David Johnson Gets More Work Saturday

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson had nine carries for 34 yards and also caught both of his targets for seven yards in the passing game in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings. Johnson should be able to bounce back in head coach Kliff Kingsbury's offense with rookie quarterback Kyler Murray leading the charge. The […]

No Timetable For Cam Newton's Return

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) got treatment for his mid-foot sprain on Saturday, but head coach Ron Rivera thinks Newton will be on the field "pretty soon." The Panthers are hopeful that Newton will be ready for Week 1 against the Rams, where Newton would be a QB1 option. Rivera added that he's "cautiously […]

Didi Gregorius Hits Two Home Runs In Rout of Dodgers

The New York Yankees trounced the Dodgers on Friday night 10-0, with shortstop Didi Gregorius accounting for half of the Yankees runs. He first chased starter Hyun-Jin Ryu from the game with a fifth-inning grand slam that put the Yankees up 7-1, before adding a cherry on top with a ninth-inning solo shot. Gregorius now […]

Trey Mancini Not Playing Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Chris Davis returns to the lineup at first base and will hit eighth against Rays left-hander Jose Alvarado. Davis has been one of the worst players in baseball in 2019, hitting an embarrassing .177/.267/.308 with nine home runs, 32 RBI and 121 […]

Matt Prater Hits From 61 Yards

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater went 2-for-2, including a 61-yard field goal, in the Lions 24-20 loss in Week 3 of the preseason against the Bills. The veteran kicker has been a consistent top-10 fantasy kicker throughout his career and shows no signs of slowing down. His ability to hit from 61 yards is an […]

Robert Griffin III On Track For Week 1

Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III (thumb) is on scheduled to be ready for Week 1, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Griffin injured his right thumb early in training camp and hasn't played in any preseason games. As long as Lamar Jackson stays healthy, which is a big if considering his propensity to […]

C.J. Anderson Productive In Short Outing

Detroit Lions running back C.J. Anderson was able to gather 24 yards on eight rushing attempts and 17 yards on two catches during the Lions third preseason game against the Bills. Anderson has proven that he is solid running back but his touches this season are currently unpredictable. If the Lions decide to let Kerryon […]

J.D. Martinez Continues Assault on Month of August

Boston outfielder and perennial crusher of lasers, J.D. Martinez had disappointed his owners this season with a lackluster first-half. But Martinez has absolutely dominated the last month and hit two more home runs on Friday night in an 11-0 win over the Padres, giving him 30 HR for the season. Over his last 25 games, […]

Tra Carson Ahead Of Dexter Williams

Green Bay Packers running back Tra Carson is ahead of rookie Dexter Williams on the depth chart because of his work in pass protection, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. Williams will have a chance to climb the depth chart as the season wears on, but to begin he's behind Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and […]

Marvin Jones Plays All First-String Snaps

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (undisclosed) was able to play every snap with the first-string offense in the Lions third preseason matchup against the Bills. Jones was able to catch one ball on three targets for seven yards. This is a good sign, considering he was held out of last week's preseason matchup with […]

Ed Dickson Not Close To Returning

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Ed Dickson (knee) is "still aways away" from returning. The 32-year-old veteran won't be ready for Week 1 and wouldn't even be a fantasy target if he was. When healthy, Dickson will compete for playing time with Will Dissly and Nick Vannett. Dickson had only […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Roughed Up Again

Los Angeles Dodger starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu struggled in his second straight start on Friday night, allowing seven earned runs in a 10-2 loss versus the visiting Yankees. Ryu has given up 11 earned runs in his last two starts and has now thrown 152 2/3 innings on the year, his most since 2013. If […]

Brewers Cut Jhoulys Chacin

The Milwaukee Brewers designated starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin for assignment on Saturday. The Brewers also recalled infielder Cory Spangenberg from Triple-A San Antonio in a corresponding move. Chacin fell flat this year, going 3-10 with a 5.79 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 80 strikeouts in 88 2/3 innings over 19 starts. Spangenberg has been in the […]

Corey Seager Out Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Chris Taylor will take over at the 6 and will hit fifth against Yankees left-handed starter CC Sabathia. Taylor recently returned from the injured list and is hitting .271/.343/.476 with nine home runs, 37 runs, 45 RBI and seven stolen bases […]

