Duke Johnson Could Make Game-Day Roster Soon

Newly signed Jacksonville Jaguars running back Duke Johnson could be promoted to the 53-man roster before long. SI's John Shipley believes that Johnson "should be on the game-day roster sooner than later based on his skill set." The Jaguars do appear to want another pass-catching back in the aftermath of Travis Etienne Jr.'s season-ending foot […]

Brandon Lowe Absent From Tuesday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He will sit for a second straight game with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound Tuesday. The 27-year-old is hitting only .181 with a .617 OPS across 160 plate appearances against lefties this year. Joey Wendle will shift to the […]

Tom Brady Raves About Connection With Mike Evans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke fondly of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans on Tuesday. "I think we have a great connection and it's only going to get better," explained the veteran quarterback. Evans, a seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, caught 70 passes for 1,006 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He exited […]

Kyle Lewis Out For Remainder Of The Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will miss the remainder of the 2021 season, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported Tuesday. The 2020 AL Rookie of the Year underwent knee surgery in June to repair a torn meniscus and is now suffering from a bone bruise in his injured right knee. It's a harsh […]

Le'Veon Bell Joins Ravens Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell to their practice squad. Bell opened 2020 with the Jets but was eventually cut loose and scooped up by the Chiefs. In total through 11 games last year, he amassed 466 scrimmage yards and just two touchdowns. The 29-year-old made three Pro Bowls and was […]

O.J. Howard Praised By Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke highly of tight end O.J. Howard (Achilles) on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran signal-caller noted that Howard has worked really hard to prepare for Week 1 following his injury. Brady also expects a big season out of the 26-year-old. Through just four games last season, the former first-round pick […]

Jesse Winker Has Setback With Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (ribs) experience a setback as he prepares for a rehab assignment, manager David Bell said Tuesday. Winker has been sidelined since August 16 with an intercostal strain but has recently resumed some baseball activities and could still start a rehab stint within the next week despite the setback. The 28-year-old […]

DeVonta Smith Looking For A Quick Start In Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver DeVonta Smith has an excellent matchup in his first real NFL game. Smith and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Their defense can stop the running game very well, but they were easily exploited through the air last season. Smith is coming off one of the best […]

Danny Amendola Visits With Texans

The Houston Texans hosted free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola for a visit on Tuesday. Currently 35 years old, Amendola held out during free agency and the offseason in hopes of finding the right situation. Now with just over 48 hours until the regular season kicks off, Amendola and the Texans are mutually exploring their options. […]

Aaron Civale Activated Off IL, Pitches Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Tuesday and will pitch against the visiting Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old right-hander has been sidelined since mid-June with a finger injury but has been cleared to return after a successful rehab stint. Civale's return is certainly good news for fantasy […]

Kerryon Johnson Works Out With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent running back Kerryon Johnson for a visit on Tuesday. A former second-round pick, Johnson impressed as a rookie with the Lions in 2018 but saw his career go downhill due to injury. Last season, he amassed 71 touches for 368 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. The Madison Academy product […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could Have The Third Down Role

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Kenneth Gainwell could have a bigger role than expected as early as Week 1. Miles Sanders remains the starter and should see the most snaps in the Eagles backfield, but the coaching staff has made it clear that they don't plan to use Sanders as an every-down back. Gainwell was […]

Boston Scott May Have Fallen To Third On The Depth Chart

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott may have fallen to third on the running back depth chart and is likely no longer a fantasy option in most formats. Miles Sanders is the clear starter in the Eagles backfield, although the team has made it clear that they don't want to use him as an every-down […]

Miles Sanders Settled In As A Decent RB2 For Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has always has upside to spare, but the way the Eagles have used him and say they will continue to use him this season severely limits his upside. Combine that with a Week 1 matchup against a Falcons defense that was fourth against opposing running backs last season, and […]

Tony Jones Jr. Receives Backfield Promotion

New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. was promoted to the No. 2 role in the backfield when veteran Latavius Murray was released on Tuesday evening. While Jones, a 2020 undrafted free agent, saw the field for just five snaps as a rookie, he made tremendous strides during the preseason and was already pushing […]

