Daniel Carlson Perfect On Low Volume Again In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit both of his field goal attempts and two extra points in the Raiders' 20-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He nailed attempts of 54 and 32 yards and was perfect on both of his extra point attempts. It was a solid fantasy performance, and […]

Tre Tucker Minimally Involved In Offense In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker touched the ball just three times in his Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was targeted only three times, catching two passes for 26 yards, while rushing one time for seven yards. It was a brutal matchup against one of the league's best defenses in […]

Jakobi Meyers Catches Touchdown In Return

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers looked healthy against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8, his first game back from a two-week absence due to an ankle injury. He was targeted seven times by his quarterback, Gardner Minshew II, and hauled in six of those passes for 52 yards and the game's only […]

Brock Bowers Hauls In Five Passes In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers had a quieter day than usual in his team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8 after he caught all five of his targets for 58 yards. He caught two of those passes, totaling 19 yards, during the garbage-time drive the Raiders put forth near the […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Held To One Catch In Week 8

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (back) was able to corral just one of his six targets in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Texans, gaining a measly 16 yards in the contest. Fellow wide receiver Josh Downs was the only Colt who snared more than one pass from quarterback Anthony Richardson, who completed just […]

Alexander Mattison Totals 44 Yards In Lead Back Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison seemed to have wrested control of the lead running back role for his team in their Week 8 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was highly inefficient with his touches, though. He carried the ball 14 times for 15 yards (a paltry 1.1 yards per carry), and […]

Chad Ryland Hits 34 Yard Game Winning Field Goal

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland hit his third game-winning field goal of the season as the Cardinals beat the Miami Dolphins 28-27. Ryland has found his confidence in Arizona while playing in relief of the injured Matt Prater. Before hitting the game-winning field goal, he tied his season long with a 57-yard field goal early […]

Zamir White Seemingly Phased Out Of Offense In Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White wasn't a significant part of the game plan in the Raiders' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He carried the ball just two times for negative-one yard and was not targeted. Las Vegas' coaching staff is likely responding to his ineffectiveness this season by severely […]

Michael Wilson Hauls In TD Pass Week 8

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson scored the first touchdown of the day for the Cardinals, who defeated the Miami Dolphins 28-27. Wilson has emerged as one of the team's top three targets, along with Trey McBride and Marvin Harrison Jr. He finished the day with five catches for 31 yards and a touchdown. Wilson […]

Gardner Minshew II Throws Two Touchdowns In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew II completed 24 of 30 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown in the Raiders' 20-27 loss to the rival Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. He also lost one fumble on a sack. In typical Raiders fashion, they drove down the field and scored on their first drive […]

Daniel Jones Won't Be On A Short Leash Monday

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones was pulled from the game in the fourth quarter of the Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Heading into Week 8, however, Jordan Raanan reports that the starting QB is not expected to be on a short leash and participated in all of the first-team reps at practice […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) didn't play in Week 8, and while the signing of WR DeAndre Hopkins may dissuade people from keeping Smith-Schuster on their roster, it's not a good idea to drop him. In fact, he should still be added in […]

Travis Sanheim Racks Up Three Points On Sunday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim enjoyed a big offensive outing in Sunday's clash with Montreal, posting two goals and one assist in a 4-3 loss. This was Sanheim's fourth three-point effort of his career. The 28-year-old has had a very slow start to the campaign at the attacking end, but he appears to have found […]

Drake Maye Enters Concussion Protocol

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (concussion) was forced to leave Sunday's game with a head injury. Head coach Jerod Mayo said on Monday that the rookie signal-caller has entered the NFL's concussion protocol so his status for their Week 9 matchup against the Titans is now in doubt. Jacoby Brissett stepped in as the […]

Dougie Hamilton Records Two Assists In Sunday's Win

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton had a two-assist night as the team beat Anaheim 6-2 on Sunday. Hamilton collected his first helper on a power-play goal by Stefan Noesen in the second period, which ended up as the game-winning marker, and he tallied his second assist when Nico Hischier scored his league-leading ninth goal […]

