Stefon Diggs Quiet In Sunday's Win

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) had a low-key game on Sunday, catching both of his targets for 37 yards in the 28-12 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Quarterback Kirk Cousins only threw 10 times for 98 passing yards, so Diggs' lack of production was more a result of the Vikes commitment to the run […]

Mike Soroka Suffers Loss on Sunday

Atlanta Braves starter Mike Soroka suffered the loss on Sunday against the Nationals, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk over six innings. While it was the most runs he allowed in a start since July, he also recorded seven strikeouts against Washington — his most since July 14. While his ERA has […]

Keelan Doss Heading Back To Raiders

The Oakland Raiders have brought back wide receiver Keelan Doss after upping their contract offer in the wake of the Antonio Brown release. Doss signed on with the Jaguars for a league-minimum $495,000 salary earlier this week, but the Raiders showed desperation by tacking on an additional $300,000 signing bonus to the deal. The hometown […]

Yan Gomes Homers Twice Sunday in Atlanta

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes had his first multi-home run performance since 2017 on Sunday, as he went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs against the Braves. Gomes has been heating up at the plate when he gets playing time, hitting .316 with three home runs and seven RBI over his last 10 […]

KeeSean Johnson Impressive In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Keesean Johnson was able to find himself in the starting lineup against the Detroit Lions, and made every bit count. The rookie saw double-digit targets (10), catching five passes for 46 yards. The fact that fellow rookie quarterback Kyler Murray looked his way so many times is encouraging. Recently signed […]

T.J. Hockenson Lives Up To Early Hype

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson was huge in his first NFL game on Sunday afternoon against the Arizona Cardinals. Hockenson ended the game with six receptions on nine targets for 131 yards and a touchdown. In training camp and preseason, Hockenson was spoken highly of his pass catching ability by the Lions coaching staff […]

Adam Thielen Notches Touchdown In Victory

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen led the receiving corps on Sunday, snagging all three of his targets for 43 yards and the team's only receiving touchdown. Thielen managed to come away from this game with a usable fantasy line despite quarterback Kirk Cousins passing for only 98 yards, which has to be considered a […]

Damion Willis Has A Minimal Week 1 Role

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Damion Willis played in his first NFL contest on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, but he was clearly the third or fourth receiving option for the team. Tyler Boyd and John Ross were the Bengals primary pass catchers with AJ Green (ankle) out of the lineup, seeing a combined 23 targets. […]

Noah Syndergaard Allows Four Runs in Five Innings on Sunday

After a scoreless outing in his last start, New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard allowed four runs over five innings with five strikeouts on Sunday against the Phillies. After stringing together eight quality starts in a row with a 1.82 ERA in that span, Syndergaard is now 1-1 with an 8.40 ERA over his last […]

Kirk Cousins Posts Modest Line In Win

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was 8-for-10 passing for 98 yards and a touchdown on Sunday, adding six carries for four yards and a rushing touchdown. Cousins was not required to throw much - the Vikings got out to an early lead and Dalvin Cook mostly took over from there. However, the 10 passing attempts […]

Christian Kirk Mediocre In Tie Against The Lions

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk hauled in only four of his 12 targets for 32 yards in Week 1 against the Lions. Despite the poor conversion rate, it is encouraging to see the volume that Kirk received, as he was second behind Larry Fitzgerald by only one target. The second-year man also converted a […]

Kerryon Johnson Quiet In Week 1

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson ran just 16 times for 49 yards with two catches for 16 yards. Johnson touched the ball 18 times, which isn't terrible, but he was unable to make anything big of his opportunities. Of course, the expectations for Johnson were high in this weak defensive matchup against the Cardinals […]

Rams Defense So-So In Win

The Los Angeles Rams Defense allowed the Carolina Panthers to score 27 points in Week 1. The Rams Defense tallied three sacks, recovered two fumbles and made one interception in the game. The Rams will have another tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. If you have room to carry another defense, […]

Robinson Cano Homers Sunday Against Phillies

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano's only hit of the afternoon on Sunday was his 12th home run of the year, as he went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. It was Cano's second home run since returning from the IL, and he is now hitting .455 with four RBI and three runs […]

