Bryce Young Struggles In Debut

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young struggled in a 24-10 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Young completed 20 of his 38 passes for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in the loss to Atlanta. He also added 17 yards on three carries on the ground in his NFL debut. Young's lone TD […]

Browns Defense Holds Bengals To Three Points In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Cleveland held the Bengals to 142 yards of total offense while notching two sacks along the way. The Browns defense did well to hold an explosive Cincy offense out of the end zone in the season opener, giving […]

Dustin Hopkins Makes Three FGs In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made all three of his field goals and added an extra point in his team's 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Hopkins fared well in his Cleveland debut, hitting kicks from 42, 34, and 43 yards out. The Cleveland offense looked solid against a tough Cincinnati defense […]

David Njoku Goes For 24 Yards In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught two of his three targets for 24 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Njoku's 24 receiving yards placed him third on the team in receiving yards on an afternoon where the Browns led the entire game and were able to lean on […]

Elijah Moore Leads Browns In Week 1 Receiving

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught three of his seven targets for 43 yards and added two carries for 19 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Moore wound up leading the team in receiving in his Cleveland debut while tying for first in targets with Amari Cooper. The […]

Amari Cooper Quiet In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper caught three of his seven targets for 37 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Cooper wound up tied for first in targets on an afternoon where the Browns led the entire game and did not need to ask for much out of their […]

Jerome Ford Busy In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 15 times for 36 yards and lost a fumble in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Ford finished just three carries behind Nick Chubb, although eight of those carries came on the final two drives of the game after the contest was […]

Nick Chubb Goes Over 100 Rushing Yards In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb carried the ball 18 times for 106 yards and added four catches for 21 yards in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Chubb turned in a solid performance on a rainy, slippery afternoon in Cleveland in a game where the Browns led the entire way. […]

Deshaun Watson Accounts For Two TDs In Week 1 Win

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 16 of his 29 passes for 154 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 24-3 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Watson added five rushes for 45 yards, a touchdown, and a two-point conversion on the ground in the win. The veteran quarterback supplemented his modest […]

Panthers Defense A Solid Play In Week 1

The Carolina Panthers defense draws a good matchup on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. The Falcons only allowed the 22nd-most fantasy points per game to fantasy defenses in 2022 but they are not expected to be an explosive offense in 2023. This game has a very low 39.5-point over/under and could […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro will take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Pineiro is embarking upon his second season in Carolina after missing just two of 43 field goals in 2022. The Falcons were generous to fantasy kickers last season, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. […]

Hayden Hurst A TE2 For Season Opener

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst will take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Hurst is making his debut for the Panthers after spending the 2022 season with the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran tight end draws a great matchup as the Atlanta defense allowed the third-most fantasy points per game to […]

Adam Thielen A WR5 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) got in a limited practice on Wednesday but was downgraded to a DNP on Thursday. Thielen's ability to practice on Friday will be a good indication as to his availability for his team's Week 1 road matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. If Thielen suits up, he will face […]

Jonathan Mingo A WR5 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo will make his NFL debut on the road against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Mingo, a second-round pick in the 2023 draft, will be relied upon by the Panthers to give rookie quarterback Bryce Young a downfield target in what they hope is a revamped passing attack. Mingo […]

Miles Sanders A Strong Play In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders will head on the road to take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1. Sanders, who will be making his debut for the Panthers, finds himself in a decent matchup against a Falcons defense that allowed the 16th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs in 2022. The […]

Bryce Young A QB3 In Week 1

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young will make his NFL debut against the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Young pulls a decent matchup for the first game of his NFL career as the Falcons allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to enemy signal-callers in 2022. Rookie quarterbacks traditionally don't perform at a […]

Browns Defense In A Tough Spot In Season Opener

The Cleveland Browns defense will kick off the 2023 season with a home matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals represent a tough matchup for fantasy defenses as they allowed just the 23rd-most fantasy points per game to the position in 2022. The Browns should be better on defense under the watch of new defensive […]

Dustin Hopkins A Low-End Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins will debut for his new team in a Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hopkins was traded to the Browns on cut-down day last week and instantly stepped in as the Browns' kicker after they made the decision to release Cade York. Hopkins will go up against a Bengals […]

David Njoku A Low-End TE1 In Season Opener

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku is coming off of a breakout season that saw him catch 58 passes for 628 yards and four touchdowns in just 14 games. Njoku will look to continue last season's success in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals at home. The Bengals were average against opposing tight ends in […]

Elijah Moore A Solid Flex Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore will make his debut for his new team in Week 1's home game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Moore, who came over in an offseason trade with the New York Jets, will look to carry over a mostly positive preseason as the expected No. 2 option in the Cleveland passing […]

Amari Cooper A Solid WR2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper will take on the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals at home to kick off his 2023 campaign. Cooper posted a career-high nine touchdown catches in 2022, his first season with the Browns, and will look to keep it going in his second year with the team. The Bengals were solid against […]

Nick Chubb A Strong RB1 In Season Opener

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will kick off his 2023 season with a home tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals were tough against the run in 2022, allowing the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to the running back position. Chubb should see more work in the passing attack this season after the Browns […]

Deshaun Watson A Mid-Range QB2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will open up his 2023 season with a home matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Watson struggled over his six games last season and draws a tough matchup against a Cincy defense that allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to the QB position in 2022. The reports out of this […]

Jake Haener Suspended For PEDs

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener was suspended six games for violating the NFL's PED policy on Wednesday. Haener, a fourth-round pick out of Fresno State in 2023, will kick off his NFL career away from the team as he serves out his suspension. He will first be eligible to return to the team's active […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Return To Practice Next Week

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (knee) is expected to return to practice next week, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Adams injured his knee in Week 1 last season and is on the final stretch of his rehab as he looks to get back on the field for Seattle. Adams is "in the best shape […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Restructures Deal With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo agreed to restructure his deal on Tuesday, freeing up $17 million in cap space for the 2023 season. Garoppolo joined the Raiders in the offseason, signing a three-year, $72.75 million deal after spending the majority of his career as the San Francisco 49ers' starting QB. The deal […]

Jonnu Smith A Co-Starter Heading Into Week 1

The Atlanta Falcons have tight end Jonnu Smith listed as a co-starter alongside Kyle Pitts on their depth chart as they prepare to face off against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Smith is embarking upon his first season with the team after spending the past two years with the New England Patriots. It is […]

Lucas Giolito Hit Hard In Cleveland Debut

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Lucas Giolito was shelled in a 20-6 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Making his first start for Cleveland, Giolito allowed nine runs on seven hits over three innings while striking out three and walking three. He served up three homers, including a grand slam to third baseman Royce Lewis, in […]

Royce Lewis Hits Grand Slam In Blowout Win Monday

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis had a big game in a 20-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Lewis went 3-for-4 with a grand slam, finishing with two runs and six RBI in the blowout victory. The rookie infielder has been on fire this season, with the grand slam on Monday marking his fourth […]

Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game Early On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates DH Andrew McCutchen left his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness in his left Achilles' tendon, according to the team. McCutchen had a big game before leaving, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, a run, and an RBI. He was lifted for pinch-hitter Joshua Palacios late in the game, although the Pirates […]