Noah Fant Trending In Right Direction To Close Out 2020

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant scored touchdowns in the first two games of the season, leading many fantasy managers to believe that he was well on his way to a breakout in just his second year in the league. But Fant battled through some injuries and didn't score his third touchdown until a Week […]

Luka Doncic Struggles In Loss To Hornets

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic struggled to four of 10 shooting from the field in a loss to the Hornets on Wednesday. Doncic did have five assists, though he's now failed to make a three-pointer in each of his last two games -- an 0-for-10 stretch. The 21-year-old is clearly still trying to get back […]

DaeSean Hamilton Likely To See A Bigger Role In Week 17

Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton surprisingly led the team in receiving in their Week 16 loss to the division-rival Chargers, catching a season-high five passes on a season-high nine targets for 77 yards. It was likely attributed to the fact that rookie wideout K.J. Hamler left the game early with a concussion and never […]

LaMelo Ball Has First Career 20-Point Game

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball scored 22 points with eight rebounds, five assists, four triples, a block, and a steal in a 118-99 win over Dallas. Ball's 22 points are a career-high, his first 20-point game in the NBA. The 19-year-old has had a bit of a rocky start from an offensive standpoint, though this- […]

Jerry Jeudy's Upside Has Rarely Been On Display In 2020

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was touted as the best route-runner in possibly the most stacked rookie crop of receivers in any NFL draft. Nobody is debating Jeudy's talents as a skilled route-runner, but his strengths haven't been accentuated in this young and inexperienced offense. It didn't help when No. 1 receiver Courtland […]

Tim Patrick Hopes To End Impressive Season On A Good Note

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick really stepped up for the team this year with Courtland Sutton (knee) missing the entire season. The third-year wideout heads into a meaningless Week 17 game against the Raiders with 49 receptions on 75 targets for 696 yards and a six touchdowns in 14 games, all career-highs. While he […]

Miles Bridges Puts Up Monster Double-Double

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges scored 20 points and pulled down a career-high 16 rebounds in his first double-double of the season. Bridges added four triples, two assists and two blocks in 30 minutes of a 118-99 victory over the Mavericks. Teammate PJ Washington played more center in this one, making Bridges a small-ball 4, […]

Royce Freeman Doesn't Have Standalone Value In Week 17

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman combined with rookie Levante Bellamy in a Week 16 loss to the Chargers to back up Melvin Gordon III with Phillip Lindsay on Injured Reserve. That should once again be the case in the Week 17 regular season finale against the division-rival Raiders. However, neither Freeman nor Bellamy are […]

Melvin Gordon III An RB1 To Close Out The Season

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III was the team's big offseason acquisition, but he's mostly been a frustrating RB2/3 for fantasy managers in 2020 because of a maddening timeshare with Phillip Lindsay. Lindsay had a few moments in the middle of the year, but he's played through injury for the majority of the season […]

Drew Lock Has Chance For One Final Good Impression

The jury is still out on Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock with one game remaining in his first full year as the starting QB. While general manager John Elway saw some positives in the second-year signal-caller's development in 2020, there have been plenty of negatives, too. Lock has 19 turnovers (15 interceptions, four fumbles lost) […]

Trae Young Scores 30-Plus Points For Third Time In Four Games

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young continued his hot start to the season with another 30-point game in a loss to Brooklyn. Young poured in 30 points with 11 assists and six rebounds, as he went 14 of 16 from the charity stripe. On a night where the third-year pro struggled a bit with his shot, […]

John Collins Erupts For 30 Points And 10 Boards In Loss

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins enjoyed his best game of the season, with 30 points and 10 rebounds in a narrow loss to the Nets. Collins had a minimal role in the offense coming into this contest, with 10 or fewer shot attempts in all three of his previous games. The 23-year-old dominated any Nets […]

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

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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 […]