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Justice Hill - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill has been a perennial backup for the team since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In Week 1, he matched his touchdown total from his first three seasons combined. Now, he looks to share the backfield duties with Gus Edwards with J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoRavens Defense A Risky Play Against Cincinnati
The Baltimore Ravens defense/special teams was already thin at defensive back and after Week 1, the team suffered even more injuries. Marlon Humphrey (foot) is still out and starting safety Marcus Williams (pectoral) could be out for a while if he does elect to get surgery. While the pass rush looked good against a rookie, […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoJustin Tucker - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker didn't see many opportunities in Week 1 as the team had a comfortable lead and ran the ball more often than not. In Week 2, the contest is more likely to become to a high-scoring affair as the high-powered Cincinnati offense is looking to bounce back from an abysmal performance. […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoGus Edwards - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards is set to step into a starting role in Week 2 against division rival Cincinnati. With J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out for the rest of the season, Edwards will now share the backfield with Justice Hill. The three backs all saw eight carries each in Week 1, so he's on […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoOdell Beckham Jr. - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. produced a handful of plays that didn't appear in the box score in Week 1. He drew a couple of passing interferences while seeing three targets as well. The passing game didn't get utilized much since the Ravens had a comfortable lead over the Texans for most of […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoZay Flowers - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers showed that he built some early chemistry with Lamar Jackson in Week 1. One aspect that went in his favor against the Texans was the fact that Mark Andrews didn't play. Heading into Week 2, Andrews is trending in the direction of playing which would mean his safety blanket […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoLamar Jackson - Week 2 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson turned in a poor performance in his first action of the season. After missing all three preseason games, Jackson showed some rust. Now, he and the Ravens go up against a Bengals squad that was embarrassed by the Browns. The star quarterback is 6-2 against Cincinnati in his career and […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoRaheem Mostert Removed From The Injury Report
Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert has been removed from the injury report heading into Week 2. After missing practice on Wednesday due to a knee issue, he was ultimately able to fully participate in the remaining two practices and shed any designations heading into the matchup against the New England Patriots. Mostert's touchdown last […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoJames Conner Will Not Carry Injury Designation For Week 2
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner will be good to go in Week 2 against the New York Giants as he does not carry an injury designation anymore. The 28-year-old was dealing with a calf issue this week but ultimately was able to feel good enough to shed the injury status altogether. As the main […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoAustin Ekeler Receives Doubtful Designation For Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) is now listed as doubtful for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Titans. The veteran back was unable to practice all week and trending toward not suiting up on Sunday afternoon. Joshua Kelley saw one target and 16 carries while Ekeler was healthy last week, so […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoWan'Dale Robinson Tagged As Doubtful For Week 2
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is officially doubtful to make his season debut in Week 2. The second-year pass-catcher has been recovering from a torn ACL last season and it doesn't seem like he's ready to give it a go. Robinson has yet to register as a full participant in practice as […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoClyde Edwards-Helaire Listed As Questionable For Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) has officially received the questionable tag for their Week 2 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The fourth-year back missed practice on Friday after returning on Thursday from an undisclosed illness. With two DNPs this week, Edwards-Helaire is officially listed as questionable. After seeing seven total touches and […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoAustin Ekeler Misses Practice Again On Friday
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (ankle) was not seen at practice for a third day in a row this week. Daniel Popper of The Athletic reported on Friday afternoon that the star running back was listed as DNP for the third day this week heading into Week 2. Given his experience, this doesn't […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoJames Conner Says He's Physically Ready For Week 2
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (calf) has been a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday but said on Friday that he feels physically ready to play against the New York Giants. The workhorse back said, "Feeling pretty good, man. Awesome challenge for us, so body feeling pretty good." Conner would bring […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoRams 'Hopeful' That Cooper Kupp Returns In Week 5
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) was unable to avoid the IR with his hamstring issue before the season started. According to Sarah Barshop of ESPN, head coach Sean McVay was reluctant to give a timeline and said that the Rams are "hopeful" that the star receiver can return by Week 5 as […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoTyler Herro, Josh Richardson Could Become Primary Ball-Handlers
