Kyle Rudolph, Eric Kendricks Don't Practice

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) and linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. Rudolph has missed the last two games and appears to be on track to miss his third straight contest on a short week against the Saints on Christmas Day this Friday. Irv Smith Jr. has caught seven passes […]

Fletcher Cox Misses Practice Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (neck), tight end Richard Rodgers (ankle) and defensive end Josh Sweat (wrist) did not practice on Wednesday. On the flip side, cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) practiced in full for the first time since Week 12. Cox, a Pro Bowler each of the last six years, is a big part […]

Jeffery Simmons Misses Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Simmons will need to get in some practice time later this week if he hopes to play in Week 16 against the Packers. While Tennessee's defense should be avoided for this matchup against Green Bay's high-powered offense under Aaron Rodgers, […]

Eric Ebron, Stephon Tuitt Out Of Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (back) and defensive end Stephon Tuitt (back) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Ebron avoided organ damage when he was injured in the Monday night loss to the Bengals, but he's in danger of missing a Week 16 matchup with the Colts. Fantasy managers need to monitor his […]

Dez Bryant, Calais Campbell Miss Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (thigh), defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) were among the players that didn't practice on Wednesday. Bryant had just one catch on three targets in the blowout win over the Jaguars in Week 15, but the one grab went for […]

Brian Burns Won't Need Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that pass-rusher Brian Burns (knee) didn't practice on Wednesday, but he will not require surgery. Offensive lineman Russell Okung (hip) and cornerback Troy Pride also missed practice Wednesday. Burns, 22, has been fantasy relevant this year with his 56 combined tackles (seven for loss), 20 QB hits, three […]

Quinnen Williams Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Jets are placing defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (neck) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday with a neck injury. Williams will miss the final two games of the season, ending a promising year in which he emerged as one of the league's best young defensive linemen. One of the few bright spots for Gang […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 - Championship Additions

We were initially set to make this Week 16 IDP Waiver Wire column all about additions for the future. However, I received several DMs over the past two days requesting that we target our waiver column towards their final week championship push. After all, Week 16 is the final week for many custom fantasy leagues, […]

Chargers Not Planning To Shut Joey Bosa Down

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that the team doesn't intend to shut defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) down for the rest of the season after he suffered another concussion in last Thursday's overtime win over the division-rival Raiders. Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (concussion) and linebacker Denzel Perryman (back) are also expected to […]

Eric Kendricks' Status Up In The Air The Rest Of The Way

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said that he's not sure if linebacker Eric Kendricks (calf) will play in Week 16 against the Saints on Christmas Day on Friday or for the rest of the regular season. Kendricks has missed the last three games and doesn't appear close to a return for the Vikings Defense. […]

Leighton Vander Esch Unlikely To Play In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (ankle) is highly unlikely to participate in Sunday's game versus Philadelphia due to a sprained ankle that he sustained in Week 15 against San Francisco. Head coach Mike McCarthy believes that it will be a multi-week injury for Vander Esch, which now puts the remainder of his season in […]

Cameron Jordan Won't Be Suspended

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan won't be suspended for a punch that got him ejected in the Week 15 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source. It was a questionable ejection call, but the good news is that Jordan will be available for a Week 16 meeting with the Vikings […]

Marcus Williams Deals With Ankle Sprain After Sunday’s Loss

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams (ankle) sustained a low ankle sprain during Sunday's defeat to the Chiefs, with further tests to come on the ailment Monday. Williams was responsible for two combined tackles and a pass defended versus Kansas City, as the Saints' elite defense wasn't even stout enough to slow Patrick Mahomes. Working […]

Quinnen Williams Sustains Concussion During Sunday’s Game

New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (concussion) has been diagnosed with a concussion stemming from Sunday's win over the Rams. Prior to his departure, Williams made four combined tackles -- one of which came for a loss -- in addition to notching his 14th quarterback hit of the year. While he finds himself as […]

Denzel Ward Gets Green Light To Suit Up Sunday

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (calf) has been given the thumbs up to play in Sunday's contest versus the Giants after having been sidelined for the previous three games. Ward's return is a massive addition for fantasy managers eyeing the Browns Defense, as Ward has served as Cleveland's top corner this year, having defended a […]

