Giants Lineman Nick Gates Suffers Leg Fracture

New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Washington Football Team with a fractured leg. Gates had been starting at center for the team, but slid over to left guard for Thursday's game after the Giants had traded for Billy Price. New […]

Mekhi Becton Will Have Surgery On Wednesday

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) will surgery on Wednesday and is expected to miss four to eight weeks. One of the most promising young tackles in the NFL, Becton's extended absence will hurt the Jets offense, with both the passing game -- led by rookie quarterback Zach Wilson -- and the running game […]

Pat Freiermuth Could See An Expanded Role In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had a quiet game in his NFL debut in Week 1, catching his lone target for 24 yards. He could have a larger role in store for him this weekend as starting tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) popped up on the injury report on Thursday after missing practice. If […]

Vikings Defense Hurting Before Week 2

Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) and Anthony Barr (knee) and defensive end Everson Griffen (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. Kendricks and Griffen were added to the injury report on Thursday, while Barr has missed practice the last two days. Kendricks led the league in Week 1 with 15 tackles after he missed the […]

Week 2 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint

After Week 1 of the NFL season, fantasy managers might be panicking on some top players like Ezekiel Elliott, but it is important to realize that it is a long season. It would be nice to start the fantasy season on a tear, but it isn't the end of the world if players come out of […]

Chase Claypool A Boom/Bust WR3 In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned in a quiet outing by his standards in a Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills as he caught just three passes for 45 yards. The talented second-year wideout should be able to find more room to operate in a plus matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in […]

Salvador Perez Ties Record For Home Runs By Catcher

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez homered for the third consecutive game on Thursday. This one was a particularly notable homer as it was his 45th of the year. He is now tied with Reds legend Johnny Bench for the most home runs by a catcher in a single season. Bench set the mark over […]

Preston Williams Is A Full Participant On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Williams was limited on Wednesday, but appears to be headed in the right direction for his Week 2 matchup versus the Buffalo Bills. Dealing with a foot injury, Williams was inactive in Week 1. Even when he is healthy, he will […]

Tristan Vizcaino Dealing With Illness

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Tristan Vizcaino (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice with an illness. This is a late addition to the injury report for Vizcaino and more should provided about his status as the week goes on. Vizcaino made both of his extra points and both of his field goals with a […]

Jared Cook Has Favorable Matchup In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook will look to build off of a solid performance in Week 1 with a matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. The Cowboys defense got torched for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Rob Gronkowski in Week 1. Cook was targeted eight times by quarterback […]

Mychal Givens Saves Eighth Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Givens struck out two and walked two in the outing. The save was Givens' eighth in 10 opportunities this year. Overall, Givens has a 3-3 record, 2.85 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts over […]

Mike Williams Has Upside In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will look to build off of his strong Week 1 performance with a date against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. The big receiver caught eight of his 12 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown to open his season and more importantly looked healthy. The Cowboys got […]

Austin Ekeler Remains An RB1 In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler remains absent from the Week 2 injury report. Ekeler dealt with a hamstring injury in Week 1, but was able to suit up and went for 57 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, but surprisingly wasn't targeted in the pass game. In Week 2, Ekeler will go […]

Tyler Mahle Shuts Out Pirates Over Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an excellent start in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Mahle threw six shutout innings while allowing five hits, walking one, and striking out four. The veteran hurler picked up the win, improving his record to 12-5, to go along with a 3.59 ERA, 1.20 […]

Keenan Allen Primed For A Big Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen should once again play a big role in Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys. Allen has been a favorite of quarterback Justin Herbert and has become one of the more consistent options at the wide receiver position over the past year. Coming off of a nine-catch, 100-yard performance, […]

Week 2 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

Everything went according to plan in Week 1, right? No injuries to key pass rushers, no mysterious benching of a young WR without warning, and no goose eggs laid by defending MVPs? No late-night trips to a certain fast-food chain that tied you to your toilet and rendered you physically unable to claim Elijah Mitchell […]