Leon Draisaitl Celebrates Birthday With Three-Point Outing

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl put together his first three-point effort of the season on Sunday, finishing a 3-2 overtime victory against Detroit with two goals and an assist. Draisaitl, who celebrated his 29th birthday on Sunday, scored Edmonton's first and last goal, adding an assist to Evan Bouchard between the two strikes. Draisaitl's dominant […]

Jordan Love Could Miss Week 9 Matchup

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (groin) was forced to leave their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a groin injury and did not return. According to Ian Rapoport, the star QB seemed to avoid a major injury but his status for the Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions is "in doubt." The Packers […]

Christian McCaffrey On Track For Week 10 Return

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) is currently "ramping up" and set to take part in practice during the team's Week 9 bye. According to Ian Rapoport, McCaffrey has targeted Week 10 for his return and he is currently on track to hit that date. The superstar back hasn't played in a regular […]

Brenton Strange Surprises In Backup Role Against Packers

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange surprised in Week 8 with a solid outing backing up Evan Engram. The second year tight end finished with five catches for 59 yards. Strange surprisingly led the team in receptions in what was somewhat of a down game for Engram. He also was just one yard shy of […]

Casey Mittelstadt Records Second Consecutive Three-Point Game

Colorado Avalanche center Casey Mittelstadt served up three assists in Sunday's 5-4 win over Ottawa. He had an assist in each period, making it back-to-back three-point games for himself. Mittelstadt has been very productive on the second line, posting seven goals and 12 points in nine games. However, he's also had a tough time on […]

Brian Thomas Jr. To Get An MRI On His Ribs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (ribs) left Sunday's game with a chest injury and he will now have an MRI on his ribs to determine the severity. According to Ian Rapoport, there isn't much more information at this time, so the MRI will be the best source for fantasy managers to find out […]

Evan Engram Salvages Slow Day With Late Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram saved his fantasy day with a late touchdown in a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The veteran tight end finished with four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown, which he scored to tie the game with a minute and 48 seconds left in the fourth quarter. […]

Claude Giroux Extends Point Streak With Pair Of Goals

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux kept his hot scoring run going with two goals in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Colorado. Giroux was a man on a mission all night, producing a game-high seven shots on goal, and he was finally rewarded for his efforts in the closing stages of the game. The veteran was kept […]

Ty Dellandrea Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks center Ty Dellandrea (upper body) will not be available for Monday's contest against Utah. Per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now, Dellandrea is nursing an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. Dellandrea has filled a bottom-six role in San Jose, averaging 12:33 of ice time. He's notched one goal in nine […]

Tank Bigsby Solid Outing In Week 8 Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby had a solid fantasy day in a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The second-year running back finished with 78 yards rushing on 18 carries and eight receiving yards on two receptions. With Travis Etienne Jr. out, Bigsby dominated touches once again. In fact, backup running back D'Ernest […]

10 Worst QB Performances from NFL Week 8: Jordan Love Hurt, Anthony Richardson Regressing

This is a little bit unfair to Lawrence because he actually played pretty well. However, with how well most of the league’s quarterbacks played in Week 8, somebody had to end up on this list...

Brian Thomas Jr. Finds Endzone Once Again Against Packers

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. scored his fifth receiving touchdown of the year in a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The rookie receiver finished with just three catches on four targets but made the most of them with 60 yards and a touchdown. Despite the now 6-2 Packers having a top […]

Trevor Lawrence Exceeds Expectations In Week 8 Loss

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a good fantasy outing in a 30-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The former top pick finished with 21 completions on 32 attempts for 308 yards and two touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown, an interception, and a lost fumble. The Packers have been one of the […]

Giants vs. Steelers MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Russell Wilson, Daniel Jones, Najee Harris, George Pickens, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson

If you have players set to play on Monday night, you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Giants vs. Steelers game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The Week 8 edition of Monday Night Football isn't the most exciting matchup on paper, but […]

Curtis Lazar Expected To Miss Time

New Jersey Devils center Curtis Lazar (lower body) is expected to be out for a while. Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe has said that Lazar will miss "some time" after he was hurt in Sunday's 6-2 win over Anaheim. Lazar scored his first goal of the season just a few days ago and has tallied […]