Jason Pierre-Paul Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass-rusher Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) missed practice for a second straight day on Wednesday. Pierre-Paul has been battling through injury to close out the 2020 season, and he has just three solo tackles, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits in the last three games for the Bucs defense. He made the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, however, racking up 55 combined tackles (seven for loss), 14 QB hits, two interceptions, six passes defensed, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 9.5 sacks over a full season. The 32-year-old will need to put in at least a limited practice on Thursday to have a shot at playing in the wild-card game on Saturday night against Washington. Tampa's defense will be the top fantasy option of the weekend, but not having JPP would give them a little less upside.

Jan. 6th • 7:36 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) did not practice on Friday but was not on the team's final Week 16 injury report against the Lions. Pierre-Paul should be active on Saturday against Detroit and has a good chance of bouncing back after not recording a single tackle or sack in the Week 15 win over the Falcons. With 9.5 sacks, 31 total tackles, four passes defensed, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries, JPP has been the most valuable defensive lineman in IDP leagues in his 12 games. Continue to start him in Week 16 against the Lions despite his donut last weekend. Tampa's defensive unit will also be a strong fantasy option on Saturday against a Lions team that will be without interim head coach Darrell Bevell.

Dec. 24th • 4:12 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (knee) wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Pierre-Paul had surgery on his knee this year, so the Buccaneers have taken it easy on him in practices early in the week. Despite dealing with the knee issue, JPP has been the top-scoring defensive lineman -- just above the Rams' Aaron Donald -- in IDP formats this season. The 31-year-old has recorded 31 tackles (19 assists), 9.5 sacks, four passes defensed, two interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 12 games this year. He's been a big reason for Tampa's resurgence on defense the last two seasons and can contribute all over the box score for his fantasy managers. If he's active, he's a must-start this Sunday against the Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan.

Dec. 17th • 12:36 AM