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Cooper Kupp Might Struggle Against Denver
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (concussion) is questionable for Week 6 after suffering a concussion last week. Both Kupp and Brandin Cooks (concussion) practiced on Thursday, so they should be good to go if they can get through Friday without any setbacks. The Broncos defense has not allowed much production from the slot […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoBrandin Cooks Has Great Matchup in Week 6
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (concussion) has an excellent matchup lined up for him in Week 6. However, there is still a chance that Cooks is unable to play in this one after suffering a concussion last week. Cooks was able to practice on Thursday, so if he'll be good to go if […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTodd Gurley is Elite RB1 in Week 6
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley has scored nine touchdowns for the Rams this season and is showing no signs of slowing down. Gurley was able to score three touchdowns on the ground last week. He's been basically unstoppable and should have an excellent game against the Broncos in Week 6. Denver has allowed […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJared Goff Looks To Get Back on Track
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff did not perform as expected in Week 5, but it was not all his fault. Goff lost two of his best receivers to concussions last week. Goff was still able to throw for over 300 yards, but did throw two interceptions as well. This week he'll face off against […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTravis Kelce is Elite Choice for Week 6
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has finished with at least 100 receiving yards or more in three of the last four games. Kelce was able to score a touchdown in the one contest where he didn't hit 100 yards during that span. He'll face a Patriots defense that has allowed four touchdowns to […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoSammy Watkins Expected to Be Ready for Week 6
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins (hamstring) is practicing in full for Week 6. Watkins was able to play through a questionable tag last week, so he should be fine for this contest. Watkins has been reliable this season when he's been healthy. He goes up against a Patriots secondary that has allowed the […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTyreek Hill is Reliable WR1 Against Pats
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill has failed to score or go over 61 receiving yards during the last three games. However, Hill did have to face some difficult pass defenses, but has an easier matchup against the Patriots in Week 6. The Pats defense has allowed the sixth most receptions to opposing wide […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoKareem Hunt's TD Streak Could Be in Jeopardy
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt brings in a four-game touchdown streak into Week 6. Hunt has rushed for four touchdowns over the last three games, and has scored at least one TD over the last four contests. He'll face a Patriots defense that is allowing 4.4 yards per carry. However, the Pats have […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoPatrick Mahomes Has Easier Week 6 Matchup
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes failed to throw a touchdown for the first time this season during the Week 5 victory over Jacksonville. Mahomes was picked off twice, but still finished the game with over 300 passing yards. He heads into a matchup with the Patriots that have allowed 11 passing touchdowns this season. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoGoran Dragic is Sitting Out on Wednesday
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic (knee) will sit out of Wednesday's preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He was listed as questionable on Tuesday, but the Heat have decided to hold him out for this one. Dragic has a bunch of minor injuries that are beginning to pile up on him. The good […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoLonzo Ball Expected to Play 20 Minutes on Wednesday
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) is targeting playing 20 minutes in Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors. He has been a full participant in practice this week. He said his knee is feeling fine, so he'll make his preseason debut on Wednesday. Rajon Rondo and Ball are expected to fight for playing […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoHarrison Barnes Could Miss Season Opener
Dallas Mavericks forward Harrison Barnes (hamstring) could miss the season opener while he continues nursing a hamstring issue. Barnes will need to get significant practice in this week if he wants to be ready by the opener, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. There have been no updates about Barnes, so it's safe to assume […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDeMarre Carroll is Sitting Out on Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (rest) is sitting out of Wednesday's preseason game. Ed Davis will join him on the sidelines, but it appears both players are fine. Head coach Kenny Atkinson is just giving them rest. Kenneth Faried will see some playing time and Rodions Kurucs will get more minutes as well on Wednesday.
