Emmanuel Clase Blows Save, Takes Loss Thursday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase had a rough outing Thursday, taking the blown save and the loss in a 3-2 defeat against the Los Angeles Angels. Clase was very hittable in this one, giving up four hits and a walk in ⅔ of an inning. The 25-year-old now has 10 blown saves on the season, […]

Joshua Dobbs Not On The Fantasy Radar In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Joshua Dobbs is looking to make his mark while the Cardinals await Kyler Murray's (knee) return. His first task will be leading Arizona over the Washington Commanders in Week 1, which will be challenging. Last year, Washington finished ninth in total DVOA and registered the 12th most sacks in the league. The Commanders also bolstered […]

Mickey Moniak Scratched With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak was scratched from Thursday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with back tightness. Moniak was initially in the lineup as the center fielder, hitting sixth in the order, but was taken out and replaced by Brett Phillips. There hasn't been any news about the severity of the issue, so Moniak's […]

Luis Rengifo Has Strained Bicep

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo left Thursday's game in the first inning after suffering a strained left bicep. Rengifo was taking practice swings and suddenly grabbed at his left arm, after which he was immediately taken out of the game. The 26-year-old will likely hit the IL, and depending on the severity of the […]

Mookie Betts Leaves Thursday's Game Early

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts was taken out of Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his foot in his first at-bat of the game. Betts was able to play most of the game, so the move seems precautionary with the Dodgers holding a commanding […]

Dolphins Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 1

The Miami Dolphins' defense should be avoided in all fantasy leagues as they take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. Not only did Miami's already-mediocre unit lose some of its firepower following a meniscus injury to Jalen Ramsey, but the Chargers' offense is quite dominant with the likes of Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, […]

Jason Sanders A Fringe Fantasy Option In Week 1

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is a borderline top-12 fantasy kicker heading into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Sanders was solid at times last season, but never enough to solidify himself as a stable fantasy option week in and week out. Heading into the 2023 campaign, Sanders' upside gets a boost thanks to […]

Gleyber Torres Cranks A Solo Shot Against Tigers

New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres went 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run and a walk, losing to the Tigers 10-3 on Thursday. Torres homer marked his 25th of the season. Despite the Yankees having a tough campaign, the right-handed batter has been solid offensively but will not reach his career-high 38 home […]

Durham Smythe Not On Fantasy Radar

Miami Dolphins tight end Durham Smythe is not a viable fantasy option heading into Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. While Smythe is listed first on the depth chart following Mike Gesicki's offseason departure, the 28-year-old needs to show a steady flow of production in the passing game before he can even be considered […]

Jaylen Waddle Opens 2023 With Impressive Upside

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (oblique) is a high-end WR2 with WR1 upside ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite being second on the depth chart behind Tyreek Hill, Waddle has shown time and time again that he can carve out his own role in the offense. Even while catching […]

Philadelphia Defense Has Top Five Potential Week 1

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will travel to New England to take on the Patriots in the regular season opener on Sunday. Finishing as the No. 5 overall fantasy defense in 2022, Philadelphia led the league in sacks and recorded 27 total turnovers. Opening up the season against the New England Patriots makes them one of […]

Jake Elliott A Solid Streamer In Season Opener

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will go on the road to face the New England Patriots to open the regular season this Sunday. The 28-year-old attempted only 23 field goals in 2022, the second-fewest of his career. Philadelphia was an offensive juggernaut and rarely needed to attempt three-pointers when in scoring range. That likely will […]

Tyreek Hill Opens Season As High-End WR1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is a must-start option heading into Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old is coming off a huge season in which he tallied 1,710 yards and finished as the overall WR2 despite Tua Tagovailoa missing significant time due to head injuries. Likely lining up against Asante Samuel […]

Dallas Goedert Has A High Chance To Score Against Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will travel to New England to take on the Patriots in the season opener on Sunday. The 28-year-old was on pace for nearly 100 receptions in 2022 but missed five games from Weeks 11-16. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith saw the biggest target bump during his absence, and the former […]

DeVonta Smith Looks To Continue His Strong End To 2022

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith will go on the road to take on the New England Patriots in Week 1 of the regular season. The 24-year-old ended last season on a high note, ranking as the WR2 overall through the final six weeks. The only caveat is that tight end Dallas Goedert missed three […]

