Blaine Gabbert Still In Concussion Protocol
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert (head) remains in the concussion protocol after leaving the Week 3 game early, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Gabbert had attempted only three passes before he left the game against the Jaguars on Sunday. With Marcus Mariota (elbow) playing the rest of the game in the win, it seems […]
Hue Jackson Names Baker Mayfield The Starter
Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson officially named quarterback Baker Mayfield as the starter moving forward. "I informed the group this morning that we're going to start Baker Mayfield and Tyrod will be the backup if healthy," Jackson said. This was not a secret after Taylor suffered a concussion right before halftime on Thursday night […]
Josh Allen Guides Bills Past Vikings
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen led his team to a surprise victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. After throwing two picks in Week 2, the rookie held it together, throwing for 196 yards and a touchdown in addition to rushing for two scores. Though he has a lot more to prove, he will go […]
Tyrod Taylor Not Practicing Monday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (concussion) is not practicing on Monday as the team comes off their Thursday night win last week. Taylor will have to pass through the concussion protocol this week in order to be active in Week 4. Even if he clears it, though, he'll be holding a clipboard for rookie Baker […]
Patrick Mahomes Throws Three Touchdowns in Week 3
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was tremendous once again in the 38-27 victory over the 49ers in Week 3. Mahomes went 24-for-38 with 314 yards and three touchdowns without any interceptions in the victory over San Francisco. Mahomes now has 13 touchdowns without a single interception through the first three weeks of the season. […]
Trent Williams To Have Minor Surgery
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (knee) will undergo a minor procedure on his knee on Tuesday, but he is expected to be ready to play on Monday night against the Saints in Week 5 after the team's bye. Williams is one of the better left tackles in the NFL. With the team on their […]
Matt Ryan Has Monster Day Sunday
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a super day against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Ryan completed 26-of-35 for 374 yards and five touchdowns in the Falcons 43-37 loss. This was a perfect matchup for Ryan against a Saints defense, that is struggling to contain quarterbacks so far in 2018. However, this version of […]
Kirk Cousins Piles Up Garbage-Time Stats In Week 3
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins was 40-for-55 with 296 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 27-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Early in the game, his offensive line allowed strip-sacks on back-to-back possessions and from that point forward the Vikings were playing catch-up. Cousins was able to salvage his start in […]
Deshaun Watson Has Good Fantasy Day Against Giants
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson continues to struggle relative to his level of performance during his rookie season, but he salvaged a good fantasy performance in Sunday's loss to the Giants. Watson finished 24-for-40 passing the ball with 385 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. He added 36 rushing yards as well. The Texans visit […]
Russell Wilson Posts Best Game of 2018
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had his best game of the season on Sunday against the Cowboys, even if the yardage total didn't show it. Wilson finished 16-for-26 for 192 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. It was his first game this year without an interception, and his 109 QB rating was by far […]
Philip Rivers Posts Weakest Game Of Season
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers still had a good game overall in Week 3, but it was his worst so far this season. Rivers finished 18-for-30 for 226 yards and two touchdowns in the team's losing effort to the Rams. It was good for a 105 quarterback rating, so he's still playing at a […]
Andy Dalton (QB, CIN) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: His ownership keeps creeping up, but Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton is still free for the taking in two-thirds of fantasy leagues. He's starting to look like one of the most consistent streaming options out there, having tossed at least two touchdown passes […]
Josh Rosen (QB, ARI) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen got his first taste of NFL action but it was bittersweet. In very limited time, Rosen looked ready for the moment upon completing three of his first five passes but then threw his first interception and failed to […]
Joe Flacco (QB, BAL) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is coming off his worst week, he has performed much better than most expected this season. He has scored between 15-22 points in the first two weeks, and has taken care of weak matchups thus far. He […]
Baker Mayfield (QB, CLE) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has a higher ownership than one would expect since he wasn’t even the starter when the game began, however some leagues must have weird rules where you can add anyone at any time regardless of when they played. […]
