Melvin Gordon III Losing His Handle On Lead-Back Duties?

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III salvaged his fantasy stat line in Week 8 against the Chargers by catching six passes for 21 yards with the team in comeback mode in the second half. Gordon played 36 snaps to Phillip Lindsay's 29, but for the second straight week, Lindsay was the more efficient ball-carrier. […]

Drew Lock Looks To Keep Things Rolling Against Atlanta

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is coming off his best performance of the season in a 21-point comeback win over the division-rival Chargers. He went 26-for-41 for 248 yards, three touchdowns and one interception for a QB rating of 94.4. Lock has thrown at least one pick in each of the last three games, but […]

Lions Sign Mohamed Sanu

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to their practice squad on Friday. Sanu played in three games with the 49ers before being cut this year, catching his only target for nine yards. A third-round pick of the Bengals in 2012, the veteran receiver was traded from the Falcons to the Patriots at midseason […]

Red Sox Bring Back Alex Cora As Manager

The Boston Red Sox rehired former manager Alex Cora on Friday, according to a source. Cora helped lead the team to a World Series title in 2018 but mutually agreed to part ways before the 2020 season due to his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He was suspended for one season for his role […]

Mitch Morse, Matt Milano Out Against Seahawks

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (concussion) and linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) will both be out for Week 9 against the Seahawks, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) were also ruled out. Morse has done some light aerobic exercise this week, but he hasn't progressed enough […]

Chris Jones Returns To Chiefs Defense Friday

Kansas City Chiefs standout defensive tackle Chris Jones, who was placed on the COVID-19 list on Thursday because of close contact with a staff member that tested positive for the virus, is back in the facility on Friday and is set to practice, according to a source. It's a sign that Jones has been cleared […]

Jaquiski Tartt Believed To Have Turf Toe

San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt (toe), who was ruled out on Thursday night with a foot injury, is believed to have suffered turf toe based on his initial diagnosis, according to a source. Tartt will have tests on Friday to confirm the injury. As if the 49ers needed anymore injuries. The 49ers Defense was […]

Mitchell Trubisky Doesn't Need Surgery

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder), who visited Dr. ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation on his right shoulder injury, will not require surgery. Trubisky will continue his rehab in Chicago and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. He hurt his throwing shoulder on the one play he came in for […]

Derrick Henry Figures To Have Heavy Workload Again Sunday

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has rumbled for eight touchdowns in his last five games. The workhorse back should again see a heavy workload in what figures to be a low scoring affair Sunday against the Bears. Chicago is allowing only 20.8 points per game this season. Based on volume alone, Henry will remain […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Face Tough Test Against Bears

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has seen his production drop off over the past couple of games, and it won't get any easier for the quarterback Sunday, as the Titans face a strong Bears Defense. He may also be without his top wideout again as A.J. Brown has been dealing with a knee injury that […]

Lies, Damned Lies, and Fantasy Statistics - Red Zone Targets (TE)

When you need a high-upside streamer at tight end, the decision doesn't always come down to target share or projected yardage. You're looking for a big play, preferably a touchdown to make your fantasy day. The prudent move is to find a player that is a relatively big part of the team's offense near the […]

Tyreek Hill Looks To Keep His Touchdown Streak Alive

Coming off of a two-touchdown performance in Week 8, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will look to extend his touchdown streak to three games in a Week 9 battle against the Carolina Panthers. The numbers favor Hill having another strong performance on Sunday because the Panthers Defense is allowing just under 150 yards […]

Le'Veon Bell Has A Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell disappointed in Week 8, but has a nice opportunity in a favorable matchup versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. The Panthers Defense is allowing 107 yards per game to opposing runners and is also giving up 51 yards a game in passing to them. Both of these benefit […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Has Favorable Week 9 Matchup

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will look to bounce back in Week 9 after a disappointing Week 8 performance. The good news for CEH managers is that the Panthers have allowed 100 or more rushing yards in six of their eight games and are giving up an average of just under 107 […]

Patrick Mahomes Remains A QB1 In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is coming off of his second game with five touchdowns this season and will look to continue his strong season against the Carolina Panthers in a Week 9 matchup. The Panthers Defense has respectively held Tom Brady to 217 passing yards and Kyler Murray to 133 earlier this season, […]

