Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison Miss Practice

Minnesota Vikings running backs Dalvin Cook (shoulder) and Alexander Mattison (ankle) are both absent from practice on Thursday. Cook is still holding out hope that he can play on Monday night against the Packers, but reports out on Thursday suggest that is unlikely. We'll get a better read on both his and Mattison's statuses later […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 15 Analysis

Wide receivers are essential components toward your ultimate goal of securing league championships. If you are preparing for a Week 16 matchup, an expansive collection of tools are available in this article to help with your decisions during this critical week. The data in this statistical breakdown will be specific to the wide receiver position and is […]

Nikola Jokic Flirts With Triple-Double Against Magic

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic did a little bit of everything in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic, tallying 18 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds, two triples, a block, and a steal in 31 minutes. After struggling for much of October and November, Jokic has lit December on fire and slammed the buy-low window […]

Kerryon Johnson Expected To Return Against Broncos

The Detroit Lions haven't made anything official yet, but The Athletic's Chris Burke expects running back Kerryon Johnson (knee) to come off Injured Reserve and rejoin the lineup for Week 16 against the Broncos. Johnson would likely start if he were available, but he hasn't played in a game since Oct. 20 against the Vikings […]

Jamal Murray Bounces Back In Huge Way

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored 33 points with five rebounds, two triples, one assist, and a steal in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic. Murray needed this game after averaging only 13.3 points per game in December and struggling to find his shot. He had no such trouble against Orlando, scoring 21 of […]

Nelson Agholor Not At Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (knee) remained out of practice on Thursday. Agholor is likely to miss his third straight game, and he's in danger of missing Week 17 as well. The Eagles will likely go with three-receiver sets consisting of J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Greg Ward and Robert Davis in a huge divisional matchup with […]

Rhett Ellison Downgraded To Limited

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after practicing in full on Wednesday. It's something worth watching entering Week 16 against the Redskins. The 31-year-old hasn't played since Nov. 10 due to his head injury, but he'll leapfrog rookie Kaden Smith as the primary pass-catching tight […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks (Week 16) - Targets and Avoids

The Atlanta Falcons delivered the biggest blow in Week 15 to whatever remains of survivor pools with a last-second win against the 49ers as 10-point road dogs. Just more than six percent of entrants took the Niners on Run Your Pool's site-wide distribution pick. That's because San Fran was the sixth-most selected team. There was only […]

Will Grier Confirmed As Week 16 Starter

Carolina Panthers interim head coach Perry Fewell confirmed on Thursday that rookie quarterback Will Grier will start in Week 16 against the Colts. The expectation earlier this week was that the Panthers would give Grier the keys to the offense for the final two weeks, and now that is confirmed. With nothing to play for, […]

Dalvin Cook Going Through Normal Preparations

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (shoulder) said that he's going through his "normal preparation" for the week with hopes that he can play on Monday night against the Packers. "If I’m ready to go, I’m ready to go," Cook said. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier Thursday that it's unlikely Cook will suit up. Especially […]

Benching Star Players? Don't Dance With Who Brung Ya

The common adage is to "start your studs" or, in more folksy terms, "dance with the one who brung ya." The common thought between it all is simply that certain guys on your team have been solid for you all year and gotten you into the finals or 3rd place game, where you're playing for […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (12/19/19): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a ten-game evening slate with a spotlight on games like Nashville and Ottawa, Chicago and Winnipeg, plus even Vegas and Vancouver. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as that […]

Paul Millsap Records Double-Double Against Magic

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and a triple in a 113-104 win over the Orlando Magic. It's the third double-double of the year for Millsap, who also made six of seven free throws to continue his tear from the charity stripe. The 34-year-old has posted career-high percentages from […]

DeAndre Hopkins Back At Practice Thursday

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (illness) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out sick on Wednesday. He'll be completely fine to face the Buccaneers this Saturday in Week 16. It couldn't be a better matchup for those in the fantasy finals this weekend, as Tampa's secondary allows the most fantasy points per game […]

D.J. Augustin Scores 18 Points With Seven Assists

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin posted 18 points, seven assists, three rebounds, and three triples in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Augustin has been hot lately, averaging 19 points, six assists, six free-throws made, and 2.3 triples per game in his last three. The 32-year-old is playing only 25.8 minutes a night but […]

