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Editorial sports image for Nico Collins Gets the 'Decent Chance' Treatment as Texans WR Room EvaporatesNFL

Nico Collins Gets the 'Decent Chance' Treatment as Texans WR Room Evaporates

Adam Schefter reports Nico Collins is out for Week 3 but could return in Week 4 against the Cowboys, leaving an 0-2 Texans team desperate for offensive help.InjuryFantasyBettingRead article
Editorial sports image for Brock Bowers Is Defying Medical Science to Make His Raiders DebutNFL

Brock Bowers Is Defying Medical Science to Make His Raiders Debut

Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is expected to make his season debut against the Saints just 17 days after knee surgery, adding a massive weapon to an undefeated Las Vegas team.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
Editorial sports image for Michael Pittman Expected to Play Sunday, But the Steelers Offense is Still on Thin IceNFL

Michael Pittman Expected to Play Sunday, But the Steelers Offense is Still on Thin Ice

Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman is expected to play against the Bengals despite a foot injury, bringing much-needed help to a struggling Pittsburgh offense.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Jaylen Warren Expected to Play Through Shoulder Injury Against BengalsNFL

Jaylen Warren Expected to Play Through Shoulder Injury Against Bengals

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals despite a shoulder injury, providing a much-needed boost to a struggling offense.InjuryGame PreviewFantasy
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Ravens WR Zay Flowers a True Game-Time Decision Against Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is a game-time decision with a hamstring injury against the Dallas Cowboys, but the team is reportedly not counting on him to play.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Colby Parkinson is 'Trending' Toward Playing Sunday Night, Because Practice is a ConstructNFL

Colby Parkinson is 'Trending' Toward Playing Sunday Night, Because Practice is a Construct

Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is trending toward playing on Sunday Night Football against the Broncos despite missing a full week of practice with a knee injury.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Zay Flowers is a 'True Pre-Game Decision' Which Usually Means He's SittingNFL

Zay Flowers is a 'True Pre-Game Decision' Which Usually Means He's Sitting

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is testing his hamstring before tonight's game against the Dallas Cowboys, but reports indicate the team isn't counting on him to play.InjuryBreaking NewsBetting
Editorial sports image for Charvarius Ward Expected to Play Sunday, Saving the Colts Secondary from Total CollapseNFL

Charvarius Ward Expected to Play Sunday, Saving the Colts Secondary from Total Collapse

Colts cornerback Charvarius Ward is expected to play against the Texans despite a groin injury, providing a massive boost to an Indianapolis defense facing a tough divisional test.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Panthers WR Injury Update: Jalen Coker Expected to Play, Xavier Legette a Game-Time DecisionNFL

Panthers WR Injury Update: Jalen Coker Expected to Play, Xavier Legette a Game-Time Decision

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is expected to play through an ankle injury against the Browns, while Xavier Legette is a game-time decision with a knee issue.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Mike Evans Plans to Play Through Hip Injury Against CardinalsNFL

Mike Evans Plans to Play Through Hip Injury Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans is expected to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals despite being listed as questionable with a hip injury.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Rams Botch Myles Garrett Injury Timeline, Lose Star Edge Rusher for Six WeeksNFL

Rams Botch Myles Garrett Injury Timeline, Lose Star Edge Rusher for Six Weeks

Los Angeles Rams star Myles Garrett is facing a six-week recovery from knee surgery after playing through the injury in Week 1, dealing a massive blow to the team's defense.InjuryRoster MoveBetting
Editorial sports image for Mother Nature is the Only Defense Showing Up for Titans-GiantsNFL

Mother Nature is the Only Defense Showing Up for Titans-Giants

A wild weather forecast for the Titans-Giants game has models predicting everything from a monsoon to a breezy afternoon, adding chaos to a matchup of winless teams.Game PreviewBettingAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Caleb Williams Ruled Out for MNF, Tyson Bagent Clears Protocol to Start Against EaglesNFL

Caleb Williams Ruled Out for MNF, Tyson Bagent Clears Protocol to Start Against Eagles

Caleb Williams will miss Monday Night Football against the Eagles with a hamstring injury, leaving the Bears to start backup Tyson Bagent, who just cleared concussion protocol.InjuryBettingRoster Move