Michael Thomas Still On Track For Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) was present at the team's closed walk-through practice on Monday, another positive sign that he remains on track to play in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. Thomas is over the ankle issues that caused him to miss all of last season, but a lingering hamstring injury […]

Pessimism Surrounding Lamar Jackson's Extension Talks

There is a measure of pessimism around Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's contract-extension negotiations with Week 1 of the regular season rapidly approaching this weekend. It appears more likely that, barring a last-minute shift in talks, Jackson will play the 2022 season under the one remaining year left on his current deal, according to one […]

Zach Wilson Won't Be Ready Until Week 4

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said it's likely that the earliest quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) will be available is Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jets already announced veteran Joe Flacco as their starter for the Week 1 regular season opener, and he'll presumably start at least the first three games with […]

Matt Gay - Week 1 Fantasy Outlook

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay opens his 2022 season with a tough fantasy matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that was tough to score on last season. The Bills allowed the fewest touchdowns and the eighth-fewest field goals per game in 2021. Overall, opposing kickers only scored 5.6 points per game against the formidable Buffalo […]

Joe Flacco To Start In Week 1

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco will start in Week 1 on Sunday against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens, according to sources. Regular starter Zach Wilson (knee) is progressing well, but he's not quite ready to return. With Wilson not available until Week 4, the Jets will roll with the 37-year-old Flacco until then. […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Sitting In Game 1

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader against the New York Mets on Wednesday. It will be a normal day of rest for the 25-year-old third baseman, but expect to see him return for the nightcap. In his return to the lineup on Tuesday, […]

David Robertson Picks Up A Win Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson was credited with the win on Tuesday in the 3-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. It was his fourth win of the season. Robertson tossed a scoreless ninth frame while allowing one hit, walking two and striking out one. It wasn't the most pristine outing for the 37-year-old veteran, […]

Ian Kennedy Blows Save Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Ian Kennedy blew another save chance in the 6-5 loss to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Kennedy allowed two earned runs on two hits while walking two and striking out none in two-thirds of an inning to blow his sixth save of the season. It was also the 37-year-old right-handed […]

Max Muncy Hits Two Homers Against Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy went off in the 6-3 win over the division-rival San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored to do most of the damage for the Blue. It was a welcomed performance from the 32-year-old, who […]

Aaron Nola Racks Up 10 K's In No-Decision

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola reached the 200-strikeout mark on Tuesday in a no-decision against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. In 6 2/3 innings of work, Nola allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out 10 and walking only two. The outing was the 29-year-old's 16th quality start of the season, and […]

Nate Diaz Could Ride Off Into The Sunset With A Huge Win

Nate Diaz (20-13) has been a part of the UFC since 2007, when he appeared on TUF 5. Since then, Diaz has assumed the title of fan favorite and is known for spectacular submissions and hard-nosed fights. In the main event of UFC 279 against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev on Saturday, Diaz can ride off […]

Khamzat Chimaev Set For Main-Event Showing

One of the sport's hottest rising stars returns to action, this time in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday when Khamzat Chimaev (11-0) faces future Hall of Famer Nate Diaz. Chimaev has blown up on the UFC scene, running through all of his competition. He proved his toughness and durability in his last […]

Tyler Wells Activated And Starting Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Tyler Wells (oblique) is being activated from the 15-day injured list and will start on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wells only threw 31 pitches in his minor league rehab start, so there's a good chance he won't have a long leash against a tough opponent in his first start […]

Tony Ferguson Returns To Action In Co-Main Event Saturday

The last couple of years, both in and out of the Octagon, have been tough for former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (25-7), but he finds himself with a huge rebound opportunity Saturday when he steps into the cage at welterweight in the co-main event of UFC 279. Winless in his last four outings, […]

Starling Marte Out In Game 1 Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Tuesday and is undergoing tests, but skipper Buck Showalter said, "so far, so good." It appears that the 33-year-old […]

Li Jingliang Given Big Spotlight In Co-Main Event

China Top Team's Li Jingliang (19-7) has slowly been making his way up the UFC's welterweight ladder and will have a huge opportunity in the co-main event of UFC 279 against a former lightweight champion to continue that rise on Saturday. Jingliang has won two of his last three fights, with his loss coming to […]

