Alex Len Struggles In Start On Thursday

Atlanta Hawks center Alex Len struggled to get things going on Thursday as he managed just four points across 24 minutes in the 17-point win over the Pistons. Len made just one of five shots from the floor but did salvage his line with six boards, two steals, and a block. We need to mention […]

Andre Drummond Stuffs The Box Score Once Again

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond kept the statisticians busy once again as he followed up his monster opening-night line with another one on Thursday. Drummond recorded 21 points with 12 boards to go with two assists, four steals and a block in 37 minutes of action. Drummond has been a monster to start the season […]

Derrick Rose Keeps It Going With 27 Points

Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose kept his hot start to the season alive on Thursday as he racked up 27 points in the 17-point loss to the Hawks. Rose was efficient as he made 11 of 16 shots from the floor and handed out three assists with three turnovers in just 25 minutes of action. […]

Trey Quinn Hits Rock Bottom Against Vikings

Washington Redskins wide receiver Trey Quinn caught one pass for 15 yards on Thursday night, and that's about the size of it. Every downfield pass-catcher on this team not named Terry McLaurin has routinely been the victim of an absolutely hapless offense with no visible hope of turning things around. Quinn has been a total […]

Jeremy Sprinkle Goes For 12 Yards Against Minnesota

Washington Redskins tight end Jeremy Sprinkle caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Thursday's loss to the Vikings. It is actually becoming impressive just how incompetent this offense is in almost every facet of the game. The idea that any team in the entire league could struggle to even remotely involve multiple players […]

Paul Richardson Remains A Non-Factor

Washington Redskins wide receiver Paul Richardson caught three passes for 34 yards on Thursday night against the Vikings. This is sadly a step in the right direction after he was held without a catch in each of his previous two outings. Not that Richardson should be anywhere near your fantasy roster in the first place, […]

Adrian Peterson The Lone Bright Spot For Redskins

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball 14 times for 76 yards against Minnesota on Thursday night. He also caught two passes for 27 yards. This would have amounted to a solid fantasy day if he capped it off with a touchdown, but his team was held out of the endzone entirely for […]

Wendell Smallwood Invisible In Week 8

Washington Redskins running back Wendell Smallwood logged 20 total yards on three touches in Thursday night's loss to the Vikings. Adrian Peterson's status wasn't officially known until right before game time when he was declared active, at which point Smallwood's outlook for the Thursday contest grew bleak. Despite Chris Thompson also battling an injury in […]

Terry McLaurin Held In Check On Thursday

Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught four of six targets for 39 yards on Thursday night. All three stats led the team, which says a lot about how bad the Redskins offense is. McLaurin's future fantasy value takes a hit if Case Keenum (concussion) can't get back on the field right away, and his […]

Dwayne Haskins Picked Off In Scoreless Relief Effort

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins took the helm when Case Keenum went down with a concussion on Thursday night. He didn't get to do much, attempting just five passes. Unfortunately, one of those was intercepted deep in Minnesota territory in what was a one-score game at the time. With an extra few days until their […]

Case Keenum The Starter When Healthy

Washington Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan said that quarterback Case Keenum (concussion) will be the starter in Week 9 against the Bills if he's healthy. If he can't get cleared from the league's concussion protocol after suffering a head injury Thursday night, rookie Dwayne Haskins would get the start. The good news is that […]

Vikings Defense Has Productive Week 8 In Victory

The Vikings Defense registered four sacks, one interception and a fumble recovery in Week 8's 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins. The Vikings were able to hold the 'Skins to 216 total yards and 163 passing yards, with rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins passing for just 33 yards in the entire second half after Case Keenum […]

Eric Gordon Has A Night To Forget

Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon will want to forget Thursday night's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks as soon as possible. Gordon scored 11 points in 28 minutes of action and it was not pretty. He shot 4-for-19 from the field and only hit three of his 12 three-point attempts. The silver lining is that […]

Kirk Cousins Throws For 285 Yards Against Washington

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 23 of 26 passes for 285 yards in Week 8's 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins. He didn't throw a touchdown or an interception but was very accurate again in the victory. The Vikings totaled 38 rushing attempts as they continue to stress Dalvin Cook and the rushing attack, […]

Khris Middleton Has A Pedestrian Opening Night

Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton had a forgettable start to his 2019-20 NBA season. Middleton, who signed a five-year extension in the offseason, chipped in 11 points and eight rebounds as the Bucks took down the Houston Rockets on Thursday. A closer look at the box score shows he shot only 25% from the […]

