Dakota Hudson Throws Seven Strong Innings on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson threw seven great innings on Monday, allowing just two runs on five hits and two walks. Hudson was able to limit hard contact, but he didn't get too many swings-and-misses, racking up just one strikeout. Still, it was a solid performance from Hudson, who lowered his ERA to […]

Eagles Defense Gets Three Interceptions in Week 2

The Philadelphia Eagles Defense had an up-and-down Week 2. They allowed 24 points to the Atlanta Falcons, but they also recorded three interceptions and a sack. It was a performance that showed what the Eagles defense could do, but also how they might struggle. Still, they performed somewhat better than expected, as this game was […]

Jake Elliott Kicks Two Field Goals in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made both of his field goal attempts in Week 2. His kicks came from 34 and 41 yards out. Elliott did not attempt any extra points, as the Eagles were playing from behind and decided to go for a two-point conversion after their touchdowns. Elliott should continue to be one […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Makes His First NFL Catch in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside made his first NFL catch on Sunday night, gaining four yards. It was his only catch on a night where top wide receivers Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson were forced to leave in the first half along with tight end Dallas Goedert. Despite all of the preseason hype, […]

Darren Sproles Gets Just Two Offensive Touches in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles got just two offensive touches in Week 2. He didn't record a carry, but caught two passes for five yards. Fantasy owners who misinterpreted the role Sproles played in Week 1 were left with what was basically a hole in their lineup in Week 2. Sproles is the Eagles […]

Mack Hollins Catches Five Passes in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins showed up in Week 2 with five catches for 50 yards. Hollins was thrust into a bigger role after Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson were both forced to leave the game in the first half. Hollins could have some WR3/FLEX appeal in Week 3 if the top two wide […]

Zach Ertz Catches Eight Passes in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught eight passes in Week 2, gaining 72 yards. Ertz watched wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery leave the game in the first half due to injury, but Nelson Agholor ended up drawing most of Carson Wentz's targets in the second half. Still, Ertz's weekly TE1 outlook will […]

Nelson Agholor Makes the Most of His Increased Week 2 Role

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor took advantage of injuries on Sunday, catching eight passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Agholor's score came on a four-yard pass from Carson Wentz in the third quarter. With DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery both forced to leave the game due to injury, Agholor took over as the […]

Jordan Howard Barely Moves the Ball in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard couldn't get anything going with the ball in Week 2. He gained 18 yards on eight carries, adding eight yards on his lone catch of the game. Howard and rookie Miles Sanders both struggled with the ball even though plenty of Eagles offensive playmakers missed time due to injury. […]

Miles Sanders Can't Get Much Going in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders couldn't get much going in Week 2. He ran the ball 10 times, gaining just 28 scoreless yards. He added three catches for nine more yards. Overall, it was a tough game for the Eagles on the ground, but Sanders did out-touch Jordan Howard by four. Sanders is […]

Carson Wentz Totals Two Touchdowns in Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz found a way to make two touchdowns happen on Sunday night despite losing his two top receivers to injuries. With DeSean Jackson and Alshon Jeffery both leaving due to injuries in the first half, Wentz was left with a preseason-like supporting cast for most of the game. Still, he threw […]

Michael Gallup Headed for an MRI

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. Gallup played well on Sunday, leading the team with eight targets, but he missed the end of the fourth quarter with a knee issue. It's unclear how serious the team expects the injury to be, but more information will be available […]

Cowboys Defense Disappoints in Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys Defense disappointed its fantasy owners again in Week 2, allowing 21 points to Washington. They did not record an interception nor force a fumble, and only sacked quarterback Case Keenum once. The Cowboys defense was expected to be one of the best plays of Week 2, but ended up as a middling […]

Brett Maher Makes Four Extra Points and a Field Goal

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher made all four of his extra-point attempts in Week 2, adding a 25-yard field goal as well. In a week where several kickers struggled, Maher was his usual consistent self. With the Cowboys offense clicking as it has been, Maher hasn't really been needed for field goals, but he should […]

Blake Jarwin Catches Just One Pass in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin caught just one pass in Week 2, gaining 22 yards. Meanwhile, Jason Witten caught four passes and came down with a touchdown. Jarwin was still only three yards behind Witten's 25 though, showing the difference between their games. Still, Jarwin won't have a consistent enough role in the offense […]

