Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. Could Split Carries 50/50

The Los Angeles Rams backfield of running backs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. has been tough to predict through the first three weeks. Akers spent most of the first half of the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals on the sidelines, but then head coach Sean McVay leaned on him in the second […]

Joshua Palmer Should Remain Productive With Keenan Allen Back

ESPN's Lindsey Thiry believes that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer will remain a viable option when Keenan Allen (hamstring) returns from injury. Allen will return to being quarterback Justin Herbert's go-to target, but Herbert is expected to continue spreading the football around to include Palmer. The two established a strong rapport during training […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Stuck In Committee Backfield?

The Kansas City Chiefs still don't seem comfortable using running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in most third-down situations, and until they do, the Chiefs backfield is likely to remain a committee involving Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon and rookie Isiah Pacheco. However, CEH does have three touchdowns in the first three games, and while that pace is not […]

Romeo Doubs Now The Packers' No. 1 Receiver?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was raving about rookie wide receiver Romeo Doubs after the Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so Doubs could be in line for the No. 1 receiving role heading into Week 4 against the New England Patriots. Doubs' combination of route-running and athletic ability, combined with improving […]

Khalil Herbert Should Have More Consistent Workload

The Chicago Bears are going to need to lean on their running game while they work through issues with their passing attack, so running back Khalil Herbert will have ample opportunity for a consistent workload no matter how much time David Montgomery (ankle, knee) may miss. When Montgomery was injured in 2021, Herbert averaged 19.5 […]

Marquise Brown Should Remain Kyler Murray's Top Target

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown should remain quarterback Kyler Murray's No. 1 target moving forward, unless Brown is completely taken out of the game by an opposing defense, writes ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. Between Brown's ability and his relationship with Murray, he will continue to be the team's top playmaker in the passing game with […]

"Cooking With Gas" - Back 9 Bets Podcast (Episode 37)

Byron (@TheModelManiac) breaks down the PGA DFS slate for the Sanderson Farms Championship and shares his outright and matchup bets. This episode once again had a special focus on his sneaky favorite Korn Ferry Tour players who will be making their second PGA Tour starts this week. Be sure to subscribe to the Back 9 […]

Marquez Callaway's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway caught a four-yard touchdown in a Week 3 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Callaway has been active in all three games the Saints have played but his TD grab in Week 3 was his first catch of the season. Callaway was pressed into extra service in Week 3 […]

Tre'Quan Smith's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New Orleans wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith appeared in his first game of the 2022 season in Week 3, going for four catches and 105 yards in a loss to the Carolina Panthers. Smith was pressed into service after the team lost both Michael Thomas (toe) and Jarvis Landry (foot) to injuries. Smith will look for […]

Chris Olave's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave has been exceptional through the first three games of his NFL career. After a quiet Week 1, Olave has gone for 14 catches and 227 yards over his past two games. The rookie out of Ohio State will look to keep it going in Week 4 against the […]

Seahawks Defense Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

The Seattle Seahawks defense draws a difficult road matchup against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. The Lions have been excellent on offense so far in 2022, ranking second in the league with 31.7 points scored per game and third with 419.7 yards per game. Seattle's defense has not been a very strong unit in […]

Jason Myers' Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers has been accurate through his first three games of the season, hitting all four of his field goals and going 5-for-5 on extra points. Myers will look to remain perfect in a road game against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. The veteran kicker will enjoy the benefit of excellent […]

Tyler Lockett's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is leading his team with 21 catches and 211 yards through the first three games of the season. Lockett will look to stay hot in a Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Detroit's defense has been generous to opposing wide receivers in 2022, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points […]

DK Metcalf's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is coming off his most productive game of the season as he caught five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown in a Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Metcalf will look to keep it going in a Week 4 road matchup against the Detroit Lions. Detroit's defense […]

Kenneth Walker III's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III garnered six touches in a Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie running back finished the contest with 19 yards on three carries while adding three catches for 14 yards. Walker was only on the field for nine snaps in the contest, meaning he got a […]

Rashaad Penny's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has gotten off to a slow start in 2022. Penny has 141 yards on 32 carries through three games while still looking for his first touchdown. He will head on the road to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Detroit's defense has struggled to contain opposing running […]

