Allen Hurns Not a Great Option Despite a Strong Matchup

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns is not a great fantasy option for Week 1 despite a good matchup against the Carolina Panthers defense. Hurns barely did anything in the preseason and was dealing with a groin injury for most of it. He's expected to play in Week 1, but he and quarterback Dak Prescott […]

Ezekiel Elliott Should Put Up Decent Numbers on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott might not amaze in Week 1, but he should put up solid enough numbers when Dallas travels to Carolina to face the Panthers. Elliott will certainly receive enough carries to put up some points, but his usage in the passing game remains to be seen. The Carolina defense did […]

Dak Prescott Could Disappoint in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is not a highly recommended fantasy option in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He is currently ranked somewhere in the lower half of the QB2 tier for the first week. His rushing could provide a decent floor, but with the Cowboys playing as underdogs on the road, he likely […]

Jordan Hicks Records a Save on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jordan Hicks earned a save on Tuesday, recording an out against the only batter he faced. Hicks was warming up in the bullpen for a regular save chance, but the Cardinals offense extended the lead to 11-5 before Hicks came in. When a pair of Cardinals relievers struggled and turned […]

Jose Ramirez Getting Wednesday Off

Cleveland Indians infielder Jose Ramirez is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. There doesn't seem to be any kind of injury to worry about here, it's just a routine day off for Ramirez. Yandy Diaz will step in to play third base and hit third while Ramirez gets […]

Mike Clevinger Pitches Well on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger pitched well again on Tuesday, picking up a win and a quality start. He pitched six innings, striking out 10 and allowing just one run in his fifth double digit strikeout game of the season. Clevinger throws too many pitches and rarely goes deep into games, but he's been […]

Dallas Goedert Not a Strong Option in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie tight end Dallas Goedert is not a strong fantasy option in a Week 1 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Goedert will certainly have a role this season, especially in the first few weeks while Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is out, but with Zach Ertz as the starting tight end, Goedert will be playing […]

Zach Ertz Could Have a Monster Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz could have a huge Week 1 on Thursday night. With Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) out for the game and Nick Foles starting under center, the entire Eagles offense could realistically rest on Ertz's shoulders. He's ranked as the TE3 for Week 1, but has legitimate TE1 upside this week and […]

Mike Wallace Is a Risky Play for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mike Wallace is a risky play for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He has some upside, but he comes with a lot of risk. With Nick Foles getting the start in place of Carson Wentz (knee), the Eagles will likely be a bit more conservative with the deep ball, which […]

Nelson Agholor Could Do Well on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor could have a strong start to the season on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He'll be working as the team's WR1 because of Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) needing a few more weeks to recover from offseason surgery. Agholor was shaping up as a solid WR3 even with Jeffery around, […]

Darren Sproles Not a Great Week 1 Option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is not a recommended fantasy option for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Sproles is back for one more season in the Philly backfield, but he'll be sharing third downs with Corey Clement and won't see much of the field if any on early downs. Sproles should still be […]

Corey Clement Unlikely to Make Much Noise in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement isn't expected to make much noise in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Clement will be the main backup for starter Jay Ajayi and will also mix in on third down plays along with veteran Darren Sproles. Clement is a high-upside running back for the 2018 season and could […]

Jay Ajayi Could Struggle on Thursday Night

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi could struggle on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He's been missing some practices and limited in others due to a foot injury, but he is expected to play in Week 1. Still, he's a mid-range RB2 at best, so owners should temper their expectations. The Falcons defense should […]

Nick Foles Unlikely to Replicate Super Bowl Heroics in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles will get the start for the Eagles in Week 1, but he isn't a recommended starter for your fantasy team. With the team's top wide receiver, Alshon Jeffery (shoulder), missing the first game, Foles will have a limited cast to work with. Foles is currently in the lower end of […]

Mack Hollins Out for Thursday Night's Game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins (groin) is out for Thursday night's game against the Atlanta Falcons. Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is also out, leaving Nelson Agholor and Mike Wallace as the key receivers on the Eagles, along with tight end Zach Ertz. Hollins has dealt with groin issues throughout training camp and the preseason, but […]

Alshon Jeffery is "Week-To-Week"

