Pittsburgh Activates Stephon Tuitt Off COVID-19/Reserve List

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (COVID-19 list) was activated off of the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, paving the way for a potential return to action in Week 13 for Monday's game versus Washington. Having landed on the list prior to last week's game versus Baltimore, Tuitt has now cleared protocols and is eligible to return […]

Week 13 IDP Rankings, Streamers, and Fades

It is fantasy playoff time for many of you, and for others, it's the last week you have to make that playoff push. It isn't just a fantasy focused time, though. Many of you have tons of stuff going on that impairs your ability to focus just on football. Some of you are struggling with […]

Carlos Hyde, Carlos Dunlap Questionable

Seattle Seahawks running back Carlos Hyde (ankle) and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (foot) are listed as questionable for Week 13 against the Giants. Hyde got in a limited practice on Friday, so we'd anticipate him playing on Sunday. Dunlap missed practice all week, so he's definitely on the wrong side of questionable for a great […]

Colts Activate DeForest Buckner From COVID-19 List

The Indianapolis Colts activated defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday, and he's eligible to play in Week 13 against the Texans. Without Buckner and sack leader Denico Autry on the defensive line last week, Derrick Henry and the Titans ran all over the Colts Defense and imposed their will. Both Buckner […]

Khalil Mack Expected To Play Sunday

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack (back) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, but head coach Matt Nagy said Mack was held out as a precaution and is expected to play in Week 13 against the Lions. The 29-year-old pass-rusher should be ready to go if he can get in a limited practice […]

Myles Garrett Expected To Play In Week 13

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that he expects standout defensive end Myles Garrett to play in Week 13 against the Titans, barring any setbacks. Garrett was activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday after missing the previous two games. The 24-year-old was the first overall pick of the 2017 draft and is one […]

IDP Waiver Wire Adds and IDP Cut List for Week 13

It is now Week 13, and that means many of you are entering the magical season we call “the fantasy playoffs.” If you and your league mates fear the dreaded curse of the 'Week 17 Sit Fest' and you prefer each playoff round being two weeks to prevent flukes, then you have to start things […]

Myles Garrett Activated From COVID-19 List

The Cleveland Browns activated pass-rusher Myles Garrett from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday and placed Ronnie Harrison Jr. (shoulder) on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Harrison may have a chance to return later in the season or for a potential playoff run. Garrett missed the last two games after a positive COVID-19 test, but […]

Myles Garrett On Track For Week 13

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that defensive end Myles Garrett is on track to be cleared by Wednesday. Garrett has missed the last two games after testing positive for COVID-19, but it looks like he's on track to return for Week 13 against the Titans. The 24-year-old pass-rusher has 31 tackles (23 solo), […]

Janoris Jenkins Departs Sunday With Non-Serious Knee Injury

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee) left Sunday's contest versus Denver shortly before halftime due to a knee injury before eventually being marked questionable to return. He never did make it back to the field, but it appears that he has avoided a serious knee injury, with Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football reporting that Jenkins […]

Panthers Defense Scores Two Touchdowns In Loss

The Carolina Panthers Defense had a great day in a 28-27 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, recovering three fumbles, notching two sacks, and scoring two touchdowns. Perhaps most impressive of all, Carolina held star running back Dalvin Cook to just 83 scoreless scrimmage yards, though he did leave at one point with an injury. The […]

Janoris Jenkins Questionable To Return Against Broncos

New Orleans Saints cornerback Janoris Jenkins (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos. The veteran defender has two interceptions and nine passes defender this year so far, as well as 37 tackles. If he misses time, the Saints Defense would take a slight hit in value, though aside from a Week […]

49ers Could Play Home Games In Arizona

The San Francisco 49ers could end up playing the remainder of their home games in Arizona due to new COVID-19 restrictions in Santa Clara, home of Levi's Stadium. The county of Santa Clara has banned all contact sports and implemented a 14-day quarantine for anyone traveling into the area from 150 miles away. Fortunately, the […]

Richard Sherman Expected To Suit Up Against Rams

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) is expected to make his return to the field in Week 12 against the Rams. Sherman hasn't played since Week 2 due to the calf injury, but the San Francisco secondary has held strong for the most part, ranking fifth against the pass this year. The former All-Pro […]

Clelin Ferrell Has Chance To Return

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (COVID-19) has a chance to return to the field on Sunday after missing his team's Week 11 game. The team will see how he feels in the hours before kickoff. Ferrell had started every game this year before testing positive for the virus, compiling 19 tackles and seven […]

