Blake Treinen Out for Rest of 2019

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Blake Treinen will miss the rest of the 2019 season with back and shoulder issues. After posting a 0.78 ERA in 2018, Treinen lost his closing job after a June injury and did not come close to reclaiming it, and now his lost season is over. He is still owned in […]

Damien Williams, LeSean McCoy Headed In Opposite Direction

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (knee) isn't scheduled to practice again on Thursday, while the Chiefs are saying that LeSean McCoy (ankle) will practice. Williams hasn't practiced yet this week, making him doubtful to play on Sunday against the Ravens. McCoy might be questionable but has a much better chance of suiting up. […]

The Antonio Brown Effect in New England

Life gives us many questions to ponder. What is the meaning of life? If time heals all wounds, how do you explain belly buttons? And the age-old question from the Spitballs podcast, would you rather have to give up ride-share services the rest of your life or food-delivery services? But for our purposes here and […]

Devin Singletary Not Practicing Thursday

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Devin Singletary (knee) is not participating in practice for the second straight day Thursday. The rookie must get in some sort of practice on Friday in order to have a shot at playing in Week 3 against the Bengals, but it's not looking good right now. He'd be a pretty […]

Diontae Johnson Is A Sneaky DFS Play

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson has been targeted nine times through two games, hauling in four of them for 42 yards. Nothing spectacular to look at, but with Donte Moncrief's benching, Johnson has a real shot to see more work. Of his 51 offensive snaps, he's lined up on the outside 38 times, 10 […]

A.J. Bouye Has Good Shot To Play For Jaguars Defense

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (hip), who is listed as questionable to play on Thursday against the Titans, has a good shot to play, according to a source. If he suits up, it's expected to be his last game starting across from Jalen Ramsey, who will likely be traded this weekend. Having both Bouye and […]

Donte Moncrief Unusable In Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief has five drops through two games. He's likely still feeling the effects of a dislocated finger from the preseason but drops are drops, and him being bench in the second half of Week 2's game paints a picture of where he is on the depth chart. Many are clamoring […]

Jets Defense Not Expected To Have C.J. Mosley

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (groin) is not expected to play in Week 3 against the Patriots. Mosley also missed the Monday night game in Week 2, and the Jets Defense had a tough time slowing down Cleveland. The linebacker is a strong IDP option when he's on the field, but his owners have […]

James Washington Has Great Upside In Week 3

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington caught just two balls for 23 yards in Week 2, but Week 3 presents an intriguing matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. His former college quarterback, Mason Rudolph, is now throwing to him full-time for the Steelers and if preseason usage has any backing, then this connection should continue […]

FanDuel, DraftKings CFB DFS Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football Advice for 9/19/19 (Showdown)

We'll kick things off in week four with a showdown between the Houston Cougars and Tulane Green Wave. Tulane is favored by five points and Vegas has set a 56 total. Tulane will do their best to slow things down and establish the run, while Houston will speed it up and primarily attack with the […]

Bennie Fowler Tweaks Hamstring In Practice

New York Giants wide receiver Bennie Fowler (hamstring) "tweaked" his hamstring in practice on Wednesday, but the Giants are "hopeful" that he will play in Week 3 against the Buccaneers, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. The goods news is that Sterling Shepard (concussion) has a chance to return this Sunday, but Cody Latimer (concussion) […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Draws Tough Card Against 49ers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster draws a tough matchup in Week 3 against the 49ers on the road. San Francisco has allowed a 56 Catch %  to wide receivers, one of the lowest in the NFL. However, Smith-Schuster should avoid coverage from Richard Sherman and instead get K'Wan Williams, which would give the USC […]

Is Kirk Cousins Killing His Receivers?

Through two games last season, Minnesota Vikings receivers Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen had combined for 42 catches, 404 yards, and four touchdowns. Through two games this season, they have just 11 catches, 204 yards, and two touchdowns. Quarterback Kirk Cousins hasn't been doing them favors, and the argument could be made that he's killing […]

Jaylen Samuels Could See Increased Workload

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Samuels may be in line for more touches in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers. The second-year back took 22 offensive snaps last week after James Conner (knee) was forced out of the contest. While it only resulted in four touches for 35 yards, Samuels was clearly the number […]

