Broncos Defense Holds Raiders To 17 Points, Does Little Else

The Denver Broncos defense was able to hold the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders to only 17 points in their Week 1 meeting on Sunday, but it wasn't enough to get the team a win to open the year, and they also did very little else to help fantasy managers. Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo put up […]

Wil Lutz Misses Field Goal And Extra Point

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz didn't endear himself to the Broncos faithful in his team debut in the Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. And in a game in which the Broncos lost by just one point by a score of 17-16, Lutz's missed field goal and missed extra point loomed […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Gets Off To Slow Start

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. didn't have the type of NFL debut he was hoping for in the 17-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, especially when you consider that teammate Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) didn't even play and tight end Greg Dulcich (leg) was injured early and never returned. Mims […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Scores Touchdown In Week 1

Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey connected with quarterback Russell Wilson on one of his two touchdown passes on Sunday in the team's 17-16 season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. All in all, Humphrey caught both of his targets for only 11 yards and the touchdown, so even fantasy managers in […]

Courtland Sutton Finds The End Zone In Loss To Raiders

In what was an otherwise pedestrian day in the Week 1 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton found the end zone on one of quarterback Russell Wilson's two touchdown passes on the day. Sutton finished with four catches on five targets for 32 yards and his […]

Adam Trautman's Fantasy Stock On The Rise After Season Opener

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman entered the 2023 regular season as the top TE on the depth chart, but it was still widely expected that Greg Dulcich (leg) would be Denver's top pass-catching target at the position. Dulcich injured his leg early in the Broncos' 17-16 Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders […]

Samaje Perine Averages Over Five Yards Per Carry

In running back Samaje Perine's debut with the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, he was extremely efficient on the ground in a 17-16 loss. Perine had eight carries for 41 yards (5.1 yards per tote) while catching all four of his targets for […]

Javonte Williams Leads Broncos In Rushing In Week 1

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams led the team in rushing attempts (13) and rushing yards (52) in the 17-16 season-opening loss to the visiting division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. In addition to his ground work, he also caught four of a team-high six targets for an additional five yards. Although backfield mate Samaje […]

Russell Wilson Underwhelms In Season Opener

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson completed 27 of his 34 pass attempts in the season-opening loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders and also threw a pair of touchdown passes, but he was otherwise very quiet and overall was a fantasy disappointment in his first game with new head coach Sean Payton. Wilson was without […]

J.T. Realmuto Goes Deep In Win Over Padres

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. With the two-hit performance, Realmuto extended his hitting streak to six games. Over that span, he's gone 9-for-22 (.409) with three long balls. The 32-year-old backstop […]

Kyle Schwarber Clubs 41st Homer Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with his 41st home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a strikeout in the team's 5-1 win on the road in San Diego over the Padres on Wednesday. Schwarber led off the game with a towering blast, and it was his […]

Jarred Kelenic's Activation Is Imminent

Seattle Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said that outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) is close to being activated from the injured list. "I don't suspect it is going to be too much longer. Could be any day now. It's also we're 3,000 miles away and I'm not sure it is the appropriate thing to […]

Diamondbacks Plan To Play Corbin Carroll Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (wrist) left in the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with a right-wrist contusion after he was hit by a fastball from pitcher Gavin Hollowell in the fourth inning. X-rays came back negative, though, and manager Torey Lovullo said he plans to play Carroll on Thursday against […]

Hunter Greene To Make His Next Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (illness) will return to the starting rotation to face the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Greene went on the COVID injured list last Friday but is asymptomatic and has rejoined the team in Cincinnati. The 24-year-old recently returned from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 30 and has allowed […]

Shohei Ohtani Hasn't Taken Swings

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (oblique, elbow) didn't end up taking any swings like he had planned on Wednesday. Ohtani went to the batting cages to loosen up, but felt that he needed to take the night off. However, Nevin said the team still isn't considering putting Ohtani […]

