18 hours agoWith both San Francisco 49ers running backs
Christian McCaffrey (knee) and
Jordan Mason (ankle) landing on Injured Reserve on Monday, rookie
Isaac Guerendo is now in line for lead-back duties heading into a Week 14 matchup against the visiting Chicago Bears this Sunday. McCaffrey and Mason won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, so they are effectively off the fantasy radar for the rest of the way in single-year leagues with championship matchups typically coming in Week 17. The 24-year-old Guerendo has a healthy 5.9 yards per carry on his 42 rushing attempts in his first year in the NFL while adding five receptions for 19 yards. Fantasy managers may not want to expect him to be that efficient moving forward in a lead-back role, but he should at least have weekly RB2 upside with a huge volume increase.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
18 hours agoBoston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's meeting with Miami. After making his first start of the campaign on Sunday versus Cleveland, Hauser will exit the lineup due to personal reasons.
Jrue Holiday (knee),
Kristaps Porzingis (foot), and
Al Horford (toe) are all out as well, opening up a lot of minutes for Boston's reserves.
Payton Pritchard should be a very attractive fantasy target, while
Drew Peterson might be more involved in the action again. He logged a career-high 25 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 loss, scoring eight points and notching four rebounds with one steal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Boston Celtics
18 hours agoBrad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports that Atlanta Hawks guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) is set to return on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. He missed Saturday's game against Charlotte as the Hawks wrapped up back-to-back games. The experienced scorer has recently returned from a hamstring issue, and the team is being cautious about his playing time. Since rejoining the lineup on November 18, Bogdanovic has averaged 12.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per contest. New Orleans has been allowing the fifth-most bench points this season, so Bogdanovic and Atlanta's second unit are primed for a strong performance on Monday night.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
18 hours agoBoston Celtics guard
Derrick White (foot) will rejoin the lineup for Monday's tilt against Miami. White was unavailable as Boston kicked off a back-to-back on Sunday versus Cleveland, and he was initially listed as questionable for Monday's game.
Jrue Holiday (knee) will not take the court on Monday, meaning White will have extra responsibilities. He has contributed well across the board all season, averaging 18.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 0.9 steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Boston Celtics
18 hours agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (knee) will play against Miami on Monday. Following Sunday's 115-111 loss to Cleveland, Tatum carried a questionable tag on the initial injury report but has now been upgraded to available. He's coming off back-to-back 30-point games and will look to keep his hot three-point shooting stretch going on Monday. Tatum has shot 15-for-35 from downtown across his past four appearances. Miami gives up the 11th-most three-point attempts in the league.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Boston Celtics
18 hours agoAccording to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks point guard
Trae Young (Achilles) will play against the New Orleans Pelicans after he was listed as probable earlier on Monday. The Hawks superstar is dealing with right Achilles tendinitis but has played through the issue with no problems. Young went a bit quiet against the Hornets on Saturday but has been performing at a very high level recently, appearing in nine straight games, averaging 18.2 points, 12.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 34.8 minutes per game.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Brad Rowland
18 hours agoDetroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane (upper body) will remain out for a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday versus Boston. Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde hopes to have him available again on Thursday when Detroit faces Ottawa. Kane started the season reasonably well but was stuck in an awful slump before exiting the lineup. Over his last nine appearances, the former MVP has added to his points tally just once. He has produced three goals and seven assists in 20 games for the season. With Kane out for another game, Tyler Motte will continue to skate on the second line.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Red Wings
18 hours agoBrooklyn Nets center
Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) will make his season debut on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Sharpe will likely have his minutes restricted, as he was cleared for on-court activity on November 27th after missing the first month of the season with a left hamstring strain. The 23-year-old's return is crucial, as he provides a much-needed big body under the rim, as the Nets currently have several vital players sidelined with injuries.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
18 hours agoDetroit Red Wings defenseman Jeff Petry (lower body) is considered day-to-day. The 36-year-old veteran missed Monday's practice and might have to sit out Tuesday's game against Boston. Petry averages nearly 19 minutes of ice time for the Red Wings and has even seen regular power-play time lately, but he's been limited to three assists in 20 games on the offensive front this season, failing to score with 13 efforts on net. Petry's work has included 36 blocks and 27 hits. Albert Johansson, who has one assist through 13 outings, is expected to join the lineup if Petry is a no-go for Tuesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Ted Kulfan
19 hours agoDallas Stars defenseman Matt Dumba will re-enter the lineup for Monday's matchup against Utah. The veteran has sat out two games as a healthy scratch. Dumba has posted nearly 250 career points, but his fantasy stock is at an all-time low. In 15 outings this season, he's managed just one assist with 14 shots, 14 blocks, and 27 hits. Dumba will join Thomas Harley on the second defensive pairing, with Alexander Petrovic exiting the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Mike Heika
19 hours agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will not suit up against the Bulls on Monday due to a left ankle sprain. It will be the third game in a row that he has missed. The 31-year-old is averaging 10.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 29.0 minutes across 15 appearances this season. On Monday, the Nets will also be without other key contributors,
Ben Simmons (back) and
Ziaire Williams (knee).
