Nelson Cruz Remains A Nightly HR Threat To Close The Year

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has made a habit of clobbering the ball during 2020. So despite his recent power slide (just one HR since Sept. 8), Cruz is a perpetual threat to amass a dinger or two. His 16.2 barrel rate and 47.9% Hard Hit percentage rank among the game’s elite, making him […]

Rafael Devers Begins To Heat Up Down The Stretch In 2020

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers socked a three-run home run Thursday versus Miami, an exclamation point on his return to elite status. After a dreadfully slow start to 2020, Devers has mauled the ball in September with a gaudy .397/.453/.759 slash line. It was just a year ago that Devers’ 359 total bases […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Sees MVP Candidacy Slide In September

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. has struggled mightily at the plate as of late, having gone just 2-for-25 over his last seven games. With only four extra-base hits in the month of September, he has slashed .184/.293/.347 and seen his MVP candidacy take a significant bump. Despite his lack of production as of […]

Cody Bellinger Remains In No. 6 Spot In Order Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger is once again batting sixth during Thursday’s contest against Colorado and left-hander Kyle Freeland, the sixth time in the last seven games that he has held that spot in the lineup. Bellinger is yet to hit a home run during the month of September, having slashed just .216/.293/.405 […]

Matt Shoemaker Extends Pitch Count In Sim Games

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Matt Shoemaker has ramped up his pitch count to 45 pitches during simulated games, increasing the probability that he could return to the club’s starting rotation during the postseason. Shoemaker compiled a 4.91 ERA across five starts before he hit the injured list due to inflammation in his right shoulder. […]

Jake Arrieta Shut Down, Spencer Howard Has A Chance

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Jake Arrieta (hamstring) has been officially shut down for the remainder of the 2020 regular season, manager Joe Girardi confirmed Thursday. Additionally, rookie Spencer Howard (shoulder) could begin a throwing program soon, which would be the only path to him rejoining the rotation within the next 10 days. Arrieta finishes the […]

D.J. Chark Jr. A Risky Week 2 Option

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. caught a touchdown in Week 1, but also was targeted just three times, catching all of them for 25 yards. Against a good Titans Defense this week, Chark's got a lot of downside. His low volume of work last week could be an anomaly, but it could also […]

Sam Selman Locks Down First Career Save Thursday

San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Sam Selman logged the first save of his career against the Mariners on Thursday. Entering the day, Selman’s 153 ERA+ was tops on the Giants’ pitching staff, although it’s not clear if he’ll be seeing more save chances over the final week-plus. No healthy member of the San Francisco bullpen […]

James Robinson Has Flex Appeal In Week 2

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson had a strong NFL debut in Week 1, rushing for 62 yards on 16 carries and adding a 28-yard reception. He played 68 percent of Jacksonville's snaps. While this Week 2 game against the Titans isn't prime for Robinson to have a breakout performance, his projected role gives him […]

Dakota Hudson Exits Early Thursday With Elbow Tightness

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Dakota Hudson was removed from his start Thursday against the Pirates due to tightness in his pitching elbow. Hudson worked two scoreless innings prior to his departure, lowering his ERA to 2.77 in the process. Unfortunately, tightness in the pitching elbow is not a recipe for a quick return to […]

Gardner Minshew II Faces Tough Week 2 Matchup

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II had a stellar Week 1, completing 95 percent of his passes for 173 yards and three touchdowns. But a repeat performance seems unlikely in Week 2 as he faces a Tennessee Titans team whose defense should be up to the task to slow down the Minshew Mania. In Week […]

Randall Cobb A Risky Play In Week 2

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb is a risky option in Week 2 against the Baltimore Ravens. Cobb played 78 percent of Houston's snaps in Week 1 against the Chiefs, but was targeted just three times, catching two of them for 23 yards. It was a quiet first game for Cobb in his new uniform. […]

Will Fuller V Is Houston's Only Viable Fantasy Receiver

Through one week, there's only one wide receiver on the Houston Texans who should be started in the majority of fantasy leagues: Will Fuller V. And while he has an incredibly tough Week 2 matchup with a Ravens team that's going to have a good shot at holding the Texans under 200 passing yards, Fuller's […]

David Johnson Faces Tough Week 2 Matchup

Houston Texans running back David Johnson had a strong debut for his new team in Week 1, with 11 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown plus three catches for 32 yards. But while Johnson is set to have a major role in Week 2 with Duke Johnson Jr. (ankle) sidelined, he still has a […]

