Leighton Vander Esch To Be Placed On Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch was forced to exit the game in Week 1 and was quickly ruled out. After the game, he was placed on injured reserve with a broken collarbone. He will undergo surgery to correct the injury, and as long as things go according to plan, he should be able to […]

Blake Jarwin Could Be Done For The Year

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin was forced to leave the game in Week 1 and could be done for the season. Jarwin went down with a non-contact injury and the Cowboys apparently fear that he may have torn his ACL. If that's true, Jarwin won't be back on the field until next season. It's […]

Tony Pollard Touches The Ball Four Times In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard touched the ball four times in a Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Pollard ran the ball twice, gaining 10 yards and added two catches for 22 more yards. Pollard operated clearly behind Ezekiel Elliott, but showed a lot of the same burst he impressed with last […]

Ezekiel Elliott Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored two touchdowns on Sunday Night Football, essentially operating as the entire Dallas offense. "Zeke" ran the ball 22 times for 96 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 31 yards and another score. Elliott's rushing touchdown came on a one-yard plunge while his receiving score came on […]

Dak Prescott Mostly Held In Check In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was mostly held in check by the Los Angeles Rams Defense in a Week 1 loss. Prescott completed 25 of his 39 passes for 266 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown came on a check down pass to Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott was able to add 30 yards on the ground, […]

Carlos Martinez Racks Up Eight Strikeouts On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez struck out eight in four innings of work on Sunday. He allowed three runs on six hits and two walks, but he showed plenty of swing-and-miss stuff in the meantime. Martinez has had a rough 2020 as shown by his 10.32 ERA, but this start was certainly a […]

Braxton Garrett Shines In His Debut

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett made his major league debut in Game 2 of Sunday's double header against the Phillies. Garrett earned the win, tossing five innings while allowing just one run on three hits and two walks. The lefty struck out six along the way and looked in control most of the […]

Eagles Defense Not Great In Week 1 Loss

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense did not look great in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team. They recorded three sacks and actually allowed only 192 total yards of offense, but 27 points as Washington was constantly working with short fields. There wasn't much to be excited about with this defense, and they'll likely […]

Jake Elliott Makes A Field Goal And Two Extra Points

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made a 38-yard field goal and two extra points in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team. Elliott should be a consistent, if somewhat safe kicking option throughout the season, although the Eagles offense looked like a mess at certain points in this one. They'll face the Rams […]

Jalen Reagor Catches One Pass In His First NFL Game

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor (shoulder) was targeted three times in a Week 1 loss, catching one pass for 55 yards. Reagor was expected to miss a few games with a shoulder injury but healed quickly and was able to suit up for Week 1. He showed his speed and should be a […]

DeSean Jackson Catches Only Two Passes in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson was targeted six times but caught only two passes in Week 1, gaining 46 yards. Jackson looked healthy, but the entire Eagles offense struggled against the Washington Football Team. He and the Eagles will hope for better results against the Rams next week, but it's hard to rely on […]

Greg Ward Leads Eagles Wide Receivers In Targets In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward led the Eagles wide receivers in targets in Week 1 with seven. Ward ended up catching five passes for 31 yards in a game where everyone on the Eagles offense except for Dallas Goedert struggled. Ward and quarterback Carson Wentz reportedly had an excellent rapport in training camp, so […]

Zach Ertz Scores A Week 1 Touchdown

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was thoroughly outplayed by Dallas Goedert in Week 1, but Ertz was able to manage a decent game by scoring a touchdown. In total, Ertz caught three passes for 18 yards. His score came on a five-yard pass in the first quarter from Carson Wentz. The Eagles offense struggled […]

Dallas Goedert Leads The Eagles In Receiving In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert led the Eagles in receiving in Week 1. He caught eight passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Goedert's touchdown was a second quarter 34-yard strike from Carson Wentz on one of his few good throws of the afternoon. Goedert also led the team in targets with nine. He'll […]

Corey Clement Takes Over In Week 1 After Injuries Strike

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement took over the Eagles backfield in Week 1. Starter Miles Sanders (hamstring) was out, giving the start to Boston Scott. Scott then had to leave with an injury of his own, leaving the backfield to Clement. He ended up running the ball six times for 19 yards and caught […]

