Lions Defense Has Challenge With Seattle

The Detroit Lions host the Seahawks at home this Sunday. The defense has been up and down through the first six games of the season, but performed admirably in last week's 32-21 victory over the Brock Osweiler-led Dolphins. They allowed just 322 total yards of offense, the second lowest total of the season. Through six […]

Michael Roberts Not An Option In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Michael Roberts is coming off a career day, catching three passes for two touchdowns against the Dolphins. It was lightning in a bottle for the second-year tight end who has been injured for much of this season. He has four receptions and three touchdowns on the year. This week against the […]

Luke Willson Is Far Off The Radar In Week 8

Detroit Lions tight end Luke Willson caught both of his targets for just eight yards in last week's win over the Dolphins. Willson was completely overshadowed by fellow tight end Michael Roberts who caught three passes for 48 yards and two touchdowns. Willson may lead the team's tight ends in targets (nine) and receptions (six) […]

Marvin Jones In Tough Spot Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has a tricky matchup this week with the Seahawks. Ranked third on the team in targets, receptions, and yards, Jones has ceded way to Kenny Golladay. He has just eight targets in the last two games, hauling in four of them, including a touchdown. It doesn't sound bad for […]

Kenny Golladay Looks To Get Back On Track In Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay disappointed fantasy owners in Week 7 with just two catches for 37 yards against an impressive Dolphins secondary. Unfortunately, Week 8 presents a similar challenge with the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks allows the tenth fewest fantasy points to opposing team wide receivers. Look for Matthew Stafford to have to […]

Golden Tate Flex-Worthy Against Seahawks

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate led the team in targets (six) last week against a solid Dolphins secondary. He was able to haul in four of them for just 36 yards. Detroit led the entire game and relied heavily on the running game to keep Miami's defense on the field, thus taking away production […]

LeGarrette Blount A Desperation Play In Week 8

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount has served a purpose through six games, and that is to vulture touchdowns away from Kerryon Johnson. Blount averages 9 carries and 28 yards per game. However, he's scored three times in the last two games, all from within two yards out. This week, he will likely have a […]

Mike Gesicki Active, A.J. Derby Out Thursday

Miami Dolphins rookie tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder) is active for Thursday night against the Texans, while A.J. Derby (foot) will miss another game. With receivers Albert Wilson and Kenny Stills also out injured, the Dolphins may need to rely on Gesicki more often in the passing game. However, despite his pass-catching upside, Gesicki has […]

Cardinals Looking To Get Larry Fitzgerald More Involved

Arizona Cardinals new offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich said the team is looking to get wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald the ball more. "The plays are still there in him. I don’t think he’s dead yet," Leftwich said. Fitzgerald has been a forgotten man in Arizona's terrible offense this year, and it doesn't help it's being run […]

Broncos Not Ruling Out Royce Freeman

While Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman (ankle) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday, he is improving and was moving around inside the team's complex without a walking boot. The team is still hopeful that he can play on Sunday against the Chiefs. He'll need to at least be limited in […]

Matt Breida, Pierre Garcon Missing From Practice

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) and wide receiver Pierre Garcon (knee) both sat out of practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) also missed practice Thursday. All three players are looking dicey to play on Sunday against the Cardinals. Breida has been dinged up for most of […]

Allen Robinson, Khalil Mack Remain Out Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (groin) and defensive end Khalil Mack (ankle) both missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Robinson is looking very questionable to play against the Jets on Sunday after disappointing owners with one catch for four yards last week. Even if he plays, he could be a decoy […]

Jameis Winston a Good Start for Week 8

Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston finds himself in QB1 territory this Sunday in Cincinnati. The Bengals defense has been exposable all season long and despite the lack of a solid rushing attack, the Bucs should pose a formidable threat. Winston has posted consecutive QB1 performances against the Browns and Falcons, therefore, it is fair to assume […]

Ndamukong Suh Expected To Play Against Packers

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (knee) is expected to play in Week 8 against the Packers despite not practicing on Wednesday. The Rams are likely just limiting Suh's practice repetitions as we approach the halfway point of the season. Suh remains a beast on the interior and […]

Giovani Bernard Ruled Out Against Buccaneers

Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (knee) has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. It will be his fourth straight missed game after spraining his MCL. Bernard has a good chance to return in Week 10 after the team's bye, however, and he'll return to a change-of-pace role behind Joe Mixon. Bernard […]

