Julio Jones An Easy Start In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is an easy, must-start option against the Broncos in Week 9. Denver ranks 19th in fantasy points allowed to wideouts and just surrendered a 9-67-1 line to Chargers' number-one receiver Keenan Allen. The Falcons could be without the services of Calvin Ridley (foot), which would mean a boost in […]

Todd Gurley II A Middling RB2 Against Broncos

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley II faces a Denver defense that ranks 18th against the run in 2020. At first glance, that would seem to bode well for Gurley II. However, the former Ram has averaged an unimpressive 3.8 yards per carry and has propped up his fantasy value with eight touchdowns. The Broncos […]

Matt Ryan A Low-End QB1 In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan faces a plus matchup in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos. Denver has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing signal-callers while Ryan checks in as the QB10. The veteran could be without Calvin Ridley (ankle), who is questionable, though he should have enough weapons at his disposal to put […]

Drew Brees, Michael Thomas Expected To Play

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (shoulder) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle, hamstring) are both expected to play on Sunday against the Buccaneers. Both players were limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, leading to some insinuation from head coach Sean Payton that they would be game-time calls. However, it seems that New Orleans […]

Darren Fells A Low-End Option For Week 9

Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells enjoyed two strong games in the absence of fellow tight end Jordan Akins (ankle, concussion) before putting up a dud in Week 7 before his team's bye. Akins is expected to return in Week 9 against the Jaguars, who have been very friendly to opposing tight ends. Akins held […]

Randall Cobb A Risky Starter Against Jacksonville

Houston Texans wide receiver Randall Cobb is coming off of a strong performance in Week 7 before his team's bye. Cobb got some measure of revenge against the Packers, his former employer, as he caught eight passes for 95 yards in a losing effort. Week 9 brings a matchup against a Jaguars Defense allowing the […]

Brandin Cooks A Solid WR2 For Week 9

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks will face the Jaguars Defense for the second time this season in Week 9. In their previous meeting this year, Cooks exploded for eight catches, 161 yards, and a touchdown, helping Houston to a blowout victory. Jacksonville ranks 28th against the pass and is allowing 8.5 yards per pass […]

Will Fuller V A Fringe WR1 Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller V has a juicy matchup in front of him against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. Fuller has exceeded 50 receiving yards in all but two games this year and has caught a touchdown in five straight contests as he prepares to face a Jaguars Defense that ranks 28th […]

David Johnson Gets Great Matchup In Week 9

Houston Texans running back David Johnson has posted middling rushing stats over his last two games. However, a matchup with the Jaguars could be just what Johnson needs to get back on track. The veteran back has already rushed for 96 yards- his best mark this season- against Jacksonville's underperforming defense and has seen at […]

Deshaun Watson An Elite Play Against Jaguars

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has been red-hot in his last several games. Watson has thrown for at least 300 yards and two scores in each of his last four games with a matchup against the Jaguars on tap for Week 9. Jacksonville has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing signal-callers and […]

Whitney Mercilus, Dylan Cole Placed On COVID-List

Houston Texans linebackers Whitney Mercilus and Dylan Cole have been placed on the COVID-19 list. The move comes after news that the Texans closed their facility due to a positive test from linebacker Jacob Martin, who is considered a close contact of both Mercilus and Cole. Mercilus has 14 tackles and three sacks in seven […]

Allen Lazard Nearing A Return

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard (core) is getting closer to a return, though the team is going to be smart with him. Lazard had surgery to repair a core injury on October 1 and is pushing the Green Bay training staff to play him on Thursday night against the 49ers. Lazard could potentially […]

Jordan Reed Limited On Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed (knee) was limited in Tuesday's practice. Reed's 21-day practice window was opened last week, meaning he's close to a return, though it would be nice to see him get in a full practice session. Reed would have an expanded role in the offense moving forward, as George Kittle […]

Titans Release Vic Beasley

The Tennessee Titans plan to release linebacker Vic Beasley on Wednesday after the free-agent signee underperformed and ruffled feathers in Nashville. Beasley signed a $9.5 million deal with the team, showed up 10 days late for training camp, and proceeded to register zero pressures or sacks in three contests as an edge rusher. Tennessee is […]

Buccaneers Defense Intercepts Two Passes

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense had a solid day in a 25-23 win over the New York Giants. The unit recorded three sacks and two interceptions against Daniel Jones and the Giants' offensive line. All things considered, it was a good performance by the Giants to limit what could have been an ugly game. Tampa […]

