Yonathan Daza Reinstated From The Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He's been sidelined since August 16 with a left thumb laceration. Antonio Santos was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Before the injury, Daza slashed .283/.331/.360 with two home runs, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored, and two stolen bases […]

Carlos Rodon Expected To Start Friday Vs. Boston

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon (shoulder) is expected to start in Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He hasn't pitched since September 1 due to shoulder soreness. The southpaw missed one turn in the rotation but is expected to be all systems go for Friday. Rodon has been impressive this season and owns […]

Byron Buxton Out Of The Lineup Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He will get the day off after going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts over his last two contests. The 27-year-old is slashing .122/.157/.224 with one home run, two RBI, and 16 strikeouts over 51 plate appearances since returning from the injured list on […]

Eloy Jimenez Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (knee) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He will miss his second straight contest after being removed from Tuesday's game with a right knee contusion. The 24-year-old is considered day-to-day and his next chance to return to the lineup will be Friday against the Boston Red Sox. […]

Sterling Shepard A Sneaky Play In PPR Formats Vs. Denver

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard is projected to lead the team in catches in 2021, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN. "The connection with quarterback Daniel Jones was working," said Raanan. Jones and Shepard have shown great chemistry during camp, and Raanan "wouldn't be the least bit surprised" if the Giants WR led the […]

Kenny Golladay Could Be Limited In Giants Debut

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) could be limited for the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos. He was limited in practice on Wednesday and has missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old is considered questionable but is trending in the right direction to suit up in Week 1. […]

Davante Adams Won’t Have Contract Extension By Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams said: "no, no chance" on the chances of getting a contract extension before the season opener. The Packers reportedly will continue contract extensions with the 28-year-old during the regular season, but it's unlikely to happen before Week 1. Adams hauled in 115 catches for 1,374 yards and 18 […]

Tyler Lockett Not Listed On Injury Report

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (groin) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report. He was dealing with a groin injury during training camp but should be all systems go in the regular-season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The 28-year-old hauled in 100 receptions for 1,054 yards and 10 touchdowns over 16 games in 2020. […]

Darrell Henderson Fully Recovered From Thumb Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson (thumb) wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday. He sustained a sprained left thumb during practice on August 23. The 24-year-old is fully recovered from the issue and wasn't listed on the latest injury report. Henderson will still have a "huge role" despite the team recently trading for […]

Rashaad Penny Dealing With Calf Injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (calf) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. He made the Seahawks' final 53-man roster and is expected to be the primary backup behind undisputed starter Chris Carson. The former first-rounder rushed for 32 yards on 12 attempts while catching two passes on three targets for 11 yards in […]

Kadarius Toney Could Have “Significant Role” In Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) could have a "significant role" in the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos, per head coach Joe Judge. "I think it's realistic Toney could have a significant role against the Broncos based on how practices this week," said Judge. The Giants 2021 first-round pick missed most of […]

Daniel Jones And Giants Offense Could Start Off Slow

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones draws a decent matchup at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Denver allows 234.9 yards per game through the air and 15th in DVOA against the pass. The 24-year-old will look to make that third-year leap this season after a disappointing campaign in 2020. He threw for […]

Saquon Barkley Could Be Limited In A Plus Matchup Vs. Denver

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice and is trending in the right direction towards suiting up for the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos. He went down with a torn ACL and MCL in his knee in Week 2 of last year and missed the rest […]

Ji-Man Choi Strikes Out Three Times In Return

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after being sidelined for about three weeks with a left hamstring strain. The 30-year-old is slashing .245/.348/.426 with nine home runs, 38 RBI, […]

Josh Lowe Swipes Bag In MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 1-for-1 with a walk and a stolen base in his big-league debut Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. He started in right field and batted eighth in Wednesday's loss. The Rays rookie outfielder reached base on a walk and stole his first career base. He later hit an […]

Shane McClanahan Tosses Five Shutout Innings In No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan allowed three hits and one walk while striking out three across five innings during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw bounced back on Wednesday after surrendering four runs in his previous start against Boston. McClanahan limited the Red […]

