Kirk Cousins Piles Up Garbage-Time Stats In Week 3

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was 40-for-55 with 296 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Early in the game, his offensive line allowed strip-sacks on back-to-back possessions and from that point forward the Vikings were playing catch-up. Cousins was able to salvage his start in […]

Deshaun Watson Has Good Fantasy Day Against Giants

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to struggle relative to his level of performance during his rookie season, but he salvaged a good fantasy performance in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Watson finished 24-for-40 passing the ball with 385 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He added 36 rushing yards as well. The Texans visit […]

Russell Wilson Posts Best Game of 2018

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had his best game of the season on Sunday against the Cowboys, even if the yardage total didn't show it. Wilson finished 16-for-26 for 192 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. It was his first game this year without an interception, and his 109 QB rating was by far […]

Philip Rivers Posts Weakest Game Of Season

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers still had a good game overall in Week 3, but it was his worst so far this season. Rivers finished 18-for-30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns in the team's losing effort to the Rams. It was good for a 105 quarterback rating, so he's still playing at a […]

Andy Dalton (QB, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: His ownership keeps creeping up, but Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is still free for the taking in two-thirds of fantasy leagues. He's starting to look like one of the most consistent streaming options out there, having tossed at least two touchdown passes […]

Josh Rosen (QB, ARI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen got his first taste of NFL action but it was bittersweet. In very limited time, Rosen looked ready for the moment upon completing three of his first five passes but then threw his first interception and failed to […]

Joe Flacco (QB, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is coming off his worst week, he has performed much better than most expected this season. He has scored between 15-22 points in the first two weeks, and has taken care of weak matchups thus far. He […]

Baker Mayfield (QB, CLE) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has a higher ownership  than one would expect since he wasn’t even the starter when the game began, however some leagues must have weird rules where you can add anyone at any time regardless of when they played. […]

Josh Allen (QB, BUF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shocked the football world Sunday by going into Minnesota and handing the Vikings a 27-6 beat down. Allen put up 27.74 which is the most fantasy points Minnesota has allowed to a quarterback since the beginning of […]

C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, no one is mistaking San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard for Aaron Rodgers or anything, but there are leagues where literally every starting quarterback is rostered. If that’s the type of league you play in, then it’s worth considering Beathard. He did have a couple […]

Eli Manning (QB, NYG) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning played well Sunday, throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns while going 25-for-29 passing. His 132.3 passer rating was his highest since Week 14 of the 2015 season, and his 86.2% completion rate was the second highest […]

Derek Carr Throws for 300 Yards In Loss

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr passed for over 300 yards again, but it came in a losing effort versus the Dolphins on Sunday. Carr added one touchdown and two interceptions, which proved to be very costly late in the fourth quarter. Carr has struggled with converting touchdowns in the red zone but seemingly has ease […]

Matthew Stafford Leads Lions to Win Over Patriots

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had an effective game on Sunday, finishing 27 of 36 for 262 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions offense did a great job keeping the Patriots offense off the field, going on long, methodical drives the entire game. Stafford was able to take advantage of a Patriots defense that was […]

Tom Brady Stifled By Lions Defense

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed only 14 of 26 passes for 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Patriots 26-10 loss to the Lions. Brady was under siege throughout the first half by Detroit's defense and then struggled to move the ball downfield in the second. The future Hall of Famer […]

Carson Wentz Directs Eagles To Win

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz didn't put up spectacular numbers, but he did what was necessary to propel the Eagles to a 20-16 come-from-behind victory over the Colts. Wentz, who was making his first appearance in more than nine months, tossed a touchdown pass on the Eagles opening offensive possession and then led the team […]

Dak Prescott Has Another Mediocre Day in Week 3

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had another mediocre performance in Week 3, connecting on 19 of 34 passes for 168 yards. He threw for one touchdown but threw two interceptions. He was able to add 21 yards on two runs. He was also sacked five times, losing 31 yards in the process. With the Cowboys […]

