J.D. McKissic Finds The End Zone On Thursday Night

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic had an impressive performance in Week 2, finishing with five receptions for 83 receiving yards and four carries for 10 rushing yards and a touchdown. From his Week 1 usage, it didn't seem like he would be as big of a factor as he was last year, but […]

Antonio Gibson Rushes For 69 Yards

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson carried the ball 13 times for 69 yards and added two receptions for four yards against the New York Giants on Thursday night. The sophomore got a touchdown opportunity taken away by J.D. McKissic, so this ultimately led to him having a quiet night for fantasy managers. Gibson […]

Adam Humphries Catches Seven Passes

Washington Football Team wide receiver Adam Humphries caught seven passes for 44 yards on eight targets in Thursday night's win against the New York Giants. Humphries was relied upon to be a security blanket for Taylor Heinicke, as he has potentially stepped into a significant role in the Washington offense with Curtis Samuel out of […]

Terry McLaurin Catches 11 Passes, Finds The End Zone

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught 11 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets in Thursday night's 30-29 win against the New York Giants. McLaurin seems to be building a solid rapport with quarterback Taylor Heinicke, much to the delight of fantasy managers. The third-year stud had a tough matchup […]

Alex Cobb Gets The Victory In Return

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (8-3) showed that his month-and-a-half stint on the injured list didn't keep him from staying in form, securing the win in the 9-3 game against the Chicago White Sox. He threw five innings, allowed no runs on two hits and two walks while striking out five. He now […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends - Week 1 Analysis

After months of research, conversation, and recommendations regarding potential usage and production for wide receivers, we can finally shift into the analysis of actual regular-season matchups. The results of Week 1 provided a collection of impressive performances, including several surprising developments. It also delivered our first opportunity to examine the massive assortment of numbers that […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (9/18/21) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 3

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off”! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I also write “The First Serve” for Tennis if you have not checked it out yet! Today we will entertain the smallest main slate of the season so far with only four matches. However, we have two huge favorites […]

Fortinet Championship - Showdown Round 2 (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament - all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Quintez Cephus Could Have Role In Week 2

Detroit Lions wide receiver Quintez Cephus could see an increase in snaps this Sunday against the Packers. The Lions will be without lead receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) and others must step up to fill the void. Cephus caught three passes on six targets in Week 1 but for only 12 yards. Cephus posted 54 yards […]

Can Amon-Ra St. Brown Step Up In Week 2?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown should be in line for more targets Week 2 against the Packers. With lead receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) ruled out for the game, the rookie receiver will be tasked with taking on more responsibility. St. Brown shined all through training camp but amassed only two catches for 23 […]

Jamaal Williams In Line For Active Week 2

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams will continue to split snaps with teammate D'Andre Swift in the team's Week 2 matchup against the Packers. Williams caught eight passes for 56 yards and carried the ball nine times for 54 yards with a touchdown last week against the 49ers. Both running backs found the end zone […]

Can D'Andre Swift Repeat Week 1 Success?

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will be out to build off his Week 1 success this Sunday against the Packers. Swift racked up eight receptions, 104 all-purpose yards and a touchdown in the team's loss to the 49ers. Now he will face a Packers run defense that was gashed by the Saints and allowed […]

Steelers Defense A Top-10 Fantasy Option In Week 2

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense came to play in a Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills, holding the explosive Buffalo offense to just 16 points. They will now head back home to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. The Raiders managed to fare well against a solid Baltimore Ravens defense in Week […]

Jared Goff A Risky Play Against Packers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will have a tough Week 2 test against a Packers defense looking to put its collapse against the Saints behind them. Goff shook off a first half pick-six to pass for 338 yards and three touchdowns in the team's 41-33 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. The Packers defense […]

Chris Boswell A Top-15 Option In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell got off to a fast start in his team's Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills. He hit all three of his field goals and added two extra points in the win. Boswell could be busy again in Week 2 against the Las Vegas Raiders in a game with sneaky […]

