Jimmy Garoppolo Cruises To Victory

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 20 of 29 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5’s blowout victory against the Cleveland Browns. The Niners offense again leaned on its elite rushing attack, accumulating 275 yards on the ground but Garoppolo contributed with a 5-yard touchdown dart to running back Matt Breida […]

George Kittle Finally Cashes In

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle cradled six of eight targets for 70 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. He also handled a rush for 18 yards. Kittle broke tackles for first downs all evening and finally cashed in with a 22-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter. Even […]

49ers Defense Wreaks Havoc On Browns

The San Francisco 49ers Defense dominated the Cleveland Browns in Week 5’s 31-3 blowout victory. The Niners intercepted Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield twice and recovered two fumbles. Taking advantage of a leaky offensive line, the Niners bagged four sacks including two by rookie defensive end Nick Bosa. San Francisco made this one easy, picking off […]

Tevin Coleman Active, Jeffery Wilson Inactive

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) is active for Week 5’s Monday night showdown against the Cleveland Browns. Coleman returns after suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and will mix in with Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert. Red zone revelation Jeffery Wilson is inactive. At full health, Coleman would handle roughly […]

49ers Defense Emerging As A Legitimate Force

The San Francisco 49ers Defense has been one of the biggest positive surprises to start the season. After an awful showing last season, the Niners have accumulated nine sacks and forced seven turnovers in three games, recording two touchdowns. The team enters Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns as the second-best defense by DVOA with […]

Deebo Samuel Suffering From Limited Opportunities

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel has emerged as the team’s most fantasy relevant receiver but is a difficult start in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. The second-round rookie has shown flashes this season with 11 grabs for 147 yards and a touchdown, but the Niners run-first offense caps opportunities for pass-catchers […]

Dante Pettis And Marquise Goodwin Impossible To Trust

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Dante Pettis and Marquise Goodwin are impossible to trust in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. The two players enter the game with 14 combined targets for 152 total yards. In a run-first offense with limited passing opportunities behind tight end George Kittle and a versatile backfield, Goodwin and Pettis […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Searching For His Groove

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is still looking for consistency entering Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. Garoppolo has five passing touchdowns through three games but has also committed five turnovers (four interceptions). The undefeated Niners have leaned heavily on their elite run blocking unit and rushing attack, minimizing their demands on the passing […]

Jeffery Wilson's Fantasy Window May Be Closed

The biggest loser from the likely return of San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) is Jeffery Wilson. Promoted from the practice squad in Week 2, Wilson has worked as the primary goal-line back, punching in four touchdowns on just 18 totes. With Coleman back in the mix with Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert, […]

Matt Breida Is Niners Most Reliable Rusher

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida enters Week 5 with the most established role in the backfield. With the likely return of Tevin Coleman (ankle), the rushing corps will be in flux as he’s worked back in the mix. However, Breida’s proved himself over the past two seasons as a useful RB2 in the […]

Raheem Mostert's Opportunities Could Be Dwindling

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert could be relegated to relief duties in Week 5 against the Cleveland Browns. With the impending return of Tevin Coleman (ankle), Mostert’s near-even timeshare with Matt Breida could be coming to an end. The fourth-year pro has been impressive, amassing 270 scrimmage yards and a touchdown on 38 […]

Tevin Coleman Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (ankle) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. Coleman appears on schedule to suit up as expected after working on drills over the bye week. The five-year pro suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 1 and should reinsert himself as a backend RB2 if he plays Monday […]

George Kittle Still Dominating Target Share

A surprising development amidst the San Francisco 49ers undefeated start is the lack of production from tight end George Kittle. The unanimous top-3 fantasy tight end enters Week 5 without a game over 60 receiving yards and zero touchdowns. The Niners dominant run game and Kittle’s excellent blocking abilities have also limited opportunities. Fear not. […]

Hunter Renfroe Struggles After Breakout First Half

After a breakout first half, San Diego Padres outfielder Hunter Renfroe posted an abysmal .562 OPS after the All-Star break, finishing the year with a .216/.289/.489 slash, 33 homers, 128 runs-plus-RBI and five steals. Renfroe’s early-season performance and emergence as a quality defender permitted the Friars to part ways with popular outfielder Franmil Reyes, but […]

Eric Hosmer Stumbles To Finish Line

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer finished his 2019 season Sunday with a .265/.310/.425 slash, 22 homers and 171 runs-plus-RBI. The 29-year-old was on pace to set career highs in homers and RBI heading into the final month but fell flat along with most of the Friars offense. Hosmer’s .516 OPS in September dipped […]

