Joe Mixon Not Practicing Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) is not practicing on Thursday. Mixon hasn't practiced yet this week and is beginning to look doubtful to play in Week 2 against the 49ers. His practice status on Friday will ultimately tell the story. If he cannot go, Giovani Bernard will step in as the lead back […]

Jordan Reed Has A Chance To Return In Week 2

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (concussion) is practicing again on Thursday, and there is more optimism this week that he will play on Sunday against the Cowboys. Reed continues to deal with injuries and missed the season-opening loss against the Eagles. Vernon Davis stepped in and delivered a touchdown with Reed inactive. Reed remains […]

Manuel Margot Not Starting Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot is out of Thursday’s series finale against the Chicago Cubs. Margot carried the Friars to victory on Wednesday, collecting three knocks in four at-bats with a homer, two runs and a steal. After being benched earlier this season, Margot has rebounded to post a respectable .246/.318/.411 slash with 12 […]

Nick Bosa Up In The Air For 49ers Defense

San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle) is still experiencing soreness from his right ankle sprain and wasn't practicing on Thursday for the second straight day. His status for Week 2 against the Bengals is unknown. The second overall pick played sparingly in Week 1 but managed two solo tackles and a sack […]

Derrius Guice Undergoes Surgery Thursday

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) underwent surgery to trim a torn meniscus on Thursday, according to sources. Guice is now out indefinitely and is expected to miss the next six to eight weeks. The second-year back missed all of his rookie season with a torn ACL to his other knee. If you don't […]

Chris Paddack Fires Gem In Potential Final Start

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack pitched six frames of shutout ball to gather his ninth victory on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Paddack fanned seven, surrendering just three hits and a walk. The 23-year-old endured a brief swoon in early-August, but has bounced back impressively, yielding a single earned run over his past three […]

Kyler Murray Loses Starting Tackle

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Quarterback Kyler Murray's protection will suffer with the loss of his right tackle, and he took five sacks in Week 1. The Baltimore Ravens were one of the best defenses against the quarterback position in […]

Tavon Austin Dealing With Concussion

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Tavon Austin is dealing with a concussion this week and is in the league's protocol. As a result, Cedric Wilson is getting work in the return game at practice. Austin remains mostly a gadget player for the Cowboys, as he caught his only target for eight yards in the Week 1 […]

O.J. Howard Not A Great Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard doesn't make a great start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Howard caught four balls for 32 yards on five targets in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Panthers are a superior team, and they can control the clock. The Bucs lost 31-17 last […]

Anthony Rizzo Leading Off Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is the leadoff hitter on Thursday as the team is shaking things up a bit. Kyle Schwarber is in the three-hole for the first time all season and Kris Bryant hits cleanup for just the second time. Ian Happ is also making his first start since September 3, while […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 1 Analysis

After months of research, conversation, and recommendations regarding potential usage and production for wide receivers, we can finally shift into the analysis of actual regular-season matchups. The results of Week 1 provided a collection of impressive performances, including a number of surprising developments. It also delivered the first opportunity to examine the massive assortment of […]

RB Snap Counts and Touches Trends - Week 1 Analysis

And we’re off! For some fantasy football fans, Week 1 of the NFL season is one to forget. Whether the roster you carefully crafted busted or your opponent had the perfect line-up that never should have worked, the first week is often full of chaos and drama. However, as we approach Week 2, the question […]

The King's Week 2 Buy and Sell Guide

It is very early in the 2019 fantasy football season, but many owners will be reactionary and panic after just one week of action and results. You can take advantage by trying to buy low on guys that are much likely to bounce back quickly and deliver better results in the longer term, or through […]

Week 2 Busts? Players To Consider Avoiding

Week 1 of the 2019 regular season started off with a whimper on Thursday, as predicted, as Aaron Rodgers looked shaky in his new offense, albeit against a strong Bears Defense on the road. But boy did Week 1 finish with a bang in Monday night's back-and-forth affair between the Saints and Texans that ended […]

Manny Machado Out Thursday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado is not in the team's lineup Thursday, his first off day since August 21. It looks to be a standard sit for rest. Second baseman Ty France gets a rare start at third base in his place and will bat sixth. The Padres are facing the Chicago Cubs […]