Stephon Gilmore Appears To Have Avoided Serious Injury

There is optimism that New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (leg) is not as injured as it first appeared during Sunday's game versus Miami when he needed to be helped off the field. First believed to have been a knee injury, Gilmore actually sustained a non-contact leg injury which did not allow him to return. […]

Josh Sweat Heads To Locker Room

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Josh Sweat (undisclosed) has been taken to the locker room in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The nature of his injury hasn't been released yet. He should be considered questionable to return. Losing Sweat would be costly for the Eagles Defense as Sweet's been coming on […]

Marcus Peters Was Close To Being Ready In Week 15

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Peters (calf) was inactive for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Peters missed practice all week while dealing with a calf injury. After the Ravens' win over the Jaguars, head coach John Harbaugh said that Peters was close to being able to play in this week's game. That suggests that […]

Stephon Gilmore Ruled Out For The Rest Of Sunday's Game

New England Patriots defensive back Stephon Gilmore (knee) will not return to Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Gilmore suffered a knee injury in the first half of the game and was taken to the locker room. He was originally listed as questionable to return, but he has been officially downgraded to out. Gilmore is […]

Leighton Vander Esch Taken To Locker Room

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (foot) has been taken to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. He appeared to suffer an ankle or foot injury. He walked off the field and to the locker room on his own power. Heading into this week, Vander Esch […]

Shilique Calhoun Rejoins Active Roster For Sunday’s Game

New England Patriots defensive end/linebacker Shilique Calhoun (knee) is back in the mix for Sunday's contest versus Miami, having been activated off of injured reserve Saturday. Calhoun has not played since Week 9 due to a knee injury, with his return giving the Patriots Defense yet another pass rusher at their disposal. In eight games […]

Darius Slay Will Miss Sunday’s Contest

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Arizona, as he has not yet passed the league's concussion protocol. Slay will not travel with the team for the game, leaving an enormous void in the secondary, significantly hampering the Eagles Defense appeal, while also heightening that of DeAndre Hopkins. […]

Week 15 IDP Rankings, Streamers, and Notes

If you’re reading this, odds are you made your fantasy playoffs. So congrats! The odds are also good that you may have seen our IDP Waiver column this week, too. So you have a good idea of players who have a good and bad fantasy schedule ahead of them for your playoffs. Assuming that all […]

James Bradberry Going On COVID-19 List

The New York Giants are placing cornerback James Bradberry on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, according to sources. One of the top cornerbacks in the league will now miss the Week 15 game against the Browns on Sunday night. The good news is that Bradberry was deemed a high-risk close contact, which should allow him […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Doesn't Practice Wednesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Pierre-Paul had surgery on his knee this year, so the Buccaneers have taken it easy on him in practices early in the week. Despite dealing with the knee issue, JPP has been the top-scoring defensive lineman -- just above the Rams' […]

Week 15 IDP Waivers: Preparing for the Playoffs!

It's safe to say that everyone's fantasy playoffs have started by now. That means a majority of you are out of it, while approximately 40% of you still have life left. That sort of dichotomy demands that we alter our attack on the IDP waivers a little bit. Because it's playoff time, and because your […]

Vic Beasley Joins Roster, Takk McKinley Off Injured Reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders have officially signed Vic Beasley from the practice squad for Thursday's game against the Chargers after seeing him play in 39 percent of the team's defensive snaps Sunday against Indianapolis. Additionally, Takk McKinley (groin) has been designated to return from injured reserve, meaning that he could be on the field as […]

Seahawks Optimistic About Carlos Dunlap

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) was rested in the Week 14 win over the Jets, and the team is optimistic that he will be able to return in Week 15 against the Washington Football Team. The Seahawks will know more on Dunlap on Wednesday during their first practice of the week. Seattle's defensive […]

Von Miller Not Expected To Play In Week 15

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (ankle) began running last week but isn't expected to play in Week 15 against the Bills on Saturday. Miller suffered a season-ending ankle injury before the 2020 season began, and it's unlikely that the Broncos would bring him back with just three games left in the season, especially since they're […]

Myles Garrett Injured Monday Night

Cleveland Browns star pass-rusher Myles Garrett (elbow) left the Monday night game against the Ravens early in the second quarter with an apparent elbow injury. Garrett took an accidental shot from a teammate and was seen flexing his arm as he headed toward the sideline. It's unknown if Garrett will be able to return for […]