Nikola Vucevic Scores 20 Points In Losing Effort

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic scored 20 points with seven rebounds, five assists, one triple, and a block in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Vucevic has struggled with his shot, posting only a 41.3 percent mark since returning from his injury. He's posted great fantasy numbers in those three games by averaging nine […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for December 19th (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard, including our brand new DFS Matchup Ratings with daily player projections.   Premium Research & DFS Lineup Picks DFS Cheat Sheet   Game of the Day Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Clippers The Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers rank second and sixth in […]

Teams Interested In Yoenis Cespedes Trade

The New York Mets have had teams reach out to them in the past week concerning a potential trade for outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, according to a source. There is nothing close or imminent, but some initial conversations have taken place after the Mets restructured Cespedes' contract. The Cuban slugger missed the entire 2019 season due […]

A Healthy Steven Souza Jr. Is Attracting Interest

Outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (knee), who is running, hitting and throwing at 100 percent intensity after April surgery on his left knee, is drawing interest from the Rangers, Rays, Cubs and Giants, according to a source. The 30-year-old tore multiple ligaments in his knee in spring training for the Diamondbacks and missed the entire 2019 […]

Reds Discussing Francisco Lindor

The Cincinnati Reds are the latest team to engage the Cleveland Indians about a potential trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to a source. It's unknown if there is any traction for a trade, but the Reds have been aggressive in trades before on Trevor Bauer and Yasiel Puig, and they have attractive trade chips […]

Chris Godwin Ruled Out For Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Texans on Saturday. This should come as no surprise to fantasy owners, as Godwin is expected to miss the final two games of the season. With Mike Evans (hamstring) and Scott Miller […]

Angels Interested in Dallas Keuchel, Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been in contact with the agents of free-agent left-handed starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Hyun-Jin Ryu. The two lefties are the two best free-agent starters left on the market, and both are represented by agent Scott Boras. The Angels recently signed third baseman Anthony Rendon, so they've already chatted […]

Bills Defense Should Deliver In Week 16

The Bills Defense has been one of the top fantasy defenses all year and they'll look to keep rolling in Week 16 as they face the Patriots in New England. After a booming start to the year, the Patriots offense has really come down to earth. They rank amongst the middle-of-the-pack in most categories. This […]

Dodgers and Padres Interested in Mike Clevinger

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are two teams reportedly interested in Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger. Clevinger was limited by injuries in 2019, but he was excellent whenever he was on the mound, pitching in 21 games and posting a 2.71 ERA with 169 strikeouts in 126 innings. He has the […]

Dawson Knox Can't Be Trusted In Week 16

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox was third on the team in receiving in Week 15. Unfortunately, that didn't mean much in a game where quarterback Josh Allen threw for only 139 yards. Knox had one catch on one target for 11 yards in the game. Knox has had a very uninspiring run the past […]

Justin Smoak Signs With the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers and free-agent first baseman Justin Smoak have agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract. The deal comes with a team option for 2021 worth $5.5 million with a $1 million buyout, meaning Smoak will earn at least $6 million on the deal. He struggled mightily last season with the Blue […]

Robby Anderson, Demaryius Thomas Miss Practice

New York Jets wide receivers Robby Anderson (illness) and Demaryius Thomas (ankle, knee) are not practicing on Thursday. Thomas also missed practice on Wednesday, so he's not in a good spot to return in Week 16 against the Steelers. Vyncint Smith filled in for DT last week as the third wideout, but he's not a […]

Cole Beasley Is A Worthy WR3/Flex Play In PPR For Week 16

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley had an awful game in Week 15 against the Steelers, catching just one of his six targets for six yards. This week, Beasley and the Bills face a very tough Patriots pass defense. Last time these two teams met, Beasley actually had one of his better all-around games of […]

Chris Godwin Absent Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (hamstring) was absent from practice again on Thursday. Godwin is fully expected to miss the final two games of the season after pulling his hamstring in Week 15. You won't be able to use him for your fantasy championship matches, unfortunately. Breshad Perriman, who broke out for three […]

Jerry Jones Optimistic About Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones showed some optimism on the status of quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) for Week 16 in the important meeting with the Eagles. "I’m totally convinced he’ll be in top form. We need him in top form and he will be in top form," Jones said. Prescott should be active, but he […]