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Philadelphia Eagles star tackle Lane Johnson is out for the Week 12 showdown against the Buffalo Bills because of a groin injury. Johnson was  previously downgraded to questionable and is now officially inactive. Johnson was a surprising add to the injury report for the Eagles, as he practiced all week and had not received any […]

After a decisive TKO victory over Demetrius Andrade, undefeated Super Middleweight contender David Benavidez had a message for boxing legend Mike Tyson, via Mike Coppinger of ESPN. “I just told Mike Tyson that I love him and thank you so much for the motivation he’s given me,” said Benavidez, ESPN’s No. 2 boxer at 168 […]

One of the brightest young stars of the 2023-24 NBA season is going to be sidelined for an extended period of time due to injury. Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a wrist injury, according to Shams Charania. Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks […]

New York Giants wide receiver wasn’t expected to be active for Week 12 against the New England Patriots due to a neck injury, but he’s defying the odds and is set to be active, according to Mike Garofolo of the NFL Network. #Giants WR Darius Slayton will be active today, source says. He was listed […]

JJ Watt may be retired from the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he has to stop advocating for players getting ripped off by the NFL. Watt was once again vocal about a fine being imposed for seemingly perfectly legal and normal contact made on a block by Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown against the […]

After a brutal 31-13 loss on Thanksgiving night to the San Francisco 49ers at home, it’s time for the Seattle Seahawks to do some soul-searching and figure out how they can compete with the league’s elite teams. After two straight losses to division rivals in the Rams and 49ers, the Seahawks are reeling a bit […]

With the Houston Texans playing in a critical Week 12 game for control of the AFC South division, all eyes will be on CJ Stroud to see if the electric rookie quarterback can continue to keep his team hot and win a fourth straight game. The Texans are just one game of the Jaguars in […]

With the Chicago Bears heading to Minnesota in a primetime Monday Night Football matchup with the Vikings in Week 12, all eyes will be on Justin Fields. After rushing for a new season-high last week and leading the Bears to 26 points in a loss against the Detroit Lions, we’ll see if Fields can keep […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are 8-7 early on in the 2023-24 NBA season, and look like a team that could scrap its way into the postseason. It’s a good sign that New Orleans is hanging in there despite being without CJ McCollum (lung) and Trey Murphy III (knee) in the lineup, as both are obviously […]

With all teams back playing in Week 12 and quarterbacks around the league dropping like flies, there are plenty of great defensive matchups to exploit this week. Which fantasy defenses should you start, and which should you sit? Can the Patriots take advantage of the Giants starting Tommy DeVito? Will the Broncos stay hot with […]

The Seattle Seahawks have a big Thanksgiving day matchup with NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers, but there’s still some major injury uncertainty throughout Seattle’s roster. It’s unclear whether Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III, DK Metcalf, Jamal Adams and others will be able to suit up for the critical division game, but it sounds like […]

The Carolina Panthers are getting a big boost defensively with the return of safety Jeremy Chinn from the Injured Reserve list, according to the team’s official social media account. Jeremy Chinn designated to return from IRhttps://t.co/nVrwwFVt66 — Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) November 22, 2023 Panthers get defensive playmaker Jeremy Chinn back to the practice field Jeremy […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will have a new starting quarterback in Week 12, as Jake Browning will make his first career start filling in for the injured Joe Burrow. Despite making his first start, Browning wanted everyone to know that he’s plenty comfortable with the playbook and the offense, as he told Geoff Hobson of the […]

Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane just came back from injured reserve last week, but after aggravating that same knee with an injury in Week 11, it sounds like the Dolphins may opt to play it safe with Achane in Week 12 against the Jets. While no damage was revealed to Achane’s knee, playing it […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith provided some interesting updates on his elbow/triceps injury sustained in Week 11, as well as his projected status for the Thursday night Thanksgiving battle with the San Francisco 49ers. Smith said he’s feeling a little bit better, via Brady Henderson. Geno Smith said he’s feeling “a little bit better” two […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made a change at running back ahead of Week 12, activating Kyren Williams off the injured reserve list and waiving running back Darrell Henderson, according to Adam Schefter. Rams waived RB Darrell Henderson. Kyren Williams returns Sunday vs. Arizona. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 21, 2023 Rams shuffle the running […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have finally moved on from offensive coordinator Matt Canada after another dreadful performance, but Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t one to throw any members of his coaching staff, current or former, under the bus. Tomlin’s response to a question about Kenny Pickett’s future seems to nod at that, via Joe Rutter. […]

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas missed multiple games earlier this season with a hamstring injury, but it doesn’t sound like he’s ready to go on the shelf again with a knee injury. Thomas is dealing with a sprained MCL in his left knee that he played through in New York’s Week 11 upset […]