Auden Tate Inactive In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Auden Tate is a healthy scratch for Thursday's Week 2 contest against the Browns. Tate played 15 snaps in Week 1 but wasn't targeted. His absence will open up more snaps as the fourth receiver for either Mike Thomas or Tee Higgins, but neither of those guys is really a fantasy […]

Jarvis Landry Active In Week 2

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is officially active for Thursday's Week 2 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is inactive. Landry's been dealing with this hip issue all year after offseason surgery, but it didn't keep him off the field in Week 1, so it's no surprise that even […]

Kolten Wong Returns To Lineup Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (side) was back among the starting nine for Thursday’s contest against Pittsburgh. Instead of his usual spot atop the order, Wong will bat ninth for the first time this season, putting a dent into his DFS intrigue. Through his first 40 games, Wong has compiled a .666 OPS, […]

Corey Davis A Limited Participant In Thursday's Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports. Davis was withheld from Wednesday's session, the Titans' first practice since he led the team with seven receptions for 101 yards in Monday's 16-14 win over the Broncos. If Davis is able to advance to full […]

Deshaun Watson May Struggle Against Ravens

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson faces a tough Week 2 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Watson -- who had one of his worst games of 2019 against this team, when he had just 169 passing yards -- is still a must-start option in season-long formats because of his tremendous upside, but he has a pretty […]

Steven Matz Rejoins Rotation, Will Start Friday

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Steven Matz has been tabbed as the club’s starter Friday against Atlanta. Matz has battled both injuries and demotion throughout 2020, having posted an 8.63 ERA across six appearances (five starts). While Matz is a risky play in both DFS and season-long formats, his lone quality start this season came […]

Brandin Cooks Limited In Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was limited in practice on Thursday as he deals with a quad injury. Cooks was quiet in his Texans debut against the Chiefs, turning his five targets into just two catches and 20 yards. Even if he's able to suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Ravens, Baltimore possesses […]

Brandon Aiyuk Practices In Full

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced in full on Thursday, positioning him to make his NFL debut against the Jets in Week 2. New York's pass defense appears to be pretty shaky after one week of play, and while you very likely should not be counting on a rookie wide receiver on […]

Cole Tucker Out With Concussion, Jose Osuna Recalled

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Cole Tucker was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list prior to Thursday’s contest versus St. Louis. To take his place on the active roster, the team recalled Jose Osuna from its alternate training site. Tucker has been shifted to the outfield full-time in 2020, although that hasn’t materialized into production at […]

Justin Jackson Doesn't Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (quad) didn't practice on Thursday. His availability for Week 2 is in doubt, and his place on this team's depth chart appears to be in doubt as well. Rookie Joshua Kelley seemed to grab the No. 2 running back role from Jackson in Week 1, relegating Jackson to […]

Buccaneers Defense A Good Option

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense gets a favorable matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. The unit is an underrated one, as they were able to keep the Saints' offense in check, while generating pressure on Drew Brees. The sack and interception numbers might not have been there in Week 1, but there's potential […]

Caleb Ferguson Set For Second Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson (elbow) is done for the remainder of the 2020 season and likely most of 2021 as well. Ferguson will undergo the second Tommy John surgery of his career next week in response to the results of his latest MRI on his pitching elbow. Ferguson had developed into a crucial […]

Ryan Succop A Starting Option In Week 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop could be in line for a good fantasy day against the Panthers in Week 2. Carolina surrendered two field-goals and four extra-points to Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson in Week 1, so the matchup has the potential to be a good one. Tampa Bay is also very capable of putting […]

Jacob Waguespack Lands On Injured List With Back Strain

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Jacob Waguespack was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Thursday’s contest against the Yankees due to a strained left back. Things have gone sideways out of relief for Waguespack in 2020, having amassed an 8.15 ERA and 2.04 WHIP across 11 appearances. He becomes the latest Blue Jays […]

Adam Eaton On The Shelf, Brock Holt Returns From Paternity List

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left index finger fracture. The timing of the injury appears destined to end Eaton’s 2020 campaign, which ultimately finishes as the weakest offensively of his nine-year career. To take his place on the active roster, the club activated Brock […]

O.J. Howard A TE2 Against Carolina

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard gets a pretty tough matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Howard actually looked like the better tight end when compared to Rob Gronkowski, as he played less snaps but saw more targets and caught a touchdown pass from Tom Brady. This tight end room is almost […]