Anfernee Simons Will Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener

Portland Trail Blazers point/shooting guard Anfernee Simons (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus Utah. Simons serves as Damian Lillard's primary backup, which could allow for the Blazers' All-Pro to absorb an additional handful of minutes. Despite his increased usage last year, Simons still averaged just 1.4 assists across 20.7 minutes per game. […]

Zach Ertz Too Risky For Week 16 Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been playing more and more since returning from his ankle injury, appearing in 75 percent of the offensive snaps last week. Still, he only totaled two catches for a total of 69 yards. The long gains made for a strong TE2 finish for Ertz, but the fact that […]

Dallas Goedert A Solid Option In Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is a solid TE1 option for a Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Goedert has led the Eagles in targets in most of the games he's played this season, and even with quarterback Jalen Hurts spreading the ball all across the field, Goedert still saw eight targets last […]

Alshon Jeffery Not A Good Week 16 Option

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has seen his usage increase lately, but still isn't a good fantasy option for Week 16 lineups. Jeffery set a season-high in yards (63) and tied his season-high in catches (two) last week, but he's shown little upside and doesn't see enough action to develop any kind of a […]

Jalen Reagor Enters Week 16 With Some Upside

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor enters Week 16 with some upside after seeing some more usage in Week 15. Reagor is dealing with an ankle injury, but he's been able to practice and isn't expected to miss any time. Reagor saw a career-high in targets and catches last week despite quarterback Jalen Hurts […]

Keldon Johnson Draws Start For Wednesday’s Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs small/power forward Keldon Johnson will make the second start of his professional career Wednesday against Memphis. Johnson dealt with a foot injury coming into the year, but with Derrick White (toe) unavailable, the second-year wing vaults into the starting five. There is reason for optimism surrounding Johnson from a DFS perspective, as […]

Travis Fulgham Not A Fantasy Option In Week 16 Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Travis Fulgham is not an option in Week 16 fantasy lineups. Fulgham may have gotten some fantasy managers into the playoffs with his solid play mid-season, but he hasn't done anything in weeks, falling behind seemingly everyone else on the Eagles wide receiver depth chart. Fulgham has totaled 62 yards combined […]

Greg Ward Unlikely To Repeat Last Week's Performance

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward managed to score two touchdowns last week despite only gaining 15 yards on four catches. Ward will likely continue in his low-yardage role in Week 16, and he will only have fantasy relevance if he manages to find the end zone again. He has a little bit of upside, […]

Boston Scott Shouldn't Be In Any Week 16 Fantasy Lineups

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott has fallen completely off the fantasy radar in the past few weeks. Since Week 10, Scott has recorded no more than five rushing attempts, bottoming out with zero runs last week. With Jalen Hurts running the ball himself plenty and Miles Sanders getting all of the backfield work, Scott […]

Jeffery Simmons Misses Practice Wednesday

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (knee) did not take part in practice on Wednesday. Simmons will need to get in some practice time later this week if he hopes to play in Week 16 against the Packers. While Tennessee's defense should be avoided for this matchup against Green Bay's high-powered offense under Aaron Rodgers, […]

D'Angelo Russell Will Come Off The Bench Wednesday

Minnesota Timberwolves point/shooting guard D'Angelo Russell has been bumped to the bench for Wednesday's game against Detroit after he was late to shootaround, stemming from a COVID-19 testing delay. Ricky Rubio will enter the starting five, although it's unclear if Russell will also see decreased minutes/usage as a means of discipline. With one cancellation (Oklahoma […]

A.J. Brown Limited In Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle) was limited in practice on Wednesday. Brown has been playing through some nagging injuries, but he continues to be a stud on Sundays and should be locked into starting lineups for fantasy championship matchups as a WR1. The 23-year-old looked fine in the Week 15 win over the […]

Miles Sanders Has A Good Floor And Ceiling For Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders has a strong floor to go with a strong ceiling in a Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Sanders got every single carry in the Eagles backfield in Week 15, and has completely phased Boston Scott out of the conversation. Of course, quarterback Jalen Hurts takes many carries […]

Jalen Hurts Easily In The QB1 Conversation For Week 16

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is easily in the QB1 conversation in Week 16. In fact, he may be somewhere in the top half of that list. Hurts has been the overall fantasy QB13 and QB1 in his two starts, respectively, and those were against much better defenses than his Week 16 opponent in […]

Eric Ebron, Stephon Tuitt Out Of Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (back) and defensive end Stephon Tuitt (back) didn't take part in practice on Wednesday. Ebron avoided organ damage when he was injured in the Monday night loss to the Bengals, but he's in danger of missing a Week 16 matchup with the Colts. Fantasy managers need to monitor his […]

