Noah Fant Is A Risky Play Against Browns

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant is a risky play in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns with new quarterback Brandon Allen under center for the Broncos. Fant has had a rough start to his rookie year and this week will be Brandon Allen's first game under center, which doesn't bode well for Fant's stock. […]

Leon Draisaitl Sinks Penguins In Overtime

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored the 2-1 game-winning goal in overtime against Pittsburgh on Saturday. Colby Cave started the scoring with his first goal of the season in the second period before a short-handed marker by Brian Dumoulin sent the game into OT. Draisaitl finished the game with his 13th goal of the season […]

Courtland Sutton Faces New Challenge In Week 9

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton faces another change in Week 9, as he has a new quarterback at the helm passing him balls. Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco is out due to injury and Brandon Allen is in for his first NFL start. There is no reason to panic in regard to Sutton's production, as […]

Song Remains the Same: Josh Gordon Tempting Fantasy Players in Seattle

When the Patriots placed Josh Gordon on injured reserve before Week 8, fantasy football players had a challenging decision to make on the unreliable (but always alluring) wide receiver. They were considering cutting him because his production had been disappointing to this point in the season and his knee problems were still an issue. Because […]

Two Assists From Kyle Connor Helps Jets Scrape by Sharks

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor tied for a team-high four shots on goal Friday night, but it was his passing skills that made the difference, as he recorded two assists in the 3-2 victory. Connor now has eight points on the season and four points in his last four games, but the most encouraging part […]

Anthony Mantha Leads Scoring for Detroit in Loss to Hurricanes

Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha pocketed a pair of goals on five shots Friday, including his fourth power-play goal of the season. In a 7-3 loss to the Hurricanes, Mantha and linemate Andreas Athanasiou were the majority of Detroit's offensive attack, generating plenty of opportunities despite cashing in only once at even-strength. Mantha now […]

Dougie Hamilton Has Six-Game Point Streak

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton picked up an assist in each period of Friday night's win over Detroit, giving him his fifth career three-assist game. Hamilton has been one of the most productive defensemen in the league so far this season, scoring 16 points in 13 games with six of those points coming on the […]

Sebastian Aho Leads Rout of Red Wings With Three Points

Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho scored two goals and an assist Friday night as the Hurricanes buried the Red Wings 7-3. Aho had a slow start to the season, only recording a single point in his first six games, but that is well behind him now as he has five points in his last three […]

Ryan Succop Activated, Cody Parkey Released

The Tennessee Titans activated kicker Ryan Succop (knee) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday and waived Cody Parkey in a corresponding move. Succop resumed practicing with the team last month and will kick in Week 9 against the Panthers. Parkey kicked in the team's last three games after being signed to replace Cairo Santos, who […]

Matt LaCosse Ruled Out For Sunday Night

New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse (knee) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Ravens on Sunday night. Ryan Izzo (concussion) is questionable, but Benjamin Watson should continue to function as the primary pass-catching tight end. The 38-year-old has four catches (six targets) for 44 scoreless yards in his two games this […]

Billy Hamilton A Free Agent Once Again

The Atlanta Braves declined their mutual option on outfielder Billy Hamilton for the 2020 season, making him a free agent. Hamilton had a $7.5 million mutual option, but the Braves will instead pay him a $1 million buyout. He earned an extra $200,000 this year in bonuses based on plate appearances. The 29-year-old hit a […]

Nationals Decline Option On Matt Adams

The Washington Nationals declined a $4 million mutual option for 2020 on backup first baseman Matt Adams, making him a free agent. He'll receive a $1 million buyout. The 31-year-old hit just .226 but did slug 20 home runs and drove in 56 runs in 111 games as a part-time player. Adams had just four […]

Starlin Castro Becomes Free Agent

The Miami Marlins declined their $16 million option on second baseman Starlin Castro and will instead pay him a $1 million buyout, allowing him to become a free agent this winter. The 29-year-old was ice-cold in the first half in 2019 but rebounded to hit .270 with a career-high 22 home runs and 86 RBI […]

Mike Moustakas Declines His 2020 Option

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman/second baseman Mike Moustakas declined his mutual 2020 option to become a free agent. Moustakas will attempt to land a multi-year deal this winter after slugging 35 home runs and showcasing his versatility at the keystone for the Brew Crew. Milwaukee is not ruling out re-signing Moose if it works for both […]

Packers Defense A Decent Option For Week 9

The Green Bay Packers Defense will face off against Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. Rivers has only been sacked 14 times in eight games but has thrown seven interceptions this year, tied for 20th in the NFL. The Packer come into Week 9 with 20 sacks, 15th in the NFL, […]

