Russell Wilson Has To Be Started In Week 2

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was nearly perfect in Week 1. In Week 2, his matchup is much more difficult against the New England Patriots, but you have to keep him in your lineups. For his career in two matchups against New England, Wilson has averaged just under 30 fantasy points per game. Wilson's receiving […]

Andrew Chafin Throws Simulated Game

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Chafin (finger) threw just over 20 pitches in a sim game on Wednesday, and the team is optimistic about the 30-year-old’s progress. Chafin could reasonably return as soon as this weekend and should help a Chicago bullpen that owns a middling 4.47 ERA for the season. With a solid 3.46 […]

Franklin Barreto May Require Surgery

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Franklin Barreto (shoulder) still has pain in his shoulder and may require surgery. Barreto was placed on the injured list one week ago after an awkward slide injured his shoulder, and the 24-year-old’s timeline is muddy at this point. Barreto had struggled in 21 games this season with a .107 […]

Matt Magill Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Magill (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2020 MLB season as a result. Magill came into the season as a closer option in a crowded (but not very good) Seattle bullpen, and he tossed nine scoreless innings mixed with a pair of […]

Dustin Johnson Looks For Second U.S. Open Title

Playing perhaps the best golf of his career, Dustin Johnson heads to the 2020 U.S. Open searching for his second major title. The American will be a popular selection on DraftKings for the week at his $11,500 price tag, but it does feel as if the 36-year-old is beginning to lose a little luster throughout […]

Eduardo Escobar Primed For Poor Game On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar is unlikely to hit well against Dylan Bundy and the Angels on Wednesday as he tends to struggle against changeups (.599 OPS against this season) and sliders (.676 OPS against this season) -- Bundy’s two preferred secondary offerings. Escobar has struggled all season with a .606 OPS coming into […]

Keep Joe Mixon Starting Against Cleveland

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was undoubtedly one of the biggest flops in Week 1 against the Chargers, as he finished with just 69 yards off 19 carries for a miserable 2.0 yard-per-carry mark. He also underwhelmed catching passes out of the backfield by hauling in just one catch for two yards. Thanks in […]

Cam Akers A Borderline Fantasy Starter This Week

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers saw a good amount of work in Week 1, but he was extremely inefficient. In Week 2, you can expect much of the same. The Rams offensive line could be outmatched against this Philadelphia Eagles defensive line. Akers averaged less than three yards per carry on 14 totes […]

N'Keal Harry Has Low-End WR3 Value

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry was expected to do big things when he was drafted by the team. Sadly, injuries derailed his rookie season, but he is hopeful to bounce back in 2020. Harry hauled in five of six targets for 39 yards in the Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins. The […]

Tyler Higbee Should Bounce Back In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee was unable to live up to the hype in Week 1, but he can bounce back in Week 2. The Philadelphia Eagles have a severe lack of talent at the linebacker position, and they downgraded at safety this offseason. Higbee only saw two more targets than teammate Gerald […]

Julian Edelman Has Promising Upside

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman technically didn't even start their Week 1 contest against the Miami Dolphins. However, he was on the field for a majority of their offensive snaps. Edelman finished with five receptions on seven targets for 57 yards. The Patriots are lacking reliable options, so quarterback Cam Newton should look […]

Robert Woods Is A Safe Play For Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods showed off some big-play ability in Week 1, and he is a safe option again for Week 2. The Philadelphia Eagles were one of the worst teams against wide receivers last season, and that might continue this year despite the addition of cornerback Darius Slay. Woods gets a […]

Jacob deGrom Leaves Start With Hamstring Injury

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (hamstring) left his start on Wednesday after only two innings with a right hamstring spasm. The severity of deGrom’s injury is unclear, but the Mets have only 11 games left to play this season with little incentive to rush deGrom back. It’s likely that deGrom misses the rest […]

Tyler Boyd Hopes To Rebound On Thursday Night

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd didn't have the most impressive Week 1 against the Chargers and will look to bounce back on Thursday night against Cleveland. The 25-year-old is coming off two-straight 1,000-yard seasons, but he struggled last Sunday as he was relegated to second fiddle by the return of veteran wideout A.J. Green, […]

