Mikhail Sergachev Has Multi-Point Night in Win

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev tallied three assists in the team's 5-2 victory over their inner-state rival the Florida Panthers. Last year's league MVP Nikita Kucherov also tallied two points, scoring a goal and an assist. Kevin Shattenkirk, Ondrej Palat, Pat Maroon and Erik Cernak rounded out the scoring for the Lightning. Sergachev will […]

Carey Price Turns Back the Clock, Stops 40 Shots in Loss

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price looked like his former self in the season opener, turning away 40 of 43 shots against the Carolina Hurricanes before ultimately losing in a shootout. After four straight seasons of a .923 save percentage or better, Price came back down to earth in the past two seasons, posting a .900 […]

Jordan Akins Not A Fantasy Starter In Week 5

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins had two touchdown receptions in Week 3. He then had three catches for 21 yards against the Panthers in Week 4 and now faces a Falcons team that's allowing the ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. The Falcons haven't given up a single touchdown to a […]

Jesperi Kotkaniemi Starts Sophomore Season Strong

Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first-ever road goal, breaking a streak that saw him score all 11 of his goals on home ice last season. The Canadiens will need Kotkaniemi to increase his goal totals this season, as their lack of goal-scoring depth led to them missing the playoffs. Playing on a line […]

Brandin Cooks Suffers Head Injury Thursday Night

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion on Thursday night against the Seahawks. He was injured on a 29-yard catch when Seattle cornerback Shaquill Griffin landed hard on Cooks. The catch was the wideout's only one of the game, although he did […]

Keke Coutee's Lack Of Touches Should Worry Fantasy Owners

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is becoming an afterthought in Houston. Even with Kenny Stills (hamstring) missing a good bit of Houston's Week 4 loss to the Panthers, Coutee was only able to muster 21 yards of offense, finishing with one carry and one reception. What Coutee is good at -- making plays near […]

Week 5 Could Be Will Fuller's Breakout Week

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller hasn't found the end zone yet this season, but that could change in Week 5 against the Falcons if Kenny Stills (hamstring) is unable to go. Fuller's best games have come when the Texans have just had him and fellow wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins as receiving threats; Houston currently […]

Chris Martin Expected To Miss Rest Of Playoffs

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Chris Martin (oblique) is expected to miss the rest of the postseason after suffering an oblique injury in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals on Thursday. Atlanta can replace Martin on the roster, but it's unclear who the replacement will be. It's a big loss for […]

DeAndre Hopkins Still Needs To Be In Your Lineups

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn't living up to his usual standards this season, ranking outside of the top 25 at his position and failing to record a touchdown or a 100-yard game over the last three games. But talent and opportunity matter, and Hopkins has both of those things heading into a Week […]

Mets Won't Be Trading Noah Syndergaard, Edwin Diaz

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that the team definitely won't be trading starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard or closer Edwin Diaz in the offseason. The Mets plan on contending next year and beyond, so it wouldn't make sense to trade one of their best pitchers and best relievers. Thor posted a career-worst […]

Duke Johnson Has Tough Week 5 Matchup

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson faces an uphill battle when it comes to being fantasy relevant when Houston faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Atlanta has yet to allow a receiving touchdown to an opposing back, while Johnson hasn't had double-digit touches since Week 1. Johnson was productive when he touched the ball in […]

Adalberto Mondesi Undergoes Surgery Wednesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (shoulder) underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the labrum in his left shoulder. The 24-year-old aggravated the shoulder injury that caused him to miss six weeks earlier this year when he dove for a ball on Sept. 22. The Royals are hopeful that he'll be ready for Opening […]

Stephen Strasburg To Start Game 2 Against Dodgers

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg will start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Friday. Stras tossed three shutout innings in the wild-card win over the Brewers on Tuesday and went 18-6 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 251 strikeouts in 209 […]

Carlos Hyde A Risky Week 5 Start

Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is Houston's No. 1 back, but after playing just 49 percent of the team's Week 4 snaps, the idea of trusting Hyde against the Falcons in Week 5 isn't a very appealing idea for fantasy owners. Hyde will lead the Texans in carries against Atlanta, but his per-play efficiency […]

Alex Verdugo Unlikely To Play In Postseason

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo (oblique) is unlikely to return at any point in the postseason, according to manager Dave Roberts. Verdugo hasn't played an MLB game since Aug. 4, so even if he were to be close to ready if the Dodgers advance to the World Series, he may not be an option […]

