Fantasy News

The Titans placed Adam Humphries on injured reserve.

It’s unclear what the exact designation is, but Humphries just returned on Sunday after missing multiple weeks with a concussion. The veteran wideout will now be out until at least the regular season finale, though hopefully it’s not a longer-term issue that would keep him out into January.

12/8/20 - 04:29 PM ET

The Cardinals have activated Larry Fitzgerald from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Fitzgerald will return this week against the Giants, and Arizona could certainly use him as a reliable weapon for Kyler Murray with the offense struggling. Both Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk could be quality FLEX plays in Week 14 with DeAndre Hopkins set to face James Bradberry.

12/8/20 - 03:55 PM ET

The Eagles have benched Carson Wentz, according to ESPN.

Philadelphia is going with second-round rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts over Wentz for Week 14, which isn’t a surprise after Wentz was benched at the end of the Packers game last Sunday and Hurts provided a clear spark for the offense and the entire team. This season, Wentz is completing 57.4% of his passes for 2,620 passing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, and four lost fumbles along with 276 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in 12 games. Unbelievably, Wentz’s massive contract extension does not kick in until after this season, so the Eagles are in a tough spot moving forward.

Via: ESPN 12/8/20 - 01:40 PM ET

The Eagles are starting Jalen Hurts at quarterback.

Eagles head coach Doug Pederson basically had no choice but to make this move after Carson Wentz struggled all season and the offense looked totally different (i.e. much better) when Hurts took over against the Packers in Week 13. This could just be a one-game benching depending on how Hurts plays—and keep in mind that Hurts will be facing arguably the league’s best defense in the Saints—but we anticipate the rookie will be the guy for the rest of the season. If Hurts is available in your league, he’s certainly worth an add thanks to his dual threat ability; he might be difficult to trust in a tough matchup in his first career start, though.

Via: ESPN 12/8/20 - 01:36 PM ET

Auden Tate (shoulder) is expected to be out four-to-six months.

Tate was dealing with a torn labrum, and he had surgery this morning done by the well-known Dr. James Andrews. The big receiver might miss offseason training, but he’s expected to be ready for the start of training camp in summer 2021.

Via: Tom Pelissero 12/8/20 - 10:33 AM ET

Antonio Gibson (toe) is officially doubtful to return for Washington.

It looked like it may have been an ankle injury for Gibson, and we expected he’d soon be back for Washington after hobbling off earlier in the first quarter. But unfortunately, it looks like more of a serious issue that will likely keep Gibson out for the rest of this evening’s game. Before leaving, Gibson had two carries for 14 yards. Now we have to hope this isn’t something that’ll keep the dynamic rookie runner out for much longer than today, but it’s not a great sign that he’s being called doubtful to return this early in the game.

12/7/20 - 05:38 PM ET

The Browns claimed Marvin Hall.

Hall was recently (and surprisingly) waived by the Lions, and he lands with a playoff contender in the Browns. Hall will provide another deep threat for Cleveland, but he’s not a recommended fantasy pickup right now.

12/7/20 - 04:42 PM ET