James White Has Good Potential For Week 2

New England Patriots running back James White is likely going to be an important part of the offense this season. The team likes to use him in both the running and passing game quite often. White rushed five times for 22 yards and hauled in all three of his targets for 30 yards through the […]

Cooper Kupp Should Bounce Back In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp caught four of his five targets in Week 1, but he wasn't able to break any for a big gain. In Week 2, his matchup gets a lot easier against a Philadelphia Eagles team that was ranked in the bottom five against wide receivers last season. Kupp has […]

Malcolm Brown Has Tough Matchup For Week 2

Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown finished as the No. 5 running back in Week 1, but it's unlikely he'll be able to replicate that in Week 2. The Philadelphia Eagles were ranked fifth against the running back position last season because they penetrate the backfield often. Combine that with their spotty secondary, and […]

Jared Goff Is A Sneaky Play In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff saw some touchdowns vultured from him in Week 1. If he had gotten them, his week would have looked a lot better. In Week 2, his matchup looks a bit better. The Philadelphia Eagles are built to stop the run, but they have a number of holes in their […]

Sony Michel Considered An RB3 Against Seattle

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel was the starter for their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. He rushed 10 times for 37 yards and one touchdown. His lone touchdown was at the goal line, but quarterback Cam Newton figures to get plenty of chances there as well. The Patriots are going to […]

Benny Snell Jr. (RB, PIT) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed Ben Roethlisberger back until a virtual year off the field... but at the same time they had to say goodbye to RB James Conner just two quarters into the season. Bad for the rushing game, right? Wrong. Enter Benny Snell […]

A.J. Green Should Remain A Starter In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green secured five of his nine targets for 51 yards against the Chargers in Week 1. That was a respectable showing, primarily after injuring his ankle during training camp of last year, which resulted in the 32-year-old missing all of last season. Despite his lengthy tenure in the league, his […]

Cam Newton Will Have Tougher Matchup In Week 2

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton had a promising first start with his new team in Week 1. He completed 15 of 19 passes for 155 yards and rushed 15 times for 75 yards and two touchdowns. However, it was against the Miami Dolphins below average defense, so it's not time to get carried away […]

Mike Gesicki A TE2 Versus Bills

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki could be a huge part of the offense this season. He's expected to play as the slot receiver, which should increase his fantasy value. He was only able to haul in three receptions for 30 yards during the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. It won't get […]

Joe Burrow Looking For First Touchdown Pass In Week 2

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will be searching for his first touchdown throw in Week 2 against the Browns on Thursday night. The rookie had a respectable debut last Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers by compiling 193 yards on 23-for-36 passing. He also racked up 46 yards off of eight carries on the ground, […]

Preston Williams Gaining Some Steam

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams failed to capitalize on his chances during the Week 1 loss to the New England Patriots. He hauled in two of his seven targets for 41 yards. DeVante Parker (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's practice, but is expected to suit up for Week 2 versus the Buffalo Bills. Williams […]

DeVante Parker Limited During Wednesday's Practice

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday's practice. He missed the second half of their Week 1 contest against the New England Patriots after aggravating his hamstring. It sounds like Parker is on the right track to play versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. However, that's a tough matchup for […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 2

Whether due to their own play, the play of others, or injuries, players' stock increases and decreases on a weekly basis. Perhaps more than any other, the NFL is a league that experiences ups and downs at a rapid pace. With only 16 games, there’s little room for error and seemingly endless opportunities for improvement. […]

NextGen Stats - Wide Receiver/Tight End Breakdowns and Takeaways

We made it! We wagered through a long and tedious preseason but real football hit us in the forehead for the first time this season during the past few days and change. But just as soon as it came, it went. The first week of the season is over and we have some tasty numbers […]

Week 1 Outliers Analysis - We Must Overreact!

In Week 1, the quarterback position was rather stable as Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Kyler Murray finished inside the top-five. Through Sunday's games, Gardner Minshew II finished as QB12 which surprised most, while Dak Prescott and Patrick Mahomes underwhelmed just a little, finishing as QB2's. Tight end was a little […]

How NOT to Overreact to NFL Week 1

First thing’s first: take a deep breath. If you had a great Week 1, congratulations. If your team underpeformed, you’re not alone. Now is not the time to panic, and you have to be patient because your studs are studs for a reason. This is a one-game sample, so you need to maintain your patience […]