Fantasy News

Phillip Lindsay sees just seven touches in Week 15 loss.

Lindsay turned seven carries into 32 scoreless yards and failed to catch either of his targets. The Broncos trailed all game at snowy Arrowhead Stadium, so Royce Freeman ended up playing more snaps and seeing more touches (nine) for Denver in the 23-3 loss. Lindsay has a solid 220 touches through 14 games, but his efficiency not being at the same elite marks from 2018 has led to low-end RB2/FLEX value. Next week will be a better matchup when the Broncos return home to take on the Lions.

12/16/19 - 09:08 AM ET

The Buccaneers promoted Codey McElroy to the active roster.

McElroy is 27 years old and played three sports (baseball, basketball, and football) throughout his college career, so he’s an athletic tight end that will look to make an impact in the NFL. McElroy is not a recommended pickup in redraft leagues to end the season.

12/19/19 - 10:20 AM ET

Anthony Miller stays hot in loss to the Packers.

Miller saw a team-high 15 targets and caught nine passes for 118 yards and a touchdown in Chicago’s 21-13 loss to Green Bay. The Packers had a difficult time covering the second-year wideout, who has now gone for lines of 6/54, 6/77, 9/140, 3/42/1, and 9/118/1 over the past five games. It is surprising that it took so long for the Bears to feature Miller, but at least they should know he needs a significant role in 2020 and should continue to be a big part of the offense over the final two weeks. Next up is a Sunday Night Football matchup with the Chiefs.

12/16/19 - 09:03 AM ET

Dalvin Cook (shoulder) is unlikely to play on Monday night, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer expressed optimism earlier this week that Cook would be able to play this week, but that might have been wishful thinking or gamesmanship. Cook is unlikely to be any better than limited in practice this week, and we’ll let you know how he’s listed on the final Week 16 injury report when it’s released on Saturday. If Alexander Mattison (ankle) is out again, Mike Boone would lead Minnesota’s backfield versus Green Bay.

Via: ESPN 12/19/19 - 07:57 AM ET

Wes Hills scores twice in NFL debut.

Hills rushed ten times for 21 yards, including a couple of goal-line touchdowns. He also caught both targets for a combined one yard. An undrafted rookie out of Slippery Rock, Hills has excellent size at six-foot-two and brought some energy off the bench for a Detroit offense that needed a spark. He won’t suddenly become a priority on the waiver wire with Kerryon Johnson (knee) set to return in Week 16, but Hills is at least a name to file away in dynasty leagues.

12/16/19 - 09:00 AM ET

The Jets signed Kenneth Dixon.

Dixon was placed on injured reserve by the Ravens at the end of August, but he’s now getting his first opportunity to potentially play in 2019 with the Jets. Dixon is not a recommended fantasy pickup, but hopefully he’s able to stay healthy and on the field into 2020 and beyond.

12/18/19 - 08:15 PM ET

Breshad Perriman explodes for three scores in win over the Lions.

Perriman caught five-of-six targets for 113 yards and the touchdowns—which came from 34 yards, 25 yards, and again 25 yards in a 38-17 victory. There were concerns about the former first-round pick seeing a lot of Darius Slay on the perimeter, but the upside clearly hit as the Lions struggles to cover anyone, and it led to a career day for Perriman. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) likely to join Mike Evans (hamstring) on the sideline this Saturday, Perriman is trending towards WR2 status in Bruce Arians’ offense.

12/16/19 - 08:56 AM ET