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 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Three-Run HR

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Aquino launched his three-run shot off of Detroit starter Matthew Boyd in the third inning as part of a five-run inning for the Reds. The veteran outfielder has hit for power […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Takes Sixth Loss

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez allowed four runs (three earned) over 3 1/3 innings in a 15-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Gutierrez struck out one and walked one while throwing just 41 of 67 pitches for strikes. The rookie hurler coughed up two homers in the start before departing early. Gutierrez has […]

Eugenio Suarez Reaches 25 Homers

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-2 with a solo homer and a walk in a 15-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Suarez reached 25 homers in a season for the fourth time in five years when he launched a second-inning Tyler Alexander offering over the fence for a solo shot. The […]

Jonathan India Hits Two-Run Homer In Loss

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in a 15-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Friday. India went deep off of Detroit reliever Kyle Funkhouser in the fifth inning on a shot that pulled the Reds to within one run of tying the game at the time. India's rookie […]

Sonny Gray Picks Up Seventh Win On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray allowed two runs over five innings in a 12-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Gray struck out three and allowed just two hits in the outing. While he limited the Cardinals to just two hits, both of those hits went over the […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits 24th Homer In Lopsided Win

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and an RBI in a 12-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Suarez took reliever Brandon Dickson deep in the fifth inning, giving him 24 long balls on the year. The veteran infielder […]

Nick Castellanos Homers Twice, Drives In Six

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in a huge game in a 12-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 2 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Castellanos went 2-for-3 with two homers, three runs, six RBI, and a walk in the lopsided win. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run homer in the first inning and […]

Wade Miley Struggles In Loss To Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley struggled in a 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of a Wednesday doubleheader. Miley allowed five runs on 12 hits over four innings of work while striking out two and walking one. It was a rough start for Miley, who coughed up three homers in the […]

KhaDarel Hodge Released By Browns

The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge on Tuesday, ending the wideout's two-year tenure with the team. Hodge turned in a solid preseason, posting two touchdowns over Cleveland's three games. The veteran may not be without a job for long as the Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that the team would like to bring […]

Luis Castillo Strikes Out Eight In Loss On Monday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Luis Castillo allowed three runs over six innings in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Castillo struck out eight and walked two in the loss. The veteran right-hander got off to a rocky start, giving up a two-run homer to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning, but he […]

Kyle Farmer Launches 12th Homer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo homer in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Farmer connected with a second-inning offering from Jon Lester to give the Reds their only run of the contest. The veteran shortstop is enjoying a career year in Cincy, hitting […]

Austin Hooper Hauls In 35-Yard Pass In Preseason Action

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper caught one of two targets for 35 yards in his team's Sunday preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Hooper saw action on his team's first two drives of the contest. He was the intended target on a failed fourth-down conversion from Atlanta's nine-yard line on Cleveland's first drive of […]

Kareem Hunt Sees Two Carries In Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt saw his first taste of preseason action in his team's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Hunt picked up five yards on two carries before heading to the sidelines for Cleveland. The veteran running back only saw action on the first drive of the game, picking up gains […]

Baker Mayfield Throws TD In Preseason Debut

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield completed six of 10 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown in his team's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Mayfield, making his lone appearance in a preseason contest this year, led the Cleveland offense on the first two drives of the game. After a turnover on downs […]

Tyler Mahle Takes Hard-Luck Loss On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle turned in a solid outing in a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Mahle allowed two runs over seven innings while striking out six and walking two. The veteran right-hander allowed just four hits, but unfortunately one left the park as a two-run homer. With the Reds offense […]

Vladimir Gutierrez Struggles Vs. Marlins

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez struggled in a 6-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Gutierrez allowed five runs over three innings while he struck out two and allowed seven hits, including a three-run homer to Jesus Sanchez. Gutierrez took the loss, dropping his record to 9-4 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and […]

Dwayne Haskins Struggles In Preseason Start

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins got the start and played extensively in his team's final preseason game. Haskins struggled to move the offense against the Carolina Panthers in the 34-9 loss on Friday. While the Steelers rested most of their starters, the Panthers played many of theirs, resulting in the lopsided score and plenty of […]