Danny Amendola Battles Hamstring Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) sustained a hamstring injury during the team's Week 2 loss to Cleveland. The ailment helps to clarify why Amendola saw just 12 snaps a week removed from an impressive five-catch performance in Week 1, which also included a touchdown. Brandin Cooks has emerged as the premier pass-catching weapon […]

Joaquin Buckley Returns To Form With Third-Round Win

Proving he can get it done with the knockout, Joaquin Buckley earned a third-round TKO victory over Antonio Arroyo in Saturday's UFC Vegas card. After a slow start in the first round when he absorbed everything Arroyo threw at him, Buckley picked it up in the second round, sending the battle into the third round […]

Zane Gonzalez Remains Panthers Kicker For Week 3

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez made his team debut during the Week 2 win over the Saints. While he accounted for eight points, he also had his 55-yard field goal attempt blocked and he missed an extra point. Head coach Matt Rhule reiterated Monday that Gonzalez would be the team's kicker moving forward, even if […]

Charlie Blackmon Collects A Pair Of Doubles On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one walk, and a strikeout in a 3-0 loss to the Nationals on Sunday. Blackmon was one of two Rockies' to collect multiple hits and he was the only one to notch an extra-base hit. Paolo Espino and company were locked in on the other […]

No Concerns About Christian McCaffrey's Health

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is healthy heading into Week 3 against the Texans. Head coach Matt Rhule said he has no concerns about McCaffrey's availability for Week 3, as the star halfback had to exit Sunday's game due to cramps. The All-Pro runner has handled his usual monster workload through two weeks, as […]

Baker Mayfield Has Sore Shoulder, No Cause For Week 3 Concern

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) appeared to sustain a potentially crushing injury when making a tackle during the team's Week 2 win over Houston. But after warming up on the sidelines and eventually making his way back onto the field, it should come with little surprise that Mayfield has been deemed a go moving […]

Jon Gray Takes Another Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took the loss on Sunday when he allowed two runs on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts over four innings in a 3-0 loss to the Nationals. Gray wasn't very efficient in this one, needing 70 pitches just to get through his four innings. He coughed up […]

Andy Dalton Still Bears Starting Quarterback When Healthy

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is facing at least a short-term absence in the wake of the news that he will undergo an MRI on Monday for what the team hopes is just a bone bruise. But despite the fact that Dalton's absence will pave the way for 2021 first-round pick Justin Fields to take […]

Nico Collins Dealing With "Pretty Significant" Shoulder Injury

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (shoulder) is dealing with a "pretty significant" injury, per Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. Collins injured his shoulder during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Browns and is technically considered day-to-day- though head coach David Culley didn't comment on the rookie wideout's status for Thursday night's game against the Panthers. […]

Josey Jewell To Miss Remainder Of 2021 Season

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell is set to miss the rest of the 2021 year after an MRI confirmed Monday that he sustained a torn pectoral muscle during the team's Week 2 win over Jacksonville. Jewell combined for four tackles -- two of which came for a loss -- prior to exit vs. the Jaguars. […]

Monday Night Football Starts and Sits: Lions vs Packers Matchups

Football fans were spoiled by a primetime game in Week 1 in a seemingly lopsided matchup between the Ravens and Raiders. On paper, it looked like the Ravens would run away with the game. What we got instead was a massive game from Darren Waller, clutch plays from Bryan Edwards in the final minute and […]

Deshaun Watson Will Remain Inactive

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will remain inactive in Week 3 after starter Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) has an uncertain status for Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Watson will continue to be a healthy scratch as he deals with his legal issues, meaning he is completely off the fantasy radar for the 2021 season. If […]

Taylor Heinicke (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: I'm writing this while looking at the list of eligible fantasy quarterbacks in Yahoo. As many as 15 are rostered in 75% of leagues or even more. It's slim pickings when it comes to quarterbacks, folks, so don't get too mad at Heinicke […]

Darius Slayton (WR, NYG) - Fantasy Football Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Something happened during the last seven days regarding the New York Giants. Going straight to the point: fantasy folks realized that Sterling Shepard, for the second consecutive season, is the receiver to roster among those playing for Big Blue--thus the rise in […]

X-Rays Negative On Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) received negative X-ray results on the bruised ribs he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. The sophomore exited the game early, and the Miami offense struggled in his absence. Luckily, it does not seem like something that will cause him to miss too much time, but it […]