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "week-to-week," according to head coach Doug Pederson. An earlier report stated that Jeffery would miss the first two weeks of the season, and that still seems accurate. He is on the active roster, so he'll almost certainly play before Week 7, but it's almost a certainty that […]

Week 23 MLB Closers and Saves Report

This week was another interesting one in the bullpens around the league. The Phillies continued to be unpredictable, the Nationals continued to struggle to end games with a lead, and the Twins seem to have finally settled on a ninth-inning arm. Meanwhile, formerly elite closers are struggling in Cleveland and Los Angeles, but only one […]

Matt Carpenter Back In Thursday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Carpenter was forced to leave Wednesday's game because of nausea, but the team later confirmed he was just dealing with a 24-hour virus. He's back in there leading off and playing third base.

Miles Mikolas Takes a Loss on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas took a loss on Wednesday despite pitching decently. He lasted five innings, allowing two runs on eight hits and a walk. He struck out five but lowered his record to 13-4. He was able to keep his ERA under three, at 2.96. He's been an excellent find for […]

Cody Allen Blows a Save and Takes a Loss on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen took the loss after blowing the save in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Allen pitched an inning, but allowed two runs on two hits and two walks. With Brad Hand pitching well, Allen could start seeing fewer and fewer save situations as we get into September. He was […]

Adam Plutko Pitches Into the Sixth Inning on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko ended up not factoring in the decision on Wednesday, pitching 5 1/3 innings while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out five and hit a batter with a pitch. Plutko's ERA moved down to 4.94 with the effort. He's been a streaming option at […]

Jack Flaherty Pitches Well Again on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched well again on Tuesday, lasting seven innings while allowing just one run on four hits. He did not walk a batter and struck out five. He's been the best pitcher in baseball in the month of August, posting a 1.13 ERA and 38 strikeouts in 32 […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Four Singles on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor hit four singles on Tuesday, ending up 4-for-5 with two runs scored. Lindor now has three four-hit games this season, and he's batting an incredible .291/.367/.533 with 29 home runs, 78 RBI, and 108 runs scored. He's one of the elite all-around players in baseball.

Carlos Carrasco Sits the Twins Down on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was excellent on Tuesday, tossing 7 2/3 innings, allowing just four hits and two walks without giving up a run. He struck out 11 and picked up his 16th win of the season. It was a strong effort from Carrasco and he lowered his ERA to 3.37.

Zack Martin Back at Practice on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin (knee) was back at practice on Tuesday. Martin assured everyone he would be ready for Week 1, and his presence at Tuesday's practice more or less confirms that, assuming no further setbacks. With Travis Frederick (illness) possibly out for an extended period, Martin's return is a huge benefit for […]

Kavon Frazier Should Be Ready for Week 1

Dallas Cowboys defensive back Kavon Frazier was forced to leave Sunday's preseason game due to a separated shoulder. Frazier was filling in for Xavier Woods, who is out with a hamstring injury. Frazier's departure was immediately a huge concern for the Cowboys defense, but it seems he avoided a serious injury, even saying that he […]

Cole Beasley Hauls in Three Passes on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley caught three passes in Sunday's preseason game, gaining 31 yards. Beasley will certainly have a role in the passing game this season, but on a team that will run most of its offense on the ground with occasional short passes, Beasley may only develop depth value in PPR leagues.

Michael Gallup Comes Up Empty on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup failed to catch his two targets in Sunday's preseason game. He ended up playing only eight snaps, which clearly means the Cowboys see him as a starter in Week 1. On a weak receiving corps that's missing Dez Bryant, Gallup has a chance to develop real value this […]

Jay Ajayi Is Dealing With a "Lower-Body" Injury

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi hasn't practiced in eight days due to a "lower-body" injury. The team hasn't given more information than that, but any kind of injury below Ayaji's waist is a legitimate concern due to his history of knee injuries. The Eagles kick off the NFL season next Thursday, so the hope […]

Austin Gomber Strikes Out Six and Gets His Fourth Win

St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Austin Gomber picked up a win and a quality start on Sunday, pitching six innings while allowing just two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk. He struck out six and lowered his ERA to 2.79. He's been a solid starter and deserves consideration in mixed leagues.