Matt Ryan Throws Two Picks Against Panthers

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan finished Sunday's loss to Carolina by going 20-for-27 for 146 yards, one touchdown, and two picks. After throwing for over 300 yards the previous two games, Ryan fell flat in Week 8. Overall, the QB has posted generally modest numbers each week this season and isn't as explosive as he... Read More

Zane Gonzalez Makes Four Field Goals

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez made all four of his field-goal attempts along with one extra-point attempt in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Gonzalez is now 13-for-15 in field goals along with 13-for-14 in extra points on the season. The kicker is worth streaming in favorable matchups but shouldn't be considered a strong weekly starter given... Read More

Ian Thomas Musters 10 Yards

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas managed one reception for 10 yards on one target in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Thomas had a couple of games in between where he posted modest numbers but it now seems he's back to posting underwhelming weekly production. The TE has now posted below 20 yards in five games... Read More

Robby Anderson Puts Up A Dud

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson managed no yards on a single target in Sunday's win over Atlanta. The WR has struggled this season with Carolina and hasn't posted more than 57 yards in a contest, which was back in Week 1. In the last three weeks, Anderson has only managed 25 yards total in... Read More

D.J. Moore Finishes With 59 Yards

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore finished with four receptions for 59 yards on eight targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Moore continues to be the only reliable pass-catcher on this team and now has at least 59 yards and eight targets in the last three games. It's expected the 24-year-old will see the highest... Read More

Ameer Abdullah Contributes In Rushing And Receiving Game

Carolina Panthers running back Ameer Abdullah finished with eight carries for 31 yards and three receptions for 35 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Abdullah was just signed by the team a week ago and filled in well behind rookie Chuba Hubbard. It's hard to tell whether the back will keep up... Read More

Chuba Hubbard Rushes For 82 Yards

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard finished with 24 rushes for 82 yards and one score along with one reception for nine yards on two targets in Sunday's win over the Falcons. Hubbard continues to remain effective as the workhorse back for Carolina and the RB has at least 61 rushing yards in three of... Read More

Sam Darnold Suffers Concussion In Win

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold went 13-for-24 for 129 yards along with eight rushes for 66 yards in Sunday's win over the Falcons. Notably, the QB sustained a concussion, leaving his status for next week murky. The 24-year-old has been ineffective the past few weeks after a hot start to the season, posting less than... Read More

Zane Gonzalez - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez is only a low-end streaming option in Week 8 against Atlanta. Gonzalez has gone 9-for-11 in field goals and 12-for-13 in extra points this season. Nevertheless, the offense has been struggling a lot in the past few weeks, meaning the kicker's opportunities may be low. The Falcons are also stingy... Read More

Panthers Defense A Low-End Streaming Option In Week 8

The Carolina Panthers defense is only a low-end streaming option at best in Week 8 against Atlanta. This unit has compiled 18 sacks, four picks, and eight forced fumbles this season after a hot start. Nevertheless, this team has cooled down in the last few weeks. The Panthers have allowed at least 25 points in... Read More

Ian Thomas - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas should remain benched in Week 8. Thomas had a decent Week 5 and 6, posting at least 40 yards in both contests. Nevertheless, the TE laid a dud in Week 7 and managed no yards. Thomas' role is quite small and he is very inconsistent overall. He posted a... Read More

Robby Anderson - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is a risky play in Week 8 against the Falcons. The WR has been underwhelming and inconsistent this season with Carolina. Despite seeing seven or more targets in four of seven games, the wideout hasn't posted more than 57 yards in a single contest. For now, Anderson will be... Read More

DJ Moore - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is a strong WR1 in Week 8 against Atlanta. Moore has seen double-digit targets in five games this season while also posting at least 73 yards in six of seven games. Moore doesn't have any strong competition for targets on Carolina and should see a stable number of targets... Read More

Chuba Hubbard - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard is an RB2 option in Week 8. The backup to Christian McCaffrey has filled in serviceably in the past few weeks, posting at least 60 rushing yards in two of the past three games, including one 100-yard performance. Hubbard should see the workhorse role for at least this week,... Read More

Sam Darnold - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold is a risky starting option this week against Atlanta. Darnold started off the season hot but has since cooled down a lot, posting four touchdowns to six picks in the last four games. The QB has also thrown for less than 200 yards in two of the last three games.... Read More

