Blake Bortles Impresses in Losing Effort

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles made a Week 5 loss in Tampa Bay very close, finishing the game on Sunday with 23 completions on 33 attempts for 303 yards, four touchdowns and a lone interception. While no one is going to say that Bortles lit the world on fire with his performance, the completion percentage […]

Justin Forsett Hurts Ankle Late in Overtime Loss

Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett had been running well all day against the Cleveland Browns. He ripped off a long run down the right sideline only to get tackled awkwardly and twist his ankle. He did not return to the game (although do note that there was very little game left at this point). Hopefully it […]

Aaron Rodgers Throws First Interception At Home Since 2012

Earlier today, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ended his almost three-year streak of not throwing an interception at Lambeau Field. Rodgers was picked off by St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis in the first quarter of the Packers' 24-10 win over the Rams, and he didn't stop there. On only his seventh pass after throwing the first […]

Andy Dalton Leads Bengals to Win vs Seahawks

Cincinnati Bengals QB Andy Dalton threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 18 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime win vs the Seattle Seahawks.  Dalton was 30 for 44 on the day and also threw one interception. Dalton had a big game against one of the league's best secondaries, and […]

Sam Bradford Leads Eagles to Win vs Saints

Philadelphia Eagles QB Sam Bradford threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win vs the New Orleans Saints. Bradford also had two interceptions early on, but he recovered nicely and ended up going 32 for 45 on the day. Despite all of the early struggles, Bradford seems to be getting more comfortable with […]

Peyton Manning Struggles vs Raiders

Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning threw for 266 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win vs the Oakland Raiders.  Manning threw his sixth and seventh interceptions of the season, which is one more than than his total for touchdowns on the season.  Both interceptions were made by 39-year-old veteran cornerback Charles Woodson, who […]

Lose-Lose in Kansas City: Jamaal Charles Suffers Knee Injury, Chiefs Blow Lead Against Bears

For the Kansas City Chiefs, it doesn't get much worse than what happened on Sunday afternoon. After winning in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, the Chiefs have now lost four in a row, with the worst loss coming on Sunday. While losses against the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals are understandable, their […]

Josh McCown Throws for 457 Yards and Two Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns starting QB Josh McCown threw for 457 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-30 overtime win vs the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.  McCown was a whopping 36-51 on Sunday, and also managed to avoid any turnovers. McCown led the Browns to a key win over division rival Baltimore, and did so in an […]

Todd Gurley with Another Solid Performance vs Packers

St. Louis Rams RB Todd Gurley had 30 carries for 159 yards in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.  Gurley looked sharp in just his second career start, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Gurley received 30 carries, proving that his knee is back at full strength and able to carry a heavy workload from […]

Jameis Winston Has First NFL Game Without a Turnover, Resulting in a Buccaneers Victory

If there has ever been proof that turning the ball over can result in your team losing games, look no further than Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie quarterback Jameis Winston. While Winston has had a wild, up-and-down start to his NFL career, one thing that's remained consistent is the turnover. Through five weeks, Winston has thrown seven […]

Brandin Cooks Scores First Touchdown vs Eagles

New Orleans Saints WR Brandin Cooks found the end zone for the first time this season in Sunday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Cooks had five receptions for 120 yards, scoring on a 14-yard strike from QB Drew Brees. With the Saints trailing for most of the game, Drew Brees was throwing the ball a […]

Matthew Stafford Benched vs Arizona

Detroit Lions starting QB Matthew Stafford was benched in the third quarter of Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals after throwing for just 188 yards and three interceptions.  Backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky took over for Stafford after he threw his third interception in just three quarters of play. It doesn't appear that Stafford's starting job […]

What Jamaal Charles' Injury Means to his Fantasy Owners

During Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles was knocked out of the game with an apparent knee injury.  The injury was non-contact and did not look promising as Charles had to be helped off of the field. Early reports are indicating that Charles has a torn ACL, which would […]

Thomas Rawls Has Big Game Against Bengals

Seattle Seahawks backup running back Thomas Rawls rushed 23 times for 169 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's overtime loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.  Rawls topped the 100-yard mark for the second time this season, filling in for the injured Marshawn Lynch. Rawls looked solid in his second career start, providing the Seahawks with a much-needed […]

Gary Barnidge Explodes Again, Has Emerged As Legit TE1

For the 3rd week in a row, Gary Barnidge has posted solid fantasy football stat lines. During that time, Gary Barnidge has had 26 targets, 20 catches, three touchdowns, and receiving 319 yards. It is very clear that while Josh McCown is the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, Barnidge will continue to get targets. Coming […]

