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Andrei Iosivas - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has served as the No. 2 wideout, while Tee Higgins (hamstring) has missed the first two games of the season. In the season opener, Iosivas saw six targets but was only able to catch three of them for […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoSam Darnold - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB1 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has looked quite sharp through the first two weeks of the regular season and should be viewed as a low-end QB1 in this weekend as he will face the Houston Texans. Darnold has thrown for at least two […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoD'Onta Foreman - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns running back D'Onta Foreman saw a significant increase in work in their Week 2 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars but should still be viewed as an RB3 this weekend. In the season opener, the 28-year-old logged just one snap and did not see […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJonnu Smith - Week 3 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith had a nice bounce-back effort in Week 2 as he caught six of his seven targets for 53 yards. This was a significant improvement based on the lone catch he had in his Miami debut the week before. […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoLogan Gilbert Strikes Out Nine In Thursday's Victory
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert tossed 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball while striking out nine batters en route to earning his eighth victory of the summer on Thursday against the New York Yankees. This was a nice bounce-back outing for the 27-year-old, as he carried a 4.50 ERA across his previous three outings. […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoVladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep Twice, Tallies Three Hits
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, and a stolen base in Thursday's victory over the Texas Rangers. The infielder launched two solo shots in the seventh and ninth innings. The 25-year-old has enjoyed an excellent bounce-back campaign after falling short over the past two seasons […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoAndres Gimenez Tallies Three Hits, Walks It Off On Thursday
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez went 3-for-5 with a double and two singles on Thursday afternoon. Gimenez tallied his lone RBI in walk-off fashion as he scored Jose Ramirez on a ground ball to right field. The 26-year-old has been productive in the batter's box this month, carrying a .263/.291/.382 line with two home […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoAnthony Santander Hits Walk-Off Home Run
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander went 1-for-3 with a two-run, walk-off shot and two walks on Thursday afternoon. Santander launched his 42nd long ball of the summer off San Francisco right-hander Ryan Walker to power the Orioles to a victory. Santander entered this game carrying a mere .100 AVG across his previous five games, so […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMatt Olson Launches Two Home Runs On Thursday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old has begun to heat up at the plate and is carrying an impressive .317/.432/.567 line with nine extra-base hits and a 13:9 BB:K ratio since the start of the month. Overall, […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMichael Harris II Goes Deep Twice On Thursday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and four RBI on Thursday afternoon to lead the Braves to a statement victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old hit his first long ball of the afternoon in the eighth inning and went deep again in the following frame. […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJuan 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoShohei 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. […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMike 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoBrevin 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTyjae 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoDeebo 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoGeorge 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTyler 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoKeenan 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoRussell 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTony 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoMark 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoDemarcus 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoKhalil 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoNFL 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoCeeDee 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoJake 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoTyjae 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. […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoYennier 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 […]
Andy Smith 2 months agoFrancisco 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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