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole is going through one of the worst starts to his young career, as he can’t seem to snap out of a shooting slump with his new team. Poole hasn’t been nearly effective since leaving Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, and the rest of the Golden State Warriors, and […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has announced that Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Johnson will be inducted into the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor, as he announced on NFL on FOX. Jerry Jones announces on @NFLonFOX from Charlotte today that Jimmy Johnson will be inducted into the Cowboys Ring of Honor. — Greg Auman (@gregauman) November […]

Not much has gone right for the Washington Wizards this season. At 2-10 with little signs of life, Washington is going to need some major improvements internally in order to right the ship. Jordan Poole was Washington’s biggest acquisition this offseason, but he’s been struggling mightily with his new team through the first 12 games. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is no stranger to defending some of the league’s best shotmakers, particularly when the game is on the line. What Wiggins probably hasn’t had to do much of, however, is guard a 7-foot-1 player coming off a screen with no real options to contest the shot. Here’s what Andrew […]

The New York Giants are a team in need of some positive injury news, and it appears they’ll finally get some for Week 11. Offensive lineman Andrew Thomas was questionable to play with a knee injury, but he’s expected to suit up and play in the NFC East divisional matchup with the Washington Commanders, according […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay has been anxiously awaiting the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford, and it appears that Stafford will be all systems go for Week 11 against the Seattle Seahawks. McVay explained to Andrew Siciliano of the NFL Network that he hasn’t noticed anything different about Stafford after the injury. McVay says […]

The Phoenix Suns received some tough news on guard Bradley Beal, who will be sidelined for at least three more weeks with a back injury. Suns star Kevin Durant responded to the news and had a message for Beal, via Duane Rankin. "Take his time. We'll hold it down for him." Kevin Durant on Bradley […]

The Houston Texans will once again be without starting running back Dameon Pierce, as he’s still recovering from an ankle injury and has been ruled out for the Week 11 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, via Ian Rapoport. Despite returning to practice today, #Texans RB Dameon Pierce has been ruled out for Sunday. — Ian […]

The Cincinnati Bengals received devastating news after the loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football, as star quarterback Joe Burrow will be out for the season due to a wrist injury. Burrow left the game early against the Ravens, and now he’ll be out for the remainder of the 2023 NFL season with […]

The fallout from the surprising midseason firing of Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey remains to be seen, but a former defensive coordinator of the Bills, Leslie Frazier, shared his reaction to the move with the Zach Gelb show, via Joe Schad. Former Bills DC reacts to firing of former Bills OC amid turmoil in […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Noah Brown is coming off two of the biggest performances of his career, but it looks like he won’t be able to make it a third ahead of a Week 11 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Brown did not practice on Friday and has been ruled out for Sunday with a […]

The Baltimore Ravens secured an important Week 11 win over the division rival Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football, but it came at a major cost. Despite gaining control of the division, the Ravens lost star tight end Mark Andrews for the season with an ankle injury. Will Lamar Jackson be able to carry Baltimore […]

Week 10 in the NFL was a great spot to take advantage of some bad backup quarterbacks, but it’s time to move on and take a look at how the fantasy football landscape looks from the defensive perspective for Week 11. Which defenses should you start, and which should you sit? Will the Washington Commanders […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns was a full participant in practice on Thursday and has cleared concussion protocol, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer. Brian Burns was full again today and I was told he’s out of concussion protocol. But TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) and CB CJ Henderson (concussion) didn’t work. TE Stephen […]

The New York Giants have been hit hard by the injury bug this season, and it sounds like that won’t be changing entering the Week 11 NFC East divisional matchup with the Washington Commanders. Daboll provided updates on a few key injured players, via Jordan Raanan. WR Jalin Hyatt and OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux have each […]

New Minnesota Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs has been a busy man this season, going from the Cleveland Browns in preseason, to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, to the Minnesota Vikings at the trade deadline. Despite all the chaos around him, and his heroic efforts stepping in for injured QB Kirk Cousins, Dobbs has incredibly […]

The Oakland Athletics will be relocating to Las Vegas after a unanimous vote by MLB owners took place on Thursday, but the plan for the A’s home games in the interim is going to be rough on fans. The Athletics won’t be able to move into their new ballpark in Vegas until 2028, but the […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson entered his second season with sky-high potential after making huge plays as a rookie, but due to injuries and some struggles on the field, Watson has failed to live up to his immense potential so far this season. Packers quarterback Jordan Love seems to recognize that but wants […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has seen a lot of different dominant football players in his time in the NFL, but he doesn’t have to venture out beyond his own practice facility to see who he considers to be the greatest up close and personal every day. McCaffrey had the highest praise for […]

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry didn’t play in Tuesday night’s heated matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a sore right knee, but he received some good news today. Curry underwent an MRI to determine the extent of the injury to his right knee, but the MRI didn’t reveal any structural damage, according to […]

The news of Deshaun Watson being out for the season after undergoing shoulder surgery is a tough blow for fantasy football managers who have members of the Browns’ offense. What’s the full fantasy football impact from Dorian Thompson-Robinson taking over (at least for now) at QB for the Browns? Let’s take a look at how […]