Thomas Brown To Serve As Bears' Interim Head Coach

Thomas Brown, who was promoted to offensive coordinator just over two weeks ago, will take over as the Chicago Bears' interim head coach after they fired Matt Eberflus on Friday. The Bears made the move to relieve Eberflus of his head-coaching duties after the Bears lost to the division-rival Detroit Lions by a score of […]

Matt Milano Questionable For Sunday Night Game

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on WGR550 on Friday that linebacker Matt Milano (biceps) will be questionable to play in Week 13 against the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. The Bills have until Saturday at 4 pm ET to activate Milano from Injured Reserve if they feel he's healthy enough to […]

Malcolm Rodriguez Out For The Year After Suffering Torn ACL

Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) suffered a torn right ACL in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day win over the division-rival Chicago Bears and will miss the rest of the season. It's a tough blow for Rodriguez, who had started six games this year while picking up 43 tackles and two sacks. The 25-year-old's season-ending injury came […]

Dexter Lawrence Expected To Be Out "Long Term"

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) sustained an elbow injury during Thursday's loss and is expected to remain sidelined "long term," according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lawrence suffered a dislocated elbow during the third quarter of their Thanksgiving match against the Dallas Cowboys and did not return to action after. Fantasy managers […]

Matt Eberflus Fired After Thanksgiving Loss

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Chicago Bears have fired head coach Matt Eberflus following their tough loss on Thanksgiving to the Detroit Lions. This was Chicago's sixth straight loss. Since joining the Bears in 2022, Eberflus has posted a disappointing 14-32 record and has won just four games this season. This […]

NFL DFS: FanDuel Daily Fantasy Football Picks for Week 13 - Top Lineup Plays Include Justin Herbert, Kyren Williams, Mike Evans, T.J. Hockenson And More

Happy Thanksgiving. With the Lions, Cowboys, and Packers picking up wins on Thursday, Week 13 rolls on with a meeting between the Chiefs and Raiders on Friday. But it’s back to business on Sunday, with an 11-game schedule on tap, one of which is a Sunday Night Football showdown between San Francisco and Buffalo. Speaking […]

Raiders D/ST Shouldn't Be Started In Fantasy Lineups In Week 13

The Las Vegas Raiders D/ST aren't worth starting in any remotely normally structured fantasy football leagues in Week 13, when they'll face the Kansas City Chiefs They scored exactly zero fantasy points against the Denver Broncos in Week 12. They rank near the bottom -- or actually at the bottom by a significant margin -- […]

Packers D/ST Tallies Five Sacks, Fumble Recovery In Week 13 Win

The Packers' defense and special teams' unit were very busy on Thanksgiving night as they beat the Miami Dolphins 30-17. The Packers D/ST got to Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa five times on the night as the pass rush from Green Bay was relentless. Green Bay also capitalized on a muffed punt by Malik Washington that […]

Rakeem Nunez-Roches Leaves Thursday's Game Early

New York Giants defensive end Rakeem Nunez-Roches (neck) left Thursday's game with a stinger, according to Dan Salomone of the Giants.com. Before the injury, Nunez-Roches tallied four total tackles, including one solo. With Dexter Lawrence (elbow) and D.J. Davidson (shoulder) also ruled out, the Giants will rely on Elijah Chatman and Armon Watts to see […]

Dexter Lawrence Ruled Out

New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Before the injury, Lawrence tallied three tackles, including two solo tackles. Fantasy managers should expect Rakeem Nunez-Roches and Elijah Chatman to see most snaps for the remainder of the game.

Josh Butler Leaves Thursday's Game Early

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Josh Butler (undisclosed) left Thursday's game early, according to Jane Slater. Butler attempted to deflect a pass but grabbed his knee before hitting the turf. Butler eventually came off the field with help from the training staff. While he remains sidelined, Jordan Lewis and DaRon Bland will see the majority of […]

D.J. Davidson Exits Early On Thursday

New York Giants defensive tackle D.J. Davidson (shoulder) left Thursday's game early with a shoulder injury and is questionable to return. The 27-year-old defensive tackle sustained this injury in the second quarter. While he remains out, fantasy managers should expect Dexter Lawrence and Rakeem Nunez-Roches to operate as the primary starters on the New York […]

Kyle Van Noy Remains Sidelined On Thursday

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (hamstring/neck) remained sidelined during Thursday's practice. Van Noy could be in danger of missing his first game of the season if he is unable to return to practice in some capacity on Friday. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue to pay close attention to Friday's injury report. Van […]

Nick Bosa Remains Sidelined During Practice

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip/oblique) did not participate in practice for the second straight day, according to Matt Barrows of the Athletic. Fantasy managers in IDP formats should continue monitoring his status on Friday as it will likely clarify his status heading into the weekend. Bosa could not suit up last weekend […]

