Darren Sproles Heavily Involved in the Offense in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles was heavily involved in the offense in Week 1. The veteran back led the Eagles in rushing, running the ball nine times for 47 yards. He added three catches for 16 yards through the air. Sproles' role was uncertain heading into the game, but he was the most effective […]

Miles Sanders Carries the Ball 11 Times in His Debut

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders led the Eagles in carries in Week 1, running the ball 11 times. He gained 25 yards on the ground, adding one catch for two yards. Sanders looked like he'd scored his first NFL touchdown, but the play was called back due to a penalty. Overall, Sanders looked […]

Carson Wentz Tosses Three Touchdowns in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz got off to a slow start in Week 1, but turned it on in the second half and ended up with a good game. He tossed three touchdowns, completing 28-of-39 passes for 313 yards. Wentz connected with Alshon Jeffery once and DeSean Jackson twice for scores. Jeffery's went for a […]

Aaron Civale Allows Just One Run on Saturday

Cleveland Indians rookie starting pitcher Aaron Civale pitched five solid innings on Saturday, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks. He struck out four and threw just 80 pitches. Civale lowered his ERA to 1.93, and opposing hitters and batting just .222 against him. His only issue has been going deep in […]

Adam Wainwright Pitches Seven Strong Innings on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched very well on Saturday, tossing seven innings. He earned a win, improving to 11-9 on the season. Saturday, he allowed just one run on six hits and a walk. He only struck out three, but he was able to limit contact and lowered his ERA to 4.16. […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Bomb on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three-run bomb on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with two walks. He ended up with three RBI and three runs scored, raising his slash line to .255/.334/.499. The home run was his 26th and he now has 81 RBI on the season. Ozuna has been streaky this season as […]

Adam Plutko Works a Quality Start on Friday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko earned a quality start on Friday but ended up with a no-decision. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and a walk. Plutko struck out five and lowered his ERA to 4.44. He's been a decent enough innings-eater for Cleveland, but there are likely better options […]

Tommy Edman Goes Yard Twice on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Tommy Edman had an excellent game on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs. He drove in three runs and scored two of his own. Edman has come out of nowhere to post a .283/.314/.457 slash line with seven home runs. He'll try to continue his Cardinal Devil Magic™ for […]

Andrew Miller Coughs Up Three Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andrew Miller struggled on Friday, taking a loss and a blown save. He got just one out, allowing three runs on three hits. His one out was a strikeout, but it was his third blown save and fifth loss of the season. Miller's ERA went up to 4.30, but he'd […]

Miles Mikolas Tosses Five Solid Innings on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas tossed five solid innings on Friday, although he had a bit less control than usual. He allowed a run on three hits, walking four and striking out seven. Mikolas, who is usually a very efficient pitcher, threw 99 pitches (60 strikes) to get just 15 outs. He ended […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 23 Waiver Wire

A particularly quiet bullpen week leading into- or starting, depending on your league- the fantasy playoffs makes for less drama, but maybe more worry? Kind of the whole "calm before the storm" type of thing. It almost seems like since sort of nothing happened in bullpens this week, maybe everything will happen next week, right in the fantasy playoffs. […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives in Four on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt drove in four runs on Wednesday, smacking a double and a triple. He also drew a walk, raising his slash line to .257/.334/.464. Goldschmidt has had some hot streaks, but his first season in a Cardinals uniform has been a disappointment overall.

Brad Hand Blows Up on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand had a rough outing on Wednesday and had to be bailed out. Hand got just one out, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk. Nick Wittgren was able to come in and record his fourth save of the season, saving Hand from taking a loss. Hand had been […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Nine and Wins on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber earned a win with a solid seven-inning performance on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on six hits, issuing two walks while striking out nine. Bieber's record improved to 13-7 and his ERA lowered to 3.24. He's been one of the most consistent pitchers in the American League and should […]

Cowboys Defense Should be a Strong Week 1 Play

The Dallas Cowboys Defense should be a solid fantasy option in Week 1. Taking on a nearly non-existent New York Giants offense, the Cowboys should have no problem putting up a strong fantasy performance. While the Giants will feature running back Saquon Barkley, their passing game will likely be non-existent, allowing the Cowboys to consistently […]

