Mike Gesicki Could Be In For Bigger Role

Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki had a successful preseason, catching six passes for 79 yards in his three games. Notably, Gesicki's best performance was in the third game, when he played in seven drives with starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, catching three balls for 59 yards, including a 29-yard catch and run. While the Dolphins aren't going […]

Matthew Stafford Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is healthy and ready for Week 1. Stafford's fantasy value has been similar the last couple of years, and will be the same this year: he's a solid real-life quarterback but isn't an excellent fantasy producer. He'll rack up some yards, a touchdown or two, and limit turnovers but likely […]

Kalen Ballage Set For Timeshare in Miami

Miami running back Kalen Ballage sat out the Dolphins final preseason game, playing in a total of two games and rushing for 40 yards on 18 carries. The second-year back will be will likely be splitting carries with starter Kenyan Drake and may end up with more goal-line carries, being the larger of the two […]

Carolina Panthers Defense Week 1 Outlook

The Carolina Panthers Defense will enter the 2019 season after finishing as the DEF21 in fantasy in 2018. The Panthers added edge rusher Brian Burns in the NFL draft and are hoping he can improve a squad that allowed 23.9 points per game last year. They face a tough test against Jared Goff and the […]

Rams Defense In For An Early Test

The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Carolina Panthers on the road in Week 1, and the Rams Defense will be tested by versatile third-year running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey rushed for 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns last season, but what made him so dynamic were his 107 receptions for 867 yards and six […]

Michael Gallup Could Be Set for a Solid Sophomore Season

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup had some ups and downs as a rookie, but he should be set for a more productive and consistent season as a sophomore. His preseason usage suggests that he will be counted on as the "lid lifter" against opposing defenses, and that could create opportunities for some big games. […]

Jaguars Need Nick Foles To Succeed

On Saturday, NFL teams trimmed their rosters down, and the Jacksonville Jaguars chose to go with just two quarterbacks: veteran Nick Foles, who was signed in the offseason, and untested rookie Gardner Minshew. Minshew had a mediocre preseason and doesn't look ready to play serious NFL snaps, so the Jaguars will need Nick Foles to […]

Karan Higdon Waived

Since Lamar Miller went down with a season-ending knee injury, the main question with the Houston Texans running back was whether undrafted free agent running back Karan Higdon or fellow UDFA back Damarea Crockett would make the team and see early-down work. But after Saturday's trade for Carlos Hyde, the answer is neither. Crockett was […]

Kenny Stills Traded To Texans

The Houston Texans have acquired wide receiver Kenny Stills as part of a deal with the Miami Dolphins that also landed the team left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Stills' fit in Houston is intriguing, as he has the speed to be a major downfield threat for quarterback Deshaun Watson. The problem lies with the construction of […]

All Aboard The Alexander Mattison Hype Train

The Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Alexander Mattison is generating significant hype this preseason. They were "all raving about," Mattison, writes The Athletic's, Jay Glazer. Bucky Brooks of NFL.com wrote, "He plowed through the line with force on inside runs and flashed soft hands..." Along with this hype, there is also some substance. He has […]

Mike Weber Cut by the Cowboys

Rookie running back Mike Weber was cut by the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Weber was drafted with the 218th overall pick but was outplayed by fellow rookie Tony Pollard in the preseason. If Weber makes it through waivers, he's likely to spend some time on the Cowboys practice squad.

Josh Adams Gets Cut by the Eagles

Running back Josh Adams was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Adams led the Eagles in rushing last season but didn't have much of a chance to make the team this season with the newly acquired running backs on the Eagles roster. He'll very likely find a new team before next weekend.

Wendell Smallwood Waived by the Eagles

Running back Wendell Smallwood was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Smallwood was on the outside looking in all preseason since the Eagles beefed up their backfield. He's a decent enough player as a depth piece and should have a job this season at least as a pass catcher out of the backfield.