Josh Allen (QB, BUF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills shocked the football world Sunday by going into Minnesota and handing the Vikings a 27-6 beat down. Allen put up 27.74 which is the most fantasy points Minnesota has allowed to a quarterback since the beginning of […]
C.J. Beathard (QB, SF) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-QB Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Look, no one is mistaking San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard for Aaron Rodgers or anything, but there are leagues where literally every starting quarterback is rostered. If that’s the type of league you play in, then it’s worth considering Beathard. He did have a couple […]
Eli Manning (QB, NYG) - Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning played well Sunday, throwing for 297 yards and two touchdowns while going 25-for-29 passing. His 132.3 passer rating was his highest since Week 14 of the 2015 season, and his 86.2% completion rate was the second highest […]
Derek Carr Throws for 300 Yards In Loss
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr passed for over 300 yards again, but it came in a losing effort versus the Dolphins on Sunday. Carr added one touchdown and two interceptions, which proved to be very costly late in the fourth quarter. Carr has struggled with converting touchdowns in the red zone but seemingly has ease […]
Matthew Stafford Leads Lions to Win Over Patriots
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford had an effective game on Sunday, finishing 27 of 36 for 262 yards and two touchdowns. The Lions offense did a great job keeping the Patriots offense off the field, going on long, methodical drives the entire game. Stafford was able to take advantage of a Patriots defense that was […]
Tom Brady Stifled By Lions Defense
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed only 14 of 26 passes for 133 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Patriots 26-10 loss to the Lions. Brady was under siege throughout the first half by Detroit's defense and then struggled to move the ball downfield in the second. The future Hall of Famer […]
Carson Wentz Directs Eagles To Win
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz didn't put up spectacular numbers, but he did what was necessary to propel the Eagles to a 20-16 come-from-behind victory over the Colts. Wentz, who was making his first appearance in more than nine months, tossed a touchdown pass on the Eagles opening offensive possession and then led the team […]
Dak Prescott Has Another Mediocre Day in Week 3
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had another mediocre performance in Week 3, connecting on 19 of 34 passes for 168 yards. He threw for one touchdown but threw two interceptions. He was able to add 21 yards on two runs. He was also sacked five times, losing 31 yards in the process. With the Cowboys […]
Mitch Trubisky Leads Second-Half Comeback
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky led several drives that culminated in 13 second-half points to lead a comeback over the Cardinals 16-14. Trubisky completed 24 of 35 passes for 220 yards and one interception in a performance that was ugly at times. Trubisky again struggled with accuracy issues, especially throwing deep, but hung in there […]
Eli Manning's Two Touchdowns Get Giants Into Win Column
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 25 of 29 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns in the Giants 27-22 win over the Texans. It was tough sledding at first but Manning got cooking to finally get the Giants passing game into gear in Week 3. Manning spread the ball to six different receivers […]
Drew Brees Dives For OT Win
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dove for a one-yard touchdown in an overtime defeat to the Falcons 43-37. Brees completed 39 of 49 passes for 396 yards, three passing touchdowns and two rushing scores. The future Hall of Famer also passed Brett Favre on the all-time list for completions during a game that featured […]
Jared Goff Goes Big On Sunday
After putting up a lot of yards but no touchdowns last week, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff turned their red-zone trips into scores this week. He finished the day with 354 yards and three touchdowns. If it weren't for an interception in the end zone, his stat line would have been even gaudier. Goff […]
Cardinals Not Committing To QB Heading Into Next Week
Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks said he will watch tape on quarterbacks Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen before he determines a starter for next week against the Seahawks. Bradford had three more turnovers and was benched late in the fourth quarter with the game on the line in favor of the rookie. It was […]
Blaine Gabbert Replaced By Marcus Mariota In Week 3 Win
Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert started the Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in place of the injured Marcus Mariota (elbow). However, he was only able to complete one of three passes for eight yards before leaving the game in the concussion protocol. Marcus Mariota was forced into action in the first quarter, but […]
Josh Rosen Fails To Lead Comeback
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen came in for the benched veteran Sam Bradford late in the fourth quarter and was unable to lead a comeback for his team. Rosen completed four of seven passes for 36 yards and an interception. Although his debut was rather underwhelming, Rosen may be the starting quarterback from now […]