Minkah Fitzpatrick Activated From COVID-19 List

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. Fitzpatrick missed last Sunday night's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Steelers defense was also missing All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt (hip, knee) and cornerback Joe Haden (foot) in Week 11, and it showed, as the Steelers could not slow down quarterback […]

Week 12 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

Thanksgiving without football is something many of us have never had to experience. The Detroit Lions have been Turkey Day mainstays since 1934, and the Dallas Cowboys since 1966. So few of us have even experienced a Thanksgiving without pigskin…and yet some have mixed feelings about the fantasy implications of three games on Thursday. This […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Returns To Practice Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a fractured foot in Week 2. The pass-rusher won't play in the Thanksgiving game on Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, but there's a chance he could return in Week 13 to face the New Orleans Saints. […]

Saints Defense Will Be Without Marcus Davenport

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (shoulder) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving. Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) was also ruled out. Davenport checks in as the No. 26 defensive lineman in IDP leagues with 17 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks and […]

Jack Conklin Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Cleveland Browns designated right tackle Jack Conklin (elbow) to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, giving them 21 days to add him to the 53-man roster. Conklin has missed the past three games after dislocating his elbow in a Week 8 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The addition of Conklin will be a big […]

Joe Haden Expected To Return In Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Joe Haden (foot) is expected to return Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. In the Week 9 tie against the Detroit Lions, he initially injured his foot and missed Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 32-year-old has racked up tackles and a forced fumble over eight games in 2021. […]

Steelers Defense Set To Get T.J. Watt, Others Back

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that he expects linebacker T.J. Watt (hip, knee), safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback Joe Haden (foot) and defensive lineman Isaiah Loudermilk to return for the Week 12 game against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday. Fitzpatrick is on the COVID-19 list. Watt will be the biggest return for the team's […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We all do it. We get overconfident in our projections and we start making calls we shouldn’t. Whether you’re a desperate manager who started Tua and his terrific matchup over a "slumping" Aaron Rodgers this week, or a cheap dad who thinks Dr. Thunder is the same as Dr. Pepper (it isn't), everyone makes these […]

Bradley Chubb Returns To Practice

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio said that pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (ankle) practiced on Monday after being on Injured Reserve. The Broncos now have 21 days to activate Chubb from IR to give the team some much-needed pass-rushing help after they traded Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old hasn't played since Week […]

T.J. Edwards Signs One-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed linebacker T.J. Edwards to a one-year contract extension worth up to $3.2 million with $2.15 million fully guaranteed on Monday. The Eagles held Edwards' rights for the 2022 season with the non-guaranteed restricted free-agent tender. He was named as a starter four weeks ago and has 44 tackles, three tackles for […]

Asante Samuel Jr. Sustains Head Injury In Week 11

Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Asante Samuel Jr. (head) exited Sunday Night Football versus the Steelers early with an injury. The 22-year-old sustained a head injury during the second half and will not return to the contest. It's likely that Samuel will go into the league's concussion protocol entering next week, and he'll have to […]

Darius Slay Suffers Concussion In Week 11 Win

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in the Week 11 win over the New Orleans Saints. It was another big game for the Eagles defense in their 40-29 win over the Saints, and Slay was able to return an interception 51 yards for a […]

Bud Dupree Placed On Injured Reserve Saturday

The Tennessee Titans placed linebacker Bud Dupree (abdomen) on injured reserve Saturday. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Dupree is expected to return in a few weeks. The 28-year-old will be eligible to return on December 19 as the Titans have a bye in Week 13. He has racked up seven tackles, one […]

Chargers Defense Set To Get Joey Bosa Back Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (health and safety protocols) is expected to get back on the field for Sunday's game against the Steelers, per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Bosa would not miss any time if he is ultimately cleared, a break for a Chargers defense that has enjoyed the three-time Pro […]

Logan Ryan Placed On COVID-19 List

The New York Giants officially placed safety Logan Ryan on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday after he tested positive for the virus. As a result, he's expected to miss the Week 11 game on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ryan is asymptomatic and vaccinated, but he'll need to return two negative tests by […]

