Raiders Defense Turns Over Bucs Three Times Sunday

The Las Vegas Raiders' defense forced three turnovers, registered four sacks, and allowed 28 points during Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the defense struggled to keep points off the board, the unit did a good job taking advantage of Baker Mayfield's mistakes through the air and applying pressure frequently. Defensive […]

Jaycee Horn Questionable To Return In Week 14

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (groin) exited during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He is officially questionable to return. At the time of his departure, Horn had registered six total tackles, bringing his season total to 62. The severity of his injury is unknown, but it was evidently enough to […]

Jared Verse Suiting Up In Week 14

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's Week 14 contest against the Buffalo Bills. He had been listed as questionable after logging a limited practice on Friday. Verse has been a key contributor in his first NFL season, tallying 54 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery […]

Antoine Winfield Won't Return Against Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield (knee) injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders and was originally ruled questionable to return. He has since been downgraded to out and will be sidelined for the rest of this contest. He didn't register any stats before leaving, and Kaevon […]

Sauce Gardner Inactive Against Dolphins On Sunday

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is officially inactive for Week 14 against the Miami Dolphins. This was widely expected after Gardner missed three consecutive practices and entered the weekend listed as doubtful. The talented defender has not previously missed a contest this season, registering 39 tackles, one sack, and zero interceptions through 12 […]

Jadeveon Clowney Downgraded To Out

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's match against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 31-year-old was initially expected to play even after carrying a questionable designation following Friday's practice. However, the veteran linebacker was unable to pass clearance and will set his sights on […]

Bears Defense One To Avoid In Week 14

The Chicago Bears defense and special teams will look to bounce back in Week 14 as they face the explosive San Francisco 49ers offense. After a mixed performance in Week 13, where the Bears allowed several big plays to the Detroit Lions, they now turn their attention to Brock Purdy and a potent 49ers attack. […]

Tyson Campbell Questionable With Thigh Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Tyson Campbell (thigh) is officially deemed questionable for his team's meeting with the Tennessee Titans in Week 14. In last weekend's 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans, Campbell picked up a thigh injury, participating in just 35 snaps (60%). He'd previously been over 90% of the team's snaps in the prior […]

Juan Thornhill Questionable For Outing Against Pittsburgh

Cleveland Browns defensive back Juan Thornhill (calf) is questionable for his team's divisional clash against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 29-year-old injured his calf in the two franchises' last meeting -- the snow game in Week 12 -- and missed last week's outing against the Denver Broncos. After logging a DNP on Wednesday, the sixth-year veteran […]

Elijah Hicks Ruled Out Again

Chicago Bears safety Elijah Hicks (ankle) was ruled out this weekend for his team's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. It's the third straight game he'll miss. Hicks hasn't even touched a practice field since injuring his ankle in Chicago's Week 11 outing against the Green Bay Packers -- logging a DNP for each week […]

Jared Verse Expected To Play Despite Questionable Tag

Los Angeles Rams rookie outside linebacker Jared Verse (ankle) and offensive lineman Alaric Jackson (foot) are both listed as questionable for the Week 14 game against the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but both players are expected to play, according to head coach Sean McVay. Verse, the 19th overall pick this year out of Florida […]

C.J. Mosley Heading To Injured Reserve

According to New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, the team is placing linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) on Injured Reserve, which means he'll be forced to miss at least four games. Mosley is dealing with a herniated disc his neck and now will not be eligible to return to the team until the Week […]

Trent Williams Ruled Out, Nick Bosa Doubtful For Week 14

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) has officially been ruled out for the Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, while defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) is considered doubtful to play. Williams will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury, and he's also been grieving the loss […]

Mike Edwards, Troy Hill Ruled Out For Week 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Troy Hill (foot) and safety Mike Edwards (hamstring) will not suit up in Week 14 to face the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Brianna Dix. Hill has been dealing with a lingering foot injury over the past two weeks but has yet to officially miss time due to it. Edwards […]

