Tony Pollard Gets Just Five Touches in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard only touched the ball five times in Week 2. He ran the ball four times for 22 yards and caught a pass for three more yards. With starter Ezekiel Elliott back to his full workload, Pollard took a back seat as expected. Still one of the league's highest […]

Ezekiel Elliott Shines in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was excellent in Week 2, running the ball 23 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. He added two catches for nine more yards through the air. Elliott dominated the backfield in this one as expected, ceding only four carries to his backup, Tony Pollard. Back to his regular […]

Dak Prescott Throws Three More Touchdowns in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had another strong performance in Week 2. He threw for 269 yards, completing 26 of his 30 passes for three touchdowns. Prescott threw an interception as well, but added 69 yards on five carries on the ground. Prescott's touchdowns were on passes to Devin Smith, Jason Witten, and Amari Cooper. […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 24 Waiver Wire

Another quiet bullpen week in the fantasy playoffs (for most leagues) leading up to the real playoffs (for both leagues). There were some changes in bullpen hierarchies this week, but they mostly affected setup men and seventh inning guys. Fantasy managers in holds leagues may have seen some things happen this week, but in standard […]

Adam Wainwright Strikes Out Seven in Six Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was great on Friday, tossing six scoreless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed just two hits, walking three while striking out seven. Wainwright's record improved to 12-9 and his ERA lowered to an even 4.00. He's had some ups and downs this season, but Wainwright has proven […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits Two Home Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt blasted two home runs on Friday. He hit a grand slam and a three-run shot, ending up with seven RBI and two runs scored. "Goldy" has had some hot streaks this season, but it's overall been a disappointing first season in St. Louis for the perpetual MVP candidate. […]

Dakota Hudson Works a Wild but Effective Quality Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson was wild but effective on Wednesday, picking up a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out seven but walked five, running his pitch count up to 96. Hudson has been great lately and has a 3.38 ERA with a .250 […]

Francisco Lindor Smacks His 31st Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor blasted his 31st home run of the season on Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Lindor got off to an awful start to this season but has rounded things out to an impressive .296/.346/.545 slash line besides the 31 homers. He's one of the best shortstops […]

Cowboys Defense Looking for a Better Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys Defense will look for a better performance in Week 2. Ranked highly entering Week 1, the Cowboys defense didn't perform nearly as well as expected against the New York Giants offense. This week, a matchup against Washington should yield better results. Even though the Washington offense, led by Case Keenum, looked formidable […]

Brett Maher Looks Like a Good Choice in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher put up a somewhat disappointing Week 1 fantasy performance, although it was through no fault of his own. Maher connected on all five of his extra point attempts, but was not called upon to attempt a field goal. With a resurgent Cowboys offense and the favorable home conditions in Dallas/Arlington, […]

Blake Jarwin Not Much of a Fantasy Option in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin made a few courageous people happy in Week 1 by scoring a touchdown, but he is not expected to be much of a consistent fantasy contributor going forward. Jarwin played behind Jason Witten, who had a very "Jason Witten" game in Week 1. Jarwin was occasionally mixed in as […]

Jason Witten Has Another Low-Ceiling Week Ahead

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten will be a low-ceiling TE2 option in Week 2. Much like he's been most of his career, Witten was able to catch short passes and fall down in Week 1. One of those short passes just happened to be a touchdown, giving Witten some fantasy relevance in the first […]

Randall Cobb Just a Depth Option in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb is just a depth option in a Week 2 matchup against Washington. Cobb surprised in Week 1, gaining 69 yards and scoring a touchdown, but Week 2 should be dominated by Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, and Ezekiel Elliott. Cobb is an injury to a Cowboys wide receiver away from […]

Michael Gallup Should Have a Solid Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup should have a solid Week 2 but will likely take a back seat to Amari Cooper. Gallup had a huge game in Week 1, catching seven passes for 158 yards, but Week 2 looks like a game for Cooper to shine. Gallup will still be there as the second […]

Amari Cooper Looking at Another WR1 Week in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is a solidly ranked WR1 again for Week 2. Traveling to Washington, Cooper should have no trouble piling up fantasy points on the road. The Washington defense was burned by Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson in Week 1 and Cooper should be similarly able to get open down the […]

Tony Pollard Just a Backup in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard is just a backup for Week 2 and should not be in any starting lineups. Pollard got 13 carries in Week 1, tying with Ezekiel Elliott for the team lead, but could only gain 24 yards. With Ezekiel Elliott now expected to play his full workload, Pollard will […]

