Michael Badgley Unlikely To Play

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley (groin) is not expected to play against the Detroit Lions. Badgley did practice throughout the week, and despite feeling good, he likely won't be available in Week 2, leaving punter Ty Long to handle the kicking duties once again. Long went 1-for-1 with three extra points against the Colts […]

Mike Williams Likely To Play Sparingly

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) will likely play against the Lions. Williams returned to practice on Friday after sitting out the previous two days, but even though he is likely to suit up, the plan is to utilize him in red-zone situations only. With tight end Hunter Henry (knee) not available in […]

James White Could Miss Week 2

New England Patriots running back James White (personal) may not play in Week 2 against the Dolphins. The veteran back and his wife are currently expecting the arrival of their new child, putting his availability for Sunday in jeopardy as he may not travel with the team. If White isn’t in uniform, expect Rex Burkhead […]

NFL DFS Value Plays for Week 2 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With Week 1 in the books, it's now time to turn our attention toward Week 2. Be advised, especially for the contrarians of the world, that these options may produce significant value beyond their listed price, but they may also be highly-owned across the […]

Chris Godwin Finds The End Zone On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin had eight receptions for 121 yards and a score on Thursday night against the Panthers, pulling in a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jameis Winston late in the second quarter. Godwin was once again the most targeted wideout on the roster and has narrowly retained his lead over […]

Ronald Jones II Disappoints In Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II had just nine yards on four carries during the win over the Panthers on Thursday night. After an efficient Week 1 performance against the 49ers on Sunday, Jones fizzled out against Carolina despite rumblings of an expanded role moving forward. Nonetheless, the situation in the Bucs' backfield […]

Peyton Barber Virtually Monopolizes Rushing Attack

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber led the way against the Panthers in Week 2, finishing things up with 82 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries. Although Ronald Jones II, who finished with just nine yards on four attempts, was rumored to become the No. 1 option moving forward, Barber got most of […]

Jameis Winston Plays Better In Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston played better in Week 2 against the Panthers. After a miserable performance in Week 1 against the 49ers, the 25-year-old semi-turned things around on Thursday by compiling 208 yards and a touchdown on 16-for-25 passing. Nonetheless, Winston has still fallen below fantasy expectations even though hopes were high entering […]

Joey Slye Accurate In Loss To Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye went 4-for-4 during the Thursday night loss to the Buccaneers. The rookie was efficient, to say the least, accounting for all of the team's offensive production while also tallying his second and third 50-plus yard kicks of the season. With quarterback Cam Newton failing to find the end zone throughout […]

Curtis Samuel Has A Better Week 2

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel picked things up in Week 2 against Tampa Bay, racking up 91 yards on five receptions (13 targets). After a poor showing against the Rams on Sunday that saw the 23-year-old pull in just three receptions for 32 yards, it was a positive outing to the delight of those […]

D.J. Moore Heavily Targeted In Loss

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore hauled in nine of his 14 targets on Thursday against the Buccaneers, finishing the night with 89 yards. Moore, who has been targeted 24 times throughout the first two games of the season, continues to receive the attention of quarterback Cam Newton, with the 22-year-old leading the team in […]

Greg Olsen Leads Offense On Thursday

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (back) led his team offensively despite the loss to the Bucs in Week 2, finishing the night with six catches for 110 yards. After his availability was in question heading into Thursday night, the veteran was able to suit up while making the most of his time on the […]

Christian McCaffrey Cools Off Against Bucs

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey fizzled out against the Bucs on Thursday night, rushing for just 37 yards on 16 carries while catching only two balls for 16 yards. After a strong showing in Week 1 against the Rams that catapulted the 23-year-old to the top of fantasy scoring columns, it was a disappointing […]

Cam Newton Still Without A Touchdown

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton went 24-for-50, racking up 324 yards in the loss to the Bucs on Thursday night. Though the veteran wasn't able to throw for a touchdown (again), his accumulation of yards through the air was enough to satisfy the fantasy managers who kept him in their lineups despite his average showings […]

Chris Godwin Looks To Keep It Going On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin will look to build on his efficient performance from Week 1 against Carolina on Thursday night. Godwin led the team offensively against the 49ers on Sunday, finishing with three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. With Mike Evans supposedly back to full-strength after being diagnosed with the […]

