William Byron In Real Trouble At Bristol

William Byron may be that one driver who just gets into trouble early in the playoff chase and never quite climbs out. This is the third year where he is up against it. Last year, he did not get to the Round of 12. Bristol does not help matters this year. The Hendrick Motorsports Racing […]

Brandon Marsh Hitting Leadoff On Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh is batting leadoff against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on Thursday. It'll be a tough matchup with Lopez on the mound, but Marsh is hitting .333 with a .362 on-base percentage, two home runs, and a stolen base in his last 69 plate appearances dating back […]

Tyler Reddick A Coin Flip At Bristol

Tyler Reddick has two races on the big stage at Bristol. In the first race he crashed out but in the second one, Reddick contended and finished fourth. That was the summer Bristol race as well. The Richard Childress Racing driver is currently 14th in the playoff chase and needs help to advance along with […]

Yasmani Grandal Isn't Starting On Thursday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal isn't in Thursday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Alex Cobb. Grandal has been one of fantasy baseball's most productive catchers when healthy this season, especially in leagues where on-base percentage is part of the scoring. The veteran is batting .237 with a .416 on-base percentage and […]

Yoan Moncada On The Bench Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada isn't starting on Thursday. The White Sox will take on the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Alex Cobb but will do so with one of their best hitters in Moncada on the bench. The 26-year-old is batting .269 with a .380 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and three […]

Yan Gomes Isn't In Thursday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics catcher Yan Gomes is on the bench for Thursday's matchup with the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter Daniel Lynch. Gomes is batting .255 with a .299 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 331 plate appearances this season. Instead, it'll be Sean Murphy starting behind the plate against the Royals. Murphy is […]

Aric Almirola On The Bubble As Bristol Looms

Aric Almirola is just a few points ahead of Kurt Busch and Alex Bowman as Bristol beckons on Saturday night. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver finished fifth the last time this race was held on a non-dirt surface. Almirola must stay out of trouble. In two of the last four races, he did not. As a […]

Tony Gravely Hoping For Three-Fight Winning Streak

Looking for a three-fight winning streak in the UFC like his opponent, Tony Gravely (21-6) will face Nate Maness in the battle of two young fighters. A strong striker, nine of Gravely's 21 career professional wins have come by knockout/TKO along with nine more wins coming by decision. DraftKings sees Gravely as the sizeable favorite […]

Alex Bowman Has A Chance For Bristol Success

Alex Bowman is right around the Round of 12 bubble. He needs a very good result to avoid elimination. The crazy thing is Bowman has never led a lap on the Bristol track when it has been an asphalt course. Yet, there is something about this third race of the playoff chase that makes one […]

Elijah Moore An Avoidable Option Against New England

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore was quiet during his NFL debut versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. He caught one of his four targets and didn't look comfortable in the loss to Carolina. The Jets are getting healthy at wideout, which means Moore could fall on the depth chart. Also, the New […]

Nate Maness Looking For His Third Straight Win

Off to an impressive start in his UFC career, Nate Maness (13-1) will look to go 3-0 in the Octagon when he faces Tony Gravely on the main card of UFC Vegas 37 this Saturday. After a loss in the middle of 2019, Maness has won his last three in a row, including his last […]

Brad Keselowski Not An Easy Choice At Bristol

Brad Keselowski won last year at Bristol and has led 40 or more laps in five of his last six races there. The summer race in 2020 was a mess as Keselowski sustained damage from a couple of wrecks and never was a factor. When his car is good, the Team Penske driver performs pretty […]

Corey Davis Has Tough Matchup In Week 2

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis shined in the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He was asked to be the No. 1 receiver with Jamison Crowder (COVID) sidelined last week. Davis hauled in five of his seven targets for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener. That is unlikely going […]

Kyle Busch Needs To Finish Well At Bristol

Kyle Busch is a bit up against it. Only a handful of points separate tenth (where he is) from 14th in the Chase. The ninth-place finish at Richmond helped but he likely needs another top-ten to seal advancing into the Round of 12. The No. 18 car is more than capable of that result. The […]

