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Diontae Johnson Does Not Practice Thursday, Expected To Return Friday
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (groin) did not practice on Thursday due to a groin injury, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Meirov further reported that Carolina expects Johnson to return to practice tomorrow. As a result, fantasy managers should see this as a precautionary measure as it does not look too […]
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Andrei Iosivas - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas found the end zone for the second consecutive game last week and should be viewed as a WR3 heading into Week 4. Even though No.2 wideout Tee Higgins (hamstring) returned to game action on Monday night, Iosivas still […]
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Davante Adams - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams had a disappointing performance last weekend as he caught just four of nine targets for 40 yards but should remain locked into all starting lineups this weekend. In Week 2, the former Packer caught nine of his […]
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DJ Moore - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore has seen a healthy dose of targets his way through the first three weeks of the season and should be viewed as a safe WR2 heading into Week 4. Moore has seen at least eight targets in every […]
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NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 4 Value Picks Include Caleb Williams, Carson Steele, Rome Odunze and Zach Ertz
Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books and now we shift our focus onto Week 4 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]
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Jonathon Brooks Nearing Professional Debut
Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is in the final stages of returning to play, according to Sheena Quick of 1340 AM. Brooks suffered a torn ACL in November and has been sidelined since the beginning of training camp. The former second-round pick in this year's draft could return in Week 5 at […]
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Tank Dell Deemed Day-To-Day
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (ribs) was deemed "day-to-day" at practice on Wednesday, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the NFL. The sophomore wideout was dealing with soreness in his ribs following Sunday's game and was held out of practice on Wednesday as a result. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Dell's status throughout […]
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Ja'Marr Chase Dealing With Shoulder Injury
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder issue, according to Ben Baby of ESPN. Baby further reported that the star wideout would have been deemed a limited participant if the team held a full practice on Wednesday instead of just a walkthrough. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Chase's […]
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Alvin Kamara Does Not Practice On Wednesday
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ribs, hip) did not practice on Wednesday due to hip and rib injuries, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Kamara's status throughout the week, but this injury does not seem serious after his workload was not limited in any way in Week […]
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Austin Ekeler Ruled Out For Week 4
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was ruled out for this weekend's matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, according to JP Finlay of 1067 The Fan. Ekeler suffered a concussion in their Week 3 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. The 29-year-old will now prepare to return to action in Week 5 when the […]
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Jake Ferguson - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson caught six passes for 95 yards in his return last weekend against the Baltimore Ravens. The tight end missed the second week of the season due to a knee injury, but this did not seem serious as he […]
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Devin Singletary - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: New York Giants running back Devin Singletary has scored a rushing touchdown in back-to-back games and has emerged a solid RB2 heading into Week 4. After tallying just 37 yards in the season-opener, the 27-year-old has averaged 80 yards over the past two games. […]
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Dak Prescott - Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB1 ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott threw for an impressive 379 yards and two scores last week against the Baltimore Ravens. In this defeat, Prescott attempted a season-high 51 passing attempts. While much of this was dependent on game-script as the Cowboys fell behind quite […]
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NFL Risers And Fallers - Week 4
All it took was a little Andy Dalton magic to turn Johnson back into the alpha we knew he could be. In his first game with the Red Rifle under center, Carolina’s WR1 posted a 38% target share and ...
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Luke McCaffrey Has Solid Showing On Monday Night
Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey bounced back in a big way on Monday night. After catching three passes for 18 yards in his NFL debut, the Rice product was held out of the box score last weekend. However, on Monday, McCaffrey caught all three of his targets for 44 yards, good for second-most […]
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Zach Ertz Leads Team In Receptions In Week 3
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the team with five receptions in their victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. The veteran tight end was given many looks during crunch time and was Jayden Daniel's safety net in the middle of the field. The 33-year-old has emerged as the No.2 pass-catcher in the […]
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Terry McLaurin Reaches Century Mark On Monday
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin led the team in receiving with 100 yards and a score. He caught four of his six targets. After tallying only 39 receiving yards through the opening two weeks, McLaurin had a much-needed breakout game on Monday night. This was highlighted by an impressive 27-yard TD catch, which eventually […]
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Brian Robinson Jr. Finds The End Zone In Victory
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. ran for 33 yards and a score on 16 carries in their victory on Monday evening against the Cincinnati Bengals. He caught his lone target for four yards through the air. After posting a career-high in rushing yards last week, Robinson saw a steep drop in production but […]
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Jayden Daniels Near Perfect On Monday Night
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels flirted with perfection on Monday night as he went 21-for-23 with 254 passing yards and two scores. He added 40 yards and a score on 11 carries on the ground. After earning his first professional victory last week against the Giants, the former number-two overall pick took a significant […]
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Tank Bigsby - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game and is not worth starting in any formats if he is able to suit up. Bigsby performed well in the season opener by tallying 73 yards on the ground off 12 […]
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Brenton Strange - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange was a late addition to the starting lineup last weekend as Evan Engram (hamstring) was scratched during warmups. Strange will once again serve as the No. 1 tight end for Jacksonville on Monday evening and is worth […]
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Curtis Samuel - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel has had a slow start to the 2024 campaign and should be kept out of all starting lineups on Monday evening. In the season opener, Samuel caught both of his two targets for a mere 15 yards. Then, in […]
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Zach Ertz - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end TE1 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz has been used as a safety valve in the middle of the field for rookie QB Jayden Daniels and should be viewed as a low-end TE1 on Monday evening. Through the first two weeks, Ertz earned eight […]
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Luke McCaffrey - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has had a slow start to his professional career and should remain on all benches on Monday night. In the opening week, the Rice product caught all three of his targets while logging the second-most wide receiver snaps […]
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Max Scherzer Wants To Pitch Next Season
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (hamstring) expressed that he wants to pitch against next summer, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Landry further reported that Scherzer expressed that a full healthy offseason will prepare him for a successful 2025. Scherzer has had a rough 2024 season, as he been able to log only 43 […]
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Justin Turner Playing On Sunday
Seattle Mariners infielder Justin Turner (knee) is in Sunday's starting lineup and will cover first base. He will bat in the five-hole. The veteran was lifted from Saturday's game after hitting a foul ball off his knee. The injury does not seem serious as the 39-year-old will rejoin the starting nine. Since September 12, Turner […]
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Emerson Hancock Optioned To Triple-A
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Emerson Hancock was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma earlier on Sunday, according to Shannon Drayer. In a corresponding move, the Mariners promoted Gabe Speier from Triple-A. Hancock posted a 4.50 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP across his previous two starts at the big-league level in September. This move suggests that Luis Castillo […]
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Brenton Doyle Continues To Sit On Sunday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (knee) remains out of the starting nine as the Rockies look to clinch a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Doyle will now miss his third consecutive game due to knee soreness. As a result, Sam Hilliard will cover center field this afternoon and bat in the sixth-hole. Doyle […]
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Likely Out For Season
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) is not expected to return during the final week of the season, according to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates assistant general manager Kevan Graves said that the window for Hayes to return is "too short." Hayes finishes the 2024 campaign with a disappointing .233/.283/.290 slash line […]
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Jordyn Adams Continues To Sit On Sunday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jordyn Adams (knee) will miss his third straight game on Sunday afternoon due to knee soreness. As a result, Gustavo Campero will cover right field and bat in the eight-hole. Before the injury, Adams was carrying a .258/.324/.355 slash line across his previous nine games. Adams was promoted to the big […]
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