Julio Jones Comes With Risk If He Suits Up

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (hamstring) faces a Bears Defense that has surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points to enemy wideouts so far in 2020. After reportedly making his injury worse in Week 2, Jones missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday- needless to say, his Week 3 status is in jeopardy right […]

J.A. Happ Makes Final Regular Season Start Friday

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ will take the hill Friday versus Miami, marking his final start of the 2020 regular season. After opening the year with back-to-back starts of four runs allowed, Happ has compiled a 1.93 ERA over his last six starts. With one final strong performance, Happ can likely clinch his […]

Javier Baez Sees September Slide Crater Season Numbers

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez has batted just .188 with a .216 on-base percentage during September, being dropped in the order as far as the No. 7 slot. His OPS has been in a steady freefall from his past numbers, settling into .579 with just three contests to play in 2020. Equally concerning is the […]

Aaron Bummer, Carlos Rodon Rejoin Roster Thursday

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitchers Aaron Bummer (biceps) and Carlos Rodon (shoulder) were both activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus Cleveland. Bummer has been a crucial cog in the Chicago bullpen over the last two years, having allowed just one run with 12 strikeouts in 7 ⅓ IP this year. […]

Joc Pederson Back Among Starting Nine Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson rejoins the starting lineup Thursday versus Oakland and right-hander Mike Fiers. Pederson has become a platoon option at this stage, having batted just .177 with a .639 OPS this year. Yet after clubbing 36 homers last year, Pederson can still present an appealing DFS boom-or-bust option due to […]

Carlos Martinez Lands On Injured List With Oblique Ailment

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Carlos Martinez (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus Milwaukee due to a strained left oblique. After having delivered a 9.90 ERA in five regular-season starts, it was murky as to whether Martinez would make St. Louis’ potential playoff roster, but the injury further […]

Todd Gurley II A Low-End RB2 In Week 3

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II gets a seemingly tough matchup against the Bears. Chicago has allowed the 11th-fewest rushing yards to opposing backs, though they did it against an uninspiring Lions backfield and a Giants offense that lost running back Saquon Barkley (knee) early in the game. Gurley quietly ranks eighth in rushing attempts […]

Freddy Peralta Hits Paternity List, Eric Lauer Rejoins Roster

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta was placed on the paternity list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Cardinals, which effectively removes any remaining fantasy intrigue that he had in 2020. With the placement requiring at least three days away from the club, left-hander Eric Lauer was recalled to rejoin the roster. Peralta excelled out […]

Walker Buehler Faces Few Limitations In Thursday Start

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler (finger) is making his first start since Sept. 8 on Thursday versus Oakland, and manager Dave Roberts indicated that he hopes for the righty to reach six innings or 90 pitches. Buehler has worked at least six innings just once all season (Aug. 21), but he has delivered […]

Alejandro Kirk Draws First Start As Designated Hitter Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will serve as the designated hitter for Thursday's contest versus the Yankees and left-hander Jordan Montgomery, the first time in his big league career that he’ll start from somewhere other than behind the dish. Kirk, the club’s No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has impressed in his early showings, […]

Aaron Judge Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is being held out of Thursday’s starting nine against Toronto as the club attempts to keep him healthy heading into the postseason. Brett Gardner will be in the lineup, while Clint Frazier holds down right field in Judge’s absence. Judge has gone just 5-for-25 with five singles since returning […]

Wilson Ramos Out Of Thursday’s Lineup

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is not among the starting nine for Thursday’s contest versus Washington and left-hander Patrick Corbin. While Ramos has homered against Corbin in the past, it’s been his only hit in 12 career at-bats, as he cedes way to Robinson Chirinos behind the plate. Ramos’ power production has dipped considerably […]

Matt Ryan A Solid QB1 Against Bears

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will face off with the Chicago Bears in Week 3. Chicago presents a tough matchup, as they've allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks through two weeks and have surrendered the league's lowest passer rating against. However, they've faced Matthew Stafford and Daniel Jones, neither of whom are playing at […]

Atlanta Expects Max Fried Back For Game 1 Of Playoffs

Atlanta Braves left-handed pitcher Max Fried (ankle) was forced to depart from his start Wednesday after just one inning due to a tweaked ankle. But manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that the club anticipates having Fried back for the opening game of the 2020 postseason next Wednesday. It was a tremendous regular season for Fried, […]

Renato Nunez Absent From Thursday’s Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Renato Nunez (knee) is not among the club’s starting nine for Thursday’s contest versus Boston and left-hander Martin Perez as he battles a sore knee. Pat Valaika will enter the lineup and hold down first base in Nunez’s absence. On the heels of a 31-homer campaign in 2019, Nunez showcased this […]

