Sam Darnold (QB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Darnold came down to Earth in Week 5 against the Eagles after beginning the season on fire. Coming into the week, Darnold had three straight games with at least a 67% completion percentage, 300 passing yards with four total rushing touchdowns. […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Looks To Continue Domination Over Penguins

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy will start the season opener on Tuesday against Pittsburgh. The 2019 Vezina Trophy winner is carrying a very strong 8-3-0 career record against the Penguins and he's nicely placed to improve it further, with Pittsburgh's star centermen Sidney Crosby (wrist) and Evgeni Malkin (knee) both unavailable. Vasilevskiy posted a […]

Nathan MacKinnon Won't Play On Wednesday

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon has been ruled out of Wednesday's season opener against Chicago. General manager Joe Sakic has admitted that MacKinnon tested positive for the coronavirus. Head coach Jared Bednar has also returned a positive test and will miss the season opener. MacKinnon is asymptomatic and Colorado hopes that he might be ready […]

Tim Patrick (WR, DEN) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (PPR) ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler on the IR, Patrick is locked in as the No. 2 receiver in Denver. He won't hold that role forever, but he's a solid flex option until Jeudy returns. The undrafted receiver out of Utah has hauled in 22-of-28 […]

Marcus Johansson OK To Go On Tuesday

Seattle Kraken forward Marcus Johansson has been cleared to play in the team's first-ever regular season game on Tuesday against the Golden Knights. Four Kraken players -- Calle Jarnkrok, Joonas Donskoi, Jared McCann and Jamie Oleksiak -- remain on the COVID-19 list. With the team short-handed, Johansson should feature heavily and he'll aim to bounce […]

Mattias Janmark Remains On COVID-19 List As Season Starts

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mattias Janmark won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's season opener against Seattle. The 28-year-old was added to the COVID-19 list at the start of the week and it's unknown when he will be ready to play. The former Dallas Star split last season between Chicago and Vegas, providing good depth […]

Philipp Grubauer Set To Start First Kraken Game

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer will be the starter in the team's first-ever regular-season game on Tuesday at Vegas. The German netminder was an elite goalie option in fantasy hockey last term while playing behind a very strong Colorado team and 2021-22 is set to be a completely different story for him, but Grubauer should […]

Jamison Crowder (WR, NYJ) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (PPR) ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Did you wake up early to watch the Jets and the Falcons play in London? I did, for some reason. Crowder's game wasn't impressive, as he caught just four passes for 24 yards, but his six targets were second on the […]

Robin Lehner Starts Against Seattle On Tuesday

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner will get the nod for Tuesday's clash with the new Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. The Swedish netminder logged only 19 games last season, with Marc-Andre Fleury showcasing top form, but the Flower is in Chicago now, and it gives Lehner a chance to make the crease his own. The […]

David Johnson (RB, HOU) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: David Johnson was targeted six times in Week 5, catching five for 46 yards. He was given just two carries and rushed for five yards on the ground. He's not likely to see a ton of carries moving forward, but he has the passing […]

Evan Rodrigues Fills Top-Six Role In Season Opener

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evan Rodrigues will start the season as the second-line center due to injuries to Sidney Crosby (wrist) and Evgeni Malkin (knee). He's joined on the line by Jason Zucker and Kasperi Kapanen for the season opener on Tuesday against Tampa. Jeff Carter will center the top line, which also features Danton Heinen […]

Carlos Hyde (RB, JAC) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carlos Hyde was part of the story in Week 5 because he had the biggest touch of the game for the Jaguars. He got a 4th-and-goal carry from the one-yard line in the fourth as the Jags attempted to make it a one-score […]

Jaret Patterson (RB, WAS) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Patterson accrued 3,884 rushing yards during his three collegiate seasons at Buffalo. That includes 2019 when he finished fifth among all backs in rushing yardage (1,799) and fourth in attempts (312). He was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent and […]

Kenny Gainwell (RB, PHI) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The recommendation to add Gainwell on all rosters has been consistent since he catapulted Boston Scott to seize the role as Philadelphia’s RB2. His ability to secure a respectable workload so quickly was unexpected. However, his ability to capitalize on his opportunity was not […]

