Jed Lowrie Isn't In Saturday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics second baseman Jed Lowrie isn't starting on Saturday for a matchup with the Texas Rangers and left-hander Wes Benjamin. The 37-year-old is hitting .251 with a .326 on-base percentage and 14 home runs in 487 plate appearances this season. Instead, Josh Harrison is batting leadoff and starting at second base on Saturday. The […]

Jimmy Smith Draws Questionable Tag

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders. Smith practiced in full on Thursday but was limited on Friday. Baltimore continues to fall victim to injury on both sides of the football and, as a result, could enter Week 1 with a subpar secondary. […]

Derek Wolfe Ruled Out For Monday Night

The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out defensive end Derek Wolfe (back, hip) ahead of Monday night's season opener against the Raiders. Wolfe did not practice on Thursday or Friday, so this decision from the team is not much of a surprise. Through 14 games last season, Wolfe racked up one sack, one fumble recovery, and […]

Cedric Mullins Not Starting On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. Mullins is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate, batting .302 with a .369 on-base percentage, 28 home runs, and 28 stolen bases. Ryan McKenna is batting seventh and starting in […]

Richie Incognito Unlikely To Suit Up For MNF

Las Vegas Raiders left guard Richie Incognito (calf) is not expected to play on Monday night against the Ravens. While addressing the media, head coach Jon Gruden said, "I don't think he's going to play." Gruden also mentioned that he believes there is a "good chance" that Incognito returns in Week 2. The 38-year-old appeared […]

Ty'Son Williams Has Chance To Secure Starting Job

Baltimore Ravens running back Ty'Son Williams could hold on to his starting job despite the addition of Latavius Murray. As Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic writes, "I expect the Ravens to give Williams every opportunity over these first couple of weeks to solidify his hold on the starting job, specifically with the newcomers still learning […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/11/2021

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Chris Naggar Elevated To Active Roster

Cleveland Browns kicker Chris Naggar was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday afternoon. Naggar could be forced into action against the Chiefs on Sunday if Chase McLaughlin (hamstring) is unable to play. An undrafted rookie out of SMU, Naggar spent training camp with the Jets but was unable to beat […]

Chase McLaughlin Could Miss Season Opener

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (hamstring) could miss Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Chiefs. In fact, the Browns had enough concern about his injury that they promoted fellow kicker Chris Naggar to the active roster. This essentially verifies that McLaughlin, who is listed as questionable, is in jeopardy of being inactive for the contest. […]

Tyrann Mathieu Returns From COVID-19 List

The Kansas City Chiefs activated safety Tyrann Mathieu from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon. While the star defensive back is on the active roster, his status for Sunday's game against the Browns remains up in the air after Kansas City listed him as questionable with an illness. Mathieu impressed in 2020, amassing six interceptions […]

Randy Arozarena Returns To The Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was activated from the paternity list ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Josh Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The 2020 ALCS MVP is batting fifth and starting in right field for Saturday's game. Arozarena has been a steady contributor in 2021, slashing […]

Wander Franco Lands On The Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He exited Friday's 10-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers with hamstring tightness. The rookie phenom will undergo an MRI on Saturday but is expected to miss the next 2-to-3 weeks at the minimum; hopefully, he can return by the end […]

James Conner Draws Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner will backup Chase Edmonds in Week 1. In a possibly high-scoring matchup against the Tennessee Titans, Conner could see valuable red-zone touches. If Conner reverts to playing the way he did in Pittsburgh when he was healthy, he could return more value than some people think in a Cardinals […]

A.J. Green Hard To Trust In Season Opener

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver A.J. Green draws a favorable matchup for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Green, initially the WR2 on the depth chart, has fallen to the No. 3 spot behind rookie Rondale Moore. It seems like a toss-up as to who will end up becoming the No. 2 behind DeAndre Hopkins, but we'll […]

Rondale Moore Draws Favorable Week 1 Matchup

Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore is listed as the WR2 on the Cardinals depth chart, indicating that he could see more targets than A.J. Green and Christian Kirk. During the preseason, Moore had six receptions for 38 yards. It's a small sample size, but in the game where quarterback Kyler Murray was featured against the […]

