8 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (shoulder) was held out of Wednesday's practice, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. The Georgia product sustained this injury in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday evening. In this game, the 23-year-old brought in six of his nine targets for a season-high 123 yards. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status throughout the week, as he could be in danger of missing Monday's game if he remains sidelined during the week. Since Week 8, the rookie has begun to find some consistency in the passing attack, as he has seen an average of 6.0 targets and 87.5 yards per game. If he can suit up in Week 12, fantasy managers should start him in all formats, as he will be facing the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kris Rhim
8 hours agoFantasy managers will face a tough decision on whether or not to roster Si Woo Kim this week. The 29-year-old South Korean is notoriously one of the most volatile players on tour, and a quick scan of his recent results serves as a perfect microcosm. In his last six appearances, excluding the Presidents Cup, the OWGR No. 50 has three finishes outside of the top-43 and three finishes inside of the top-18. On the bright side, his best result during that span was a T6 in his most recent start at the Zozo Championship. Kim generally goes as his putter goes, and while he has gained strokes on the greens in four of his last five starts, he still ranks as the 126th in Bermuda putting over the last 24 rounds. Kim profiles as a coin flip at Sea Island, with a top-10 finish or a missed cut both in the realistic range of outcomes.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
8 hours agoMaverick McNealy likely subscribes to the old adage, "it's not how you start, but how you finish." The 29-year-old Stanford alum kicked off his fall swing with back-to-back missed cuts, but since then, he's racked up finishes of T16, T6, and T17 at last week's Butterfield Bermuda Championship. The current No. 67-ranked golfer should be in line for another solid finish at the RSM Classic this week, an event that will likely be a putting contest at a course featuring one of the highest greens-in-regulation percentages on Tour. Over the last 24 rounds, he ranks eighth in opportunities gained, 29th in Bermuda putting, eighth in putts inside of 10 feet, and 14th in putts between 10 and 15 feet. Fantasy managers should trust the recent form to continue and roster McNealy with confidence at the RSM Classic.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
8 hours agoEric Cole is surely starting to enjoy the Fall Swing season. He kicked off his second year on Tour by racking up four top-5 finishes in just five Fall Swing appearances. The current OWGR No. 57 couldn't quite match that incredible run this season, but he has come close with finishes of T16 and a T6 in his most recent start at the Zozo Championship. Cole should find himself in contention once again at the RSM Classic. His inaccuracy off-the-tee will be mitigated by some of the widest fairways on Tour, and he otherwise ranks 13th on approach, 26th in opportunities gained and eighth in Bermuda putting over the last 24 rounds. He also ranks fifth in strokes gained on easy courses. Fantasy managers should look for Cole to match his T3 finish here last year, and potentially even notch his first PGA Tour victory come Sunday evening.
--Ryan HickeySource: PGA Tour
8 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Brandon Ingram (ankles) will not suit up against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to bilateral ankle sprains on Wednesday. Ingram is likely sitting out for precautionary reasons, as the Pelicans are in the second half of back-to-back sets.
Trey Murphy III (hamstring) will also have the evening off to rest. With plenty of minutes on the table, players like Brandon Boston,
Javonte Green, and
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would likely see their roles to expand against the Cavs.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brett Siegel
8 hours agoMiami Dolphins running back
Raheem Mostert (hip) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. The veteran running back sustained this injury during last weekend's victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. This is a great sign to see him participate in a full practice session early in the week, which suggests this injury was fairly minor. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status during the week if he faces a setback. Over the past two weeks, Mostert has slowly begun to lose work to rookie
Jaylen Wright. For now, Mostert should only be viewed as a low-end flex option/RB3 in deeper 14+ team formats until he begins to see an increase in workload.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Joe Schad
8 hours agoToronto Raptors forward
Scottie Barnes (eye) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Barnes has been out for several weeks after sustaining a right orbital fracture versus Denver on October 28th. He practiced Wednesday after missing 11 consecutive contests. Fantasy managers, be aware that if the 23-year-old returns Thursday, his minutes will likely be limited after missing a significant amount of games.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
8 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers edge rusher Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The star edge rusher sustained this injury during last weekend's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to monitor his status during Thursday and Friday's practice, as he could be in danger of missing Sunday's tilt against the Green Bay Packers if he cannot return to practice. The former first-round selection has tallied at least one sack in each of the past three games and is averaging 3.6 total tackles per game this season. If Bosa were to sit out this weekend, Yetur Gross-Matos, Sam Okuayinonu, and Robert Beal would likely see an uptick in snaps.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matt Barrows
