Jordan Akins Continues To See Increased Usage

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins continues to assert himself in 2020. Against the Ravens on Sunday, Akins caught a team-high seven passes for 55 yards. While Darren Fells still appears to be the end zone target at tight end for the Texans, Akins is seeing more usage all over the field. At a shallow […]

Randall Cobb Catches Five Passes

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb was more involved in Week 2 than he was in Houston's first game of 2020, catching five passes for 59 yards in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Cobb was expected to serve as an underneath option for quarterback Deshaun Watson this year, and on Sunday he looked like […]

Brandin Cooks Is Houston's Leading Week 2 Receiver

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks led the team with 95 receiving yards in Week 2's loss to the Baltimore. He was targeted a team-high eight times, bringing in five of those for receptions. Cooks played the role that Will Fuller V had played in Week 1. Houston's lack of a clear-cut No. 1 receiver […]

Will Fuller V Not Targeted Against Ravens

What happened? While he did have one carry for no yards, Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V was completely blanked on the receiving sheet in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. No catches. No yards. Not even a target, despite playing 63 percent of the team's snaps. Fuller did leave the game shortly to […]

David Johnson Quiet Against Baltimore

Houston Texans running back David Johnson could never find his sledding on Sunday in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards and added two catches for 16 yards. With Duke Johnson (leg) out, David Johnson was the only running back to get a touch in this contest. […]

Deshaun Watson Held In Check By Ravens

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson did managed to throw for 275 yards against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2, but with just one touchdown and an interception, Watson didn't have the strong day that fantasy managers expect from Watson. His 17 rushing yards on five carries were also a disappointment. Watson's opened 2020 with a […]

Tyler Eifert Finds End Zone Against Tennessee

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert was targeted six times in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. He brought in three of them for 36 yards and a touchdown. At a shallow fantasy position, Eifert's usage in this one is interesting, though the fact that he was targeted just once back in Week 1 is […]

Keelan Cole Catches Touchdown Against Titans

For the second week in a row, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught a touchdown from quarterback Gardner Minshew II. Cole was an afterthought last year, but has emerged as a key weapon for Minshew in 2020. He was targeted seven times, catching six passes for 58 yards and the score. Cole's becoming a […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Has Solid Week 2

The targets weren't quite there, but Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. managed to bring all four of the ones he got in for receptions, finishing with 84 yards in his team's Week 2 loss to the Titans. Chark's not getting the ball as much as expected in an offense that's been spreading it […]

Chris Thompson Scores Week 2 Touchdown

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Thompson scored his first touchdown of the 2020 season on Sunday, finishing with three catches for 20 yards and a score. He also added two rushes for seven yards. Of course, Thompson only getting five touches in this loss to the Titans is worrisome, especially with a game script that […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Receives Five Carries

Yes, you read the headline right. Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. had been teased as the kind of player who'd be involved all over the field for the Jags. We saw that in action in the team's Week 2 loss to the Tennessee Titans, as Shenault was used in the backfield, getting five […]

James Robinson Has Huge Game Against Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson cemented his role as the team's No. 1 back in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. He added three catches for 18 yards as well. While Chris Thompson will continue to see passing down work and wide receiver Laviska […]

Gardner Minshew II Throws Three Touchdowns

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II threw for 339 yards on 30-for-45 passing in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. He was picked off twice and added four carries for 19 yards. Jacksonville's offense is officially better than expected, making Minshew a solid QB2 option moving forward. Jacksonville's defense is going to continue to hemorrhage […]

Rams Should Use Darrell Henderson Jr. More

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Los Angeles Rams will move towards more of a running back committee approach in Week 2 against the Eagles, with Darrell Henderson Jr. playing more than he did in Week 1. Garafolo expects the team to use Henderson, Cam Akers, and Malcolm Brown "roughly equally" in this week's […]

Titans Defense Won't Have Vic Beasley

The Tennessee Titans Defense won't have linebacker Vic Beasley (knee) in Week 2 against the Jacksonville. Beasley had been practicing, so it's likely this is just a precaution in what should be a relatively easy matchup for the Titans. Against a better team, Beasley's absence could be an issue for the Titans, but this shouldn't […]

Colts Defense Without Rock Ya-Sin In Week 2

The Indianapolis Colts Defense won't have defensive back Rock Ya-Sin for their Week 2 contest against the Vikings after he was ruled out at the last second with an illness. It doesn't appear that the illness is related to COVID-19. Ya-Sin was a key contributor in Week 1 for the Colts, playing 92 percent of […]

