John Brown A Low-End Starting Option In PPR In Week 4

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown has seen his production gradually decrease since his explosive 123-yard Week 1 performance. This week, Brown and the Bills face their greatest test so far with the Patriots. Last week, Brown saw his targets go down to five after totalling 18 in the first two weeks of the season. […]

Josh Allen A Risky Week 4 Starter

The Buffalo Bills have had a tremendous 3-0 start to the season, but don't lose hold of the fact that their three victories have come against the Jets, Giants and Bengals, teams with a combined 1-8 record. Quarterback Josh Allen has faired adequately from a fantasy standpoint so far, but he's about to have a […]

Matt Chapman Hits Game-Winning Home Run

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman led his team to a 3-2 victory over the Angels on Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the top of the ninth. Chapman went 2-for-5 in the game and is now slashing .245/.338/.503 with 35 home runs, 89 RBI and 99 runs on the season. Chapman's had some […]

Joc Pederson Homers Twice On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson has been on an absolute tear in September, with an OPS of 1.346 in the month. On Wednesday, he had his third two-homer game of September, going 3-for-3 with a walk and three RBI. Pederson is now slashing .249/.341/.537 with 35 home runs, 72 RBI and 81 runs on […]

Zack Greinke Dominates Mariners, Nearly Tosses No-Hitter

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke took a no-hitter into the ninth inning of Wednesday's game against the Mariners. It was broken up by an Austin Nola single with one out in the ninth. Still, Greinke was exceptional in the game, ending up with a final line of 8 1/3 innings, zero runs, two hits, one […]

Josh Donaldson Hits Three Doubles, Drives In Four

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson helped fuel an impressive offensive showing for the Braves on Wednesday. Donaldson went 3-for-6 with three doubles, four RBI and two runs in the team's 10-2 victory over the Royals. Donaldson has been on an exceptional run the past few months, with an OPS north of .900, 12 home […]

Peter Alonso Hits League-Leading 51st Home Run

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso added to his MLB-leading home run total on Wednesday, hitting a three-run home run to help lead the Mets to victory. He now has 51 home runs on the year to go along with 118 RBI and 99 runs. Simply put, he's one of the most lethal power […]

Jacob Waguespack Closes Season On High Note

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jacob Waguespack had a relatively solid first season in the majors and his last start of the year on Wednesday was one of the highlights. Waguespack pitched six scoreless innings against the Orioles, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out five and earning his fifth win of the season. […]

Rowdy Tellez Homers Twice On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Rowdy Tellez ignited the offense on Wednesday against the Orioles, going 2-for-4 with two home runs. He now has 21 home runs and 53 RBI over 108 games on the season. Tellez has been especially hot in September, regularly slotting into the heart of the Blue Jays' lineup and maintaining […]

Charlie Morton Strikes Out Nine Over Six Scoreless Innings

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Charlie Morton shut down the Yankees on Wednesday, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out nine. This was Morton's last start of the regular season and he'll finish the year with a 16-6 record, 3.05 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 240 strikeouts over 194.2 […]

J.A. Happ Strikes Out Six Over Five Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ has quietly been on a solid run in September and that continued on Wednesday against the Rays. Happ entered the game in the second inning after opener Jonathan Loaisiga and went on to pitch five innings, allowing four hits, one walk and one earned run while striking out […]

Jeffery Wilson (RB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There certainly appears to be a clear red zone favorite in the San Franciso backfield. Second-year running back Jeffery Wilson has only been active the past two weeks, but has scored two touchdowns in each of his games, making it four total […]

Dawson Knox (TE, BUF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox played a big role in the team's home opener win over the Bengals this past week. Knox had two huge plays in the game. He scored the team's first touchdown of the game on a one-yard […]

CJ Prosise (RB, SEA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks running back CJ Prosise was on the field for 46 offensive snaps in Week 3, nine more than starting running back Chris Carson. With Carson's fumbling problems (three lost fumbles the past three weeks) and Rashaad Penny's hamstring injury, […]

Preston Williams (WR, MIA) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams has been heavily featured in the team's offense the past two weeks. In Week 2 against the Patriots, he had six targets and wound up with four catches for 63 yards. In Week 3 against the […]

