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Caris Levert Goes For 20 Points In Season-Opening Loss
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard/small forward Caris Levert appeared to be the clear-cut No. 2 scoring option during the team’s season-opening defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Levert got up 19 shots, finishing with 20 points while adding in five rebounds, four assists and three steals. Kyrie Irving stole the show with a 50-point performance, […]
Jesse Borek
Andrew Wiggins Fires Up 27 Shot Attempts On Opening Night
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard/small forward Andrew Wiggins was uber-aggressive from the jump during Wednesday’s overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, getting up 27 shots in the season opener. Wiggins found the bottom of the bucket on 10 of those -- none of which came from long range -- but he delivered a 21-point, eight-rebound performance […]
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Karl-Anthony Towns Delivers Enormous Double-Double In Opener
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns entered the 2019-20 season as one of the most heralded fantasy assets in the sport for good reason -- when given the opportunity, he produces across multiple categories in bunches. That was again the case during Wednesday’s season opener against Brooklyn when Towns erupted for 36 points on 11-for-22 shooting, […]
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Kyrie Irving Drops 50 In Brooklyn Debut
Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving made sure that his new hometown fans will remember his first game with the franchise. Despite not making the game-winning bucket in overtime, Irving was masterful, going for 50 points (on 17-for-33 shooting), setting a new club record for a player in their debut with the Nets. In addition […]
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Bojan Bogdanovic's Return In Doubt Wednesday
The debut of Utah Jazz small forward Bojan Bogdanovic with his new club was off to a strong start Wednesday as the sixth-year veteran collected seven points in his first nine minutes. But things came to a screeching halt when Bogdanovic left for the locker room with a left ankle sprain. His return to the […]
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Nicolas Batum Ruled Out Due To Hand Injury
Charlotte Hornets shooting guard/small forward Nicolas Batum departed Wednesday’s season opener against the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained right hand and will not return to action. Prior to heading to the locker room in the third quarter, Batum played 11 minutes off the bench and collected four rebounds and two assists without attempting a […]
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Alec Burks To Be Sidelined For Warriors Season Opener
Golden State Warriors shooting guard/small forward Alec Burks will be held out of Thursday’s season-opening contest against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. The Warriors’ depth will be tested early, as Burks was expected to be a significant scorer for the team’s second unit. It’s not immediately apparent how head coach […]
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Rodney McGruder To Miss Second Straight Contest
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard/small forward Rodney McGruder will be on the sidelines for the second straight game Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. Los Angeles deployed a nine-man rotation without McGruder in the mix Tuesday, with the trio of Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Lou Williams handling the load in the backcourt. McGruder […]
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Jimmy Butler To Miss Wednesday’s Season Opener
The Jimmy Butler Era in Miami will have to wait to begin following the news that Butler will sit for Wednesday’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to personal reasons. There has been little by the way of heads up that Butler could potentially miss the contest, but his absence -- along with that of […]
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Leonard Fournette In Prime Position For Stellar Performance
No team in football has yielded more rushing yards per contest than the Cincinnati Bengals during 2019, who have allowed the opposition to storm down the field for over 184 yards per contest. What does all that mean? Leonard Fournette, the Jaguars’ unquestioned No. 1 option on the offensive side of the ball should be […]
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D.J. Chark Faces Stingy Matchup, Eyes Continued Breakout Year
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver D.J. Chark might wind up being the unlikeliest member of the Pro Bowl roster if he continues his dominant 2019 campaign. Through six games, Chark has totaled 528 yards and five touchdowns, bringing that hot stretch into a matchup against a Cincinnati Bengals Defense that has yielded the fewest points […]
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Duke Johnson Retains Peripheral Fantasy Value For Week 7
Houston Texas running back Duke Johnson is still drawing snaps and making the most of his time on the field, but has seen Carlos Hyde erupt over the past few weeks as a ball carrier. Johnson found the end zone as a receiver last week, his first receiving touchdown since Week 10 of last season. […]
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Carlos Hyde Set To Lead Texans Rushing Attack In Week 7
He may have been acquired in the wake of the Lamar Miller injury, but Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde is making his impact felt with his new franchise. Houston is fifth in the league with nearly 140 yards gained on the ground per game, with Hyde now having established himself as the bell cow […]
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Will Fuller Aims To Continue Torrid Stretch
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller erupted onto the scene as a legitimate fantasy weapon in Week 5 with his 15-reception, three-touchdown game. He followed it up by a pedestrian outing last week, but he did see nine targets, with finding the end zone on multiple occasions very nearly coming to fruition. The Colts’ pass […]
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Dede Westbrook Could Be Solid Flex Option If Active
The primary concern surrounding Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook is a shoulder ailment that has kept his status for Sunday’s contest up in the air. While owners wouldn’t be blamed for shying away with the injury lingering enough to keep the questionable tag on him, Westbrook has seen a combined 19 targets from quarterback […]