Golden Tate Should Be Fine For Week 8

Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (ankle) put in a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. There doesn't seem to be any questions about whether Tate will suit up against the Seahawks. Running back Ameer Abdullah (ankle) was also a full participant on Thursday. Tate has had two straight subpar games after […]

Darren Sproles Ruled Out For London Game

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (hamstring) is not traveling with the team to London and has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Jaguars. There remains no timetable for Sproles, who hasn't played or practiced since injuring himself in the season opener. With Jay Ajayi also done for the year, the Eagles have […]

Ryan Grant Misses Practice Again

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ryan Grant (ankle) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. Grant looks doubtful to play in Week 8 against the Raiders after missing Week 7. He has 26 catches on 37 targets for 270 yards and one score on the season, but he's not much of a fantasy option […]

Adam Vinatieri Testing Groin In Practice

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) tested his groin at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. However, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be active in Week 8 against the Raiders. The veteran needs just five points to tie the all-time scoring record. Vinatieri aggravated his groin injury in Week 7 against the Bills […]

Redskins Hopeful Paul Richardson Will Play

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said the team is "hopeful" that wide receiver Paul Richardson (knee, shoulder) will play in Week 8 against the Giants after sitting out in Week 7. With Jamison Crowder unlikely to play again this Sunday, Richardson has a chance to be the No. 1 wideout for quarterback Alex Smith. […]

No Doubt About Cam Newton's Status For Week 8

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said "there is no doubt" that quarterback Cam Newton (shoulder) will play in Week 8 against the Ravens. Newton didn't throw in the portion of practice open to the media on Thursday, but he remained limited. Baltimore is one of the better defenses in the NFL and allow the […]

Chris Ivory, Derek Anderson Limited In Practice

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory (hamstring) and quarterback Derek Anderson (back, calf) were both limited in practice on Thursday. With LeSean McCoy looking likely to clear the concussion protocol and play on Monday night against the Patriots, Ivory won't be much of a fantasy option. Anderson was horrible in his first start for the […]

Sammy Watkins Is A WR3 Versus Denver

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins has put together a fairly decent season so far. It appears a change of scenery has helped Watkins, but he still remains the third option behind Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce. Watkins production is boom-or-bust at times which hurts his fantasy value. The Broncos have a reliable secondary, […]

Travis Kelce Remains A Reliable Option

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been reliable each and every week since his Week 1 dud. Fantasy owners couldn't really ask more of Kelce, especially this season where tight ends haven't been that great. Kelce has not caught a touchdown since Week 4 versus the Broncos. Luckily for him, the Chiefs are […]

Larry Fitzgerald Returns To Practice Thursday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (hamstring) returned to practice on Thursday after being rested on Wednesday. The veteran wideout is unlikely to practice much on Wednesdays as the team looks to keep him fresh. Fitzgerald has had back-to-back games with eight targets and scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 7. However, […]

Tyreek Hill Looks to Continue TD Streak

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has scored four touchdowns over the last two weeks. He's heading into a matchup against the Broncos defense that he saw a season-high 13 targets against in Week 4. Hill has seen double digit targets in two straight weeks and that should stay the same this week. Quarterback […]

Kareem Hunt Should Run Wild in Week 8

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has been on fire lately and should continue his solid work in Week 8 versus Denver. The last time Hunt played Denver, he rushed for 121 yards and scored a touchdown in Week 4. Hunt has been tough to stop the last few weeks with the Chiefs getting […]

Bilal Powell Expected To Make Full Recovery

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (neck) is expected to make a full recovery and play again, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Powell is undergoing season-ending neck surgery after getting hurt in Week 7. Whether he plays again for the Jets is another question, as Powell will be a free agent after this […]

Patrick Mahomes Remains QB1 Against Denver

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been almost impossible to stop this season. He's thrown 22 touchdowns with just five interceptions heading into Week 8 versus the Broncos. Mahomes has thrown for over 300 yards in each week since Week 1. Mahomes threw for 304 yards and a touchdown in Week 4 versus Denver. […]

Robby Anderson In Danger Of Missing Week 8

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (ankle) is missing practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Anderson must get in a practice on Friday to have any chance of playing in Week 8 against the Bears. With Quincy Enunwa (ankle) also out and Terrelle Pryor no longer on the team, New York's wide […]