Jadeveon Clowney Expected To Play On Sunday

According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Carolina Panthers defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) is expected to suit up this weekend against the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite not practicing this week and carrying a "questionable" designation, head coach Dave Canales expects the 31-year-old to be on the field. Over his past five contests, Clowney has tallied […]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Still Not Practicing

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle, personal) both remained out of practice for the second straight day this week. Bosa is on his way to missing a third straight game if he can't get cleared to play by Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears since injuring his […]

Logan Wilson Expected To Miss Rest Of The Season After Knee Surgery

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (knee) underwent a surgical cleanup on his knee on Thursday morning and is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, according to sources. An already bad Bengals defense will lose one of their best playmakers in the middle of the field for the final games of the season. […]

Jaire Alexander Missing Another Contest

Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander (knee) will miss his third straight outing in Week 14 when his team lines up against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. The seventh-year veteran picked up a knee ailment back in Week 9 that he's battled through since then. He was able to log limited sessions […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Suspension Upheld

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair had his three-game suspension upheld on Wednesday. Al-Shaair will now sit out Weeks 15, 16, and 17 following the Texans' Week 14 bye. Al-Shaair was suspended for three games without pay for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Week 13. Lawrence was sliding when Al-Shaair delivered […]

Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Do Not Practice On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Bosa has been sidelined over the past two weeks and is already trending down heading into Week 14. Williams has also missed the previous two games. Before the injury, Bosa […]

Sauce Gardner Not Practicing On Wednesday, Could Miss Week 14

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is not practicing on Wednesday as he deals with a hamstring injury. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said the 2022 first-round pick will not play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday if he is not 100% healthy. The two-time first-team All-Pro has not missed a game this season, […]

Week 14 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

As we have hinted at in several articles this year, the 2024 season seems to be the hardest proof yet that the NFL doesn't care much about fair and balanced scheduling or its fantasy fans. While millions of people watch the NFL primarily for fantasy purposes, the schedule is often bad for us. Worse, it […]

Marshon Lattimore Expected To Make Team Debut In Week 15

Washington Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) is expected to make his debut with the team following their bye in Week 14 to face his old team, the New Orleans Saints, in Week 15. The Commanders acquired Lattimore in a trade with the Saints on Nov. 5, but the 28-year-old defensive back has yet to play […]

Alex Highsmith Expected To Return In Week 14

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) is fully expected to play in Week 14 on Sunday against the division-rival Cleveland Browns, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Highsmith has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, but he should be back on the field this weekend for a ball-hawking Steelers defense against Browns […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended Three Games

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is being suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) in the Week 13 win on Sunday. Al-Shaair was ejected from the game after the hit on Lawrence, who was giving himself up on a slide in the middle of the field before Al-Shaair […]

DeMarcus Lawrence A "Long Shot" To Play On Monday Night In Week 14

Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday that it's "probably a long shot" for defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) to play next Monday night in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it's also "not out of the question." "I certainly expect to see him sooner than later," […]

Dexter Lawrence's Season Is Over

The New York Giants placed defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (elbow) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Monday. Lawrence won't be able to make it back for the Giants' final five games of the season after suffering a dislocated elbow in last Thursday's Thanksgiving Day loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. It's a serious blow for New […]

Sauce Gardner's Week 14 Status Up In The Air Due To Hamstring Injury

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner's (hamstring) status for next Sunday's divisional clash against the Miami Dolphins is up in the air due to a hamstring injury. Evidently, the team will see how he responds later in the week and "should know more." about his potential to play, too. Gardner […]

Azeez Al-Shaair Expected To Be Suspended

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is expected to be suspended by the league for the hit he delivered in the Week 13 win over the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday that left quarterback Trevor Lawrence (head) concussed. It was a pretty clear cheap shot with Lawrence already giving himself up in the middle of the […]

Tyrann Mathieu Expected To Be Fine For Week 14

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder) exited Sunday's game during the third quarter, but his injury is not believed to be serious. According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Mathieu is expected to play in Week 14 against the New York Giants. The 32-year-old registered two tackles in Sunday's loss, bringing his season total to […]