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Christian Kirk A Risky Start In Week 4
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (groin) missed the team's Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions while nursing a groin injury. This week, he's returned to practice on a limited basis and he's currently questionable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the team's No. 1 receiver, DeAndre Hopkins (ankle), is also questionable […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins A Must-Start If He Goes In Week 4
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) has been sitting out practice this week while nursing an ankle injury. He is currently questionable for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, yet the team hasn't seemed overly concerned about his injury and availability. He may just be sitting out as a precaution. Through three games, Hopkins […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds Could Be A Sneaky Desperation Play
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds has failed to contribute much to the offense the past two weeks. He totaled just 34 yards in the team's Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions. However, he's still been the team's top pass-catching option out of the backfield this year. He has 11 targets on the year, […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoStart Kenyan Drake With Confidence In Week 4
Through three weeks, Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake has excelled in the most important metric for all running backs: volume. He's had at least 18 touches in each of the team's first three games. Expect that trend to continue as the Cardinals face the Carolina Panthers in Week 4. The Panthers have allowed 124 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKyler Murray A Strong QB1 In Week 4
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw three interceptions in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, which significantly hampered his otherwise solid fantasy day. Murray has compiled three touchdowns in each of his past two games and has 187 rushing yards on the year. In Week 4, he'll face a Carolina Panthers Defense that has allowed […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoSteelers And Titans To Be Scheduled For Monday Night
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans appear to be slated for a Monday night game this week. They were originally scheduled to play on Sunday, but positive COVID-19 tests from four Titans players forced the game to be postponed. CBS was informed on Wednesday that the game will be scheduled for Monday night now, assuming […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJamison Crowder Expected To Play On Thursday
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring) is expected to play in the team's Week 4 game on Thursday night against the Denver Broncos. Crowder missed the team's previous two games while dealing with a hamstring injury. It doesn't sound as if Crowder will be 100% for the Thursday's game, but he is still […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJustin Jefferson (WR, MIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson had a dominant performance in Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans. Jefferson led the Vikings in receptions (7), receiving yards (175), and targets (9) in the game. A good chunk of his yards came on a 71-yard […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJeff Wilson Jr. (RB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. had a breakout fantasy game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. He scored both a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown while compiling a total of 69 yards over 15 touches. Wilson was […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk (WR, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers found a lot of ways to get rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk involved in their Week 3 win over the New York Giants. Aiyuk caught five of his team-high eight targets for 70 yards and also rushed the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJordan Reed Could Miss 6-8 Weeks
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed (knee) left Sunday's game against the New York Giants after injuring his knee on an end-zone target. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Reed has a significant knee sprain that could keep him out between six and eight weeks. This is awful news for Reed, who has struggled […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAnthony McFarland Jr. (RB, PIT) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Anthony McFarland Jr. saw his first NFL action in Week 3 against the Houston Texans and made the most of his opportunities. McFarland carried the ball six times for 42 yards and added a seven-yard reception in the game. […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCardinals Defense Falters Against Lions
The Cardinals Defense wasn't able to put together a very substantial fantasy day against the Detroit Lions in Week 3. They yielded 26 points and a total of 322 yards while failing to record a single turnover. They did, however, record four sacks on Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Cardinals Defense was put in a […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDan Arnold Catches Just One Pass In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold caught just one pass for 11 yards on two targets in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. The Cardinals offense struggled overall in the game. Three Kyler Murray interceptions held the team back significantly. Still, Arnold has just five catches through three games this year. He's the team's clear […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoLarry Fitzgerald Has Just One Catch In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald wasn't able to get anything going in the team's 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 3. Fitzgerald earned three targets in the game. He only caught one of them and it went for zero yards. DeAndre Hopkins led the way for the team's passing attack, catching 10 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAndy