Michael Brantley "Progressing Slowly" From Knee Injury

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (knee) is progressing slowly in his attempt to return from a knee injury. "He's progressing slowly," said manager Dusty Baker. "He was progressing rapidly, but he's kind of hit a lull in the action. So it's going to take a little bit longer than we thought or we had hoped." […]

Adam Duvall Exits Thursday's Loss Early

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (leg) exited Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks with fatigue in his legs. He experienced soreness in his legs after doing a lot of running in center field during Wednesday's 9-2 win. The 33-year-old is expected to return to the lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Six Nationals On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed two runs over six innings in a 3-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Castillo struck out six and walked three in the outing. The veteran right-hander was charged with the loss, dropping his record to 8-16, to go along with a 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 187 […]

Jake Odorizzi Will Start Sunday Vs. Oakland

Houston Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi (foot) will start Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The Astros right-hander will follow Zack Greinke and Framber Valdez in the rotation. He's been sidelined since September 14 due to right foot soreness. The 31-year-old owns a 4.22 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and an 86:31 K: BB across 96 innings in […]

Browns Defense A Top-10 Fantasy Option Vs. Bears

The Cleveland Browns defense sets up in a nice spot in a home matchup against the Chicago Bears in Week 3. The Browns are installed as seven-point home favorites in the contest, which has a 47-point over/under. Chicago rookie quarterback Justin Fields will make his first NFL start after he came on in relief of […]

Chase McLaughlin A Top-12 Kicker In Week 3

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin has been perfect through his team's first two games, hitting his lone field-goal attempt and all seven of his extra points. The third-year kicker will take on the Chicago Bears at home in Week 3. Chicago is allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers, setting up a […]

Reid Detmers Activated, Optioned Thursday

The Los Angeles Angels have activated starting pitcher Reid Detmers from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. Detmers was placed on the IL on August 25 after a positive COVID-19 test. The 2020 first-rounder has started four games thus far, posting a 7.11 ERA, with 17 strikeouts and […]

Christian McCaffrey Exits Week 3 With Hamstring Injury

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) is out for the remainder of the team's Week 3 contest against the Houston Texans, per Erin Andrews on the game broadcast. McCaffrey finishes the game with seven carries for 31 yards and two catches for nine yards. Chuba Hubbard should serve as the lead back for the […]

Austin Hooper A TE2 Vs. Bears In Week 3

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper turned in a productive game in Week 2, catching all five of his targets for 40 yards, making him a perfect 8-for-8 on catches in 2021. The veteran tight end will look to continue to grow his role in the passing game in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. […]

Kareem Hunt A Low-End RB2 Vs. Chicago

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will take on the Chicago Bears at home in Week 3. Hunt has carried the ball 19 times for 84 yards and a touchdown while adding four receptions for 30 yards through two games. While he is operating as the backup to starter Nick Chubb, Hunt only has six […]

DeAndre Hopkins Misses Second Straight Day Of Practice

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ribs) missed his second straight practice on Thursday with a rib injury. Hopkins has only missed two games in his career, but it will be worth monitoring his practice status on Friday. One of the games best wide receivers, Hopkins will be a WR1 versus the Jacksonville Jaguars. If […]

Miles Sanders Lands On Injury Report

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (chest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. There were no signs of Sanders getting hurt in Week 2, so it's possible the Eagles want to limit him and keep him fresh for a Week 3 battle versus the Dallas Cowboys. Regardless, managers should keep an eye on his […]

Josh Jacobs Misses Second Straight Practice

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (ankle) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday with an ankle injury. Jacobs missed Week 2 and managers should check back to see his status for Friday's practice. If Jacobs misses practice on Friday, it would be very unlikely that he will suit up in Week […]

Mark Canha Collects RBI In Loss To Mariners

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday. Like most of the A's hitters, Canha was ice-cold coming into the game as he had just three hits in his previous 31 at-bats. The veteran outfielder was a fantasy baseball MVP in the first half […]

Dalvin Cook Misses Second Straight Practice

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday. The star running back hurt himself in Week 2, but remained in the game and was later diagnosed with a sprained ankle. Cook is one of the most talented running backs in the game, but he has had his fair share […]

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 […]