Diontae Johnson Finds End Zone Vs. Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson caught his team's lone touchdown in a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Johnson wound up catching five of 10 targets for 36 yards and the score in the comeback win over Buffalo. His 10 targets led the way as he finished with two more than […]

Michael Carter Has A Lackluster NFL Debut

New York Jets running back Michael Carter made his regular season debut against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The fourth round rookie failed to find any room to run in the loss to Carolina. He rushed four times for six yards and hauled in one reception for 14 yards. Carter has some dynasty upside, […]

Tyreek Hill Dominates In Week 1 With 197 Yards

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill dominated in Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. The Cheetah was targeted 15 times on the afternoon and came up with 11 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown. His lone touchdown went for 73 yards and played a big role in the Chiefs comeback. Along with tight […]

Tee Higgins Plays Well In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins put on a stellar showing during the Week 1 win over the Minnesota Vikings, finishing with four catches for 58 yards and a score. The sophomore's touchdown came off a two-yard pass from Joe Burrow late in the second quarter, and he appears to have picked up right where […]

Ty Johnson Fails To Capitalize Versus Panthers

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson is expected to be a dual-threat option for this offense in 2021. However, he is stuck in a three-back committee with Tevin Coleman and Michael Carter. On Sunday, Johnson rushed four times for 15 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards in the loss to the Carolina […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Leads Chiefs Backfield In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed 14 times for 43 yards in Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. The sophomore runner also caught all three of his targets for 29 yards. CEH got his fair share of touches in this contest, but he was unable to find the end zone. With the Chiefs […]

Brandon Nimmo Progressing Well

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) is progressing fast after injuring his leg and landing on the 10-day injured list on September 4. According to Anthony DiComo, Nimmo has been sprinting and hitting on the field. He's eligible to be activated on Wednesday, but the team might wait until the weekend to bring him […]

Breshad Perriman A Healthy Scratch In Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Breshad Perriman will be a healthy inactive for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Perriman is clearly buried on the team's receiver depth chart after being claimed off waivers before the season. Allen Robinson II and Darnell Mooney will be the top two receivers, but […]

Ja’Marr Chase Finds The End Zone In Debut

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase finished with a team-high five catches for 101 yards and a touchdown during the overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The rookie also led the way in targets for his club with seven, and his score of the day came off a 50-yard toss from former collegiate […]

Patrick Mahomes Shines In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shined in a Week 1 victory versus the Cleveland Browns. Mahomes was 27-for-33 on the afternoon and tossed three touchdowns. He also chipped in with five rushes for 18 yards and a touchdown. Two of his touchdown passes were to tight end Travis Kelce and the other was a […]

Tevin Coleman Looks Awful In Week 1

New York Jets running back Tevin Coleman was unable to find any room to run during the Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The veteran back was named the lead back heading into the regular season. However, he managed just 27 yards on nine attempts during Sunday's loss. All three of the backs in […]

Matt Prater Makes The Most Of His PAT Attempts

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater came into Week 1 as an appealing option in what could have been a high-scoring game. The Cardinals won 38-13 against the Tennessee Titans, with quarterback Kyler Murray notching a total of five touchdowns. Prater made a 34-yard field goal, missed a field goal from 40-plus yards out. He was able […]

Jack Doyle Leads Colts Tight Ends In Targets In Week 1 Loss

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle led the team in tight end targets, catching three of four passes for 21 yards in a 28-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Doyle is the veteran amongst Mo Alie-Cox and rookie Kylen Granson and was rewarded with the most targets. However, these were limited and shallow […]

Luis Severino Set For Bullpen Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder, groin) is slated for a bullpen session on Monday, according to Pete Caldera of the USA Today Network. Severino began throwing last week and should be facing live hitters in the coming days if the bullpen goes well. He last pitched in 2019 before undergoing Tommy John […]

David Johnson Hauls In Receiving Touchdown

Houston Texans running back David Johnson tallied six total touches for 28 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's victory over Jacksonville. Johnson finished third on the team in touches behind Mark Ingram II and Phillip Lindsay, though the former had the largest workload in the passing game of the trio. As such, the veteran back […]