Ezekiel Elliott One of the Top Options for Week 2

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of the best running back options in fantasy lineups for Week 2. Elliott only got 13 carries in Week 1, but it was mostly due to the Cowboys being in control throughout the second half, allowing them to scale back Elliott's work. With Week 1 and a […]

Dak Prescott a Strong QB1 Option in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a strong QB1 option for a Week 2 matchup on the road against Washington. Prescott was great in new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's revamped offense in Week 1. He threw for 405 yards and four touchdowns and the Cowboys offense had no trouble moving the ball. Taking on a […]

Eagles Defense Could Struggle in Week 2

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense could disappoint in Week 2 and is not a highly recommended unit. The Eagles secondary allowed the Washington offense led by rookie wide receiver Terry McLaurin and "Literally Case Keenum" quarterback Case Keenum to burn them for 380 yards in Week 1. This week, they travel to Atlanta to take on […]

Jake Elliott is a Solid Kicking Option in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott is a solid option in Week 2 fantasy lineups. The Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons in what should be at least somewhat of a shootout, so Elliott will likely have plenty of kicking opportunities. He only had one field goal attempt in Week 1, but pushed three extra points […]

Dallas Goedert Only an Option in Deep Leagues for Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is only a middling starting option in two-tight end leagues for Week 2. The Atlanta Falcons Defense does few things well, but one of those things is defending opposing tight ends. Mix that with the fact that Goedert was only targeted three times in Week 1 and you have […]

Zach Ertz a Strong Option in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is a top-three option again in Week 2. Despite taking on an Atlanta Falcons Defense that actually limits opposing tight ends fairly well, Ertz is matchup-proof and should easily put up TE1 numbers. In an ascendant offense that finally has a deep threat to spread out the defense in […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Not a Fantasy Option Yet

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside showed in Week 1 that he's not quite a fantasy option yet this season. The rookie played just five offensive snaps in Week 1 and didn't draw a target. Based on preseason comments from head coach Doug Pederson, Arcega-Whiteside was expected to have a bit more of a […]

Nelson Agholor Not a Fantasy Option in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is not a fantasy option for Week 2. Despite a matchup that should result in plenty of points for the Eagles, Agholor is unlikely to play a large role. With the Eagles showing a strong preference for two-tight end sets with both Zach Ertz and Dallas Goedert on the […]

DeSean Jackson Could Have Another Strong Outing in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson had an excellent Week 1 and could have another solid game in Week 2. Jackson matches up well with the Atlanta Falcons pass defense and showed in Week 1 that he still definitely has "it". With Alshon Jeffery and Zach Ertz commanding attention in the short and middle depths […]

Alshon Jeffery a Solid Choice Again in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is a solid fantasy wide receiver option again for Week 2. Facing off against a less-than-stellar Atlanta Falcons passing defense, Jeffery should make some noise again as he did in Week 1. Jeffery scored two touchdowns against Washington, hauling down a touchdown pass and recording a rushing touchdown on […]

Corey Clement Not a Fantasy Option for Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement is not a startable fantasy player in Week 2. Even though the Eagles aren't expected to have any trouble on offense against the Atlanta Falcons, Clement is very unlikely to make a significant impact. Clement did not record an offensive statistic in Week 1 and was only on the […]

Darren Sproles Is a Risky Week 2 Fantasy Running Back

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles, currently leading the team in rushing, is a risky starter in Week 2 lineups. Despite a good matchup against a weak Atlanta Falcons Defense and a solid performance in Week 1, Sproles is not expected to usually play quite as big a role as he did in the win […]

Jordan Howard Not a Safe Option in Week 2 Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard is a low-floor option for Week 2. Howard saw the fewest touches in the Eagles backfield in Week 1, and wasn't consistently used for short yardage work either. Still, he did look decent and perhaps earned a few more touches going forward. Looking like a touchdown-dependent option, Howard won't […]

Miles Sanders Is An Unexciting Week 2 Fantasy Option

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders is an OK but mostly unexciting option for Week 2. Shaping up to be somewhere on the RB2/3 border, Sanders had plenty of chances in Week 1 but didn't do much with them. He was thoroughly outplayed by veteran Darren Sproles, and even Jordan Howard showed a bit […]