3 days agoJacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Mac Jones completed 17-of-29 passes for 138 yards and one interception in Sunday's 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. He rushed for seven yards on his two carries. Yikes. The Jags recorded just ten first downs to the Lions' 38 and were overmatched from the start. Jones wasn't much better than his performance against the Vikings the week prior, as he has yet to throw a passing touchdown in either of his starts. In his defense, he's faced quite the gauntlet of defenses in his first taste of action since Week 12 of 2023. Still, he's averaging an abysmal 4.88 yards per attempt in his two outings. With the Jags on bye in Week 12, the door is open for QB
Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) to make a return against the Texans in Week 13 if he can heal up enough over the week off.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
3 days agoThe Chicago Cubs are hiring
Tyler Zombro as a special assistant in their front office, according to source. The 30-year-old has become one of the sport's preeminent trainers at Tread Athletics and will now work in the Cubs' organization to help improve the performance of their pitchers. Not only will the addition of Zombro hopefully improve the effectiveness of Cubs' pitchers, but he could help lure one of the top free-agent arms, right-hander
Corbin Burnes, to the Cubbies this offseason. Manager Craig Counsell also has experience working with Burnes in Milwaukee. Despite not having many big-name arms in their starting rotation and bullpen in 2024, the Cubs had a team ERA of 3.78 under manager Craig Counsell, which ranked 10th in all of baseball.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
3
days
agoCincinnati
Reds
second
baseman
Jonathan
India
is
one
of
several
hitters
that
the
Kansas
City
Royals
are
targeting
in
a
trade,
according
to
sources
briefed
on
the
team's
talks.
On
the
flip
side,
right-hander
Brady
Singerread more...
3 days agoPer head coach Antonio Pierce, the Las Vegas Raiders are sticking with quarterback
Gardner Minshew II for at least one more week. Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reported the news. The 28-year-old been extremely inconsistent and turnover-prone this year as the Raiders attempt to figure out their long-term quarterback solution. Las Vegas will line up against the Denver Broncos this Sunday in a divisional clash, and it could be Minshew's last week as the starter, with
Aidan O'Connell (thumb) eligible to return from Injured Reserve the following week. It will be interesting to see if O'Connell slots back in as the team's starter upon his return, but Minshew will get one more crack at the starting job against a stout Broncos defense at home in Week 12.
--Alex CiullaSource: Paul Gutierrez
3 days agoFree-agent left-hander
Sean Manaea is expected to reject the New York Mets' $21.05 million qualifying offer. If Manaea ends up signing elsewhere on the open market this winter, the Mets will receive draft-pick compensation. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw is looking for a more lucrative long-term deal this offseason after having a career resurgence in 2024 with the Mets. In his 32 starts, he went 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA (3.83 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP and a 184:63 K:BB in 181 2/3 innings pitched. He wasn't quite as effective in his four postseason starts in October, allowing 11 runs (10 earned) on 17 hits (three homers) while walking eight and striking out 19 in 19 innings. The key to Manaea's solid year was his ability to unlock more velocity due to mechanical tweaks. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to build on it in 2025. Fantasy managers will likely be skeptical, depending on where he lands in free agency.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Alden Gonzalez
3 days agoMLB Network's Jon Morosi likes free-agent first baseman
Christian Walker as a fit for the New York Yankees this offseason, whether or not they end up re-signing superstar outfielder
Juan Soto. The Arizona Diamondbacks extended a $21.05 million qualifying offer to Walker, so if the Yankees or any other team scoop him up, the D-backs will receive draft-pick compensation. Walker represents a nice fallback option for teams looking to add a first-base power bat this offseason that don't want to pony up to pay free-agent first baseman
Pete Alonso. The 33-year-old doesn't have the type of power upside that Alonso has, but Walker is an elite, Gold Glove-caliber defender at the cold corner and has 30-plus homers in two of the last three seasons. A move to the Bronx and the Yankees' stacked lineup would certainly give Walker more fantasy upside in 2025 and beyond.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB Network - Jon Morosi
3 days agoChicago Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (foot) is dealing with foot soreness heading into the Monday night matchup against the Detroit Pistons but has been listed as probable. The 23-year-old hasn't been as efficient this year compared to the rest of his career but has increased a handful of his numbers so far. Through 14 games, Williams averages 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.9 threes per game. He's a better asset in deeper leagues but has started to make a case for 12-team leagues recently.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3 days agoESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Dallas Cowboys have officially placed quarterback
Dak Prescott (hamstring) on injured reserve. The move was merely a formality, as it was expected that he'd miss the remainder of 2024 after suffering an avulsion fracture in his hamstring. In his absence, Dallas will continue to roll with quarterback
Cooper Rush as their starter, though for how long remains to be seen. Rush didn't have a particularly encouraging outing last weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles when he completed 13-of-23 passes for 45 yards. With fourth-year player
Trey Lance the only other active quarterback on the roster, it might be worth it for the Cowboys to see what they've got in the 24-year-old.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
3 days agoAtlanta Falcons kicker
