Jerick McKinnon Tough To Trust In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has seen an extremely low workload the past two weeks, despite the fact that the team has suffered a number of injuries at running back. He has just six carries and four receptions total over the past two weeks. This week, McKinnon and JaMycal Hasty will be the […]

JaMycal Hasty A Low-End RB2 In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty was the team's primary rusher in Week 8. He carried the ball 12 times for 29 yards and a score. This week, as the 49ers face the Green Bay Packers, Hasty is likely to be the team's primary ball-carrier yet again. The 49ers have continued to be ravaged […]

Nick Mullens Is A Potential QB2 Option In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will be under center for the team on Thursday night with Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) sidelined. Mullens has been a mixed bag on the field this year. He shined in Week 3 against the New York Giants, throwing for 343 yards, but he followed the game up with a 200-yard, […]

Christian McCaffrey Will Not Play In Thursday's Game

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) will not be taken off Injured Reserve and activated for Thursday's game against the Atlanta Falcons. McCaffrey returned to practice this week, but the short week probably prevented him from getting back up to speed and ready for game action. Mike Davis can be started by fantasy owners […]

49ers Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 8

The 49ers Defense has been fantastic lately, allowing a total of 22 points over the past two weeks. Unfortunately, in Week 8, they will face a Seattle Seahawks offense that has been the class of the NFL so far this year. The Seahawks lead the league in both yards per game (425.2) and points per […]

Kendrick Bourne Not Worth Starting In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has some key factors working in his favor going into Week 8. The 49ers will face the league's worst pass defense this week, the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks are allowing 368.7 passing yards per game on the year. Additionally, the 49ers will be without Deebo Samuel (hamstring), who […]

Brandon Aiyuk A Strong WR3 Play In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk had his first career 100-yard game last week against the New England Patriots. This week, as the 49ers face the Seattle Seahawks, the team is likely to lean on him even more with Deebo Samuel (hamstring) out. The Seahawks are allowing 368.7 passing yards per game this week, […]

George Kittle Should Dominate Seahawks In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is in position to have a monster game in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks rank dead last in the league in passing yards allowed per game with 368.7. In a game that is likely to be high-scoring, Kittle should have a number of opportunities to […]

Tevin Coleman Not Worth Starting If Active In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has a chance to make his return for the team in Week 8 against the Seattle Seahawks. He has been out since suffering a knee sprain in Week 2. With both Raheem Mostert (ankle) and Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) out for the game, the team is certainly […]

Jerick McKinnon Is A Risky Flex Option In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had an extremely disappointing showing in Week 7. He only earned three carries in a game where he was assumed to be the team's primary rusher. Head coach Kyle Shanahan later said that the team had been planning to rest him due to his heavy workload to start […]

JaMycal Hasty Is A Flex Option In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back JaMycal Hasty is averaging 5.2 yards per carry over 20 carries on the year and is coming off a solid game where he gained 57 yards on just nine carries. The 49ers will go into their Week 8 game against the Seattle Seahawks extremely shorthanded at running back. Hasty […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Is A Strong QB2 Play In Week 8

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has an extremely favorable matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8. The Seahawks have allowed 368.7 passing yards and 28.7 points per game this year. With the 49ers hurting at running back, Garoppolo's arm will be leaned on more than usual in Week 8. Expect to see a […]

Curtis Samuel (WR, CAR) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Throughout the season, the Carolina Panthers have continued to utilize wide receiver Curtis Samuel in a number of ways. He has had at least four targets in five of his six games and he's earned at least four carries on three occasions. […]

Irv Smith Jr. (TE, MIN) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. has been emerging as a dynamic playmaker for the offense lately and could be on the verge of a breakout season. Over his last two games, Smith has eight catches for 119 yards on 10 targets. […]

DeSean Jackson Placed On Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Jackson suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's 22-21 win over the New York Giants this past Thursday and the move to Injured Reserve was expected. Jackson caught three passes for 34 yards on five targets before leaving the game. With […]

