Russell Gage Will Play On Sunday Night

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) will play on Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Gage had been questionable heading into this one. However, with Chris Godwin (knee) also active, Tom Brady will have a plethora of options to throw to. While the presence of Godwin, Mike Evans, and Julio Jones could certainly […]

Michael Thomas Scores Twice In Win

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas started slowly in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. However, the former Ohio State Buckeye was critical in the Saints' comeback victory. Thomas scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, including a score with under four minutes left in the game. Despite facing a talented Atlanta […]

Kyle Rudolph Inactive Versus Dallas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kyle Rudolph is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Dallas. The Bucs are high on Cameron Brate and Cade Otton, so both men figure to get some targets from Tom Brady in the opener. Unfortunately for them, Chris Godwin (knee) is active, so their outlook for Week 1 isn't as bright […]

Alvin Kamara Quiet In Week 1

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was disappointing in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. The veteran running back had only nine rushing attempts for 39 yards in the win. He was also limited in the passing game, catching three of his four targets for only seven yards. While the lack of […]

Jason Sanders Achieves Perfection In Week 1

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders went 2-for-2 on extra points and 2-for-2 on field goals during the team's Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. His two field goals came from 43 and 49 yards out. As long as he can continue to be accurate, the Dolphins have a strong enough offense to support […]

Greg Zuerlein Misses Two Kicks In Week 1

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein missed two of his kicks in his Jets debut, a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Zuerlein tried two field goals, making one and missing the other, and missed his only extra point attempt. Both of Zuerlein's field goal attempts came from 45 yards out, he made one […]

Jalen Tolbert A Healthy Scratch For Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert won't play in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie is a healthy scratch, and with Michael Gallup (knee) also out, the team will be missing some pivotal pieces on the receiving end. Still, Dak Prescott will have plenty to work with, as the veteran will likely […]

Dolphins Defense Forces Three Turnovers, Scores Touchdown

The Miami Dolphins defense left its mark in Week 1, tallying two fumble recoveries, one interception and one touchdown while defeating the New England Patriots. Brandon Jones and Kader Kohou forced fumbles while Melvin Ingram and Jaelan Phillips tallied recoveries. Ingram's recovery turned into a two-yard scoop-and-score, giving Miami a defensive touchdown. Additionally, Jevon Holland […]

Jameis Winston Throws Two Touchdowns In Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston completed 67.7% of his passes in the Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons. More importantly, the former top draft pick had two passing touchdowns and zero interceptions in the win. Winston spread the ball around, completing at least one pass to eight different receivers. Furthermore, the former Florida […]

Tyler Conklin Scores A Touchdown In A Week 1 Loss

New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin scored the only Jets touchdown in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Conklin was targeted seven times, making four catches for 14 yards and the one score. His touchdown was a three-yard score at the end of the fourth quarter, deep into garbage time. With plenty […]

Raheem Mostert Registers Six Touches Sunday

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert rushed five times for 16 yards against the New England Patriots on Sunday. He also hauled in his lone target for 16 yards through the air. The veteran back is the clear No. 2 behind Chase Edmonds in both the running and passing game. He's a fine insurance option […]

Chase Edmonds Gets Involved As Receiver In Week 1

Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds rushed 12 times for 25 yards against the New England Patriots in Week 1. He also hauled in all four of his target for an additional 40 yards through the air. While Edmonds' performance on the ground was certainly disappointing, he made up for it with a good effort […]

Buccaneers vs. Cowboys Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Rachaad White, Dalton Schultz, Chris Godwin, Tony Pollard, Jalen Tolbert

Welcome to Week 1 and Sunday Night Football! Fellow RotoBallers -- it was a long off-season, but we finally made it. Below you will find our matchups analysis for the Sunday Night Football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Read our fantasy football breakdowns for this game -- the recommended starts, […]

Chris Godwin Active For Sunday Night Football

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Under normal circumstances, Godwin would be a lock in all fantasy formats. However, considering he's coming off an ACL tear from last season, there's a chance he'll be on a snap count. Yet, the veteran still has […]

Tyreek Hill Commands A Dozen Targets Sunday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill totaled 12 targets, eight catches and 94 yards in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. He led the team in all three of those categories. Hill was the clear No. 1 receiving option in the Miami offense and has quickly earned quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's trust. He should be […]