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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19 hours agoDallas Stars forward Logan Stankoven (lower body) will return from a two-game absence on Monday versus Utah. The 21-year-old will take over from Tyler Seguin (lower body), who is set for a multi-game absence. Stankoven is tied for fourth on the team in scoring with 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 21 games. However, he's added to his tally in just one of his last six appearances. A spot on the second line, next to the team's highest scorers, Mason Marchment and Matt Duchene, puts Stankoven in a good position to regain his early-season form.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
19 hours agoThe Los Angeles Rams claimed former Washington Commanders first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes Jr. off waivers on Monday, according to a source. Forbes did not live up to his draft status with the Commanders after being the 16th overall pick out of Mississippi State in 2023. The 23-year-old cornerback saw action in 20 games (seven starts) in Washington and had 45 tackles (37 solo), two interceptions and 12 pass breakups. The Rams will be hoping to coach Forbes up to make him better in coverage as depth for their secondary moving forward. Forbes was waived by the Commanders on Nov. 30 but has quickly latched on with a new organization as he continues his NFL career. If he can shore up his coverage issues, Forbes could resurface on the IDP fantasy radar.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
19 hours agoDallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) has been placed on Injured Reserve ahead of Monday's game against Utah. The move is retroactive to Dec. 1, leaving Seguin ineligible for four games. Seguin has been battling a lower-body issue all season, missing four games already. Despite not being at 100 percent, the veteran star has done outstanding work, putting up 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 appearances. Logan Stankoven (lower body) will come back into the lineup on Monday to replace Seguin.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
19 hours agoDetroit Lions defensive linemen Josh Paschal (knee), Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and DJ Reader (shoulder) all missed the team's first practice of the week on Monday. In addition, offensive tackle Taylor Decker (knee) was unable to practice, although cornerback Carlton Davis (knee) was able to practice after missing last Thursday's win over the division-rival Chicago Bears. The Lions have already lost All-Pro pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson (leg) for the remainder of the season and also placed linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm) on Injured Reserve recently. Last Thursday's Thanksgiving game saw more injuries to their thinning defensive line. All three defensive linemen are in danger of missing this Thursday's contest against the division-rival Green Bay Packers, and their pass rush could be in an issue in postseason play.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Detroit News - Nolan Bianchi
19 hours agoBrooklyn Nets guard/center
Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Simmons played 13 minutes before exiting Sunday's game against the Magic due to a left knee contusion. His knee is not mentioned on the team's injury report, so he's likely not suiting up due to maintenance related to his back. Brooklyn will also have
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and
Ziaire Williams (knee) missing in action.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
19 hours agoNew Jersey Devils left wing Tomas Tatar (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Monday versus the Rangers. He sustained a lower-body injury on Friday against Detroit. Tatar's efforts include three goals and six assists in 23 games this season. Shane Bowers replaced Tatar in the lineup on Saturday against Washington, but he has been sent back to the AHL. Mike Hardman and Nathan Legare were called up from the minors in a corresponding move. Both players are expected to play against the Rangers, but they won't have big roles.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Kristy Flannery
19 hours agoMinnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) is dealing with a low-grade, left-hamstring injury and is being evaluated after getting hurt in the Week 13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said he doesn't think Gilmore's injury is a long-term one. It's good news for Gilmore and the Vikings' defense, but it doesn't mean he'll be available to play this coming Sunday against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. The 34-year-old veteran's availability for Week 14 action will all come down to how much he's able to do in practice this week as the club prepares to take on Atlanta. Minnesota's secondary will be much more vulnerable if the five-time Pro Bowler isn't available. In his first season with the Vikings in 2024, Gilmore has recorded 47 tackles (32 solo), an interception and seven pass breakups in 12 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
19 hours agoToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) will miss Monday's contest against Chicago. The 31-year-old was hit up high by a puck in Saturday's 5-3 win over Tampa Bay and will sit out Monday's game for precautionary reasons. McCabe comes out of the lineup for the first time this season. He's been quietly effective for the Maple Leafs, registering a team-best plus-11 rating across 23 games, with five assists, 20 shots, 46 blocks, and 52 hits. Philippe Myers will step into the lineup as McCabe's replacement, making only his second appearance of the season. Myers has notched 36 points (eight goals, 28 assists) in 159 career outings in the NHL.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
19 hours agoThe Cincinnati Bengals waived wide receiver
Trenton Irwin on Monday. The move comes a day after Irwin was a healthy inactive for the team's Week 13 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to a limited role on offense this year with rookie
Jermaine Burton now around, the 28-year-old Irwin has seen fewer punt-return duties on special teams as well. Irwin had only been active in seven games for the Bengals in his sixth year with the team and had caught three of 10 targets for 15 yards before being let go. He'll now try to latch on with another organization for the remainder of the season and will be unlikely to have a significant role if he makes it back onto a 53-man active roster. In his five-plus seasons in the NFL with the Bengals, Irwin has put up 46 catches for 601 yards and five touchdowns in 41 regular-season games (nine starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
19 hours agoBrooklyn Nets guard/forward
Ziaire Williams (knee) will not play on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Williams sustained a left knee sprain late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Magic. The severity of the sprain is currently unknown.
