Vladimir Gutierrez Strikes Out Six In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez turned in a solid outing in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Gutierrez allowed just one run over five innings while striking out six and walking two. His only mistake was a solo homer to Ian Happ in the first inning. The rookie hurler didn't stick around […]

Joey Votto Hits Solo Homer In Wednesday's Loss

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 4-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Votto took Chicago starter Alec Mills deep in the fourth inning to give the Reds their only run of the contest. That was Votto's first homer since August 20 as he has cooled […]

Browns Defense Should Be Avoided In Fantasy In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense is expected to be much improved in 2021 after the team spent a good bit of their resources on improving that side of the ball in the offseason. That being said, they draw a tough road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Chiefs obviously have one of […]

Austin Hooper A High-End TE2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper draws a plus matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Chiefs were generous to the tight end position in 2020, allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game. Hooper is coming off a disappointing first season in Cleveland but he is in play as a decent starting […]

Jarvis Landry A Flex Option For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 1. Landry finished the 2020 season with 72 catches for 840 yards and three touchdowns, pedestrian numbers despite the fact that Odell Beckham Jr. missed the final nine games of the season with a torn ACL. Now […]

Odell Beckham Jr. A WR3 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 1. Sunday's game will mark the first time Beckham appears in a regular-season game since he tore his ACL during Week 7 last year. The veteran receiver took limited reps in Wednesday's practice as he gets […]

Kareem Hunt A Solid Flex Play In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will square off against his old team when he travels to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in Week 1. Hunt managed to find the end zone the last time he faced the Chiefs while rushing for 32 yards on six carries in a playoff loss. Fantasy gamers […]

Nick Chubb A Low-End RB1 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs for the season opener in Week 1. The last time Chubb saw this Chiefs defense he was quiet, rushing for 69 yards on 13 carries and adding two catches for four yards. That being said, the Chiefs were rather generous […]

Baker Mayfield A Mid-Range QB2 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield gets a Week 1 rematch against a Kansas City Chiefs team that knocked his squad out of the playoffs in 2020. Mayfield and the Browns will head on the road to face off against the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium as 6.5-point underdogs in Week 1. This sets up as a […]

Nick Castellanos Hits 27th Homer In Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castellanos launched a solo shot in the first inning off of Chicago starter Adrian Sampson. The veteran outfielder is enjoying a career year, hitting .320 with 27 homers, 82 runs, 79 RBI, and two […]

Jonathan India Hits 19th HR

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo homer, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. India hit a leadoff homer off of Adrian Sampson to get the Reds out to an early lead. The rookie infielder's excellent debut season continues as he's hitting […]

Mychal Givens Earns Sixth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Givens struck out one and allowed one hit in the frame. The veteran reliever was credited with a save, his sixth in eight chances this season. Givens has been an excellent addition to the […]

Wade Miley Picks Up Eight Strikeouts In Win Over Cubs

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley turned in an excellent start in a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Miley allowed one run over seven innings while striking out eight and walking none in the win. His only mistake was a solo homer off of the bat of Willson Contreras in the third inning. […]

Steelers Defense Faces Tough Task In Week 1

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is expected to be one of the better fantasy defenses in the league in 2021. That being said, Pittsburgh faces a tough road matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Buffalo has one of the most explosive offenses in the league and should pose problems for the Pittsburgh defense, despite […]

Pat Freiermuth Not A Starting TE Option For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth will make his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Buffalo represents a plus matchup for opposing tight ends as they allowed the sixth-most fantasy points per game to the position in 2020. Freiermuth was impressive during training camp as he looks to transition from Penn State […]

Eric Ebron A Low-End TE2 For Week 1's Matchup Vs. Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron will take on the Buffalo Bills in the season opener in Week 1. Ebron faces some stiff competition in the tight end room in the form of second-round rookie Pat Freiermuth in 2021. Ebron turned in a decent 2020 campaign, catching 56 balls for 558 yards and five touchdowns […]

Chase Claypool A Low-End WR2 For Week 1 Vs. Bills

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool will look to build upon his impressive rookie season when he takes the field against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Claypool surprised many when he went on to score 11 total touchdowns in his debut campaign. The second-year wideout will look to overcome a difficult matchup against Buffalo […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster A Flex Play For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster opens the 2021 season with a tough road matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo pass defense represents a difficult matchup for opposing pass-catchers as they allowed the 29th-fewest fantasy points per game to the wideout position in 2020. Smith-Schuster will run most of his routes against slot cornerback […]

Diontae Johnson A WR2 For Week 1 Against Buffalo

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson will kick off the 2021 season with a road matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Johnson had a breakout season in 2020, finishing with 88 catches for 923 yards and seven touchdowns. He draws a difficult matchup against the Bills in the opener as Buffalo's pass defense […]

Najee Harris A Low-End RB1 For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris will open the year as the unquestioned lead back in his team's backfield. In Week 1, Harris draws a plus matchup against the Buffalo Bills to kick off his NFL career. The Bills allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game to the running back position in 2020, paving the […]

Ben Roethlisberger A QB2 Vs. Bills In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will kick off his 18th season against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. Roethlisberger draws a decent matchup against a Buffalo pass defense that was 17th in the league in fantasy points allowed to the quarterback position in 2020. This game has the potential to shoot out as the Bills […]

Denver Coaches Have Faith In Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has been impressive during his first training camp. The rookie runner has earned the faith of the Denver coaches, with head coach Vic Fangio stating on Monday, "He's earned that trust, and we're not at all against playing him in any situation, in any time of the game." This […]

T.J. Hockenson Faces A Tough Schedule This Season

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is a popular pick by many to emerge as a breakout tight end in 2021. Detroit's offense is lacking pass catchers and new quarterback Jared Goff is expected to lean on Hockenson with safe throws in the middle of the field. That being said, Hockenson faces a difficult challenge […]

Myles Gaskin Listed As The RB1 In Miami

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was listed as the team's RB1 when initial depth charts were released ahead of Week 1. Gaskin reportedly improved his pass blocking this offseason and has earned the trust of his coaches as a three-down back. There were some concerns earlier in the preseason when rumors of a three-way […]

Noah Fant Returns To Practice Monday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Head coach Vic Fangio, when asked whether Fant would be available for Week 1's showdown with the New York Giants, responded, "I think so, I think so." Fant has missed a few weeks of practice since injuring his leg but he should be […]

Sonny Gray Strikes Out Eight In Five Innings

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings in a 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Gray struck out eight and did not walk a batter in the no-decision. The veteran right-hander's only mistake was a three-run homer off of the bat of outfielder Ian Happ. Gray now […]

Chase McLaughlin Will Kick For Browns In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will open the season as the starter in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters after Monday's practice that it will be McLaughlin and not recently-signed Chris Naggar, who was added to the team's practice squad on Thursday. That was the first time that […]

Luis Castillo Takes 15th Loss On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo deserved a better fate than earning his 15th loss on Sunday. Castillo allowed three runs (one earned) over six innings in a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. He struck out seven and walked two while giving up just four hits to the Detroit batters. Castillo has run into some […]

Mychal Givens Picks Up Fifth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Givens struck out one and allowed one hit on the way to picking up his fifth save of the season. The veteran reliever has been a solid addition to the Cincinnati bullpen, posting a 3-2 […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed four runs over five innings in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Mahle struck out eight and walked five on the way to picking up the win. The veteran right-hander was lucky to escape with a win after struggling with his control. Mahle threw just 66 […]