Mitch Trubisky Leads Second-Half Comeback

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky led several drives that culminated in 13 second-half points to lead a comeback over the Cardinals 16-14. Trubisky completed 24 of 35 passes for 220 yards and one interception in a performance that was ugly at times. Trubisky again struggled with accuracy issues, especially throwing deep, but hung in there […]

Eli Manning's Two Touchdowns Get Giants Into Win Column

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 25 of 29 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in the Giants 27-22 win over the Texans. It was tough sledding at first but Manning got cooking to finally get the Giants passing game into gear in Week 3. Manning spread the ball to six different receivers […]

Drew Brees Dives For OT Win

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dove for a one-yard touchdown in an overtime defeat to the Falcons 43-37. Brees completed 39 of 49 passes for 396 yards, three passing touchdowns and two rushing scores. The future Hall of Famer also passed Brett Favre on the all-time list for completions during a game that featured […]

Jared Goff Goes Big On Sunday

After putting up a lot of yards but no touchdowns last week, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff turned their red-zone trips into scores this week. He finished the day with 354 yards and three touchdowns. If it weren't for an interception in the end zone, his stat line would have been even gaudier. Goff […]

Cardinals Not Committing To QB Heading Into Next Week

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks said he will watch tape on quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen before he determines a starter for next week against the Seahawks. Bradford had three more turnovers and was benched late in the fourth quarter with the game on the line in favor of the rookie. It was […]

Blaine Gabbert Replaced By Marcus Mariota In Week 3 Win

Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert started the Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in place of the injured Marcus Mariota (elbow). However, he was only able to complete one of three passes for eight yards before leaving the game in the concussion protocol. Marcus Mariota was forced into action in the first quarter, but […]

Josh Rosen Fails To Lead Comeback

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen came in for the benched veteran Sam Bradford late in the fourth quarter and was unable to lead a comeback for his team. Rosen completed four of seven passes for 36 yards and an interception. Although his debut was rather underwhelming, Rosen may be the starting quarterback from now […]

Sam Bradford Gets Benched In Defeat

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford was benched after completing 13 of 19 passes for 157 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions, and a fumble. Bradford's replacement, rookie quarterback Josh Rosen, was ultimately unable to come through with a win as the team fell to the Bears 16-14. It is unclear who will start next week between […]

Aaron Rodgers Throws Two Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) was able to suit up and play efficiently despite his team falling to the Washington Redskins. A gimpy Rodgers completed 27 of his 44 passing attempts and threw two touchdowns despite being sacked four times on the day. Rodgers will likely practice in a limited capacity, if at […]

Blake Bortles Has Forgettable Week 3

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles was relatively ineffective in Jacksonville's 9-6 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, finishing with 155 passing yards on 21-for-34 passing. He added 27 rushing yards on five carries. It was a rough day for the Jaguars offensively, who play the Jets next Sunday. Bortles should have an easier time […]

Case Keenum Continues Interception Streak Sunday

Another Sunday, another pass completed to the opposition by Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum. He's now thrown an interception in each of the Broncos first three games, giving him nearly twice as many interceptions (five) as touchdowns thrown (three) on the season. Keenum finished the day 22-for-34 with 192 yards, zero TDs and 5.68 fantasy […]

Andy Dalton Struggles In Loss To Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton had a game to forget as his team fell to the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Despite his efficient play in the team's first two outings of the year, Dalton struggled in this one, throwing four interceptions on the day. Though he was still able to rack up 352 yards […]

Ryan Tannehill Tosses Three Touchdowns In Week 3

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill turned in his best performance thus far this year, going 17-for-23 passing with 289 yards and three touchdowns. He was also Miami's leading rusher in the game, picking up 26 yards on three tries. Tannehill's biggest play was a 74-yard connection with Albert Wilson for a touchdown, but altogether he […]

Alex Smith Effective In Week 3

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith completed 12 of 20 pass attempts for 220 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's win against Green Bay. The game script didn't lend itself to huge passing numbers from Smith, as Washington jumped out to an early lead and went into halftime up 28-10. Those expecting a shootout […]