Wesley Matthews Makes Six Threes

Los Angeles Lakers guard Wesley Matthews had a big showing off the bench in Wednesday's victory over the Spurs, going 6-for-6 from three and finishing with 18 points. He added a pair of rebounds too. Matthews had been 0-for-8 from deep on the season entering this game, so we shouldn't be expecting a repeat of […]

Dejounte Murray Posts Big Numbers In Loss

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Lakers on Wednesday, but guard Dejounte Murray did his best to keep the Spurs in the game. Murray finished with 29 points on 12-for-19 shooting, plus added seven rebounds and seven assists. He had a steal and made a pair of threes. Murray has now had a couple […]

Kevin Durant Notches 33-Point Double-Double With Full Line

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant dropped a season-high 33 points with 11 rebounds -- his first double-double of the season -- in a 145-141 win over the Hawks. Durant added eight assists, two triples, a block and a steal in 35 minutes, perhaps his best overall game of the season so far. It's safe to […]

Astros Interested In Reunion With Jason Castro

The Houston Astros remain interested in free-agent catcher Jason Castro, but a reunion isn't a sure thing as previously thought, according to sources. Other teams are involved with Castro, who was drafted by Houston 10th overall in 2008. The Stanford product played with the 'Stros until 2017 when he signed with Minnesota in free agency. […]

LeBron James Extends Double-Digit Scoring Streak To 1,000 Games

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James scored in double figures for the 1,000th game in a row in Wednesday's win over the San Antonio Spurs. He finished with 26 points on 11-for-23 shooting and also added five rebounds and eight assists. James also recorded a block and a steal. James turned 36 on Wednesday but […]

Padres Could Re-Sign Kirby Yates

The San Diego Padres are still looking to bolster their bullpen after pulling off blockbuster trades this week for left-hander Blake Snell and right-hander Yu Darvish, and the club could re-sign relief pitcher Kirby Yates (elbow), who missed most of the 2020 season with bone chips in his right elbow, according to sources. Yates was […]

Cubs Not Shopping Willson Contreras

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that a report that surfaced that the team was "extensively shopping" catcher Willson Contreras is "fictional." The All-Star catcher has been rumored as a trade candidate and is under contractual control through the 2022 season. But while the Cubs might not be extensively shopping Contreras, it's […]

Saints Defense Puts C.J. Gardner-Johnson On COVID-19 List

New Orleans Saints safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or if he was deemed a high-risk close contact of someone else who did. If he tested positive, he'd be unable to play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the […]

Ravens Defense Expected To Add Jayron Kearse

The Baltimore Ravens are expected to sign former Lions starting safety Jayron Kearse to their practice squad after he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols, according to a source. Kearse could potentially be promoted to the active roster during the postseason. Kearse was suspended for the first three games of the season for violating the league's […]

Allen Lazard Limited Wednesday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core, wrist), running back Jamaal Williams (quadriceps), tight end Marcedes Lewis (knee) and linebacker Za'Darius Smith (ankle, thumb) were limited in practice Wednesday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers went off last Sunday night against the Titans, but Lazard had just two catches for a measly 14 yards with the team […]

DeSean Jackson, Dallas Goedert Miss Practice

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson (ankle), tight ends Dallas Goedert (calf) and Richard Rodgers (ankle), defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (neck) and defensive end Derek Barnett (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. Jackson returned from Injured Reserve last week and caught his only target for an 81-yard touchdown. But he played just 20 snaps on […]

K.J. Hamler, Bradley Chubb Miss Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler (concussion), pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (ankle) and defensive end Shelby Harris (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Chubb missed the Week 16 loss to the Chargers, while Hamler suffered a concussion early on and was ruled out for the rest of the game. With nothing left to play for […]

NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/31

  NBA DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 12/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard   CORE PLAYS MARKED IN GREEN ABOVE Game of the Day Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards For those of you playing an all day slate or single game slate, we will focus on what should be […]

Keenan Allen, Joey Bosa Absent From Practice

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring), pass-rusher Joey Bosa (concussion, shin) and offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga (foot) were among 10 players that did not practice on Wednesday. Allen and Bosa both did not play in the Week 16 win over the Broncos and are not expected to suit up in a meaningless Week […]

Mark Ingram II A Non-Participant At Practice

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II (illness), defensive end Calais Campbell (calf), cornerback Marlon Humphrey (knee, shoulder), defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (thigh) and cornerback Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) all missed practice on Wednesday. The veteran Ingram was a healthy scratch for the second straight week in the Week 16 win over the Giants and […]

Alex Smith, Antonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin Miss Practice

