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Matthew Stafford In Line For Another Good Week
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was one of just two quarterbacks in the NFL to surpass 300 yards passing in Week 1. Stafford did so against the Lions, going 34-of-49 passing for 317 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception. The first thing that stands out about Stafford's Week 1 line is his […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoTop-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 25 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
It's coming down to the wire in fantasy baseball season, and it could be time for one last push to the finish line. One way to get that final push is to look to the minor leagues one last time in redraft leagues for prospect help. It's tricky timing now, however, because rosters have expanded, […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoRico Dowdle Needs To Improve Efficiency In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle was involved in the team's game plan in Week 1 against the Browns but will need to improve his efficiency before becoming a fantasy player worth starting in most leagues. Dowdle saw eight carries for 26 yards in Week 1 as he alternated drives with starter Ezekiel Elliott. He […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoEzekiel Elliott A Good Bet To Find End Zone In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott could be a touchdown-dependent fantasy play in Week 2 against New Orleans. In Week 1, Elliot rushed 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for nine yards against the Browns. His day was salvaged by a touchdown and he and Rico Dowdle basically alternated […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoCeeDee Lamb Could Take Off In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb turned in a solid day at the office in Week 1 at Cleveland but more should be expected of the talented wideout in Week 2 at home against New Orleans. Lamb was targeted 10 times and hauled in five of those passes for 61 yards in the team's 33-17 […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoDak Prescott A Solid Play In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott returns home for a Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints for his first game in Dallas since signing a massive new contract. The Saints beat up on the Panthers in Week 1. Prescott, meanwhile, led Dallas to a runaway win at Cleveland in the opener and was 19-of-32 […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoA.T. Perry Gets In Full Practice On Wednesday
New Orleans Saints wide receiver A.T. Perry (hand) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the team's injury report. Perry missed Week 1 with his hand injury but looks like he will be good to go when the Saints take on the Cowboys in Week 2, barring a setback. Perry's role this season […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoJoshua Palmer Limited In Wednesday's Practice
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, according to the team's injury report ahead of a Week 2 matchup against Carolina. Palmer recorded two catches for 15 yards on four targets in Week 1. He has a good matchup in Week 2 if he can suit up, […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoTutu Atwell Could Get More Opportunities
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said this week that Tutu Atwell is ready to get more opportunities with Puka Nacua (knee) sidelined. McVay noted that with Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson as the outside receivers, Atwell, Tyler Johnson, and rookie Jordan Whittington all have similar skill sets that can complement Kupp and Robinson. […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoJaylen Wright Could Emerge In Week 2
Miami Dolphins rookie running back Jaylen Wright was inactive in Week 1 but could make his debut in Week 2 with De'Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) banged up ahead of the Week 2 matchup with the Bills on Thursday night. Wright, the talented rookie back out of Tennessee, is likely to make his […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoJeff Wilson Jr. Could Be In Line For More Work In Week 2
Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. was active in Week 1 as the Dolphins' third running back ahead of rookie Jaylen Wright and rushed five times for 26 yards in the team's win over Jacksonville. Wilson ended up being the team's leading rusher in the game. De'Von Achane (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (chest) have […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoChristian McCaffrey A "Long Shot" For Week 2
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) feels like a long shot to play in Week 2. McCaffrey was a surprise inactive in Week 1 and backup Jordan Mason filled in admirably in the team's runaway win over the Jets on Monday night. Mason could be in line […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoD.J. Reader Expected To Play This Week
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is confident that defensive lineman D.J. Reader (quadriceps) will play in Week 2. Reader has been out with a quad injury he suffered in Week 15 with the Cincinnati Bengals last season. He signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Lions in the offseason. Reader is a game-wrecker […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoPanthers To Sign Charles Harris
The Carolina Panthers are set to sign veteran defensive end Charles Harris, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Harris, a former first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins has 16.5 career sacks. Most recently, Harris recorded 1.5 sacks for the Detroit Lions last season. The Panthers are looking for a spark with Derrick Brown (meniscus) reportedly […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoTyrod Taylor Throws TD Pass In Mop-Up Duty
New York Jets backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor entered the game in the fourth quarter for starter Aaron Rodgers in the team's loss to San Francisco on Monday night. Taylor completed 6 of 8 passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. The veteran quarterback found Allen Lazard on a 3-yard TD connection with 25 seconds remaining […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoKyle Juszczyk Records Two Catches In Week 1