Isabella Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andy Isabella made the most of his increased workload in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. Isabella caught all four of his targets for 47 yards and scored the team's only two passing touchdowns of the game. Isabella's increased opportunities came with the team's No. 2 receiver Christian Kirk (groin) sidelined […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Continues To Thrive In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins continued his strong start to the season in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. Hopkins caught 10 of his 12 targets for 137 yards, leading the team by a wide margin in all three statistics. He now has 32 catches on 37 targets through three games this year. Quarterback […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds Sees Five Touches In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds wasn't able to get much going with his minimal workload against the Detroit Lions in Week 3. Edmonds carried the ball three times for 13 yards and caught both of his targets for 21 yards. The team's No. 1 back Kenyan Drake received 18 carries in the game, leading […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKenyan Drake Rushes For 73 Yards In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake carried the ball 18 times for 73 yards in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. He also caught his only target, a six-yard reception. The Cardinals offense as a whole had a bit of an underwhelming day. Three Kyler Murray interceptions reduced their scoring opportunities. Drake's workload continues to […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKyler Murray Has Mixed Performance In Week 3
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray struggled in his team's Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions, but his fantasy day ended up decent overall regardless. Murray completed 23 of 35 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions. He had a rushing touchdown in the game, but his 29 rushing […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years ago49ers Defense Dominates Giants
The 49ers Defense suffocated Daniel Jones and company in the team's 36-9 win over the New York Giants in Week 3. The 49ers came up with an interception, two fumble recoveries and two sacks in the game. They held the Giants to just 231 total yards. It was an especially encouraging performance following the loss […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJordan Reed Catches Two Passes Before Injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed (ankle) left the team's Week 3 game against the New York Giants in the first quarter after injuring his ankle. He didn't return in the game. Reed was targeted six times before the injury, catching two passes for 23 yards. George Kittle (knee) should be returning to action […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJaMycal Hasty Sees Three Touches In NFL Debut
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back JaMycal Hasty made his NFL debut in Week 3 against the New York Giants. He carried the ball two times for nine yards and caught his only target, gaining nine yards on the reception. Jerick McKinnon and Jeff Wilson Jr. were the two primary backs for the team in […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKendrick Bourne Reels In Four Catches In Week 3
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne had a decent game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. Bourne caught four of his six targets for 63 yards. He was the team's second-most productive receiver in the game, behind rookie Brandon Aiyuk, who caught five passes for 70 yards on eight targets. Bourne may […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrandon Aiyuk Has A Breakout Game In Week 3
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was an offensive focal point for the team in Week 3 against the New York Giants. Aiyuk caught five of his eight targets for 70 yards and also carried the ball three times for 31 yards and a touchdown. Aiyuk led all 49ers in receptions, receiving yards […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJeff Wilson Jr. Scores Two Touchdowns In Week 3
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. had a fantastic fantasy game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. Wilson carried the ball 12 times for 15 yards and a touchdown and added three catches on three targets for 54 yards and a touchdown. Wilson saw extended opportunities with both Raheem Mostert (knee) […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJerick McKinnon Tallies 77 Yards, Scores Touchdown In Week 3
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon had a strong game in Week 3 against the New York Giants. McKinnon took on a heavier workload with both Raheem Mostert (knee) and Tevin Coleman (knee) out in the game. He rushed the ball 14 times for 38 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoNick Mullens Torches Giants In Week 3
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens had a phenomenal game filling in for starter Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) against the New York Giants in Week 3. Mullens completed 25 of 36 passes for 343 yards and a touchdown. He didn't commit any turnovers in the game. The Giants are one of of the most favorable matchups […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoTarik Cohen Helped Off The Field In The Fourth Quarter
Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (leg) was helped off the field in the fourth quarter of the team's Week 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He injured his right leg and wasn't able to put pressure on it as he left the game. Cohen had two carries for 21 yards and caught three of […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDarius Slay Heads To The Locker Room
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (elbow) went to the locker room late in the third quarter of the team's Week 3 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. He is reportedly dealing with an elbow injury and his return at this point is probably questionable at best. The Eagles Defense have been barely able to keep the […]
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