Eagles Defense Rips Apart Cowboys In Week 10

The Philadelphia Eagles had a field day against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, moving to 7-2 on the season with a big 34-6 win on the road. The Eagles' defense played a key part in the victory, holding Dallas to just six points, 97 rushing yards, and 49 net passing yards. The unit also intercepted […]

Patriots Defense Records Nine Sacks On Sunday

The New England Patriots defense had a field day against the Chicago Bears, surrendering just three points while sacking rookie quarterback Caleb Williams nine times. The unit didn't register a turnover, but it did tally 13 tackles for loss and five passes defended. In the end, the Bears registered just 69 net passing yards and […]

Za'Darius Smith Won't Make Lions Debut On Sunday Night

Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (personal) is officially inactive for the Sunday night game against the Houston Texans. Smith was just acquired in a trade by Detroit from the Cleveland Browns and will have to wait to make his Lions debut until Week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 32-year-old three-time Pro Bowler had […]

Darius Slay Jr. Returns To Sunday's Game

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay Jr. (ankle) returned to the Week 10 divisional clash against the Dallas Cowboys after leaving with a tweaked left ankle early in the first quarter. Slay injured his ankle on the first defensive series of the game and was initially deemed questionable to return to Sunday's game. It's good news […]

Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa Active Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive ends Khalil Mack (groin) and Joey Bosa (hip) are officially active for Week 10 against the Tennessee Titans. Both players had been listed as questionable. Mack is suiting up despite missing all three days of practice this week. He hasn't missed a game this season, amassing 26 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two […]

Trevon Diggs, Micah Parsons Officially Active Sunday

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (calf, illness) and linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) are officially active for Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both players had been listed as questionable. Diggs had missed practice on Friday but was widely expected to play this weekend. He has 31 tackles and one interception this season. The 26-year-old will […]

Nick Bosa Active For Week 10 In Tampa Bay

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had been questionable heading into Week 10 after logging three limited practices in a row. Bosa continues to be one of the most effective defenders in his age-27 season, registering 28 tackles, 4.5 sacks, one […]

Za'Darius Smith Not Ready To Make Lions Debut

Detroit Lions pass rusher Za'Darius Smith is expected to be inactive for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans. Acquired from Cleveland earlier this week, Smith hasn't had quite enough time to adjust to the new system. He figures to make his Lions debut next week, building on a 2024 campaign that includes 23 tackles and […]

Solomon Thomas Ruled Out For Week 10

New York Jets defensive lineman Solomon Thomas (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Thomas sustained his knee injury during last Thursday's victory over the Houston Texans and was unable to participate in any team practices this week. Thomas will now set his sights […]

Jevon Holland Optimistic He'll Play In Week 10

Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (hand, knee) is optimistic that he will be able to play on Monday Night Football in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. While Holland is hoping to be able to play, he said on Friday that he'll be a game-time decision on Monday. […]

Bears Defense A Solid Start With Potential Against Patriots

The Chicago Bears' defense and special teams are looking to rebound in Week 10 as they face off against the New England Patriots. After a somewhat strong showing in Week 9, where they kept things competitive despite a tough loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Bears now turn their attention to rookie quarterback Drake Maye. […]

Patriots Defense Not A Threat Against No. 1 Pick

The New England Patriots defense remains an unreliable fantasy option heading into Week 10 against the Chicago Bears and their No. 1 pick quarterback, Caleb Williams. The Patriots' defense has several playmakers, but the unit's productivity has been underwhelming so far. New England has forced just five turnovers through nine weeks while allowing an average […]

Jaquan Brisker Ruled Out Again

Chicago Bears safety Jaquan Brisker (concussion) has again been ruled inactive for Sunday's home matchup against the New England Patriots. Brisker hasn't appeared in a game since the team's Week 5 36-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers, missing the ensuing three outings. More so, -- and even more concerning -- the 25-year-old has yet to […]

DaRon Bland Out, Micah Parsons, Trevon Diggs Tagged As Questionable

The Dallas Cowboys plan on star defensive end Micah Parsons (ankle) returning to action this weekend, but defensive backs Trevon Diggs (calf) and DaRon Bland (foot) have been ruled questionable and out, respectively. Parsons has been out of the team's lineup since their Week 4 win over the New York Giants, and although he's questionable […]

C.J. Mosley Not Suiting Up In Week 10

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (neck) has been ruled inactive for Week 10's outing against the Arizona Cardinals. Mosley has been working through a neck ailment that's kept him out of the lineup since New York fell 37-15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers back in Week 7. It's of little surprise that he'll miss another […]

Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack Both Questionable For Week 10

Los Angeles Chargers outside linebackers Joey Bosa (hip) and Khalil Mack (groin) are both listed as questionable to face off against the Tennessee Titans in Week 10 on Sunday. In addition, cornerback Kristian Fulton (hamstring) is doubtful and linebacker Denzel Perryman (toe) is questionable. Bosa was limited in practice all week, while Mack didn't practice […]

Will Anderson Jr. Won't Play In Week 10

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) was unable to practice all week and was officially ruled out on Friday to play in the Week 10 showdown on Sunday night against the Detroit Lions. Anderson injured his ankle in the Week 9 loss to the New York Jets last Thursday night and wasn't able […]

Nick Bosa Questionable To Face Buccaneers

The San Francisco 49ers listed defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) as questionable to play in Week 10 on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Bosa came down with a hip-pointer injury in practice on Wednesday and was very limited in the final practice of the week on Friday, leaving […]

Commanders Defense Looks To Enjoy Another Strong Showing In Week 10

The Washington Commanders defense has enjoyed three consecutive strong performances but faces a tough task against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 10. Over the past three weeks, the Commanders have allowed a high of just 22 points and held their other to under 20 points in the other two outings. During this span, they have […]

Kyle Hamilton Suffers Sprained Ankle

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) was forced to leave Thursday night's game after making an awkward plant on his right foot. He did not return to the game, but Ian Rapoport is now saying that the star safety suffered an ankle sprain and it's not considered serious. With how bad the Ravens' defense has […]

Kyle Hamilton Won't Return On Thursday Night

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) injured his right ankle in the second quarter and will not return in the second half. Hamilton stepped awkwardly with his right foot and went down in a heap before leaving the field under his own power. He went to the locker room to undergo X-rays and won't return […]

Kyle Hamilton Questionable To Return On Thursday Night

Baltimore Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton (ankle) tweaked his right ankle in the second quarter of Thursday night's divisional game against the Cincinnati Bengals and is questionable to return. One of the best all-around safeties in the game stepped awkwardly with his right foot to cause his ankle injury and was immediately taken to the blue […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Not Ready To Practice

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said on Wednesday that pass-rusher DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) is progressing but isn't ready to have his 21-day practice window opened so that he can return from Injured Reserve. Lawrence has already missed the required four games on IR, but it doesn't look like he's going to be ready to […]

Micah Parsons Returns To Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Micah Parsons (ankle) is practicing on Wednesday, but he is expected to be limited for the first session of the week. This is a promising development, as he did not practice at all last week due to his ankle injury suffered in Week 4. The 2021 first-round pick and three-time All-Pro […]

Week 10 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

One persistent issue that constantly influences our IDP rankings and streamer advice is, “Are you in a deep or shallow league?” The idea of deep vs. shallow is a concept that routinely impacts our IDP advice. A majority of IDP leagues are not so deep that you’d ever start Stephon Gilmore… but how do we […]

Preston Smith Landing With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are trading for Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Preston Smith, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. The 2015 second-round pick by the Washington Redskins has spent the last six years with the Packers and has collected at least eight sacks in each of the last three seasons. Smith is set to join […]

Titans Not Interested In Trading Jeffery Simmons

The Tennessee Titans are not looking to trade All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons, according to NFL insider Dianna Russini. Russini said one team called Tennessee just to see if he was available, and the answer was a firm "no." The 2019 first-round pick has been in some trade rumors as the Titans stare down a […]

Mike Edwards Granted Release From Bills

Buffalo Bills safety Mike Edwards is being released per his request on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The team is shopping him ahead of the Tuesday 4 PM trade deadline, but if a deal isn't reached, he will be let go. Edwards, a two-time Super Bowl Champion, was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the […]

Marshon Lattimore Traded To Washington

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Washington Commanders are acquiring defensive back Marshon Lattimore and a fifth-round pick from the New Orleans Saints. The Commanders will send a third-, fourth-, and sixth-round pick in exchange. Lattimore will join a Washington team that is currently 7-2 and shaping up to be a legit […]

Lions Acquire Za'Darius Smith From Browns

As expected, the Detroit Lions acquired standout edge rusher Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to sources. The Lions are adding a key pass-rusher to help make up for the loss of All-Pro defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who will miss the rest of the year with a broken leg. Along with Smith, […]