Jerick McKinnon (RB, SF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had a promising, long-awaited debut for the team in Week 1. McKinnon carried the ball three times for 24 yards and reeled in three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown on five targets. McKinnon […]

Evaluating MLB Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

If you’re looking for a newcomer to boost your rotation or lineup down the stretch, there could be a few recent call-ups worth considering. As for dynasty owners, whether you’re competing down the stretch or building for next year, there will certainly be several names to keep on your radar through the season’s final stretch. […]

49ers Defense Struggles To Contain Cardinals

The 49ers Defense gave up 24 points to the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 1 loss. It wasn't a horrible performance overall, but the team struggled to contain Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, especially in the run game as Murray tallied 91 rushing yards and a score. While the 49ers did come up with an interception […]

Kendrick Bourne Catches Just Two Of Five Targets

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne received five targets in the team's 24-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, but was only able to come away with two catches for 34 yards. Bourne's five targets were tied for most on the team with four others, only one of whom, Trent Taylor, was […]

George Kittle Held To 44 Receiving Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had an underwhelming debut to the 2020 season. He caught four of his five targets for 44 yards and also added a nine-yard rush in the 49ers' 24-20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle briefly left the game late in the second quarter after injuring his leg and […]

Tevin Coleman Nets Just 24 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman wasn't heavily involved in the offense in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Coleman carried the ball four times for 18 yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. Raheem Mostert was the focal point of the team's running game as he carried the ball […]

Jerick McKinnon Catches Touchdown In 49ers Debut

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon made his long-awaited debut with the team in Week 1 and helped give the offense a bit of a spark. McKinnon carried the ball three times for 24 yards and reeled in three catches for 20 yards and a touchdown. McKinnon signed with the 49ers prior to the […]

Raheem Mostert Tallies 151 Yards In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was the team's offensive focal point in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Mostert carried the ball 15 times for 56 yards and caught four of his five targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. No other 49er earned over four carries in the game. Mostert's five targets […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Throws for 259 Yards, Two Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a solid 2020 debut, completing 19 of 33 passes for 259 and two interceptions. He had a favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, but didn't have much help in the receiving game with both Deebo Samuel (foot) and Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) inactive. The Cardinals put a lot of […]

Cardinals Defense Performs Adequately In Week 1

The Cardinals Defense did a solid job containing the San Francisco 49ers offense in Week 1. They held the 49ers to 20 points in the game and while they didn't force any turnovers, they did come up with three sacks in the game. The Cardinals defense doesn't project to be a particularly reliable fantasy option […]

Dan Arnold Reels In Two Catches For 21 Yards In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold caught both of his two targets in Week 1 and gained 21 yards on the day. Despite the low yardage total, Arnold was still third on the team in receiving yards in a game where DeAndre Hopkins accounted for over half the team's production through the air. The team's […]

Larry Fitzgerald Catches Four Passes For 34 Yards In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald had a quiet game in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Fitzgerald was targeted five times by Kyler Murray and came away with four catches for 34 yards. His five targets were tied for second on the team alongside Christian Kirk and running back Chase Edmonds. The bulk […]

Christian Kirk Catches Just One Pass In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk was a non-factor in the team's 24-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1. Kirk was targeted five times in the game and came down with just one catch that went for zero yards. It was an extremely disappointing performance for Kirk in his first game playing […]

DeAndre Hopkins Catches 14 Passes In Cardinals Debut

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins had a fantastic debut with the team on Sunday. He was targeted a whopping 16 times in the game and reeled in 14 catches for 151 yards, helping lead the team to a 24-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. No other Cardinal had over five targets or more […]

Chase Edmonds Catches Touchdown Pass In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds saw a good amount of action in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Edmonds carried the ball six times for 26 yards and caught three of five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown. While he was out-touched by the team's lead back Kenyan Drake 18 to nine, […]

