Mitch Haniger Not Likely To Return This Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) will remain shut down from his rehab assignment due to back tightness and all indications point to the 28-year-old missing the remainder of the season. It has been a very tough year for Haniger, who only managed to appear in 63 games with totals of 15 home runs, 32 […]

George Kittle's Usage Suggests Week 2 Breakout

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is an easy TE1 in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite a sluggish performance by quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and two touchdowns negated by penalty in Week 1, Kittle posted a respectable eight catches for 54 yards. With his floor solidified, Kittle should remain the top passing option […]

David Montgomery Ready For Expanded Role

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery is hoping to see more than seven touches when the team travels to Denver to take on the Broncos in Week 2. Montgomery saw only six carries out of the backfield in the first half and then disappeared from the game plan. The Bears offense ran the ball only […]

Mike Davis Has Low-End RB3 Week 2 Value

Chicago Bears running back Mike Davis will be looking to get more involved in the offense when the team takes on the Broncos in Week 2. Davis totaled only 36 yards from scrimmage in the team's Week 1 loss as the offense completely ditched the running game. Davis was on the field for the opening […]

Marquise Goodwin And Richie James Can't Be Trusted

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Marquise Goodwin and Richie James are not optimal fantasy options in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Goodwin and James recorded just one catch apiece in Week 1, with James capitalizing on his grab for a 39-yard score. Goodwin played 74 percent of the snaps in Week 1 but may cede […]

Mitch Trubisky Not A Strong Option In Week 2

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky's season is already under the microscope when he takes the field in Denver against the Broncos in Week 2. The third-year quarterback came into the season with plenty of doubters but few saw the depths of poor play in which Trubisky could take his game. After a terrible performance against […]

Stefon Diggs Not On Week 2 Injury Report

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring) was left off the team's initial Week 2 injury report. Diggs has developed a reputation for disappointing his fantasy owners while playing through injuries, and that didn't change in Week 1 when he caught both of his targets for just 37 yards against the Falcons. To put it […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Needs To Rebound From Clunker

The San Francisco 49ers need quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to rebound in Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Garoppolo looked very shaky in Week 1, playing his first regular season game since suffering a torn ACL last season. Garoppolo squares off against a surprisingly frisky Bengals Defense that recorded four sacks last weekend against the Seattle […]

Mark Ingram, Marquise Brown On Injury Report

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (shoulder) and rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown (hip) were both listed as limited participants in practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 2 against the Cardinals. Both players had big Week 1 performances, with Ingram running for 107 yards and two touchdowns and Brown posting 147 receiving yards and two […]

Matt Breida Stepping Into Lead Role

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida should see the bulk of work in Week 2 in Tevin Coleman’s (ankle) absence. Breida handled 15 touches for a meager 37 yards in Week 1 but the entire offense logged a sluggish performance. Without Coleman, Breida should lead the Niners backfield against the Cincinnati Bengals. While the […]

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, […]