Jaquan Brisker Questionable To Return With Illness

The Chicago Bears are saying that safety Jaquan Brisker (illness) is questionable to return to the Week 2 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness. It's a notable development for the Bears' secondary and for fantasy managers that have Brisker in their starting spot at defensive back in IDP formats. […]

Brian Burns Won't Discuss Contract During The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns won't discuss a new contract during the season. "We haven't really been in talks," said the multi-time Pro Bowler on Saturday. "I told them once the season started, I'm all about ball." Burns began the year with a bang, totaling seven tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in the […]

Budda Baker Questionable For Week 2

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) popped up on the Week 2 injury report on Friday and was a limited practice participant, leaving him questionable to play against the New York Giants this Sunday. Baker must have picked up the hamstring injury during practice this week after he was a full participant on both Wednesday […]

Jaycee Horn Placed On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) on Injured reserve on Friday. Horn sustained an injury to his hamstring during the first half of the Panthers' Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The move comes just three days before their interdivisional showdown against the New Orleans Saints set for Sept 18. The former […]

Patriots Defense Difficult To Trust In Week 2

The New England Patriots' defense is worth avoiding in fantasy football ahead of their Week 2 clash with the Miami Dolphins. Although the Patriots' defense is normally considered one of the premier units in football, their upcoming matchup offers a daunting task. Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tossed for 466 yards last Sunday while receiver Tyreek […]

Chris Jones To Make Season Debut Against Jags

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones will make his 2023 season debut this Sunday in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as expected. Jones ended his lengthy holdout by agreeing to a reworked one-year deal with the team, but not before sitting out last Thursday night's season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions. The 29-year-old […]

Chase Young Practices In Full Thursday

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) was listed as a full practice participant on Thursday. It's a notable development for the former second overall pick that has been set back by injuries since winning Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020, as he had been limited in practices since suffering a stinger in the […]

Joey Bosa Misses Another Practice

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) missed his second straight practice of the week on Thursday. Even if Bosa is able to return to practice on Friday, he's trending towards having to miss the Week 2 contest on the road against the Tennessee Titans. That would be great news for quarterback Ryan Tannehill […]

Week 2 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

Week 1 of the NFL season is under our belts. The opening weekend had its usual share of surprises, such as Puka Nakua exceeding our wildest expectations. It also had its fair share of unsurprising outcomes, as some players and teams met our expectations to a T. For example, as we expected, Chris Jones missed […]

Jamal Adams Back At Practice Wednesday

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday and was listed as a limited participant. It's a milestone day for Adams, who hadn't practiced or played since tearing his quadriceps tendon in Week 1 of the 2022 campaign. The Seahawks will no doubt take it slow with the 27-year-old star safety and […]

Joey Bosa Already On The Injury Report

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) is already on the Week 2 injury report and was listed as a non-participant in practice on Wednesday. Bosa is dealing with some hamstring soreness after the team's Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins. It doesn't sound like anything serious, but with a player with such […]

Jaycee Horn Dealing With Serious Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) is reportedly dealing with a serious hamstring injury after being banged up in the Week 1 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. According to Panthers head coach Frank Reich, surgery and a stint on Injured Reserve are both options for the former first-round pick. Horn has played in just 17 […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

In Week 1, T.J. Watt, Josh Allen, Jessie Bates III, and Zaire Franklin balled out. Watt, Allen, and 49ers DE Drake Jackson tied for the Week 1 lead with 3.0 sacks each. Bates made two interceptions and 10 combined tackles in his debut with the Falcons. And Franklin was one of only two defenders (the […]

Cameron Heyward To Have Surgery, Likely Headed To Injured Reserve

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said on Tuesday that defensive end Cameron Heyward (groin) will undergo surgery on the groin injury he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday and is likely headed to Injured Reserve with a chance to return this year. Heyward could miss up to […]

Nakobe Dean Placed On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (foot) is being placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a foot injury in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. The second-year linebacker out of the University of Georgia played in all 17 games last season as a rookie but was utilized primarily on special teams. Now, he'll […]