Andy Dalton Not Believed To Have ACL, MCL Damage

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (knee) is scheduled to have an MRI on Monday after suffering an injury early in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. There is not believed to be an ACL tear or any MCL damage, and the initial diagnosis for the veteran is a bone bruise. This would be the best-case […]

Ben Roethlisberger Questions Play-Calling

When asked about certain formations in the offense in the Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said: "You'll have to ask coach Canada that. That's what he's calling, what we're going with. We got some really good football players that you want to get on the football field. […]

Anthony DeSclafani Takes Tough Loss Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani fell to 12-7 in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Braves. DeSclafani pitched 6 innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a two-run home run) and no walks with six strikeouts. Despite the loss, he has pitched very well all season and now has a 3.23 ERA and […]

Kyle Gibson Pitches Well Despite Loss On Sunday Night

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allowed three runs across 6 2/3 innings but suffered the loss on Sunday Night Baseball against the Mets. Gibson had allowed just two runs through six innings, but served up a home run to Jeff McNeil in the seventh inning which proved to be the difference in the game. […]

Carson Wentz Dealing With Injuries To Both Ankles

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (ankles) is dealing with injuries to both of his ankles, according to sources. He is undergoing tests on Monday to determine the severity of the sprains that he suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Wentz rolled his right ankle pretty bad in the fourth quarter […]

Andrew McCutchen Stays Cold With 0-For-4 Night Versus Mets

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen remained ice-cold by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a loss to the Mets on Sunday Night Baseball. McCutchen has struggled mightily as he has just three hits in his previous 22 at-bats and is batting just .196 through 16 games in September. Most of McCutchen's troubles can be blamed […]

Jared Walsh Singles, Scores A Run Sunday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 on Sunday with a run scored against the Oakland Athletics. The single helped the Angels score two runs to tie the game in the bottom of the ninth before ultimately losing in extras 3-2. After going cold in the middle of the year, he's looking to […]

Lou Trivino Earns Relief Win Sunday Versus Angels

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Lou Trivino was efficient on Sunday as he needed just 14 pitches to record five outs and earn the win in relief. Trivino was summoned in the ninth inning after Sergio Romo blew a two-run lead, in part thanks to some shoddy defense by Oakland. Trivino escaped the ninth and worked […]

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was sharp on the mound Sunday, striking out 10 in eight innings of work during the 3-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics. He allowed two runs on five hits, three walks and one home run as well. The outing ties his career-high for innings pitched in a […]

Sergio Romo Suffers Blown Save Sunday Versus Angels

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Sergio Romo took his fourth blown save of the season Sunday versus the Angels as the A's bullpen continues to limp to the finish line. To be fair, this one wasn't all on Romo as his defense let him down and one of his two runs was unearned. Still, he retired […]

Justin Tucker Converts Only Field-Goal Attempt In Week 2

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker went 1-for-1 in field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 in extra-point tries during Sunday's 36-35 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He drilled a 43-yard field goal in the second quarter to cut the Ravens deficit to 21-17. The Ravens kicker totaled six points in Sunday's win. He has now converted all […]

Devonta Freeman Rushes For 29 Yards in Ravens Debut

Baltimore Ravens running back Devonta Freeman rushed for 29 yards on two attempts in Sunday's 36-35 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game. The veteran signed with Ravens after the team lost running backs Gus Edwards (knee), J.K. Dobbins (knee), and […]

Harold Ramirez Drives In Four Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Harold Ramirez went 2-for-2 with a run scored and four RBI in Sunday's 11-1 win over the New York Yankees. Ramirez started the game with a two-run single in the first and then replicated that performance with another in the third inning. He has been a solid acquisition for the Tribe and […]

Jose Ramirez Has Monster Day Sunday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 4-for-4 with a solo home run, four runs scored, three RBI, and a walk. The only thing Ramirez did not do in this one was steal a base. He is now hitting .309 with four bombs and 10 RBI in September. While he is only hitting .265 on […]

Matt Chapman Homers In Win Over Angels On Sunday

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Angels on Sunday afternoon. The blast was Chapman's 26th of the season as he's had a decent season in the power department despite his batting average woes. The 28-year-old is batting just .222 this season thanks to […]