Gary Sanchez Resting Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday in a National League park. Austin Romine will be behind the dish and will bat eighth against Dodgers opener Tony Gonsolin. Romine has been mediocre this year as a backup, hitting .266/.289/.410 with six home runs and 28 RBI in 173 […]

Nick Senzel Out Of Lineup

Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. Phillip Ervin is in center field and is hitting eighth against Pirates starter Trevor Williams. Senzel has been one of the most impressive rookies this year, hitting .261/.316/.431 with 10 home runs, 50 runs, 38 RBI and 12 stolen bases in […]

Wade LeBlanc Moving To Bullpen

With Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (shoulder) returning to the rotation on Saturday against the Blue Jays, the team is moving pitcher Wade LeBlanc into a long-relief role, according to manager Scott Servais. Seattle's five-man rotation will include Hernandez, rookie Justus Sheffield, Marco Gonzales, Yusei Kikuchi and Tommy Milone. LeBlanc has been bad all […]

Jameis Winston Builds Chemistry With Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston was scrambling for his life most of the night in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday, but he managed to continue building chemistry with wide receiver Chris Godwin, hooking up with him four times for 52 yards. Winston finished 9-for-19 for 88 yards and a 60.9 passer […]

Tre'Davious White Injures Quad

Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Tre'Davious White (quadriceps) suffered a quadriceps contusion in the preseason game on Friday night against the Lions in the first half. White is one of the better young cornerbacks in the game, so Buffalo's secondary would take a big hit if he's not ready for Week 1. The 24-year-old had 54 […]

Jarrad Davis, Frank Ragnow Injured Friday

Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Bills. He was carried off the field by trainers and carted to the locker room. He'll undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. Center Frank Ragnow (leg) was also taken to the locker room in the […]

Blaine Gabbert Dislocates Shoulder

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (shoulder) suffered a dislocated left shoulder in the preseason game on Friday night against the Browns, according to head coach Bruce Arians. It's unknown if Gabbert will need surgery. The quarterback was 4-for-5 for 33 yards before leaving the game. Ryan Griffin stepped in for Gabbert and will likely […]

Derek Carr Poised For Return To Fantasy Relevance In 2019

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr is possibly in the best situation of his career heading into the 2019 regular season. With an improved offensive line, a brand new pass-catching corps which includes Antonio Brown, and a first-round rookie running back to hand the ball off to, Carr has the recipe to break out this season. […]

The Waiver Wire Watch List: Week 22

Throughout the season, you want to get the jump on your competition and sniff out the breakout players before they break out. That's what this list is all about--using some in-depth research and advanced analytics to find the players who aren't quite there yet but are on their way. Some of these may suit your […]

Jack Doyle May Be Done In Preseason

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) spent the offseason recovering from a hip injury that cut his 2018 season short. He's played with the starters sparingly thus far, as he's registered just 13 snaps, and those may be the last preseason snaps that we see of him. He has looked good when he was […]

T.Y. Hilton Likely Done Until Week 1

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is likely out until the start of the season. Head coach Frank Reich stated that it would be unlikely to see any starters during the team's Week 3 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Hilton has not played any snaps during the team's first two preseason games, and he doesn't […]

Hunter Renfrow Adding New Element To Offense

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is poised for an impactful rookie season with the Silver and Black in 2019. As the starting slot receiver, Renfrow will provide another set of reliable hands for short yardage passes while the defense focuses their attention primarily on Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams. The Clemson product was renowned […]

Jason Kipnis (2B/OF, CLE) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: After two completely mediocre seasons, Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis is having a bit of a mini-renaissance as of late, seemingly drawing upon the last well of his old-man strength. After hitting .230 for the previous two years, with an 89 and 83 […]

Tom Murphy (C, SEA) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues OWNED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Poor Tom Murphy...All he wants to do is mash home runs and no one will let him. Well not exactly, as Seattle has let him for mash for 194 plate appearances this year as the backup to Omar Narvaez, to which Murphy has responded by […]

Dinelson Lamet (SP, SDP) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: If players on the waiver wire continue to perform well, their ownership naturally rises and eventually reaching a point of inflection, wherein a player transitions from a streamer to a keeper. It's the savvy fantasy player that pounces before that point, saving themselves the heartbreak […]

Willy Adames (SS, TB) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Now presenting Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames, showing for the umpteenth time that the development of prospects is not always a linear process. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down first two seasons, with a solid rookie year where he slashed .278/.348/.406, with 10 […]