Si Woo Kim Misses The Cut at Wyndham Championship
Source: Data Golf
Si Woo Kim missed the cut at last week's Wyndham Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Kim has nine top-25 finishes and missed the cut eight times in 26 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Kim ranks in the 14th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is significant because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.Tommy Fleetwood Finishes Tied for 16th at Open Championship
Source: Data Golf
Tommy Fleetwood finished tied for 16th at the Open Championship three weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. So far this season, Fleetwood has 13 top-25 finishes and missed the cut once in 17 starts. Over the past 12 months, Fleetwood ranks in the 86th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.Wyndham Clark Finishes Tied for 12th at 3M Open
Source: Data Golf
Wyndham Clark finished tied for 12th at the 3M Open two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Clark has eight top-25 finishes and missed the cut four times in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Clark ranks in the 34th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.Sam Burns Finishes Tied for 61st at 3M Open
Source: Data Golf
Sam Burns finished tied for 61st two weeks ago at the 3M Open and will now focus on preparing for this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tennessee. Burns has 10 top-25 finishes and missed the cut three times in 21 starts this season. Over the past 12 months, Burns ranks in the 63rd percentile in greens-in-regulation percentage on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because at last year's FedEx St. Jude Championship, over 34% of approach shots came from this distance.Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos Suffers TKO Loss
Source: UFC
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos suffered a second-round TKO loss to UFC veteran Neil Magny on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. Zaleski dos Santos was doing well in this fight up until Magny landed a devastating knee that hurt Zaleski dos Santos. Magny then landed a takedown, secured back control, a proceeded to punish Zaleski dos Santos with ground and pound, forcing the referee Mark Smith to stop the fight. In 9:39 of action, Zaleski dos Santos landed a takedown and 20 significant strikes. With the loss, Zaleski dos Santos fell to 25-10-1 as a pro and is now 11-6-1 in the UFC.Braves Place Austin Riley Back on Injured List
Austin Riley (abdomen) back on the 10-day injured list with a strained lower abdominal muscle and recalled infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Additionally, the club recalled infielder Jonathan Ornelas after optioning outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Gwinnett after Sunday's game. Riley was on the IL with an abdominal strain in July and will head back there after aggravating the injury in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. We would be surprised if the 28-year-old is back when he's eligible to come off the IL on Aug. 14 with the Braves out of playoff contention. In the meantime, fantasy managers should expect Alvarez to handle the majority of playing time at the hot corner in Atlanta. Riley needs to be stashed in all fantasy formats while he recovers.Source: Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they placed infielder Neil Magny Gets Back In The Win Column
Source: UFC
UFC veteran Neil Magny got back in the win column by beating Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos via second-round TKO on the main card of UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday. At first, the fight didn't go Magny's way, but a knee to the head of Zaleski dos Santos in the second round suddenly shifted the momentum in Magny's favor. Magny then took Zaleski dos Santos down and punished him with ground and pound, finishing the fight in the second round. In 9:39 of action, Magny landed two takedowns and 42 significant strikes. After losing back-to-back fights before facing Zaleski dos Santos, Magny has now returned on the right track and improved his UFC record to 23-12.Jordan Mason Could be "Co-RB1" in Minnesota
Jordan Mason could be the "Co-RB1" alongside Aaron Jones in the upcoming season. According to Jeremy Fowler, Mason could operate as the Co-RB1 in the offense. During their recent practice session on Friday, Fowler noted that Mason saw significant opportunities and is a good complement to the veteran Jones. Last season, Mason operated as the lead back in San Francisco through most of the campaign while Christian McCaffrey was injured. Mason looked quite comfortable as the top running back, averaging 14.8 PPR points per game during the first seven weeks. During this stretch, Mason averaged 95.3 rushing yards per game and found the back of the end zone three times. Given Jones' age and injury risk, Mason is an intriguing selection as he could be viewed as a reliable flex option in most weeks with the upside to produce as an RB1 if Jones were to miss time.Source: Jeremy Fowler
Minnesota Vikings running back Danny Silva Suffers His First UFC Loss
Source: UFC
Danny Silva suffered a unanimous decision loss to Kevin Vallejos on the UFC Vegas 108 main card opener on Saturday. Prior to his bout with Vallejos, Silva was on a four-fight winning streak, with two of those wins being in the UFC. It was a competitive fight, but in the end, it was Vallejos who got the better of Silva in the striking department while mixing clinchwork and takedowns. In 15 minutes of action, Silva landed a takedown and 69 significant strikes. This was Silva's first loss in the leading promotion, and now he's 2-1 in the UFC.Keaton Mitchell Expected to Have a Role this Season
Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a role in the upcoming season. After flashing immense big-play ability during his rookie season in 2023, Mitchell spent most of the 2024 campaign recovering from a knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. When he did eventually return to the field in 2024, Mitchell had a minimal role as he was the clear No. 3 option on the depth chart behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. He carried the ball just 15 times and ran for 30 yards. He added 28 yards on one reception. In 2023, Mitchell posted an eye-catching 8.4 YPC, which suggests he could carry fantasy upside if given the carries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could be worth a look as a late-round target in deeper leagues, if he can take over the No. 2 job on the depth chart.Source: Jeremy Fowler
Baltimore Ravens running back Kevin Vallejos Remains Undefeated In The UFC
Source: UFC
Kevin Vallejos extended his win streak when he defeated Danny Silva via unanimous decision on the UFC Vegas 108 main card opener on Saturday. It was a competitive fight throughout, but Vallejos had better boxing, got the better of Silva in the striking department. Not only was he better in the striking department, but Vallejos also mixed up his striking with clinchwork and takedowns. In 15 minutes of action, Vallejos landed two takedowns and 90 significant strikes. With the win, Vallejos has extended his win streak to five and improved to 2-0 in the UFC.Tony Pollard Still the Featured Back in Tennessee
Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards in 2024, his first season with the team. While many expected Tyjae Spears to siphon more work away from Pollard last season, the former only saw 84 carries in 11 games. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler visited Titans camp on Saturday and came away believing that Pollard is still the team's lead back, although Spears is expected to see a larger role in 2025. The Tennessee offense's arrow is pointing up with Cam Ward now under center, making Pollard a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 heading into fantasy drafts this summer, while Spears sets up as an interesting handcuff who could have some standalone flex value in deeper formats.Source: ESPN.com
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears Looks "Explosive" in Camp
Tyjae
Spears
has
looked
"explosive
during
training
camp."