Giants Lineman Nick Gates Suffers Leg Fracture

New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday's game against the Washington Football Team with a fractured leg. Gates had been starting at center for the team, but slid over to left guard for Thursday's game after the Giants had traded for Billy Price. New […]

Mekhi Becton Will Have Surgery On Wednesday

New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) will surgery on Wednesday and is expected to miss four to eight weeks. One of the most promising young tackles in the NFL, Becton's extended absence will hurt the Jets offense, with both the passing game -- led by rookie quarterback Zach Wilson -- and the running game […]

Pat Freiermuth Could See An Expanded Role In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had a quiet game in his NFL debut in Week 1, catching his lone target for 24 yards. He could have a larger role in store for him this weekend as starting tight end Eric Ebron (hamstring) popped up on the injury report on Thursday after missing practice. If […]

Vikings Defense Hurting Before Week 2

Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (quadriceps) and Anthony Barr (knee) and defensive end Everson Griffen (concussion) did not practice on Thursday. Kendricks and Griffen were added to the injury report on Thursday, while Barr has missed practice the last two days. Kendricks led the league in Week 1 with 15 tackles after he missed the […]

Week 2 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint

After Week 1 of the NFL season, fantasy managers might be panicking on some top players like Ezekiel Elliott, but it is important to realize that it is a long season. It would be nice to start the fantasy season on a tear, but it isn't the end of the world if players come out of […]

Chase Claypool A Boom/Bust WR3 In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool turned in a quiet outing by his standards in a Week 1 win over the Buffalo Bills as he caught just three passes for 45 yards. The talented second-year wideout should be able to find more room to operate in a plus matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders in […]

Salvador Perez Ties Record For Home Runs By Catcher

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez homered for the third consecutive game on Thursday. This one was a particularly notable homer as it was his 45th of the year. He is now tied with Reds legend Johnny Bench for the most home runs by a catcher in a single season. Bench set the mark over […]

Preston Williams Is A Full Participant On Thursday

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Williams was limited on Wednesday, but appears to be headed in the right direction for his Week 2 matchup versus the Buffalo Bills. Dealing with a foot injury, Williams was inactive in Week 1. Even when he is healthy, he will […]

Tristan Vizcaino Dealing With Illness

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Tristan Vizcaino (illness) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice with an illness. This is a late addition to the injury report for Vizcaino and more should provided about his status as the week goes on. Vizcaino made both of his extra points and both of his field goals with a […]

Jared Cook Has Favorable Matchup In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Jared Cook will look to build off of a solid performance in Week 1 with a matchup versus the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. The Cowboys defense got torched for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns against Rob Gronkowski in Week 1. Cook was targeted eight times by quarterback […]

Mychal Givens Saves Eighth Game

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning to save a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Givens struck out two and walked two in the outing. The save was Givens' eighth in 10 opportunities this year. Overall, Givens has a 3-3 record, 2.85 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts over […]

Mike Williams Has Upside In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams will look to build off of his strong Week 1 performance with a date against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2. The big receiver caught eight of his 12 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown to open his season and more importantly looked healthy. The Cowboys got […]

Austin Ekeler Remains An RB1 In Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler remains absent from the Week 2 injury report. Ekeler dealt with a hamstring injury in Week 1, but was able to suit up and went for 57 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries, but surprisingly wasn't targeted in the pass game. In Week 2, Ekeler will go […]

Tyler Mahle Shuts Out Pirates Over Six Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in an excellent start in a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Mahle threw six shutout innings while allowing five hits, walking one, and striking out four. The veteran hurler picked up the win, improving his record to 12-5, to go along with a 3.59 ERA, 1.20 […]

Keenan Allen Primed For A Big Week 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen should once again play a big role in Week 2 versus the Dallas Cowboys. Allen has been a favorite of quarterback Justin Herbert and has become one of the more consistent options at the wide receiver position over the past year. Coming off of a nine-catch, 100-yard performance, […]