Ryan Jeffers Powers Twins To Victory With Four RBI

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, and four RBI in Tuesday's 6-3 win over Cleveland. Jeffers ripped a 103.5 MPH two-run double in the fourth inning, then belted a 426-foot, two-run blast to extend the Twins lead in the sixth. The young backstop needed a performance like that, […]

Luke Voit Homers In Tuesday's Win

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Baltimore. Voit has had a bit of a quiet September but swatted his second long ball of the month in the third inning Tuesday, a 109.4 MPH blast that traveled 405 feet. The slugging first baseman has […]

DJ LeMahieu Collects Two Hits, Homers In Tuesday's Victory

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a 7-2 win over the Orioles. LeMahieu was busy on the offensive end from the beginning, singling and scoring on an Aaron Judge long ball, then later belting a solo homer for an insurance run in the ninth. […]

Gerrit Cole Strikes Out Seven In 15th Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole notched his 15th win of the season Tuesday against the Orioles. Cole allowed one run over five innings of work, surrendering four hits and a trio of walks while fanning seven batters. The right-hander didn't have his best control of the strike zone, as the three walks were […]

Joe Ryan Effective Over Five Innings, Exits Start Early

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (wrist) pitched well over five innings before exiting Tuesday's start after being hit on the wrist by a comebacker against the Indians. Ryan pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits while walking one. The young right-hander struck out five and generated nine whiffs, effectively utilizing his four-pitch […]

Erik McCoy To Miss Time With Calf Strain

New Orleans Saints offensive guard Erik McCoy (calf) is expected to miss the next four games with a calf strain. McCoy suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Packers- and was only on the field for five snaps. The 24-year-old has been a dependable starter on the Saints' offensive line […]

Marshon Lattimore Week-To-Week After Thumb Surgery

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (thumb) is set to have surgery to repair a chipped bone in his thumb Tuesday. Lattimore sustained the injury during the first half of Sunday's win over Green Bay and exited the game before returning, though the Saints pulled him again with a large lead late in the contest. […]

Multiple Saints Coaches Have Tested Positive For COVID-19

The New Orleans Saints had several offensive coaches test positive for COVID-19, per Amie Just of NOLA.com. It's unclear if the coaches are experiencing symptoms, though each of them has been vaccinated, giving the team a chance to have them back for Sunday's game against the Panthers. Per Just, the Saints have entered intensive protocols, […]

Ronald Jones II Named The Starter For Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II was named the team's starter heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Falcons. Jones was seemingly benched after fumbling in the second quarter of his team's Week 1 victory over the Cowboys, as he played just nine percent of the snaps and handled four touches behind […]

Miguel Sano Has Three-Hit Day, Homers In Loss

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano collected three hits, a home run, and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Yankees. Sano went without a hit in each of his last three games, so it was nice to see him collect a trio Monday afternoon, including a 383-foot homer. The slugger has eight hits in […]

Jorge Polanco Crushes 30th Homer

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco belted his 30th homer of the season in a losing effort to the Yankees Monday. Polanco reached the 30-homer milestone for the first time in his career, sending a 421-foot blast into the outfield seats at 105.5 MPH. The veteran infielder always had some pop in his bat but […]

Gary Sanchez Delivers Game-Winning Hit

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez delivered a pinch-hit RBI single in Monday's victory over Minnesota. Sanchez has struggled in the batting average department this season, particularly in September- where he was batting .148 heading into Monday's contest. At this point, fantasy managers know what they're getting with Sanchez- low average coupled with power upside […]

Joey Gallo Belts 33rd Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-5 win over the Twins Monday. Gallo was just 3-for-30 in September coming into the game, so his two-hit effort was a much-needed one. The slugger crushed his home run at 110.2 MPH, as he continues to hit the ball […]

Aaron Judge Clubs Three-Run Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Monday's win over the Twins. Judge came up with a huge home run, tying the game in the eighth inning with a 107.4 MPH long ball off of Twins closer Alex Colome. Judge is enjoying a fine season, slashing .293/.378/.540 with 33 […]

Luis Gil Has Uneven Performance In Monday's Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil produced an odd statistical line in Monday's no-decision against the Twins. Gil pitched six innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits while issuing one walk. The young right-hander struck out eight batters while inducing a very impressive 16 whiffs, 13 of them on his slider. There's no […]