Albert Wilson, Reshad Jones Not At Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson (calf) and safety Reshad Jones (ankle) are not at practice for the second straight day on Thursday. It's looking like both players will sit out for the second straight week against the Cowboys in Week 3. The Dolphins are a mess. Expect them to go with Devante Parker, Preston […]

Mason Rudolph Gets Tough First Start

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph draws his first NFL start on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The Oklahoma State product got his first taste of the NFL regular season in Week 2, after starting the second half in place of Ben Roethlisberger (elbow). He threw for 112 yards, two scores, and an interception. The Steelers are […]

All Praise Chris Godwin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was on fire last Thursday night versus the Carolina Panthers. He managed a career-best eight receptions for 121 yards while also adding a touchdown. That performance earned him the highest PFF receiving grade for Week 2. Godwin has been highly sought after throughout this preseason and first two […]

Josh Jacobs Has Lost Weight

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (groin, illness), on top of the groin injury he's dealing with, said he's been sick and has lost 10 pounds. Jacobs could still play in Week 3 against the Vikings in a tough matchup, but he may not be close to 100 percent and could lose valuable touches to […]

Gerrit Cole Reaches 300 Strikeouts On Season

On Wednesday, Houston Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole became the 18th pitcher since 1900 to reach 300 strikeouts in a season. Cole pitched eight innings against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing six hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out 10. It was his seventh straight outing with 10+ strikeouts. Cole has been absolutely […]

Cam Newton Not At Practice Thursday

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (foot) is not at practice on Thursday for the second straight day. Newton was in a walking boot on Wednesday and isn't expected to play in Week 3 against the Cardinals. You need to make other plans now if you were planning on using him as your starter this week. […]

Drew Brees Has Successful Surgery

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) underwent successful thumb surgery and is expected to remain in Los Angeles and do rehab work for the next few days, according to a source. His original timeline of six weeks remains within reach and the Saints haven't placed Brees on Injured Reserve. Keep Brees stashed on your […]

Mookie Betts Could Serve As Designated Hitter This Weekend

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts (foot) has been out since last Thursday, September 12, while nursing a sore left foot. According to manager Alex Cora, Betts had a good workout in the weight room on Wednesday. Cora believes that Betts could be utilized as a designated hitter in this weekend's series against the Rays. […]

Mark Canha Walks Off For Athletics On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha produced the lone run in Wednesday's 11-inning win over the Royals. Canha went 2-for-5 in the game, hitting an RBI double in the 11th inning that brought Jurickson Profar home to score. Canha has continued his breakout season into September. He is slashing .270/.394/.509 on the year with 24 home […]

Thomas Chabot Signs Eight-Year Extension

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot inked an eight-year, $64 million deal to remain a Senator on Thursday. The 22-year-old, who broke through with a 55-point (14 goals, 41 assists) sophomore season in 2018-2019, still has one year remaining on his entry-level contract. Despite missing 12 games due to injury, Chabot still managed to finish 10th […]

J.D. Martinez Out Again On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) will sit out his second straight game Thursday while nursing a groin injury. Martinez was pulled from Tuesday's game and hasn't been back since. Xander Bogaerts is taking Martinez's usual designated hitter spot as well as his clean-up spot on Thursday. Chris Owings is starting at shortstop and […]

Kirby Yates Notches Save No. 41

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates collected his major league-leading 41st save Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yates worked around a leadoff walk to ultimately came out unscathed. The 32-year-old’s breakout season has Yates staring at a 1.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 42 percent strikeout rate. Likely finishing 2019 as fantasy’s top closer, Yates has […]

Homer Bailey Strikes Out 11 Over Seven Innings

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Homer Bailey was lights-out on Wednesday against the Royals, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits and a walk while striking out 11. The Athletics were unfortunately in the midst of being shut out by Royals starter Danny Duffy, preventing Bailey from getting a win, but the start for […]

Seth Mejias-Brean Cracks First Career Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Seth Mejias-Brean popped his first career home run Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mejias-Brean’s two-run, opposite-field tater in the third inning secured the 2-1 victory for the Friars and he finished 1-for-3 on the evening. The 28-year-old rookie debuted on September 4 and he’s collected three knocks in 13 at-bats. The […]

Danny Duffy Pitches Seven Scoreless Innings On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy was nearly flawless on Wednesday against the Athletics, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out six. Unfortunately for Duffy, the Royals gave him no run support and they eventually lost the game 1-0 in 11 innings. Duffy has had a tremendous […]