Devonta Freeman Has Another Huge Day vs Redskins

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman rushed for 153 yards and a touchdown and caught seven passes for 44 yards in Sunday's overtime win vs the Washington Redskins.  The rushing total marks a season and career high for Freeman, topping his previous best of 144 yards vs Dallas. Freeman looked sharp yet again in just his […]

Matthew Stafford Benched, Dan Orlovsky Replaces Him

After tossing three interceptions in two-plus quarters, Matthew Stafford was benched for Dan Orlovsky. This season Stafford has really struggled - if he continues this pace, he will have a career high 26 interceptions which is six more interceptions than his rookie season in 2009. While playing against Cardinals in the second half, he did an okay job filling in (191 […]

Doug Martin Scores Three Touchdowns vs Jacksonville

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin rushed 24 times for 123 yards and two touchdowns while catching three balls for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win against the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Martin was unstoppable in the red zone, taking three of his touches for scores against a Jacksonville defense that struggled against the run […]

Jamaal Charles Believed To Have Torn ACL, MRI To Confirm Monday

In the third quarter versus the Chicago Bears, Jamaal Charles went down quickly on a non-contact carry. Shortly thereafter he was ruled out for the rest of the game. Early prognosis has ruled that Charles has a torn right ACL, and is scheduled for an MRI Monday to confirm. If the MRI does validate the same […]

Ronnie Hillman Set to Explode in Increased Role

The Denver Broncos backfield has been in flux for years, and it looks like things are about to shift once again. Although CJ Anderson came into the season as the #1 running back, Ronnie Hillman has clearly been the better back so far this season. If you trust the words of head coach Gary Kubiak, […]

Sammy Watkins Officially Inactive Versus Titans

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins has been declared officially inactive for the Bills' Week 5 tilt with the Tennessee Titans. This doesn't come as much of a shock considering the uncertainty that has swirled around Watkins over the course of the week. Watkins is still nursing a calf injury that held him out of […]

Is Fred Jackson Worth the Risk?

During Week 4 when the Seattle Seahawks squared off against the Detroit Lions, running back Fred Jackson suffered a high ankle sprain and was knocked out of commission for the remainder of the game. According to NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport, Fred Jackson made a “remarkable recovery” and is expected to play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. […]

New York Giants Tight End Daniel Fells in Danger of Losing his Foot

New York Giants tight end Daniel Fells has been in the hospital for a week battling a staph infection in his foot, according to a report by Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Fells has undergone multiple surgeries to deal with MRSA, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureu, an antibiotic-resistant form of the infection that is extremely hard to deal […]

Darren McFadden to Handle Third-Down Duties with Lance Dunbar Out

It should come as no surprise, but with Lance Dunbar going on Injured Reserve with a torn ACL, Darren McFadden will take on an increased role in the Dallas Cowboys offense. According to ESPN's Ed Werder, McFadden will be the back to look out for in "passing situations." Dunbar has been a big fantasy contributor […]

Fred Jackson In, Marshawn Lynch Out Against the Bengals

As expected throughout the week, Marshawn Lynch was ruled out by the Seahawks on Saturday for today's matchup against the Bengals. According to Ian Rapoport, veteran Running Back Fred Jackson is expected to play today despite exiting Monday nights game with an ankle injury. With Lynch out, rookie running back Thomas Rawls will get the […]

Will Andy Dalton Cool Down Against Seattle?

Andy Dalton has been off to a terrific start, as have the 4-0 Cincinnati Bengals. They'll face their toughest challenge of the year when the Seattle Seahawks come to town. Since the return of Kam Chancellor, the Seahawks haven't lost. They also have allowed just one 300-yard passing performance since the start of last season. […]

Marcus Mariota In For Big Day Against the Bills

The Tennessee Titans' rookie quarterback comes off the bye week to face the Buffalo Bills at home today, and all signs point to Marcus Mariota having a real nice fantasy performance today. The Bills are ranked 29th in passing yards allowed per game so far this season, and have also allowed multiple passing scores in […]

Alshon Jeffery Out Again For Chicago

According to Ian Rapoport, the Chicago Bears will be without wide receiver Alshon Jeffery for the 4th week in a row. However, he does say that the Bears expect to have him back in the lineup in Week 6. Bears #2 wide receiver Eddie Royal is highly questionable for the Bears and will likely be […]

Will Doug Martin Snap Back To Reality in Week 5?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back Doug Martin rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown last week against the Carolina Panthers. Don't hold your breath for another performance like that this week. While I like his long-term value for this season, the Jacksonville Jaguars are only allowing 3.1 yards per carry, which is the best […]

Andre Ellington Expected To Play In Week 5

After suffering a PCL injury that caused him to miss he last three games, Andre Ellington is officially probable going into Week 5. Chris Johnson will start at running back for the Arizona Cardinals with Ellington looking to get third-down snaps. Ellington was close to playing last week, but the Cards thought it was best […]