Ito Smith Scores Only Falcons Touchdown On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith was one of the lone bright spots in an otherwise underwhelming offensive display for the Falcons on Thursday. In a game where the team totalled just 80 passing yards and seven points, Smith had five carries for 23 yards and a touchdown and also added a nine-yard reception. Lead […]

Mohamed Sanu Has Team-High Three Catches On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Thursday's game against the Redskins. Sanu played most of the first half of the game, his longest action in the preseason so far. Quarterback Matt Ryan played the entire first half of the game while fellow receiver Calvin Ridley […]

Austin Hooper Catches Just One Pass On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper had a quiet game on Thursday with just one reception for two yards on two targets. The Falcons had a pretty run-heavy attack during the game with over 30 rushes compared to just 20 pass attempts. Hooper is a low-end starting option at tight end this year. He totalled […]

Calvin Ridley Has Quiet Game On Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley played most of the first half of Thursday's game against the Redskins and caught just one pass for nine yards on two targets. Ridley's reception came on the game's opening drive and he wasn't targeted again until the last drive of the first half. Mohamed Sanu led the team […]

Devonta Freeman Plays Just One Drive On Thursday

It was a brief outing for Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman on Thursday. His only action came on the team's opening drive, when he rushed the ball twice for three yards while adding a six-yard reception. Freeman had a nine-yard rush on the first play of the game, but it was called back on […]

Julio Jones Remains Out Of Action

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones was once again inactive for the team's fourth preseason game against the Redskins Thursday night. Jones is currently attempting to renegotiate his contract with the team, a bit of a standoff that has lasted several months now as Jones seeks a Michael Thomas-like deal. Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley […]

Matt Ryan Efficient Against Redskins

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan played the entire first half of Thursday's game against the Redskins. He completed nine of 14 passes for 74 yards and had two rushes for nine yards. It was a conservative game for Ryan, who was without his top receiver Julio Jones. Ryan will have a great arsenal at his […]

Falcons Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio Struggling

Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio has struggled this preseason, hitting just four of his seven field-goal attempts. However, he has converted all three extra-point attempts. Tavecchio took over the team's kicking job for veteran Matt Bryant last year, giving him some big shoes to fill. Atlanta should have a strong offense this year and Tavecchio […]

Devonta Freeman To See More Action Against Redskins

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman only saw six snaps and one carry in the team's last preseason game against the Jets, but Thursday's game against the Redskins should be different. Freeman is coming off knee, groin and sports hernia surgery and only played in two games last year. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn discussed […]

Josh Allen Embracing Preseason Reps

While several teams have yet to see their starting quarterbacks on the field this preseason, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has started both of his team's first two preseason games and has relished the opportunity. Allen was quoted saying there's “nothing like live reps” and also said that "The team’s getting better and I’m getting […]

Robert Foster Injures Foot In Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (foot) was injured during Monday's practice. The details of the injury haven't been released at this point, but Foster was seen walking off the practice field with his left foot wrapped in ice. The team's next preseason game is Friday against the Lions and Foster should be considered questionable […]

Qadree Ollison Showing Promise In Preseason

Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Qadree Ollison has had a solid preseason so far and led the team in both carries and rushing yards in preseason Week 2. Ollison rushed nine times for 44 yards against the Jets this past week, good for a stellar 4.9 yards per carry. Ollison will be battling Ito Smith […]

Justin Hardy Has Three Catches Through Three Preseason Games

Over three preseason games, Atlanta Falcons fifth-year receiver Justin Hardy has caught three of his seven targets for just 24 yards. Hardy is firmly behind Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu on the team's depth chart, but he should be relatively secure as the team's fourth receiver, as everyone behind him has very little […]

Falcons, Julio Jones Closing In On Deal?