Hayden Hurst Tallies Four Receptions

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst caught four passes for 28 yards in a 35-6 loss to the Eagles in Week 1. Hurst was on the field a fair amount Sunday, playing 60 percent of the snaps compared to rookie Kyle Pitts' 68 percent mark. Head coach Arthur Smith utilized two-tight end sets often during […]

Anthony Miller Expected To Play In Week 2

Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (shoulder) is expected to suit up for his team's Week 2 contest against the Browns. The former Bear was able to practice last week but was inactive on game day, as the team was being cautious with his health after he dislocated his shoulder during the team's first preseason […]

Giancarlo Stanton Riding Five-Game Hitting Streak

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is heating up again after a slump to start September. Stanton currently owns a five-game hitting streak, during which he's batting .381 with a home run, a double, three RBI, and one run scored. The slugger will take on right-hander John Gant, who has been a much better […]

Gleyber Torres Moving To Second Base

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres will move from shortstop to second base for the remainder of the season. Torres has been a below average fielder this season, as he has made a career-worst 18 errors while posting a minus-eight figure in the Statcast metric 'Outs Above Average.' The move will make the 24-year-old the […]

Byron Buxton Heating Up At The Dish

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is starting to pick things up after struggling since his return from injury. Buxton is 5-for-13 with five runs scored, two homers, a double, and two RBI over his last three games, with two straight multi-hit contests. The star outfielder endured a power outage that dated back to his return […]

Younghoe Koo Supplies Offense In Loss

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. It was a difficult day for the Falcons offense- as Koo was responsible for all of their points. The 27-year-old led all kickers in fantasy points last year- and while the Falcons offense clearly won't be as productive, […]

Kyle Pitts Ties For Team Lead In Targets

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts caught four of eight targets for 31 yards in his NFL debut Sunday against the Eagles. Pitts played a large role in the offense from the jump but was unimpressive in the stat sheet. However, fantasy manager should be encouraged by the eight targets he saw, as it's clear […]

Russell Gage Fails To Catch A Pass Sunday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage saw two targets, but failed to catch a pass in Sunday's blowout loss to Philadelphia. Gage was slated to see a large role in 2021 with Julio Jones out of the picture, though that didn't materialize in Week 1. There's certainly less volume to be had, as Arthur Smith […]

Calvin Ridley Held To 51 Receiving Yards In Loss

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a quiet day in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Ridley scuffled to just 51 receiving yards in a beatable matchup against the Philadelphia secondary, though he did see eight targets, tied for the team lead with rookie Kyle Pitts. Even in a down performance, it's clear that Ridley […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Paces Team In Rushing Yards

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson carried the ball seven times for 54 rushing yards, adding 13 receiving yards on two receptions. Patterson was the clear number-two back behind Mike Davis- though it was the former who led the team in rushing yards, averaging 7.7 yards per carry. Patterson was expected to be more of […]

Mike Davis Handles 18 Touches In Opener

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis carried the ball 15 times for 49 rushing yards and caught three passes for 26 receiving yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Davis saw the workload of a true lead back, as he handled 15 carries and was targeted six times in the passing game, though the results […]

Matt Ryan Struggles In Loss To Eagles

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan struggled in Sunday's loss to the Eagles. Ryan completed 21 of 35 passes for 164 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. The veteran quarterback was under duress for much of the contest and was sacked a trio of times, though he wasn't overly impressive even when he had time in […]

Pharaoh Brown Posts 67 Yards In Victory

Houston Texans tight end Pharaoh Brown had himself a solid day in Sunday's win over the Jaguars. Brown caught four passes for 67 yards, including a 29-yard reception. The big tight end tied for second on the team in targets and clearly caught the eye of quarterback Tyrod Taylor. He's largely been unproven at the […]

Nico Collins Catches Just One Pass

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins caught just one of three targets for seven yards in his NFL debut against the Jaguars. Collins actually hauled in a touchdown, but it was called off because of a pass interference call- albeit a questionable one- so it could have been a more fruitful day. It's encouraging that […]

Danny Amendola Hauls In Touchdown

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola corralled all five of his targets for 34 yards and a score in a 37-21 win over Jacksonville. Amendola was utilized primarily as a short-yardage target, as evidenced by his 6.8 yards per reception average. The veteran wideout hooked up with Tyrod Taylor on a crossing route in the […]