Aaron Rodgers Not A Lock For Week 2

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said "no decision has been made" about whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) will play in Week 2 against the Vikings. Rodgers injured his knee in the first half in Week 1 against the Bears and had to be carted off, but he returned in the second half and […]

Cam Newton Leads Panthers To Win

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton led the team to a Week 1 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Newton had a quiet game in passing to his receivers, completing 17 passes for 161 yards from 26 attempts. Newton did show his dual-threat capability adding 58 yards and a Touchdown on the ground. Ultimately this was another […]

Russell Wilson A Mixed Bag In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had an up-and-down game against Denver in Week 1. The good news is that he threw for 298 yards, three touchdowns, and finished the day with a 92.7 quarterback rating. The bad news is that he also threw two ugly picks and was sacked six times. Wilson should be one […]

Kirk Cousins Poised In Vikings Regular Season Debut

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins started his season off on the right foot on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Cousins was 20-for-36 passing with a total of 244 yards and two touchdowns. He pulled off a number of great throws against an aggressive 49ers defensive front. In particular, his touchdown strikes to Stefon Diggs […]

Cam Newton Will Be Allowed To Run

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner doesn't plan on limiting quarterback Cam Newton's identity and have him run less. Newton led both teams in rushing by halftime in Week 1 against the Cowboys and finished with a team-high 58 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. Through the air, Newton was 17-for-26 for 161 […]

Josh Allen (QB, BUF) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nathan Peterman was deservedly benched in the third quarter of the Bills 47-3 drubbing at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens and replaced by Josh Allen. We knew that Peterman was playing on borrowed time, but this was a quicker hook than anyone could have […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick (QB, TB) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick blew expectations out of the water with a monster game Sunday in New Orleans. Fitzpatrick threw for 417 yards and tossed four touchdowns passes in the Bucs 48-40 win over the Saints. He even ran for 36 […]

Ryan Tannehill (QB, MIA) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill had an up-and-down game between weather delays in week one, tossing for 230 yards and two touchdowns but throwing two interceptions against the Titans. He has been a matchup play for the majority of his career, and Tannehill […]

Case Keenum (QB, DEN) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum shredded the Seattle Seahawks defense for 329 yards and three touchdowns in week 1. He did toss three picks, but he still scored 22.16 fantasy points thanks to the yardage and touchdowns. Keenum only threw seven interceptions all […]

Alex Smith (QB, WSH) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues OWNED IN: 62% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith was mentioned in this article heading into week one as a streamer, and he delivered 19.6 fantasy points in a standard league against Arizona. In Week Two, Smith gets an even easier matchup at home against the Indianapolis Colts. […]

Aaron Rodgers Leads Big Comeback Following Injury

It was looking like Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) may have been done for the year following an awkward sack in the second quarter of a Week 1 matchup against the Chicago Bears. However, Rodgers came back onto the field in the second half and shrugged off a slow start to lead Green Bay […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Provides the Fitzmagic

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick went ballistic against the Saints on Sunday. Fitzpatrick threw for 417 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions, and lead his double-digit underdog Buccaneers to an eight-point victory over the reigning NFC South champions. This was a literally magical performance from the 35-year old Harvard grad who is only starting because […]

Interceptions Ruin Case Keenum's Regular Season Debut

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum went 25-for-39 for 329 passing yards and three passing touchdowns Sunday afternoon in the Broncos 27-24 victory over Seattle -- a stat line which would leave Broncos Nation (and fantasy owners alike) buzzing in anticipation for what the future holds, if not for the three interceptions. Nonetheless, Keenum finished the day with […]

Sam Bradford Falls Short In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford had a rather disappointing day against the Redskins. Bradford was able to complete 20 of his 34 pass attempts, yet registered a paltry 153 yards and an interception for his efforts. Fans will be calling for rookie Josh Rosen to play in front of Bradford after the team's defeat in […]

Dak Prescott Struggles to Get Anything Going on Sunday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott struggled to move the ball on Sunday, completing 19 of 29 passes for 170 yards. He did not throw an interception, but he didn't throw a touchdown either. He added five carries for 19 yards, but lost a fumble as well. It was a bad day overall for the Cowboys […]