Younghoe Koo - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a strong option against the Panthers in Week 8. Koo has gone 10-for-10 in field goals and 13-for-13 in extra points this season and has been one of the most reliable fantasy kicker options. The Panthers are average against fantasy kickers and Koo's role on a Falcons offense that... Read More

Falcons Defense Should Be Benched For Week 8

The Atlanta Falcons defense is not a starting-caliber option in Week 8. Though Sam Darnold and the Panthers have been really struggling the past few weeks, this unit is not potent enough to be a starting option. This unit is still generally young and inexperienced, so a capable QB like Sam Darnold could take advantage... Read More

Kyle Pitts - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is a strong TE1 in Week 8. Pitts has been on fire the past two weeks and has shown why he was drafted so high this past draft. The youngster posted nine receptions for 119 yards and one score on 10 targets back in Week 5 while posting seven... Read More

Russell Gage - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage is not a viable fantasy play in Week 8. The receiver posted a season-best four receptions for 67 yards and a score on seven targets last week but overall has been ineffective in 2021. What's encouraging is he has seen at least six targets in the last two games.... Read More

Calvin Ridley - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley is a low-end WR1 option against the Panthers. Ridley is one of the top-two pass-catchers on this team alongside Kyle Pitts and his target share reflects that. The WR has seen at least 10 targets in the past four games while posting at least 61 yards in three of... Read More

Cordarrelle Patterson - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is an RB2 option against the Panthers in Week 8. Patterson has been fantastic this season for Atlanta in both the rushing and passing game. He has at least 14 carries and 54 rushing yards in the last two games and at least 60 receiving yards in three of... Read More

Matt Ryan - Week 8 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is a low-end QB1 against the Panthers in Week 8. Ryan has thrown for at least 342 yards in the last two games and overall has 12 touchdowns to four picks on the season. While he hasn't had any explosive games, the QB has been serviceable this season. The Panthers... Read More

Saints Defense Compiles Five Sacks

The New Orleans Saints defense compiled five sacks in Monday's win over Seattle. The unit limited backup QB Geno Smith to 167 yards and the rushing attack to 90 yards in a low-scoring, rainy affair. This unit has been quite potent this season as it has nine picks and now 13 total sacks on the... Read More

Tre'Quan Smith Musters One Reception Monday Night

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith mustered only one reception for 11 yards on three targets in Monday's win over Seattle. A lingering hamstring injury from training camp put the WR on Injured Reserve to start the season, and he was finally able to take the field on Monday. Nevertheless, Smith put up a... Read More

Adam Trautman Loses Fumble

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman finished with three receptions for 36 yards on three targets in Monday's win over Seattle. Trautman also lost a fumble in the game. The TE has had a disappointing season after much preseason hype about him taking on a bigger role with the Saints lacking pass-catching depth. The... Read More

Marquez Callaway Manages 32 Yards

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway managed three receptions for 32 yards on seven targets in Monday's win over Seattle. Callaway came up short compared to the previous two games he played where he had at least 74 yards. Nevertheless, the receiver has been far from consistent this season. The return of Tre'Quan Smith... Read More

Alvin Kamara Dominates Against Seahawks

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara recorded 20 carries for 51 yards and 10 receptions for 128 yards and one score on 11 targets in Monday's win over Seattle. Kamara simply represented almost all of the Saints' offensive production on Monday night. The back is the most important player on this offense and has... Read More

Jameis Winston Throws For 222 Yards

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston finished 19-for-35 for 222 yards and one touchdown along with eight rushes for 40 yards in Monday's win over the Seahawks. Winston hasn't been as generous with his picks (13 touchdowns to three picks on the season) but he also hasn't been explosive. The QB's highest yardage total this... Read More

Buccaneers Defense Stifles Chicago

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense was suffocating in Sunday's win over Chicago. The unit recovered two fumbles, had four sacks, and hauled in three picks, holding the Bears to only three points. Though the secondary has been ailing for Tampa, it showed out against a weaker offense. The Bucs don't play too many potent offenses... Read More

Mike Evans Hauls In Three Touchdowns

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans recorded six receptions for 76 yards and three touchdowns on 10 targets in Sunday's win over the Bears. Evans went off in the touchdown department, posting his highest total of the season for one game. The WR also has at least 75 yards in five of seven contests.... Read More