Steelers Defense To Be Without T.J. Watt, Joe Haden

The Pittsburgh Steelers have ruled out linebacker T.J. Watt (hip, knee) and cornerback Joe Haden (foot) for their Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night. Star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week and will also be inactive. Those are three pretty big losses for the […]

Khalil Mack To Have Season-Ending Foot Surgery

The Chicago Bears will place All-Pro pass-rusher Khalil Mack (foot) on Injured Reserve so that he can have season-ending foot surgery, according to sources. Mack has missed the last two games while tending to the foot injury, but he'll now miss the rest of the 2021 season. This is a huge loss that can't be […]

Vita Vea Unlikely To Play Against Giants

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (knee) wasn't at practice on Friday, and while he still has another day to get back on the practice field, he's unlikely to do so and probably will not be active on Monday night against the New York Giants after getting injured in the Week 10 loss to […]

Logan Ryan Likely Out For Monday Night Game

New York Giants safety Logan Ryan tested positive for COVID-19 and is now unlikely to play on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Giants will likely be placing Ryan on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Joe Judge said the situation doesn't appear to be a false-positive. Julian Love will likely take Ryan's […]

T.J. Watt Looking Unlikely For Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt (hip, knee) missed his second practice of the week on Thursday and doesn't appear likely to play in Week 11 on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Chargers unless he returns to practice on Friday. Watt was considered week-to-week earlier in the week, so it wouldn't be a huge surprise […]

Joey Bosa On COVID-19 List As Close Contact

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday as a close contact of defensive lineman Jerry Tillery, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Bosa is unvaccinated, though, and must quarantine for five days, per the league's COVID-19 protocols. If he continues to test negative and stays asymptomatic, he […]

Week 11 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

If you play in a long-standing keeper or dynasty league, now is the stage at which you commit to one of two things. You are either tuning your contender like an F1 going into Monaco, or you are scrapping it for parts. If you aren't doing one of these two things in dynasty, then you're […]

Harrison Smith Activated, Patrick Peterson Designated For Return

The Minnesota Vikings activated safety Harrison Smith from the Reserve/COVID-19 list and designated cornerback Patrick Peterson (hamstring) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It's great news for the Vikings secondary ahead of an important divisional clash with the Green Bay Packers this weekend, although Peterson isn't guaranteed to return in Week 11 after going […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

It happens every NFL season. It’s something we warned you against early in these columns and it’s something few find attractive on a dating profile. It’s something most children and many adults struggle with until the day they die, and no, we are not talking about IBS. It's called impatience. Others may know it as […]

Joey Bosa Placed On COVID-19 List

The Los Angeles Chargers placed defensive end Joey Bosa and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. It's unclear if either player is vaccinated, but if they are, they will need to be asymptomatic and return two negative tests within a within a 24-hour span in order to be cleared to play […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Unlikely To Play In Week 11

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is unlikely to be available for the Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers after testing positive for COVID-19, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. And with cornerback Joe Haden (foot) questionable to play this weekend as well, Pittsburgh's secondary could be vulnerable against Justin Herbert and the Bolts. […]

Harrison Smith Expected Back With The Team Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is expected to be back with the team on Wednesday after being placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last week. He has missed the previous two games since being placed on the COVID-19 list in Week 8. The 32-year-old will be cleared soon and could return to the team as soon […]

Von Miller Will Make His Rams Debut Monday Night

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Von Miller (ankle) is good to go and will make his debut with the team on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Miller has been out of action since getting injured in Week 7 in what turned out to be his final game with the Denver […]

T.J. Watt's MRI Yields Positive Results

An MRI exam on Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's injured hip and knee came back negative on Monday, but he is still sore, according to sources. Before the MRI, the Steelers were calling Watt week-to-week after he was injured in the third quarter of the Week 10 tie with the Detroit Lions. It's still unclear […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Tests Positive For COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a source. Fitzpatrick is now in danger of missing the team's Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers unless he can return two negative tests within a 24-hour span and remain asymptomatic before Sunday's game. The 24-year-old is a big part of […]