Diontae Johnson Explodes For 92 Yards, TD

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson had a big afternoon in a 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Johnson caught eight of his 13 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown in the win. This marks the second straight week where fantasy gamers saw Johnson lead Pittsburgh in targets as he has […]

Derrick Henry Held In Check Against Jaguars

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry ran for 84 yards on 25 rush attempts during Sunday's 33-30 win against the Jaguars. He was also targeted twice in the passing game but recorded zero receptions. Combining Sunday's final statistics with Henry's Week 1 performance (3.7 YPC), the star running back is off to an inefficient start […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Musters Only 23 Yards

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. caught only four passes for 23 yards in the Lions disappointing 42-21 loss to the Packers in Week 2. Jones Jr. has been tasked with stepping up his play with star receiver Kenny Golladay sidelined but has failed to elevate his game through two weeks. The Packers offense […]

Giants Defense Records Four Sacks, Two Picks

The New York Giants Defense looked like it was in for a long afternoon after giving up 17 points in the first half at Chicago. The unit found it's footing however and allowed nothing in the second half and were able to pick up four sacks and two interceptions to give the team a chance […]

Adrian Peterson Held To 41 Rushing Yards

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball seven times for 41 yards in the team's 42-21 loss to the Packers in Week 2. The future Hall of Famer ripped off a 25-yard run early in the game but the running game was erased after the Packers built a multiple-score lead in the second […]

Tony Pollard Gets Three Touches In Week 2

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard only got three touches in Week 2. It was one touch less than the four he received in Week 1. Pollard continues to work as Ezekiel Elliott's direct backup and has league-winning upside if anything happens to Elliott, but has very little if any stand-alone fantasy value. He should […]

Benny Snell Jr. Returns To Backup Role In Week 2

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. returned to a backup role behind James Conner in a 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Snell carried the ball just three times for five yards, lost a fumble, and lost four yards on his lone reception. It was a rough outing for the second-year […]

Deivi Garcia Allows Six Runs On Sunday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Deivi Garcia struggled on Sunday, allowing six runs over only three innings against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Garcia left a handful of pitches over the heart of the plate, and the Red Sox jumped on him for 10 hard-hit balls as a result. Sunday’s performance brough Garcia’s ERA […]

Khamzat Chimaev Dominates On Saturday

Khamzat Chimaev performed as advertised, earning a first-round knockout in just 17 seconds. Lining up his shot, Chimaev fired a right cross down the middle, instantly knocking out and dropping Gerald Meerschaert. Chimaev has shown his superior ground game and has now displayed his dynamic striking game that he showed in Brave CF before coming […]

D'Andre Swift Gets Involved In The Passing Game

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift mustered only 12 rushing yards but caught a team-high five passes for 60 yards in the Lions loss to the Packers in Week 2. One week after dropping a game-winning touchdown against the Bears, the rookie secured all five of his targets. The Lions Defense was no match for […]

Josh Allen Tosses Four Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looked unstoppable versus the Miami Dolphins in Week 2. He played well during the season opener last week, but topped that performance here. Allen completed 24 of 35 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns in the victory over Miami. He also ran it four times for 18 yards on […]

Cooper Kupp Solid In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp didn't quite get into the end zone in Week 2, but he still finished with a solid stat line. He caught five of his six targets for 81 yards. Kupp is showing off consistency to start the season, but you're hoping that brighter days are ahead for the […]

T.J. Hockenson Leads Lions With 62 Receiving Yards

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for a team-high 62 yards in the Lions 42-21 loss to the Packers. For the second week in a row, Hockenson presented a stable presence in the middle of the field that quarterback Matthew Stafford can target consistently. The Lions offense presented a solid effort in […]

Drew Lock Out Two-To-Six Weeks With Sprained AC Joint

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) will miss two-to-six weeks with a sprained AC joint. Lock took a big hit from behind and was forced to leave Sunday's game early. The second-year pro was seen in a sling after the game and he spoke about how it felt "funny" to throw the ball after the […]

Younghoe Koo Hits Four Field Goals In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo went 4-4 in field-goal attempts and 3-3 in extra-point attempts in the Week 2 loss to Dallas. Koo found himself busy with the high-octane Atlanta offense going up and down the field with ease. He notably connected on two field-goal attempts from over 40 yards. With a role on an […]

