Michael Thomas Has High Expectations Set

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas "better break some more records," remarked receivers coach Curtis Johnson when asked how the star wideout could improve this upcoming season. The 27-year-old has a solid chance to do so as he was dominant in 2019. He finished by catching 149 of his 185 targets for 1,725 yards […]

Le'Veon Bell, Other Jets Working Out In Florida

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and his fellow teammates were spotted working out in Florida recently. With team facilities unavailable at the moment due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the veteran, along with Sam Darnold, Frank Gore, and Denzel Mims, took the chance to get in some much-needed work for a Jets' squad that […]

Patrick Mahomes, Receivers Holding Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players on the offensive end, including tight end Travis Kelce, have been holding workouts despite the unavailability of team facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite suffering a knee injury during the Thursday night game against the Denver Broncos last season, the former MVP still finished the […]

Eagles Comfortable With Miles Sanders, Other Backs

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders is expected to fly off fantasy draft boards relatively quickly heading into the year, primarily since the team will likely rely on him to serve as the workhorse. The organization is also reportedly comfortable with the other backs on the roster as well, with Boston Scott and Corey Clement expected to come in for relief […]

Leonard Fournette Could Be Impacted By Holdouts

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette may be impacted by the holdout of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, who recently stated that he would not report until he gets a new deal. With Bengals running back Joe Mixon also potentially not reporting unless he reaches a new agreement, Fournette, among others, could benefit from a sizable increase […]

Kenyan Drake Named Among Most Elusive

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake was ranked as the 12th most elusive back in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. The site ranked 27 players, with former Cardinal and current Houston Texan David Johnson coming in last. Drake started 2019 as a member of the Miami Dolphins before heading to the desert. In […]

Nick Chubb Named Best Ball-Carrier In The League

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was recently named the best ball-carrier in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. While the site stopped short of mentioning Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, it acknowledged Chubb's 92.1 rushing grade since entering the league as the reason for the generous ranking. The 24-year-old finished second in […]

George Kittle May Demolish Contract Market

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle could receive a new deal that may "destroy" the market for his position moving ahead, at least according to NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah. With a rumored annual salary of around $20 million per year for Kittle, the door could potentially be open for others to raise their […]

Josh Jacobs Ready To Live Up To Hype?

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has plenty of hype as he enters his second year in the league. With the team loaded on the receiving end, many anticipate that opposing defenses won't have the luxury of being able to stack the box like they did last season. While Jacobs' rookie season wasn't a […]

Travis Kelce And Team Conducting Workouts

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been working with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, among others, despite team facilities being unavailable due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Even without the extra work, the veteran was still positioned to be one of the first tight ends off fantasy boards for the 2020 campaign. Kelce finished 2019 with […]

Joe Mixon Still Without New Deal

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon and the team have yet to reach an agreement on a new deal, with the organization still hopeful that something can be worked out over the summer. Mixon is looking for cash comparable to Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey and has hinted in the past that he isn't […]

DeAndre Hopkins Building A Rapport With New Team

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins recently familiarized himself with his new teammates while attending a dinner at the home of Larry Fitzgerald. With the COVID-19 pandemic severely limiting routine contact between individuals, the gathering was a welcome opportunity for Hopkins to strengthen his rapport with many on the offensive side of the ball. Whether […]

Christian McCaffrey Ranked As Best Back

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was recently ranked as the 10th-best player in the league by Pro Football Focus. While his place on the list could be debated by many, fantasy managers will take comfort that the site still has him ranked as the most efficient back in the league. The 24-year-old was dominant […]

Jessica Eye Falls To Cynthia Calvillo

Flyweight Cynthia Calvillo pulled off the win over No. 1-ranked Jessica Eye in the main event of UFC Fight Night. The 32-year-old was able to secure the unanimous decision after she successfully outpaced her opponent in total strikes and significant strikes. She also secured two takedowns off of four attempts and dominated the ground game […]

Andre Fili Earns A Win On Saturday Night

Featherweight Andre Fili picked up a split-decision win over Charles Jourdain at UFC Fight Night. Both men put on a solid showing, with Fili edging Jourdain in total strikes, significant strikes and control time while also securing five of his six takedown attempts. This was Fili's first win in nearly a year, with his last […]

Jordan Espinosa Picks Up Victory

Bantamweight Jordan Espinosa picked up the win over Mark De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night. The 30-year-old was declared the victor on Saturday night after the judges unanimously scored the bout 30-26, 30-27, and 30-27. Espinosa outpaced his opponent, connecting on 188 of his 254 total strikes while also landing 67 percent of his […]

Mariya Agapova Submits Hannah Cifers

Flyweight Mariya Agapova defeated Hannah Cifers in the first round at UFC Fight Night. Agapova was dominant throughout the brief encounter inside the octagon, out-slugging Cifers before ending things courtesy of a rear-naked choke less than three minutes into the fight. The 23-year-old was the heavy favorite entering this one and was a popular addition […]

