Talanoa Hufanga Set For Big Game

San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga has a big, juicy matchup against the flailing New York Giants in Week 3. The 49ers are one of the most disruptive defenses in the league. They rank No. 2 in the league with four interceptions and No. 11 with six sacks. The Giants, meanwhile, rank second in most […]

Micah Parsons Looks To Continue Impressive Season

Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons looks to continue raining destruction on opposing offenses against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. Parsons has already made 3.0 sacks, six QB hits, one forced fumble, one pass defense, and one fumble recovery in two weeks. The Cardinals are an extremely weak team on paper. Their offensive line […]

Jason Pinnock Primed for A Breakout

New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock is having a breakout in his third season. Last week, Pinnock made 13 combined tackles against the Arizona Cardinals. This week, he faces the 49ers, whose opponents are averaging more tackles per game than Cardinals opponents average. Niners running back Christian McCaffrey is tough to tackle, and there is […]

Alex Anzalone Has Highly Favorable Matchup In Week 3

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has an excellent matchup in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons are by far the most run-heavy team in the NFL, and they present a good opportunity for Anzalone to have a high-tackle game. While Anzalone is known to miss a tackle from time to time, he gets […]

Ernest Jones' Outlook Depends On Bengals Injuries

Fantasy managers rostering Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones may want to follow the Cincinnati Bengals' injury reports. If Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow misses the Week 3 matchup against the Rams, Jones should be in line for a huge game. Jones has been productive in his first season as the Rams' every-down linebacker, having made […]

Joey Bosa Limited In Practice Wednesday

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa (hamstring) was limited at the team's practice on Wednesday. Bosa missed practice time last week but was active in the overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans and still managed two sacks while being on a limited snap count (29 percent of the defensive snaps). The fact that Bosa is […]

Week 3 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

While Week 2 was rough for some of my streamer picks, it ultimately served as a reminder of how unreliable metrics can be year-to-year. As I’ve said before, coaching staff and offensive line changes happen every season, and the smallest move can change everything. If a team loses one guard, the whole line can suffer. […]

IDP Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 - Fantasy Football Streamers and Free Agent Adds

Last week's second waiver wire recommendation, Saints DE Carl Granderson, made a sack and forced a fumble in the New Orleans' victory over the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football. The performance netted 16.95 fantasy points in RotoBaller IDP Bonus scoring format. That's about 10 more per game than he was averaging last season. It was […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Placed On Injured Reserve

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner Johnson (torn pec) was officially placed on the injured reserve list on Tuesday following his injury during Sunday's 37-31 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Gardner-Johnson reportedly suffered the injury early in the game. However, he only missed two snaps before playing the rest of the contest. The IR designation assures […]

Jamal Adams Set To Practice In Full This Week

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) is set to practice in full this week, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News-Tribune. Head coach Pete Carroll told reporters on Monday that the veteran safety is set to practice in full this week. "The plan is for him to have a full week of regular practice and […]

Lions D/ST Losing Two Key Contributors

The Detroit Lions have placed defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) and defensive end James Houston (ankle) on Injured Reserve, according to Tom Pelissero of The NFL Network. Both players were injured in the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Seahawks and now Detroit is down two key defensive players for quite a while. Gardner-Johnson was […]

Anthony Brown Joins 49ers Active Roster

Veteran cornerback Anthony Brown was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' active roster on Tuesday. Brown was released from the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on September 14, so he quickly found a new home. The 29-year-old defensive back suffered a torn Achilles in Week 13 of last season with the Dallas Cowboys but looks to […]

Shaq Thompson Out For The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (fibula) suffered a fractured fibula in the team's loss to the New Orleans Saints on Monday. The 29-year-old underwent surgery to repair the injury and will miss the remainder of the 2023 season. Thompson has been a reliable run-stopper for Carolina since entering the league in 2015 as a first-round […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Released From Hospital, Should Be Fine

Pittsburgh Steelers star safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) was released from the hospital on Monday night after undergoing precautionary scans for what is believed to be a chest contusion, according to sources. The scans came back negative and there's optimism that he will be fine moving forward. Fitzpatrick was injured in Monday night's win over the […]