Ryan Succop Nails Four Field Goals

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop made all four field goals and one extra-point attempt in a 25-23 win over the New York Giants. Succop had plenty of chances in the red zone, as the Buccaneers offense got off to a sluggish start in this one. He would have had another attempt at an extra […]

Rob Gronkowski Finds The End Zone In Week 8

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski played a pivotal role for his team yet again in a Week 8 win over the Giants. Gronkowski caught four passes for 41 receiving yards and a touchdown, which gave Tampa Bay the lead. Gronkowski has now scored a touchdown in three straight games and has eclipsed 50 […]

Tyler Johnson Posts Just 35 Receiving Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson saw just two targets and caught both of them for 35 receiving yards in a 25-23 win over the Giants. Johnson had an opportunity in front of him with Chris Godwin (finger) out of the lineup, though he wasn't able to capitalize on it. The 22-year-old has gone […]

Scotty Miller Held To Three Catches In Win

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller caught three of six targets for 35 receiving yards in a victory over the Giants. The six targets were nice, but Miller and Brady weren't on the same page on a couple of throws down the field, limiting Miller's numbers. This is the second time that the 23-year-old […]

Mike Evans Hauls In Late Touchdown Grab

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans hauled in five of seven targets for 55 receiving yards and a touchdown against the Giants. It was a quiet start, but Evans came up big late in the game for the Buccaneers, beating James Bradberry in the end zone for a diving grab. The star wideout has […]

Leonard Fournette Turns 18 Touches Into 71 Scrimmage Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette saw a team-high 18 touches and picked up 71 scrimmage yards en route to a 25-23 victory over the Giants. Fournette saw increased playing time after fellow back Ronald Jones II had a bad fumble, as the former played 51 of 69 total snaps. The former Jaguar didn't […]

Ronald Jones II Fumbles, Held To 46 Scrimmage Yards

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II carried the ball seven times for 23 rushing yards and caught four passes for 23 receiving yards in a 25-23 win over the Giants. Jones II had a bad fumble inside his team's 20-yard line, which set up the Giants for a touchdown. This seemed to earn […]

Tom Brady Throws For Two Scores In Win

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 28 of 40 passes for 279 yards and two touchdowns in a 25-23 win over the Giants. Brady started slow but rebounded with two second-half touchdown passes to lead his team to victory. It wasn't always pretty, as the Giants Defense pressured him at times and forced him […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Leaves Game With Injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) limped off to the locker room after suffering what looked like an ankle injury. Garoppolo seemed out of sorts in this one, only throwing for 84 yards and an interception before the injury. Backup signal-caller Nick Mullens will take over the offense in the meantime. Garoppolo is questionable […]

Tevin Coleman Out For Remainder Of Game

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Seahawks. Coleman had three carries for 20 rushing yards before likely aggravating the knee injury he suffered in Week 2. It's probably not a good sign for his Week 9 status that he was ruled […]

Tevin Coleman Questionable To Return

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) is questionable to return after limping off to the sideline. Coleman was initially expected to return in Week 9 from his knee sprain, so it's possible he did too much in his first game back and aggravated the injury. JaMycal Hasty will operate as the lead back […]

Tevin Coleman Activated Off IR

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (knee) has been activated off the IR and will be available for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. Coleman last played in Week 2 against the Jets, where he suffered a knee sprain that kept him out until now. It's anyone's guess as to who leads this backfield after […]

A.J. Green A WR3 With Upside Against Titans

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green will face the Titans in Week 8 fresh off two of his best games of the season. Green has at least 80 receiving yards in two straight games and has seen 24 targets over the last couple of weeks. That's elite-level volume that he may not be able to […]

Latavius Murray An RB3 Against Bears

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray gets a seemingly tough matchup against the Bears in Week 8. Chicago has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points to running backs but ranks 23rd in the NFL against the run. Murray has seen at least 10 touches in all but one game this season and could see some […]

Joe Burrow A Solid QB1 In Week 8

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gets a middle-of-the-pack matchup against the Titans in Week 8. Burrow is coming off the best game of his young career, with 406 passing yards, three touchdowns, and one interception against Cleveland. Tennessee ranks 18th in fantasy points allowed to enemy passers, though they've allowed at least 250 passing yards […]