8 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (Rest/Achilles) was held out of Wednesday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. McCaffrey has received a heavy workload in both of his games this season and is likely still being eased into a full practice schedule, given the lengthy time he missed earlier in the season. During the past two weeks, McCaffrey tallied at least 20+ touches in each game and saw a season-high 19 carries this past weekend. Fantasy managers should monitor his status throughout the week in case, but he should be expected to return to practice in some capacity on Thursday. The 28-year-old should be viewed as a high-end RB1 for the remainder of the season, given his integral role on one of the best offensive units in the sport.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matt Barrows
8 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The standout tight end was sidelined during last weekend's game due to a hamstring injury. However, seeing him back in practice, albeit in a limited capacity, suggests he could be in line to return to action this weekend to face the Green Bay Packers. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback. Before the injury, the 31-year-old averaged an impressive 74.0 yards and 5.3 receptions per game with six total scores during Weeks 4 through 10. If Kittle can return to action, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end TE1 in all formats this weekend.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matt Barrows
8 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) was limited during Wednesday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The 24-year-old quarterback suffered an injury in his throwing shoulder during last Sunday's loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his progress throughout the week, but seeing him participate in practice early in the week is a promising sign of his availability this coming weekend. Even though Purdy threw for a season-low 159 yards last weekend, fantasy managers should still view him as a solid low-end QB1 heading into Week 12 facing the Green Bay Packers as he has averaged a strong 27.0 PPR points per game during Weeks 6 through 10.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Matt Barrows
8 hours agoLas Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said that cornerbacks Jack Jones (back), Nate Hobbs (ankle) and Jakorian Bennett (shoulder) would not take part in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. There are still two days left for the team's defensive backs to return to practice, but this is a bad sign for the Raiders' defense heading into a Week 12 divisional matchup against the ascending Denver Broncos offense. Jones and Bennett were both injured in the Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins, while Hobbs didn't play last weekend after getting injured the week prior. It all amounts to Vegas' defense/special teams unit being off the fantasy radar this week, even if all three of their cornerbacks are cleared to play later this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Tashan Reed
9 hours agoLas Vegas Raiders running backs
Alexander Mattison (ankle) and
Zamir White (quadriceps) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Antonio Pierce. Both running backs were injured in the Week 11 loss to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday and are now in danger of missing the divisional clash this Sunday against the visiting Denver Broncos. They still have two more days to get back on the practice field, but this situation is worth watching and will make
Ameer Abdullah worth a deep-league waiver-wire pickup if you are in dire straights at the RB position with six teams on bye in Week 12. Due to the struggles of White in 2024, Mattison has become Vegas' lead back. The 26-year-old had five carries for 19 yards and caught all three of his targets for 50 yards against Miami before his injury. Whoever is the "starter" for Vegas this weekend will have limited fantasy upside against a stout defense.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Paul Gutierrez
9 hours agoCarolina Panthers running back
Miles Sanders (ankle) said he has a severely sprained left ankle and is considered week-to-week. Sanders isn't going to rush things and is not expected to play in Week 12 this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 27-year-old unsurprisingly did not practice on Wednesday after he was carted off in the Week 10 overtime win over the New York Giants in Week 10 in Germany. The Panthers were on bye in Week 11. Sanders had very limited fantasy appeal as the backup to
Chuba Hubbard in Carolina before his injury, and he'll have even less fantasy appeal whenever he makes it back from his ankle injury with rookie
Jonathon Brooks (knee) fully expected to make his NFL debut this weekend. In 12-team fantasy leagues, Sanders should be on the waiver wire for the remainder of the season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
9 hours agoGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back
MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, appendix, hamstring) will go on the Non-Football Injury list, which will knock him out for at least another four games. Lloyd was just activated from Injured Reserve on Monday but will now be forced to miss additional time after having an emergency appendectomy last Friday. The frustrating rookie season continues for the 23-year-old, as he's played in just one game in 2024. He'll be eligible to return in Week 16, which is the semifinals in most fantasy football leagues. Given his injury woes dating back to training camp this summer, Lloyd should only be stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues at this point. His new injury means that
Chris Brooks and
Emanuel Wilson will continue vying for scraps in the backfield behind starter
Josh Jacobs.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
