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Editorial sports image for Giants Lose Brian Burns to Ankle Injury in Brutal Blow to Pass RushNFL

Giants Lose Brian Burns to Ankle Injury in Brutal Blow to Pass Rush

New York Giants star edge rusher Brian Burns is expected to miss time with a low-ankle sprain suffered during a blowout loss to the Rams, dealing a massive blow to the team's defense.InjuryBettingAnalysisRead article
Editorial sports image for Tua Tagovailoa Cleared for Thursday Night Football After Falcons' Week 2 DisasterNFL

Tua Tagovailoa Cleared for Thursday Night Football After Falcons' Week 2 Disaster

Tua Tagovailoa has been cleared from the injury report and will start for the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Falcons Defense Takes a Hit: Samson Ebukam Out, Billy Bowman Questionable Against PackersNFL

Falcons Defense Takes a Hit: Samson Ebukam Out, Billy Bowman Questionable Against Packers

The Atlanta Falcons will be without veteran defensive end Samson Ebukam and could miss cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. for their Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers.InjuryGame PreviewBetting
Editorial sports image for Vikings Backfield Hits Critical Mass as Aaron Jones Battles Knee InjuryNFL

Vikings Backfield Hits Critical Mass as Aaron Jones Battles Knee Injury

Aaron Jones is working through a knee injury just days after the Vikings placed Jordan Mason on IR, leaving Minnesota's backfield in shambles.InjuryRoster MoveFantasy
Editorial sports image for Chargers Lose David Njoku to IR, Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to Run Wind SprintsNFL

Chargers Lose David Njoku to IR, Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to Run Wind Sprints

The Los Angeles Chargers placed tight end David Njoku on injured reserve and signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the active roster.InjuryRoster MoveFree Agency
Editorial sports image for Sam Darnold Returns to Seahawks Practice, But Drew Lock Just Made Things InterestingNFL

Sam Darnold Returns to Seahawks Practice, But Drew Lock Just Made Things Interesting

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald announced Sam Darnold is returning to practice after a glute injury, but Drew Lock's stellar Week 2 performance adds a twist to Seattle's quarterback situation.InjuryRoster MoveAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Giants Dodge a Bullet as Andrew Thomas Avoids Serious InjuryNFL

Giants Dodge a Bullet as Andrew Thomas Avoids Serious Injury

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas avoided a serious groin injury against the Rams and has a chance to play Sunday against the Titans.InjuryBetting
Editorial sports image for Bengals Lose Red-Zone Specialist Andrei Iosivas to Thumb InjuryNFL

Bengals Lose Red-Zone Specialist Andrei Iosivas to Thumb Injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas is expected to miss four to six weeks with a thumb injury, removing a highly specialized red-zone target from Joe Burrow's arsenal.InjuryRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Broncos Backfield Turns Into a Triage Unit After Gritty Win Over JaguarsNFL

Broncos Backfield Turns Into a Triage Unit After Gritty Win Over Jaguars

Denver Broncos running backs JK Dobbins, RJ Harvey, and Jonah Coleman are all dealing with injuries following a 20-13 win over the Jaguars, creating a chaotic situation for fantasy managers and bettors ahead of their matchup with the Rams.InjuryFantasyBetting
Editorial sports image for Cardinals Lose Starting CB Will Johnson to IR Following Brutal Seahawks LossNFL

Cardinals Lose Starting CB Will Johnson to IR Following Brutal Seahawks Loss

Arizona Cardinals starting cornerback Will Johnson has been placed on injured reserve with a neck injury and could miss the rest of the regular season.InjuryRoster Move
Editorial sports image for Giants QB Jaxson Dart's Season is Over, and New York's Nightmare is Just BeginningNFL

Giants QB Jaxson Dart's Season is Over, and New York's Nightmare is Just Beginning

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery after suffering severe damage to his meniscus, MCL, and PCL against the Rams.InjuryBreaking NewsFantasy
Editorial sports image for Jaxson Dart's Season-Ending Knee Surgery Officially Puts the Giants in Early HibernationNFL

Jaxson Dart's Season-Ending Knee Surgery Officially Puts the Giants in Early Hibernation

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery following a Monday Night Football loss to the Rams, derailing the start of the John Harbaugh era.InjuryBreaking NewsAnalysis
Editorial sports image for Colts Lose Alec Pierce to IR as 0-2 Start Goes From Bad to WorseNFL

Colts Lose Alec Pierce to IR as 0-2 Start Goes From Bad to Worse

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce is heading to injured reserve with a heel injury, sidelining him for at least four games and adding to the misery of an 0-2 start.InjuryRoster Move