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Is Chris Olave Out For the Season? Week 17 Fantasy Football Injury Update
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been on the injured reserve since suffering his second concussion of the season during Week 9 of the regular season. Olave has begun to practice but was not able to play this past Monday evening and only has two more opportunities to return to the field. […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco, Noah Gray
In this piece, we will look at three players from the Kansas City Chiefs offense, running backs Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco, and tight end Noah Gray, and analyze if they should be in our fantasy football starting lineups in Week 17. The Kansas Chiefs offense has struggled throughout most of the year, but the […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 17? Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, Isaiah Likely
During the fantasy football playoffs, we must carefully analyze each player on our team before setting our lineup. And with Week 17 being the fantasy championships for most leagues, each decision is more critical than ever. In this piece, we will look at three key pieces of the Baltimore Ravens offense including tight ends Mark […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Austin Ekeler Trending Toward Week 18 Return
According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post, Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) is trending the right way for a potential Week 18 return. The veteran running back has been sidelined since suffering a concussion during their Week 12 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. While he has been on the injured reserve, Brian […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Alvin Kamara's Week 17 Status Will Be Determined Later This Week
According to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) would like to return to the field this season, but his status for Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday will be determined later this week. Kamara sat out on Monday evening due to a groin injury he […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Aaron Rodgers Expects To Play In Week 17
According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) said that he "feels pretty good" and that he is "going to play" on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. The 41-year suffered what he deems an "MCL issue" during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy managers should […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Spencer Rattler Will Start Until Derek Carr Returns
According to Mike Triplett of New Orleans Football, head coach Darren Rizzi confirmed that rookie Spencer Rattler would be the team's starting quarterback if Derek Carr (hand) is unable to play this weekend. Carr has missed the previous two games due to a hand injury but has expressed that he wants to return to the […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
D.J. Humphries Ruled Out For Week 17
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out left tackle D.J. Humphries (hamstring) for Wednesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Humphries will now miss his third-straight contest due to a left hamstring strain. This week he was unable to practice and may face an uphill battle to return in Week […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Cairo Santos Not A Viable Streaming Option In Week 17
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos should not be viewed as a viable streaming option on Thursday evening when the Bears host the Seattle Seahawks. Last weekend, Santos went 1-for-1 on attempts and 2-for-2 on extra points during their loss to the Detroit Lions. Over the past four weeks, Santos has only attempted two or more […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Mason Rudolph Starting In Week 17
According to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team, the Tennessee Titans are expected to give Mason Rudolph his second-straight start on Sunday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Rudolph replaced Will Levis during their Week 15 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and got the starting nod last weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. Despite losing this past […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
George Pickens Off The Injury Report
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) is off the injury report and good-to-go for Wednesday's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The top wideout in the Steel City has been sidelined for the past three games with a hamstring injury. While he was sidelined, Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson saw an uptick in […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Ken Giles Drawing Interest From Several Teams
According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, right-handed relief pitcher Ken Giles is drawing interest from several clubs on a potential minor league contract. Giles spent last summer pitching at the Triple-A level in the Braves organization and held a 6.28 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 38 2/3 innings of work. He made his […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Seattle Showed Interest In Carlos Santana
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Seattle Mariners offered free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana a higher salary and a player option for 2026, but the veteran first baseman decided to sign with the Cleveland Guardians instead. The Mariners have been in the first base market all offseason and have been linked to other […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Kirby Yates Remains A Priority For Texas
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates remains a priority during free agency for the Texas Rangers. Yates operated as the top ninth-inning option in Texas last season and performed quite well, boasting a 1.17 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP. He tallied 33 saves across his 61 2/3 innings of […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Grae Kessinger Designated For Assignment
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the Houston Astros have designated third baseman Grae Kessinger for assignment. This was done in a corresponding move to add free agent first baseman Christian Walker to the active roster. Kessinger only appeared in 49 games at the major league level over the past two seasons and held […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Patrick Murphy Signs Minor-League Deal With Texas