Merab Dvalishvili Wins By Decision At Fight Night

Bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili was able to pick up a unanimous-decision victory at UFC Fight Night over the debuting Gustavo Lopez, who replaced Ray Borg after he withdrew due to personal reasons. The Georgian put on a show to the delight of the judges scoring the bout, surpassing the Combate Americas Bantamweight champion in strikes and […]

WWE DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (6/14/20) - Backlash Daily Fantasy Advice

After an exciting NXT In Your House last Sunday, Backlash, one of the company's most tenured events, makes its return after a one-year hiatus. Emanating from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, the card features several exciting and compelling matches, including "The Rated-R Superstar" Edge taking on "The Viper" Randy Orton in what has […]

Julia Avila Ends Fight Quickly At Fight Night

Bantamweight Julia Avila unsurprisingly defeated Gina Mazany on Saturday, ending the Fight Night bout by TKO in only 22 seconds. "Raging Panda" has now won her first two fights with the promotion, with her first victory inside the octagon coming at the expense of Pannie Kianzad back at UFC 239. On the other hand, Mazany […]

Tyson Nam Scores A Brutal Knockout

Bantamweight Tyson Nam got back on track by savagely defeating Zarrukh Adashev by knockout at UFC Fight Night. The Hawaiian came in swinging and landed a vicious right hand that had the former Bellator competitor sleeping before he hit the mat. He then followed up that shot with another for good measure, resulting in the […]

Christian Aguilera Ends Things Quickly On Saturday

Welterweight Christian Aguilera made short work over Anthony Ivy at UFC Fight Night. The 28-year-old was making his debut with the promotion and made it count, dispatching the lengthy Brazilian, who was also making his inaugural appearance, via TKO with a slew of punches. Aguilera was an asset to DFS lineups due to his quick […]

FanDuel MMA DFS Lineup Picks: Eye vs. Calvillo - UFC Fight Night

The Ultimate Fighting Championship keeps on rolling as the organization is back for its third consecutive card from the Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The card is highlighted by a main event Flyweight bout between Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo, along with a co-main event battle between Karl Roberson and Marvin Vettori. In this […]

Mariya Agapova Looks For A Successful Debut

Flyweights Mariya Agapova and Hannah Cifers will mix it up on Saturday at UFC Fight Night. Cifers, who will be replacing Melissa Gatto, last fought only weeks ago, losing by submission to Mackenzie Dern via submission. Agapova will be making her UFC debut after successful stops in several promotions. She possesses an 8-1 professional record […]

Jordan Espinosa, Mark De La Rosa Hope To Snap Skids

Bantamweights Jordan Espinosa and Mark De La Rosa will both look to snap their current losing streaks heading into UFC Fight Night. Espinosa, a 30-year-old kickboxer, has lost his last two, falling to Matt Schnell and Alex Perez via submission. De La Rosa, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, has dropped his previous three bouts, […]

Andre Fili Looks To Get Back On Track

Featherweights Andre Fili and Charles Jourdain will go head-to-head at UFC Fight Night. Since falling to Sodiq Yusuff by decision at UFC 246 back in January, Fili will be fighting for the first time. On the other hand, Jourdain will look for his second-straight UFC win after he beat Doo Ho Choi by TKO in […]

Kevin Aguila The Favorite Heading Into Saturday Night

Lightweight Kevin Aguila is the slight favorite heading into the showdown with Charles Rosa at UFC Fight Night. Both fighters are coming off losses, with Rosa falling to Bryce Mitchell last month at UFC 249 while Aguila's latest defeat came at the hands of Russian slugger Zubaira Tukhugov. Without a doubt, "Boston Strong" has the […]

Karl Roberson And Marvin Vettori Will Finally Square Off

UFC Middleweights Karl Roberson and Marvin Vettori will finally lock horns on Saturday night to co-main event a stacked card. The duo was originally scheduled for a bout back in May. However, after Roberson was forced to withdraw due to medical reasons stemming from his drastic weight cutting measures, both men are ready to fight […]

Jessica Eye Looks To Secure Flyweight Title Bout

UFC Flyweight Jessica Eye is the No. 1 ranked fighter in the Flyweight and will be tasked with taking on Cynthia Calvillo to main event UFC Fight Night. Eye is coming off of a victory over Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Viviane Araujo, at UFC 245. On the other hand, Calvillo will be looking to […]

Sterling Shepard's Health Should Be A Concern

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard's multiple concussions in 2019 is a cause of major concern for the organization. The 27-year-old was relegated to just 10 games last season after sustaining two head injuries throughout the year, which ultimately caused the former Sooner to log the worst campaign of his career. Shepard finished last […]