Matt Ryan Primed For Another Monster Year

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been an elite fantasy quarterback two of the past three years, throwing for over 4,900 yards with 35+ touchdowns in both 2016 and 2018. This year, he figures to have another standout year with a strong supporting cast that features Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Devonta Freeman and Mohamed Sanu. […]

Ito Smith: A Freeman Handcuff With Potential Upside

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith currently has an average draft position (ADP) around 165 with about 50 running backs going ahead of him. He appears to be set as the #2 running back for the Falcons behind Devonta Freeman. As long as Freeman is healthy and effective, Smith is unlikely to provide any value. […]

Mohamed Sanu: Possible Late Round Target In Deep Leagues

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu is entering his fourth year with the Falcons. He's caught between 59 and 67 passes each of the past three years and had a career-high 838 receiving yards last year. Sanu and Calvin Ridley are the secondary receivers to star wideout Julio Jones, but there's a lot of reason […]

Calvin Ridley: Solid WR2 Target In Drafts

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley had a monstrous rookie season to the tune of 64 catches, 821 yards and ten touchdowns. While repeating that touchdown total might be tough, it's very likely he could improve upon his rookie year catches and yards totals. Ridley is the second option in a potent Atlanta passing game, […]

Devonta Freeman Could Be A Draft Day Bargain

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman had his 2018 season derailed after undergoing surgery on his groin. He only appeared in two games last year after playing 14+ games in each of his first four seasons. This year, Freeman is typically going in the third round of fantasy drafts, despite the fact that there are […]

Texans Waive Damarea Crockett

The Houston Texans have waived promising undrafted free agent running back Damarea Crockett. Crockett became expendable in the team's eyes after they traded for Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde on Saturday, with the team choosing to move on from Crockett because he hasn't been contributing on special teams during the preseason. Crockett had some good […]

DJ LeMahieu Walks the Yankees Off on Saturday

With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the 11th, New York Yankee DJ LeMahieu led the inning off by hammering the first pitch he saw from Oakland's Lou Trevino 379-feet over the left-field wall, giving the Yankees a 5-4 win. LeMahieu continues his career-best season with his 24th home run and now has […]

Texans Trade For Carlos Hyde

The Houston Texans have traded for Kansas City Chiefs running back Carlos Hyde and are expected to use him heavily as part of their offense. Hyde will step into some version of the role that Lamar Miller (ACL) occupied before going down for the year, though we expect to see Duke Johnson take on a […]

Yadier Molina Goes Deep Again

St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina hit his fourth home run in four games, as the Cardinals beat Cincinnati 10-6 in the first game of Saturday's double-header. Molina started off slow upon returning from the injured list on August 13 but has turned it on in his past 10 games, going 17-for-41 with four home runs […]

Atlanta Falcons Defense Not A Strong Fantasy Option

The Falcons Defense opens the season with a couple of tough matchups: a road game against the Vikings and a home game against the Eagles. While the defensive unit itself isn't awful, they suffer from having an offense that produces at such a high efficiency, forcing opposing offense to chase points often. Last year, the […]

Trevor Bauer Rocked in First Game of Doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer continued his nightmare season on Saturday afternoon, allowing six runs in four innings, losing to the Cardinals 10-6 in the first game of Saturday's double-header. In his last six starts, Bauer has given up 29 ER in 30 innings, going 1-4 with an 8.60 ERA and 1.78 WHIP. Lined for […]

Buffalo Bills Defense Could Be Solid Fantasy Option

The Bills Defense was a middling performer in fantasy last year. They were eighth in the league in takeaways with 27 and right about in the middle of the pack in points allowed per game at 23.4. They have a star cornerback in Tre'Davious White and their defensive front should get a big boost this year […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Set To Miss Start Of The Season

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown is set to miss at least the first month of the season through injury. The receiver left the team's third preseason encounter against the Oakland Raiders with a nasty looking injury. The injury has now been diagnosed as a high-ankle sprain, but could have been far worse. […]

Miguel Cabrera Returns to Lineup on Saturday

After missing the last three games with a bicep issue, Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera will return to the lineup on Saturday when the Tigers take on the Twins. Cabrera has had a good run as of late, slashing .292/.352/.479 with four home runs and 13 RBI in his last 25 games. In his return, […]

T.J. Yeldon Could Benefit Without McCoy

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon was heavily rumored to be in danger of not making the team going into the season, but the former Jaguar prevailed. Instead, lead running back LeSean McCoy was cut by the team and now T.J. Yeldon only finds himself behind Frank Gore and Devin Singletary on the depth chart. […]

Jimmy Graham Faces Tough Matchup Against Chicago Bears In Opener

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham faces a tough opening matchup against the Chicago Bears. Graham was wholly ineffective last season, posting low numbers on his past few seasons. Part of that was the offense as a whole being ineffective last season, part was due to the injuries he played through. Either way, Graham […]

Frank Gore A Big Winner With McCoy Gone

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore is one of the big winners as a result of the team cutting lead running back LeSean McCoy. Gore seemed to be set as the #2 rusher for the team heading into the year behind McCoy and now, he's likely going to be the starter on opening day. While […]