Braxton Berrios Unlikely To Replicate Week 1 Performance

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios surprised many with his performance in Week 1. He hauled in five of his seven targets for 51 yards in the loss to the Carolina Panthers. That being said, he was a fairly popular option on the waiver wire after that game. Although, fantasy managers should be careful […]

Kevin Harvick Excels On Bristol Track

Every drive has some mixed-bag results at Bristol, and Kevin Harvick knows that quite well. That being said, the Stewart-Haas Racing driver did take the checkered flag last summer on the track, and he led 226 laps to boot. The No. 4 car has the ability to get on a roll at the 0.533-mile course, […]

Antonio Arroyo Hoping To Avoid Three-Fight Losing Streak

Winless in his last two bouts and hoping to avoid a three-fight losing streak, Antonio Arroyo (9-4) will step into the Octagon for the first time in nine months when he takes on the deadly knockout striker in Joaquin Buckley. Prior to his two losses, Arroyo was riding an impressive five-fight winning streak, including four […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Will Attempt To Rehab Hip Without Surgery

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) will attempt to rehab his right hip subluxation without surgery for now after he underwent a battery of tests and sought several expert opinions, according to sources. He is expected to miss around eight weeks. It remains to be seen how the 38-year-old's rehab goes, but the Washington […]

Michael Carter Is One To Avoid In Week 2

New York Jets running back Michael Carter made his NFL debut against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. However, most people who didn't watch the game or follow the Jets probably knew that. He rushed four times for six yards and caught one pass for 14 yards through the air. Honestly, it's a bit surprising […]

The King's Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings And Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 2 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to the season opener. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout […]

Ryan Blaney May Struggle At Bristol

There is a little cause for concern when it comes to Ryan Blaney at Bristol on Saturday night. For one, his last three races on the track have been shaky to say the least. The odd part is the race he crashed out, the Team Penske driver was running the best he ever had. As […]

Ty Johnson Avoidable Against New England

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson didn't find much success during the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers. He rushed four times for 15 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards. Johnson wasn't involved as much in the offense as many probably expected going into the season. The Jets were expected to […]

Darius Leonard To Miss Another Practice

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle, illness) will not practice on Thursday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. Leonard is looking very questionable to play in Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams after he disappointed with only five tackles and a forced fumble in the season-opening loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Most fantasy managers are […]

Christopher Bell A Long Shot On Bristol Asphalt

Christopher Bell in a better car setup could be an intriguing storyline on Saturday, as he did finish ninth in the first race at Bristol last year. There is not a ton of history to go on, but the Joe Gibbs Racing driver did finish third at Richmond last week and could enjoy a good […]

Tevin Coleman Not Trustworthy Versus Patriots

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman was the clear cut No. 1 back during the Week 1 matchup with the Carolina Panthers. Sadly, Coleman wasn't able to do much damage on the ground. He finished with nine attempts for 24 yards on the ground. He'll get an easier matchup versus the New England Patriots […]

Will Fuller Not Spotted At Practice Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller was not spotted during the media viewing portion of practice on Thursday. Fuller was present at practice on Wednesday, so it's unclear why he wasn't on the field on Thursday after finishing up his six-game suspension in the Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. DeVante Parker (seven) […]

Kyle Larson Can Contend At Bristol

Kyle Larson has little to race for as he has already advanced to the Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoff chase. However, the Hendricks Motorsports Racing driver is wired differently compared to most racers. He wants to win and in any way possible. That was on full display two weeks ago at Darlington and […]

Zach Wilson Unlikely To Succeed In Week 2

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was able to hold his own during his NFL debut last week. However, things aren't going to get easier for Wilson versus the New England Patriots defense in Week 2. A secondary that allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. It's also worth noting that superstar tackle […]

Jets Activate Jamison Crowder From COVID-19 List

The New York Jets activated wide receiver Jamison Crowder from the COVID-19 list on Thursday. After missing the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Carolina Panthers, both Crowder and Keelan Cole (knee) could return to face the New England Patriots in Week 2. Their likely return is bad news for rookie Elijah Moore and Braxton […]

Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 2

Welcome fantasy friends and foes to the first weekly edition of 2021 Fantasy Football Trade Targets and Avoids. I will provide weekly advice on which players you can profit from by "buying low" and when to take the opportunity to "sell high" on players to gain the best return on investment. After a wild Week […]