James Harden Avoids Suspension, Will Be Fined By League

Houston Rockets point/shooting guard James Harden has been fined $50,000 by the NBA due to a violation of the league's health and safety protocols. The Rockets season opener was postponed Wednesday after positive COVID-19 tests within the organization, which were muddled by additional contact-tracing concerns. There was a thought that Harden may draw a suspension […]

James Conner Returns To Full Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (quadriceps) and offensive guard Kevin Dotson (shoulder) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Conner sat out of the Monday night loss to the Bengals in Week 15 but appears to be on track for a return in Week 16 against the Colts and their tough defense. Benny Snell […]

Buccaneers Defense A Starting Option Against Lions

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense takes on the Detroit Lions in Week 16. Detroit has averaged 27.7 points per game since their coaching change, though the offensive line has still been susceptible to pressure. Detroit has allowed the eighth-most sacks this year, while Tampa Bay has produced the fifth-most. It's a good matchup on paper, […]

Tristan Thompson Draws Start In Team Debut Wednesday

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson (hamstring) not only will suit up for Wednesday's season opener versus Milwaukee, but he'll start in the frontcourt alongside Daniel Theis. With Kemba Walker (knee) out of the mix, the Celtics are opting for a larger starting five, particularly against Milwaukee, whose length should play into Thompson's strengths. Having averaged […]

Cowboys Defense Not A Strong Option For Week 16

The Dallas Cowboys Defense is not a great option in Week 16 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys defense has been better of late, at least in fantasy lineups, intercepting four passes in their past four games after recording just three through the first 11 weeks of the season. They've still allowed more than 30 points in […]

Dez Bryant, Calais Campbell Miss Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Dez Bryant (thigh), defensive end Calais Campbell (calf) and cornerbacks Marcus Peters (calf) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder) were among the players that didn't practice on Wednesday. Bryant had just one catch on three targets in the blowout win over the Jaguars in Week 15, but the one grab went for […]

Greg Zuerlein Just An Average Option In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is a decent option for a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. He's ranked somewhere around the K15 for fantasy championship week. Zuerlein hasn't been able to do much with longer kicking opportunities this season, going just 2-for-8 on field goal tries from over 50 yards out. He's 27-for-34 […]

Ryan Succop An Upside Play In Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop is in a good spot heading into a Week 16 matchup with the Detroit Lions. Succop has quietly had a strong season, as he's on pace to break Matt Bryant's team record of 131 points in a season. The Lions have played kickers well this season, but the over/under […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Chance For Rebound Effort In Week 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has had a quiet showing in each of his last two games, despite catching a touchdown in Week 14. Still, Gronkowski has remained a key cog in the offense, as he's seen six or more targets in three of his last four contests. Up next is a matchup […]

Dalton Schultz A Low-Ceiling Option In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz is a low-upside option in a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schultz only saw two targets last week, but made the best of them, finding the end zone on a touchdown. He's been a TE1 four times and a TE2 seven other times. He's developed a strong […]

Milwaukee Picks Up Donte DiVincenzo’s Option For Next Year

Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Donte Divincenzo begins his ascension into the first unit this season, drawing the start for Wednesday's season opener against the Celtics. Shortly prior to tip-off, the organization announced that DiVincenzo would be back for 2021-22, picking up the fourth-year team option on his rookie deal. Having averaged 9.2 points and 4.8 […]

Michael Gallup Too Risky To Trust In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup has had a few big games this season, but his usage has been way too inconsistent to trust in a fantasy championship matchup. Gallup has put up double-digit fantasy points only four times this year, but his floor has been non-existent, as he's put up fewer than five points […]

Antonio Brown A Risky Flex With Upside

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown gets a chance to build off a great showing from last week in a matchup with the Lions on Saturday. Brown is coming off a season-best 93 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons, including a go-ahead, 46-yard touchdown. He's had at least five catches and 49 receiving […]

Goran Dragic Comes Off Bench To Open Season

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic will lead the second unit during Wednesday's season opener versus Orlando, with Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Duncan Robinson making up the starting backcourt. The presence of Dragic with the bench group does not bode well for Kendrick Nunn's fantasy intrigue to begin the season, although the duo should […]

Isaac Okoro Draws Start In NBA Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward Isaac Okoro has been officially announced as a starter for Wednesday's contest against Charlotte. Okoro appeared to have the inside track at the gig with Kevin Porter Jr. (personal) ruled out, but the No. 5 overall choice in the 2020 NBA Draft has now been confirmed to be playing a major […]