Jason Pierre-Paul Fantasy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre Paul (shoulder, hand) is expected to play Thursday against the Philadelphia Eagles. He is questionable for Thursday's game but is all systems go for Thursday Night Football. Last week, the 32-year-old returned to action against the Miami Dolphins after missing the previous two games with shoulder and hand injuries. Pierre-Paul has racked up 12 tackles and a pass defense over three games in 2021. His presence for Thursday's game only helps the Buccaneers' defense, which is considered a top-10 D/ST in fantasy for Week 6.

Oct. 14th • 9:55 AM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder, hand) did not travel to New England and will not play during the Sunday Night Football clash against the Patriots. Paul sat out in Week 3 as well, although he did practice fully on Friday, which would suggest he could make it back for the Week 5 contest versus the Miami Dolphins. The 32-year-old is still one of the best pass rushers going, and he finished the 2020 campaign with 9.5 sacks, an increase from the year before. Nonetheless, while his absence is obviously unfortunate for a team that has struggled to get to the quarterback, it likely won't impact the limited ceiling of Mac Jones.

Oct. 2nd • 10:35 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) had a second opinion on his injured shoulder, and rest was the recommendation, according to a source. No final determination has been made, but it's unlikely that Pierre-Paul will play in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old veteran pass-rusher also missed practice on Wednesday. If Pierre-Paul sits out, as expected, rookie first-rounder Joe Tryon could make his first career start at outside linebacker opposite Shaquil Barrett. Tampa's defense has become a strength after their Super Bowl win in which they shut down Patrick Mahomes, but expectations should be tempered for them in Week 3 against a strong Rams offense that can put up plenty of points.

Sep. 23rd • 1:20 PM