Younghoe Koo was 2-for-2 on field goal attempts in Week 11, hitting from 41 and 51 yards out and restoring some semblance of confidence in his abilities after missing three of four chances in Week 10. Unfortunately for the Falcons, Koo's two field goals were the totality of the scoring for Atlanta, losing 38-6 on the road in Denver. Between missing seven field goals this season and the Falcon offense sputtering as of late, Koo is looking like somewhat of a risky play for the rest of the season. If you're a streamer, look to use him in more favorable matchups, and Week 13 versus the Chargers may be a decent one as L.A. has been fairly good at holding opponents out of the end zone.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoMLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Atlanta Braves have some interest in signing free-agent right-hander
Walker Buehler this winter. Left-hander
Max Fried and veteran right-hander
Charlie Morton are both free agents and may not be back in Atlanta, while right-handed ace
Spencer Strider is still recovering from right-elbow surgery that kept him sidelined for most of 2024. Buehler didn't look so great in his initial return from Tommy John surgery during the regular season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he looked much better in the postseason in October and has Kentucky roots, so a return close to home could be appealing. Morosi also mentions the Chicago Cubs as a possibility to land Buehler this offseason. The 30-year-old picked up the save in the World-Series clinching victory of the Yankees and he'll be looking to bounce back in 2025 after going 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA in 16 regular-season starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB Network - Jon Morosi
3 days agoKansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid will decide on running back
Isiah Pacheco's (fibula) status for Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers after this week of practice. Reid was discussing Pacheco and defensive end Charles Omenihu (knee) when he noted they'll "just have to see how each player does in practice this week." It's encouraging that the head coach didn't outright rule out the 25-year-old. Still, it would be nice for him to exhibit more confidence regarding the third-year back's status. Pacheco, who has been out since fracturing his fibula in Week 2, would immediately boost the Chiefs' offense and fantasy manager's lineups when he's healthy. Keep an eye on his practice participation over the next few days, as that will likely be telling of his status for Sunday's outing.
--Alex CiullaSource: Matt McMullen
3 days agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier did not receive a single carry in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos but caught a pass for the first time in four weeks, although it was for a one-yard loss. The Falcons fell behind quickly and trailed the entire game, so the running game suffered, but even when many of the starters came out of the game in the fourth quarter, it was not Allgeier who entered for
Bijan Robinson, but rookie
Jase McClellan, who received eight carries in garbage time. Had the game been closer, Allgeier likely would have been more involved, so the 24-year-old will look to get back on track in Week 13 against the Chargers. Los Angeles has been good against the run, though, so the former fifth-round draft pick will likely be in the RB3/4 range for fantasy purposes.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoMLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that the Houston Astros are interested in free-agent shortstop
Willy Adames, possibly to play third base if they cannot bring
Alex Bregman back. In addition to the Astros, Morosi lists the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays as potential suitors for Adames, who will have a robust market this offseason. The Astros are already set with
Jeremy Pena at the 6 and veteran
Jose Altuve at second, so Adames would likely move to the hot corner if he were to land in Houston. The 29-year-old reportedly has already received offers from the Dodgers and New York Mets, with the Mets offering seven years and over $160 million. A move to the Mets would also likely result in Adames shifting to third with
Francisco Lindor already entrenched at shortstop.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB Network - Jon Morosi
3 days agoFree-agent veteran outfielder
Austin Slater agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal with the Chicago White Sox on Monday. It's not the greatest landing spot for Slater in terms of fantasy purposes, but he should at least see a short-side platoon in Chicago against left-handed pitchers in 2025 on what will likely be a one-year deal. The 31-year-old right-handed-hitting outfielder has traditionally handled lefty pitchers well in his career, although he struggled against them in 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds and Baltimore Orioles, slashing .188/.310/.231 against them with one of his two home runs on the year and 11 RBI in 142 plate appearances. Slater will be hoping to bounce back offensively for the Pale Hose next season. With a low ceiling and low floor, Slater should only be considered in deep mixed and AL-only leagues in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
3 days agoPer head coach Doug Pederson, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Gabe Davis (knee) will miss the remainder of 2024 after sustaining a meniscus tear in the team's 52-6 loss to the Detroit Lions. Ian Rapoport reported the news. It's an unfortunate turn of events for the Jaguars, who are already without wide receiver
Christian Kirk (collarbone) after losing him for the season. Davis, who was in his first year with the Jaguars, will finish his season with 20 receptions, 239 yards, and two touchdowns on 42 targets. Fellow wideouts
Brian Thomas Jr.,
Parker Washington, and
Devin Duvernay project to run in three-wide-receiver sets, while tight end
Evan Engram will likely see an increase in usage.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
3
days
agoAtlanta
Falcons
tight
end
Kyle
Pitts
faded
into
obscurity
again
in
Sunday's
38-6
loss
to
the
Broncos,
catching
just
one
of
his
three
targets
for
a
paltry
nine
yards.