Mike Evans Ready For Carolina?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans was nearly a scratch for Week 1 against the 49ers after being diagnosed with the flu. Though he was able to suit up, his play suggested that he wasn’t 100 percent after pulling in just two receptions (five targets) for 28 yards. The 26-year-old wasn’t listed on the […]

Dare Ogunbowale Involved In Messy Situation

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Dare Ogunbowale offers little fantasy value against the Panthers in Week 2. Despite getting more snaps than No. 1 Peyton Barber, Ogunbowale will still have to surpass Ronald Jones II, who outperformed both of them combined against the 49ers in Week 1. If he is on your roster in deeper […]

Peyton Barber To Start Against Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber will start in Week 2 against the Panthers; however, head coach Bruce Arians has reportedly been impressed with No. 2 option Ronald Jones II, making this backfield situation even more complicated. Nonetheless, Arians plans to utilize the “hot hand” of Jones, making it easy to assume that he […]

Ronald Jones II To Get More Touches?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II has been rumored to be the team’s No. 1 option, however, head coach Bruce Arians indicated that Peyton Barber will remain the starter, at least for now. Jones outperformed the latter in Week 1 against the 49ers, racking up 13 carries for 75 yards while Barber, who […]

Jameis Winston Heads To Carolina On Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston looks to turn things around against the Panthers on Thursday night. Winston had a rough Week 1 showing against the 49ers, compiling 194 yards and a touchdown while throwing three interceptions, with two of those picks being returned for scores. Winston played relatively well in his lone appearance against […]

Curtis Samuel Hopes To Put Week 1 Behind Him

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel will look to put his subpar Week 1 performance behind him on Thursday night against the visiting Buccaneers. The 23-year-old had a weak fantasy performance against the Rams, finishing with just 32 yards on three receptions (four targets). Samuel was touted for his strong showing during training camp, and […]

D.J. Moore Ready To Go On Thursday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore will look to keep it going against the Buccaneers in Week 2. Moore led all wideouts in targets against the Rams on Sunday and was active across the board by finishing with seven receptions (10 targets) for 76 yards. The Buccaneers Defense stood relatively firm against the 49ers on […]

Christian McCaffrey Ready For Thursday Night

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will look to keep it going against the Bucs on Thursday night. The 23-year-old was dominant in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, finishing the day with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 19 rushing attempts while also pulling in 10 catches for 81 yards. Regardless of who […]

Cam Newton Looks To Bounce Back On Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton will look to rebound on Thursday night against the visiting Buccaneers. Newton was quiet against the Rams in Week 1, finishing the day by going 25-for-38 with an interception. The 30-year-old threw for 547 yards while also tossing four touchdowns and four interceptions against Tampa in 2018, with the veteran […]

Tre’Quan Smith Finds The End Zone On Monday Night

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown on Monday night against the Texans, hauling in a 14-yard pass from quarterback Drew Brees early in the fourth quarter to put his team up. Outside of the trip to the end zone, the sophomore wideout wasn’t heavily involved […]

Ted Ginn Involved On Monday Night

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn pulled in all seven of his targets for 101 yards during the Week 1 win over the Texans. The veteran was heavily involved on Monday night despite quarterback Drew Brees also feeding the likes of Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, who combined for a total of 21 targets. Ginn […]

Michael Thomas Shines Against Texans

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas hauled in 10 receptions for 123 yards during the win over the Houston Texans on Monday night. As expected, the 26-year-old was targeted heavily by quarterback Drew Brees, finishing the night with a team-high 13 looks. Expect more of the same from Thomas when the team travels to […]

Latavius Murray Scores Touchdown In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray broke off a 30-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter during the win over the Texans on Monday night. Despite seeing just six attempts, the veteran made the most of his time on the field and provided a spark for a Saints squad that had trouble getting […]

Alvin Kamara Keeps It Going In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was efficient across the board during the narrow win over the Texans on Monday night. Despite failing to find the end zone, Kamara finished with 97 yards on 13 carries in addition to bringing in all seven of his targets for 101 yards. As expected, the 24-year-old was […]

Drew Brees Leads Team To Monday Night Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees went 32-for-43 with two touchdowns during the Monday night win over the Houston Texans. Despite getting off to a rough start by throwing an interception during the team’s second drive of the night, the veteran eventually turned things around by connecting with quarterback Taysom Hill in the third quarter […]