9 hours agoCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (hip) missed Tuesday's practice but returned to a limited session on Wednesday and won't carry an injury designation into Thursday night's divisional battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Garrett was a bust for fantasy managers in IDP leagues with no tackles or sacks in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints, he'll be back in play as a starting defensive lineman this week in what should be a physical, defensive battle on Thursday with adverse weather conditions expected in Cleveland. The 28-year-old reigning Defensive Player of the Year is on pace for another double-digit-sack season and had three sacks back in Week 9 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Steelers QB
Russell Wilson has been sacked 12 times in his four games this year, so Garrett has a good shot to bounce back in Week 12.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
9 hours agoDetroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that he feels good about tight end
Sam LaPorta (shoulder) playing on Sunday versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. As of Wednesday, it's trending in the right direction for LaPorta to suit up after he missed the Week 11 blowout win over the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an AC joint sprain he suffered the week prior. "Questionable to above," Campbell said. It remains to be seen how much LaPorta even practiced on Wednesday, but this is obviously good news for LaPorta's fantasy managers. The 23-year-old has had a sophomore slump in 2024 after leading all TEs in fantasy points a year ago, but he'd certainly at least be a low-end TE1 if he's able to return this weekend to face the Colts. If LaPorta sits a second straight game, backup
Brock Wright would once again be in play as a TE2 streamer in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Football Network - Justin Rogers
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9 hours agoCarolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said he wants to see rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) play confident and fast when he makes his NFL debut, and he will be working behind
Chuba Hubbard when he plays in his first NFL contest this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile,
Miles Sanders (ankle, foot) isn't expected to play in Week 12, so Brooks should serve as the backup to Hubbard. The 21-year-old Brooks hasn't played all year while recovering from an ACL tear he suffered last year in college, but he's practicing in full on Wednesday and should be active this Sunday. Hubbard has earned lead-back duties for Carolina with another strong season in 2024, which means Brooks will probably be in line for backup duties the rest of the way in his rookie season, making him mostly a bench stash and handcuff in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
9 hours agoNew England Patriots offensive guard Cole Strange (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time during the regular season. The 2022 first-round pick out of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been sidelined all year due to a torn patellar tendon. Although he has not lived up to his draft capital, he could provide a boost for a struggling offensive line when he returns. It remains to be seen if he has a shot to play this week against the Miami Dolphins, but the organization could decide to ramp him up slowly. Strange has played in just 27 games since entering the NFL, so there is still time for him to develop and be a key piece of the
Drake Maye era in New England.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Alex Barth
10 hours agoBaltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday after suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time first-team All-Pro is the leader of the strong Baltimore front seven, so it would be a major loss if he has to miss any upcoming games. Baltimore will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, so fantasy managers in IDP leagues should monitor his status throughout the week. The former first-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2018 has tallied 110 total tackles (61 solo), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception, and three pass deflections in 11 games this year.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jamison Hensley
10 hours agoThe Athletics signed free-agent left-hander
Matt Krook and right-hander
Jason Alexander to minor-league deals late last week. Krook, 30, pitched one inning in relief for the Baltimore Orioles in 2024 and allowed three runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out two. He saw most of his action at Triple-A Norfolk, posting a 3.92 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a save, 54 strikeouts and 31 walks in 41 relief appearances. Alexander, 31, hasn't pitched in the majors since debuting in 2022 with the Milwaukee Brewers, when he had a 5.40 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 71 2/3 innings in 18 appearances (11 starts). He spent this past season pitching for Triple-A Worcester in the Red Sox's organization, going 7-6 with a 4.42 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP and a 129:39 K:BB in 29 outings (27 starts) covering 138 1/3 frames. Both Krook and Alexander are likely to start at Triple-A Las Vegas in 2025.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
10 hours agoPittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) and cornerback Cory Trice Jr. (hamstring) won't play against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football due to ankle and hamstring injuries, respectively. Highsmith was expected to miss a few weeks after suffering his ankle injury in Week 10, but he is not likely to be placed on Injured Reserve and could return after the team's mini-bye for Week 13. The 27-year-old logged seven sacks last season and has three in six games this year. Trice has not played since Week 3 after suffering a hamstring injury that landed him on IR, and he's been ruled out for Thursday night despite practicing in full all week.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Steelers.com
10 hours agoFree-agent first baseman