According
to
Jeremy
Fowler
of
ESPN,
Spears
has
looked
explosive
when
running
through
holes,
and
several
members
of
the
coaching
staff
believe
he
is
inread more...
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Ja'Tavion Sanders the Offensive MVP of Camp so Far
Ja'Tavion Sanders continues to impress during training camp this year. Sanders has been the Panthers' offensive MVP thus far in camp, according to the Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Sanders "is catching passes in droves and is adding yards after the catch with regularity," Kaye wrote in his Stock Watch piece on Monday. Sanders, heading into his second NFL season, also looks leaner and more muscular this year after playing at 255 pounds as a rookie. The young tight end appears primed for a breakout in 2025 on an ascending Panthers offense, making him an interesting dart-throw as a late-round option in fantasy drafts later this summer.Source: Mike Kaye on Twitter
Carolina Panthers tight end Noah Brown Misses Practice Monday
Noah Brown (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday. Brown suffered an injury during mandatory minicamp in June but has been practicing throughout training camp. As of now, there is no explanation for Brown's absence on Monday. Brown caught 35 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown for Washington in 2024 and could see a larger role in the team's offense this season if the Commanders decide to fulfill Terry McLaurin's trade demand from last week. Stay tuned as the team is likely to elaborate on Brown's absence from practice later in the day on Monday.Source: Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter
Washington Commanders wide receiver Christian Gonzalez Won't Practice this Week
Source: Mark Daniels on Twitter
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) won't practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez injured his hamstring last Tuesday during practice and has not practiced since. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Gonzalez's injury is not expected his prevent him from playing in Week 1. Gonzalez is an emerging star at the cornerback position and will be a major piece of the New England defense this season, so the team will continue to play it safe with him in training camp.Anthony Richardson Sr, Daniel Jones Listed as Co-Starters on First Depth Chart
Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones remain locked in a preseason battle to be the team's starting signal-caller when the regular season begins. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters earlier in the day that both QBs would play "a good amount" in the team's first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Later on Monday morning, the Colts released their first unofficial depth chart and listed their QB1 as such: "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson Sr." The team continues to evaluate the play of both QBs and doesn't seem to be in a hurry to declare who will be the Week 1 starter against the Miami Dolphins.Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Kendrick Bourne Won't Practice This Week
Kendrick Bourne (undisclosed) will not practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. According to Vrabel, Bourne "got rolled up" during practice last Friday and will be sidelined as he tends to his injury. The team has not elaborated on the nature of the injury, but Bourne was seen without his left cleat on after getting hurt on Friday. Bourne is locked in a training camp battle in a crowded receiver room, so the missed time will not help his cause. Even if he does make the team out of training camp, Bourne will not be on the radar for fantasy leagues.Source: Mark Daniels on Twitter
New England Patriots wide receiver James Cook's Hold-In Continues on Monday
James Cook is not practicing for a second-straight day as his hold-in continues. Cook was spotted walking out to practice on Monday morning, but was not in uniform as he continues to angle for a new contract. The veteran running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been pushing for a long-term extension with Buffalo throughout the offseason, although the team has not met his demands as of yet. As of now, Cook's hold in isn't a huge concern for fantasy as he is still likely to be the Bills' starting running back in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. That said, if his hold-in continues deep into August, conditioning could become a concern. He remains worth a look as a mid-range RB2 in fantasy drafts.Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Buffalo Bills running back Darnell Mooney Still Without a Timetable for Return
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) remains sidelined for his team as their first preseason game approaches later this week. Mooney injured his shoulder during the first week of training camp and is expected to miss some more time. Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that they still have a few more weeks to allow Mooney to heal, but will not commit to Mooney being ready for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team hasn't provided much as far as the extent or nature of Mooney's shoulder injury, which is a bit of a concern. Mooney sets up as a low-end WR4/high-end WR5 in fantasy drafts this summer, but it would be reassuring to see him get back on the practice field before Week 1. If he's not ready for the season opener, Drake London would see a huge target share while Kyle Pitts would also get a bump.Source: Tori McElhaney on Twitter
