Terrel Bernard Active Against Texans

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (pectoral) is officially active for the Week 5 contest against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Bernard was listed as questionable to play with a pectoral injury, but he will be active as the Bills look to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4. Cornerback […]

Josh Hines-Allen Officially Active In Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) is officially active for the Week 5 contest on Sunday against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. In addition to Hines-Allen, safety Darnell Savage (quadriceps) and linebacker Devin Lloyd (knee), who were also listed as questionable to play, are active for the Jaguars defense. Hines-Allen cleared the league's concussion protocol […]

Kyle Dugger Inactive Versus Miami

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) is inactive for Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins. He had been listed as questionable but was trending in the wrong direction after he did not practice on Friday. The Patriots are hurting right now at 1-3, and while they do have a favorable matchup against a Tyler […]

Terrel Bernard Hopeful To Play In Week 5

Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (pectoral) is expected to play during the Week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans. This is great news after Bernard went down during the Week 2 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens. He returned to practice last week and has slowly been working his way back. This is great news for […]

Fred Warner Expected To Play Versus Arizona

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is expected to play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Warner suffered the injury during last week's win over the New England Patriots, but it shouldn't impact his availability for this week against the Cardinals, an NFC West […]

Jaelan Phillips Tears ACL, Could Open 2025 Healthy

Miami Dolphins pass rusher Jaelan Phillips (knee), who was placed on injured reserve last week, was diagnosed with a partially torn ACL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. We did not know Phillips' specific injury when he announced his season was over, but now we have a confirmed diagnosis. Phillips will require full ACL reconstruction […]

Trevon Diggs Expected To Play Sunday Night

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle), who had been listed as questionable, is expected to be active for Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Although Diggs missed practice on Friday, he evidently has progressed enough to play since then. The 26-year-old has 18 tackles through four games but […]

Maxx Crosby Expected To Play In Week 5

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle) is expected to return to the field for the Week 5 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The star pass rusher returned to practice on Friday and appears to be in line to play this weekend. Crosby missed his first game of his career last week after playing […]

Jabrill Peppers Downgraded To Out For Week 5

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for the Week 5 divisional contest on Sunday against the visiting Miami Dolphins. Peppers put in a few limited practices this week after injuring his shoulder in the Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers and will now have to miss at […]

Bears Defense Poised To Challenge Panthers Offense

The Chicago Bears' defense and special teams aim to maintain their strong performance against the Carolina Panthers this week. While some may be hesitant to back the Bears due to the Panthers averaging 30 points per game with former Bear Andy Dalton at quarterback, the Bears represent the most formidable challenge Dalton has faced. Dalton […]

Fred Warner Questionable For Week 5

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is listed as questionable to play this Sunday in Week 5 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Warner injured his ankle in the Week 4 win over the New England Patriots and is now up in the air to play this weekend. He […]

Trevon Diggs Questionable For Cowboys Defense

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (ankle) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Diggs popped up on the injury report on Thursday and was limited in practice before sitting out on Friday. In addition, cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and rookie linebacker Marist Liufau (quadriceps) are questionable. The vaunted Cowboys […]

Josh Hines-Allen Questionable For Week 5

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (concussion) is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the division-rival Indianapolis Colts. In addition to Hines-Allen, linebackers Yasir Abdullah and Devin Lloyd and safeties Darnell Savage (quadriceps) and Daniel Thomas (hamstring) are questionable. Hines-Allen missed practice on Wednesday but was listed as limited on Thursday and Friday, so […]

Maxx Crosby Questionable For Raiders Defense

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle), who missed the first game of his career in the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns, is listed as questionable for Week 5 against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday. Crosby missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday but returned to a limited session on Friday, giving […]

Micah Parsons Out For Week 5

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) will not play on Sunday evening due to an ankle injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The star edge rusher was removed from last week's game due to a high ankle sprain. The Penn State product was unable to participate in any practice sessions this week and will […]

Dee Alford Suffers Concussion Thursday

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (head) was diagnosed with a concussion on Thursday night and did not return. He finished the Falcons' Week 5 game against the Buccaneers with three tackles, bringing his season total up to 28. Typically, players who enter concussion protocol miss at least one game. However, since the Falcons have 10 […]

