Marcus Cannon Not Expected To Play

New England Patriots right tackle Marcus Cannon (shoulder) isn't expected to play in Week 2 against the Dolphins, according to a source. He's listed as questionable on the injury report. Korey Cunningham is the top backup, but he was inactive in the season opener as he gets familiar with the team's system. Losing Cannon would […]

Antonio Brown Expected To Play Against Dolphins

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown is making the trip to Miami and is expected to play in Week 2 against the Dolphins. Head coach Bill Belichick hinted that Brown hasn't really mastered the playbook in his limited time with the team since signing last week, so it remains to be seen how many […]

Jonathan Abram Facing 5-6 Month Recovery

Oakland Raiders rookie safety Jonathan Abram (shoulder) is facing a five- to six-month recovery after undergoing surgery on his shoulder on Thursday. However, the surgery revealed that his labrum wasn't fully torn, just his rotator cuff. Abram is a hard-hitting safety that can really make a difference for Oakland's secondary in the long term, but […]

Tyler Kroft Questionable Against Giants

Buffalo Bills tight end Tyler Kroft (foot) is listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Giants, but he looks closer to returning and got through limited practices all week. Head coach Sean McDermott wouldn't rule Kroft out for the game. Even if Kroft suits up, he won't be worth a spot in any starting […]

Jalen Richard Could See Increased Workload

Oakland Raiders running back Jalen Richard didn’t see the field much in Week 1, but should find more opportunities in Sunday’s contest versus the Chiefs. With the Raiders likely playing from behind, the offense will be in pass-mode for most of the game. Richard finished the 2018 campaign tied for the team lead with 68 […]

Matt LaCosse Questionable For Week 2

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (ankle) is questionable for Week 2 against the Dolphins. LaCosse sat out of Week 1 and there's not guarantee that he'll be making his season debut this Sunday. If he's out again, Ryan Izzo will serve as the team's primary tight end. However, none of New England's tight […]

Devin White Might Not Be Out Long

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie linebacker Devin White (knee), who went down with a knee injury just six plays into Thursday's game against the Panthers, has a Grade 1 MCL sprain and is day-to-day, according to head coach Bruce Arians. White could miss a game or two, but he's also got the advantage of having extra […]

Bruce Arians Thinks O.J. Howard Can Play Better

When asked about Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard's production through two games, head coach Bruce Arians said "he can play a heck of a lot better than he's playing." We'd agree with that, as Howard only has four catches for 32 yards through the first two weeks of the season. He wasn't targeted […]

Mecole Hardman Has WR4 Upside

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman will see an increased workload the next few weeks with Tyreek Hill (shoulder) sidelined. It sounds like De'Anthony Thomas and Hardman will split up the No. 2 receiver role in KC. Head coach Andy Reid believes that both players have big play potential. Hardman only saw one target […]

Ziggy Ansah Questionable For Seahawks Defense

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 2 against the Steelers. It's the same listing that Ansah had for the season opener in which he didn't play. The Seahawks are being cautious with Ansah after coming off shoulder surgery and a strained groin. "He practiced all week long. He […]

Travis Kelce is an Elite Option for Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got off to a bit of a slow start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. He managed three receptions and 88 yards, but fantasy owners are used to more from Kelce. Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is going to be sidelined for awhile, so Kelce and Sammy Watkins will […]

Sammy Watkins is Strong WR1 Against Raiders

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins had a historic game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. He caught nine passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Tyreek Hill (shoulder) is going to be sidelined for quite awhile, so Watkins will be the No. 1 receiver in KC. He's going up […]

Pass Rush vs QB Matchups to Watch - Week 2

Week 1 saw a lot of offenses struggle to start the season due to a lack of work together in the preseason. Defenses took advantage, and they were teeing off on quarterbacks. In Week 2, there are some matchups where quarterbacks are definitely going to get knocked around at least 10 times in the game. […]

Fantasy Football IDP Rankings for Week 2 (Top 100)

The serious fantasy footballer knows that the game isn't played on offense alone. While team defenses are a staple of the game, being able to identify value with individual defensive players (IDP) takes it to the next level. As we do with each position and every league type possible, RotoBaller has you covered when it […]