No
one
stood
out
on
offense
in
Denver
so
it
is
not
entirely
on
read more...
3 days agoCleveland Browns left tackle Dawand Jones (ankle) will miss the rest of the 2024 season after fracturing his left ankle in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, according to a source. Jones is expected to make a full recovery for next year, where he'll be looking to build on what has been a strong 2024 campaign. The 23-year-old had his left leg put in an air cast on Sunday before he was carted off the field in New Orleans. The fourth-rounder last year will need surgery. Jedrick Wills (knee) was inactive for the Week 11 contest, but with Jones now out for the season, Wills is expected to reclaim his starting job at left tackle if he's able to play in Week 12 against the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. If Wills is not ready, expect Germain Ifedi to protect quarterback
Jameis Winston's blind side. It's more bad news for a bad Browns offense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
3 days agoCincinnati Bengals cornerback DT Turner II (clavicle), who has taken over a starting role this year, is feared to have suffered a fractured clavicle in the Sunday night loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. Turner is getting a second opinion on Monday, but he'll likely be forced to miss the rest of the season. The 24-year-old defensive back came down hard on the turf at SoFi Stadium while breaking up a pass on Sunday night and stayed down before trainers came out to check on him. He was questionable to return to the contest but never made it back in the seven-point loss. Turner, a second-rounder last year out of Michigan, will finish his second year in the NFL with 29 tackles (24 solo) and eight pass breakups in 11 games (six starts). It's a blow to an already shaky Bengals secondary that has been dominated the last two weeks by the Ravens and Chargers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
3 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) was seen on the practice field on Monday morning for a bonus practice with the team coming out of their bye in Week 11. Evans said he could have tried to push through and play in Week 10 against the San Francisco 49ers, but Week 12 against the New York Giants after the bye was his target all along. Barring a setback once official practices begin on Wednesday, it looks like Evans will be back this Sunday for fantasy managers. A right-hamstring strain kept the 31-year-old future Hall of Fame pass-catcher out of action for the team's last three games. With
Chris Godwin (ankle) done for the year, Evans will operate as Tampa's clear-cut WR1 the rest of the way. Evans will draw more attention from opposing defenses, but he should receive plenty of volume to make him a must-start in fantasy once he's back.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
3 days agoAccording to a team source, "everything right now is pointing for him to play" in reference to Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb's (back, shoulder) status for Monday night's contest against the Houston Texans. Lamb was already dealing with a shoulder injury but also popped up as questionable for the Week 11 game after suffering a back injury in practice on Saturday. Barring a setback with his back during pre-game warmups, the 25-year-old should be active against Houston, where he should serve as quarterback
Cooper Rush's top target in the passing game. In the first game without
Dak Prescott (hamstring) in last week's blowout loss to the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, Lamb had six catches for just 21 yards on 10 targets. He has seen double-digit targets in each of the last four games, but with Prescott done for the year, Lamb's rest-of-season fantasy upside will take a big hit.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Jane Slater
3 days agoFormer lightweight champion Charles Oliveira picked up a unanimous decision win over Michael Chandler in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. It was a spectacular performance by Oliveira who dominated Chandler for four rounds. In the fifth round, Oliveira almost got knocked out but he managed to stay calm and composed. Oliveira survived, got back to his feet and landed a takedown before taking Chandlers back and threatening him with submissions. In 25 minutes of action, Oliveira landed five takedowns and 88 significant strikes. With the victory, Oliveira moved into a second-place tie for most wins in UFC history with 23. By winning, Oliveira has improved to 23-10 and one NC in the UFC.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Adem Bona has been recalled from the team's G League affiliate and is officially available to play on Monday against the Miami Heat. He was originally sent down earlier Monday morning, but with
Joel Embiid (illness) getting downgraded to doubtful, the team wanted to make sure they had another big man on the depth chart. Bona has usually come into the game during garbage time, so he's not much of a fantasy streamer at this time.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Ira Winderman
3 days agoBoston Celtics center
Kristaps Porzingis (foot) is trending in the right direction during his recovery from foot surgery. According to Jared Weiss, the big man will practice with the team's G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, along with
Xavier Tillman Sr. Porzingis hasn't appeared in a game yet this season with his last game played coming in last year's NBA Finals.
