Willson Contreras Continues To Swing A Hot Bat

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras stayed on Thursday versus the Reds. The All-Star catcher has really gotten going over the last few weeks and contributed with four hits in as many at-bats. He also drew a walk and scored a run to go along with one RBI. Contreras is making up for a slow start […]

Anthony Rizzo Picks Up A Pair Of Hits

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a walk, run scored and RBI on Thursday against the Reds. Rizzo has really been struggling of late and it was a good sign to see him get going. Rizzo tends to go hot and cold, but at the end of the day remains a consistent […]

Kris Bryant Starting To Warm Up

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 2-for-4 with a walk on Thursday against the Reds. Bryant has been having a really rough year, but now has two hits in three of four games and is 6-for-14 over that span. It’s a small sample size, but it is encouraging for managers who will take anything […]

Adbert Alzolay Only Lasts 3 2/3 Innings

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Adbert Alzolay only lasted 3 2/3 versus the Reds on Thursday. Alzolay was coming off of a rough start and gave up three hits, three runs, two walks and struck out a pair of Reds. The prospect figures to remain in the rotation with Jose Quintana (lat) and Tyler Chatwood (back) […]

Nico Hoerner Swipes Third Stolen Base

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nick Hoerner went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run and a stolen base on Thursday versus the Reds. Hoerner was lifted in the bottom of the seventh inning for pinch-runner Billy Hamilton. The youngster has split his time at second base with veteran Jason Kipnis and neither has ran away with […]

NBA DFS Cheat Sheet & Expert Lineups for September 11th

With only two games on this Friday slate, I'm going to discuss each game and provide a player pool for the slate at the bottom.  With the nature of the small slates moving forward, almost anyone getting consistent minutes is in play, instead of being able to easily cross off or remove players from consideration. […]

Quenton Nelson Misses Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson (back) did not practice on Thursday. Left tackle Anthony Castonzo (oblique) and center Ryan Kelly (knee) were both limited participants for the second straight day. Castonzo and Kelly should be fine for the season opener against the Jaguars in Week 1, but Nelson's status is more up in […]

Duke Johnson Suffers Leg Injury

Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson left Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with a leg injury and did not return. Johnson finished with 14 yards on five carries and failed to bring in his only target. If Johnson misses time, Houston will likely give the ball to David Johnson even more, though it's […]

Kenny Stills Held Without A Catch

Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills was targeted twice in Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He didn't catch either of them. It was the first time since Week 5 in 2016 that Stills was held catchless in an NFL game. Clearly, the addition of Brandin Cooks and Randall Cobb means Stills isn't one […]

Deebo Samuel Misses Practice Again

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Samuel still has a shot to play in Week 1 against the Cardinals, but he'll have to get in at least a limited practice session on Friday. And even if the team's top wideout does suit up, he […]

Giovanny Gallegos Can't Get Any Outs On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos was unable to get any outs in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader. Gallegos gave up three runs on two hits and a walk, facing three batters without getting an out. He was saddled with the loss, dropping his record to 1-2 and shooting his ERA up to 3.97. […]

Darrel Williams Picks Up Seven Rushes And Two Catches

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams was the clear backup to Clyde Edwards-Helaire on Thursday night versus the Houston Texans. Williams rushed seven times for 23 yards and also picked up a pair of receptions for seven yards. Williams got most of his action third downs. With the way Edwards-Helaire performed on Thursday, it's […]

Brandin Cooks Quiet In Texans Debut

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks had some moments early in Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and then he just sort of vanished. Cooks was targeted five times, catching two passes for 20 yards. The five targets were second on the team to Will Fuller V, but that's really the only bright spot […]

Starling Marte Drives In Four Runs On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had a great game at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles and a single. He drove in four runs total, three of which came on a huge game-tying double in the eighth inning. Marte did make a ghastly error in the outfield earlier in the game, but […]

Sammy Watkins Continues To Enjoy Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins put together another strong opening game on Thursday versus the Houston Texans. Watkins led the Chiefs with both targets at nine and receptions with seven. He also chipped in for a team high 82 yards and one touchdown. Watkins seems to always love the opening game and managers […]

Randall Cobb A Non-Factor Against Chiefs

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb's first target of his Houston Texans debut came with 3:50 to play in the fourth quarter of Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished with two catches for 23 yards. Expected to play a key role as an intermediate option, Will Fuller V instead took on that […]