Randall Cobb Touches the Ball Seven Times in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Randall Cobb caught five passes in Week 2, gaining 24 yards through the air. He added two rushing plays, picking up 11 yards on the ground. Cobb took a step back this week but the offensive game plan showed that he should still be involved going forward. He's not a starting […]

Jason Witten Shows Up Again in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten played a big role in Week 2, catching four passes for 25 yards and a touchdown. Witten's score came on a short two-yard pass from Dak Prescott in the second quarter. Witten came out of retirement to play in 2019 and has scored a touchdown in both weeks so […]

Amari Cooper Scores a Touchdown in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper caught four passes in Week 2, gaining 44 yards and scoring a touchdown. His score came on a 10-yard pass from quarterback Dak Prescott in the third quarter. Cooper was two catches behind Michael Gallup but was the one to come down with a score. Cooper and Gallup look […]

Michael Gallup Catches Six Passes in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup caught six passes in Week 2, gaining 68 yards. Gallup caught the most passes out of the Dallas receivers, and had the second most yards through the air. Through two weeks, Gallup has shown that he is certainly part of the game plan on offense this year. He's set […]

Devin Smith Catches a Long Touchdown in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Devin Smith made some noise in Week 2, catching three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown. Smith's score was the first of the game for the Cowboys, coming on a 51-yard strike from quarterback Dak Prescott. He saw fewer targets than several other Cowboys pass catchers, but he showed his […]

Tony Pollard Gets Just Five Touches in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Tony Pollard only touched the ball five times in Week 2. He ran the ball four times for 22 yards and caught a pass for three more yards. With starter Ezekiel Elliott back to his full workload, Pollard took a back seat as expected. Still one of the league's highest […]

Ezekiel Elliott Shines in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was excellent in Week 2, running the ball 23 times for 111 yards and a touchdown. He added two catches for nine more yards through the air. Elliott dominated the backfield in this one as expected, ceding only four carries to his backup, Tony Pollard. Back to his regular […]

Dak Prescott Throws Three More Touchdowns in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had another strong performance in Week 2. He threw for 269 yards, completing 26 of his 30 passes for three touchdowns. Prescott threw an interception as well, but added 69 yards on five carries on the ground. Prescott's touchdowns were on passes to Devin Smith, Jason Witten, and Amari Cooper. […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 24 Waiver Wire

Another quiet bullpen week in the fantasy playoffs (for most leagues) leading up to the real playoffs (for both leagues). There were some changes in bullpen hierarchies this week, but they mostly affected setup men and seventh inning guys. Fantasy managers in holds leagues may have seen some things happen this week, but in standard […]

Adam Wainwright Strikes Out Seven in Six Scoreless Innings

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was great on Friday, tossing six scoreless innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. He allowed just two hits, walking three while striking out seven. Wainwright's record improved to 12-9 and his ERA lowered to an even 4.00. He's had some ups and downs this season, but Wainwright has proven […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hits Two Home Runs on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt blasted two home runs on Friday. He hit a grand slam and a three-run shot, ending up with seven RBI and two runs scored. "Goldy" has had some hot streaks this season, but it's overall been a disappointing first season in St. Louis for the perpetual MVP candidate. […]

Dakota Hudson Works a Wild but Effective Quality Start

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Dakota Hudson was wild but effective on Wednesday, picking up a quality start. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits. He struck out seven but walked five, running his pitch count up to 96. Hudson has been great lately and has a 3.38 ERA with a .250 […]

Francisco Lindor Smacks His 31st Home Run on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor blasted his 31st home run of the season on Wednesday, going 1-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. Lindor got off to an awful start to this season but has rounded things out to an impressive .296/.346/.545 slash line besides the 31 homers. He's one of the best shortstops […]

Cowboys Defense Looking for a Better Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys Defense will look for a better performance in Week 2. Ranked highly entering Week 1, the Cowboys defense didn't perform nearly as well as expected against the New York Giants offense. This week, a matchup against Washington should yield better results. Even though the Washington offense, led by Case Keenum, looked formidable […]

Brett Maher Looks Like a Good Choice in Week 2

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher put up a somewhat disappointing Week 1 fantasy performance, although it was through no fault of his own. Maher connected on all five of his extra point attempts, but was not called upon to attempt a field goal. With a resurgent Cowboys offense and the favorable home conditions in Dallas/Arlington, […]