres del Licey of the Dominican Winter League and could even make some appearances in that league if he continues to progress. It's really good news for the 28-year-old high-leverage arm after he missed the majority of the second half in 2024 due to the injury. If Nunez is able to avoid any setbacks once he begins ramping back up this offseason, he should be ready for spring training and the start of the 2025 campaign. When healthy, he was great out of New York's bullpen with a 2.31 ERA, 48 strikeouts and only eight walks in 35 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
1 hour agoPhiladelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was not seen at Friday's practice, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Smith has been unable to practice all week and is now in danger of missing this weekend's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend, as he will likely carry an injury designation. The former first-round pick has struggled to find consistency this season, as he has scored at least 15.0 PPR points on six occasions but fell under double-digits in the other three. If Smith cannot play, fantasy managers should expect
A.J. Brown to see a heavy dose of targets, with tight end
Dallas Goedert likely operating as the No.2 pass-catching open.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Zach Berman
1 hour agoBrooklyn Nets guard
Cam Thomas (back) is dealing with lower back tightness, but has been upgraded from probable to available on Friday. He'll take part in the NBA Cup game against the Philadelphia 76ers and help the team make the knockout stages. Thomas is putting up career highs across almost all categories this season while the Nets embrace their rebuild. He's posting 24.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 2.9 threes per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoNew York Giants rookie wide receiver
Malik Nabers (groin) was not seen during Friday's practice, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Duggan reported that the LSU standout is dealing with the same groin issue he had earlier in the season during Week 7. However, Nabers was able to suit up that week and did not miss any time due to it. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the weekend in case he faces another setback. The former first-round pick has shown elite upside throughout his rookie campaign, as he has averaged an impressive 17.4 PPR points per game while playing on a struggling offensive unit. If Nabers can suit up this weekend, fantasy managers should feel confident starting him in all formats as a low-end WR1.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Dan Duggan
1 hour agoLos Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani (shoulder), who was just named the 2024 National League MVP unanimously on Thursday night, is in the early stages of his recovery from arthroscopic surgery to fix a labrum tear in his left shoulder. "We've already removed the stitches," Ohtani said. "The current goal is to bring back my range of motion. Today we started working on core and we're slowly ramping up right now." He had surgery on Nov. 5. Ohtani didn't pitch at all in 2024 after rehabbing from right-elbow surgery in September of 2023. The 30-year-old's goal is still to be ready for Opening Day in 2025 as both a pitcher and hitter, although he's taking his time in his rehab this offseason. Ohtani became the first 50-homer, 50-steal player in MLB history in 2024 and will also be highly coveted in fantasy as a starting pitcher in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Associated Press
1 hour agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) was a late addition to the injury report ahead of their Friday night game against the Brooklyn Nets. The former MVP is listed as questionable due to left knee injury management. Usually, injury management is the reason he misses back-to-back games, but the team hasn't played since Wednesday and their next game after this one is on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for any updates leading up to the 7:00 PM game time. If he's unable to play,
Andre Drummond will start again with
Guerschon Yabusele getting big minutes too.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
1 hour agoTabatha Ricci is set to face off against former title challenger Yan Xiaonan in the co-main event of UFC Macau. Her last two wins have been decision wins over Tecia Pennington and Angela Hill. She joined the UFC in 2021, and after losing her debut to Manon Fiorot, Ricci has gone 6-1. Ricci enters the fight as the underdog as DraftKings has her at a salary of $7,400. While in her UFC career of eight bouts, she's averaging 77.9 fantasy points per fight.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
1 hour agoHouston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) logged three practice sessions this week and is set to return this weekend to face the Tennessee Titans, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The former No.3 overall selection of the 2023 NFL Draft missed the past two games with this ankle injury but is expected to return in this divisional tilt. Before the injury, the sophomore edge rusher tallied 27 tackles (20 solo), 7.5 sacks and one pass deflection. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should view Anderson as a solid option for sacks this weekend. In addition, with Anderson set to return, the Texans are shaping up to be an elite streaming option facing an inconsistent Tennessee offense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Wilson
2 hours agoYan Xiaonan will look to get back in the win column when she faces off against Tabatha Ricci in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Xiaonan is coming off a unanimous decision loss at the hands of the UFC's women's strawweight champion Zhang Weili. Prior to that bout, Xiaonan won back-to-back fights, defeating Mackenzie Dern and Jessica Andrade. DraftKings sees Xiaonan as the favorite with a salary of $8,800. Throughout her UFC career of 11 bouts, she averages 71.4 fantasy points per contest.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
2 hours agoBrooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (back) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old has battled a handful of injuries already this year, so returning from his three-game absence is great news. His minutes have fluctuated a lot, and he has only started in five of the 11 games he's played. He could be going up against a 76ers team without
Joel Embiid (questionable - knee), so his value may increase if that's the case.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 hours agoFree-agent right-hander
Hobie Harris agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets on Thursday, according to a source. Harris is mostly known for his splitter. He made his major-league debut with the Washington Nationals in 2023 and allowed 12 runs (11 earned) on 21 hits (two homers) while walking 13 and striking out nine in 19 1/3 innings out of the bullpen that year. The 31-year-old was originally a 31st-round selection by the New York Yankees in 2015 out of the University of Pittsburgh. While pitching in the Minnesota Twins' system last year, Harris went 4-6 with a 6.79 ERA and 1.84 WHIP while walking 31 and striking out 62 in 44 relief appearances covering 54 1/3 frames. Harris is most likely to open the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse as minor-league relief depth for the Mets.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
2 hours agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert (hip) is "trending in the right way," according to head coach Dan Quinn. The 28-year-old has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hip injury but is shaping up to have a good chance to return to action this weekend. This week, Seibert remained a limited participant during practice. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status during Friday's session as it may provide clarity on his availability. In his absence,
Zane Gonzalez took over starting duties. Before this injury, Seibert was enjoying a nice breakout campaign as he went 25-for-27 on attempts and a perfect 27-for-27 on extra points. If he can return to action on Sunday, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end option in all formats, as he is facing a struggling Dallas defense.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
2 hours agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) was listed as questionable while he deals with a left ankle sprain, but has since been upgraded to probable ahead of Friday's tip-off. Finney-Smith will continue to start against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers as he's been in the starting five even while fighting ankle issues. So far this season, he averages 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, and has been viable in deeper category fantasy leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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