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf), rookie running back Antonio Gibson (toe) and wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) all missed practice on Wednesday. Backup QB Taylor Heinicke took the first-team repetitions with Smith out. Washington has been optimistic about Smith the last two weeks, but he didn't play in Week 16 and is questionable […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald Miss Practice Wednesday

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (hip) and Larry Fitzgerald (groin) and linebacker Haason Reddick (hip) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Both receivers are likely just being rested early in the week ahead of a must-win Week 17 matchup with the division-rival Rams and their tough defense. Hopkins is likely to draw […]

Joey Slye A Low-End Starter

Carolina Panthers kicker Joey Slye is a low-end start this week against the Saints. Slye has gone 29-for-36 in field goals this season along with 32-for-35 in extra points, and it's evident the kicker has shown some instances of struggle in the 2020 campaign. The Saints are middle-tier against fantasy kickers, so Slye is a […]

Panthers Defense Should Be Left On Bench

The Carolina Panthers Defense is not a strong starting option this week against the Saints. New Orleans trounced the Vikings last week with a 52-point performance and this offense is still quite potent with Alvin Kamara and Drew Brees running the show. Meanwhile, the Panthers have allowed at least 24 points in three of the […]

Ian Thomas Not A Great Start

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas is not a viable fantasy starter in Week 17. Thomas has had at least four targets and 20 yards in the past two games, but the TE's role this year has been very small overall and his recent production isn't strong enough for fantasy. As a result, Thomas should […]

Curtis Samuel A Low-End WR2

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel is a low-end WR2 for Week 17. The WR had 106 yards receiving and seven carries for 52 yards last week. Overall, Samuel has seen at least five targets in the past five games along with at least 68 receiving yards in four of the past five games. With […]

D.J. Moore A Solid WR2 In Week 17

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is a great WR2 for Week 17 against the Saints. Moore has seen at least seven targets in the past five games and has gotten at least 96 yards in three of the past five games. The Saints are middle-tier against fantasy WRs, so Moore is a fine start […]

Robby Anderson A WR2 Against Saints

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson is a WR2 versus the Saints in Week 17. The WR has seen at least seven targets in four of the past five games though the yardage total hasn't always been consistent. He does have at least 84 yards in two of the past four games. The WR's role […]

Rodney Smith Not A Fantasy Worthy Option

Carolina Panthers running back Rodney Smith is not a starting-caliber option this week. With Mike Davis unlikely to play due to an ankle injury and Christian McCaffrey also unlikely to suit up due to a thigh injury, the Panthers may have to lean on Smith and Trenton Cannon to lead the backfield. Smith had seven […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not A Starting Option

Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is not a starting option this week against the Saints. The QB has only thrown for one touchdown and one pick total in the past three games and only posted 197 yards last week. The Saints are quite stingy against fantasy quarterbacks, so Bridgewater is not a starting option in […]

Kawhi Leonard Returns To Lineup For Wednesday’s Game

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard (mouth) will return to action for Wednesday's contest against Portland. Leonard had been held out of the team's previous two games after sustaining lacerations to his mouth. Leonard's return to the starting lineup likely bumps Luke Kennard's fantasy intrigue down a notch, although the sharpshooter figures to remain […]

LeBron James Gets Green Light To Suit Up Wednesday

Los Angeles Lakers point guard/small forward LeBron James (ankle) will play and start Wednesday's contest versus the Spurs despite battling a turned ankle. James, who is celebrating his 36th birthday, had been questionable for the game, and with the two teams running it back again Friday, there was at least a modicum of concern that […]

Austin Rivers Upgraded To Questionable For Thursday

New York Knicks point/shooting guard Austin Rivers (groin) has been deemed questionable to play in Thursday's game versus Toronto due to a sore groin. Rivers has not yet taken the floor this year, allowing Elfrid Payton nearly unabated access to starting point guard duties with Dennis Smith Jr. (quadriceps) also battling injuries. Should Rivers ultimately […]

Ben McLemore Likely Sidelined Through Weekend

Houston Rockets shooting guard/small forward Ben McLemore has been ruled out for Thursday's contest versus Sacramento, with an absence for Saturday's game likely as well. McLemore has yet to play this year due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, although the team is expected to have John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Gordon back Thursday. McLemore has seemingly […]

DaQuan Jeffries Faces Extended Absence With Ankle Injury

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Daquan Jeffries (ankle) sustained a Grade 3 sprain of his left ankle, which is expected to keep him sidelined for a considerable period of time. Jeffries appeared in 13 games off the bench last season for the Kings and figured to be a piece that the team could utilize to begin […]