Ravens-Steelers Game Still On For Tuesday

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are still expected to take the field on Tuesday for their Week 12 game. Twice postponed already due to the number of positive COVID-19 tests, the status of the game was very much in doubt. However, with no new positive tests on Saturday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the […]

Tampa Bay Places Vita Vea On COVID-19/Reserve List

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (COVID-19 list) was transferred to the COVID-19/reserve list Saturday, further cementing his out status for Sunday against Kansas City. (Players do not necessarily have to test positive in order to be placed on the list.) Having been on injured reserve due to a leg fracture, Vea has proven […]

Jamal Adams Has Been Playing Through Injury

Seattle Seahawks All-Pro safety Jamal Adams (shoulder) said he has been "playing with one arm" for the last two weeks because of a shoulder injury that he suffered on the first play of the loss to the Rams in Week 10. Adams finished that game and then played every defensive snap four days later when […]

Stephon Tuitt Placed On COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed defensive end Stephon Tuitt, defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and offensive lineman Jerald Hawkins on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday. Tuitt could be a big loss for the elite Steelers Defense with their game being moved to Tuesday night in Week 12 due to COVID-19 issues in the Ravens organization. The 27-year-old […]

Eddie Jackson Will Play Sunday For Bears Defense

Chicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson has been activated from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and will play in Week 12 against the division-rival Packers. This will be a big boost to Chicago's secondary in a crucial matchup with Green Bay. Jackson has been fantasy relevant in IDP leagues in 2020 with 46 tackles, 12 assists, two passes […]

DeForest Buckner Ruled Out For Sunday

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is on the Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus, not as a high-risk close contact. Buckner is officially out for Week 12 against the division-rival Titans. It's a big loss for the strong Colts Defense, as the former 49ers pass-rush and 2019 second-team All-Pro has 2.5 sacks […]

Week 12 IDP Rankings & Pre-Season DL Sleepers Review

Welcome back RotoBallers, to my weekly article about fantasy football IDP rankings. For those who are not familiar, every week I provide you with my IDP rankings and analysis broken down by position, along with some potential streamers. We are now onto our second week of the pre-season IDP review. We already addressed our pre-season […]

Calais Campbell, Two Offensive Lineman Go On COVID-19 List

The Baltimore Ravens placed defensive end Calais Campbell and offensive linemen Patrick Mekari and Matt Skura on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Ravens organization this week, the NFL moved the Ravens-Steelers Thursday night Thanksgiving matchup to Sunday afternoon. It's unclear if these three players actually tested positive for […]

Colts Place DeForest Buckner On COVID-19 List

The Indianapolis Colts placed standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's unclear if Buckner tested positive for the virus himself or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else who tested positive. Either way, his status is in question for Week 12 against the division-rival Titans. If […]

IDP Waiver Wire for Week 12 and Preseason LB Sleepers Review

Welcome back RotoBallers to another week of my IDP waiver wire recommendations for fantasy football leagues and Week 12 of the NFL season! For those who are not familiar, every week I provide you with my IDP waiver wire pickups and analysis, to try and help bolster your fantasy football rosters for the weeks ahead. […]

Rams Defense Adds Derek Rivers To Mix Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Rams have claimed defensive end Derek Rivers off of waivers after he was released by New England over the weekend. Having appeared in eight games with the Patriots this season, Rivers has compiled four tackles and four quarterback hits to go along with 1.5 sacks. Not yet having started a game in […]

Cleveland Adds Joe Jackson To COVID-19 List

Cleveland Browns defensive end Joe Jackson landed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, thereby putting his status for Sunday's game against Jacksonville in question. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Jackson has been a lightly utilized defensive end for the Browns Defense this season, not […]

Arizona Places Deionte Thompson On COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals safety Deionte Thompson was placed on the COVID-19 list on Tuesday, putting his status up in the air for Sunday's contest against New England. Players do not have to test positive for the virus to be placed on the list. Thompson has started four games for Arizona this year but has been limited […]

K'Waun Williams Receives Two-Game Suspension

San Francisco 49ers cornerback K'Waun Williams has been levied a two-game suspension due to a violation of the league's performance-enhancing substance policy, meaning that he'll be out of the mix Sunday against the Rams and in Week 13 versus Buffalo. Jamar Taylor is expected to step in for Williams in the secondary, although the continued […]

Jaguars Put Josh Allen, D.J. Hayden On Injured Reserve

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive end Josh Allen (knee), cornerback D.J. Hayden (hamstring) and safety Daniel Thomas (arm) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Allen suffered a knee injury in the Week 11 loss to the Steelers, and while he'll miss at least three games, the injury wasn't considered too serious and he should have a […]