Max Scherzer Going On Injured List

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer (oblique) is going on the 15-day injured list and won't make his next scheduled start on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Scherzer had to be pulled early from his last start on Saturday with what manager Buck Showalter called fatigue in his left side. The good news is […]

Daniel Rodriguez Can Earn His Fourth Straight Win Saturday

Daniel Rodriguez (16-2) has a huge opportunity to make waves in the UFC's welterweight division when he faces Kevin Holland, potentially his toughest task to date, on Saturday. Rodriguez has displayed finishing ability throughout his career, with 12 of his 16 wins coming via the finish -- eight via knockout/TKO. Three of his six UFC […]

Tyler Higbee - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee could see his role in the Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills increased with No. 3 receiver Van Jefferson (knee) ruled out for the game already. "The Rams could also go with more two-tight end packages with Tyler Higbee and Brycen Hopkins, making up for the loss […]

Kevin Holland Can Earn Third Straight Victory

After back-to-back losses for the first time in his UFC career, Kevin Holland (23-7) has turned it around by winning back-to-back matchups in his last two appearances. With 2022 being a much better year for Holland, both of his victories have come by finish, one by knockout/TKO and one by D'Arce choke. DraftKings sees Holland […]

Macy Chiasson Has A Chance For A Huge Victory

Louisiana-born Macy Chiasson (8-2) will step onto the main-card stage of UFC 279 on Saturday against an extremely tough opponent in dangerous striker Irene Aldana. With the majority of her professional career taking place in the UFC (6-2), Chiasson has experience against dangerous foes. The TUF 28 winner has earned finishes in half of her […]

Irene Aldana Looking For Back-To-Back Wins

Women will take to the main stage of UFC 279 on Saturday, when Irene Aldana (13-6) steps into the Octagon looking to earn back-to-back wins and her fourth win in five contests. Aldana has proven to be a dangerous finisher, with 10 of her 13 career wins coming via the finish -- seven coming by […]

Boom or Bust Quarterbacks for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

Fantasy football draft season is here. Wise managers will peruse the quarterback crop, identifying players who might be steals at their current ADP and turn into potential league-winners. After all, drafts and leagues can be won by finding players poised for huge breakout seasons. Entering 2022, the quarterback position remains flashy. Fantasy managers must find […]

Ion Cutelaba Facing Tough Opponent Saturday

With only one win since 2019, Ion Cutelaba (16-7-1) will look to rebound from his most recent outing when he faces Johnny Walker in the main-card opener at light heavyweight on Saturday. A dangerous striker like his opponent, 12 of Cutelaba's 16 career wins have come by knockout/TKO. DraftKings sees Cutelaba as the sizeable favorite […]

Undervalued and Overvalued Tight Ends for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

As we all know the tight end pool is shallow. There are the top 10 and then it is a free for all. This is especially true when you are drafting. If you are not lucky enough to get the one of the top 10 projected tight ends (especially in PPR leagues) what are you […]

Allen Robinson II - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Allen Robinson II will play his first game ever with a superstar quarterback throwing him the ball on Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson has had three 1,000-yard seasons in his eight years in Jacksonville and Chicago, where QBs like Blake Bortles, Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles, Andy Dalton and […]

Cooper Kupp - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp enters the 2022 season with the goal of "being bigger, stronger, faster… just being a better football player than you were the year before." He'll get his first shot in the NFL's kickoff game on Thursday night against a tough Buffalo Bills pass defense that held opposing receivers […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. has returned to practice after missing some time with a "soft-tissue" injury this summer. Henderson's expected workload this season is up in the air. Last season, the 25-year-old rushed for 688 yards on 149 carries and scored eight total touchdowns, starting while Cam Akers was injured. Then Henderson […]

Cam Akers - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers is confident about his health going into his Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. "I know I'm healthy," Akers told The Orange County Register. Akers returned incredibly quickly from an Achilles tear suffered in the summer of 2021 and rushed for 172 yards on 67 carries in the […]

Matthew Stafford - Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford opens the season with a tough matchup against a Buffalo Bills defense that allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs last season. The Bills defense ranked first against the pass, allowing the least passing yards and fewest touchdowns, while picking off the fourth most passes per game. The offseason […]