Le'Veon Bell To Get MRI For Shoulder

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (shoulder) will not practice on Thursday and will undergo an MRI exam for his shoulder soreness. Head coach Adam Gase is still hoping that Bell can play on Monday night against the Browns. It's a tough situation with the Jets Week 2 game being on Monday night, and […]

Sam Darnold Could Miss Multiple Weeks With Mono

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that quarterback Sam Darnold (illness) could miss several weeks with mononucleosis. Darnold has already been ruled out for Week 2's Monday night affair against the Browns. The Jets have already signed Luke Falk to back up Trevor Siemian for however long Darnold will be out. With Siemian […]

NFL NextGen Stats Analysis: Week 1 Takeaways - Air Yards

We made it! We wagered through a long and tedious preseason but real football hit us in the forehead for the first time this season during the past few days and change. But just as soon as it came, it went. The first week of the season is over and we have some tasty numbers […]

The Tape Tells All - Kyler Murray's Week 1 Performance

Welcome to another season of "The Tape Tells All," my weekly column where I break down the film of an NFL player's performance. The title of this column is a little misleading -- I'll bring in plenty of stats and analytics to back up these ideas -- but the main focus will be on what […]

Derrius Guice Could Undergo Surgery

Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) is expected to get a second opinion on his injury. In the event that the sophomore would have to undergo surgery, Guice could miss up to six to eight weeks. Guice was able to suit up for the first time in the team's loss against the Philadelphia Eagles, […]

We Must Overreact Immediately! Week 1 Outliers

Every week of the NFL season players break out with huge statistical performances. Some of these performances come from certified studs that have done it before, some come from players that may be on the verge of breaking out, and some performances are merely flashes in the pan. It’s important to identify things such as […]

Demaryius Thomas Could Play Without Practicing

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase said that he hopes wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (hamstring) can practice by Saturday. Gase also said that Thomas can play on Monday night against Cleveland without practicing. Thomas has yet to play in a regular season game since tearing his Achilles with the Texans last year. If he […]

Josh Doctson Going On Injured Reserve

The Minnesota Vikings are placing wide receiver Josh Doctson (leg) on the Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to a source. The former Redskins first-round pick will be a candidate to return later this year. Doctson has been a first-round bust, but he was hoping to maybe carve out a role in Minnesota's offense this year […]

Albert Wilson Trending In Wrong Direction

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (calf) wasn't seen at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. After aggravating his calf injury in the Week 1 blowout to the Ravens, it's looking like Wilson won't be active in Week 2 against the Patriots. You should be making plans to be without him if you […]

Quincy Enunwa's Season Is Over

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (neck) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a neck injury in the Week 1 loss to the Bills. Enunwa also missed the entire 2017 season due to a serious neck issue after injuring himself in training camp, but it's unclear if this new neck issue […]

Week 1 Disaster Recovery: Mike Evans

Welcome to Disaster Recovery, where each week I'll examine why your studs played like duds. This isn't a place to find out why you should have sat a player for somebody on your bench. Disaster Recovery is to examine the guys who you didn't think twice about benching, and deciding if you should be panicking at all […]

A.J. Green Out Of Walking Boot

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (foot) is out of his walking boot and said he ran on Tuesday without any pain. However, there's still no timetable for his return. Green will miss at least a few more weeks, but he should remain stashed in most fantasy formats. Until Green makes his return, Tyler Boyd, […]

Warning Signs: Week 1 Review

Obviously, we cannot overreact too much to Week 1 of the football season. This said, the first installment of this series may be a little shorter than normal. Just because Mitchell Trubisky looks bad as a quarterback doesn’t mean you should drop him now and find someone else. So what if the Dolphins gave up […]

Joe Mixon Remains Day-To-Day

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said that running back Joe Mixon (ankle) remains day-to-day ahead of Week 2 against the 49ers. The goal for Mixon's practice schedule this week is to make sure he's healthy for Sunday. Cincy's lead back is questionable, at best, to suit up this weekend, making him an extremely risky […]

Jordan Reed Remains In Concussion Protocol

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed remains in the concussion protocol. The perennially injured Reed missed Week 1 and doesn't look to be on track to returning anytime soon. The veteran Vernon Davis filled in for Reed in the season opener and finished with four receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in the loss […]