Matt Ryan Not Expected To Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle) is not expected to practice for the second straight day on Thursday as he continues to nurse his sprained ankle. The Falcons said earlier this week that they planned on Ryan starting in Week 8 against the Seahawks, but all signs right now point to Matt Schaub starting unless […]

David Montgomery Should See Increase In Touches

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery will look to see more than four touches in the team's Week 8 tilt against Chargers. The Bears ran the ball only seven times in Week 7 and Montgomery saw only two carries and caught two passes. The Bears running game is completely in shambles right now and gauging […]

Davante Adams Misses Practice Again

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (toe) stretched for the second straight day on Thursday but did not practice with the team. Adams could be a game-time decision on Sunday night against the Chiefs, but fantasy owners should be prepared to be without him again unless he can get in a limited practice on […]

David Johnson Misses Practice Thursday

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle, back) was not on the practice field for the second straight day on Thursday. Johnson re-injured himself in last week's win over the Giants and saw backup Chase Edmonds dominate touches and find the end zone three times. It's not a good sign that the Cardinals signed both […]

Mitch Trubisky Not A Smart Play In Week 8

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will be under the microscope when the team takes the field in Week 8 against the Chargers. The season, thus far, has been a total disaster for Trubisky and the Bears offense. The third-year quarterback has regressed this season and his numbers have been propped up by one strong first […]

Malcolm Brown Ruled Out Against Bengals

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (ankle) will be out for Week 8 against the Bengals in London. It will be Brown's second straight absence. Todd Gurley returned from a one-game absence in Week 7 but was spelled often by rookie Darrell Henderson. Gurley maintains RB2 value in fantasy, but this matchup could offer […]

Teddy Bridgewater A Low-End Streaming Option Against Cardinals

New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has a favorable matchup in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old hasn't been a fantasy star by any means but has posted at least 16 fantasy points in three starts this year. He'll face a Cardinals Defense that ranks 25th in the NFL against the pass. The […]

William Jackson To Return For Bengals Defense

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (shoulder) will return to face the Rams in Week 8 in London after missing just one game. However, head coach Zac Taylor said that cornerback Darqueze Dennard (hamstring) is doubtful to play. Dre Kirkpatrick is also still sidelined, so the Bengals will once again be short-handed against a powerful Rams […]

A.J. Green, Cordy Glenn Won't Play In London

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (ankle) and left tackle Cordy Glenn (shoulder) have been ruled out for Week 8 against the Rams in London. The Bengals are on bye next week, so the soonest Green and Glenn can play in 2019 will be in Week 10. Although the Bengals say they don't want to […]

FanDuel NBA DFS Lineup Picks (10/24/19): Daily Fantasy Basketball Advice

Small slates with small sample sized don't really allow us to dive into every matchup from a solid analytical angle, but with teams playing their first games, we can expect to see some outliers right off the bat. Young players are going to come out shooting, so whether they convert or not will make or […]

Cam Newton Hasn't Practiced This Week

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) could travel with the team to San Francisco this week, but Newton has yet to practice this week and won't be active. The Panthers announced that Kyle Allen would make another start against the 49ers earlier this week, and Newton must return to practice soon if he has any […]

Sterling Shepard Ruled Out For Week 8

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) was limited in practice again on Thursday, but he will not play in Week 8 against the Lions. Shepard has already suffered two concussions this year, so the Giants are playing it really safe with him. He's been out since Oct. 6 against the Vikings. Golden Tate […]

Giancarlo Stanton Suffered Grade 2 Quad Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (quadriceps) suffered a Grade 2 quadriceps strain in the American League Championship Series against the Astros, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It was a year full of injuries for the 29-year-old, as he played in just 18 games in the regular season and hit .288/.403/.492 with three home […]

Patrick Mahomes Practicing Again Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is practicing again on Thursday, but he's not expected to do a whole lot for the second straight day. Mahomes is recovering from his dislocated kneecap at a good rate, but he's still unlikely to play in Week 8 on Sunday night against the Packers. But the athletic […]

Saquon Barkley Practicing In Full

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) was a full participant in practice on Thursday. Barkley had a little injury scare in his return to action last week, but ultimately he's fine and will be ready to go in a nice matchup in Week 8 against the Lions on the road. Barkley played a […]