Sam Dyson Has Been Shut Down for the Season

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson (biceps) has been shut down for the rest of the regular season. Dyson began feeling pain in his right biceps again, so the team will take the cautious approach. He's scheduled to see doctor Dr. Neal elAttrache in two weeks, so Dyson shouldn't take the mound again in 2019. […]

Edwin Encarnacion Strains His Oblique

New York Yankees designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (oblique) has been diagnosed with a mild left oblique strain. He suffered it on Thursday, but luckily it doesn't sound like he'll miss the rest of the regular season. However, the Yankees have not announced a timetable for his return yet. DJ LeMahieu will bat leadoff and serve […]

Lourdes Gurriel Activated On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (quadriceps) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Gurriel has been sidelined since early August due to a strained left quad. He'll bat third and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty James Paxton. He's been pretty reliable with the bat, but Paxton has been tough to […]

Gary Sanchez Sidelined With Groin Injury

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (groin) has been diagnosed with a left groin strain and he could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. Sanchez missed almost three weeks earlier in the season due to the same issue. The Yankees have not announced a timetable yet, so fantasy owners will just have […]

Starling Marte Remains Out on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Marte injured his wrist last Sunday and has been battling through it all week. He'll sit this one out to rest and he could be doing a lot of that with the Pirates out of contention. […]

Brandon Lowe Could Return This Season

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (leg) might actually be able to return to the team before the end of the regular season. Lowe was expected to miss the rest of the season following shin and quad injuries. However, Lowe will head to instructional camp on Tuesday and get in some live batting practice. […]

Freddie Freeman Expects to Play This Weekend

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) expects to play in either Saturday or Sunday's contest after suffering an injury on Friday. Freeman left Friday's game against the Washington Nationals after aggravating a bone spur in his right elbow. Freeman has been dealing with the issue for awhile now, so he should be able to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the Saturday, September 14th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss […]

Devin Smeltzer Named Starter for Saturday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer has been named the starting pitcher for the first game of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Smeltzer has a 4.05 ERA across four starts with the Twins this season. He doesn't have enough experience to make him a trustworthy option for DFS contests. He should probably […]

Jonathan Schoop is Resting Against Indians

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop (rest) is out of the starting lineup for the first game of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday. Schoop doesn't see a lot of playing time these days, but he should get back into the lineup for the second game. Luis Arraez will bat sixth and play […]

C.J. Cron is Sitting Out the First Game on Saturday

Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's first game of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to be a routine off day, so he'll likely be in the lineup for the second game. Willians Astudillo will cover first base and bat ninth versus righty Mike […]

Josh Bell is Sitting Out on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell (groin) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Bell left Friday's game early due to discomfort in his groin. However, the Pirates expect Bell to be fine, so he's considered day-to-day at the moment. Jose Osuna will cover first base and bat cleanup […]

Garrett Hampson Starting To Come Around

Colorado Rockies second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson may finally be getting the hang of the majors. After struggling throughout the season, Hampson has seemed to finally find a bit of footing in September. Hampson was the back end of a back-to-back homer combo on Friday against the Padres, and that helped raise his September batting average […]

Nolan Arenado Hits 40th Homer

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado went yard for the 40th time this season, giving him the third 40-homer season of his career. He's also hitting .315, the highest average of his career, and he's well on his way to 130+ RBI for the fourth time in his tenure. The perennial MVP-candidate has now driven […]

Trevor Story Blasts Two Home Runs

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story drove a pair over the wall on Friday against the Padres as he helped guide the Rockies to the victory. Story's first homer was the front end of a back-to-back grouping that chased Padres starter Joey Lucchesi out of the game in the fourth inning, and then he drilled a […]

James White Could Miss Week 2

New England Patriots running back James White (personal) may not play in Week 2 against the Dolphins. The veteran back and his wife are currently expecting the arrival of their new child, putting his availability for Sunday in jeopardy as he may not travel with the team. If White isn’t in uniform, expect Rex Burkhead […]