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David Montgomery Sitting Out Week 7
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) will not play in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's not a surprise, as coach Dan Campbell noted earlier this week that Montgomery would miss some time with a rib cartilage issue. He suffered the injury in the second quarter of […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDavante Adams Frustrated With Role
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (shoulder) admits he's growing frustrated with his lack of catches in the team's recent contests. The veteran tallied six combined receptions for 74 yards against Green Bay and New England. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 3 when he was targeted 20 times. Adams has also been […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoShould I Drop Geno Smith In Week 7? Fantasy Football Outlook
Geno Smith is not the quarterback that fantasy managers were hoping for when they drafted him in 2023. That much we know, at least so far. Last year's QB5 is QB23 this year, based on weekly averages. That's behind names like Desmond Ridder, Joshua Dobbs, and Baker Mayfield, all of whom are rostered in under […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Ronnie Rivers Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
There is an old saying that when one door closes, another opens. Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams suffered an ankle injury during Week 6, opening the door for backup Ronnie Rivers. Unfortunately for Rivers, his door quickly closed too. The undrafted running back suffered an injury just a few plays later, leaving the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 7) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
Parity is super fun until you are tasked with writing a weekly column where you rank and pick winners in every single game. The final two unbeaten teams are unblemished no more following a chaotic Week 6. The slate won't get any easier in Week 7, with a plethora of lines within three points. The […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIs Craig Reynolds A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 7? Waiver Wire Outlook
In the airing of Hard Knocks during training camp in 2022, the Lions' coaching staff, on multiple occasions, raved about running back Craig Reynolds. Despite his athletic shortcomings, the undrafted 27-year-old has continued to beat the roster bubble and carve out a spot on this roster. "Put his picture on that sign of 'grit' down there, […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTrevor Lawrence Considered Day-To-Day
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (knee) appears to have avoided a significant knee injury but is considered day-to-day. He suffered the injury in the fourth quarter. Following the game, Lawrence told the media that he was feeling good but couldn't commit to suiting up in Week 7. The Jaguars play on Thursday Night Football this […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Leads New York In Receiving Yards
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton caught four passes for 69 yards in the team's 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Both marks were season-high totals for the fifth-year wideout. A pair of completions for 27 and 31 yards boosted his final stat line. Tyrod Taylor efficiently led the Giants' […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJoey Bosa Slated To Return To Chargers Lineup
Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa (toe) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys. The superstar hasn't played since Week 3 due to his toe ailment. Still, he's logged three sacks in his three healthy games. His play would be a huge upgrade for the Chargers' […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJoshua Palmer Expected To Play Monday Night
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (groin) is expected to suit up for Monday Night Football, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Palmer was a late addition to the injury report this week, causing some concern for fantasy managers. Barring a setback, the third-year wideout is now slated to log his second-straight start in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJimmy Garoppolo "Could Miss A Game" With Back Injury
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (back) departed Sunday's game against the Patriots in an ambulance, but he may have avoided a major injury. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Garoppolo "could miss a game" with the back issue. His trip to the hospital was to check for internal injuries, which was more of a […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoLaviska Shenault Jr. Suffers Ankle Injury Against Miami
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (ankle) is believed to have suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins. He was carted to the locker room, where X-rays came back negative. The Panthers are now on their bye week, which will give Shenault extra time to recover. However, high-ankle sprains […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoScans Appear "Normal" For Josh Allen
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (shoulder) missed a couple of plays in the team's victory over the New York Giants on Sunday night. He landed on his shoulder/head area and quickly went to the medical tent to get tests done. Allen returned and finished the contest, although he alluded to being banged up after the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDavid Montgomery Could Miss "Some Time"
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (ribs) is expected to miss some time with a rib injury, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. The veteran departed the game in the second quarter and did not return. X-rays came back negative. Craig Reynolds primarily picked up the slack after Montgomery left the game. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Leads Giants In Catches In Week 6
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson caught eight passes for 62 yards in the team's loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Both totals were season-high marks for the second-year wideout. Robinson still rarely gets targeted down the field but he was Tyrod Taylor's go-to receiver whenever the Giants needed a conversion. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTyrod Taylor Throws For 200 Yards Against Buffalo
