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Juan Soto To Undergo X-Rays, Considers Himself Day-To-Day
New York Yankees All-Star outfielder Juan Soto (knee) is set to undergo X-rays on his left knee, but manager Aaron Boone emphasized that the star outfielder should be fine, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Soto further noted that he will see how he feels on Friday before returning to the […]
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Shohei Ohtani Establishes 50/50 Club
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 6-for-6 with three home runs, 10 RBI, and two stolen bases en route to becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and swipe 50 bags in a single season. This game was the culmination of the remarkable season the 30-year-old has had. […]
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Mike Gesicki Limited On Thursday
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status before his matchup against the Commanders on Monday evening. However, seeing him at practice is a promising sign that the injury is not severe. Last […]
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Brevin Jordan Suffers Torn ACL
Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan (knee) suffered a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. The 24-year-old will now set his sights on a long recovery process to prepare him for the 2025 season. The former fifth-round selection set a career-high in yards last […]
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Tyjae Spears Logs Limited Practice On Thursday
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) returned to practice in a limited capacity on Thursday. The 23-year-old was held out of Wednesday's practice, so this is a promising sign he could suit up for Sunday's match against the Green Bay Packers. Spears reportedly suffered an ankle injury during Week 2's loss to the New […]
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Deebo Samuel Sr. Remains Sidelined During Thursday's Practice
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) was not seen at Thursday's practice, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The wideout also did not practice on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is expected to miss some time due to a calf injury but has not been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the […]
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George Kittle Does Not Practice On Thursday
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The 30-year-old was not on Wednesday's injury report and will now approach the weekend with uncertain status. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Friday's injury report, as it should provide more clarity on Kittle's […]
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Tyler Allgeier Practices In Full On Thursday
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (hip) logged a full practice on Thursday and is on track to play in Week 3 when the Falcons play host to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. Allgeier participated in Wednesday's practice in a limited fashion but has returned to a regular workload on Thursday. Fantasy managers […]
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Keenan Allen Does Not Practice On Thursday
Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (heel) did not practice on Thursday, according to Josh Schrock of NBC Chicago. The veteran wideout was also held out of practice on Wednesday and could potentially miss Sunday's game. The 32-year-old was battling a heel injury before the start of the season but was able to suit up […]
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Russell Wilson Remains Limited At Practice On Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (calf) remained a limited participant in Thursday's practice, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS. Jones further noted that Justin Fields remains in line to start on Sunday when the Steelers face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3. Wilson was initially named the team's starting QB back in training camp […]
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Tony Pollard - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard has emerged as the lead runner in that backfield and should be started in all standard formats as an RB2. The 27-year-old has logged double the amount of snaps than the No.2 runner, Tyjae Spears throughout the first […]
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Mark Andrews - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE1 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a nice bounce-back performance in Week 2 after being outperformed by TE 2, Isaiah Likely, in Week 1. In the season opener, Andrews logged the same number of snaps as Likely but caught just two passes, while the latter […]
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Demarcus Robinson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is expected to serve as the lead pass-catcher in a depleted wide receiver room this weekend and should be viewed as a WR3 in all formats. Both Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle) will not suit […]
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Khalil Shakir - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir led the team in receptions, yards, and targets in their blowout victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 2 and should be viewed as a solid WR3 this weekend. On the season, Shakir has seen the most targets […]
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NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 3 Value Picks Include Sam Darnold, Tony Pollard, and Tank Dell
Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books and now we shift our focus onto Week 3 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]
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CeeDee Lamb Does Not Practice On Wednesday, Not Viewed As Serious
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday, according to Patrik Walker. However, this injury is not viewed as a serious concern and the star wideout is on track to start in their Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the Dallas practice report in […]
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Jake Ferguson Returns To Practice In Limited Capacity On Wednesday
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (knee) was seen at practice today and participated in a limited capacity. This is a great sign for the 25-year-old who missed last week's game due to an MCL sprain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Ferguson's status heading into the weekend, but this is a promising sign that […]
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Tyjae Spears Does Not Practice On Wednesday
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) was not seen at practice on Wednesday, according to Turron Davenport of ESPN Radio. The 23-year-old suffered an ankle injury during Week 2 and was forced to exit the game early. Earlier this week, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the injury did not seem serious. […]
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Yennier Cano Recovering From Forearm Tightness
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Yennier Cano (forearm) battled right forearm tightness but was available to pitch last night. The 30-year-old has not pitched since September 11, and this minor injury could have been the primary reason. However, fantasy managers should expect the elite reliever to make his next appearance sometime this week. The right-hander has […]
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Francisco Lindor Out On Wednesday, Remains Day-To-Day
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (back) remains out of the starting nine for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo noted that manager Carlos Mendoza expressed that the starting infielder remains "day-to-day." The 30-year-old has been battling a lingering back injury that has kept him out of the […]
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Clayton Kershaw Seen Throwing Off The Mound
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) was seen throwing off a mound on Wednesday, according to David Vassegh of SportsNet LA. The 36-year-old has been sidelined since late August due to a bone spur in his toe and is already starting to make significant progress in his recovery. The team has expressed that […]
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Brandon Williamson Set To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson (elbow) suffered a full UCL tear and will need Tommy John surgery, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Williamson has battled injuries all summer and just made his 2024 debut earlier in September. Through this small stint, the 26-year-old held a 3.77 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP across 14 […]
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Lance Lynn Hits 15-Day IL, Done For The Season
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn (knee) was placed on the 15-day IL earlier on Wednesday due to right knee inflation and will be sidelined for the remainder of the 2024 season. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals promoted their No.10 ranked prospect, Michael McGreevy, from Triple-A Memphis. Through his first season in St. […]
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Colin Rea Could Be Shifting To Bullpen Role
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea was deployed in a long-relief role on Monday and could be shifting to a permanent role in the bullpen, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In addition, McCalvy noted that Rea does not appear among the probable starting pitchers in their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Since the start […]
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Jorge Lopez Activated From Injured List
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (groin) was activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since the beginning of September and should return to a high-leverage role in the Cubs bullpen. Before the injury, Lopez carried a strong 2.42 ERA and 1.21 […]
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Craig Kimbrel Designated For Assignment
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been designated for assignment, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Kimbrel has carried a rough 13.94 ERA, 2.23 WHIP, and a 9:12 BB:K ratio since August 11 and has taken two losses during this period. In addition, he has not recorded a save since July 7 after tallying […]
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Michael McGreevy Set To Join Major-League Roster
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Michael McGreevy is set to join the major league roster this afternoon, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. McGreevy got a brief taste of the major leagues earlier this summer as he allowed just one run across seven innings. At Triple-A this season, the No.10 ranked prospect in […]
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Christian Scott To Undergo Hybrid Elbow Procedure
New York Mets rookie starting pitcher Christian Scott (elbow) is set to undergo a hybrid operation that combines a traditional Tommy John ligament replacement with an internal-brace procedure, according to Nate Heisler of the MLBAPA. The 25-year-old was placed on the 15-day IL back in July due to a UCL sprain and was not ruled […]
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Braleon Allen - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/Low-end flex ANALYSIS: New York Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen enjoyed a breakout game last weekend as he ran the ball seven times for 33 yards and a score. He added two catches for 23 yards and another score through the air. This was a […]
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Garrett Wilson - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR1 ANALYSIS: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson should be viewed as a solid WR1 heading into his Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. Through his first two games with Aaron Rodgers, the Ohio State Buckeye has seen 45.7% of the team’s air yards […]
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