The Texas Rangers have signed right right-handed pitcher Patrick Murphy to a minor-league deal that has an invite to spring training. The 29-year-old spent the entire 2024 campaign pitching overseas in Japan and held a 3.62 ERA across 59 2/3 innings of work. During the 2023 season, he only appeared in Triple-A and held a […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Adin Hill Sharp In Monday's Victory
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced en route to defeating the Anaheim Ducks on Monday evening. Hill's lone blemish came in the third period on a snap shot from Mason McTavish which tied the game at the time. Tomas Hertl was able to break the stalemate later […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Jiri Kulich Posts First Three-Point Outing Of The Season
Buffalo Sabres center Jiri Kulich posted his first three-point game of his season on Monday evening during their demanding 7-1 victory over the New York Islanders. Kulich would score the second goal of the game in the opening frame which would eventually serve as the game-winner. Kulich beat Ilya Sorokin on a wrist shot. In […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Jonas Johansson Stops 36 Shots In Victory
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson led the way against the defending Stanley Cup Champions on Monday evening. Johansson stopped all 36 shots he faced. The Lightning were heavily outshot in this contest but the No.2 netminder was able to lead them to a victory. The Lightning were able to strike three times in the […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Dylan Holloway Scores First Career Hat Trick
St. Louis Blues left wing Dylan Holloway scored his first career hat trick during their victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday evening. Holloway scored his first goal of the game on a slap shot in the opening frame which beat Detroit netminder Cam Talbot. In the second frame, Holloway would find the back […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Jack Hughes Scores Twice In Monday's Victory
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes scored twice and added a helper during their 5-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday afternoon. Hughes opened the scoring and tallied the eventual game-winner in the opening minutes. Hughes would score on a wrist shot which beat Jonathan Quick. In the second frame, Hughes would strike […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Sidney Crosby Ties Team Record With Four-Point Showing
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby led the way on Monday evening during their victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby tallied three helpers and a goal. These three assists tied him with Mario Lemieux's 1,033 total assists with the Penguins. Crosby tallied the primary assist on Bryan Rust's opening goal. Later in the first, Crosby would […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Will Marquez Valdes-Scantling Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Monday Night Football'
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) was unable to practice all week due to a chest injury and an illness. The 30-year-old wideout was listed as questionable for Monday's game on Saturday's final injury report. Will Valdes-Scantling play on Monday night? Let's dive into his injury and its impact on the fantasy football […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Will Chris Olave Play Tonight? Fantasy Football Injury Update For 'Monday Night Football'
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (concussion) has been on the injured list since suffering his second concussion of the season during Week 9. Olave was able to return to practice this week in a limited capacity and could have an opportunity to return to action during the final weeks of the season. Will […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Sean Manaea Returns To Mets On Three-Year Deal
Starting pitcher Sean Manaea signed a three-year contract worth $75 million to return to the New York Mets. Manaea spent the entirety of the 2024 campaign in Queens. Across 181 2/3 innings, the left-handed pitcher held a 3.47 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. During the second-half of the summer, he held a stellar 0.94 WHIP. […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Joc Pederson Agrees To Contract With Texas
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson and the Texas Rangers have agreed on a contract, pending a physical. Despite only playing in a strict platoon role in Arizona last summer, Pederson was very effective, posting a strong .275/.393/.515 slash line with 17 doubles, 23 home runs, 64 RBI, and four stolen […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Aliaksei Protas Scores Twice On Sunday
Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas scored twice to lead Washington to a victory on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings. Protas opened the scoring in the first period on a snap shot which beat Los Angeles netminder David Rittich. His linemates, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Conner McMichael tallied the assists. Protas would then put […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Clayton Keller Tallies Four Points On Sunday
Utah Hockey Club right wing Clayton Keller tallied two goals and two assists during their shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday evening. Keller opened the scoring with a deflection goal to give Utah an early lead. Later in the period, he would tally the secondary assist on Barrett Hayton's six goal of the […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Linus Ullmark Leaves Sunday's Game With Upper-Body Injury
According to the Ottawa Senators, goaltender Linus Ullmark (upper body) left Sunday's game early with an upper body injury and was replaced by Leevi Merilainen at the start of the second period. Before exiting, Ullmark stopped six of the seven shots he faced. His lone blemish came on a Viktor Arvidsson snap shot. Fantasy managers […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago
Zach Hyman Extends Goal Streak To Six Games
Edmonton Oilers right wing Zach Hyman scored in his sixth-straight game on Sunday evening during their victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Hyman would score his 13th goal of the campaign on the power-play in the second period. He beat goaltender Leevi Merilainen on a wrist shot with assists from Viktor Arvidsson and Leon Draisaitl. During […]
Andy Smith 2 months ago