Jalen Pitre Released From The Hospital

Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (lung) was released from the hospital on Monday and is in good spirits, according to a source. The young safety was taken to a local hospital on Sunday after suffering a bruised lung in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens when quarterback Lamar Jackson's knee hit his chest. The 24-year-old […]

Cameron Heyward Set To Miss Multiple Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers six-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (groin) is expected to miss multiple weeks with a groin injury that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, according to sources. A trip to Injured Reserve is likely and all options are on the table, including surgery. It's […]

Fletcher Cox Should Be OK

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (ribs) should be fine moving forward, according to a league source. Cox underwent an MRI exam on Monday morning after he suffered a "friendly fire" shot to the ribs when he collided with teammate Zach Cunningham in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday. Cox's […]

Chiefs, Chris Jones Reach One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones agreed on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Financial terms were disclosed, but Jones will reportedly also have incentives added so that he can earn more in 2023. The 29-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher missed last Thursday's season-opening loss to the Detroit Lions, but he should be available […]

James Bradberry In Concussion Protocol

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback James Bradberry (concussion) entered the concussion protocol after the team's Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. The Eagles gave up 316 passing yards and three passing touchdowns to Mac Jones, so losing Bradberry could cause a significant issue for its secondary. The Eagles are slated to host the Minnesota Vikings […]

Dolphins Defense Can't Slow Down Chargers Sunday

The Miami Dolphins' defense struggled to slow down Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' offense in Week 1. While Miami won, they surrendered 34 points and failed to record a single turnover. The unit did, however, tally three sacks, including one each from Kader Kohou and Zach Sieler. Even with a game versus the […]

Cameron Heyward Won't Return Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 1 versus the San Francisco 49ers. Heyward exited in the first half, returned, and then exited again before being ruled out. Isaiahh Loudermilk should see more snaps in his absence.

Cameron Heyward Returns Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (groin) has returned to Week 1 versus the San Francisco 49ers. He had been listed as questionable after exiting earlier in the contest. Pittsburgh needs all the reinforcements it can get after falling behind by three scores in the first half.

Cameron Heyward Questionable To Return Sunday

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward (groin) exited Week 1 versus the San Francisco 49ers and is questionable to return. Isaiahh Loudermilk and Armon Watts are next up on the team's depth chart. They should see an uptick in snaps until Heyward is able to return.

Devon Witherspoon Not Expected To Play Sunday

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (hamstring) is not expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1, per NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. His NFL debut will have to wait another week. Tre Brown or Mike Jackson should handle additional snaps until Witherspoon is healthy enough to return.

Brian Burns Unlikely To Get Deal Before Sunday's Game

According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, linebacker Brian Burns and the Panthers aren't expected to agree on a deal before Sunday's meeting with the Atlanta Falcons. However, he is anticipated to play. The two-time Pro Bowler is seeking a new contract and practiced sparingly heading into the 2023-24 campaign. As a result, Burns could see a […]

Harold Landry Predicted To Return In Week 1

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) is expected to return on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The 27-year-old missed all last season because of a torn ACL, which was a tough blow considering he recorded 12 sacks during the 2021-22 campaign. He practiced in full on Friday, which is always a good sign regarding […]

Nick Bosa Plans To Play On Sunday

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa intends to play on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The pass-rusher, who agreed to a record-breaking five-year, $170 million contract extension on Wednesday, has been back with the team for only a few days. However, despite uncertainty surrounding his workload, his presence is undoubtedly positive for the overall […]

Jack Jones Won't Play In Week 1

According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones (hamstring) is expected to miss multiple games. The 2022 fourth-round pick, who recently had gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney, was anticipated to play versus the Eagles. However, he didn't practice on Thursday or Friday, so he […]

Chase Young To Miss Week 1

According to Ben Standig of The Athletic, Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (neck) won't play in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 24-year-old had hoped to be available. However, not only will he sit out the opener, but he also might miss more games moving forward. Young, drafted as the No. 2 pick […]