Richaun Holmes Produces Monster 20-20 Game

Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes delivered one of the best games of his career in Friday's victory over the Hornets. Holmes was a beast in the paint, scoring 23 points while pulling down 20 rebounds with two assists. The Bowling Green product had tallied a double-double by halftime in yet another impressive performance, as well... Read More

LaMelo Ball Hands Out Season-High 13 Assists

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball showcased his elite playmaking skills in Friday's loss to the Kings. Ball dished out a season-high 13 assists while committing just two turnovers, adding 24 points for his first double-double of the season. The 20-year-old has been on fire lately- as he's averaged 23.8 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds, and... Read More

T.J. McConnell Plays Best Game Of The Year Friday

Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell did a little bit of everything in Friday's 110-106 loss to the Trail Blazers. McConnell chipped in a season-high 19 points on 61.5 percent shooting from the field while knocking down 3 of 4 three-point attempts- though his contributions across each category- seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a... Read More

Norman Powell Stays Red-Hot In Win Over Pacers

Portland Trail Blazers forward Norman Powell continued his hot shooting in Friday's win over the Pacers. Powell poured in a season-high 25 points on excellent efficiency, as he shot 8-for-14 from the field and 3 of 4 from deep while draining all his free throws. The 28-year-old rounded out the solid all-around effort with contributions... Read More

C.J. McCollum Scores Efficient 27 Points

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum continued to lead the way for his squad in Friday's victory over Indiana. McCollum had to pick up the offensive slack once again with Damian Lillard struggling to knock down shots- and the former didn't disappoint, pouring in 27 points with five threes. It's the third time this year... Read More

Grayson Allen Connects On Six Triples Friday

Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen caught fire from downtown in Friday's loss to the Knicks. Allen knocked down 6 of 9 three-point attempts en route to a season-high 22 points. The Duke product wasn't just a shooter either, as he chipped in five rebounds, two assists, one block, and one steal in 31 minutes. Jrue... Read More

Derrick Rose Excels On Both Ends In Win Over Bucks

New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose put up his second 20-plus point effort of the year in Friday's 113-96 win over Milwaukee. Starting guard Kemba Walker struggled with his shot, resulting in a season-high 30 minutes for Rose, who shot 10-for-18 en route to a 23-point performance. The former MVP was also a factor on... Read More

Julius Randle Posts Second Straight Double-Double

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle led his team to a big win over the defending-champion Bucks on Friday. Randle scored 30-plus points for the third time this season while racking up his second straight double-double, chipping in four assists, three threes and two blocked shots. He enjoyed a much stronger shooting performance from the... Read More

Panthers Defense A Solid Option Against Patriots

The Carolina Panthers defense has been a solid unit this season for fantasy purposes. Head coach Matt Rhule has emphasized that the Panthers need to accept their defensive identity, which would bode well for this group moving forward. Carolina has shown a consistent ability to pressure the quarterback this year, with a matchup against rookie... Read More

Zane Gonzalez - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez is on a roll heading into a matchup with the Patriots in Week 9. Gonzalez has been steady, as he has nailed at least two field goals in three of his last four games, as the Panthers offense has stalled in enemy territory. The Patriots defense has limited opposing kickers... Read More

Tommy Tremble - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble faces a tricky matchup in Week 9 against the Patriots. Tremble has seen six targets over the last two weeks but hasn't exceeded 20 yards in either of those games. He has the talent to produce, and the Panthers have looked his way in the red zone, but he'll... Read More

Terrace Marshall Jr. - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. will be returning to action against the Patriots in Week 9. Marshall hasn't quite had the impact that was expected of him after he drew rave reviews in the preseason, as he has yet to exceed the 50-yard mark or find the end zone this year. While the... Read More

Robby Anderson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson will be tough to recommend in Week 9 against the Patriots. In perhaps one of the biggest understatements, Anderson has been a massive disappointment for fantasy purposes this year, as he has seen at least seven targets in four of his last five games but has failed to exceed... Read More

DJ Moore - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore could be in line for a big day in Week 9 against New England. Moore is seeing bankable volume, as he has accumulated no less than seven targets in every game played this year, drawing double-digit targets in five contests. That large target share has resulted in just two... Read More

