Falcons Defense Will Be Missing Key Defenders

Atlanta Falcons defensive ends Dante Fowler (hamstring) and Takkarist McKinley (groin, illness) and cornerback Jordan Miller have been ruled out for Week 9 against the Broncos. It's more good news for a Denver offense that overcame a 21-point second-half deficit to beat the Chargers as time expired in Week 8. The Falcons Defense ranks 24th […]

Chargers Defense Likely To Be Without Joey Bosa

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (concussion) is doubtful to play against the division-rival Raiders in Week 9. Offensive guard Trai Turner (groin) and cornerback Casey Hayward are questionable. The oft-injured Bosa will have to make considerable progress in the league's concussion protocol in order to be cleared this weekend. His absence would be […]

Bo Scarbrough Trying Out For Seahawks

Free-agent running back Bo Scarbrough will try out for the Seattle Seahawks. Scarbrough was buried on Detroit's crowded backfield depth chart and was let go this year before playing at all. He ran the ball 89 times for 377 yards (4.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown in six games for the Lions last season. […]

Tim Patrick Receives Questionable Tag For Week 9

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Patrick was limited in practice all week and is expected to play after missing Week 8's win over the Chargers. The 26-year-old has been one of Denver's most reliable aerial targets this year without Courtland Sutton (knee) in […]

Phillip Lindsay Questionable To Face Falcons

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (foot) is questionable for Week 9 against the Falcons. Despite being questionable, Lindsay is expected to play after getting in a full practice on Friday. Injuries continue to get in the way, but the 26-year-old has been the better ball-carrier than Melvin Gordon III each of the last two […]

Cole Kmet Questionable For Week 9

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Cole Kmet (groin) is questionable to play in Week 9 against the Titans. Kmet got in a limited practice on Friday, at least giving him a chance to play this Sunday. The 21-year-old from Notre Dame is a well-rounded tight end prospect, but he isn't rosterable in single-year formats while […]

Mark Ingram II, Chris Moore Doubtful Against Colts

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (ankle) and wide receiver Chris Moore (thigh) are listed as doubtful for Week 9 against the Colts. Ingram had the Week 7 bye to heal up, but he's still likely to miss his second straight game. Rookie J.K. Dobbins will likely see his role expand in the second […]

Ezekiel Elliott, Aldon Smith Questionable Against Steelers

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (hamstring) and defensive end Aldon Smith (knee) are questionable to face the Steelers in Week 9. Elliott was limited in practice all week, so he has a pretty good shot of playing. Smith was also limited all week. There are a handful of things going against Elliott this weekend, […]

Alvin Kamara, Drew Brees Taken Off Injury Report

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (foot) and quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) were taken off the final injury report for Week 9 against the Buccaneers and will be active for the important divisional showdown on Sunday night. Kamara is dealing with a minor foot injury. He had 12 carries for 16 yards but found […]

Michael Thomas Listed As Questionable

New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against the division-rival Buccaneers on Sunday night. "We'll see," head coach Sean Payton told reporters. "I thought we had a good week of preparation. And we'll wait till game day." Thomas injured his ankle in the Week 1 […]

Shohei Ohtani Begins Throwing Program

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (forearm) is currently throwing from 120 feet at 75-80 percent intensity, and the Angels plan to have the right-hander back as a two-way player in 2021. The Japanese star made just two starts in 2020 before he was shut down with a right forearm strain that kept him […]

Justin Turner Won't Be Punished For COVID-19 Incident

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will not be disciplined by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred for returning to the field to celebrate the World Series win with his team after testing positive for COVID-19. "We all have made mistakes as we navigated these unprecedented challenges and have tried to learn from those mistakes so […]

Brodie Van Wagenen Leaving Mets

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and much of the team's front office are leaving the team after hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the franchise on Friday. Special assistant to the GM Omar Minaya, assistant GMs Allard Baird and Adam Guttridge and executive director of player development Jared […]

Building an Optimal DFS Lineup: Season Finale 500

It all comes down to this. The NASCAR Cup Series season finale is set to get underway from Phoenix Raceway on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. The four drivers vying for the championship are Brad Keselowski, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano. When it comes to DraftKings, of course those drivers are going to […]

Washington Poses Tough Test For Sterling Shepard

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has been productive since returning from injury but will face a stiff test Sunday in Washington. The Washington Football Team allows the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers through eight weeks this season. New York has not been a good passing team this season either, making Shepard […]