Mets Decline Juan Lagares' Option

The New York Mets declined the option for outfielder Juan Lagares, ending his 13-year run with the team and making him a free agent. Lagares' option was worth $9.5 million, but they'll instead pay him a $500,000 buyout. The 30-year-old has become a glove-first player in the big leagues, but he's become injury-prone and averaged […]

Mets Hire Carlos Beltran As Manager

The New York Mets hired former All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran as their new manager on Friday. He'll receive a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season. The nine-time All-Star played for New York from 2005 to 2011, but this will be his first gig as a manager in the big leagues. Beltran spent […]

Chiefs Activate Chad Henne From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs activated quarterback Chad Henne (ankle) from the Injured Reserve on Saturday, which is another indication that Patrick Mahomes (knee) will miss another week. The Chiefs will work Henne out before the game against the Vikings to see if he'll be active as Matt Moore's backup. With Mahomes on track to return […]

Drew Lock To Resume Practicing Soon

Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock (thumb) is expected to resume practicing ahead of the Week 11 game against the Vikings. Lock has been on Injured Reserve all season, but it looks like he'll be designated to return, especially now that Joe Flacco's (neck) season is over. In the meantime, Denver will roll with Brandon […]

Mason Crosby A Solid Start In Week 9

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a strong first half of the year. The 35-year-old made at least two field goals or two extra-points in seven of eight games. He's 11 of 12 on field goals and has made all 26 extra-points this year. Playing on a Packers team that scores 26.9 points per […]

Adrian Peterson Taken Off Injury Report

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson (ankle) returned to a full practice on Friday after missing the previous two days, and he was taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Bills. The 34-year-old battle through an ankle sprain last Thursday and will be good to go this Sunday. He has 20-plus […]

Adam Thielen Will Be Game-Time Decision

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring), who is questionable for Week 9 against the Chiefs, will test his right hamstring before the game to determine if he'll be active. Thielen missed last Thursday's game and was limited in practice this week while wearing a sleeve on his leg. Even at less than 100 percent […]

Jets Defense A Decent Streaming Option At Miami

The New York Jets Defense has been a disappointing unit this season, but a matchup at Miami puts them in the streaming conversation for Week 9. Fantasy owners that turn to the Jets will be doing it just for the matchup as the team will be out multiple starters and just traded Leonard Williams, a […]

Sam Ficken Not A Starting Option

New York Jets kicker Sam Ficken should get more opportunities to see the field in Week 9 at Miami, but is still not a recommended starter for fantasy. Ficken has only attempted three field goals in six weeks with the team after being signed prior to Week 2. Ficken has been serviceable for New York […]

Amari Cooper Putting Off Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper said he'd prefer to wait until after the season to revisit contract-extension talks. There hasn't been much going on between Cooper and the Cowboys of late. There's no rush to get anything done in the middle of the season, and the Cowboys still need to consider an extension for […]

Ed Dickson To Be Game-Time Decision

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that tight end Ed Dickson (knee), who is still on the Injured Reserve, will be a game-time decision for Week 9 against the Buccaneers. Dickson has yet to make his season debut, but he could immediately become the team's top pass-catching tight end with Will Dissly out for […]

Lions Defense Won't Have Tracy Walker Sunday

Detroit Lions defensive back Tracy Walker (knee) didn't practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Raiders. Walker has been one of the most productive safeties in IDP leagues, so you'll have to look elsewhere if you've been rolling with him this year. His absence boosts the outlooks of Raiders […]

Tra Carson, Damon Harrison Questionable

Detroit Lions running back Tra Carson (hamstring) and defensive tackle Damon Harrison (groin) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 9 against the Raiders. Carson led the backfield in carries in the first week without Kerryon Johnson, but the Lions still operated as more of a three-headed monster with rookie […]

Cameron Brate Questionable Against Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cameron Brate (ribs) got in a full practice on Friday but is questionable for Week 9 against the Seahawks. Brate should be able to suit up and has another opportunity to produce as a tight end streamer with O.J. Howard (hamstring) out for the second straight game. Brate didn't capitalize […]

Ryan Griffin Is Touchdown-Dependent Sunday

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin had a big game in Week 8 at Jacksonville but is not a recommended start this week despite a good matchup. Griffin caught two touchdowns a week ago, but starter Chris Herndon IV (hamstring) has been practicing on a limited basis and may make his season debut Sunday […]