Kenyan Drake Gains 65 Yards, Scores Touchdown

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake was the team's primary ball-carrier as expected in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Drake rushed the ball 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also added two catches on two targets for five yards. Chase Edmonds emerged as the team's top pass-catching option out of […]

Kyler Murray Throws For 230 Yards, Rushes For 91

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had a solid all-around game in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, leading his team to victory 24-20. Murray completed 26 of 40 passes for 230 yards, one touchdown and one interception and also rushed 13 times for 91 yards and a score. Murray only topped 90 rushing yards […]

DeSean Jackson Returns To Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (leg) limped off the field early in today's game against the Washington Football Team. He remained on the sidelines, holding his helmet, for a few drives before returning in the second quarter. It appears as if the injury wasn't anything major and he should be set to resume his […]

Marlon Mack Helped To The Sidelines With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle) was helped to the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter of today's game. He had four carries for 26 yards and three catches for 30 yards before the injury. Early indications are that it's nothing major as he was taken to the bench first, […]

Lions Could Lean On Adrian Peterson In Week 1

Newly-added Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson could see a sizable workload in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears. Fellow running backs D'Andre Swift (leg) and Kerryon Johnson (knee) have been limited in practice and the team might be cautious with them to start the year. Peterson told the Detroit Free Press this week, “They’re […]

Qadree Ollison Inactive In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. Brian Hill and Ito Smith will be the team's backups to No. 1 running back Todd Gurley for the game. Hill and Smith likely won't see more than about four or five touches each at most and have […]

Devin Duvernay And James Proche II Could Return Kicks Today

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receivers Devin Duvernay and James Proche II appear to be likely candidates to field kick returns for the team today against the Cleveland Browns. Justice Hill (thigh) and Chris Moore (finger) are both ruled out for the game, giving Duvernay and Proche a more clear path to kick return duties. Duvernay, […]

Brandon Aiyuk Looking Unlikely For Week 1

It's seeming less and less likely that rookie San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) will make his NFL debut this week. Aiyuk was limited in practices to close out the week and the team is likely to be cautious with him. Even if he's active for the game, he most likely wouldn't be […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Inactive In Week 1

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. People-Jones was a sixth round pick of the team this summer and he has a chance to contribute as both a receiver and kick returner this year. This week, however, he'll be on the sidelines. Odell Beckham […]

Riley Ridley Inactive In Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Riley Ridley is a healthy inactive for the team's Week 1 game against the Detroit Lions. Ridley was a fourth round pick of the team in 2019 and had a disappointing rookie year with just six catches for 69 yards. Rookie fifth rounder Darnell Mooney and third year receiver Javon Wims […]

Chris Hogan Active In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan is active for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Hogan figures to be the team's No. 2 receiver to open the year beside No. 1 receiver Breshad Perriman and slot receiver Jamison Crowder. Rookie Denzel Mims (hamstring) could eventually emerge for the team, but he […]

Bryce Love Inactive For Washington In Week 1

The Washington Football Team running back Bryce Love is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The team will go with rookie Antonio Gibson and veterans J.D. McKissic and Peyton Barber as their only running backs. Gibson was projected to lead the backfield in touches this week even before this news came […]

Alex Dickerson (OF, SF) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson has been absolutely mashing so far through September. He bashed three home runs in his first game of the month, a game in which he had a total of five hits, five runs and six RBI. Over […]

J.A. Happ (SP, NYY) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of leagues ANALYSIS: After a shaky start to the season, New York Yankees pitcher J.A. Happ has started to settle in and produce some solid results. In his latest start, against his former team, the Toronto Blue Jays, Happ went 6 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, […]

Brady Singer Pitches A Gem On Thursday

Kansas City Royals rookie pitcher Brady Singer had the best outing of his young career against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Singer took a no-hitter into the eighth inning of the game as he baffled Indians hitters all day long. Austin Hedges broke up the no-hitter with a single and Singer's final line was eight […]