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor threw for 200 yards and added another 24 on the ground in the team's 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He started in place of Daniel Jones (neck). The journeyman nearly completed what would have been one of the biggest upsets of the 2023 season. Two targets to tight […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarren Waller Fails To Secure Game-Winning Touchdown
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller secured five passes for 42 yards in the team's 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. The veteran had two chances for a bigger game. Waller drew a pass interference in the end zone with zero seconds remaining in the game. On the following untimed […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoSaquon Barkley Salvages Night With Long Runs
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was bottled up for most of the team's 14-9 loss to the Buffalo Bills but broke off a pair of long runs in the fourth quarter. The former Pro Bowl back galloped for 19 and 34 yards on back-to-back plays to begin what ended up being New York's […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoStart ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6: Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, Cole Kmet
Week 6 is almost upon us and the further we get into the season, the more important start/sit decisions become. Your choices from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. Rachaad White and Jerome Ford haven't proven they can run with efficiency against the top defensive units in […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoStart ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6: Alexander Mattison, Christian Kirk, Chris Olave
Week 6 is almost upon us and the further we get into the season, the more important start/sit decisions become. Your choices from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. Today's three players all have different stories this season. Alexander Mattison was billed to be the lead back […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoStart ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 6: Gabe Davis, K.J. Osborn, Amari Cooper
Week 6 is almost upon us and the further we get into the season, the more important start/sit decisions become. Your choices from here on out can make or break your chances of winning your fantasy league. A trio of wide receivers find themselves on the start/sit bubble this week. Gabe Davis, according to NBA […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoGiants DST Facing Another Tough Assignment
The New York Giants defense racked up their first two turnovers of the season against the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. The unit also scored a touchdown (the Giants only touchdown of the game) on a 102-yard interception return. It was the first noteworthy defensive performance of the season for the G-Men but it should […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoJalin Hyatt Still Looking To Make An Impact
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt is seeing more time on the playing field but is still failing to make much of an impact. In the rookie's last three games, he's been shut out twice and caught just two passes for 10 yards in the other. The entire Giants' offense has been a disaster […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoIsaiah Hodgins Seeing Snap Numbers Tumble
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins may not get a ton of opportunities to show off against his former team, the Buffalo Bills, in Week 6. After playing at least 60% of the offensive snaps in Weeks 1-3, his time on the field dipped below 40% in Weeks 4 and 5. On the season, […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoFantasy Football Week 6 Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include C.J. Stroud, Derrick Henry, Terry McLaurin, Amari Cooper
The stars of today are the busts of tomorrow. That may be the theme of the week, as several high-profile fantasy football producers find themselves on the list for Week 6. There's a potential star of tomorrow that also landed on the list. Injuries are piling up as the one-third mark of the season approaches. […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarius Slayton Projects To Be A Non-Factor In Week 6
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton remains second on the team in targets for the 2023 season but hasn't put together one fantasy-worthy game so far. His catch rate sits at just 54 percent, resulting in 13 receptions for 167 yards through five games. There aren't any wide receivers on the Giants producing for […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoDarren Waller Questionable For Matchup Against Tough Buffalo Defense
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (groin) is questionable for Sunday night's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The veteran picked up two limited practices after sitting out on Wednesday. He claimed earlier in the week that the missed practice was planned and he expects to suit up this weekend. There are bigger injury issues […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoWan’Dale Robinson Cleared For Week 6
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) has no official injury designation for Week 6, despite a pair of limited practices to end the week. The Giants have been cautious with Robinson's workload following his ACL tear last season and his practice designations reflect that. The second-year receiver is emerging as one of the […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoNFL Pick 'Em Pool Picks (Week 6) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pickem Contests
Two undefeated teams (and one winless team) remain as Week 6 of the NFL season begins. It's not always that clear-cut, however. Some one-loss teams have looked shaky. A few teams with two losses or more are presumably better than their record shows. And, somehow, the Steelers are atop the AFC North. Each week of […]
Andrew Ball 1 year agoTyrod Taylor Getting The Start In Place Of Daniel Jones
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor will be under center on Sunday night with starter Daniel Jones (neck) ruled out. This will be the 34-year-old's first start since the 2021 season and it will come against one of his former teams, the Buffalo Bills. The Bills recently lost key pieces on their defense (linebacker Matt […]
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