Chargers Defense Could Be Without Joey Bosa

The Los Angeles Chargers defense already have a tough task on hand in Week 3 versus the Kansas City Chiefs and now could be without Joey Bosa (ankle, foot). Bosa has yet to practice this week with both foot and ankle injuries. The Chargers defense is already hard to recommend to fantasy managers with the […]

Chris Bassitt Spins Three Strong Innings In Return

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (face) threw three shutout innings in his triumphant return from a facial injury after he was hit with a line drive on August 17. Bassitt allowed just one hit and one walk while picking up four strikeouts on 48 pitches. The right-hander was having a career year before landing […]

A.J. Bouye Among Panthers Inactives

Carolina Panthers cornerback A.J. Bouye was expected to return from a two-game suspension in Week 3, but he has been listed as a surprise inactive on Thursday versus the Houston Texans. Joining Bouye on the inactive list for this evening will be defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos, wide receiver Shi Smith, linebacker Clay Johnston, defensive tackle […]

Danny Amendola Among Texans Inactives

Houston Texans wide receiver Danny Amendola (hamstring) will be among the team's inactives in Week 3 versus the Carolina Panthers. Amendola has been dealing with a hamstring injury and is expected to be out past Week 3. Cornerback Justin Reid, quarterback Deshaun Watson, tight end Brevin Jordan, defensive back Terrance Mitchell, defensive lineman Jordan Jenkins […]

Kyle Pitts Poised For Big Game Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is poised for the best game of his young career in Week 3 against the Giants. Pitts has been heavily in the Falcons offense, seeing at least six targets while playing at least 68 percent of the offensive snaps in each of the first two games. The talented rookie […]

A.J. Brown Set Up To Bounce Back Against The Colts

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) returned to full participation in Thursday's practice. The Titans will continue to manage Brown's workload throughout the year after the 24-year-old underwent surgery on both knees during the offseason. He led Titans with nine targets in Week 2 but has only been able to haul in 7-of-17 targets […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Likely The Second Wideout Against Giants

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will likely be the team's second starting wideout in Week 3 against the Giants. Zaccheaus wasn't targeted in Week 1 but saw his snap count percentage rise in Week 2, as he was on the field for 58 percent of the team's snaps, seeing four targets and hauling in […]

Calvin Ridley A Top Option In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will get a somewhat tough matchup against James Bradberry and the Giants defense in Week 3. Ridley has accrued 18 targets through two weeks of play, a number that ties him for seventh among all pass-catchers, and has totaled 114 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Alabama product also […]

Diontae Johnson Misses Second Straight Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (knee) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. The veteran wideout injured his knee on the final play of his team's Week 2 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and is looking very unlikely to play against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3. Johnson being out would push additional […]

Cordarrelle Patterson A Low-End Flex

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson will take on the Giants in Week 3. Patterson handled a season-high 12 touches last week, tallying 69 scrimmage yards with two touchdowns in his team's loss to Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old was on the field for 33 percent of the snaps, a number that paled in comparison to […]

Ben Roethlisberger Practices On A Limited Basis Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (pectoral) was upgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after he did not participate in Wednesday's session. Roethlisberger being upgraded bodes well for his availability for Week 3's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. It remains to be seen just how effectively the 39-year-old quarterback can throw against Cincy but he […]

Ronald Jones II's Pass Protection Not Concerning

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II has not lost playing time due to lackluster pass protection, according to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. Dating back to the playoffs, Leonard Fournette has appeared to be the Buccaneers preferred starter, and he has certainly affirmed that to be the right choice in 2021. Jones looked more […]

Demetric Felton Limited With Hip Issue On Thursday

Cleveland Browns running back Demetric Felton was limited with a hip injury on Thursday. Felton got in a full practice on Wednesday, so it is unclear whether he picked up the injury. Either way, a Wednesday-to-Thursday downgrade is not exactly great news for Cleveland as they prepare to face the Chicago Bears in Week 3. […]

Carson Wentz Misses Another Practice

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (ankle) missed another practice on Thursday. Wentz has been an adequate game manager for the Colts thus far, but projects to miss time due to injury. Backup quarterback Jacob Eason would replace Wentz if he in fact misses time. Eason's sloppy play in Week 2 doesn't pose much of a […]

Tee Higgins Still Not Practicing

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (shoulder) missed practice due to a shoulder injury on Thursday. At the moment, it's uncertain if Higgins will play in his Week 3 matchup against the Steelers. Higgins has started the season with 118 yards and two touchdowns through two games, but appears to be the Bengals' second wide […]

