Tyler Higbee Shut Down In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee played well in Week 1, but he was nearly shut out in the team's Week 2 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Higbee saw just one target in the game, which he caught for nine yards. He was still the only tight end to see a target on the […]

Nyheim Hines Totals 22 Yards In Week 2 Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines carried once for five yards and caught one of two passes for 17 yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Hines saw his targets drop from eight to two and was given only one carry, disappointing fantasy managers expecting a similar role to his […]

Chase Claypool Goes For 70 Yards In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool caught three of nine targets for 70 yards in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Claypool drew a healthy number of targets but he and Ben Roethlisberger had trouble connecting for much of the afternoon. He was having a quiet game before he saved […]

Tom Brady Fires Five Touchdown Passes In Win Over Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 24 of 36 passes for 276 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions in Sunday's 48-25 blowout win over the Falcons. Brady was sharp from the opening whistle as he completed six of the first seven passes he threw, zeroing in on old friend Rob Gronkowski for his first […]

Joe Mixon Takes A Step Back In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon had 20 carries for 69 yards during the Week 2 narrow loss to Chicago. He also caught one of his two targets for two yards. After Mixon received 29 touches for 127 yards and a touchdown in Week 1, the former Sooner took a step back on Sunday. Still, […]

Jonathan Taylor Rushes For 51 Yards In Week 2 Loss

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor carried 15 times for 51 yards and caught his lone target for two yards during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Taylor was held under 100 yards against an excellent Rams defense and saw six fewer targets than he did during Week 1. Without a […]

Jackson Kowar Suffers His Fourth Loss On Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jackson Kowar had his third consecutive rough outing against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. He pitched four innings and allowed seven hits, three walks and five earned runs while striking out three. He has now allowed 16 earned runs over his last three starts, which have lasted a total of […]

Sunday Night Football DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Week Two (9/19/2021)

Happy Sunday and welcome to week two Rotoballers! In what feels like the longest wait ever, NFL football is finally back. Most of us started our fantasy journies with football, so it's always nice when it comes around. Thanks to the advanced analytics of today, I'll do my best to provide you with as much […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Catches Six Balls In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught six of seven targets for 41 yards and rushed for a three-yard touchdown in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Smith-Schuster got off to a fast start, catching four of his passes in the first quarter but he was mostly quiet the rest […]

Kyle Funkhouser Earns His First Save On Sunday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kyle Funkhouser closed out the team's 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday to earn his first save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and no walks without striking anyone out. Gregory Soto (finger), the team's primary closer, was placed on the injured […]

Robert Woods Shows Some Life In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods wasn't able to find the end zone in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, but he still put up a solid performance on the day. He caught five of his nine targets for 64 yards. All three numbers were second-most on the team behind only teammate Cooper Kupp. […]

Cooper Kupp Explodes In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was great in Week 1, and you could argue he was even better in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts. Kupp caught nine of his 11 targets for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Kupp remained the leading man in this Rams offense, and he registered his second week […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Finds The End Zone In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. was splitting the touches a bit more in Week 2, but he was still the leading man on the day against the Indianapolis Colts. Henderson finished the day with 13 carries for 53 yards and a score to go with three receptions on five targets for 29 […]

Dustin Garneau Homers In Second Straight Game

Detroit Tigers catcher Dustin Garneau went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second home run in as many games and his fifth home run over just eight games this month. The 34-year-old journeyman was called up by the Tigers from Triple-A in mid-August. […]

Marquise Brown Active For Sunday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) is active for the Sunday Night Football showdown with Kansas City. Hollywood has been riding a questionable tag after he popped up on the injury report with an ankle issue throughout the week. However, it appears as if he feels good enough to give it a go in […]

Najee Harris Scores First NFL Touchdown

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris found the end zone for the first time in his NFL career in a 26-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Harris carried the ball 10 times for 38 yards and added five catches for 43 yards and a receiving touchdown in the loss. The rookie […]

Matthew Stafford Plays Well In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford wasn't flawless in Week 2 against the Indianapolis Colts, but he still put together a solid game in the team's win. He finished the game 19 of 30 passing for 278 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Stafford was kept relatively clean, and he was only sacked once […]

Carson Wentz Throws For 247 Yards In Week 2 Loss

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz completed 20 of 31 pass attempts for 247 yards, one touchdown, and an interception during Sunday's 27-24 Week 2 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Wentz also carried five times for 37 yards in a tightly contested game that ended as a loss. He targeted the wide receivers much more […]

Eric Haase Blasts His 22nd Home Run On Sunday

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase helped lead the team to a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in the game. The home run was his 22nd of the year. The 28-year-old has struggled at the plate so far in September. He […]

Joe Burrow Succumbs To Bears Defensive Onslaught

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow finished with 207 yards on 19-for-30 passing during the Week 2 loss to Chicago. Although the former LSU Tiger threw two touchdowns, connecting with Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase for scores for the second consecutive week, he also tossed three picks, with one of them going back for a defensive […]

Wily Peralta Shuts Out Rays Over Seven Innings

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Wily Peralta had a fantastic outing against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out three. He earned the win to improve to 4-3 on the year. The 32-year-old right-hander has now posted quality starts in two straight outings. […]

Gregory Soto To Miss The Rest Of The Season

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left finger fracture on Sunday. He is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 season. The 26-year-old operated as the primary closer for the Tigers for the bulk of the year, earning his first All-Star Game nod along […]

Mike Evans Returns To The Game On Sunday

Updating an earlier report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (leg) returned to the game on Sunday versus the Falcons. The veteran was spotting limping off the field after suffering a non-contact issue in his lower right leg. Evans was playing fantastic before he briefly left the game, racking up 75 yards and two […]

Brandon Aiyuk Records One Reception In Week 2 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk caught one of two passes for six yards in a 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Aiyuk ran slightly more (55%) of the team's offensive snaps than Trent Sherfield (35%) in Week 2 but should be faded in PPR formats until he proves that he can become […]

Mike Evans Limps Off The Field With Non-Contact Issue

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (leg) limped off the field during Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. It was a non-contact injury, too, which is certainly not a good thing. It's unfortunate timing for Evans, who was having himself a fantastic contest in Week 2 before suffering the lower leg ailment, compiling four catches […]

Jauan Jennings Scores A Touchdown In Week 2 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. The second-year wideout was drafted in the seventh round but was able to find the end zone during a defensive battle in Philadelphia. Jennings should remain on […]

George Kittle Held To 17 Yards In Week 2 Win

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle caught all four of his targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Kittle saw the team's second-highest target share at 17.6 percent behind Deebo Samuel, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his outlook moving forward. Kyle Shanahan ran 38 […]

Juwan Johnson Sees Three Targets

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson hauled in one pass for 23 yards in a Week 2 loss to the Panthers. Johnson finished third on the team in targets and was the undisputed top option at the tight end position for News Orleans in Week 2. The athletic tight end may carve himself a […]

Lil'Jordan Humphrey Hauls In 27-Yard Reception

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey caught just one pass for 27 receiving yards in Sunday's blowout loss to the Panthers. Humphrey ended up as the team's leading receiver in a disappointing day for the offense. The 23-year-old has yet to seize the opportunity in front of him with Michael Thomas (ankle) sidelined, as […]

Deebo Samuel Leads 49ers With Six Receptions In Week 2 Win

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught six of eight targets for 90 yards during Sunday's 17-11 Week 2 win against the Philadelphia Eagles. Samuel was again the 49ers leading receiver and should be treated as a mid-range WR2 with WR1 upside moving forward. He is also involved in the 49ers' running game, carrying […]