Rangers Considering Calling Up Evan Carter

The Texas Rangers are considering calling up outfield prospect Evan Carter, their top prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Round Rock. Carter's promotion was under consideration before All-Star outfielder Adolis Garcia (knee) was removed from Wednesday's contest with a right-knee injury, so Carter's odds of joining the big-league club have only increased. The struggling Rangers […]

Riley Adams Could Have Hamate Injury

Washington Nationals catcher Riley Adams (hand) injured his left hand after fouling off a pitch on Wednesday against the New York Mets and had to leave mid-at-bat in the bottom of the eighth inning. X-rays came back inconclusive, so he will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Club officials are worried that Adams may have […]

Shaquille Leonard Clears Concussion Protocol

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (head) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, which means he should be able to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Once one of the top IDP fantasy options at the linebacker position before injuries derailed his career the last couple of seasons, […]

Panthers Taking It Day-By-Day With Brian Burns

Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero said that outside linebacker Brian Burns looked great in practice on Wednesday, but when he was asked if he's preparing as though Burns will play in Week 1 on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Evero said he's taking it day-by-day. Burns has been with the team, but he hasn't […]

Jordan Mason Limited In First Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason (foot) was listed as a limited practice participant in the team's first official practice of the 2023 regular season on Wednesday. Mason suffered a sprained foot in the preseason finale at the end of August, but he's making progress and could be ready to play in Week 1 […]

Taysom Hill Not On Week 1 Injury Report

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (oblique) wasn't listed on the Week 1 injury report on Wednesday as the team prepares for their regular season opener this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. A strained oblique had limited Hill since the middle of August, but he appears to be past the issue and ready for the […]

Van Jefferson Steps Into No. 1 Receiver Role In LA

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) having been ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Van Jefferson steps into the No. 1 receiving role for the Rams with Tutu Atwell and rookie Puka Nacua behind him. Kupp had over a third of the team's target share last year before going […]

Tutu Atwell, Puka Nacua Stepping Into Larger Roles

With Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) ruled out for Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua become the team's Nos. 2 and three wideouts. Depth receiver Ben Skowronek would likely have played more on special teams this year than in the offense, but if Kupp misses more time, […]

Tyler Smith Optimistic He'll Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith (hamstring) is optimistic that he can play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday night against the New York Giants. "He says he feels really good. He's very optimistic," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Smith won't practice on Thursday and will rehab off to the side with […]

Jarred Kelenic Looks Ready To Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic (foot) went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts in a minor-league rehab game for Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday night while also playing a full game in right field for the second straight day. The 24-year-old has gone 4-for-9 in the last […]

Broncos Defense A Top-10 Unit Against Raiders

The Denver Broncos defense under new coordinator Vance Joseph has a chance to be pretty strong in 2023, led by former first-round cornerback Patrick Surtain II. The Broncos figure to stick him on Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro receiver Davante Adams in Week 1 to kick off the 2023 regular season. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo shouldn't really […]

Wil Lutz A Streaming Option In First Game For Denver

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz reunited with head coach Sean Payton last week when the team acquired him from the New Orleans Saints. Lutz missed all of 2021 due to a core-muscle injury and had the worst season of his career in 2022, making a career-low 74.2 percent of his 31 field-goal attempts in the […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Could Have Big Role In Season Opener

With Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) up in the air to play in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, rookie second-rounder Marvin Mims Jr. could begin his NFL career in a big role next to Courtland Sutton. The 21-year-old had 54 catches for 1,083 yards and 20.1 yards per catch in his […]

Courtland Sutton Has An Opportunity To Shine In Week 1

Much of Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton's Week 1 fantasy value against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders will depend on whether or not Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) is able to suit up. If Jeudy is out or limited in any way, Sutton figures to be quarterback Russell Wilson's go-to target, not just on 50-50 jump […]

Samaje Perine A Worthwhile RB3/Flex Play

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that running back Javonte Williams (knee) is "going to play a big role" in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders, so where does that leave Samaje Perine? Williams has had an impressive recovery after tearing his ACL and LCL in Week 4 in 2022, but all signs […]