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Younghoe Koo A Risky Option As Accuracy Issues Persist
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo hit two fields and an extra point attempt in Week 13, however, a field goal attempt from 35 yards out sailed wide right, marking the sixth field goal he's missed in the last six games. The 30-year-old is now 21-for-29 (72.4%) on the season, although he has yet to miss […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKyle Pitts A Low-End TE2 Dart Throw In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has burned fantasy managers in three of the last four contests, culminating with a two-target, zero-catch performance in Week 13. There isn't much reason to believe that things will get better in Week 14 against the Vikings. Minnesota can be beaten through the air, but the damage has been […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDarnell Mooney A Low-End WR3 In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney (Achilles) was a limited participant in practice on Friday but does not appear to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest against the Vikings. The 27-year-old has garnered at least six targets in nine of 12 games this season and has nearly the same air yards share (35.0%) as […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDrake London A Borderline WR1 Against The Vikings
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London had been one of the most consistent, higher-scoring wide receivers for fantasy in the early going of the season, but as Kirk Cousins has faded, so too has London. After recording five touchdown catches through the first seven games, the 23-year-old has just one TD over the last five […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoBijan Robinson A High-Floor RB1 Despite Tough Matchup In Week 14
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is coming off of a 32-touch performance last week in which he eclipsed 100 yards rushing and scored. It was the eighth time in 12 games that the 22-year-old tallied 100-plus total yards rushing and receiving and the eighth time he scored. All that has made him a top […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKirk Cousins A Risky Play In Week 14 After Horrid Stretch
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has gone without a touchdown pass in three consecutive games while throwing six interceptions during that stretch, four of which came just last week in a loss to the Chargers. Even though those are poor numbers any way you slice it, the silver lining is that all three games came […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKoyo Aoyagi Posted By Hanshin Tigers
The Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) have posted right-handed pitcher Koyo Aoyagi, which means that a 45-day window has been opened during which time he can negotiate with MLB teams. Aoyagi is known for his sidearm throwing angle, and last season pitched to a 3.69 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in Japan's Central League, […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoZach Dezenzo Standing Out In Winter Ball
Houston Astros corner infield prospect Zach Dezenzo missed time in the beginning of the 2024 season due to a wrist injury but got back on the field in June, playing 22 games at Double-A and only 11 more at Triple-A before earning a promotion to the big leagues in August. The 24-year-old played in 19 […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoYankees Have Been In Contact With Max Fried, Corbin Burnes
While the Yankees are still considered one of the four serious contenders to sign Juan Soto, they have been making alternative plans in the event they are unable to bring back the superstar outfielder. New York has been said to be interested in shortstop Willy Adames, but could also be willing to spend big on […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoWilly Adames Drawing Interest From The Yankees
Free-agent shortstop Willy Adames is drawing interest from the New York Yankees, who are expected to pursue him in the event they lose out on Juan Soto. While the Yankees are technically set at shortstop with Anthony Volpe, it is anticipated that either Volpe or Adames would have to make the move to another position […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoJordan Lawlar Getting Reps In Dominican Winter League
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar missed most of the 2024 regular season due to injury, collecting only 67 plate appearances between Double-A and Triple-A. In order to make up for lost time and hopefully make a push for a 2025 roster spot, the club's top prospect (MLB No. 9) is spending time in the […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoBlue Jays Sign Michael Stefanic, Kevin Gowdy To Minor-League Deals
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed infielder Michael Stefanic and pitcher Kevin Gowdy to minor-league deals with invitations to spring training. Stefanic has played his entire professional career in the Angels' organization, having a successful minor league career that has yet to translate to the big league level. The 28-year-old has a career .331/.416/.445 slashline […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoCardinals Sign Ryan Vilade To Minor-League Deal
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Cardinals signed outfielder Ryan Vilade to a minor league contract that also includes a non-roster invitation to spring training. The former second-round pick was drafted by the Rockies back in 2017, briefly debuting with the club in 2021. Since then, the 25-year-old spent time at Triple-A in Pittsburgh and Detroit's […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoCubs And Reds In On Garrett Crochet
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are said to be possible trade partners that are interested in acquiring the services of White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. Talks of the lefty leaving Chicago swirled around the trade deadline last season, but nothing ever came to fruition. The 25-year-old was an All-Star in 2024, posting a 3.02 […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoTirso Ornelas Showing Well In Mexican Winter League
San Diego Padres outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas was added to the team's 40-man roster in July of last season, prompting speculation that there was a chance fans could see him inside Petco Park before the conclusion of 2024. That did not come to fruition, but Ornelas had a solid season at Triple-A nonetheless, slashing .297/.367/.497 […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoEight Teams Interested In Tommy Kahnle