Geno Smith's Week 4 Outlook For Fantasy Football

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will head on the road to face off against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. Smith has been solid through three games this season, throwing for 717 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions so far. He draws a plus matchup against a Detroit defense that is allowing the third-most fantasy […]

Joe Mixon Gets In Full Practice Tuesday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) got in a full practice on Tuesday, according to the team's official injury report. Mixon left his team's Week 3 game against the New York Jets early with the injury but it appears that he will be available for the Bengals' Week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins […]

Titans Sign Le'Raven Clark Tuesday

The Tennessee Titans signed offensive lineman Le'Raven Clark off the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on Tuesday. Clark will give the team some more offensive line depth after it was announced that left tackle Taylor Lewan (knee) will miss the rest of the 2022 season. Starting in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, Dennis Daley will […]

D.J. Reader To Miss Extended Period Of Time

Initial tests revealed that Cincinnati Bengals star defensive tackle D.J. Reader (knee) will miss an extended period of time after suffering a knee injury in the Week 3 win over the New York Jets, according to a source. His injury isn't season-ending, but the Bengals will be without him for a while, starting this Thursday […]

Lions Put Tracy Walker On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions placed safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) on season-ending Injured Reserve after he suffered a torn Achilles in the Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. "That's a significant loss for multiple reasons," head coach Dan Campbell said. "Since I walked in the door last year, he's been all in. He's one of our […]

Should I Add Zay Jones After His Week 3 Performance?

The Jacksonville Jaguars entered the 2022 season with a murky pecking order in the wide receiver room. After Marvin Jones led the team in 2021 with 832 receiving yards, the Jaguars overhauled the position in the offseason, signing Christian Kirk and Zay Jones to hefty contracts. While Marvin Jones is still there, they let go of […]

Calvin Petersen Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen is considered day-to-day after he exited Monday's preseason game against Vegas with a lower-body injury. Petersen started the game but left after the opening period. He allowed one goal on 11 shots in an eventual 2-1 overtime victory. Pheonix Copley impressed after taking over from Petersen, saving all 30 […]

Myles Garrett Uncertain For Week 4

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (biceps, shoulder) has suffered multiple injuries following a car accident on Monday. The 26-year-old has suffered a shoulder sprain and biceps strain, in addition to lacerations. These are considered minor injuries in what was a scary accident. However, it's uncertain if Garrett will be able to suit up for […]

Jeff Carter Listed As Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Penguins center Jeff Carter is nursing an upper-body injury and is considered day-to-day. The veteran wasn't able to suit up for preseason action against Columbus at the weekend and he will also miss Tuesday's match against Detroit. Carter had his most productive season since 2016-17 last year with 45 points, scoring 19 goals and […]

Alvin Kamara Should Bounce Back Versus Vikings

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is having a slow start to the season, but should be able to turn it around in Week 4. He's heading into a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings who have struggled to slow down opposing running backs. Through three games, the Vikings defense has allowed the fourth-most fantasy […]

Jameis Winston Is A Risky Option For Week 4

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has struggled through the first three weeks of the regular season. Despite that, head coach Dennis Allen plans on sticking with Winston through the rough times. Honestly, the Saints don't have many better options with Andy Dalton and Taysom Hill as the other choices at quarterback. Winston has four […]

Ilya Mikheyev Week-To-Week With A Lower-Body Injury

Vancouver Canucks winger Ilya Mikheyev is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury after getting hurt in a preseason game against Calgary over the weekend. The 27-year-old Russian was hit awkwardly into the boards and left midway through the game. Mikheyev was skating in his first Canucks game after earning himself a nice four-year, $19 million […]

MacKenzie Gore On Track To Make One Start For Nats

Washington Nationals rookie left-hander MacKenzie Gore (elbow) is back at Nationals Park on Tuesday after his minor league rehab start for Triple-A Rochester on Monday night. Gore felt really good about his first three innings, but he fatigued in the fourth frame and allowed six runs on three homers in all. He is going to […]

Michael Kopech Unlikely To Pitch Again This Year

Chicago White Sox interim manager Miguel Cairo thinks that right-hander Michael Kopech (shoulder) is unlikely to pitch again this season with the team eliminated from postseason contention. There are only nine games left in the season for the White Sox, and it doesn't make sense to rush Kopech back with nothing left to play for. […]