Braxton Berrios Makes Five Catches In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios was targeted six times in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, making five catches for 37 yards. Jets quarterback Joe Flacco, constantly under duress throughout the game, attempted 59 passes in this one, so there may be fewer targets to go around in other games. Still, […]

Jaylen Waddle Finds End Zone In Season Opener

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle turned five targets into four catches, 69 yards, and one touchdown during a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. He was the clear No. 2 option behind Tyreek Hill, but he still turned in an impressive performance that put him in the WR2 territory this […]

Elijah Moore Catches Five Passes In A Week 1 Loss

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore made five catches in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Moore was targeted on seven of quarterback Joe Flacco's 59 pass attempts, and gained a total of 49 yards on his five grabs. Flacco missed Moore when he was open twice in this game, so he […]

Garrett Wilson Catches Four Passes In His NFL Debut

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson made four catches in his first NFL game, a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Wilson was targeted eight times, with his four catches totaling 52 yards. Due to negative game script from almost the first whistle, Jets quarterback Joe Flacco ended up attempting 59 passes. […]

Brandon Bolden Won't Return In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders running back Brandon Bolden (hamstring) won't return to the Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bolden only had three carries for seven yards on the ground. However, he made some noise by accumulating two catches for 21 yards and a touchdown, pulling in an 18-yard pass from Derek Carr early […]

Mike Gesicki Underwhelms In Week 1 Outing

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in his lone target for just one yard during a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday. His lack of involvement wasn't a major surprise considering Miami's weapons and New England's strong safety room, but his final stat line was still lower than expected. Next […]

Curtis Samuel Leads Commanders In Receptions

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel caught eight out of 11 targets for 55 yards and a touchdown, along with four rushes for 17 yards in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 26-year-old had a strong performance as he showed his skillset as a receiver and runner. Coming off of a season where he rarely saw […]

The Carson Wentz Experience On Full Display In Week 1

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz went 27-for-41 for 313 yards along with four touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. During his regular season debut, the former second overall pick put fans through a rollercoaster of emotions. Wentz started solid but managed to throw back-to-back interceptions at the beginning of the fourth quarter. […]

Younghoe Koo Makes Four Field Goals In Loss

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo made four-of-five field goal attempts in Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints. The veteran scored 18 fantasy points in the loss. Koo made both of his field goal attempts from inside the 50-yard line. The veteran also made two of three attempts from beyond 50 yards. Furthermore, his only […]

Antonio Gibson Leads Commanders In Receiving

Washington Commanders running back Antonio Gibson had 14 carries for 58 yards and seven receptions for 72 yards in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 24-year-old tuned out the doubters as his 130 total yards significantly influenced Washington's first win of the season. Gibson's heavier use as a receiver could spell good things to come once Brian […]

Falcons Defense Forces One Turnover In Loss

The Atlanta Falcons defense had an up-and-down Week 1 performance against the New Orleans Saints. Grady Jarrett led the way for the Falcons as he accounted for 1.5 of the team's four sacks in the loss. Atlanta also forced a Mark Ingram fumble late in the third quarter. However, the defense as a whole struggled. […]

Jahan Dotson Catches Two Touchdowns in Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught three out of five targets for 40 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The rookie had an impressive debut as he caught Washington's second touchdown of the day in the second quarter and then caught the game-winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The 22-year-old […]

Terry McLaurin Finds The End Zone In Week 1

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught two out of four targets for 58 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fourth-year receiver was having a quiet game as he entered the fourth quarter with just one catch for nine yards. Then, to the relief of fans and fantasy managers alike, McLaurin […]

Corey Davis Leads The Jets Receivers In Week 1

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis led all Jets wide receivers in catches, targets, and yards in a Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Davis was targeted nine times, catching six of them for 77 yards. Davis was in on most two-wide receiver sets, which bodes well for his fantasy prospects moving forward. […]

Tua Tagovailoa Leads Dolphins To Week 1 Victory

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed 23 of 33 passes for 270 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during a Week 1 victory over the New England Patriots. He didn't have a great fantasy performance, but he did his job by limiting turnovers and leading Miami to a 1-0 record. Most importantly, we now have […]