Brandon Aiyuk Set For NFL Debut

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday against the New York Jets. Aiyuk will debut in a game where the Niners are missing their top two receiving threats, wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) and tight end George Kittle (knee). Aiyuk should get some immediate snaps […]

Dede Westbrook Is Healthy Scratch Again

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook is a healthy inactive in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. This is the second week in a row that Westbrook won't play. It's clear that last week's absence wasn't a fluke, and it's now safe for fantasy managers to drop Dede Westbrook in all redraft leagues. Maybe you […]

La'Mical Perine Set To Make NFL Debut

New York Jets running back La'Mical Perine (ankle) didn't play in Week 1, but is set to make his NFL debut against the 49ers on Sunday. With Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on the injured reserve, Perine could play a small role right away as the passing-down option when veteran Frank Gore rests. In season-long leagues, Perine […]

Golden Tate Officially Active For Week 2

New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate (hamstring) is officially active in Week 2, with the Giants taking on the Chicago Bears. This probably isn't the week for fantasy managers to play Tate, as he'll likely be a little limited as he works his way back. But if you need a deep league dart throw, […]

Ted Ginn Jr., Riley Ridley Healthy Week 2 Scratches

Chicago Bears wide receivers Ted Ginn Jr. and Riley Ridley are healthy scratches in Week 2. The big news here is Ginn, as he played 43 percent of the team's Week 1 snaps. Ginn wasn't a factor in that game and Bears should turn to Anthony Miller more in this one, whose snap rate should […]

Dallas Won't Have Tyron Smith In Week 2

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (neck) is officially inactive for the team's Week 2 contest against the Atlanta Falcons. Smith's been an elite lineman for the Cowboys, helping to keep quarterback Dak Prescott upright and opening holes in the run game for Ezekiel Elliott. You're still starting both of those guys in season-long leagues […]

DeVante Parker Active In Week 2

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) is active for Miami's Week 2 meeting with the Buffalo Bills, though that doesn't mean that fantasy managers should deploy him in their lineups. We're likely not going to see a 100 percent healthy Parker in this game, and he has a tough matchup with a really good […]

Qadree Ollison Inactive For Second Consecutive Week

Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison is inactive for the team's Week 2 meeting with the Dallas Cowboys. At this point, it looks like Ollison's only chance of a bigger role in Atlanta would be if injuries strike the backs ahead of him. Brian Hill and Ito Smith will serve as Todd Gurley's backups again. […]

Jalen Hurts Active In Week 2

Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is active for Philly's Week 2 game against the Rams. Obviously, Carson Wentz is still the starter and won't be replaced barring injury, but this move seems to indicate that the team values the versatility that Hurts brings more than what backup Nate Sudfeld had been bringing. Hurts could […]

Courtland Sutton Will Play In Week 2

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (shoulder) will play against the Steelers on Sunday, according to James Palmer of the NFL Network. Sutton sat out in Week 1. His return should boost the Broncos offense, who threw for just 216 yards in the team's opener. Sutton's probably not at 100 percent, so don't expect Sutton […]

Fantasy Football Starts and Sits: Matchups Analysis for Week 2

Hi, y'all! One week of NFL action is in the books and we're moving on to another. Welcome to our Week 2 matchup analysis and start/sit column for fantasy football. Each week we'll be analyzing every game from the Sunday slate, helping you optimize your fantasy lineups and take down your opponent. Be sure to check back […]

NASCAR Research Station: DraftKings, FanDuel DFS Lineup Picks - Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Here we go! The first round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs wrap up on Saturday night under the lights at Bristol. Drivers like Ryan Blaney and Matt DiBenedetto essentially need to pull off a victory to advance, while Austin Dillon sits sixth in points and is poised to advance and be the biggest surprise […]

Jamison Crowder Out For Week 2

New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring) will miss his team's Week 2 contest against the San Francisco 49ers. This leaves the Jets really shallow at receiver, with Breshad Perriman taking on the role as the team's No. 1 option this week. Perriman becomes an intriguing flex play, though the 49ers Defense is really […]

Re-Shaping NFL Depth Charts with Week 1 Snap Count Data

A common complaint heading into Week 1 was that some NFL teams had posted depth charts that felt a little...off. Some teams didn't have 11 starters. Some had guys who we knew were in for big roles not listed as starters. Things were not clear. After one week of actual play, we have a clearer […]