4 days agoAtlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney delivered a standout performance in the Falcons' win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Mooney recorded 88 receiving yards on three catches, including a 41-yard touchdown strike from quarterback
Kirk Cousins. He shared the team lead in targets with
Drake London and led the team in receiving yards. Mooney added receptions of 21 and 26 yards on consecutive plays during Atlanta's game-winning drive in the fourth quarter, setting up the decisive touchdown by London. After a disappointing season with the Chicago Bears, where he managed just 414 receiving yards and one touchdown, Mooney is making significant strides with his new team and quarterback. His growing chemistry with Cousins suggests a promising future, and he enters Week 3's matchup against the Chiefs with solid momentum. He is a viable flex option in deeper leagues moving forward.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
4
days
agoAtlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Drake
London
delivered
a
standout
performance
in
the
team's
narrow
victory
over
the
Philadelphia
Eagles.
London
finished
the
game
with
54
yards
on
six
receptions,
including
the
crucial
game-winning
touchdown
in
the
fourth
quarter.
Before
the
Falcons'
decisive
drive,
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4 days agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson had an impressive performance in the Falcons' narrow win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Robinson was a key contributor, carrying the ball 14 times for 97 yards, averaging an impressive 6.9 yards per carry. He also added 25 yards on four receptions. In the first half, Robinson was particularly effective, rushing for 72 yards on 10 carries against the formidable Eagles front seven. He was then slowed down more by the Eagles defense in the second half. Robinson has seen a big workload so far in 2024, even as backfield mate
Tyler Allgeier saw only five fewer carries Monday. Robinson is set to play a significant role in the Week 3 Sunday night game against the defending champion Chiefs.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
4 days agoAtlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins led a thrilling comeback to secure a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Cousins completed 20 of 29 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns. While the offense struggled in the first half, Cousins found his rhythm in the third quarter, connecting with receiver
Darnell Mooney for a 41-yard touchdown to give the Falcons a 15-10 lead. Although the Eagles briefly retook the lead with a
Jalen Hurts touchdown and a late field goal, Cousins orchestrated a decisive drive in the final 1:39. Starting from their own 30-yard line, Cousins completed 4 of 5 passes, culminating in a 7-yard touchdown pass to
Drake London to tie the game. Cousins will look to build on this performance when the Falcons face the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. With his current form, Cousins remains a matchup-dependent fringe QB1.
--Martin Grisko - RotoBallerSource: Martin Grisko
4 days agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington looked to be settled in as the fifth or sixth option to start the season. Now, Whittington might find himself with an every week role. The Rams are expected to be without both
Puka Nacua (knee) and
Cooper Kupp (ankle) for multiple games. That being said,
Demarcus Robinson,
Tyler Johnson, and
Tutu Atwell figure to be the starters heading into Week 3. Whittington figures to be the primary backup receiver and should see some action as well. He hauled in both his targets for 22 yards in the Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The sixth-round rookie isn't a must-start option, but could be worth holding in deep leagues or dynasty formats with the Rams shorthanded.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver
Tutu Atwell entered the season as depth, but now could be a starter heading into Week 3. The Rams are without
Puka Nacua (knee) and fellow wideout
Cooper Kupp (ankle) is expected to miss an extended period of time. That being said,
Demarcus Robinson,
Tyler Johnson, and Atwell figure to be the starting wideouts against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3. On Sunday, Atwell hauled in three of his four targets for 48 yards in the loss. He doesn't have great fantasy value but could be a deep league option for fantasy managers in desperate need of help at wide receiver.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
4 days agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Carson Steele is expected to have an increased role in the offense going forward. This news comes after fellow back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) suffered a significant injury during the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs are expected to be without Pacheco for at least a month or two. Head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that Steele needs to step it up in the absence of Pacheco. The rookie back rushed seven times for 24 yards in Week 2. The Chiefs have faith in the long term potential of the 21-year-old back. However, Steele is unlikely to be the only back in the mix as
Samaje Perine and
Clyde Edwards-Helaire should also be in the mix. It's also worth noting that the Chiefs are reportedly interested in free-agent back
Kareem Hunt. Despite that, Steele remains a top waiver wire addition for RB-needy fantasy managers.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Charles Goodman
4 days agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall (chest) appears to be making progress in his recovery process. The rookie wideout is only a few weeks removed from being shot during a robbery attempt. Despite that, Pearsall has started training again as he prepares to get back on the football field. This is great news as Pearsall could be back on the field as early as Week 5. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has stated that Pearsall remains week-to-week. The expectation is that Pearsall could be immediately utilized once he's cleared to play football again. The 49ers are going to be without wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. (calf) for at least a couple of weeks. His absence means an increased usage for
Brandon Aiyuk,
Jauan Jennings, and probably tight end
George Kittle. Pearsall should be in the mix as well, but remains out until at least Week 5.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Bleacher Report
4
days
agoPhiladelphia
Eagles
wide
receiver
A.J.