Julio Jones Could Flourish In Titans Debut

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) is expected to play in Week 1 and is a solid WR2 option in a projected shootout (52.5 over/under) against the Arizona Cardinals. The former Atlanta Falcon missed most of training camp due to a leg injury but is expected to suit up in Week 1. Arizona was […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Play, Projected WR1 Vs. Arizona

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 and is a surefire WR1 in a projected shootout (52.5 over/under) against the Arizona Cardinals. He did not practice on Wednesday and reportedly was given an extra day of rest before the 2021 regular season. Brown is expected to suit up […]

Ryan Tannehill A QB1 In A Projected Shootout

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill gets a juicy matchup in what is projected to be a high-scoring affair against the Arizona Cardinals. The 52.5 over/under is the highest of all games in Week 1. Tannehill finished as a top-10 quarterback in 2020; he completed 315-of-481 passes for 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for […]

Derrick Henry Is Matchup Proof, Elite Option Vs. Arizona

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is matchup proof and gets to face an Arizona Cardinals defense that has allowed 125.5 rushing yards per game. He is a surefire RB1 and will begin the 2021 season against a defense that surrendered the 11th most fantasy points to opposing running backs. The 27-year-old had 2,027 rushing […]

Randy Arozarena Placed On The Paternity List

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was placed on the paternity list Wednesday. He will be away from the team for at least three days following the birth of his child. The 26-year-old continues to produce in 2021, slashing .256/.356/.468 with 19 home runs, 62 RBI, 86 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases over 525 […]

Jordan Whitehead Ruled Out For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) will not play in the regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list during training camp but suffered a hamstring injury after clearing NFL protocols. His next chance to return will be Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old racked up […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Officially Listed As 49ers Starting QB

The San Francisco 49ers officially listed Jimmy Garoppolo as the starting quarterback on the team's official depth chart. Trey Lance suffered a chip fracture in a finger on his throwing hand and has been sidelined for over a week. He alternated series and even snaps on particular possessions with Garoppolo throughout the preseason. Garoppolo threw […]

Nyheim Hines Listed Second On The Colts RB Depth Chart

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines is listed as the number 2 back behind undisputed starter Jonathan Taylor. Marlon Mack was listed as the number three running back behind Taylor and Hines on Tuesday. Hines is the Colts' top-passing catching option, and the team plans to involve him more in the offense this season. The […]

Marlon Mack Listed No.3 On The Colts RB Depth Chart

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is listed as the number 3 back behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines. He went down with a season-ending Achilles' tendon tear in Week 1 of last season and continues to work his way back. The 25-year-old will see early-down work if Taylor were to miss any games. Hines […]

Tevin Coleman Listed As The Jets Starting RB

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman is listed on the top of the depth chart and will start in the regular-season opener against the Carolina Panthers. The Jets are expected to use a running back by committee this season; Ty Johnson and Michael Carter will be involved in some capacity. The 28-year-old rushed for […]

Elijah Moore Listed As A Starter

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore is listed as one of the team's top three wide receivers on the Week 1 depth chart. The Jets placed Jamison Crowder on the reserve/COVID-19 list, and the team listed Moore as one of their top wideouts for the regular-season opener against the Carolina Panthers. He will start […]

Drew Rasmussen Picks Up The Win Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (2-1) allowed one earned run on six hits and no walks while striking out two over five innings during Tuesday's 12-7 victory over the Boston Red Sox. He was terrific on Tuesday, limiting the Red Sox offense to one run over five innings to pick up his second win […]

Jordan Luplow Launches 10th Home Run On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jordan Luplow went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 12-7 win over the Boston Red Sox. He launched a three-run homer in the seventh inning to extend the Rays lead 12-1. It was his 10th long ball of the season. The 27-year-old is starting […]

Gerrit Cole Exits Tuesday’s Game With Hamstring Tightness

New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays early with hamstring tightness. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks while striking out two across 3 2/3 innings before exiting with the trainer. The severity of Cole's hamstring injury is unknown at this time, […]