Justin Herbert Draws Favorable Matchup In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will draw a favorable matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys defense in Week 2. Herbert drew a tough Washington Football Team defense in Week 1, but looked good and completed 26 of 40 passes for 265 yards and a touchdown with one interception. In his second year in the league, […]

Evan Engram Headlines Giants Inactive List In Week 2

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) headlines the team's inactive list in Week 2 versus the Washington Football Team. Engram was already ruled out earlier in the week with a calf injury, and his status for Week 3 remains unclear. Wide receiver Collin Johnson, cornerbacks Josh Jackson and Sam Beal and linebackers Justin […]

Antonio Gibson Officially Active For Week 2

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shoulder) will be active for Week 2 versus the New York Giants. Gibson made his way to the injury report this week with a shoulder injury, but was fully expected to suit up tonight and it's now official that he will. Gibson remains the main option in Washington's […]

Juwan Johnson Has Chance At Finding The End Zone Again

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson burst onto the scene with a two-touchdown performance against the Packers in Week 1. Johnson only saw three targets and was on the field for 12 snaps but made the most of his opportunity. The big tight end could be a factor in the red zone once again […]

DraftKings CFB DFS Lineup Picks: Daily Fantasy College Football (9/18/21 Early)

Our big slate on Saturday has 12 games that DraftKings picked out for us. All are FBS vs. FBS teams and we've got some big ones on here. We kick it off with Nebraska and Oklahoma playing for the first time in 11 years. CCU takes the mullets up to Buffalo. Miami welcomes Mel Tucker's […]

Adam Trautman A TE2 Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman gets a matchup against the Panthers in Week 2. Trautman led the Saints in targets in Week 1 against the Packers with six, though he delivered an underwhelming line of three receptions for 18 yards. The 24-year-old played 82 percent of the offensive snaps compared to fellow tight […]

Michael Chavis Starts Triple-A Rehab Stint Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Michael Chavis (elbow) will start a rehab assignment for Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported. The 22-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list two weeks ago with a right elbow strain. Chavis has only played in six games for the Pirates since being acquired at […]

Ronald Jones II The Starter In Name Only?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said earlier this week that running back Ronald Jones II would start in Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons, but how much stock should fantasy managers put in that statement? Arians also said on his weekly radio show that his top three running backs are "all starters." Based […]

Jesse Winker Could Return To Reds Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) could be back in the lineup on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported Thursday. Winker has been rehabbing with Triple-A Louisville as he bounces back from an intercostal strain that sidelined him back in August. The 28-year-old lefty was having his […]

Saquon Barkley Will Play Thursday Night

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (knee) will play on Thursday night against the Washington Football Team, according to a source. Barkley was questionable coming in, and he even admitted that two games in four days was not ideal after returning from a torn ACL in 2020. As expected, the 24-year-old was eased into […]

A.J. Brown Gets In A Full Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) returned to a full practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday. Brown had offseason surgery on his knees, so he will be monitored by the Titans early on. In the Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the 24-year-old played 52 of a possible 64 offensive snaps […]

Wander Franco Could Be Activated During Rays Homestand

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) could be activated off the injured list at some point over the team's current 10-game homestand. Manager Kevin Cash told the media he hasn't ruled out activating Franco on his first day of eligibility next Tuesday, but that he also thinks that would be too soon. The 20-year-old […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 5: English Premier League

Another great weekend last time out saw us bag five of seven bets over the two games. Wolves beat Watford to bag us a nice +136 winner, although we whiffed on the total corners and our prop bet of there being a penalty. But we made up for it with a sweep of all our […]

Jaguars Release Duke Johnson

The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Duke Johnson from their practice squad on Thursday. That didn't take long. The Jaguars added Johnson to their practice squad just last week. Even if he latches on with another organization relatively soon, he's unlikely to become a fantasy relevant name anytime soon. The Jaguars will move forward with […]