Noah Gragson Unlikely to Be Fast at Bristol but Still Might Be Worth Considering for DFS

Noah Gragson had his only decent run at Bristol in last year's night race when he finished 12th and had an average running position of 14th, but that was when he drove for Stewart Haas Racing, a team which tended to have a lot more short track speed than his new team Front Row Motorsports. […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton isn't in the lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Aaron Judge will DH and hit third versus right-hander Brayan Bello, Cody Bellinger will play right field and bat cleanup, and Jasson Dominguez will man left and occupy the No. 6 spot in the order. Stanton will […]

Evan McPherson Ready to Produce Against Jacksonville

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson made his only kick attempt, a 35-yarder, in the Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. He also made both extra-point attempts. The Bengals offense had issues getting anything going in the opener, with quarterback Joe Burrow tossing for 113 yards off a miserable 14-for-23 passing (60.9%). Ja'Marr Chase and […]

Quinshon Judkins Could Get a "Dozen" Carries in Week 2?

Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com speculates that Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins will "get about a dozen carries" in his NFL debut against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Twelve carries might be a bigger workload for Judkins than some were expecting, considering that the rookie missed all of training camp and has only […]

Javier Baez Out on Saturday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez (head) is absent from Saturday's lineup against Miami Marlins right-hander Janson Junk. Zach McKinstry will take over at short and bat ninth in place of Baez, who left the Tigers' 8-2 loss to the Marlins on Friday after fouling a ball off his forehead in the second inning. Baez isn't […]

Brock Bowers Practicing on Saturday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) is practicing on Saturday after being held out on both Thursday and Friday, per ESPN's Ryan McFadden. Bowers was forced to leave Las Vegas' Week 1 win over the New England Patriots due to a knee injury. His status for Week 2 remains up in the air, […]

Xavier Edwards Scratched With Wrist Discomfort on Saturday

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards (wrist) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Detroit Tigers because of discomfort in his right wrist, according to Isaac Azout of Fish On First. Edwards had been slated to lead off versus right-hander Charlie Morton. The Marlins haven't released an updated lineup yet. The speedy Edwards has […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 2 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates

Whether you began the new fantasy football season with a win or a loss, there is plenty of time for things to change, so it's important not to overreact. We're here to help you finalize your Week 2 lineups with our updated Week 2 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. Find out where notable flex considerations […]

Kyle Monangai Has "Earned the Faith" of Bears Coaches?

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai has "earned the faith" of the Bears coaches, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Monangai did not record a carry in Chicago's Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that he needs to call more run plays in future games. […]

Jarren Duran Sitting Against Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will sit out Saturday against New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried. Rob Refsnyder will take Duran's place in left field and hit cleanup. While the lefty-swinging Duran has enjoyed another productive season this year, he hasn't posed much of a threat against same-handed pitchers. Southpaws have limited him to […]

Tarik Skubal Avoids Serious Injury, Expected to Make Next Start

Tests on Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (side) came back negative on Saturday, and he's expected to make his next start, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports. This is a huge sigh of relief for the Tigers and fantasy managers after Skubal exited a loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday with pain near […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Quarterbacks (QB) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Quarterbacks who are not must-start fantasy studs can be highly volatile, so it's important to identify QBs with plus matchups when deciding who to start. We're here to help with our Week 2 fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2025. A big performance from a quarterback can carry your fantasy team, so check the rankings below to […]

Romy Gonzalez Back in Lineup on Saturday

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (knee) is returning to the lineup on Saturday after a two-game absence. Gonzalez, who's riding a 12-game hitting streak, will play first base and lead off against New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried. It's Gonzalez's first time in the lineup since he exited a win over the Athletics on […]

Ikem Ekwonu Expected to Play in Week 2

Carolina Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu (appendix) is expected to play in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Ekwonu missed Week 1 while recovering from an appendectomy. Ekwonu's replacement at left tackle in Week 1 was Yosh Nijman, who was graded as the 71st-best pass-blocker out of 82 qualified tackles by […]

Seiya Suzuki Absent Again on Saturday

Chicago Cubs designated hitter/outfielder Seiya Suzuki (illness) is out of the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Moises Ballesteros will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter and bat sixth versus right-hander Drew Rasmussen, while Owen Caissie will play right field and hit eighth. Suzuki is dealing with an illness that also kept him […]