Boston Scott Has His Week 1 Cut Short

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, starting in place of the injured Miles Sanders (hamstring), ran the ball nine times for 35 yards and caught two passes for 19 yards in Week 1. He was forced to leave the game with an injury and the backfield was taken over by Corey Clement. There's a huge […]

Carson Wentz Struggles In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was nowhere near his best in a Week 1 loss to the Washington Football Team. Wentz completed 24 of his 42 passes for 270 yards. He threw two touchdowns and two interceptions. Wentz absorbed an astounding eight sacks and was under pressure seemingly every time he dropped back to pass. […]

Sixto Sanchez Tosses A Complete Game On Sunday

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez tossed a seven-inning complete game in Game 1 of Sunday's double header with the Phillies. Sanchez allowed just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four. Sanchez improved his record to 3-1 and lowered his ERA to 1.69. He's got all the makings of […]

Jesus Aguilar Gets Three Hits On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar had a great game on Saturday, ending up 3-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored. Aguilar hit his sixth home run of the season to go with a double and a single. He fell just a #tripleshy of the cycle. Aguilar has been one of the most consistent […]

Brian Anderson Stays Hot On Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson stayed hot on Saturday, driving in three runs and scoring one of his own. Anderson went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a single, lifting his batting average to .273 and his OPS to .828. The home run was his sixth, tying him for the team lead, and the […]

Jose Urena Struggles On His Birthday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena struggled against the Phillies on his 29th birthday. Urena allowed six runs on five hits and four walks in 4 1/3 innings, taking the loss and raising his season ERA to 7.71. Urena threw 90 pitches, 52 strikes, in getting just 13 outs. The lifetime Marlin has never really […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 8 Waiver Wire

It seems like the season just started, but we're already talking fantasy playoffs in most leagues. That's something we expected with such a short season, but it still seems way too soon for playoffs. One bad week of injuries could have knocked a really good team right out of the playoff picture in some leagues […]

Miles Sanders Officially Listed As Questionable For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) is officially listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Washington Football Team. Sanders was limited for every practice the Eagles held this week due to his hamstring injury. Combine that with the fact that coach Doug Pederson has already stated that Sanders could have his workload managed […]

Giovanny Gallegos Can't Get Any Outs On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos was unable to get any outs in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. Gallegos gave up three runs on two hits and a walk, facing three batters without getting an out. He was saddled with the loss, dropping his record to 1-2 and shooting his ERA up to 3.97. […]

Starling Marte Drives In Four Runs On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had a great game at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and a single. He drove in four runs total, three of which came on a huge game-tying double in the eighth inning. Marte did make a ghastly error in the outfield earlier in the game, but […]

Sandy Alcantara Struggles Through Six Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara wasn't at his best on Thursday, but he was able to last through six innings of work. He allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four. Alcantara tossed an even 100 pitches, 64 for strikes. He wasn't close to at his best, […]

Jack Flaherty Picks Up A Win On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well enough to win in Game 1 of Thursday's double header. Flaherty went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six. He threw 95 pitches so he didn't get the chance to work through the sixth for a quality start. […]

Jalen Reagor Practices In Full On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor (shoulder) was able to practice in full on Thursday. Reagor was expected to miss "at least" a month, but it now looks like he might be able to take the field in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team. Fantasy managers who drafted Reagor thinking they'd wait out […]

Miles Sanders Limited Again In Thursday's Practice

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) was limited again in Thursday's practice. Sanders returned to a limited practice on Wednesday and apparently escaped without further injury as he was able to practice again on Thursday. A full practice on Friday would be a great sign for Sanders, but he's likely to get another limited […]

Jordan Yamamoto Allows 13 Runs In Under Three Innings

Miami Marlins pitcher Jordan Yamamoto set a record on Wednesday, allowing 13 runs on 11 hits and two walks in just 2 2/3 innings. Yamamoto somehow threw 94 pitches in a relief appearance and didn't even record nine outs. Brought in to mop up after started Pablo Lopez allowed seven runs in under two innings, […]