Falcons Defense On The Streaming Radar In Week 5

The Atlanta Falcons defense could have a solid day against the Jets in Week 5. Atlanta ranks 15th in the league in pressure rate and prepares to take on a Jets team that has been the most generous to opposing defenses this year in fantasy football. The Falcons secondary is filled with question marks though... Read More

Younghoe Koo Should Have Solid Day Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo could be busy in a Week 5 matchup against the Jets in London. Koo has made all five field goals and all seven extra points this year- though he has yet to attempt more than two field goals or three point-after attempts in a game this year. That lack of... Read More

Kyle Pitts Has Big Opportunity Ahead Of Him Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts could be poised for the best game of his young NFL career in Week 5 against the Jets. Pitts has seen the seventh-most targets among tight ends, though he has failed to do much with his opportunities, exceeding 50 yards just twice through four weeks while failing to find... Read More

Tajae Sharpe Could See Expanded Role Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Tajae Sharpe is likely to start on the outside at wideout against the Jets in Week 5. Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle) will miss the contest, opening up a wealth of opportunities for someone like Sharpe- who has seen his snap count rise over the last three weeks. It's... Read More

Olamide Zaccheaus To Operate As Top Wideout In Week 5

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus could see an increase in targets in Week 5 against the Jets. Zaccheaus will step into the role as the team's alpha wideout, with Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle) sidelined for the contest. The 24-year-old caught three passes for 32 yards and a score back in Week... Read More

Cordarrelle Patterson A Low-End RB2 Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson draws a favorable matchup in Week 5 against the Jets. New York's defense has allowed the most fantasy points per game to running backs this year- and Patterson has been rolling lately, as he has exceeded the 100-yard scrimmage mark in each of the last two games, scoring three... Read More

Mike Davis Could Bounce Back In London

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis could be poised for a bounce-back performance in a Week 5 tilt against the Jets in London. Davis is coming off of his worst game of the season, a 13-carry, 14-yard game against Washington, a poor performance that was salvaged only by his receiving touchdown. While he hasn't performed... Read More

Matt Ryan In The QB2 Range Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will take on the Jets in a Week 5 game in London. Ryan will face a Jets defense that ranks 19th in pass DVOA without two of his better weapons, Calvin Ridley (personal) and Russell Gage (ankle). The veteran signal-caller is in the midst of a solid stretch of play,... Read More

Christian McCaffrey At Practice Again Thursday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) was at practice again on Thursday. McCaffrey returned to the field Wednesday for a limited session after logging a week straight of missed practices ahead of Week 4- as he dealt with his hamstring injury. Just hours after head coach Matt Rhule said the team is "hopeful" to... Read More

Brandin Cooks Back At Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (rest) returned to practice Thursday. Cooks didn't practice Wednesday, though it was simply a day of rest for the star wideout, who has paced Houston's receiver room in production, totaling no less than seven targets in every contest while posting at least 75 receiving yards in three of those... Read More

Calvin Ridley To Miss Week 5 Against Jets

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (personal) has been ruled out for his team's Week 5 contest against the Jets in London. Ridley won't make the trip to London due to a personal matter. While it's at least comforting to know that the star wideout isn't battling an injury, the team still didn't disclose any... Read More

Calvin Ridley, Russell Gage Not At Thursday's Practice

Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Calvin Ridley (undisclosed) and Russell Gage (ankle) were not spotted during the portion of practice open to the media Thursday. It's not yet clear why Ridley was absent, though it's noteworthy as he was able to suit up for Wednesday's session. Gage looks like he'll go down as a non-participant for... Read More

Wil Lutz To Miss A Couple More Weeks

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (core) will likely miss a couple more weeks with a core muscle injury. Lutz, who already missed the beginning of training camp due to a groin injury, sustained the core ailment during the preseason. The one-time Pro Bowler has been as reliable as they come, as he has never... Read More

Saints Release Aldrick Rosas, Sign Cody Parkey

New Orleans Saints kicker Aldrick Rosas has been released by the team Tuesday. New Orleans has elected to sign free-agent kicker Cody Parkey, who worked out with the club Tuesday afternoon. Rosas had missed his last three field-goal attempts, drawing the ire of head coach Sean Payton. Parkey, who made the Pro Bowl as a... Read More

Tony Jones Jr. Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. (ankle) is expected to miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury, which he suffered during Sunday's loss to the Giants. Jones operated as Alvin Kamara's primary backup through the first four weeks, as he accumulated 87 scrimmage yards on 23 touches, a mark that ranks... Read More