Al Horford,
Neemias Queta, and
Luke Kornet will continue to rotate through the center minutes until Porzingis can get back on the court.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: Jared Weiss
3 days agoGolden State Warriors guard
Lindy Waters III (knee) received the starting nod on Friday and unfortunately suffered a hyperextended left knee. Now, he's on the injury report as questionable for the team's Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If he's able to suit up, he may get the start again since
De'Anthony Melton (knee) remains sidelined. On the flip side,
Brandin Podziemski and
Buddy Hield would likely see heavy minutes with one of them moving into the starting lineup if he can't give it a go.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3
days
agoCarolina
Panthers
running
back
Miles
Sanders
(ankle,
foot)
is
likely
to
be
out
for
the
team's
Week
12
game
against
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs
on
Sunday
after
injuring
his
ankle/foot
in
the
Week
9
win
over
the
New
York
Giants
in
Germany.
read more...
3 days agoMichael Chandler suffered a decision loss to Charles Oliveira in the co-main event of UFC 309 on Saturday. After being dominated for four rounds, Chandler went all out in the fifth round, and almost finished former champion Oliveira in the process. In 25 minutes of action, Chandler landed 84 significant strikes, compared to Oliveira who landed five takedowns and 88 significant strikes. With the loss, Chandler is now 2-4 in the UFC and has lost two straight fights.
--Alen Kurbasic - RotoBallerSource: UFC
3 days agoGolden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (knee) will miss his seventh game of the season, this time with an ACL sprain instead of the back issues he's been facing periodically. The two-way combo guard was unable to play in their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies as well.
Buddy Hield and
Brandin Podziemski will see big minutes yet again while
Lindy Waters III (knee) could be in the starting lineup again if he's upgraded from questionable.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
3
days
agoCarolina
Panthers
wide
receiver
Adam
Thielen
(hamstring)
is
expected
to
return
to
action
in
Week
12
to
face
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs
on
Sunday.
Thielen
was
held
out
of
practice
on
Monday
with
the
team
coming
out
of
their
bye
week,
but
Thielen
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3 days agoAtlanta Falcons wide receiver
Ray-Ray McCloud III caught the most passes of any Falcon receiver in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos, hauling in all six of his targets for 46 scoreless yards. McCloud recorded two consecutive six-catch games in Weeks 4 and 5, but caught no more than three passes or surpassed 30 yards receiving in five straight contests coming into Sunday. With just one touchdown on the season, he's not a great fantasy option unless you're in a deep PPR league, however,
Darnell Mooney went down with a hamstring injury during Sunday's contest and if he were to miss time, then McCloud could see a small increase in production. The Falcons have a bye in Week 12, so Mooney has time to recover, and McCloud figures to be a WR5 come Week 13.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
3 days agoCarolina Panthers second-round rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) is expected to make his NFL debut in Week 12 on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Dave Canales. Brooks was close to making his NFL debut in Germany in the Week 10 win over the New York Giants, but the Panthers ultimately decided to hold him out through the Week 11 bye. The 21-year-old was the first RB taken in this year's draft but has been recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in his final year in college in 2023. Brooks has intriguing qualities as a runner and figures to be the team's long-term answer at the position in the long term, but he'll surely be eased in for his debut this weekend behind
Chuba Hubbard, who has had a fantastic year as Carolina's lead RB. Brooks won't be a recommended fantasy starter in Week 12, but he deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
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