De'Von Achane Should Be Avoided In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) should be left on the bench in most fantasy leagues as he gears up for his NFL debut versus the Los Angeles Chargers. While Achane has earned significant hype and is a glaring dynasty "buy," there's less optimism about his immediate value and production. Miami is expected to […]

A.J. Brown A Top-Five Option Against New England

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will open the season on the road against the New England Patriots on Sunday. The 26-year-old had his best fantasy season to date in 2022 and will look to continue to dominate as the No. 1 option for the Jalen Hurts-led passing attack in Philadelphia. Sunday's matchup against New […]

Spencer Torkelson Blasts Two Two-Run Homers Thursday

Spencer Torkelson, the first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, hit two two-run home runs to lead his team to a 10-3 victory over the Yankees on Thursday. Torkelson also walked once and struck out in the game. The 24-year-old right-handed hitter has been on a hot streak, hitting three home runs and driving in seven […]

Rashaad Penny A Risky Flex Option In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Rashaad Penny will open the regular season on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The former Seattle Seahawk will rotate into the offense with projected starter D'Andre Swift and fellow backup Kenneth Gainwell. While Swift has upside in this matchup due to his pass-catching ability, Penny is a […]

Raheem Mostert Can Be Started In A Pinch

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is listed atop the depth chart heading into Week 1 versus the Los Angeles Chargers. However, given Miami's focus on passing the ball as well as the presence of up-and-coming rookie De'Von Achane, Mostert is certainly not a must-start in fantasy football. Rather, fantasy managers should only start him […]

D'Andre Swift Swift Has RB2 Upside Against Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift will make his regular-season debut on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The former Detroit Lion is in line to start the matchup for Philadelphia as the lead back but will share snaps with Rashaad Penny and potentially Kenneth Gainwell. Swift is the top fantasy option […]

Tua Tagovailoa Has Top-12 Upside Thanks To Receivers, Matchup

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should be a top-12 fantasy option in Week 1. He's taking on a Los Angeles Chargers secondary that produced a 74.6 PFF grade last season and ranks 14th in the NFL (per PFF) heading into 2023. The unit isn't bad, but it's certainly not strong enough to consider sitting Tagovailoa […]

Chris Godwin Has WR2 Appeal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin put together his first-ever 100-plus reception season in 2022. The 27-year-old has developed tremendously since entering the league in 2017. Godwin and Mike Evans have become a dynamic duo in Tampa Bay over the last few seasons. However, it remains to be seen how that duo will play […]

Jalen Hurts A Top Tier Option In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will open the regular season on the road against the New England Patriots this Sunday. The 25-year-old finished as the QB1 in fantasy points scored per game last season and has a solid matchup in Week 1 of 2023. New England was middle of the pack regarding points allowed to […]

Steelers DST Offers Upside In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2023 campaign with a home matchup against a San Francisco 49ers offense that averaged over 26 points per game last season. Pittsburgh's defense was solid at home last year, limiting opponents to just over 18 points per contest while recording 1.5 takeaways and 2.4 sacks. The Steelers were extremely […]

Mike Evans Has WR3 Value For Opener

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans appears to be healthy heading into the Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The 30-year-old was dealing with a groin injury, but appears to have put that behind him. The superstar wideout is heading into the final year of his contract with no extension in sight. That […]

Rachaad White Has RB2 Upside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White appears to have claimed the lead back role on this offense. The 24-year-old is coming off a rookie season where he rushed for 481 yards, while also hauling in 50 receptions for an additional 290 yards through the air in 17 games. He did all that while being […]

Baker Mayfield Has Favorable Matchup In Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is set to make his team debut against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The former No. 1 overall pick has experienced some highs and lows early in his career. The hope is that a change of scenery will help Mayfield get back on track. The good news is that […]

Chris Boswell Not In Fantasy Consideration For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will begin his ninth NFL season with a home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Boswell has been steady for Pittsburgh throughout his career but was unreliable for fantasy purposes in 2022 as the Steelers' offense struggled to put up points. Although Boswell could be worth a look at some […]

Pat Freiermuth A Worthwhile Fantasy Option In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth has been productive through the first two seasons of his career and will look to build on a solid foundation in his third NFL campaign. His first chance to do so will come in a home contest against the San Francisco 49ers, who were stingy against opposing tight ends […]