Juanyeh Thomas Carted Off During Thursday's Game

Dallas Cowboys safety Juanyeh Thomas (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Thursday's game against the New York Giants. Thomas was seen grabbing his knee following a kickoff. Thomas scored his first career touchdown last week on a punt return that went for 43 yards. Throughout the season, the 24-year-old has been deployed primarily as […]

DeVonta Smith Limited Thursday, Darius Slay Remains Absent

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) upgraded to a limited participant in practice on Thursday. He had been absent on Wednesday. Meanwhile, cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) remained absent from practice for the second day in a row. Smith missed last week's game against the Rams but has still been a solid low-end fantasy WR2 […]

Demario Douglas, Kyle Dugger Remain Limited Thursday

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas (ankle) and safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) were both limited for a second consecutive practice on Thursday. Douglas has appeared in all 12 games so far this season, catching 48 passes for 477 yards and one touchdown en route to ranking as the overall WR46 in fantasy football. He […]

Mekhi Wingo, Malcolm Rodriguez Questionable To Return Thursday

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo (knee) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) are both questionable to return during Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. This is crushing news for the Lions, who entered Week 13 shorthanded on defense and also lost defensive contributors Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Josh Paschal (knee) during the first half. At […]

Emari Demercado, Darius Robinson Remain Limited Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (back) and defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf) were both limited participants in a second consecutive practice on Thursday. Demercado has primarily been off the fantasy radar as Arizona's No. 3 running back this year, but he has shown bursts of production, totaling 211 rushing yards, 86 receiving yards, and […]

Deonte Banks Inactive On Thursday

New York Giants defensive back Deonte Banks (ribs) will not suit up to face the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday evening, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. Banks remained a limited participant during practice all week but will now miss his first game of the 2024 season. Through 11 games, the 23-year-old tallied 43 tackles (33 […]

Marshawn Kneeland Inactive On Thursday

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland (knee) will not suit up on Thursday afternoon to face the New York Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. The 23-year-old returned to action in Week 12 after missing the previous five games. However, he was unable to participate in any practice sessions this week and will now […]

Eric Kendricks, Nick Vigil Active On Thursday

Dallas Cowboys linebackers Eric Kendricks (groin/shoulder) and Nick Vigil (foot) are both active for Thursday's afternoon tilt against the New York Giants, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Kendricks was unable to practice all week but was able to be cleared in time for this divisional battle. Throughout the season, Kendricks has averaged 9.7 tackles […]

Trevon Diggs Inactive Against Giants Thursday

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) is officially inactive for Thursday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Wednesday. Diggs has made frequent appearances on the injury report this season, and although he managed to play in the first 10 games of the […]

Kansas City Defense To Face Raiders In Week 13

The Kansas City Chiefs defense will face the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13. The Chiefs defense has allowed at least 27 points in their last two games. Kansas City allowed the Buffalo Bills to score 30 points in Week 11 and the Carolina Panthers to score 27 points in Week 12. […]

Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal Both Done For Week 13

Detroit Lions defensive linemen Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring) and Josh Paschal (knee) have both been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against the Chicago Bears. Onwuzurike did not appear on the stat sheet prior to his departure. Meanwhile, Paschal had registered one tackle for loss. Patrick O'Connor should earn more defensive snaps as a […]

Giants Defense Facing Divisional Rival In Week 13

New York Giants defense heads into the Week 13 Thanksgiving matchup against the Dallas Cowboys aiming to bounce back after a rough Week 12, allowing 30 points to Tampa Bay. The Giants have been strong against the pass, ranking 7th in the NFL with 194.2 passing yards allowed per game and 5th in sacks (36), […]

Cowboys Defense A Top Option Ahead Of Thanksgiving Showdown

The Dallas Cowboys' defense should be started in most leagues ahead of their Week 13 matchup against the New York Giants. While the unit did get out to a slower start during the first half of the season, they have found new life with Micah Parsons (ankle) healthy and a more favorable schedule on tap. […]

Zack Martin Ruled Out, Trevon Diggs Questionable For Thanksgiving Game

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Thursday's Turkey Day game against the division-rival New York Giants. Meanwhile, cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) and linebackers Eric Kendricks (groin, shoulder) and Nick Vigil (foot) are questionable to play. Martin, a seven-time All-Pro, was injured in […]

Week 13 Fantasy Football Team Defense Rankings: Cowboys D/ST, Texans D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Colts D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Broncos D/ST, Lions D/ST, Chiefs D/ST

If you've struggled to get solid production out of your D/ST this season, you have come to the right place. Use our Week 13 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings for 2024 if you need assistance. Defenses are largely matchup-dependent, so fantasy managers should check in every week to find the top available option. Ahead of […]

Lions D/ST Positioned For Strong Week 13 Performance

The Detroit Lions defense/special teams enters a favorable matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 13. Over the past six weeks, the Lions rank third in opponent scoring rate, sixth in turnover rate, and 14th in explosive plays allowed. Detroit ranks second in opponent points per game (16.6) and has allowed just six points to […]