Jason Witten a Floor Play in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is not a strong fantasy option in Week 1. Witten is returning to the field from the broadcast booth and should more or less be the same player he was before: he'll catch the ball and fall down on it. Witten could have some value in TE premium leagues, […]

Randall Cobb Not a Strong Start in His First Cowboys Game

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb is not a recommended fantasy starter in Week 1. The Cowboys will be taking on a New York Giants Defense that should be decent against the pass, and it is still somewhat unclear how Cobb will be used in the offense. What is clear is that he is working […]

Michael Gallup Not a Strong Week 1 Option

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is not a recommended fantasy option for Week 1. Taking on a New York Giants Defense that should be fairly strong, Gallup will likely see the Dallas offense run through Amari Cooper and the ground game. Gallup has some touchdown upside and should have a solid season overall, but […]

Amari Cooper a Strong WR2 for Week 1

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is a strong WR2 option with easy WR1 upside in Week 1. The Cowboys take on a solid New York Giants Defense, but Cooper should be the star of the show as the focal point of the passing game. Currently ranked right on the WR1/2 turn, Cooper has tons […]

Tony Pollard Should Still Have a Role in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard should still have a decently meaningful role on offense in Week 1. Pollard was a fantasy darling when starter Ezekiel Elliott was thought to potentially continue his holdout into the regular season, but now that "Zeke" is back, Pollard's immediate value takes a massive hit. Still, the Cowboys […]

Dak Prescott Sits on the QB1 Cusp in Week 1

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is a decent option in deeper leagues for Week 1. Taking on the New York Giants, Prescott is currently ranked right on the QB1/2 turn. The Giants Defense should be pretty good this season and with the focal points of the Dallas offense, Amari Cooper (foot) and Ezekiel Elliott (holdout/conditioning) […]

Eagles Defense Has a Strong Week 1 Matchup

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense has a strong Week 1 matchup against the Washington Redskins and should be a no-doubt starting unit. The Eagles as a unit were excellent in 2017 before taking a huge step back last season mostly due to a lack of takeaways. With some good new players in the fold and some […]

Dallas Goedert a Good Option in Two-Tight End Leagues

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert should be a solid option in two-tight end leagues for Week 1. Taking on a Washington Redskins Defense that will likely be focused on Zach Ertz, Goedert could find some open space and make some noise. While he'll have a relatively low floor because of his position in the […]

Zach Ertz Is a Top-Three Option for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is a top-three option for Week 1. The Eagles will take on the Washington Redskins, a team that is expected to be rather decent at defending opposing tight ends, but Ertz isn't just any tight end. He should once again be the focal point of quarterback Carson Wentz's passing offense. […]

Nelson Agholor Not a Starting Option in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor is not a strong starting option in Week 1. The Eagles will take on the Washington Redskins and should have no trouble moving the ball on offense, but there are simply too many mouths to feed in the Eagles passing game. Combine that with the fact that the Eagles […]

DeSean Jackson Has Plenty of Upside in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson enters a Week 1 matchup with the Washington Redskins with plenty of upside. Jackson is expected to be the lid-lifter for the Eagles offense while Alshon Jeffery and Zach Ertz work the shorter routes. Jackson, as he has been most of his career, will be a boom-or-bust option most […]

Alshon Jeffery a Solid Option in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is a solid option in a Week 1 matchup with the Washington Redskins. Jeffery will have a new starting partner on offense this season, as DeSean Jackson has rejoined the Eagles offense. That could open up some room for Jeffery to work shorter routes as Jackson opens things up […]

Corey Clement Not a Strong Option in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement is not a recommended starting option in Week 1 when the Eagles take on the Washington Redskins. Clement could carve out a big role this season, but it is currently unclear how he, veteran Darren Sproles, and rookie Miles Sanders will split carries and snaps. Sanders has the most […]

Jordan Howard Looking Like a Touchdown-Dependent Option

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard is looking like a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in Week 1. The Eagles take on the Washington Redskins and shouldn't have much of a problem moving the ball, but rookie Miles Sanders and passing down backs Corey Clement and Darren Sproles are expected to fill their roles while Howard will […]

Miles Sanders Should Have a Significant Role in Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders should play a significant role in the Week 1 offense against the Washington Redskins. Sanders reportedly outplayed every other running back in Eagles camp and should get the biggest snap share in the Philly backfield. His upside is limited by the presence of passing down backs Corey Clement […]