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Raheem Mostert Could Explode In Week 2
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert was the team's top offensive weapon in Week 1. He rushed the ball 15 times for 56 yards and caught four of his five targets for 95 yards and a touchdown. This week, the 49ers face a New York Jets team that allowed over 400 yards of offense […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJimmy Garoppolo Projects To Have A Solid Week 2
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo performed decently in Week 1, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals. This week, he goes up against a New York Jets Defense that was just torched by Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Garoppolo's top pass-catcher, George Kittle (knee), is currently questionable for Week […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCardinals Defense A Low-End Starting Option In Week 2
The Cardinals Defense had a decent showing in Week 1, holding the San Francisco 49ers to 20 points. In Week 2, the Cardinals will host the Washington Football Team. The Cardinals are currently favored by about a touchdown in the game. The Washington Football Team didn't commit a turnover in Week 1, but they managed […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDan Arnold Not A Viable Week 2 Starter
Arizona Cardinals tight end Dan Arnold is someone worth monitoring going forward. He was the only tight end to register a catch for the team in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Arnold caught both of his targets in Week 1 and went for a total of 21 receiving yards. The team's other primary […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChristian Kirk Should Rebound, But Is A Risky Start
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk had a dreadful Week 1, catching just one of his five targets and gaining zero yards in the game. DeAndre Hopkins carried the passing game with 151 receiving yards on 14 receptions. All that is the bad news for Kirk. However, the good news is that Kirk tied with […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoLarry Fitzgerald A WR3/Flex Option In PPR In Week 2
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald caught four of his five targets for 34 yards in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. He was tied for second on the team in targets with Christian Kirk and running back Chase Edmonds. The team's No. 1 receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, soaked up a team-high 16 targets in […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoExpect Another Big Game For DeAndre Hopkins In Week 2
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was heavily featured in his Cardinals debut in Week 1, earning a whopping 16 targets while leading the team in receptions (14) and receiving yards (151). No other Cardinal earned over five targets in the game. While the target disparity might not always be as drastic as it was […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds Should Be Heavily Involved In Week 2
Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds was targeted five times in the passing game in Week 1, which was tied for second on the team with Larry Fitzgerald and Christian Kirk. He caught three of those five targets for 19 yards and a touchdown while also rushing the ball six times for 26 yards in the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKenyan Drake Has RB1 Upside In Week 2
Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake was the team's primary ball-carrier in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, carrying the ball 16 times for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also added two catches for five yards on two targets. Expect to see him get a heavy workload in Week 2 as the Cardinals […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKyler Murray Set For Big Week 2 Performance
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray had a fantastic Week 1 in his team's win over the San Francisco 49ers, throwing for 230 passing yards while adding a team-high 91 rushing yards. He had both a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown in the game. Expect for him to improve upon those numbers in Week 2 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoSalvador Perez Goes Yard On Wednesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez homered for the second time in three games on Wednesday. He went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Wednesday's game. Perez has been on a tear since returning from the Injured List a week ago. He's recorded multiple hits in each of the five games […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBrady Singer Tosses Another Gem On Wednesday
Fresh off the heels of his no-hit bid last week, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Brady Singer stayed hot on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers. Singer pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out eight. He threw 58 of his 81 pitches for strikes and earned his third win […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJoshua Kelley (RB, LAC) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Joshua Kelley had an extremely promising NFL debut this past week, carrying the ball 12 times for 60 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kelley entered the game in a battle with Justin Jackson (quad) for the No. 2 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAaron Judge Back In Lineup On Wednesday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (calf) is back in the lineup on Wednesday, batting second and playing right field. Judge had been on the Injured List since August 26 while dealing with a calf injury. He's only played in 19 games this year, but he's certainly made his mark when on the field. He's […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoCaleb Ferguson Placed On Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson (elbow) has been placed on the injured list and is set to undergo an MRI on his elbow. Ferguson suffered the injury while pitching in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game. He was taken out of the game as the team took a look at him. Ferguson has […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoBryan Reynolds Heads To The Bench On Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team closes out a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Reynolds is slashing .175/.280/.322 with four home runs, 13 RBI and 19 runs over 43 games this season. He's just 6-for-40 so far through September. Rookie third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoRhys Hoskins Could Return Right Before Season's End
