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Tyjae Spears - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Tyjae Spears had a mediocre rookie season with the Tennessee Titans in 2023. In 17 games, he rushed for 453 yards, tallied up 385 receiving yards, and scored three touchdowns. Those numbers were good enough for 153.8 fantasy points (PPR) and the overall RB34 […]
Jake Kleiner 3 days agoTony Pollard - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 with RB1 upside ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard had an excellent debut with his new team, even though it lost to the Chicago Bears, 24-17. Pollard had 82 rushing yards in 16 attempts (5.1 yards per carry), three receptions for 12 receiving yards, […]
Jake Kleiner 4 days agoMalik Nabers - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 or WR3 ANALYSIS: Malik Nabers, touted as one of the best rookie prospects heading into 2024, had a solid Week 1 performance as the Minnesota Vikings beat his New York Giants, 28-6. He had five receptions for 66 yards and finished with 11.60 (PPR). That […]
Jake Kleiner 4 days agoTank Dell - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 with WR4 upside ANALYSIS: Tank Dell had a slow start to his season on Sunday, as he only accumulated three receptions for 40 yards (he also added two rushes for 19 yards). That performance was good for 8.90 fantasy points (PPR), and he finished as […]
Jake Kleiner 4 days agoChad Green Gives Up Four Runs, Blows Save On Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green (4-6) blew a save on Wednesday, as his team lost to the New York Mets 6-2. Green entered the game in the ninth inning when the game was tied 1-1 and, in 2/3 IP, gave up one hit and three walks, allowing two runners to score on sacrifice […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoJake Irvin Pitches Quality Start, Earns Win No. 10
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin (10-12) delivered a quality start on Wednesday as the Nats defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-1. Irvin allowed one run on two hits and walked one while striking out five in six innings. He also earned the win. Pitching in his second season, Irving has taken tremendous steps forward and […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoMatthew Boyd Strikes Out Nine On Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians starter Matthew Boyd pitched well on Wednesday as his team beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4. Boyd went 4 1/3 innings, gave up four runs (one earned) on six hits, walked two and struck out nine. He did not factor into the decision. Boyd, who missed the end of last year and most […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoLane Thomas Records Three Hits, Four RBI On Wednesday
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas had a big day at the plate on Wednesday as his team beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4. Batting fifth, Thomas went 3-for-4 (three singles) with four RBI and one run scored. Thomas has had a mediocre season (.246 AVG, .718 OPS) but has been super hot as of late. […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoBowden Francis Pitches Gem, Loses No-Hitter In The Ninth Inning
Toronto Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis was excellent on Wednesday as his team fell to the New York Mets 6-2. Francis pitched eight no-hit innings until giving up a home run to Fransisco Lindor in the ninth frame. He did not factor into the decision. Still, Francis' line was incredible: he pitched eight innings, gave […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoBailey Falter Blanks Marlins, Picks Up Win No. 8 On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Bailey Falter (8-7) was excellent on Wednesday night, as his team beat the Miami Marlins 3-1. Falter pitched 7 1/3 innings, only gave up two hits, and walked three while striking out five. The 27-year-old also recorded his eighth win of the season. Falter has been a consistent starter for the […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoJerome Ford - Week 2 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 with temporary RB1 upside ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford, who is the Cleveland Browns’ current RB1 while Nick Chubb (ACL) is on the PUP list, had an excellent Week 1 performance against the Dallas Cowboys. He has 18 total touches (12 rushes and six receptions) for 69 […]
Jake Kleiner 5 days agoWill Christian McCaffrey Play in Week 2? Fantasy Football Injury Update
Christian McCaffrey, many fantasy managers’ favorite player, did not play in the San Francisco 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the New York Jets. As he was supposedly scheduled to play, many people had him in their starting fantasy lineups and had their matchups influenced by his absence. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Monday night's […]
Jake Kleiner 6 days agoZach Charbonnet (RB, SEA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add as your RB3 or RB4 ROSTERED IN: 56% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle selected Zach Charbonnet in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, just a year after drafting Kenneth Walker in the second round of 2022. Charbonnet has shown glimpses of being capable of leading an NFL backfield, but he's been held […]
Jake Kleiner 6 days agoIsaiah Likely (TE, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Isaiah Likely, who emerged as Mark Andrew’s replacement when he got hurt in Week 11 last season, faired quite well to finish off 2023. From Week 12 and beyond, when he took over as Baltimore’s starter, Likely compiled 83.2 fantasy points (PPR) […]
Jake Kleiner 6 days agoJa’Lynn Polk (WR, NE): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~160 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~172 ANALYSIS: Ja'Lynn Polk's exceptional senior season in college has made him a highly intriguing fantasy football option this year. He finished his final campaign with Washington with an impressive 69 receptions, 1,159 yards, and nine touchdowns. Polk’s performance in 2023 was good enough for the New England […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoDJ Moore - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start In All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 with WR1 upside ANALYSIS: DJ Moore had a fantastic season in 2023, accumulating 1,346 yards and scoring eight touchdowns. Those numbers were good enough for the WR6 finish in PPR scoring formats. Although Moore’s value has dropped a little due to an increase in his team’s […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoLadd McConkey - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Flex option ANALYSIS: Ladd McConkey is slated as the WR3 on the Los Angeles Chargers’ depth chart to begin the season. Throughout training camp, McConkey has reportedly worked with the first-team offense and has been impressive in the slot. This bodes well for McConkey's fantasy value, […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoShould I Draft Blake Corum or Kyren Williams for Fantasy Football? Who is the Rams RB1 for 2024?