Free agent reliever Tommy Kahnle is drawing attention on the open market, with up to eight teams showing interest in adding his services. Kahnle pitched for the Yankees last season, posting a 2.11 ERA (4.01 FIP), 1.15 WHIP, and a 15.1% K-BB% while collecting 16 holds and one save over 42 2/3 IP during the […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAroldis Chapman Agrees To One-Year Deal With Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox and relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman have agreed to a one-year, $10.75 million deal. Boston was looking to add a left-handed bullpen arm and Chapman would fulfill that need. The 36-year-old was a reliever for the Pirates last season, taking over as closer down the stretch, and tallied a 3.79 ERA (3.04 […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoLuisangel Acuna Hitting Well In Winter Ball
New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna had a successful showing in the majors late in the season, posting a .308/.325/.641 slashline with a .406 wOBA and 166 wRC+ in 40 plate appearances. Now, the 22-year-old has continued hitting well in the Venezuelan Winter League for the Cardenales de Lara. Through 19 games, the Mets' […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAlec Pierce Catches Crucial TD Pass In Week 13 Win
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot), who had missed two practices earlier in the week, was cleared to suit up and wound up playing a pivotal role in the Colts' 25-24 win over the Patriots on Sunday. While two catches for 16 yards isn't noteworthy, one of those catches was a touchdown reception that […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoTyler Allgeier Plays Trivial Role In Week 13
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier carried the ball eight times for 16 yards and even caught a pass for six yards in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers. The eight carries were encouraging given that he didn't receive even a single attempt last week, but it was still a drop in the bucket compared […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAdonai Mitchell Comes Up Empty In Week 13
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was expected to see an uptick in usage with the absence of teammate Josh Downs (shoulder), however, the rookie wideout saw one fewer target (two) than he saw the week before and was held without a catch for the first time since Week 4 in Sunday's 25-24 win over […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoKyle Pitts Non-Existent In Week 13 Loss
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts drew two targets but was held without a catch for the second time this season in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers. Pitts' involvement in the passing game, or lack thereof, is very concerning at this point, especially for a player who is still so highly rostered. Since catching […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoMichael Pittman Jr. With A Five-Catch Day In Victory
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. led the team in targets, catches, and receiving yards on Sunday, but with quarterback Anthony Richardson completing just 12 passes, it didn't amount to much. The 27-year-old caught five of seven targets for 42 scoreless yards, although the Colts were able to pull off a 25-24 victory anyway […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAtlanta Defense Records Five Sacks In Week 13 Loss
The Atlanta Falcons defense held the Chargers to just 17 points, the fewest amount of points they've held an opponent to all season, but they still lost the game as the offense could only produce 13 points. They were able to limit Los Angeles due in part to the five sacks that were recorded on […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoRay-Ray McCloud III Leads Falcons In Receiving Yards In Loss
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III recorded a 60-yard reception on Sunday, finishing the game with 95 yards receiving on four catches (six targets) in the 17-13 loss to the Chargers. After not recording six targets in a game from Weeks 6 through 10, the 28-year-old has logged back-to-back weeks with six targets. The […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDarnell Mooney Held To 20 Scoreless Yards In Week 13
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney earned six targets on Sunday but was able to convert just three of them into receptions for 20 yards receiving in a 17-13 loss to the Chargers. That now makes five catches for 47 yards over the last two games. Still, it's the ninth time in 12 contests that […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoDrake London With Nine-Catch Performance In Week 13 Loss
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London drew an astounding 16 targets on Sunday, catching nine of them for 86 yards, but failed to find the end zone in a 17-13 loss to the Chargers. It was the fifth time this season that the 23-year-old garnered double-digit targets and the eighth time in 12 contests that […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoJonathan Taylor Eclipses 100 Total Yards, Catches TD In Victory
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 25 times for 96 yards and caught his lone target for a seven-yard touchdown in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. After posting duds in three of his last four games, the 25-year-old got back on track in Week 14, eclipsing 100 total yards for the fifth time […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoAnthony Richardson Accounts For Three TDs In Thrilling Win
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson completed just 12 of 24 pass attempts for 109 yards in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Patriots. Despite those lackluster numbers, the 22-year-old had a strong fantasy day as he threw two touchdown passes, rushed nine times for 48 yards and a touchdown, while adding a two-point conversion with 12 […]
Jarod Rupp 1 month agoBijan Robinson Tallies 32 Touches, Totals 135 Yards And A Score In Loss
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson amassed 135 total yards on 32 touches and found the end zone in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Chargers. The Falcons leaned heavily on the 22-year-old on the ground, giving him 26 rush attempts on which he gained 102 yards and scored, while continuing to keep him involved in […]
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