Manny Machado Disappoints In Inaugural Padres Campaign

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 2-for-4 to finish his 2019 campaign on Sunday. The 27-year-old former All-Star finishes his first year in San Diego with a .256/.334/.462 slash, 32 homers, 166 runs-plus-RBI and five steals. While Machado acknowledged his poor performance, he appeared in 156 games and was a symbol of durability […]

Dinelson Lamet Mows Down 10 In Final Start

San Diego Padres starter Dinelson Lamet struck out 10 batters while surrendering four earned runs through five innings Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lamet yielded six knocks and two walks, taking a no-decision in his final start of 2019. All things considered, it was a strong bounce back season for the 27-year-old after missing […]

Wil Myers Fine After Fainting

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (dehydration) is day-to-day after fainting at a charity event on Sunday. Myers was officially diagnosed with a vasovagal episode and went to the hospital but labs and tests came back normal. There’s a shot he’s back in the lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 28-year-old has […]

49ers Defense Leads Team To Undefeated Start

The San Francisco 49ers Defense showed up in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, helping the team remain undefeated. The Niners offense committed five turnovers but the defense played exceptionally well, recording two sacks and forcing two turnovers (one interception, one fumble recovery). Aside from a 76-yard touchdown catch-and-run by Steelers receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, the […]

Marquise Goodwin Quiet With Two Grabs

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin nabbed both his targets for 41 yards in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo targeted 10 different receivers on Sunday, with no pass-catcher surpassing 60 yards on the afternoon. Goodwin is one of the NFL’s most dangerous deep threats but hasn’t be able to string […]

Raheem Mostert Continues Hard Running

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert rushed 12 times for 79 yards in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mostert committed a costly fumble in the red zone but continued his strong running, leading the team in rushing on Sunday. After cradling three catches in Week 2, Mostert did not record a reception. The […]

Matt Breida Keeps On Rolling

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida handled 14 totes for 68 yards and added two catches for 20 yards in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Breida once again led the rushing charge as the Niners rolled the Steelers for 168 yards on the ground. Breida paced the team in carries on Sunday but […]

Deebo Samuel Contained In Week 3

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel collected three of four targets for 44 yards in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Samuel was contained all day but made a couple big plays in the fourth quarter to help seal the victory. The exciting second-round rookie has 14 grabs for 147 yards and a touchdown […]

Dante Pettis Resurfaces With A Touchdown

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis snagged four of five targets for 20 yards and a touchdown in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After two anonymous games, Pettis finally made some noise, coming through in the clutch with a fourth quarter score. Although Pettis is receiving regular snaps, he was one of eight […]

George Kittle Paces Niners Receivers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught six of eight targets for 57 yards in Week 3’s victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. A week after taking a backseat to rookie wideout Deebo Samuel, Kittle reassumed his role as the team’s main aerial weapon, leading his squad in targets, receptions and yards. While he’s still […]

Jeffery Wilson Punches In Two More

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeffery Wilson Jr. handled eight carries for 18 yards and two touchdowns in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilson once again operated as the Niners go-to goal-line back and rewarded his team with two more conversions. Wilson now has four touchdowns on 18 totes this season as a legitimate […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Escapes With Victory

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo led his team to victory despite committing three turnovers in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Garoppolo completed 23 of 32 passes for 277 yards and a touchdown while also tossing two picks and losing a fumble. His touchdown in the fourth quarter to receiver Dante Pettis sealed the […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Draws Favorable Home Matchup

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will seek his second straight strong performance in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Garoppolo struggled mightily in the season opener but bounced back brilliantly in Week 2, tossing three touchdowns and passing for 296 yards en route to a 41-17 blowout victory. The Steelers pass defense has been […]

George Kittle's Floor Still Safe Despite Sharing Targets

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has yet to break out in 2019 but is still a surefire TE1 in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite just 108 receiving yards and no touchdowns, Kittle still leads all Niners skill players in snaps through two games. The Steelers surrender nearly nine yards per pass […]

Kirby Yates Notches Save No. 41

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates collected his major league-leading 41st save Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yates worked around a leadoff walk to ultimately came out unscathed. The 32-year-old’s breakout season has Yates staring at a 1.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 42 percent strikeout rate. Likely finishing 2019 as fantasy’s top closer, Yates has […]