Chuba Hubbard - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard could still have a fantasy-relevant role on Sunday against the Patriots. Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) seems like he could suit up, though the Panthers and fantasy managers have been hoping for that for about five weeks now, so it's no sure thing. Regardless, head coach Matt Rhule said that the... Read More

Jordan Akins - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins could see increased playing time in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Fellow tight end Pharaoh Brown (thigh) has been ruled out for the contest- meaning Akins could build upon the season-high 64 percent of the snaps and 53 yards he accumulated in last week's loss to the Rams. It's... Read More

Danny Amendola - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola draws a favorable matchup against Miami. Amendola is coming off of playing a season-high 64 percent of the snaps against the Rams- indicating he is fully healthy after dealing with a leg injury. The veteran wideout has seen five targets in three of four games played this year, a... Read More

Nico Collins - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is a sleeper play in Week 9 against the Dolphins. Collins was coming off of a combined 11 targets heading into last week's matchup and went on to enjoy the best game of his young career against the Rams, totaling 55 yards. Now, he'll get starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor... Read More

Brandin Cooks - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is positioned for a strong game against the Dolphins in Week 9. After a couple of dud performances, Cooks righted the ship with last week's 6-83-1 line against the Rams, and he'll now get starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor back in the fold for a favorable draw against a poor... Read More

Phillip Lindsay - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay faces one of his better matchups of the season in Week 9. The Texans backfield is now more open following Mark Ingram II's departure for New Orleans, and Lindsay figures to be one of the primary options to lead the way as a ball-carrier. Of course, it didn't play... Read More

David Johnson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Houston Texans running back David Johnson is on shaky fantasy ground heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Dolphins. Johnson was seemingly poised to take control of the backfield following the trade of Mark Ingram II but instead saw just three touches. Of course, the tough matchup against the Rams played a factor, which... Read More

Twins Decline Option On Alex Colome

The Minnesota Twins declined a 2022 option on relief pitcher Alex Colome, who will become a free agent. Colome signed on with the Twins last offseason to close, though it was a tale of two halves for the veteran, as his season got off to a disastrous start before he finished the year strong, pitching... Read More

Christian McCaffrey Has Chance To Play Sunday

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring), who is officially listed as questionable, has a chance to play in Sunday's game against New England. McCaffrey is not yet on the active roster -- the team has until 4 p.m. on Saturday to activate him -- but head coach Matt Rhule is optimistic that the star... Read More

Sam Darnold Questionable For Sunday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (concussion, shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Darnold could clear the concussion protocols by Saturday, though head coach Matt Rhule noted that the shoulder injury is as much of an issue as the concussion. The signal-caller was a limited participant at Friday's practice, with Rhule leaving the... Read More

Saquon Barkley Expected To Miss Week 9

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), recently activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list, is not expected to be ruled out this week against the Raiders later on Friday. Barkley returned to the facility after his false-positive test- though he was unable to practice Friday, as his injured ankle remains an issue. The star halfback... Read More

Adrian Peterson Signed To Titans Active Roster

The Tennessee Titans have signed veteran running back Adrian Peterson to their active roster on Friday. Peterson, 36, toted the rock 156 times for 604 yards and seven touchdowns last season for the Lions, and he has reportedly impressed the Titans in his short time on the practice squad. The Oklahoma product seems likely to... Read More

Jeff Wilson Jr. Has Chance To Play Against Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) has a chance to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of this week's game against the Cardinals. Wilson has yet to play this season as he recovers from surgery to repair a torn meniscus, but he is reportedly in tremendous shape, per... Read More

DeVante Parker Suffers Setback, To Be Listed As Doubtful

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (shoulder, hamstring) suffered a setback and is now doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans. Parker has been a mainstay on the injury report all year with shoulder and hamstring injuries but could miss the Week 9 contest after just making his return to the field last week. The... Read More

Odell Beckham Jr. Released By Browns

The Cleveland Browns are releasing star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after the two sides came together on a resolution Friday, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Beckham's time in Cleveland comes to a messy end after some social media drama involving his father, who commented on the star wideout's perceived lack of usage in... Read More

Trevor Siemian Expected To Start Sunday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian, who relieved Jameis Winston (knee) last week, is expected to start on Sunday against the Falcons. Even with Taysom Hill back healthy from a concussion, the Saints seem inclined to roll with Siemian under center, which speaks to their confidence in the former Bronco's ability to run the offense.... Read More