Darnell Mooney, Khalil Mack Active For Sunday Night

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (back) and linebacker Khalil Mack (groin) are active for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 after being questionable for the game. Mooney is expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver behind Allen Robinson II after an impressive rookie campaign in 2020. Fantasy […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Held To 29 Yards In Week 1 Loss

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. caught three of four targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 28-16 Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Pittman was drafted as a WR4 but was viewed as a favorable option against a porous Seahawks' secondary. However, he was limited to only four targets and was quiet with […]

Domingo German Scheduled For Rehab

New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German (shoulder) will start a rehab assignment on Tuesday, Pete Caldera of the USA Today Network reports. German hit the injured list in early August with right shoulder inflammation, and he hasn't been in game action since. Prior to the injury, he went 4-5 with a 4.45 ERA and 95 […]

Zach Pascal Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 1 Loss

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal caught four of five passes for 43 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Pascal went undrafted in the majority of leagues, meaning he could be one of the best waiver-wire acquisitions heading into Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. He proved to […]

A.J. Green Sees Six Targets, Can't Make Much Out Of It

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green was quiet in Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Green had two receptions on six targets for 25 yards. Green saw a fair amount of targets, as he was the only other receiver with more targets than DeAndre Hopkins. However, Green was not able to take advantage of the volume […]

Joe Mixon Sees A Hefty Workload In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon had a fantastic afternoon during the overtime win over the Minnesota Vikings. The former Sooner had 29 carries, finishing with 127 yards and a touchdown, punching in a two-yard run halfway through the third quarter. He also caught all four of his targets and appeared to be back in […]

Nyheim Hines Leads Colts In Targets In Week 1 Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried nine times for 34 yards and caught six of eight targets for 48 yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. This is encouraging for fantasy managers who roster Hines, as his continued involvement in the passing game makes him an RB3/Flex option moving forward. Nine carries […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Leads Steelers In Receiving In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster led his team in receiving in a 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Smith-Schuster caught four of his eight targets for 52 yards in the comeback win while finishing second on the team in targets, behind only Diontae Johnson. Smith-Schuster should continue to land on the […]

Jonathan Taylor Totals 116 Yards In Week 1 Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor carried 17 times for 56 yards and caught six of seven targets to add 60 receiving yards during Sunday's 28-16 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. With such a heavy usage in the passing game in Week 1, fantasy managers should be thrilled to continue rolling Taylor out as an […]

Clint Frazier Won't Return This Season

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (eye, head) will not return to the team this season, according to manager Aaron Boone. Frazier, who has been on the injured list since July 2 with vertigo, began a rehab assignment in mid-August but has been shut down since. When he has played, he hasn't performed, slashing .186/.317/.317 […]

Jerry Jeudy Has A High-Ankle Sprain

Updating an earlier report, Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (ankle) sustained a high ankle sprain during the Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants. The sophomore wideout had to be carted off the field, and while any injury is unwelcome, the diagnosis means that he will likely return at some point this season. […]

Rondale Moore Sees Five Targets In NFL Debut

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore had an impressive NFL debut. He saw five targets, catching four of them for 68 yards. Moore did not score a touchdown, with DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk combining for four touchdowns. However, he saw as many targets as Christian Kirk, which is a good sign heading into […]

Phillip Lindsay Finds The End Zone In Week 1 Win

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay totaled 25 rushing yards and a touchdown on eight carries in a 37-21 win over the Jaguars. Lindsay took a backseat to Mark Ingram II and plodded for just 3.1 yards per carry- though he was able to find the end zone for a rushing score. Given that he […]

Najee Harris Rushes For 45 Scoreless Yards In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris turned in a slow outing in his NFL debut in Week 1. Harris carried the ball 16 times for 45 yards while adding a four-yard reception in his team's 23-16 win over the Buffalo Bills. The entire Pittsburgh offense struggled to get much going in the first half as […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick To Undergo An MRI On Monday

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (hip) will undergo an MRI on Monday. The veteran sustained a hip subluxation in the second quarter during the Week 1 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. He didn't return, allowing Taylor Heinicke to enter the contest to finish with only 122 yards and one touchdown on 11-for-15 passing. […]