Andy Webb 6 years agoClint Capela, Eric Gordon Expected to Play Friday
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (hand) and shooting guard Eric Gordon (foot) are expected to play in Friday's preseason finale. Both players missed Tuesday's preseason contest due to minor injuries. Capela and Gordon should be ready for the season opener, assuming they have no setbacks. Capela is worth grabbing early in most leagues, while Gordon […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoStanley Johnson Will Start on Wednesday
Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson (toe) will start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Washington Wizards. Johnson sat out of Monday's contest due to a toe issue. However, the issue was never believed to be serious and Johnson was back on the practice court on Tuesday. Johnson will be taking the court alongside Reggie Jackson, […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoMarkieff Morris is Questionable for Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Markieff Morris (abdominal) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Pistons. Morris sat out on Monday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out again. The Wizards want to be cautious and make sure Morris is 100 percent for the season opener. The injury doesn't seem serious, so fantasy owners […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoKyrie Irving, Gordon Hayward Participate in Practice
Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving (ribs) and forward Gordon Hayward (back) were full participants in practice on Wednesday. Both players were also able to get in some practice on Tuesday. It sounds like neither player is dealing with anything serious. It will be interesting to see how Hayward responds after missing basically all of […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJahlil Okafor is Questionable for Wednesday
New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game. The Pelicans are playing the front end of a back-to-back set, so it would make sense for Okafor to sit this one out. That would give him another night to rest his ankle and get out there on Thursday. There is a […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoTerrence Ross Will Remain Out on Wednesday
Orlando Magic guard/forward Terrence Ross (foot) will remain on the sidelines for Wednesday's preseason game. Ross has played in just one preseason game, but the Magic are hopeful that he can get back on the court for Friday's contest. Although, the Magic are going to be cautious with Ross, so if he's not 100 percent […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDerrick White Will Start on Wednesday
San Antonio Spurs point guard Derrick White will draw the start at point guard against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Dejounte Murray (knee) is most likely done for the season after tearing his ACL. It does not appear the Spurs are looking to add any significant updates to their roster at the moment. The Spurs […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDraymond Green Will Be Ready for Season Opener
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (knee) should be ready for the season opener, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors are going to be cautious with Green, but feel he has enough time to recover before the season begins. Green hasn't practiced in a week, but his injury is considered minor. This injury […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoJonathan Isaac Expected to Play on Wednesday
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (ankle) was a full participant at shootaround and is expected to play in the preseason game on Wednesday. Isaac was also able to practice on Tuesday, so it appears that he has recovered from his ankle injury. Isaac will likely have a minutes limit on Wednesday, but that's not too […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoNorman Powell is Not Playing on Wednesday
Toronto Raptors forward Norman Powell (thigh) will sit out against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Powell is dealing with a right thigh contusion, but he's not expected to miss much time. He should be ready to go for Thursday's preseason contest, so the injury is not considered serious. Most fantasy owners will probably want to […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDwight Howard Could Miss Season Opener
Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (buttocks) visited a specialist in New York and has a piriformis injury. However, the injury isn't considered serious, but Howard's status for the season opener is in question. Head coach Scott Brooks didn't see whether or not Howard would be ready by the opener. It could be too early to […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoThaddeus Young Will Play on Wednesday
Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (foot) missed all of training camp and the beginning of the preseason. Young has been dealing with a foot issue, but will be out there on Wednesday against the Bulls. It sounds like Young is full healthy, but he won't be the best fantasy asset this season. He's expected to […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo Resting on Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (rest) will sit out of Tuesday's preseason game. The Bucks will also be without Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe, and Brook Lopez due to rest. The good news is that these are not injuries, so fantasy owners don't need to worry. It appears the Bucks are just being cautious and trying […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoDenzel Valentine Likely to Miss Entire Preseason
Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine (ankle) isn't ready to practice yet due to a left ankle issue, according to head coach Fred Hoiberg. The Bulls have been cautious with Valentine, and the fact he's not on the practice court is not a promising sign. There is a good chance that Valentine misses all of the […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoEric Gordon Won't Play on Tuesday
Houston Rockets shooting guard Eric Gordon (foot) is sitting out against the Shanghai Sharks on Tuesday. Gordon hurt himself during Sunday's contest and it appears he's not ready to play yet. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said Gordon could play if he needed to, but the Rockets are going to be cautious especially in the preseason. […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoMichael Carter-Williams is Sitting Out on Tuesday
Houston Rockets point guard Michael Carter-Williams (knee) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason game against the Shanghai Sharks. He did not play on Sunday versus the Spurs, but the injury was obviously downplayed. MCW believes he'll be fine and ready soon, but the Rockets aren't going to rush him. There is a chance that […]
Andy Webb 6 years agoClint Capela is Questionable for Tuesday
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela (hand) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Shanghai Sharks. Head coach Mike D'Antoni said a few days ago that he expects Capela to be fine. The Rockets don't believe the hand injury is serious, so the team is likely take the cautious approach here. It'd be surprising to […]
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