Gerrit Cole Reaches 300 Strikeouts On Season

On Wednesday, Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole became the 18th pitcher since 1900 to reach 300 strikeouts in a season. Cole pitched eight innings against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing six hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out 10. It was his seventh straight outing with 10+ strikeouts. Cole has been absolutely […]

Mookie Betts Could Serve As Designated Hitter This Weekend

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) has been out since last Thursday, September 12, while nursing a sore left foot. According to manager Alex Cora, Betts had a good workout in the weight room on Wednesday. Cora believes that Betts could be utilized as a designated hitter in this weekend's series against the Rays. […]

Mark Canha Walks Off For Athletics On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha produced the lone run in Wednesday's 11-inning win over the Royals. Canha went 2-for-5 in the game, hitting an RBI double in the 11th inning that brought Jurickson Profar home to score. Canha has continued his breakout season into September. He is slashing .270/.394/.509 on the year with 24 home […]

J.D. Martinez Out Again On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) will sit out his second straight game Thursday while nursing a groin injury. Martinez was pulled from Tuesday's game and hasn't been back since. Xander Bogaerts is taking Martinez's usual designated hitter spot as well as his clean-up spot on Thursday. Chris Owings is starting at shortstop and […]

Homer Bailey Strikes Out 11 Over Seven Innings

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Homer Bailey was lights-out on Wednesday against the Royals, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out 11. The Athletics were unfortunately in the midst of being shut out by Royals starter Danny Duffy, preventing Bailey from getting a win, but the start for […]

Danny Duffy Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy was nearly flawless on Wednesday against the Athletics, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out six. Unfortunately for Duffy, the Royals gave him no run support and they eventually lost the game 1-0 in 11 innings. Duffy has had a tremendous […]

Falcons Defense Not A Strong Starting Option For Week 3

The Falcons Defense had a surprisingly strong showing in Week 2 against the Eagles in their home opener, sacking quarterback Carson Wentz three times while also forcing two interceptions and holding the Eagles to 20 points in the game. This week, the Falcons go on the road to face the Colts, who don't have quite […]

Matt Bryant A Solid Starting Option For Week 3

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant should have the opportunity to put up some points in Week 3 against the Colts. After not attempting a kick in Week 1, Bryant had two field goal attempts and three extra-point attempts in Week 2. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts and went 1-for-2 on field goals, […]

Ito Smith Not A Starting Option In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith has shown some positive signs through two games this season. He's carried the ball ten times for 63 yards, good for 6.3 yards per carry, which is far superior than the average of Falcons lead running back Devonta Freeman, who is averaging just 2.2 yards per carry. Still, it's […]

Mohamed Sanu A Risky Start In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu has nine catches on 13 targets through two games, which is encouraging to see. However, he's been primarily targeted on short-yardage plays. He has just 73 yards on those nine catches, good for only 8.1 yards per reception. Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley are the big playmakers in the […]

Austin Hooper A Viable TE1 Starter In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper has been heavily utilized by quarterback Matt Ryan so far this year. Through two games, Hooper has been targeted 15 times and has caught 13 of those targets for 111 yards. He's been mostly targeted on short routes. His yards per reception average is only 8.5, making him a […]

Calvin Ridley A Reliable WR2 In Week 3

It's been a flawless start to the season for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who has scored touchdowns in each of his first two games and totalled 169 receiving yards. He should continue to produce for his owners in Week 3 as the Falcons take on the Colts. Ridley was targeted ten times in […]

Devonta Freeman Still A Worthy RB2 Start

It's been a nightmare start to the season for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman. Through two games, Freeman has carried the ball 19 times for just 41 yards, while adding six catches for 54 yards. The receiving numbers are a nice little boost, but his 2.2 yards-per-carry average is atrocious. The Vikings and Eagles, […]

Julio Jones Primed For Another Big Week

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has three touchdowns through two games and has been peppered with targets as usual from quarterback Matt Ryan so far this year. He should keep his strong start going this week against the Colts. The Falcons have one of the top passing offenses in the league and they're yet […]

Matt Ryan Should Be Reliable Starter In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has five touchdowns and five interceptions through two games. He's been over 300 yards in each game this season and has a good chance to keep that streak going this week against the Colts. The Falcons' run game has yet to show any signs of life, forcing Ryan to throw […]