Darius Slayton Facing Tough Matchup Sunday In Washington

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton will have his hands full versus the Washington Football Team on Sunday. Washington allows the fewest fantasy points to opposing wide receivers which is bad news for a Giants passing attack that ranks 28th in the NFL. Slayton has a couple of 100-plus yard efforts this season so […]

EPL Betting Picks for Matchweek 8: English Premier League

Last weekend was heartbreaking. After starting off the weekend with a winner and correct score (+850), we bagged a game 2 winner and was one goal away from another correct score. The +924 parlay was on the brink of coming in as the under 12.5 corners came in for game 3 but Aston Villa only […]

Younghoe Koo A Strong Start

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo draws a favorable Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Koo has made 19 of 20 field goals and 14 of 17 extra points in 2020 and has four games this year with at least three made field goals. The 26-year-old has been a rock-solid fantasy kicker this season, which […]

Giants Defense Can Be Started Versus Washington

The New York Giants Defense hasn't done much to be excited about in fantasy this season but they have a good matchup in Week 9 versus Kyle Allen and the Washington Football Team. Washington allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing defenses so New York is a start-worthy unit during the height of bye weeks. […]

Hayden Hurst A TE1 Against Broncos

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst faces the Broncos in Week 9. Hurst has at least 50 receiving yards in four of his last five games and could be looking at more targets if Calvin Ridley (foot) is unable to go. Denver has been a tough matchup for opposing tight ends, as they rank 12th […]

Evan Engram Still Looking For First Receiving TD Of Season

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram has been a disappointment to fantasy managers this season but could bounce back in a good matchup with Washington. Engram is third in the NFL in targets for a tight end so it is only a matter of time before he turns those targets into fantasy points. Engram […]

Logan Thomas Looking To Continue Touchdown Streak

Washington Football Team tight end Logan Thomas has touchdowns in back-to-back games and will look to run his streak to three versus a beatable Giants Defense. Thomas has been more productive in the yardage department as well with 42 and 60 yards in the last two games, his highest two yardage totals of the season. […]

Washington Defense A Top Option Versus Struggling Giants

The Washington Football Team defense is in a smash spot versus a struggling Giants offense playing on a short week after their loss on Monday night. Washington is coming off their bye week, and their strong defensive line led by Ryan Kerrigan and rookie Chase Young could have a field day against a banged-up Giants […]

Joey Slye In Streaming Tier For Week 9

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye is in the streaming tier this week against the Chiefs. Slye has gone 18-for-21 on field-goal attempts this season, with all three misses coming from over 40 yards. He has also gone 15-for-17 in extra-point tries. The Chiefs are generally a tougher opponent for fantasy kickers, so Slye is only […]

Terry McLaurin A Volume-Based WR1 In Week 9

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin has established himself as a top-12 receiver for fantasy, but he faces a tough matchup in Week 9. McLaurin will line up versus Giants cornerback James Bradberry, who has been one of the few bright spots on an otherwise inept New York defense. In the first matchup between […]

Panthers Defense Should Stay On The Bench

The Carolina Panthers Defense is not a starting-caliber option this week against the defending Super Bowl-champion Kansas City Chiefs. This unit has allowed at least 20 points in six of their eight games and Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off a performance where he had over 400 yards and five touchdowns. This is not the […]

Ian Thomas Not A Viable Starter This Week

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas is not a worthy starter for this week. Thomas had his "best game" of the season last week where he compiled three receptions for 28 yards on three targets, but that's not effective enough for fantasy. In addition, the TE has only had double-digit receiving yards in three of […]

Alfred Morris, Dion Lewis Not Startable Versus Washington

New York Giants running backs Alfred Morris and Dion Lewis will play a backup role to Wayne Gallman for the team's Week 9 matchup in Washington. Starter Devonta Freeman (ankle) remains sidelined so both backs should be involved, but not to the point where fantasy managers should consider starting Morris, who was on the practice […]

Curtis Samuel A Flex Option For Week 9

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is a flex piece this week against the Chiefs. Samuel had a terrific game last week where he posted four receptions for 31 yards and a score on five targets along with three carries for 23 yards and a score. In fact, the WR has two rushing touchdowns in […]

Wayne Gallman To Serve As Primary Back For Giants In Week 9

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman will be the team's primary ball-carrier again in Week 9 versus Washington as Devonta Freeman (ankle) remains sidelined. Gallman led Big Blue in carries last week and has double-digit carries in back to back games. Gallman also received the goal line work last week plunging into the end […]