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and
Ben Simmons (back) have also been ruled out. The 23-year-old Williams should also be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
19 hours agoThe San Francisco 49ers placed running back
Jordan Mason (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills. It means that Mason will miss at least the next four games and won't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale on the road against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. With fantasy championships typically coming in Week 17, managers now won't have a reason to hold onto Mason in single-year leagues.
Christian McCaffrey (knee) also suffered a PCL injury in the snow on Sunday night and is facing a six-week recovery, so his season is likely over. It all means that fantasy managers in need at RB should make rookie
Isaac Guerendo their top waiver-wire priority heading into Week 14. Guerendo should now lead San Fran's backfield, with Patrick Taylor also getting involved.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
19 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (knee) is dealing with a PCL injury after getting hurt in the Sunday night loss to the Buffalo Bills and is facing a six-week recovery, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. McCaffrey was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Monday, and he will miss at least the rest of the regular season. The Niners have work to do just to get into the postseason, so we've most likely seen the last of CMC in 2024. In addition to McCaffrey,
Jordan Mason (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain on Sunday night and will miss at least the next four games. It means that rookie
Isaac Guerendo should become San Fran's top back moving forward, making him a priority waiver-wire addition this week. It was a disastrous 2024 campaign for the 28-year-old McCaffrey after winning Offensive Player of the Year in 2023. He finishes with 50 carries for 202 yards and no TDs in four games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
19 hours agoAfter undergoing an MRI exam on Monday, Philadelphia Eagles tight end
Dallas Goedert (knee) is considered week-to-week moving forward, according to a league source. Depending on his recovery, Goedert could be a candidate to land on short-term Injured Reserve, which would keep him out for at least four games, but his knee injury isn't season-ending. Earlier in the day, it was reported that Goedert's knee injury wasn't deemed serious, with the Eagles hoping for just a sprain. If Goedert were to land on IR, he wouldn't be eligible to return until the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival New York Giants, which would do fantasy managers no good with championship matchups typically coming in Week 17. For however long Goedert is sidelined, it will make
Grant Calcaterra an intriguing TE2 sleeper in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Inquirer - Jeff McLane
19 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
D'Angelo Russell (illness) may be dealing with an illness right now, but it doesn't seem to be too severe since the team has listed him as probable. He was forced to sit out against the Utah Jazz on Sunday, so the rest day seemed to get him ready for the second half of the back-to-back. He'll likely take on the Minnesota Timberwolves who has a middle-of-the-pack defense against point guards and one of the slower paces in the league. Meanwhile, Russell has averaged 12.2 points, 4.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per game.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoBrooklyn Nets forward
Cameron Johnson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest with the Chicago Bulls. Johnson injured his ankle on Sunday and was diagnosed with a sprain. The 28-year-old has been in fine form this campaign, putting up a career-high 18.1 points and is 42.2 percent shooting from three-point range. If Johnson cannot suit up, the Nets will be very shorthanded.
Ziaire Williams (knee),
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), and
Ben Simmons (back) have all been ruled out.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers center/forward
Anthony Davis (foot) remains on the injury report for official purposes but is considered probable to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The Kentucky product is firmly in the MVP race this season and has put up some monstrous numbers to start off the year. Through 19 appearances, he's averaging 28.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 2.0 blocks, and only 1.9 turnovers per game. He's been a force in every fantasy format.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
Jordan Hawkins (back) has been ruled out of a third consecutive contest due to lower back soreness. The second-year shooting guard has had back issues all year which has kept him out of a handful of games so far.
Trey Murphy III and
Brandon Boston Jr. will continue to play in place of him and the other injured starters. Murphy has averaged 17.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.5 threes per game while Boston has posted 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (shoulder) isn't expected to play on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks since he's still dealing with a right shoulder strain. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to play since October 29, and will likely miss at least one more game.
Yves Missi has joined the starting five since
Zion Williamson (hamstring) has also been out, and he's averaged 8.8 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game over the last 15 games. He could serve as a big man streamer in deeper leagues.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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