Larry Fitzgerald Dominates In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald didn't miss a beat against the Detroit Lions with eight catches, 113 yards and one touchdown. The veteran was targeted a team-high 13 times in what was a slow start to a highly anticipated game. Throughout the entire game, rookie quarterback Kyler Murray continued to look to Fitzgerald, and the […]

Aaron Donald Held In Check

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had only one solo tackle in the Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers. Donald is an elite defensive lineman in individual defensive player leagues, but he'll have ebbs and flows as other teams scheme against him. He'll have a chance to rebound against the New Orleans Saints […]

Cory Littleton Everywhere For Rams Defense In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Cory Littleton had 14 tackles (eight solo) and defended two passes in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Littleton figures to be busy over the middle this season and is a solid starting option in individual defensive player formats. He has another tasty matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week […]

Tyler Higbee Reaches The End Zone

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee caught four balls for 20 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Higbee was targeted five times in the game. The touchdown saved what would otherwise be a meager performance in fantasy. Higbee will have peaks and valleys, and he won't be a consistent […]

David Johnson Of Old Returns

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson returned to his top-five caliber play against the Detroit Lions. Johnson finished with 137 total yards on 18 rushing attempts while hauling in six of seven targets. DJ had an impressive 27-yard touchdown catch at the end of the fourth quarter to help ignite the Cardinals comeback. The veteran […]

Dalvin Cook Goes Off Against Falcons

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook had a huge game on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, rushing 21 times for 111 yards (5.3 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns. He also added two catches for nine yards in the Vikings 28-12 victory. The Vikings offensive line was opening up holes all day for Cook, who routinely […]

Darrell Henderson Used Sparingly

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson rushed once for no yards in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Henderson should see more action in the coming weeks, but he's a distant third option behind running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown. Henderson isn't a starting option against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.

Matthew Stafford Excellent In Week 1 Tie

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford went 27-for-45 for 385 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday afternoon during the Lions Week 1 tie against the Arizona Cardinals. Stafford was able to spread the ball very well, finding eight different receivers over the course of the game, helping him finish with a 110 passer rating. The Arizona […]

Malcolm Brown Breaks Out

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Brown was used early in the game, and running back Todd Gurley racked up 64 of his 97 yards in the fourth quarter. Brown was utilized as the goal-line back, but head […]

Todd Gurley Delivers Late

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, and 64 yards were tallied in the fourth quarter. He added a four-yard reception as well. Gurley was used sparingly early on, as running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and […]

Kyler Murray Shakes Off Jitters In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was able to shake off a rough first half and finish strong. The hype was all but dead in the first half, as the rookie posted a quarterback rating of 19.8. The nerves seemed to settle, as he went 29-for-54 for two touchdowns and 308 yards. Some concerns at the […]

Marquise Goodwin Makes No Impact

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin grabbed one of three targets for seven yards in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggling, no Niner aside from George Kittle made much noise on Sunday. With the team rotating five receivers, Goodwin’s fantasy outlook is looking bleaker. He shouldn’t be viewed […]

John Ross Breaks Out In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross busted out in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks. With wide receiver AJ Green(ankle) out of the lineup, Ross led the Bengals with 12 targets, hauling in seven of them for 158 yards and two touchdowns. The team’s running game didn't have any success as running back Joe Mixon […]

Wilson Ramos Finishes Triple Short of Cycle on Sunday

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos led the team on offense in Sunday's loss, as he finished 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI and two runs scored. Ramos is now hitting .405 over his last 10 games with eight RBI and six runs scored, and he has raised his season average by […]

Robbie Gould Knocks In Three Field Goals

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould knocked in three field goals and two extra points in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gould also narrowly missed a 57-yard attempt, doinking one off the crossbar. The 37-year-old appears reliable as ever in his 15th season and should be a steady kicking option all year.

Giants Defense Gashed By Cowboys

The New York Giants Defense looked like the same mediocre unit we saw for much of last year in their 35-17 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday. With the Cowboys still easing running back Ezekiel Elliott back into action, they turned to quarterback Dak Prescott, who responded by throwing for 405 yards and four TDs against the […]