Jaelan Phillips Done For The Season

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) said that his 2024 season is over. Phillips will require reconstructive knee surgery and will not be able to rejoin the team for the rest of the year. It's a major blow for the Dolphins defense the rest of the way. The 25-year-old Phillips also suffered a season-ending Achilles […]

Maxx Crosby Misses Wednesday's Practice

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (ankle) was unable to practice with the team on Wednesday. Crosby suffered an ankle injury in the Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers and missed the first game of his career in the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns. Posting a DNP in the first practice […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Won't Face Falcons In Week 5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) has not played since Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, and he has already been ruled out of the Week 5 Thursday Night Football contest against the Atlanta Falcons with a foot injury. Winfield was able to get a limited practice session in on Wednesday, but he […]

Jeffery Simmons Out With Elbow Injury, Targets Week 6 Return Against Colts

Titans defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons (elbow) revealed that he suffered a Tommy John ligament injury in his left elbow, which caused him to miss Tennessee's 31-12 victory over Miami on Monday night. The injury occurred due to "friendly fire" during a collision with a teammate. Fortunately, Simmons was informed that he wouldn't need surgery, but […]

Panthers Sign Former Titans First-Round Pick Caleb Farley To Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers have signed former Titans first-round cornerback Caleb Farley to their practice squad after he tried out for the team earlier in the day. Drafted by the Titans in 2021, Farley's career was hindered by injuries, limiting him to just 12 games in Tennessee, where he recorded 14 tackles. After releasing him in […]

Week 5 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The first week of byes in the 2024 NFL season is rough for IDP managers. Our top-rated DB is Brian Branch. He is on bye this week. Our top-ranked linebacker, after multiple losses at the position, is Zack Baun. He is also on bye this week. Finally, Aidan Hutchinson is the most effective edge rusher […]

Cowboys Place DeMarcus Lawrence On Injured Reserve

The Dallas Cowboys placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday due to the foot injury he suffered in last Thursday night's win over the division-rival New York Giants. In a corresponding move, Dallas signed defensive end K.J. Henry off the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad. Lawrence specifically is dealing with a Lisfranc […]

Von Miller Suspended Four Games

The National Football League has suspended Buffalo Bills pass-rusher Von Miller for four games (without pay) on Tuesday for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. Miller will be eligible to be reinstated on Oct. 28 after the team's Week 8 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. The suspension comes from allegations that Miller assaulted his pregnant girlfriend […]

Tyquan Lewis Going On Injured Reserve List

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis (elbow) is being placed on Injured Reserve, according to NFL.com. Lewis is dealing with an elbow injury, but the ailment is not considered to be season-ending. The 2018 second-round pick out of Ohio State has spent his entire seven-year career with the Colts and has racked up 112 total […]

Alex Highsmith Won't Return In Week 5

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (groin) has already been ruled out of the Week 5 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, per head coach Mike Tomlin. Highsmith missed the Week 4 game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a groin injury and is set to miss a second consecutive contest. The 2020 […]

NFL Clears Former Jaguars Kicker Brandon McManus Of Conduct Violations

The NFL has completed its investigation into former Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus and found insufficient evidence to support a violation of the personal conduct policy. As a result, McManus will not face any league discipline and is free to sign with any team. With the league's clearance, McManus could soon find a new home in […]

Cowboys Prepare For Steelers Without Micah Parsons

Head coach Mike McCarthy announced that the Dallas Cowboys are preparing for Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers without the expectation that All-Pro defensive end/outside linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) will be available. Parsons has never missed a game due to injury at any level, but it seems likely he will sit out his first […]

Dolphins Safety Jordan Poyer Leaves Game With Shin Injury

Miami Dolphins safety Jordan Poyer (shin) left Monday night's game against the Tennessee Titans due to a shin injury and did not return. The injury occurred in the first half, forcing the 33-year-old to sit out for the remainder of the matchup. Originally a seventh-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013, Poyer was waived […]

Jaelan Phillips Exits Game Against Titans With Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (knee) exited his Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans due to an injury. It appears he may have tweaked his right knee, which forced him to leave the rest of the Monday Night Football matchup. This incident comes just two months after the Dolphins activated Phillips, who had ruptured […]