Adolis Garcia Scheduled to Face Live Pitching This Weekend

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (quad) is set to face live pitching this weekend. If he can complete both sessions without a setback, then he will be a candidate to return to the Rangers' outfield on Monday, September 15, when Texas begins a series in Houston against the Astros. It's worth noting that this potential […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 2 Weekend Updates

Start-or-sit decisions never get any easier, as there are just a few must-start TEs, and the position is largely matchup-dependent. We're here to help you set those Week 2 lineups with our Week 2 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. See where key TEs on the start-sit bubble like Mark Andrews, Hunter Henry, Harold […]

Eddy Pineiro Chose 49ers Over Falcons

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro revealed that he had offers from at least two teams before signing with the Niners this past week. Pineiro acknowledged that he chose the 49ers over an offer from the Atlanta Falcons. While the veteran kicker did not explain his reasoning for the decision, it's likely because he was […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (September 8 - September 14)

We're another week closer to the end of the fantasy baseball season, which we're finishing strong thanks to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 24 - Monday, September 8 through Sunday, September 14. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of metrics. Keep […]

Ryan Flournoy Added to 53-Man Roster for Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys have elevated wide receiver Ryan Flournoy from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's Week 2 contest against the New York Giants. The 2024 sixth-round pick was active for the season opener, too, but he didn't register a target. As a rookie last year, the Southeast Missouri State product […]

Corey Seager Hopes to Take Swings Soon

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (appendix) is hopeful to begin taking swings with a baseball bat in the near future. The 31-year-old has been cleared to have his progression sped up as he is now physically able to rotate his body. If he can successfully swing a bat, his next step would be to participate […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Wide Receivers (WR) Week 2 Weekend Updates

The wide receiver spot is the deepest in fantasy football, which can make it tough to decide between options with similar outlooks. Let us help you decide on those close start-sit calls with our Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2025. Where do key pass-catchers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DJ Moore, Courtland Sutton, Michael […]

Colby Parkinson Doubtful to Play in Week 2

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) is listed as doubtful to play in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. He missed all three practices this week while recovering from an AC joint sprain that he suffered last Sunday against the Houston Texans. Parkinson was actually able to finish last week's game after receiving […]

Tyler Higbee Headed for Minimal Production Despite Majority Snap Share?

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is headed for another sizable snap share in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, but his target share and overall productivity are far less certain. Higbee played 58 percent of the offensive snaps last week, and Los Angeles routinely rolled out two-tight end sets. However, he was not […]

Cole Ragans Looks Stellar in Second Rehab Appearance

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) threw 3 2/3 scoreless innings during a rehab start on Friday night for Triple-A Omaha. Overall, he allowed just three batters to get on base, and he tossed 56 pitches overall, with 34 of them being thrown for strikes. This is his second straight solid rehab outing, […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 2 Weekend Updates

It's almost go time for Week 2, and we're here to help you prepare with our updated Week 2 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. If you are looking for assistance with your start-sit calls at RB, check the rankings below to find out where key ball carriers and chain movers like Omarion Hampton, Kenneth […]

Tristan Wirfs Ruled Out for Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Houston Texans. Wirfs underwent knee surgery during the offseason. He is inching closer toward returning, as evidenced by the Buccaneers keeping him on their initial 53-man roster, but today's news confirms he's not quite ready to […]

Anthony Volpe Unlikely to Start Against Red Sox

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is unlikely to start any game during this weekend's series at Boston, as he is working on gaining strength in his injured shoulder. It was revealed earlier this week that the 24-year-old has been playing through a partially torn labrum for months. He recently had a cortisone shot […]

Davante Adams Ranks in WR2 Range Given His Matchup

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams should rank as a mid-to-low WR2 in fantasy football this week against the Tennessee Titans. While Adams has WR1 upside every week, he might not reach his full potential this week given his matchup with Tennessee. With Los Angeles heavily favored to win, the Rams could choose to […]

Puka Nacua Ranks as WR2 Ahead with Passing Volume Uncertain

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua should rank as a mid-to-high WR2 in fantasy football this week against the Tennessee Titans. While Nacua has WR1 upside every week, he might not reach his full potential this week given his matchup with Tennessee. First of all, Los Angeles is heavily favored to win, which means […]