Chase McLaughlin A Top-12 Kicker For Week 2

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin did not get to attempt a field goal in his team's Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaughlin should get plenty of kicking chances when the Browns take on the Houston Texans at home in Week 2. Cleveland is installed as 12.5-point home favorites for the matchup on […]

Mike Zunino Slugs 30th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 2021 All-Star took Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray deep for his 30th HR of the season during the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has also posted 57 RBI, 57 R, and […]

Browns Defense A Solid Option In Week 2

The Cleveland Browns defense drew a tough Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They should find things a bit more to their liking in Week 2 when they take on the Houston Texans at home. Houston represents a plus matchup for fantasy defenses, with the Browns installed as 12.5-point home favorites in a […]

David Njoku A TE3 Vs. Houston

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku turned in a surprising performance in a Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, leading the team with 76 receiving yards. He will look to keep it going in Week 2's home matchup against the Houston Texans. Houston's defense allowed the 15th-fewest fantasy points to tight ends in […]

Jon Rahm Withdraws From Fortinet's Wednesday Pro-Am Round

Jon Rahm was a surprise withdrawal from the Wednesday pro-am event at the Fortinet Championship, according to Jason Sobel of The Action Network. Sobel reported that Rahm also canceled his pre-tournament interview session that was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. The Spaniard cited stomach issues for his absence. The reigning U.S. Open champion has not withdrawn […]

Austin Hooper A Low-End TE2 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper got off to a fast start in Week 1, catching three passes on his team's opening drive. He then disappeared from the game as he did not draw a target the rest of the way. Hooper will look to get going against the Houston Texans in Week 2. Houston […]

Jose Peraza Reinstated From The Injured List

The New York Mets reinstated infielder Jose Peraza (finger) from the injured list on Wednesday. Outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Peraza was sidelined for nearly two months due to a fractured right middle finger. He was seeing semi-regular playing time earlier in the season when the Mets were […]

Robbie Ray Strikes Out 13 Rays Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray was superb yet again on Wednesday, striking out 13 Rays in the team's 6-3 win. The lefty didn't walk a batter and gave up just one run on four hits with the only damage coming off a Mike Zunino home run in the fifth inning as he recorded […]

Jordan Romano Closes Out 18th Game

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano tossed a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday to close out the team's 6-3 win over the Rays. He recorded a groundout, strikeout, and a pop out in the quick 11-pitch frame for his 18th save in 19 opportunities this season. The right-hander has been sharp nearly all season as […]

Bo Bichette Joins 25-Homer Club

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette paced the offense on Wednesday by driving in five runs to help his club defeat the Rays 6-3 in the series finale. He got the scoring started early by homering off Michael Wacha in the first inning for a three-run shot before adding a sac fly and an RBI […]

Anthony Schwartz Limited Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice session. Schwartz turned in an excellent NFL debut, catching three passes for 69 yards in a Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He could see a large role again in Week 2 against the Houston Texans with the Browns having already […]

Jameson Taillon Could Return Early Next Week

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) is itching to get back into action. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday of his impending return, Taillon said, "There's not too much season left so the sooner the better for me." Taillon landed on the injured list on September 8 due to a partially-torn tendon in his […]

Amed Rosario Placed On Bereavement List

The Cleveland Indians placed shortstop Amed Rosario on the bereavement list on Wednesday. The team will likely be without him through the weekend. Infielder Ernie Clement was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Andres Gimenez drew the start at shortstop for Wednesday's game and should continue to see most of the starts at the […]

Miles Sanders Limited With Ankle Injury On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice session as his team gears up to face the San Francisco 49ers at home in Week 2. While it is too early in the week to sound the alarms, Sanders' participation in practice on Thursday and especially Friday will be a good indication […]

Josh James Recalled From Triple-A On Wednesday

The Houston Astros called up relief pitcher Josh James from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday. The move was made after outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 28-year-old James has appeared in just one game for the Astros this year. He made a relief appearance earlier this month and gave […]

Will Fuller Practices Wednesday After Suspension Last Week

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Will Fuller practiced on Wednesday after serving the final game of his six-game suspension in Week 1. Fuller's role for Week 2's matchup against the Buffalo Bills is still up in the air as head coach Brian Flores stated, "We'll practice today and see how it goes and make a determination […]

Wade Davis Sent To The Injured List On Wednesday

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Wade Davis (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to shoulder inflammation on Wednesday. The 36-year-old veteran was hit hard in his last appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He pitched one inning and allowed three hits, two walks and three earned runs. It's been a rough […]

Wil Myers Getting A Breather On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Dominic Leone and the San Francisco Giants. Jurickson Profar is getting the start in right field for the game and he's also leading off as the team's primary leadoff hitter, Trent Grisham, is being bumped down to the No. […]

Jarvis Landry A Low-End WR2 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will operate as his team's de facto WR1 again in Week 2 with teammate Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) already ruled out. Landry didn't have a huge game in a similar situation against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, but he should find it easier to operate against a […]

Blake Snell Placed On Injured List With Groin Strain

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a strained groin. Snell suffered the injury during his last outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. He was forced to exit the start in the first inning and the team has been monitoring him […]

Saquon Barkley Unlikely To Be Unleashed In Week 2

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley's (knee) production in the Week 1 loss to the Denver Broncos was very modest (11 touches for 27 yards), but it was expected in his first game back from a torn ACL on a limited snap count (48 percent of offensive snaps). Barkley didn't suffer any sort of […]

Mike Yastrzemski Scratched With Elbow Bruise

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) was scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres due to an elbow bruise. Steven Duggar is manning center field in the game with LaMonte Wade Jr. in right field and Kris Bryant in left. Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch on the […]

Kareem Hunt A Quality Flex Vs. Texans

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt found the end zone in his team's Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He will look to score again in Week 2's home matchup against the Houston Texans. Hunt should benefit from the matchup as the Texans allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to running backs […]

Keelan Cole Limited Wednesday

New York Jets wide receiver Keelan Cole (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Running back La'Mical Perine (foot), who wasn't active in the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers, was removed from the injury report. Cole was listed as a game-time decision for the season-opener, but he ultimately did not […]

Matt Manning Holds Brewers To One Run Over Six Frames

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning had one of the best starts of his young career in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched six innings and allowed two hits, three walks and one earned run while striking out six. He earned the win to improve to 4-6 on the year. Manning has been […]

Nick Chubb A High-End RB1 In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb got his 2021 season off to a fast start as he scored twice in his team's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The veteran running back should be in line for another excellent performance as he gets set to take on the Houston Texans at home in Week […]

Baker Mayfield A QB2 Vs. Texans

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is coming off a Week 1 performance where he passed for 321 yards but no touchdowns. Mayfield will look to find the end zone in Week 2's home opener against the Houston Texans. The Texans represent a plus matchup for Mayfield and should give him an opportunity to post a […]

Four-Back Committee Coming In Baltimore?

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said the team is "blessed" to have running backs Ty'Son Williams, Latavius Murray, Devonta Freeman and Le'Veon Bell and that "we're going to play all those guys." Williams looked like the dude in the first half of Monday night's overtime loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but Murray was […]

Darius Leonard Dealing With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) missed practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury. Cornerback Xavier Rhodes (calf), who sat out the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, also didn't practice. The Colts need all the help they can get on the defensive side of the ball after getting torched through the air by […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Return Around November

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that he is hopeful that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) will return in November, but that it could be earlier or later than that timeframe. Wilson is recovering from a torn meniscus and will be a welcome addition to a 49ers backfield that just […]