Shaq Thompson Likely Done For The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (ankle) suffered an injury to his ankle on Monday night in the Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints that is likely to keep him out for the rest of the season, according to sources. Thompson will undergo tests on Tuesday to get more information, but head coach Frank […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled Out With Chest Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) suffered a chest injury on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns and has been ruled out. Fitzpatrick left the Week 2 contest at the end of the third quarter and will not make it back. Before leaving, the 26-year-old defensive back had six tackles (five solo) and two passes […]

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Feared To Have A Torn Pec

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson (pectoral) is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, according to sources. Gardner-Johnson had been a big part of Detroit's defense and is now out indefinitely and potentially for the rest of the season. It's pretty […]

Shaq Thompson Doubtful To Return Against Saints

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (shin) suffered a shin injury early in the Monday night game against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 and is doubtful to return. It's not a surprise that Thompson won't return to this contest after he needed to be carted off the field after Trevor Penning landed on his […]

Cardinals Put Budda Baker On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed star safety Budda Baker (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Monday, which means he'll now miss at least the next four games. Baker suffered his hamstring injury in practice on Friday and was inactive for the Week 2 loss to the New York Giants. The 27-year-old All-Pro won't be able to make […]

Marcus Williams Won't Go On Injured Reserve

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Williams (pectoral) will not require surgery for his pectoral injury and will not go on Injured Reserve, according to head coach John Harbaugh. This is a good sign for the 27-year-old, who was placed on Injured Reserve in October of last season and did not return until early December. Baltimore's […]

Patriots Defense Forces Turnover On Rookie’s First Career Interception

The New England Patriots' defense allowed 24 points during a Week 2 loss at the hands of the Miami Dolphins. The Patriots, much like the Chargers in Week 1, had trouble slowing down the Dolphins' red-hot offense. However, to their credit, the unit held Tyreek Hill to 40 yards and rookie Christian Gonzalez notched his […]

Lukas Van Ness Questionable To Return Sunday

Green Bay Packers linebacker Lukas Van Ness (elbow) is questionable to return in Week 2 versus the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie had logged two tackles before exiting the contest. Kingsley Enagbare and Justin Hollins will earn more snaps in Van Ness' absence.

Nick Scott Won't Return Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (concussion) has been downgraded to out for the remainder of Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old had logged nine tackles prior to exiting Sunday's contest. Jordan Battle should see more snaps at strong safety until Scott is able to return.

Micah Hyde Questionable To Return Sunday

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Given Buffalo's sizable lead, it would be a bit surprising to see him check back in on Sunday. Cam Lewis will likely see more snaps until Hyde can return.

Budda Baker Inactive For Week 2

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He had been listed as questionable after popping up on the injury report Friday. His absence will be felt as the Cardinals enter Week 2 as underdogs. Andre Chachere is expected to start at free safety in his absence.

Wan'Dale Robinson, Azeez Ojulari Inactive Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) and defensive end Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) are inactive for Week 2 versus the Arizona Cardinals. Both players had been listed as doubtful, so their absence Sunday comes as no surprise. Darren Waller is the only Giants pass-catcher who can be trusted in fantasy football at the moment. […]

Jaquan Brisker Questionable To Return With Illness

The Chicago Bears are saying that safety Jaquan Brisker (illness) is questionable to return to the Week 2 game on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to an illness. It's a notable development for the Bears' secondary and for fantasy managers that have Brisker in their starting spot at defensive back in IDP formats. […]

Brian Burns Won't Discuss Contract During The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Brian Burns won't discuss a new contract during the season. "We haven't really been in talks," said the multi-time Pro Bowler on Saturday. "I told them once the season started, I'm all about ball." Burns began the year with a bang, totaling seven tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in the […]

Budda Baker Questionable For Week 2

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (hamstring) popped up on the Week 2 injury report on Friday and was a limited practice participant, leaving him questionable to play against the New York Giants this Sunday. Baker must have picked up the hamstring injury during practice this week after he was a full participant on both Wednesday […]

Jaycee Horn Placed On Injured Reserve

The Carolina Panthers placed cornerback Jaycee Horn (hamstring) on Injured reserve on Friday. Horn sustained an injury to his hamstring during the first half of the Panthers' Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The move comes just three days before their interdivisional showdown against the New Orleans Saints set for Sept 18. The former […]