Travis Kelce Remains A TE1 In Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will look to build off of a strong performance in Week 8 versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 9. Kelce snagged eight balls for 109 yards and a touchdown last week. Kelce remains the top option with wide receiver Tyreek Hill in an explosive Chiefs offense. The Panthers […]

Cardinals Defense Is A Low-End Starting Option

The Cardinals Defense could be in position for a solid performance in Week 9. Coming off a bye, the team faces the Miami Dolphins in what will be the second career start for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. In Tagovailoa's first start, the offense managed just 145 total yards. Granted, the Dolphins offense wasn't on the field […]

Larry Fitzgerald Is A Flex Option In PPR Leagues

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has had an underwhelming year so far, but he's coming off by far his best game of the year. In Week 7 against the Seattle Seahawks, Fitzgerald caught all eight of his targets for 62 yards. Prior to the game, he'd only topped 40 receiving yards once on the […]

Christian Kirk Is A High-End WR3 In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk has come on strong as of late. He has four touchdowns over his past two games and he has topped 75 receiving yards in two of his past three. He's clearly established himself as the team's second-best playmaker at wide receiver behind DeAndre Hopkins. In Week 9, the Cardinals […]

DeAndre Hopkins Should Dominate Targets In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has earned at least seven targets in each game this year. He has 57 receptions for 704 yards and three touchdowns over seven games on the season. This week, Hopkins and the Cardinals face the Miami Dolphins, who have been amongst the middle of the pack in pass defense […]

Kenyan Drake Is A Flex Option If He Is Active In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (ankle) suffered what looked like a significant ankle injury in Week 7, but there's a chance that he's able to suit up this week without missing any time. He is currently listed as questionable for the team's Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins, though he's yet to practice […]

Chase Edmonds Could Flourish In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds could be in position for his biggest game of the year so far in Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. The team's No. 1 back Kenyan Drake (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in Week 7, prior to the team's Week 8 bye. Drake is currently questionable for Week 9, […]

Start Kyler Murray With Confidence In Week 9

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray faces a potentially tough matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9. The Dolphins are allowing just 18.6 points per game, which is first in the league. Murray and the Cardinals are coming off of a bye and the team is fully healthy at receiver. Murray has thrown for over […]

49ers Defense Torched On Thursday Night

The 49ers Defense wasn't able to keep Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in check on Thursday night. The Packers put up 405 yards from scrimmage and 34 points in the game. Rodgers threw four touchdowns and zero interceptions and he was only sacked once. The 49ers Defense has had a solid fantasy season […]

Jordan Reed Catches Just One Pass In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jordan Reed was quiet in his return to action in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Reed caught just one of his two targets for three yards in the game. Reed spent over a month on Injured Reserve with a knee injury before being activated prior to this week's […]

Trent Taylor Has Just One Catch In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor had a disappointing showing against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. Taylor caught just one of his four targets for nine yards in the game. Richie James was the 49ers receiver who stepped up big this week, catching nine of his 13 targets for 184 yards and […]

Ross Dwelley Goes For 52 Yards In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley caught all three of his targets for 52 yards in Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers. Most of his yards came on a 36-yard reception that is now the longest reception of his three-year NFL career. Dwelley out-targeted fellow tight end Jordan Reed in the game as […]

Richie James Jr. Explodes For 184 Yards On Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Richie James Jr. was the offensive highlight for the team in their 34-17 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night. James caught nine of his 13 targets for 184 yards and a touchdown. It was the first game in which James was active this year, and he certainly […]

Nick Mullens Throws For 291 Yards On Thursday Night

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens had a rough game on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers, but a strong fourth quarter helped salvage his fantasy line. Mullens completed 22 of 35 passes for 291 yards, a touchdown and an interception. He also lost a fumble in the game. Mullens will be the 49ers […]

Jerick McKinnon Leads 49ers Backfield In Week 9

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon saw his biggest workload of the past five weeks on Thursday night against the Green Bay Packers. McKinnon carried the ball 12 times for 52 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for 16 yards on four targets. McKinnon had a total of 13 carries over his […]