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NFLBaker Mayfield is Officially 'Functional' and Ready to Save the 1-5 Buccaneers
Todd Bowles announced Baker Mayfield will return from his thumb injury on Sunday against the Panthers, describing the quarterback as 'functional' for the 1-5 Buccaneers.InjuryGame PreviewAnalysis
NFLBaker Mayfield Returns to Save a Bucs Season That Might Already Be Over
Baker Mayfield is expected to start Sunday against the Panthers after missing three games with a thumb injury, but the 1-5 Buccaneers are still underdogs in Carolina.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLThe Bears Survived the Patriots but Lost Cole Kmet to a Brutal Knee Injury
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off with a likely season-ending knee injury during Thursday's win over the New England Patriots, dealing a massive blow to the offense.InjuryBreaking News
NFLPuka Nacua and Jonathan Taylor Injury Updates Leave Fantasy Rosters in Purgatory
Ian Rapoport reports a minor calf injury for Rams WR Puka Nacua and a looming decision for Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, throwing a wrench into betting markets and fantasy lineups.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLBears Hold Their Breath After Cole Kmet Suffers Non-Contact Knee Injury
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet was carted off with a non-contact knee injury during Thursday's win over the Patriots, leaving fans and bettors awaiting MRI results.InjuryBreaking NewsFantasy
NFLBears Survive Patriots But Lose Cole Kmet to Scary Non-Contact Knee Injury
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet suffered a non-contact knee injury late in a Thursday night win over the New England Patriots, leaving the team bracing for bad news.InjuryGame Recap
NFLJaguars LT Anton Harrison Wakes Up From Knee Scope With a Torn ACL
Jacksonville Jaguars starting left tackle Anton Harrison is out for the season after what was supposed to be a routine knee scope revealed a torn ACL.InjuryAnalysis
NFLBears Lose Cole Kmet to Knee Injury in Tight Game Against Patriots
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet has been ruled out with a knee injury against the New England Patriots, adding to a growing list of injuries for the team.InjuryBettingFantasy
NFLPuka Nacua's Calf Injury Adds Another Chapter to the Rams' Cursed Medical Journal
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua left practice early with a calf injury, adding to his extensive injury history and throwing weekend betting lines into chaos.InjuryFantasyBetting
NFLPatriots Downgrade Christian Gonzalez to Questionable Hours Before Kickoff
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears due to an illness, throwing a wrench into the team's defensive gameplan and betting markets.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
NFLThe Falcons and 49ers Are Fielding a Combined Hospital Ward This Sunday
The Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers released massive Thursday injury reports, combining for 26 players ahead of their Week 7 matchup.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
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