Shohei Ohtani Out Of The Lineup Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will not be in the lineup Tuesday for an interleague game against the San Diego Padres. Fantasy managers don't have to worry, however, as the two-way phenom is simply sitting out because the game is being played in a National League park so he can't DH. Time off […]

Jalen Hurts A Solid Week 1 Fantasy Option

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has an outstanding option for Week 1 and should be in fantasy lineups as a QB1. Hurts and the Eagles take on the Atlanta Falcons, who allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks last season. With the Eagles expected to open up the passing game a bit more this […]

Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected To Return Punts Immediately

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced on Monday. This marked his first practice session in 10 days. As Cam Inman of The Mercury News points out, the second-year receiver "is a punt return option, but I doubt they press him into double duty." As such, it looks like Aiyuk will open 2021 […]

Eugenio Suarez Isn't Starting On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez isn't starting on Tuesday. The Reds will take on the Chicago Cubs and right-handed starter Adrian Sampson but will do so with Suarez on the bench. The third baseman is batting .173 with a .262 on-base percentage and 25 home runs in 504 plate appearances this season. Instead, Mike […]

Josh Jacobs Expected Back At Raiders Practice Thursday

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (undisclosed) is expected to return to practice this Thursday, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The team has not revealed why the 23-year-old Alabama product has missed the last two practices as Vegas preps to host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Jacobs recorded 273 carries […]

Dan Arnold A Sneaky Sleeper In Week 1

Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold has sleeper appeal against the Jets in Week 1. Arnold is coming off a year where he set career-highs in targets, catches, yards, and touchdowns in 16 games for the Cardinals. Listed as Carolina's starter, the 26-year-old is poised for one of the largest workloads of his career, which […]

Latavius Murray Released By Saints

The New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray. The move came after the 31-year-old refused to take a pay cut on Sunday. Through two seasons in New Orleans, the former sixth-round pick amassed 1,704 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns. By cutting Murray, the Saints create $3.176 million in salary cap space while […]

Gleyber Torres Isn't In The Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is on the bench Tuesday for a matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays and left-handed starter Steven Matz. Torres is batting .253 this season, with a .325 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 12 stolen bases in 420 plate appearances. In his place, New York is starting Andrew Velazquez. […]

Austin Meadows Isn't Starting Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows isn't in the starting lineup for a Tuesday matchup with left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez and the Boston Red Sox. Meadows has been one of Tampa Bay's best power hitters this season, batting .236 with a .321 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and three stolen bases in 527 plate appearances. […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. An Intriguing DFS Option In Week 1

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. is locked in as the team's third starting wideout heading into a favorable Week 1 matchup against the Jets. The Panthers' second-round draft choice, Marshall excelled as a playmaker for LSU, scoring 23 touchdowns over his last two seasons with the Tigers. The big-bodied receiver had a standout […]

Brandon Lowe Isn't In Tuesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe isn't starting against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Lowe has been plenty productive for both the Rays and fantasy managers this season, hitting .235 with a .336 on-base percentage, 33 home runs, and six stolen bases in 533 plate appearances. Tampa Bay will instead start […]

Mookie Betts Not Starting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't starting on Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander J.A. Happ. Betts is hitting .266 with a .373 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and nine stolen bases in 442 plate appearances this season. He'll get the day off against the Cardinals with Steven Souza Jr. starting in […]

Max Muncy On The Bench Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy will begin Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander J.A. Happ on the bench. The veteran is batting .255 with a .382 on-base percentage, 30 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in an even 500 plate appearances this season. It'll be Albert Pujols starting […]

Davante Adams Will Be WR1 Choice In Week 1

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will take on the Saints in Week 1. Adams is coming off an incredible season, posting 115 catches for 1,374 yards and 18 touchdowns. Now the impending free agent will face a Saints defense that allowed the 16th fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers last season. New Orleans […]