Gio Urshela In Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman/shortstop Gio Urshela is in the lineup for Tuesday's Wild Card showdown against Boston. It was unclear if Urshela would be able to suit up after his dugout collision on a heroic catch in the season-finale win over the Rays, though he'll be out there, notably at third base instead of... Read More

Anthony Rizzo Batting Leadoff Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is batting leadoff in Tuesday night's Wild Card matchup against the Red Sox. Rizzo will face Red Sox righty Nathan Eovaldi as the table-setter for the New York lineup, a wise place to slot in his .344 OBP. The former Cub has started 65 career games as the... Read More

O.J. Howard Off To A Disappointing Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard has been a fantasy disappointment through four games played in 2021. The Alabama product has flashed his ability at times throughout his five-year career, most notably in 2020, as he looked to be on-pace for a strong year before rupturing his Achilles tendon. Howard played less than 20... Read More

Jorge Polanco On The Rise Heading Into 2022

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco ended his excellent 2021 campaign with a home run and three RBI in his team's win over Kansas City on the season's final day. Polanco slashed .269/.323/.503 with a career-high 33 homers and 98 RBI, 97 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. Ankle injuries sapped Polanco of his power... Read More

Yankees Designate Andrew Heaney For Assignment

New York Yankees starting pitcher Andrew Heaney was designated for assignment by the club Tuesday ahead of their Wild Card matchup against the Red Sox. Acquired from the Angels at the trade deadline, Heaney had a rough time in the Bronx, pitching to a 7.32 ERA in 35 2/3 innings, despite flashing solid strikeout ability... Read More

Kyle Higashioka To Start Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka will be behind the plate for Tuesday's Wild Card game against the Red Sox. With Gerrit Cole on the mound, Higashioka will man the catcher spot as the ace right-hander's personal backstop. Starter Gary Sanchez, who hit just eight homers with a .646 OPS in the second half, will... Read More

Ryan Succop Nails Five Kicks Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop made 4 of 5 field goals and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's victory over the Patriots. Succop was busy on a night where the Patriots defense kept Tom Brady out of the end zone, as he made kicks from the 20-29 yard range and the 40-49 yard range,... Read More

Cameron Brate Catches Just Two Passes

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate hauled in two receptions for 29 yards in a 19-17 win over the Patriots. Brate was essentially the team's starter with Rob Gronkowski (ribs) sidelined, though the increase in playing time didn't lead to a lucrative fantasy line. Still, Brate has shown a rapport with Tom Brady in... Read More

Antonio Brown Sees Season-High 11 Targets

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown caught 7 of 11 targets for 63 yards in Sunday's victory over New England. Brown was Tom Brady's second-favorite target, as the veteran signal-caller looked to the receiver often, particularly in the shorter routes. Brown's fantasy line would have looked better had he caught a well-placed ball from... Read More

Chris Godwin Posts 55 Receiving Yards In Victory

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin tallied three receptions for 55 receiving yards in a 19-17 win over the Patriots. Godwin was uncharacteristically quiet to start the game, as he didn't catch his first pass until the second quarter with five minutes and 45 seconds on the clock. Still, he managed to exceed 50... Read More

Mike Evans Exceeds 75 Receiving Yards For Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans caught seven of a team-high 12 targets for 75 yards in Sunday's win over the Patriots. Evans was on the receiving end of history, as he hauled in a 28-yard reception, which made Tom Brady the NFL's all-time leader in passing yards. The big-bodied wideout then proceeded to... Read More

Ronald Jones II Scores First Touchdown Of Season

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II carried the ball six times for 25 rushing yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Patriots. Jones was the clear backup to Leonard Fournette in this game, as he saw just six touches to the former's 23. Jones somewhat salvaged his fantasy value with an... Read More

Leonard Fournette Totals Season-High 138 Scrimmage Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette carried the ball 20 times for 91 rushing yards, adding three receptions for 47 receiving yards in Sunday's win over New England. Fournette dominated the backfield touches, tallying 23 to Ronald Jones II's six- though it was Jones who found the end zone. Still, the 26-year-old Fournette has... Read More

Tom Brady Held Scoreless In Win Over Patriots

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 22 of 43 passing attempts for 269 yards in a 19-17 win over the Patriots. Brady didn't exactly fill up the box score in his return to Foxborough, though he did make history, surpassing Drew Brees on the NFL's all-time passing yards list with a 28-yard completion to... Read More

Aldrick Rosas Makes Three Extra Points, Misses Field Goal

New Orleans Saints kicker Aldrick Rosas made all three extra points but missed his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Rosas benefited from New Orleans' solid offensive day, though his fantasy line would have been better had he connected on a 58-yarder in the first half. The veteran kicker has been excellent... Read More