Sandy Alcantara Struggles Through Six Innings On Thursday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara wasn't at his best on Thursday, but he was able to last through six innings of work. He allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four. Alcantara tossed an even 100 pitches, 64 for strikes. He wasn't close to at his best, […]

Chris Paddack Day-To-Day With Sprained Ankle

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (ankle) was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle. X-Rays returned negative and he’s day-to-day. The 24-year-old righty exited Thursday’s contest after just two innings, allowing a solo home run and fanning four. Paddack has been inconsistent in 2020, holding a 4.74 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and […]

Tyreek Hill Scores Touchdown

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill went for five receptions, 46 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night versus the Houston Texans. The Cheetah was shut down for only one reception in the first half, but rewarded his managers with a strong second half. Texans cornerback Bradley Roby did a good job controlling Hill. […]

Jordan Akins Catches Late Touchdown

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins caught a late touchdown in Houston's Thursday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Akins finished with two receptions for 39 yards, putting him second on the team in receiving yards on a night where quarterback Deshaun Watson spread the ball around. Akins looked much more dynamic than starting […]

Travis Kelce Goes For 60 Yards And A Touchdown

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had five grabs for 60 yards and a touchdown on Thursday night against the Texans. Kelce had a strong first half, but the Texans Defense adjusted to him in the second half. The leagues top tight end still had a solid evening and should continue to do so […]

Will Fuller V The Clear Lead Receiver After Week 1

For anyone wondering what the breakdown of the Houston Texans receiving corps would look like in 2020, the answer after one week seems to be that wide receiver Will Fuller V is going to dominate the touches. Fuller was targeted 10 times against the Chiefs -- twice as many times as anyone else on the […]

David Johnson Solid In Texans Debut

Houston Texans running back David Johnson looked more like his old self in his first game as a Texan, rushing for 77 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries. Johnson also added three catches for 32 yards, finishing just shy of 100 scrimmage yards. Johnson's the clear lead back for the team, and while he […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Shines In NFL Debut

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a magnificent debut on Thursday night against the Houston Texans. The rookie running back had 25 rushes and put up 138 yards including a 19-yard touchdown. The rookie running back also was targeted twice in the passing game, but did not make a catch. Edwards-Helaire lived up […]

Garbage Time Helps Deshaun Watson Salvage Week 1

For much of Thursday's season-opening loss, it looked like Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was on his way to a really rough day. But with a touchdown pass and run in the fourth quarter, Watson emerged from Houston's 34-20 loss with some solid numbers. He finished with 253 passing yards on 20-for-32 passing with a […]

Patrick Mahomes Throws For Three Touchdowns In Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes started his season on a high note on Thursday night against the Houston Texans. The Super Bowl MVP was 24-for-32 and racked up just 211 yards, but threw for three touchdowns with zero interceptions. It’s no shock to fantasy managers that Mahomes is one of the best options in […]

Chris Paddack Exits After Two Innings For Undisclosed Reason

San Diego Padres starter Chris Paddack (undisclosed) was lifted after just two innings Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. No reason was given, but his velocity noticed a precipitous drop inning-over-inning. The 24-year-old right hander had struck out four and allowed a solo home run before exiting. More details should follow after the game.

Sean Doolittle Departs Thursday With Apparent Injury

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle recorded just one out in relief Thursday against Atlanta before departing with what appeared to be a side/oblique ailment. Doolittle had notched holds in each of his last two appearances, not having allowed an earned run in any of his last six outings. Snakebitten by injuries in 2020, Doolittle’s […]

NHL DFS for FanDuel, DraftKings (9/11): Value Plays, Goalies, Power Plays, Core 4, Stacks

Welcome, RotoBallers. Hockey this time of year is a different experience with the showdown slates. The goal is to keep things simple during this time of year. Keep it simple stupid applies here. If you are new to playing NHL DFS, there are several things to know that will help you get caught up to […]

Zac Gallen Retains Elite Status Despite Bumpy Start

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Zac Gallen finally proved human in his most recent outing Monday against the Giants, allowing four or more runs in a start for the first time in his career. Despite that, Gallen’s ERA still sits at 2.29 through his first eight starts in 2020, with many of his Statcast metrics ranking […]