Marquise Brown Misses Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) missed practice on Thursday due to an ankle injury. Brown was limited on Wednesday and is now trending in the wrong direction, indicating that his health for Week 3 may be in doubt. Through two games, the speedster has collected 182 yards and two touchdowns, but fantasy managers […]

Early-Season Fantasy Realities and Illusions: The Engel Eye

With just two weeks completed in the 2021 fantasy football season, we are still getting a feel for some emerging player trends. It may be too early to panic on some established standouts who are not quite performing up to expectations, while some surprise players out of the gate still have to prove themselves more […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 2 Analysis

Your wide receivers remain essential components toward your primary goal of securing league championships. As the season unfolds, an expanding collection of tools are available that can provide you with an extensive level of knowledge regarding this critical position. Those results provide the foundation for this weekly statistical breakdown of the wide receiver position, which […]

Jumping Ship on Bad Offenses?

Sometimes, a bad offense can sink a good player. It happens every year. In 2020, for instance, the Bengals scored the fourth-fewest points in the NFL. Tyler Boyd was targeted 10 times, but only finished with 841 yards and four touchdowns, dropping almost 10 yards per game over his 2019 numbers despite a catch rate […]

Russell Gage Absent From Practice Once Again Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (ankle) didn't practice on Thursday. Gage logged his second straight 'DNP' after failing to record any practice activity on Wednesday as well. The 25-year-old was reportedly considered week-to-week and is a long shot to suit up against the Giants on Sunday. Gage's absence should grant opportunities for both Olamide […]

Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 3

Welcome fantasy friends and foes, to the Top Trade Targets and Avoids for Week 3. How does your fantasy roster look after two weeks? Are you 0-2 or 2-0? Regardless of your current record, there is work to be done. There is no perfect roster. Each fantasy lineup has weak spots and fantasy managers cannot become […]

Which Rookie QB Will Be Best in Fantasy? Head of the Class

We all know the names. From Trevor Lawrence to Mac Jones, five of the first 15 picks in the 2021 NFL draft were at the quarterback position. The big difference is the situations in which each player was drafted. Were they drafted to the worst team in the league (Jacksonville)? Or were they taken by […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Practice Due To Illness

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) missed practice Thursday due to a stomach bug. Speculation circled that his missed practice was due to a hip injury that he suffered during his touchdown flip into the end zone against the Kansas City Chiefs, but it turns out that it was a non-COVID-19 illness. Jackson will "be […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals For Week 3

Week two is over and done with, and we are now looking forward to the next slate of games. Before we can move on with our lives we must take a look at the warning signals from the week prior. It’s important to gather the information to determine if the players who misfired in our […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Against Pirates On Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on Connor Overton and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andrew Knapp is getting the start behind the plate for the game and batting eighth. Realmuto had a strong three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles to start the week. He went 4-for-12 […]

Tape Tells All: Tony Pollard's Week 2 Performance

Welcome back to Tape Tells All, the weekly series where I look at film for something that happened in the NFL this week. Cowboys running back Tony Pollard is coming off of a strong showing against the Chargers, rushing 13 times for 109 yards and a touchdown. He also added three catches for 31 yards. It […]

Week 3 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2021 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Hopefully y'all read this article last week because you would've gotten a "leg-up" on your competition. Yes, I am going to try and make it 17 straight weeks with a terrible kicker pun to start each article. To be fair, I'll try not to use any duplicates. In all seriousness, last week my four streamers […]

Odell Beckham Jr. To Play In Week 3

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) will play against the Chicago Bears in Week 3, barring any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. Beckham has missed the first two games of the season as he was not quite ready to return from a torn ACL suffered in October of 2020. The star receiver's return […]

Nick Chubb A Solid RB1 Vs. Chicago

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb is off to a fast start this season, posting three rushing touchdowns through two games. He will look to stay hot in Week 3 in a home game against the Chicago Bears. Chicago has been tough on opposing running backs in 2021, holding Joe Mixon to 69 scoreless rushing […]

Baker Mayfield A QB2 In Week 3 Vs. Chicago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield showed impressive accuracy in Week 2, misfiring on just two of 21 pass attempts in a win over the Houston Texans. Mayfield is completing 81.6% of his pass attempts through two games while throwing one touchdown and two interceptions. Mayfield draws a modestly difficult matchup at home against the Chicago […]