Mitch Trubisky Comes Up Short In Green Bay

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 23 of 35 passes for 171 yards , including 32 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. The Bears offense came out of the gate firing and Trubisky was as sharp in the first half as he has been in his entire […]

Taylor Lewan Suffers Concussion

Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan (head) suffered a concussion in Week 1 against the Dolphins and didn't return to the game. Lewan was hit by defensive lineman Andre Branch during an interception return. Lewan will be put through the concussion protocol this week and will probably be questionable for Week 2. That'll be bad […]

Blaine Gabbert Struggles In Relief Effort

Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert came in following the injury to starter Marcus Mariota in Sunday's loss to the Miami Dolphins but struggled to get anything going, finishing 11 of 22 for 117 yards and an interception. While Mariota's status is questionable for the Week 2 matchup with the Houston Texans, Gabbert does not provide […]

Marcus Mariota Injures Elbow In Loss

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota was taken out of the game for an elbow injury in the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins. Mariota took a hard hit after a handoff and stated, "I just couldn't feel my fingers, couldn't feel my hand." Mariota did play two drives following the injury but was intercepted on […]

Aaron Rodgers Returns to Game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) returned in the third quarter after being carted off the field during Sunday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. The injury occurred when he was sacked in the second quarter and fell awkwardly on his left leg. It had been reported that Rodgers had a knee injury and […]

Aaron Rodgers Leaves Game With Leg Injury

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was helped off the field after taking a sack in Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers fell awkwardly and had trouble putting weight on his left leg. He was brought to the locker room on a cart. No details have been provided about the injury and there […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Struggles in Week 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo struggled in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, completing just 45 percent of his passes for 261 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. However, he didn't receive much help from his supporting cast, as his depleted offensive line surrendered three sacks in the contest. The San Francisco receiving corps […]

Ryan Tannehill Tosses Two Touchdowns Sunday

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill went 20-for-28 passing for 230 yards along with two touchdowns and two interceptions. This game had a lengthy interruption due to weather, but despite poor conditions Tannehill had a decent return to game action. He relied heavily on Kenny Stills in this one, as Stills caught both his touchdowns and […]

Tyrod Taylor Struggles With Accuracy In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor completed 15 of 40 passes for 197 yards, one touchdown and one interception in his team's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. On a rainy day, Taylor really struggled with his accuracy, missing receivers countless times throughout the afternoon. He did salvage his day with his legs, […]

Ben Roethlisberger Has Five Turnovers In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had a forgettable afternoon in his team's Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. Roethlisberger committed five turnovers in the contest, throwing three interceptions and losing two fumbles. Overall, Roethlisberger completed 23-of-41 passes for 335 yards and one touchdown as the Steelers and Browns wound up in a 21-21 tie. […]

Blake Bortles Inconsistent Against Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in Sunday's win over the New York Giants, completing 18 of his 33 pass attempts while also gaining 42 yards on four carries. With the weather conditions in New York making things tough for Bortles as a passer, the fifth-year passer […]

Josh Allen Makes His NFL Debut

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen entered Buffalo's Week 1 matchup in Baltimore with the Bills trailing 40-0 and completed six of his 15 passing attempts for 74 yards. He had an excellent opportunity to generate his first touchdown pass, however Kelvin Benjamin was unable to make the catch. Allen was able to move the […]

Josh Allen Mops Up An Ugly Performance By Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen entered the Bills 47-3 thumping against the Baltimore Ravens with just over 11 minutes remaining in the third quarter. Allen faired better than starting quarterback Nathan Peterman, who was picked off twice before exiting. Allen was only marginally better, throwing for 74 yards on six of 15 passing. Both quarterbacks […]

Nathan Peterman Delivers Forgettable Week 1 Performance

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman became the 11th different signal caller to start in Week 1 for the Bills since Jim Kelly’s final season. Unfortunately, the prestige of functioning as the team’s starter may be short-lived, after a performance that can charitably be labeled as forgettable. Peterman completed just five passes for 24 yards, before […]

Deshaun Watson Struggles Against Patriots

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson's 2018 season didn't get off to the start that many NFL fans and analysts expected. In his first game back after a torn ACL ended his rookie season, Watson was 17-for-34 passing the ball for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. He also added 40 rushing yards on eight […]