Anderson Tejeda Scratched From Thursday’s Lineup

Texas Rangers second baseman/shortstop Anderson Tejeda (arm) was a late scratch from Thursday’s starting nine versus Houston and right-hander Cristian Javier. Tejeda, the club’s No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is one of the young bats that the Rangers have been getting a look at down the stretch in 2020, as he has produced a […]

Clarke Schmidt Set For First MLB Start Sunday

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Clarke Schmidt is in line to make the first start of his big league career Sunday versus Miami. Schmidt, ranked as the club’s No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has appeared twice out of relief this season and allowed three hits, three walks and two runs in 2 ⅓ frames. […]

Jan Blachowicz Has A Chance To Claim UFC Gold

Polish striker Jan Blachowicz (26-8) has been on a run lately since entering the UFC in 2014. He has won seven of his last eight bouts, including a huge win most recently over Corey Anderson. Blachowicz has finished 16 of his 26 career victories by knockout or submission. This will be Blachowicz's 15th journey into […]

Nate Pearson Returns Thursday, Will Work In Relief

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson (elbow) was activated off of the injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus the Yankees. Pearson, the club’s top prospect per MLB Pipeline, will work out of the bullpen after tightness in his pitching elbow shut him down for the past month. In four starts this year for […]

Thursday Night Football Matchups Analysis - Week 3

Congratulations everyone, we have made it through what should be the toughest injury week of the season *viciously knocks on wood*. Last week hurt many fantasy teams, however, we are only two weeks into the season and the end is nowhere in sight. So with that, there are 14 weeks of football left to go. […]

Dominick Reyes Gets Another Chance To Claim Gold

Dominick Reyes (12-1) gets an immediate chance to earn the UFC light heavyweight title. After suffering a controversial decision loss to Jon Jones, he will now face Jan Blachowicz due to Jones vacating the title. Reyes has finishing ability, with nine of his 12 wins coming by way of finish. Reyes averages 4.88 significant strikes […]

Broncos Defense No Longer In Streaming Consideration

The Denver Broncos Defense must disrupt Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in Week 3 to have a chance at avoiding an 0-3 start on the season. Linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu has stepped up in Von Miller's (ankle) absence, starting across from former fifth overall pick Bradley Chubb. The young secondary of Essang Bassey and Michael Ojemudia will […]

Austin Hooper A Low-End TE2 In Week 3

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper is off to a slow start with his new team. The veteran tight end has caught just four of six targets for 37 yards through two games. Last year's overall TE6 was certainly expected to perform better by those who drafted him this summer. Hooper will go up against […]

Jarvis Landry A WR3 In Week 3

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is off to a slow start in the 2020 season. The usual target-hog has turned nine targets into eight catches for 107 scoreless yards in two games. The new Cleveland offense has been run-heavy, as expected under Kevin Stefanski, which has limited Landry thus far. The veteran wideout will […]

Brandon McManus Remains Off The Fantasy Radar

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus has a big leg and kicks half of his games in altitude, but he just hasn't been worth putting in starting lineups just yet in 2020. McManus didn't attempt a field goal in the season-opening loss to the Titans, but he connected on two of his three tries in the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. A WR2 In Week 3

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is coming off a productive game in a Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Beckham caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in the win. He will go up against a leaky secondary employed by the Washington Football Team in Week 3. While Washington doesn't […]

Noah Fant Becoming Trustworthy Tight End Option

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant has caught nine of his 11 targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns through two games this season and has even more fantasy upside now that receiver Courtland Sutton (knee) is out for the rest of the year. Even with quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) out and backup Jeff Driskel […]

Michael Conforto Placed On Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) was placed on the injured list on Thursday due to hamstring tightness. This move ends the season for Conforto. He had been sidelined since Sunday but returned to the Mets' lineup on Wednesday as the designated hitter. It appears Conforto re-injured his hamstring prompting the Mets to make […]

Tim Patrick Can Be Avoided Against Buccaneers

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick will be in three-receiver sets moving forward now that Courtland Sutton (knee) is done for the rest of the 2020 season. Patrick will be behind rookie wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler and tight end Noah Fant in the passing-game pecking order, though, which will leave him very […]

K.J. Hamler's Role To Increase Without Courtland Sutton

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver K.J. Hamler, who caught three of his seven targets in his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Steelers for 48 yards, will have an expanded role moving forward with Courtland Sutton (knee) done for the year. Hamler played the second-most snaps of any Broncos receiver last week and had […]