The Atlanta Falcons and their star wide receiver Julio Jones have been at a stalemate this offseason, but recent rumblings have suggested that a deal between the two parties could come to fruition soon. Jones's agent Jimmy Sexton is reportedly meeting with the Falcons' front office this week with the goal of locking down the […]

Isaiah McKenzie Has One Catch For 37 Yards In Preseason Week Two

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie caught his only target, a 37-yard reception, in the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. He had led the Bills in receiving yards in the team's first preseason game, catching his only two targets for 62 yards. McKenzie is certainly flashing some big-play ability in the preseason, with […]

Tyler Kroft (Broken Foot) Making Solid Progress

Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) has been progressing well as of late and there's speculation that he could avoid the PUP list to start the season. Kroft broke his foot early in the offseason and had been in a walking boot until about two weeks ago. There's still no timetable for Kroft's return […]

Marcus Murphy Rushes For 21 Yards In Second Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills running back Marcus Murphy carried the ball six times for 21 yards, good for 3.5 yards per carry, in the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. Murphy has been a journeyman running back since entering the league as a seventh-round pick of the Saints in 2015. He's suited up in 12 games […]

Dawson Knox (Hamstring) Returns To Practice

Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Dawson Knox (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury early in training camp and remained out of action until late this past week when he returned to practice. Knox has an opportunity to earn some solid playing time this year as the team's primary tight end Tyler Kroft has been nursing a […]

Andre Roberts Has Earned First-Team Practice Reps

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Roberts has primarily made his mark as a punt and kick returner since 2016. He's filled the role for the Lions, Falcons and Jets and this year will be his first season with the Bills. However, the Bills might be looking to get him a little more involved in the […]

Lee Smith: Top Healthy Tight End On Bills Depth Chart

Veteran Buffalo Bills tight end Lee Smith is currently listed as the second tight end on the team's depth chart, behind the injured Tyler Kroft (foot). Rookie Dawson Knox is listed third, followed by fellow rookie Tommy Sweeney and Jason Croom. Knox and Croom have also been sidelined for much of the offseason with hamstring […]

Steven Hauschka Hits 1-of-2 Field Goals In Preseason Week Two

Buffalo Bills kicker Steven Hauschka converted four of his five kicks in the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts as well as a 30-yard field goal, but missed a 48-yard attempt. Hauschka had his least efficient year since becoming a full-time kicker last season, hitting just […]

T.J. Yeldon Has 36 Yards In Second Preseason Game

In Thursday's second preseason game, Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon carried the ball seven times for 26 yards, averaging 3.7 yards per carry, while adding a ten-yard reception. Yeldon has a lot of work to do to earn playing time this season. He's either going to need to explode in the next two preseason […]

John Brown Sits Out Second Preseason Game

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown was inactive for the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. The team hasn't disclosed any injury news at this point. Brown has solidified himself as the Bills' top receiver going into the season. He's shown great rapport with quarterback Josh Allen from the start of training camp. Look […]

Josh VanMeter (2B/3B/OF, CIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Josh VanMeter entered Sunday's action on a six-game hitting streak. He's hit second in the lineup in three straight games after spending most of the year hitting in the middle-third or bottom-third of the order. As he's more of a contact […]

Kevin Newman (2B/SS, PIT) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates middle infielder Kevin Newman has had a quietly steady first full season in the majors. He's been a regular starter for the team since early May and has been slotting in as a leadoff hitter multiple times per week. While he doesn't […]

C.J. Cron (1B, MIN) - Week 21 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite having his breakout 30-home run season in 2018, Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron is still widely available on waivers across many fantasy leagues. And not only has Cron kept up his high home run pace from last year, he's exceeding 2018's power […]

Cal Quantrill (SP, SD) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres pitcher Cal Quantrill has delivered in just about every opportunity he's been granted for the team this year. He's been used in a variety of roles, as a traditional starter, as a long reliever following an opener and even as an […]

Chris Bassitt (SP, OAK) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt has been a solid pitching option just about all season. Over the year, he's 7-5 with a 3.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP. He's made 19 starts this year and allowed over three earned runs on just three occasions. […]

J.D. Davis (1B/3B/OF, NYM) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets corner infielder and outfielder J.D. Davis has quietly had a fantastic season and he's been on an absolute tear in August. Over 10 games this month, he has four home runs, nine RBI, eight runs and a 1.336 OPS. On the year, […]

John Brown Catches One Pass In Bills Debut

Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown caught one of his two targets on Thursday night for 10 yards. It was Brown's first game as a Bill and he wasn't heavily utilized. The first-team offense only got a few series in before giving way to the second-teamers. Brown appears to be secured as the team's number […]