Keep Rolling With The Bills Defense In Week 8

The Bills Defense has been one of the most consistently productive fantasy defenses this year. They've only allowed over 17 points in a game just once this year, to the Dolphins last week - surprisingly enough. This week, the Bills face the Eagles, who have scored 24.4 points per game this year. Expect the Bills […]

Nolan Jones Undergoes Surgery On Thumb

Cleveland Indians third baseman Nolan Jones (thumb), the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, had surgery on his right thumb on Wednesday. The youngster will start his rehab this week with the goal of doing unrestricted baseball activities at the start of spring training next year. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter batted .272/.409/.442 with 15 homers, […]

Dawson Knox Not A Strong Starting Option In Week 8

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox played only 52% of the team's offensive snaps in Week 7, a season low for him. Fellow tight end Tyler Kroft made his Bills debut in the game and despite not seeing a target, Kroft still played 45% of the team's offensive snaps, a bad sign that he and […]

Phillies Hire Joe Girardi As Manager

The Philadelphia Phillies hired Joe Girardi as their new manager on Thursday, according to a source. Girardi is replacing Gabe Kapler, who was fired after just two seasons and a middling record in Philly. The Phillies signed Bryce Harper last offseason but missed the playoffs and went 81-81 for fourth place in the National League […]

Jake Arrieta Won't Opt Out Of His Deal

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jake Arrieta will not exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after coming off elbow surgery. He's heading into the final year of a three-year, $75 million contract and will earn $20 million in 2020. The right-hander posted an ERA above 4.00 (4.64) for the first time since 2013 and went […]

Luke Voit Undergoes Surgery

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) had surgery to repair core-muscle injuries, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Voit was having a fantastic year in pinstripes before a hernia knocked him out for most of August. The 28-year-old slugger finished the year hitting .263/.378/.464 with a career-high 21 home runs and 62 RBI […]

Masahiro Tanaka Has Bone Chips Removed From Elbow

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It's a notable procedure, but Tanaka should have enough time to heal up before spring training of 2020. The Japanese right-hander went 11-9 with a 4.45 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and […]

Jonathan Isaac Saddled With Foul Trouble In Season Opener

Many have looked at the 2019-20 year as the season that Orlando Magic small/power forward Jonathan Isaac takes a significant jump forward as it pertains to his role with the franchise. He didn’t get off to a tremendous start during Wednesday’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing just 24 minutes due to foul trouble. In […]

Aaron Hicks To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Oct. 30 and will be out for eight to 10 months, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Hicks was sidelined for a lot of the second half with his elbow injury, but he returned in the postseason. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has put […]

Duke Williams Is Too Risky Of A Start In Week 8

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Duke Williams has played two games with the team so far and has caught every target sent in his direction. Unfortunately, there have only been five. Williams and the Bills face a favorable matchup against a lackluster Eagles secondary in Week 8. Williams might end up delivering one or two big […]

Markelle Fultz Drops 12 Points Off Bench In Magic Debut

The much anticipated debut of former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz in an Orlando Magic uniform came during the team’s season-opening win Wednesday over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fultz made each of his first four shot attempts en route to collecting 12 points across 23 minutes, shooting 6-for-12 overall. In addition, he added six assists […]

O.J. Howard Held Out Of Practice Thursday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (hamstring) is being held out of practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. It's not a good sign for Howard's status this Sunday against the Titans, but he could return to practice on Friday and be fine. Still, this is not what fantasy owners want to see […]

Cole Beasley Is A WR3/WR4 Option In PPR Leagues

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley had his worst yardage output of the season in Week 7, but his day was saved by his first touchdown of the year. Against the Dolphins in Week 7, Beasley caught just three of his six targets for 16 yards. This week, Beasley and the Bills face off against […]

Strong Chance Sterling Shepard Sits Out In Week 8

There is a "strong possibility" that New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (concussion) remains out in Week 8 against the Lions, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. Shepard could still get cleared from the league's concussion protocol on Friday, but that seems unlikely with the team taking extra precaution since Shepard has had two […]

Nikola Vucevic Paces Club With Team-High 21 Points In Win

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic kicked off the 2019-20 campaign with a 21-point effort that saw him shoot 8-for-16 from the floor and lead the team in scoring. He came just a rebound shy of recording a double-double, while also pitching in three assists. Apparent was his role as the primary scorer on an Orlando […]