Ryan Spann Suffers Defeat In First Round

Ryan Spann (18-6) came to battle Saturday night but was unable to get the victory. Johnny Walker survived an early attack by Spann, knocking Spann out in the first round. Previously on an eight-fight winning streak, this is Spann's first knockout loss since the Contender Series in 2017. Superman wobbled Walker with a big left […]

Matthew Stafford Slings Two Touchdowns In Loss

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 20-of-33 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Lions 42-21 loss to the Packers. Green Bay's offense was simply too much as the Lions were playing from two-scores behind for most of the second half. Stafford was able to lead the offense on some solid […]

James Conner Tops 100 Yards, Finds End Zone

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner had a nice game in a 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Conner carried the ball 16 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and added two catches for 15 yards in the win. It was a solid, albeit somewhat unexpected, outing for Conner, who left […]

Ezekiel Elliott Scores Again In Week 2 Comeback

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott scored a touchdown in Sunday's incredible comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Elliott ran the ball 22 times for 89 yards and a score, adding six catches for 33 more yards. Quarterback Dak Prescott ended up scoring three of his own rushing touchdowns, so this could have been an […]

Hayden Hurst Gets 72 Yards In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst played a huge role in Week 2, getting five receptions for 72 yards and a score on eight targets. This was the type of role that was envisioned for Hurst when he was traded to Atlanta this offseason. The tight end played a large role in Week 2 and […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Delivers 64 Yards

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught three passes for 64 yards in the Packers 42-21 win over the Lions. With star receiver Davante Adams exiting early with a hamstring injury, Valdes-Scantling made some plays and saw seven targets in the game. With the extent of Adams injury currently unknown, Valdes-Scantling could be the […]

Evan Engram Leads Giants In Receiving

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught six passes for 65 yards in a loss to the Bears on Sunday. Engram led the Giants in receiving yards and his eight targets were also a team-high. Quarterback Daniel Jones struggled in this game but it was good to see Engram still produce a quality game […]

Aaron Rodgers Tosses Two Touchdowns In Win

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 18-of-30 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns in the Packers convincing 42-21 win over the Lions. Rodgers has the Packers offense humming out of the gate but Week 2 belonged to running back Aaron Jones, who posted 232 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns. Rodgers, for his part, […]

Russell Gage Shines In Week 2

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage shined once again in Week 2, getting six receptions for 46 yards and a score on nine targets. One week after getting his first career 100-yard game, Gage was back at it again, playing a huge role for Matt Ryan and the Atlanta offense. Though he is the WR3 […]

Johnny Walker Looks Impressive In Saturday's Main Card

Johnny Walker (18-5) relocated to SGB Ireland to be under the tutelage of coach John Kavanah, and it looks like the changes to his game paid off. Walker scored a first-round knockout over a very tough and physical Ryan Spann. The No. 11-ranked Walker was wobbled by No. 12 Spann's big left hand. Returning to […]

Aaron Jones Enjoys Monster Day Against Lions

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones carried the ball 18 times for 168 yards, added 68 receiving yards and scored three touchdowns in the Packers 42-21 win over the Lions. It was Jones' day as he gashed the Lions in every which way throughout the game. Jones caught a seven-yard pass from quarterback Aaron […]

Dak Prescott Throws For 450 And Scores Three Times

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led an amazing comeback in Week 2, beating the Atlanta Falcons 40-39. Prescott completed 34 of his 47 pass attempts for 450 yards and one touchdown. He added five carries for 18 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. It was an incredible performance for Prescott, who saw his team […]

Tyler Higbee Explodes In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee had a monster performance in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He caught all five of his targets for 54 yards and three touchdowns en route to a 37-19 victory. This was the Higbee you were hoping for when you invested a pick to make him a top-10 […]

Justin Jefferson Leads Vikings With 44 Receiving Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson caught three passes for 44 yards in the Vikings Week 2 loss to the Colts 28-11. In a game where the Vikings offense could get nothing going, it was nice to see the first-round pick make some plays. He posted a nice reception for 22 yards as he increased […]

Calvin Ridley Has Second Consecutive Game With 100 Yards

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley put up another 100-yard performance in the Week 2 loss to Dallas, pacing the team with seven receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets. Ridley has truly emerged as a stellar wideout and has become Matt Ryan's most trusted target alongside Julio Jones. With such a […]