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ravens Release John Hoyland, Tyler Loop in Line to Win Kicking Job
John Hoyland on Saturday, leaving rookie Tyler Loop as the lone kicker on the roster. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Loop is "kicking well enough to win the job." A sixth-round pick out of Arizona, Loop made 83.8% of his field goals and 98.4% of his extra-point attempts in 50 career college games. The 24-year-old is poised to fill the shoes of longtime Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was released this offseason amidst multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after 13 years with the team. Baltimore could always bring in a veteran kicker later in the summer, so Loop will still need to perform throughout the preseason to hold the job.Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker Michael Penix Jr., Kirk Cousins Will Not Play Falcons' First Preseason Game
Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins in the team's first preseason game on Friday against the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Raheem Morris. Easton Stick and Emory Jones are the quarterbacks on Atlanta's depth chart behind their top two guys, so they will presumably split snaps against Detroit. Penix Jr. is expected to enter the season as the starter for Atlanta after taking over for Cousins in Week 16 of 2024. The veteran Cousins had been the subject of some trade speculation during the offseason, but it appears Atlanta is planning to keep him in place as the backup. In 14 games last year, the 36-year-old completed 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. There's not much that Cousins needs to prove in preseason action at this point in his career.Source: Will McFadden
The Atlanta Falcons will not play quarterbacks Jordan Watkins Could Be the WR3 in San Francisco?
Jordan
Watkins
"is
in
position
to
be
the
49ers'
no.
3
or
4
wide
receiver,"
according
to
Matt
Barrows
of
The
Athletic.
Barrows
writes
that
Watkins'
teammates
"keep
praising
hisread more...
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Francisco
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Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf Struggling to Connect Downfield
Aaron
Rodgers
"hasn't
been
able
to
unlock"
wideread more...
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
offense
has
"overwhelmingly
relied
on
short,
quick
passes
or
checkdowns"
in
training
camp
practices,
according
to
Mike
DeFabo
of
The
Athletic.
DeFabo
writes
that
quarterback
Scotty Miller Has Been Steelers' Second Best Receiver?
Scotty Miller has been the team's wide receiver to stand out the most behind D.K. Metcalf. According to SI's Noah Strackbein, he has outperformed both Roman Wilson and Robert Woods. Calvin Austin III (undisclosed) has missed the last two practices, and the gap between Miller and the rest of the supporting cast has been even more evident. The Steelers' offense as a whole has reportedly struggled throughout camp, with Strackbein reporting that the defense has had the decided edge in nine of the team's first 10 practices. Sunday's practice focused on goal-line work, where the offense scored only twice in their 12 opportunities. Outside of Metcalf, the Steelers' passing game can be avoided except in deep leagues.Source: Noah Strackbein
Through two weeks of training camp practices, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hendon Hooker to Start Second Preseason Game for Lions
Hendon
Hooker
will
get
the
start
in
the
team's
second
preseason
game
on
Friday
against
the
Atlanta
Falcons.
Lions
head
coach
Dan
Campbell
said
that
Hooker
will
play
the
first
half
and
veteranread more...
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Lions
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Cade Stover a "Winner" in Texans Training Camp
Cade Stover has received praise from the front office throughout training camp. According to Cole Thompson of the Texas Wire, general manager Nick Caserio mentioned that Stover was the "most improved player of the entire offseason." The 25-year-old joined the Texans in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. During his rookie campaign, Stover had a limited role as he caught just 15 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown. However, during each of the final two games of the season (Week 18 and their Wild Card matchup), Stover logged 36 offensive snaps in each game, which were the highest marks of his debut season. In the playoff game, Stover caught a season-high four passes as well. Stover is a name to continue to monitor as he could surpass Brevin Jordan as the No. 2 tight end behind presumed starter Dalton Schultz.Source: Cole Thompson
Houston Texans tight end Anthony Richardson Sr., Daniel Jones Expected to Play a "Good Amount" in Preseason Opener
Anthony
Richardson
Sr.
and
Daniel
Jones
are
expected
to
play
a
"good
amount"
during
Thursday's
preseason
opener
against
the
Baltimore
Ravens.
However,
head
coach
Shane
Steichen
hasread more...
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Colts
quarterbacks
Bubba Wallace Charges Back to Sixth at Iowa
It was an up and down race day for Bubba Wallace at Iowa Speedway, as the 23XI Racing driver had good speed in his race car (he ranked sixth-fastest in Green Flag Speed during the race) but ran into some issuesKyle Monangai Gaining Trust of Coaching Staff
Kyle
Monangai
has
begun
to
earn
the
trust
of
the
coaching
staff.
Head
coach
Ben
Johnson
said,
"I'm
very
pleased
with
where
he's
at.
I
think
he's
a
guy
we're
gonnaread more...
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rookie
running
back