Samaje Perine (RB, CIN) - Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perine was available in 98% of all leagues before Joe Mixon was sidelined (ankle sprain) near the conclusion of Cincinnati’s Week 4 matchup with Jacksonville. Perine functioned as the Bengals’ lead back during their final drive and was elevated to the primary targets on […]

Rob Gronkowski Misses Practice Once Again

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (ribs) missed practice for a second straight day Tuesday. Gronkowski is reportedly making progress, but the team won't know if he can play until after Wednesday's practice. The star tight end will have to at least get in a limited session to have a chance at suiting up […]

Tua Tagovailoa Designated To Return From IR

The Miami Dolphins have designated quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) to return from Injured Reserve. Tagovailoa is eligible to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6 this Sunday. The first-round signal-caller resumed throwing last week and did so again on Monday, so he's trending towards a return this weekend. The 23-year-old went 16-for-27 for 202 […]

Trey Lance Suffers Knee Sprain In Week 5

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (knee) suffered a left knee sprain in the Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in his first career NFL start. The injury is not expected to be a long-term issue, but Lance could be sidelined for a week or two. The good news is the 49ers have […]

Miguel Yajure Won't Play In Arizona Fall League

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Miguel Yajure (back) will not be competing in the Arizona Fall League this year. The 23-year-old sustained a back injury late in the regular season and the team is being cautious with him. The Pirates are anticipating that he will be able to make a full recovery prior to Spring Training […]

Cristian Pache Added To NLDS Roster

The Atlanta Braves called up outfielder Cristian Pache from Triple-A on Tuesday and added him to their NLDS roster. The move was made after the team placed outfielder Jorge Soler on the COVID-19 injured list. Soler will be out for a minimum of five days after testing positive for COVID-19. Pache is likely to serve […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Be Ready After Week 6 Bye

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) is "doing good," and the plan is for him to return to the starting job after the team's Week 6 bye. If healthy, Garoppolo is expected to be the starter in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance suffered […]

Stephen Vogt Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery

Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt (sports hernia) underwent surgery for a sports hernia, the team reports. The 36-year-old veteran had been sidelined since early September. He was originally placed on the injured list with a designation of hip inflammation. The Braves announced that they expect for him to be ready for Spring Training next year. […]

Walker Buehler To Start Game 4 Of NLDS

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler has been named the team's starter for Game 4 of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. The Dodgers are trailing 2-1 in the series and facing elimination, so it's no surprise that they are turning to one of their top arms, even though he'll be […]

Jake Meyers Exits Game 4 With An Injury

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (shoulder) was removed in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He suffered an injury while attempting to make a leaping catch on a home run off the bat of Gavin Sheets. It appeared to be a shoulder injury, but the team has yet to reveal […]

Guillermo Heredia Starting In Center Field On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia will be making his first start in the NLDS in Game 4 on Tuesday. He's playing center field and batting eighth in the lineup. The Braves were forced to shuffle some things around after Jorge Soler was placed on the COVID-19 injured list following a positive COVID test. The Braves […]

Dansby Swanson Leading Off In Game 4

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson will be the team's leadoff hitter in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Swanson has been primarily hitting out of the No. 8 spot in the lineup lately, so the move up to the leadoff spot is a big change for him. Jorge Soler had been the […]

Jorge Soler Tests Positive For COVID-19, Done For NLDS

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler tested positive for COVID-19 and the team placed him on the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. He will now miss a minimum of five days, potentially more. That means he's out for the remainder of the NLDS. He could also miss the start of the NLCS as well if the […]

Kadarius Toney Expects To Play In Week 6

New York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (ankle) says he expects to practice this week and be available for the team's Week 6 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Toney had a breakout performance against the Dallas Cowboys, catching 10 passes for 189 yards. He could once again be in for a huge role as […]

Bengals Place Trae Waynes On Injured Reserve

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Trae Waynes (hamstring) has been placed on injured reserve and will miss a minimum of three games as a result. Waynes leaves a hole at cornerback, as Eli Apple and Mike Hilton will likely both assume a bigger role on the defense. This leaves Chidobe Awuzie as the No. 1 corner, so […]