Fantasy News

The Ravens have activated Lamar Jackson from the reserve/COVID-19 list.

This puts Jackson in line to return tomorrow night, and he should be a high-end QB1 in a great matchup against Dallas. The presence of the 2019 NFL MVP will also be a boost for J.K. Dobbins and the running backs. Trace McSorley will be the backup with Robert Griffin III (hamstring) on IR.

12/7/20 - 04:11 PM ET

The Panthers have placed Curtis Samuel on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Samuel is a close contact of D.J. Moore, but there should be enough time for him to be cleared by Sunday if he doesn’t test positive this week. If so, the explosive weapon would be firmly on the FLEX radar against Denver, and the snaps would come as more of a traditional receiver with Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) expected back.

12/7/20 - 02:20 PM ET

The Buccaneers are waiving Jaydon Mickens, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Mickens has contributed as a receiver and returner this year, but the team is obviously very deep at receiver, and Antonio Brown’s increased usage in the return game has the franchise able to use a roster spot elsewhere. We’ll see if he’s claimed, but Mickens isn’t currently on the redraft radar.

Via: Ian Rapoport 12/7/20 - 02:19 PM ET

Christian McCaffrey (shoulder) is expected to play in Week 14.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule says the hope is that McCaffrey will play this Sunday, which has been the expectation as Carolina comes off the bye. We’ll let you know if anything changes, but you should be able to insert McCaffrey into lineups for the first week of the fantasy playoffs if you were fortunate enough to make it without having the difference-making All-Pro back for most of the season.

12/7/20 - 12:49 PM ET

D.J. Moore is being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

There hasn’t been a ton of information on Moore’s leg/ankle injury with Carolina on its bye last week, but that paired with this placement on the COVID-19 list makes it appear unlikely that the physical receiver will be able to play in Week 14. Hopefully Moore was just a close contact with someone and does not actually have the virus, though, which would give him a chance to play this Sunday.

Via: Ian Rapoport 12/7/20 - 11:13 AM ET

Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is officially active for Sunday night.

Edwards-Helaire is dealing with a non-COVID related illness, so he’s able to play tonight against the Broncos. You’re probably getting the rookie back into Week 13 fantasy lineups if he’s on your roster, but there’s been talk that he might be limited tonight after dealing with the illness throughout the week.

12/6/20 - 06:52 PM ET

Tyler Ervin (ankle) is out for the rest of today.

The Packers are dealing with a bunch of injuries in this game, and Ervin is the latest to be ruled out. Ervin didn’t receive a touch on offense before leaving.

12/6/20 - 06:30 PM ET