The Los Angeles Rams backfield will have a new face joining in 2024. After scoring 28 touchdowns last season with Michigan, Blake Corum, who was selected in the third round by the Rams in this past NFL Draft, will unite with young superstar Kyren Williams. This move positions Williams and Corum as the leading running […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoKerry Carpenter Homers, Records Three RBI
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter had a big day at the plate on Tuesday as his team beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2. Carpenter went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a two-run home run in the sixth inning off of Angels starter Johnny Cueto. Carpenter has had a productive and consistent 2024 season up […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoCalvin Faucher Records Fourth Save
Miami Marlins relief pitcher Calvin Faucher recorded the save in Tuesday's 9-8 win against the Colorado Rockies. Faucher came into the game and had a perfect ninth inning, allowing no baserunners and striking out the side. This marks Faucher's fourth save of the season (in five opportunities). Coming out of the Marlins' bullpen, Faucher has […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoDylan Crews Records First MLB Hit
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews made his long-awaited MLB debut on Monday but didn't record his first hit until Tuesday, when his team beat the New York Yankees 4-2. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a run. Crews is currently ranked as the third-best prospect in baseball (MLB Pipeline), and his call-up has been […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoMichael Harris II Homers In Tuesday's Win
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II homered in Tuesday night's 8-6 win against the Minnesota Twins. Harris went 2-for-5 in the ballgame, with his home run being a two-run shot off of the Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson in the second inning. The 23-year-old is a former top-100 prospect (MLB Pipeline) and is quietly having […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoPaul Goldschmidt Tallies Up Three Hits, Homers
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt had a big day at the plate in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the San Diego Padres. Goldschmidt went 3-for-3 with two singles, a two-run homer (two RBI) and a walk. The 36-year-old is having a down year at the plate, producing career-low numbers across the board. His slash […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoManny Machado Homers Again In Tuesday's Win
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's game as his team beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5. His home run came in the second inning off Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas. This marks the second straight game in which Machado homered, as he also hit a two-run shot on Monday. The 32-year-old […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoKeon Coleman - Week 1 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/4 with WR2 upside ANALYSIS: The Buffalo Bills lost their two best wide receivers this offseason in Gabe Davis and Stefon Diggs. In 2023, those two combined for 241 targets (152 receptions), 1,929 yards, and 15 touchdowns. To replace that production, the Bills brought in Curtis […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoVikings Release Robert Tonyan
The Minnesota Vikings released tight end Robert Tonyan on Tuesday. The Vikings have plenty of tight end depth, with superstar T.J. Hockenson (knee) on the PUP list and Josh Oliver, one of the best backups in the NFL. The 29-year-old spent the first five seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers before playing […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoElijah Mitchell Placed On Injured Reserve, Out For The Season
The San Francisco 49ers placed running back Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, and his 2024 season is over. Mitchell, who was projected as the team's RB2, has dealt with injury problems throughout his career, having never played more than 11 games in a year. Jordan Mason is now expected to be the […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoAJ Dillon Lands On Injured Reserve, Out For Season
The Green Bay Packers placed running back AJ Dillon (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday, and he will miss the entire 2024 season. This is a huge blow for the Packers and Dillon’s fantasy managers. The 26-year-old was expected to be Green Bay’s RB2 behind Josh Jacobs and have a significant role in the team's offense. […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoBrowns Release D'Onta Foreman
The Cleveland Browns announced on Tuesday that they are terminating the contract of running back D'Onta Foreman. The 28-year-old signed with the Browns this past offseason after bouncing around a couple of teams over the past few seasons. In 2023, he played nine games with the Chicago Bears, rushing for 425 yards on 109 attempts […]
Jake Kleiner 3 weeks agoDolphins Keep Odell Beckham Jr. On PUP List
The Miami Dolphins are keeping wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to start the 2024 regular season, meaning he will miss the first four games. The 31-year-old missed all of training camp and the preseason due to an undisclosed injury. Beckham was listed as the WR3 in […]
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