Trenton Brooks signed a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres. Brooks will stay in the National League West division after making his major-league debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2024. The 29-year-old former 17th-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2016 out of the University of Nevada only played in 12 games for the Gigantes and went 3-for-25 (.120) with an RBI, stolen base and three runs scored while striking out six times. The left-handed hitter was much better in the minors in 94 games with Triple-A Sacramento, slashing a robust .302/.410/.453 with an impressive .863 OPS, 10 home runs, 58 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 62 runs scored in 407 plate appearances. Brooks will likely start the 2025 season with the Padres in Triple-A El Paso as he looks to work his way back to the majors.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
10 hours agoCleveland Browns wide receiver
Elijah Moore (shoulder) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Monday and Tuesday due to a shoulder injury, but he returned to full practice on Wednesday and is set to play in the Thursday Night Football contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moore was a non-factor early in the 2024 season, but after
Amari Cooper was dealt to Buffalo and
Jameis Winston took over the starting quarterback job, he has had relative success in fantasy football. The former New York Jet has tallied at least 16.5 PPR fantasy points in two of Winston's three starts, but a tough matchup against the Steelers' secondary on a short week is concerning. That said, six teams are on a bye, so he's a decent WR4/Flex option in Week 12.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Scott Petrak
10 hours agoCleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) logged a full practice on Wednesday following limited sessions on Monday and Tuesday due to a knee injury. He has been removed from the injury report and is good to go against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football. The former first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft has seen his fantasy football stock rise after
Jameis Winston took over for the injured
Deshaun Watson. Since Week 7, Njoku has averaged 13.3 half-PPR fantasy points per game, so despite the tough matchup against the Steelers defense, he's a clear TE1 play for Week 12. With six teams on a bye, he is a virtual must-start this week despite the low floor of the Cleveland offense on a short week.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Scott Petrak
10 hours agoCleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (knee) and tight end
Geoff Swaim (concussion) have been ruled out of the Week 12 Thursday Night Football contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wills has struggled to stay healthy over the last two seasons and has appeared in just 13 games since the start of 2023. Fellow offensive tackle Dawand Jones (ankle) is out for the season, so Cleveland will be short-handed on the offensive line in a worrisome matchup against T.J. Watt and Preston Smith. Swaim, a 31-year-old journeyman, signed with Cleveland in September and has appeared in eight games for the Browns this year. He is primarily a blocking tight end, so his absence does not help the question marks up front. Expect quarterback
Jameis Winston to face a ton of pressure in this AFC North grudge match.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
10 hours agoThe Colorado Rockies announced on Wednesday that they agreed to re-sign catcher
Jacob Stallings to an undisclosed one-year deal that includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. Stallings became a free agent this offseason after declining his portion of a mutual option for 2025, but he now finds himself back with the Rockies for at least another season. The 34-year-old veteran backstop found himself working as the team's primary catcher down the stretch in 2024 and he finished with a .263/.357/.453 slash line, an impressive .810 OPS, a career-high nine home runs, 36 RBI and 31 runs scored in 281 trips to the plate over 82 games played for Colorado. Stallings will give the Rockies extra catching depth again next year, but fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting him to serve as the lead backstop all year.
Drew Romo and perhaps even
Hunter Goodman should factor in at the position.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Rockies Club Information
10 hours agoArizona Cardinals right tackle Jonah Williams (knee) is being activated from the Injured Reserve list following the team's Week 11 bye. Williams played just 22 snaps in Week 1 before suffering a knee injury that has sidelined him since, and his return could provide a nice boost to an ascending offense. Quarterback
Kyler Murray and running back
James Conner have been mostly strong fantasy football assets in 2024, so the return of a starting offensive lineman at a key position can only help their chances to continue producing in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign. Williams spent the first four seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals before signing with the AFC West squad this offseason.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
10 hours agoThe Chicago Cubs designated infielder
Patrick Wisdom for assignment on Wednesday after the team acquired relief pitcher
Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians, according to sources. The move isn't all that surprising after Wisdom really struggled at the plate in Chicago in 2024. The 33-year-old former first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2012 out of Saint Mary's slashed a dreadful .171/.237/.392 with a .629 OPS, eight home runs, 23 RBI, five stolen bases and 16 runs scored in 75 games after hitting 20-plus home runs in each of the previous three seasons for the Cubs. Wisdom struggles to make consistent contact at the plate, but he proved the last three years that he has intriguing pop when he finds the barrel. He could be claimed off waivers by another club, but if he isn't, he should land somewhere for the 2025 campaign.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
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