Brown
(hamstring)
told
ESPN's
Lisa
Salters
that
he
expects
to
miss
a
couple
of
weeks
due
to
the
hamstring
injury
that
he
suffered
in
practice
last
Friday.
Brown
was
ruled
out
of
the
Monday
night
contest
against
the
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4 days agoKansas City Chiefs running back
Isiah Pacheco (leg) will undergo surgery in the middle of this week on the fractured fibula that he suffered in the Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and he's expected to miss at least six weeks, according to sources. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that a six- to eight-week timetable is probably a best-case scenario, so the Chiefs will eventually place him on Injured Reserve, which will put him out for at least four games. If doctors find more ligament/tendon damage in Pacheco's leg when they open him up, it could be a longer road back for one of the best young RBs in the NFL. Fantasy managers obviously will want to stash Pacheco everywhere, while rookie
Carson Steele immediately becomes one of the top waiver-wire targets this week.
Samaje Perine should have an elevated role in KC's backfield as well and is worth a look in deep PPR formats with Pacheco injured.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
4 days agoNew England Patriots standout linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley's (pectoral) injury is worse than publicly known, and sources are saying that he's out for the rest of the season with a torn pectoral muscle. It's a big blow for an underrated Patriots defense, as Bentley recorded 100-plus tackles in each of the last three seasons for the team with 8.5 sacks as well. He initially left the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday with what they were calling a left-shoulder injury. The injury comes early in 2024 after Bentley signed a new two-year contract extension. The Patriots defense/special teams unit is still worth a look as a streaming option this Thursday night against the division-rival New York Jets, but Bentley can obviously be dropped now in any single-year IDP formats with him out the rest of the 2024 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
4 days agoMiami Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead (shoulder) is considered "day-to-day" after picking up a shoulder injury in last Thursday night's blowout loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. It sounds like Armstead could have a chance to play in Week 3 in Seattle against the Seahawks, especially with the team having more time to rest on a long week. The Dolphins could really use some good news on offense after quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa suffered another scary concussion on Thursday. With no timeline for when Tagovailoa can even think about playing football again, backup
Skylar Thompson would certainly benefit from Armstead protecting his blind side in his first start in Week 3 in a hostile environment. If Armstead can't get cleared to play this weekend, Kendall Lamm and Patrick Paul would be the options to replace him.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques
4 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea (knee) suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in the Week 2 win over the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Todd Bowles, and he's considered day-to-day. While Vea has a chance to play in a Week 3 meeting with the Denver Broncos at home, it's not guaranteed. We'll have a better idea of the 29-year-old defensive tackle's status for this weekend once the team starts practicing on Wednesday. If Vea were to be unable to play this Sunday, it would be an upgrade for a Broncos offensive line that hasn't been able to get anything going in the run game through two weeks. Vea was a Pro Bowler for the first time in 2021 with Tampa, and although he's not really a force in IDP fantasy formats, he's one of the best run-stopping defensive tackles in the league, so him missing any time would make the Bucs more vulnerable against the rush.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
4 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver
Johnny Wilson (hamstring), who was listed as questionable on the team's final Week 2 injury report, is officially active for Monday night's contest against the visiting Atlanta Falcons. In his NFL debut in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers in Brazil, Wilson played only 10 offensive snaps and couldn't haul his only target in the game. The 23-year-old sixth-rounder from Florida State could have a bigger role with
A.J. Brown (hamstring) inactive, but it's still unlikely to be big enough for him to make an impact for fantasy managers.
DeVonta Smith and tight end
Dallas Goedert could be leaned on more by quarterback Jalen Hurt on Monday night, with
Jahan Dotson also hoping to have a bigger role in the passing attack after not catching his only target in his Eagles debut last week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Philadelphia Eagles
4 days agoIndianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner (ankle), who has been one of the league's most durable players, suffered an ankle sprain in the Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers that is expected to make him a long shot to suit up in Week 3 versus the Chicago Bears, according to sources. X-rays were negative on Buckner, and he's set to undergo an MRI exam. The belief is that the sprain isn't severe, but fantasy managers with Buckner in IDP formats shouldn't count on having him for at least this week. The 30-year-old pass-rusher had to be carted to the locker room at Lambeau Field on Sunday and could end up missing more than just one game. Indy's pass rush will be at less than full strength for however long the three-time Pro Bowler is sidelined. Buckner has seven total tackles and 1.5 sacks through the first two weeks of the 2024 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
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