Christian Kirk's Targets May Be Low In Favorable Matchup

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk seems to have slipped on the depth chart with the additions of rookie Rondale Moore and veteran A.J. Green. However, in a favorable matchup against Tennessee in Week 1, he should be considered a flex option in deeper leagues. Quarterback Kyler Murray will look to throw the ball more often than […]

Fantasy Football Rookies to Watch in Week 1

The NFL is back! With the 2021 regular season officially underway after Thursday night's thriller in Tampa, the first Sunday of the campaign is tantalizingly close. Week One can set the tone for a fantasy campaign, so it is important to be prepared right from the get-go. Every week, this column will spotlight the first-year […]

Maxx Williams A Touchdown-Or-Bust Option For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals tight end Maxx Williams opens up Week 1 with a favorable matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Unfortunately, Williams seems like a touchdown-or-bust player throughout the season in the high-octane Cardinals offense. With Dan Arnold's departure, Williams will see more snaps. Last season, he was featured in nine games, catching just one touchdown. Arnold […]

Matt Prater A Solid Option For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater is an appealing option for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Prater is ranked 10th in the kickers category for Week 1. Last season, Prater made six field goals from over 50 yards out. The 37-year-old signed a two-year, $7 million deal with the Cardinals during the offseason. Prater left […]

Daily Fantasy NASCAR DFS Driver Rankings: Federated Auto Parts 400

Let's get ready for some more NASCAR action! These daily fantasy NASCAR rankings for Saturday's Federated Auto Parts 400 were determined by a combination of DraftKings and FanDuel prices, and the projected DFS points each driver is expected to earn in this week’s race. Each week, we'll present you the weekly rankings, followed by some key […]

Chris Boswell A Low-End Option In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will kick against the Buffalo Bills on the road in Week 1. Boswell is coming off an accurate season where he missed just one field goal in 20 attempts. The Steelers offense isn't what it used to be during Ben Roethlisberger's heyday, limiting Boswell's upside heading into Week 1. In […]

Cardinals Defense Should Be Avoided In Week 1

The Arizona Cardinals defense is ranked 27th for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Although the Cardinals added J.J. Watt during the offseason, the Titans added All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones, pairing him up with A.J. Brown, while still having a rushing threat like Derrick Henry in the backfield. The Cardinals, however, did have the sixth-highest […]

Chase McLaughlin Questionable For Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (hamstring) is listed as questionable for his team's Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaughlin popped up on the Browns' final injury report of the week, released on Friday. If McLaughlin can't go, the team would likely promote rookie Chris Naggar from the practice squad. They have until […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/11 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 9/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Trey Sermon Looks To Start Strong In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon will make his NFL debut on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. The rookie has a favorable matchup against the fifth-worst run defense from a season ago, but the volume he will get in this game is still a question mark. Raheem Mostert will likely get the largest share […]

Jimmy Garoppolo A QB2 In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will kick off his fifth season with the team, as Trey Lance looms in the background. The 29-year-old has a great matchup on Sunday, as he faces the third-worst pass defense from a season ago. Although the matchup seems great on paper, the former New England Patriot is not […]

Deebo Samuel A FLEX Option Week 1?

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is heading into his third season in the NFL after dealing with the injury bug in his sophomore year. The 25-year-old recently said that "this is the best I've felt since I've been here," so fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to his […]

Week 1 Red Zone Alert - Risers and Fallers

It is the first week of fantasy football and we all want to get an edge.  Frankly, there is no better feeling than having your fantasy player score a touchdown. Hopefully, this segment will help you determine who is doing it for you in the red zone and who is letting you down.  For now, […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 9/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/11/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Mitch Haniger Goes Hitless With Three Strikeouts

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger didn't record a hit in Friday night's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Haniger now has a dubious 10-game strikeout streak, with five whiffs in the last two games alone. He's gone 8-for-41 with one extra-base hit in that span. Haniger is still a solid fantasy […]