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk hauled in two of his three targets for 40 yards in the team's Week 1 win over the Jets. Juszczyk was on the field for 40 snaps and ran 17 routes. The versatile back made the most of his three targets in the absence of Christian McCaffrey. However, he […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoBraelon Allen Sees Limited Action In Week 1
New York Jets backup running back Braelon Allen saw limited usage out of the Jets' backfield in the team's Week 1 loss at San Francisco. Allen carried one time for eight yards and caught his lone target for nine yards. All in all, Allen saw eight total snaps compared to 42 for starter Breece Hall. […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoLamar Jackson Expected To Practice This Week
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is sore after Week 1 but should be good to go in practice this week, according to a report from NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Jackson missed Monday's practice to open a long week of preparation for Week 2 against the Raiders after facing the Chiefs in the NFL opener on […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoJoshua Karty Looks The Part In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty did not appear intimidated by a large crowd and raucous road atmosphere in his first NFL game at the Lions on Sunday night. The Stanford rookie made both of his field goals, including a 41-yarder, and buried both of his extra-point attempts. It was a good sign that […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoTyler Johnson Steps Up In Absence Of Puka Nacua
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson took advantage of Puka Nacua (knee) leaving the game early with some big catches against the Lions on Sunday night. Johnson caught five of his seven targets for 79 yards, including a 63-yard catch and run when he stopped on a dime and turned a short pass into […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoCooper Kupp Turns In Vintage Performance Against Lions
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp turned back the clock a bit with a dominant game in the team's overtime loss at the Lions on Sunday night. With Puka Nacua (knee) forced to exit the game, Kupp was targeted early and often by Matthew Stafford. He saw a ridiculous 21 targets and caught 14 […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoKyren Williams Dominates Backfield Touches In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams dominated the workload out of the Rams' backfield against the Lions on Sunday night and found the end zone. Overall, Williams recorded 18 carries for 50 yards and a rushing score and caught all three of his targets for four yards. The most important note, however, was that […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoMatthew Stafford With Modest Fantasy Night Against Lions
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford turned in a gutsy performance in an overtime loss at the Lions in his return to Detroit on Sunday night. However, for fantasy football purposes it was just an average output from the Rams signal caller. Stafford was 34-of-49 passing for 317 yards with one touchdown and one interception […]
Brian Buckey 2 months agoLook For Better Options Than Rams D/ST
The Los Angeles Rams' defense/special teams is not in a good fantasy situation in Week 1 at the Detroit Lions. The Lions feature a loaded offense led by former Rams quarterback Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs, and David Montgomery in the backfield. Not helping issues is the fact that the […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoJoshua Karty Could Be Busy Against Lions
Los Angeles Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty will be put to the test early in his career in a hostile environment Sunday night against the Lions. The Stanford rookie, who was drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 Draft, figures to be involved heavily in a game that could be a shootout. He should […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoColby Parkinson Should Remain On Bench In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has been thrust into the starting tight end role for the Rams after signing from Seattle in the offseason. With Tyler Higbee recovering from an ACL injury, Parkinson will operate in the lead role until Higbee is healthy enough to return. The matchup is decent against the Lions […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoBlake Corum A Risky Week 1 Play With Undefined Role
Los Angeles Rams rookie Blake Corum could end up having some stand-alone value in fantasy aside from being a handcuff for Kyren Williams. But in Week 1, fantasy managers would be wise to see how he is used before putting him in the fantasy lineups in his matchup at Detroit. The Lions had a good […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoKyren Williams Faces Tough Test Vs. Lions
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams is one of the best fantasy options at his position but faces a tough matchup against the Lions in Week 1. In what should be a high-scoring game, the Rams figure to exploit the passing game against Detroit which allowed 15.79 fantasy points to opposing running backs last […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoPuka Nacua A Solid WR1 Against Lions
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (knee) is officially off the injury report and is set up nicely for success against the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Nacua will line up against the Lions' revamped secondary of rookie Terrion Arnold and veteran Carlton Davis III. He should see success with Matthew Stafford under center […]
Brian Buckey 3 months agoCooper Kupp Could Be In Line For Big Night Against Lions
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is fully healthy to begin the season and has the potential to perform as a WR1 in a favorable matchup at the Lions in Week 1. Despite the emergence of last year's rookie breakout Puka Nacua, Kupp remains a favorite target of quarterback Matthew Stafford. His ability to […]
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