The Philadelphia Phillies hope to have first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) back for the final four games of the season, which would be from Wednesday, Sept. 23, to Sunday, Sept. 27, with a Thursday off in between. Hoskins suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow and was placed on the injured list over the […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoPhillies Hope To Have J.T. Realmuto Back By The Weekend
The Philadelphia Phillies expect to have star catcher J.T. Realmuto (hip) back with the team this weekend, according to manager Joe Girardi. Realmuto underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a mild hip strain. Andrew Knapp and Rafael Marchan will hold down the catcher spot while Realmuto is out. Fantasy owners in redraft leagues need […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoStarling Marte Getting The Day Off On Wednesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Mike Kickham and the Boston Red Sox. Monte Harrison is starting in Marte's typical center field post and batting ninth in the game. Since being acquired by the Marlins at the start of September, Marte is slashing .266/.288/.484 with […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJoc Pederson Placed On Family Medical Emergency List
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson is being placed on the Family Medical Emergency List and will not be part of the team for at least the next few days. The Dodgers are facing San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon on Wednesday, so Pederson wasn't going to be starting in Wednesday's game anyways. Pederson has been […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoMax Muncy Back In The Lineup On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is returning to the lineup on Wednesday, starting at third base and batting fourth. Muncy got the day off on Tuesday as Edwin Rios got the start at third base. Muncy has had a rough year overall and has particularly struggled in September, slashing .186/.352/.256 with just one home […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChris Devenski Undergoes Arthroscopic Surgery
Houston Astros relief pitcher Chris Devenski underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow to have a bone spur removed on Wednesday. He is expected to be make a full recovery by spring training 2021. Devenski was only able to make four appearances this year and struggled mightily in them, posting a 14.73 ERA and 2.73 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoAdam Eaton Taken Out Of Wednesday's Game
Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton was removed midway through Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after apparently suffering an injury while making a catch in the field. Josh Harrison entered the game to replace him. Eaton was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving the game. It's been a rough year for Eaton who is […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoEric Haase Making Tigers Debut On Wednesday
Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase is making his debut with the team in Wednesday's game against Brady Singer and the Kansas City Royals. Haase is batting seventh in the game, filling in for the team's primary catcher in Austin Romine. The 27-year-old Haase spent the past two years with the Cleveland Indians but made just 34 […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoJ.P. Crawford Reinstated From Bereavement List
Seattle Mariners infielder J.P. Crawford has been reinstated from the bereavement list and fellow infielder Donovan Walton was optioned to the team's alternate site in a corresponding move. Crawford was placed on the bereavement list prior to Friday's game last week. He should be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Francisco […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoDavid Dahl Starting In Right Field On Wednesday
Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl is starting in right field and hitting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Dahl sat out the team's previous two games, which both featured left-handed opposing starting pitchers. Dahl will face the right-handed Mike Fiers on Wednesday. Dahl is just 4-for-28 against lefties this year. He hasn't been […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoKenley Jansen Unavailable To Pitch On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen will not be available out of the bullpen on Wednesday after making relief appearances in three of the past four days. Jansen closed out the team's victories on Sunday and Tuesday, earning his 11th save of the year in the latter of the two appearances. He also had […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. (WR, JAX) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. proved to be one of the top pass-catching options for quarterback Gardner Minshew II in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. Shenault was targeted four times in the game and caught three passes for […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoPeyton Barber (RB, WAS) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Football Team running back Peyton Barber served as the team's primary ball-carrier in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Barber received 17 of the team's 29 hand-offs and rushed for 29 yards and two touchdowns. Antonio Gibson was second on the team […]
Andrew Ericksen 4 years agoChase Edmonds (RB, ARI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds was a big offensive spark for the team in their Week 1 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Edmonds carried the ball six times for 26 yards and caught three passes for 19 yards and a touchdown […]
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