Aaron Donald Suiting Up Against Commanders

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (groin) is officially active for Week 15 versus the Washington Commanders. He has not missed a game this season, registering 43 tackles and six sacks through 13 contests. Having him available is huge for the Rams as they look to shut down the Commanders and Sam Howell, who […]

Jimmie Ward Questionable To Return With A Head Injury

Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return. Ward suffered a head injury during the first quarter of the Texans' Week 15 contest against the Tennessee Titans and was sent to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion. The Texans are in a must-win […]

Denzel Ward Returning To Face Bears

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (shoulder) is officially active for the Week 15 contest on Sunday against the visiting Chicago Bears. Ward hurt his shoulder in Week 11 and was forced to miss the last three games, but he'll be returning this weekend to help a beat up Browns defense. The 26-year-old's return boosts Cleveland's […]

Jaire Alexander, Darnell Savage Out For Packers Defense

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) and safety Darnell Savage (shoulder) are both inactive for Week 15's contest versus the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The good news for their defense is that cornerback Eric Stokes (hamstring) and linebacker Quay Walker (shoulder), who were listed as questionable to play, are active and will […]

Devin White Inactive In Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) has been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday after being listed as questionable on the final injury report. Also out for Tampa's defense is cornerback Carlton Davis III (groin), defensive lineman William Gholston (ankle, knee), cornerback Josh Hayes and safety […]

Xavien Howard, Jevon Holland Inactive Sunday

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (hip) and safety Jevon Holland (knee) are inactive for Week 15 versus the New York Jets. Both players had been listed as questionable after practicing in a limited capacity on Friday. This is tough news for Miami's defense in a divisional game, though they're still heavily favored over New York. […]

Budda Baker Added To Injury Report, Questionable For Week 15

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (illness) was added to the injury report on Sunday morning. He's officially questionable to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15. With just six hours until the game starts, it appears that the safety's status is suddenly up in the air, though it's possible that this is strictly […]

Devin White, Jamel Deal Trending Toward Playing Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) and cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle, foot) had been listed as questionable but are trending in the right direction for Week 15 versus the Green Bay Packers, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. White, who has 69 tackles, two sacks, and one interception through 11 games, is expected […]

Stephon Gilmore Expected To Play In Week 15

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore (illness) had been listed as questionable but is expected to be active for Week 15 versus the Buffalo Bills, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The former Defensive Player of the Year has appeared in all 13 games this season, registering 50 tackles, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. […]

Aaron Donald Expected To Suit Up Versus Commanders

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (groin) had been listed as questionable but is expected to play versus the Washington Commanders in Week 15, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The veteran and former Defensive Player of the Year has played in all 13 games this season, registering 43 tackles and six sacks. He […]

Patriots Defense Off Fantasy Radar For Week 15

The New England Patriots' defense cannot be trusted in fantasy football as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15. While the New England defense has gotten much better lately and the Chiefs' offense is struggling, the latter still remains the heavy favorite for this AFC clash. Fantasy managers intrigued by the […]

Jamal Adams, Dee Eskridge Questionable For Week 15

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) and wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) are questionable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15. Neither player practiced on Thursday or Friday, but it appears they made enough progress on Saturday to avoid being ruled out ahead of time. Confirmation on both players' statuses should come out […]

Eagles Will Designate Avonte Maddox To Return

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox (pectoral) will soon be designated to return from injured reserve, according to Josh Tolentino of the Philadelphia Enquirer. Once official, this move will open Maddox's practice window, giving him 21 days to practice without being officially activated from injured reserve. If Philadelphia doesn't activate him by the end of that […]

DJ Reader, DJ Ivey Won't Return In Week 15

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader (knee) and cornerback DJ Ivey (knee) exited during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. Both players have been ruled out and will not return. Neither player registered a tackle prior to their respective departures. Zach Carter and Josh Tupou will earn more snaps in Reader's […]

Darius Slay Has Surgery, Will Miss Monday Night Game

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (knee) had arthroscopic knee surgery this week and will be out for the Monday night game in Week 15 against the Seattle Seahawks, but he is expected to return by the end of the regular season, according to sources. It's a big-time loss for an already suspect Eagles secondary as […]