Miami Heat guards Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson could end up taking on bigger roles depending on what happens between now and the start of the season. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, if the team doesn't land Damian Lillard in a trade, then Herro and Richardson are two possible options to take […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoTaj Gibson Is Returning To Washington
Washington Wizards forward Taj Gibson is headed back to DC, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 38-year-old big man will be heading into his 15th season after he averaged 3.4 points and 1.9 rebounds across 9.8 minutes per contest last year. Gibson will most likely remain in his veteran leadership role where he enters […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoWarriors, Usman Garuba Agree To Two-Way Deal
Free-agent forward Usman Garuba is on his way to another new team, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. The former first-round pick was originally dealt from Houston to Atlanta, then Atlanta to Oklahoma City, and then he was waived a few weeks ago. After posting 8.2 points and 4.0 rebounds per game for Spain in […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoDwight Howard Will Meet With Warriors
Free-agent center Dwight Howard has been playing in Taiwan over the past year, and it seems like he's now eyeing a return to the NBA. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the former champion and Defensive Player of the Year will meet with the Golden State Warriors next week to discuss bringing him in […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoJarred Vanderbilt Receives Four-Year Extension From Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt will be staying in town as he and the team agreed on a new contract extension. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Vanderbilt and the Lakers agreed to a four-year extension worth $48 million. The entire contract is fully guaranteed and includes a player option for the fourth […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoVictor Wembanyama Expected To Start Season At Power Forward
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama has taken the basketball world by storm ever since he declared for the NBA Draft. After showing some of the skills that made him this amazing prospect in Summer League, it provided even more excitement for Spurs fans. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Spurs are going […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoTrent Forrest Returning To Atlanta On Two-Way Deal
Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest is re-signing with the team on Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 25-year-old was previously on a two-way deal which is what he'll be signing to stay with the team. He appeared in 23 games with the Hawks and averaged 2.3 points,1.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 12.0 […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoChris Paul Expected To Join Starting Five For Warriors
Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul is expected to step into a starting role for the team once the season rolls around. According to Marc Spears, the veteran floor general is expected to start alongside superstar Stephen Curry. As of right now, the starting lineup sounds like a very small one if the other three […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoKings Waiving Nerlens Noel, Neemias Queta
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, centers Nerlens Noel and Neemias Queta are getting waived by the Sacramento Kings. Once the team signed JaVale McGee, there was a huge logjam with five centers on the roster. This move seemed to remedy the situation since both Noel and Queta were on partially guaranteed deals. The Mavericks […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoJets Fear That Aaron Rodgers Suffered Achilles Injury
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ankle) received negative X-rays on his ankle on Monday night but will now have to undergo an MRI. According to Jordan Schultz, the team fears that the star quarterback suffered some sort of Achilles injury. It's still unknown whether his Achilles has ruptured and the team will have an […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoAaron Rodgers Will Not Return On Monday Night
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (ankle) has officially been ruled out and will not return to Monday night's game against the Bills. The veteran limped off the field and into the medical tent until he was carted back to the locker room shortly afterward. The team has also said that the X-rays have come […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoAnthony Edwards Named To World Cup All-Tournament Team
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was the lone American named to the All-Tournament team for the FIBA World Cup. The rising star averaged 18.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game while clocking 26.0 minutes per contest. His overall field goal percentage wasn't bad as he finished at 47.5%, but his three-point […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoKings Plan To Sign And Waive Skal Labissiere
According to James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento, the Sacramento Kings plan to sign and then waive center Skal Labissiere. This move is postured to get him to the Kings' G League affiliate in Stockton. The Kentucky product was originally drafted by the Kings back in 2016 and appeared in nine games for the G […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoFranz Wagner Scores 19 Points In World Cup Final
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner played co-star yet again in the FIBA World Cup Final as he helped Germany earn a gold medal against Serbia on Sunday. The 22-year-old ended the game with 19 points on 4-for-11 shooting while adding seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Wagner only played one game in the first […]
Alex Fischbein 1 year agoBoban Marjanovic Signs One-Year Deal With Houston
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Houston Rockets and Boban Marjanovic have agreed to a one-year deal. The veteran big man, and beloved teammate around the league, appeared in 31 games for the team last season while averaging 3.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest. He acted primarily as a veteran presence and mentor […]
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