Peyton Barber Not A Recommended Week 8 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber faces a solid Tennessee Titans squad in Week 8. Barber has established himself through the first seven weeks of the season as borderline unstartable in any fantasy format and should be treated as such. The Bucs backfield has been a guessing game all season long in regards to […]

Stefon Diggs Tallies Seven Catches For 143 Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs caught all seven of his targets for 143 yards in a 19-9 win over the Washington Redskins in Week 8. Diggs concerningly lost his third fumble of the year trying to extend a long catch-and-run on the first drive of the game, but it was an otherwise very productive […]

Russell Westbrook Takes Off For Rockets on Opening Night

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook recorded 24 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists in his Rockets debut on Thursday. Many owners were questioning how pairing Westbrook with fellow usage monster James Harden would work, but on the first night it didn't seem to matter. The 2017 MVP drained three of his seven three-point attempts, and […]

Dalvin Cook Rumbles To Yet Another Huge Performance

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook carried 23 times for 98 yards and a touchdown in Week 8's win over the Washington Redskins. He also had five catches for 73 receiving yards in what has been an incredible start to his 2019 campaign. With the short week of preparation and without their top wideout Adam […]

Ronald Jones II A Risky Week 8 Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II currently finds himself in an unpredictable timeshare with backfield mate Peyton Barber, which is exactly the same position he started in at the beginning of the season. Jones put up a couple of solid performances this season but has otherwise been quiet from a fantasy perspective. Bucs […]

Dan Bailey Hits Four Field Goals In Victory

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey hit four of four field goals and his lone extra point in a 19-9 win over Washington in Week 8. He hit a 50-yarder with ease in the first quarter in what has become a very steady season for the veteran. He is 12-for-14 (86%) on the year and has […]

Alexander Mattison Carries 13 Times For 61 Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison had 13 carries for 61 yards in the Vikings 19-9 victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 8. He added two catches for three yards. Mattison also notably had a couple of long runs called back due to penalties and received the majority of his work on the Vikings' […]

James Harden Struggles In Season Opener

Houston Rockets guard James Harden did not have the start to the season many fantasy owners were hoping for on Thursday night. Despite a respectable 19 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds, the 2018 MVP was inefficient and turnover-prone in the loss against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Beard shot 2-for-13 from the field and 1-for-8 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Records Triple-Double To Open Season

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo opened the defense of his MVP title with a triple-double on Thursday. He filled up his stat line with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in 29 minutes of action to propel the Bucks past the Houston Rockets on national television. He shot 11-for-17 from the field and 40% […]

Patrick Corbin Gets Game 4 Of World Series

The Washington Nationals announced starting pitcher Patrick Corbin as their Game 4 starter of the World Series against the Astros on Saturday. Houston might be opposing Corbin with a bit of a bullpen game, depending on what happens in Game 3 on Friday with Houston down by two games. Corbin has given up 11 earned […]

Case Keenum Knocked Out Thursday With Concussion

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (concussion) suffered a concussion on Thursday night against the Vikings and has been ruled out for the second half. The journeyman quarterback was 12-for-16 for 130 yards without a touchdown or interception, but he did lose a fumble before leaving. He wasn't terrible, but he predictably wasn't great either against […]

Deebo Samuel Expected To Return Against Panthers

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Deebo Samuel (groin) has been limited in practice this week and is expected to return to face the Panthers in Week 8 on Sunday. Samuel missed last week but should return after just a one-week absence to face Carolina. He shouldn't be trusted in the majority of leagues, though, […]

Dante Pettis Added To Injury Report

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) was added to the Week 8 injury report against the Panthers and was limited in practice on Thursday. Mid-week setbacks aren't good, so Pettis could wind up being questionable this weekend. He was already trending down as more of a WR4/5 in PPR leagues after the Niners […]

Josh Jacobs Could Play Without Practicing

Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) said he feels like he could play in Week 8 against the Texans even if he doesn't practice at all this week. Players don't usually get to make these decisions, but Jacobs should be questionable and has a chance to suit up as the team's lead back. […]

Deandre Ayton Suspended 25 Games

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. The suspension will begin on Friday against the Nuggets, barring an appeal. The second-year center was set to have a strong offensive year for the Suns, but this will put a huge cramp in his fantasy […]