Deshaun Watson Should Bounce Back In Week 5

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson failed to throw a touchdown against the Panthers in Week 4, but he should have more success when Houston hosts the Falcons in Week 5. Atlanta has allowed seven passing touchdowns so far this season and have allowed the second-most rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks as well. Watson's got a big […]

Kyle Rudolph Should Be Avoided In Week 5

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph is not a recommended play in Week 5 on the road against the New York Giants. Though Rudolph is still playing a high percentage of snaps, he's close to being eclipsed by Irv Smith Jr. in the passing game and has just 32 scoreless receiving yards on seven targets […]

Clayton Kershaw To Start On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Friday. Kershaw went 16-5 with a 3.03 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 189 strikeouts in 178 1/3 innings over 28 starts and one relief appearance in the regular season. He was better […]

Luis Arraez Could Make ALDS Roster

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez (ankle) has healed enough to put himself in the conversation to make the roster for the American League Division Series against the Yankees, which starts on Friday. The 22-year-old has done nothing but hit in his first taste of the majors this year, slashing .334/.399/.439 with four home runs and […]

Petr Mrazek Shines in Season Debut

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek was solid in the season opener, stopping 33 of 36 shots and shutting out the Montreal Canadiens in the shootout to secure his first win. Mrazek will have the opportunity to take hold of the starting position this season after splitting time with Curtis McElhinney in 2018-2019. His backup for […]

Jose Berrios To Start Game 1 Of ALDS

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Yankees on Friday. Berrios was the team's best pitcher this year, so it's a no-brainer decision. He went 14-8 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 195 K's in 200 1/3 innings over 32 starts. Berrios also […]

Dougie Hamilton Tallies Two Assists and Shootout Winner

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton led the team with two assists and the lone goal in the shootout to open the season against the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes survived three unanswered goals by the Canadiens to come away with the 4-3 shootout victory. Lucas Wallmark, Martin Necas and Erik Haula scored the regulation goals for […]

Taylor Gabriel Ruled Out For London Game

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (concussion) isn't traveling with the team to London and has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Raiders. Gabriel had three touchdowns on Monday night in Week 3 but hasn't practiced or played since suffering a concussion. He'll have extra time to rest up with the team on […]

Case Keenum Back At Practice, Vernon Davis Still Out

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum (foot) was limited in practice on Thursday, while tight end Vernon Davis (concussion) sat out for the second straight day. Keenum was in a walking boot on Wednesday, but the Redskins still aren't ruling him out for Week 5 against the Patriots after he was benched for poor performance in […]

Damien Williams Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday. Williams should return to action on Sunday night against the Colts after missing the last two games. It further complicates a backfield that was featuring LeSean McCoy and Darrel Williams the last two weeks. It remains to […]

Trevor Ariza Will Accept New Role With Kings

Sacramento Kings forward Trevor Ariza says that he will be a team player and accept whatever role he's given on the team. Ariza believes that he can compete against anybody, but understands it's not all about him. "But I also understand that this is a team sport and a team game and whatever works best […]

Bengals Hoping Cordy Glenn Returns Soon

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Cordy Glenn (concussion) is still being evaluated by independent doctors for his concussion, but head coach Zac Taylor said the team is hopeful that Glenn will play soon. Andy Dalton's blind-side protector is unlikely to return in Week 5 against the Cardinals, but the offensive line needs him back as soon […]

Goran Dragic Sits Out of Practice to Rest

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (rest) was given the day off on Thursday to rest. Dragic played just 36 games last season, so it's not surprising to see the team being careful with him. Dragic had right knee surgery in December, but he appears to be fine and ready to play. The veteran point guard […]

Jimmie Ward Returning For 49ers Defense

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward (finger) will return from surgery on his broken finger in Week 5 on Monday night against the Browns. Ward can help at any position in the defensive backfield, giving the Niners more depth and versatility. The 28-year-old defensive back has trouble staying healthy and has yet to play this […]

Joel Embiid Returns to Practice on Thursday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (rest) returned as a full participant in practice on Thursday. Embiid missed the final portion of Wednesday's practice due to rest. He was completely fine during Thursday's practice, so there aren't any injuries to worry about. He wants to play over 70 games this season, so Embiid will see a […]