Phillip Lindsay Has Entered NFL's Concussion Protocol

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (head) has entered the league's concussion protocol. Lindsay suffered a concussion in the first half of this week's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Lindsay was effective against KC before he left, rushing the ball nine times for a team-high 79 yards (8.8 yards per carry). He should be […]

Tim Patrick Day-To-Day With Hamstring Injury

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He left the game in the fourth quarter and didn't return. Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has reported that Patrick is currently day-to-day. Patrick was on a bit of a roll before this […]

Nick Chubb Will Be Reevaluated After Week 9 Bye

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (knee) will remain sidelined for the team's Week 8 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, there appears to be a chance he could return in Week 10, following the team's Week 9 bye. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reported that Chubb is on schedule in his recovery from […]

Jalen Reagor Activated Off Injured Reserve

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor (thumb) has been activated off Injured Reserve. Reagor was initially placed on Injured Reserve after Week 2 while undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his thumb. The Eagles are desperately in need of help at receiver, so Reagor's impending return is great news for the team. He […]

Cam Newton To Remain Patriots Starting Quarterback

Following the team's ugly 33-6 loss in Week 7, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was adamant that Cam Newton would remain the team's starting quarterback. Newton was benched in the second half of the team's Week 7 game against the San Francisco 49ers after throwing three interceptions and completing just nine passes for […]

Breshad Perriman Entering League's Concussion Protocol

New York Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman (head) has entered the league's concussion protocol. Perriman took a hard hit from Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde late in Sunday's game and was slow to get up. He should be considered doubtful for the team's Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at this point. If […]

Christian McCaffrey Looking Unlikely For Week 8

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) appears to be a long-shot to play in Thursday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, though he hasn't been ruled out yet. According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, McCaffrey is pushing to play in the game and will try to make as much progress as he can in practice this […]

Dede Westbrook May Have Torn ACL

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (knee) suffered a knee injury during a kick-off return in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The team fears that it could be severe for Westbrook, potentially a torn ACL, which would end Westbrook's season. It's been a disappointing year for Westbrook, who has been inactive for several […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Sign A Quarterback Prior To Week 8

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton (head) is currently in concussion protocol after a rough hit in Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team. According to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport, the Cowboys are unlikely to sign another quarterback while Dalton remains in protocol. This means that rookie seventh-round pick Ben DiNucci is likely to draw his first […]

La'Mical Perine (RB, NYJ) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine saw a 50/50 split on carries with Frank Gore in Week 7 against the Buffalo Bills. Perine carried the ball 11 times for 39 yards and a touchdown while Gore had 11 carries for 60 yards. […]

Trey Burton (TE, IND) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're scrambling for tight end production at this point in the season, look no further than Indianapolis Colts tight end Trey Burton as a potential weekly starter going forward. Burton excelled in his most recent game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 6. […]

49ers Were Planning To Rest Jerick McKinnon

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had just three carries for negative one yard in Week 7. It was a surprising development as McKinnon was presumed to be the team's primary ball-carrier in the game. Head coach Kyle Shanahan recently shed some light on the situation, saying that the team had planned to rest […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Potentially Dealing With High Ankle Sprain

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle) suffered an ankle injury after scoring his third touchdown in Week 7 against the New England Patriots. He was down on the ground in pain at the time of the injury, suggesting that he was dealing with something significant. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that […]

Cardinals Defense Lit Up By Seahawks

The Cardinals Defense was the latest victim of the scorching hot Seattle Seahawks offense. The Seahawks compiled 572 yards from scrimmage and put 34 points on the board against the Cardinals in Week 7. Luckily, the Cardinals offense kept pace and managed to lead the team to a win. The Cardinals defense did come up […]

Andy Isabella Has Just One Catch In Week 7

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella wasn't able to contribute much in the team's 37-34 win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. Isabella caught just one pass for seven yards on three targets in the game. It's been a rough stretch for Isabella lately. He has just five receptions over his last four games. […]