Micah Hyde, A.J. Epenesa Ruled Out For Week 15

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (neck) and defensive end A.J. Epenesa (ribs) remain week-to-week and have been ruled out for the Week 15 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Head coach Sean McDermott said it's a "flexible situation" as to whether they would need to go on Injured Reserve. Hyde is the more likely […]

Bobby Okereke Has Favorable Matchup In Week 15

New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke will hope to continue his stellar season against the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. Okereke has made 119 tackles, nine tackles for losses, and four forced fumbles this season. The Saints run the ball heavily, averaging 28.2 rushes per game. Okereke is a talented run defender. He is […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Has A Quality Matchup In Week 15

Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has a quality matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 15. The average fantasy score of safeties against the Packers ranks in the top five of all teams. Packers quarterback Jordan Love has tossed 11 interceptions when throwing ten yards or deeper down the field. Winfield has […]

T.J. Watt Looks To Get Back In The Sack Column

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt ranks second in the league for sacks, one behind Khalil Mack, as he heads into a Week 15 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts have allowed 30 sacks this season, the tenth-fewest in the league. Watt is dominant enough that he is a must-start against any opponent. He […]

Will Anderson Jr. Has A Favorable Matchup In Week 15

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has a favorable matchup against the sack-prone Tennessee Titans in Week 15. The first-round rookie has had an up-and-down season. He has played over 500 snaps, two-thirds of the Texans' defensive snaps, but he only has 5.0 sacks. But four of his sacks have come in the past […]

Arnold Ebiketie Is A Sleeper Streaming Option For IDP

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie is an under-the-radar streaming option for IDP managers in Week 15, as he and the Falcons take on the less-than-stellar Carolina Panthers. The 1-12 Panthers are allowing an average of 3.9 sacks per game, the fourth-most, and opposing DEs are scoring the eighth-most fantasy points against the Panthers. Ebiketie, […]

Commanders Place Jamin Davis On Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders placed linebacker Jamin Davis (shoulder) on Injured Reserve on Thursday and signed defensive end Joshua Pryor from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move. Davis hurt his shoulder in the Week 13 loss to the Miami Dolphins and will now have season-ending surgery. The 25-year-old former first-rounder […]

Maxx Crosby Playing Against Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) is officially active on Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. Crosby has been dealing with a knee injury in recent weeks and has been playing through questionable tags. It won't be any different for this one despite being on a short week. […]

Maxx Crosby Expected To Play In Week 15

Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) has dealt with a knee injury for the last several weeks that has him listed as questionable to play on Thursday night against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, but he's expected to play in Week 15. Crosby, one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL, hasn't played […]

T.J. Watt Clears Concussion Protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (head) has been cleared by an independent neurological consultant and is no longer in the league's concussion protocol. Watt took a knee to the jaw early in last Thursday's upset loss to the New England Patriots and was evaluated on the sideline before eventually returning. It was announced after the […]

Micah Hyde Week-To-Week With Neck Injury

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (neck) is considered week-to-week with a neck injury, according to head coach Sean McDermott. The veteran defensive back suffered the injury in the Week 14 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and his status is in doubt for an important matchup with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Dak Prescott and […]

T.J. Watt Limited In Tuesday’s Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (concussion) was a limited participant in the team's practice on Tuesday. Watt appeared to hit his head hard after a collision with New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott last Thursday. But, after a brief check with the medical staff, he was cleared to return. However, on Friday, Watt reported […]

Maxx Crosby Does Not Practice On Tuesday

The Las Vegas Raiders held a walkthrough practice on Tuesday. But if they were to practice, defensive end Maxx Crosby (knee) would have been a non-participant. Crosby has been dealing with this knee issue for a couple of weeks now. However, it hasn't stopped him from playing. He has suited up for every Raiders game […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 15 (2023)

Welcome to the Week 15 IDP waiver wire column for fantasy football IDP leagues. Some of the biggest IDP producers of Week 14 included Saints safety Jordan Howden, who replaced the injured Marcus Maye and made 10 tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble; Browns cornerback Martin Emerson, who made two interceptions for four on […]

Week 15 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

Many fantasy leagues have started their fantasy playoffs already, and most others will this week. Most of us avoid Week 18 as a matter of practice and optimize playoff seeding based on the depth of our leagues. But not all commissioners know how to maximize their playoff settings. Some commissioners are new and just don’t […]