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 […]

Darin Ruf Placed On Injured List With Oblique Strain

The San Francisco Giants placed first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He is dealing with a right oblique strain. The move is retroactive to September 20. The Giants activated outfielder Alex Dickerson (hamstring) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Dickerson will likely platoon with LaMonte Wade Jr. […]

Lucid's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 9/23/2021

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! John 'LucidMedia' Brubaker here, filling in for Tommy Bell for the rest of the season. I'm privileged to be able to do this for you guys and am extremely excited to help you crush the sportsbooks in this final push of the MLB season. If you need absolutely anything or have any […]

Lamar Jackson Misses Thursday's Practice

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (hip) wasn't present for Thursday's practice. On Wednesday, the Ravens quarterback said that his hip was sore from his TD flip Sunday's win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He completed 18-of-26 pass attempts for 239 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, along with 107 rushing yards on 16 attempts and […]

Jared Cook Has Favorable Matchup In Week 3

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook will look for his first touchdown of the season versus the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. The veteran caught five balls for 56 yards in Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys, but had a touchdown taken away with a penalty. The Chiefs defense has been vulnerable to […]

Mike Williams Looks To Continue Strong Start To Season In Week 3

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will look to put together another strong performance in Week 3 versus the Kansas City Chiefs. The free agent to be has caught 15 passes for 173 and two touchdowns, but most importantly has looked healthy in the first two weeks of the year. Week 3 will present […]

Tyler Naquin Expected To Miss The Rest Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday. He is dealing with bruised ribs. On Wednesday, Reds manager David Bell told reporters that he expects Naquin to be out for the remainder of the regular season. The 30-year-old had a strong first season with the Reds. Over 127 […]