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Kenny Stills Makes Return To Field For Week 7
After missing two weeks due to a hamstring ailment, Houston Texans wide receiver Kenny Stills will be back in the mix, aiming to haul in targets from quarterback Deshaun Watson. Stills hasn’t found the end zone since his debut contest with the Texans in Week 1, although he has recorded multiple receptions in each of […]
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Deshaun Watson To Make First Divisional Game Start
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will look to rebound this week after he recorded his first two-interception outing since Week 11 of the 2018 year against Kansas City in Week 6. Despite the picks, Watson completed a season-high 30 passes en route to tossing for 280 yards. The Colts Defense that he squares off with […]
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Jaguars Defense Presents Steady Option In Week 7
Following two straight close losses, the Jacksonville Jaguars enter their contest against the Cincinnati Bengals needing a victory to remain in AFC playoff conversation. At the crux of securing that win will be their defensive unit, which has been largely hit or miss over the first six weeks of the year. Despite All-Pro cornerback Jalen […]
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Gardner Minshew In Line For Bounce-Back Performance
Jacksonville rookie signal caller Gardner Minshew hit a significant bump in the road last week for the first time as a starter. The cure for that skid? It may just prove to be a matchup against a Bengals Defense yielding greater than 425 yards per game. Minshew failed to toss a touchdown last Sunday against […]
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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Posts Quiet Outing
It was an underwhelming afternoon for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who reeled in just one reception for 18 yards during the team’s victory over the Cowboys. In prime position to see an increased workload in the absence of Davante Adams, Valdes-Scantling saw four targets, a season low. Even if Adams is forced […]
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Mason Crosby Flawless In Victory
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby delivered his best fantasy outing of the year Sunday against Dallas, nailing both a 20-yard and 38-yard field goal. That marks three consecutive weeks of multiple made field goals for the 13-year veteran, who also notched four made extra points, his most since Week 13 of last season. As […]
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Jimmy Graham Catches All Three Targets In Win
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham has found himself back in the good graces of the team’s offense and trended in that direction again during Sunday’s win over Dallas. He hauled in all three targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, finishing with 41 receiving yards. Graham’s next touchdown reception will surpass his mark from all […]
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Geronimo Allison Hauls In Two Receptions
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison drew elevated levels of fantasy interest ahead of his matchup against the Dallas Cowboys due to the injury to Davante Adams, but despite Allison getting six targets from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, he finished with just two catches good for 28 yards. No Packers wideout found the end zone, […]
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Packers Defense Notches Trio Of Interceptions, Sacks
The Green Bay Packers Defense was all over the stat sheet during Sunday’s win over the Dallas Cowboys. While the secondary yielded 463 passing yards to Dak Prescott, the group managed to sack Dallas’ signal caller on three occasions, as well as intercepting him thrice, as well. Despite the daunting matchup of facing elite running […]
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Aaron Rodgers Posts Pedestrian Line In Victory
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers failed to toss a touchdown for the first time this season during his team’s win over the Cowboys. The last time that the Packers won a game in which Rodgers did not throw for a touchdown was Week 15 of the 2016 campaign. With favored target Davante Adams unavailable […]
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Sammy Watkins Questionable To Return Due To Hamstring Injury
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is questionable to take the field during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hamstring ailment. Injuries limited him throughout the week and left his status up in the air before kickoff. Despite being ruled active, Watkins did not record a reception […]
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Aaron Jones Delivers Dominating Four Touchdown Performance
It was a career day for Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, whose arrival back in his home state of Texas saw him rip off 107 yards on the ground and 75 more through the air, culminating with a four-touchdown outing in the win over Dallas. With Green Bay’s receiving core hampered by a […]
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Jimmy Graham Hauls In Touchdown On Nine-Target Night
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham may not have had a flawless night during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he dialed back the clock somewhat by hauling in six receptions for 61 yards, including his second touchdown of the year. The nine targets that Graham saw from quarterback Aaron Rodgers are his […]
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Davante Adams Racks Up 180 Receiving Yards, Injures Toe
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams continued his touchdown drought during Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but that far from precluded him from having an elite fantasy outing. Adams hauled in 10 receptions for a career-high 180 yards, completely in sync with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Unfortunately, Adams suffered a right toe injury, which […]
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Aaron Jones Silenced On Ground, Still Posts Solid Performance
How pleased owners are with Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones likely depends upon the format in which he’s rostered. During Thursday’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Jones was smothered as a rusher, carrying the ball 13 times for 21 yards with a high of seven yards. He was able to sneak into the […]
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