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Marquise Goodwin Disappears In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin caught just one ball on four targets for 11 yards, also rushing for two yards on a single carry. Goodwin’s performance continues to exemplify his high-variance range of outcomes, likely causing headaches for fantasy owners. Goodwin has proven he can explode with limited chances, but the risk that... Read More
Alfred Morris Appears Only In Mop-Up Duty
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris collected 13 yards on seven totes in Week 9’s blowout against the Oakland Raiders. Morris squandered his best chance to pay dividends in the second quarter, losing two yards on a goal line carry. The remainder of his touches came late in garbage time. Morris may get more... Read More
Matt Breida Quiet In Blowout Victory
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) rushed for 44 yards on 12 carries, adding one catch for three yards in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. The numbers weren’t there, but Breida did not appear limited from his injury, ripping a few solid gains throughout the contest. He ceded touches to a hot... Read More
Nick Mullens Embarasses Raiders In Debut
In his first career start, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens shredded the Oakland Raiders for 262 yards and three touchdowns. Mullens, 16 for 22 on the evening, sliced the Raiders defense at will, locating wide receiver Pierre Garcon and tight end George Kittle for long scores and finding wideout Kendrick Bourne on a red... Read More
Padres Trade Rafael Lopez
The San Diego Padres have traded catcher Rafael Lopez to the Atlanta Braves for cash or a player to be named later. The move opens a spot in the Friars 40-man roster. Lopez hit .176 with three homers and 13 RBI in 102 at-bats with the Padres in 2018. San Diego is expected to open... Read More
Alfred Morris Still Not A Fantasy Option
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is third in the Niners backfield hierarchy and shouldn’t be trusted despite questionable tags for Matt Breida (ankle) and Raheem Mostert (ankle). Despite his plodding ways (3.6 YPC), Morris continues siphoning snaps each game. That should continue in Week 9 against a horrible Oakland Raiders defense but Morris... Read More
Matt Breida Worth The Risk In Week 9
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) continues to demonstrate his toughness, leading the Niners backfield in Week 8 despite a lingering ankle injury. While questionable for Week 9, he’s nearly certain to suit up again. The upside is tantalizing, the Niners face a bottom-barrel Oakland Raiders run defense that just surrendered 222 rushing... Read More
Raheem Mostert's Opportunities May Be Limited
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (ankle) was a massive disappointment in Week 8, touching the ball only twice and playing 12 of 66 snaps. Mostert is now questionable in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders are amongst the worst run defenses in the NFL and just ceded 222 rush yards in... Read More
49ers Defense A Toss-Up Streamer
The San Francisco 49ers defense finally showed up in Week 8, recording three sacks and two turnovers against the hapless Arizona Cardinals. They face the dysfunctional Oakland Raiders in Week 9. The Raiders offense has scored 10 or fewer points in two of the last three contests and rank about average in turnovers and sacks... Read More
C.J. Beathard Must Deliver Against Raiders
After two rough starts, San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard has a golden opportunity to strengthen his foothold on the starting job. Beathard will face the Oakland Raiders in Week 9 who have been miserable against the pass. The Raiders defense ranks last in the NFL with just seven sacks and yield 8.6 yards per... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Presented With Favorable Odds
Despite his unpredictable outcome distribution, odds favor San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. The big-play threat would rank second in the NFL with 21.6 yards per catch if he qualified and faces a Raiders defense that is last in pass yards allowed per attempt (8.6). While he’s... Read More
George Kittle A No-Brainer TE1 Against Oakland
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is a locked-in TE1 in Week 9 against the Oakland Raiders. Kittle has surpassed 50 yards and tallied at least five catches in six of eight contests, leading the Niners in receiving yards (584), targets (57) and snaps (84%). The opposing Raiders are fresh off a meltdown in... Read More
C.J. Uzomah Drops Bagel In Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah vanished in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching zero balls on four targets. The Bucs were the league’s worst team defending tight ends and Uzomah was doubtlessly a popular fantasy play in all formats, exacerbating the disaster outcome. Uzomah was likely a victim of game flow, with... Read More
A.J. Green Upholds Consistent Output
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green amassed 76 yards and a touchdown on five catches in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Green hauled in a 17-yard sideline pass from quarterback Andy Dalton for his score but was relatively quiet in the second half as the Bengals went conservative and nearly blew the win.... Read More
Tyler Boyd Torches Hapless Bucs
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd snatched nine of 10 targets for 138 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His score came on a nine-yard pass in the second quarter and both Boyd and counterpart A.J. Green capitalized on Tampa’s doormat defense. They could’ve had bigger days had the... Read More
Joe Mixon Erupts For Two Scores
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns on 21 attempts while catching three balls for 15 yards in Week 8 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs had no answer for the Bengals offense in the first half and Mixon posted his best game of the season. Both of... Read More
Andy Dalton Bounces Back In Week 8
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton completed 21 of 34 passes for 280 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8’s victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also added ten yards on three carries. Dalton’s day could’ve been bigger but the Bengals raced out to a substantial lead early before a furious comeback attempt by the... Read More
C.J. Beathard Inefficient Again
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard completed just 14 of 28 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Beathard’s touchdown was a short crossing route that wideout Marquise Goodwin raced to the house. Although he didn’t commit any turnovers on Sunday, it’s his second consecutive poor outing. The... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Emerges In Pierre Garcon's Absence
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne nabbed seven of 10 targets for 71 yards in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Bourne led all Niners in targets, catches and yards and was the top beneficiary in Pierre Garcon’s (knee) absence. Bourne is a typical possession receiver with minimal upside but does have two scores... Read More
George Kittle Contained In Week 8
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle gathered five of eight targets for 57 yards in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Kittle’s longest play went for 20 yards but he was otherwise contained in a slow-paced contest. Despite the quiet game, Kittle was still second in targets only to wideout Kendrick Bourne. With 37... Read More
Alfred Morris Remains Involved Despite Poor Play
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris recorded 28 yards on six carries in Week 8’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Morris ripped a well-blocked 26-yard run but was otherwise bottled up on his other opportunities. Morris’ middling performance against the Cardinals has become a familiar pattern. His continued involvement muddies the Niners backfield picture... Read More
Matt Breida Leads Backfield Despite Injury
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (ankle) handled 16 carries for 42 yards in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Despite being a game-time decision, Breida led the Niners backfield in touches by a wide margin. However, the ankle issue was probably a cause for his ineffectiveness (2.6 YPC). Despite injuries and limited practice,... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Pays Dividends On Only Catch
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin caught one ball for a 55-yard touchdown in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. Only targeted four times, Goodwin rewarded fantasy owners by taking a short crossing route to the house. Opportunities haven’t been plentiful for Goodwin but his elite speed gives him a chance to make big... Read More
Raheem Mostert Insignificant Against Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert tallied just 18 yards on two carries in Week 8, missing his lone target. Mostert was expected to have a role even with Matt Breida (ankle) active so this was a major disappointment for all affected fantasy owners. Mostert didn’t register a touch until midway through the third... Read More
Dante Pettis Returning In Week 8
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis (knee) will play in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. The second-round rookie has been out since Week 5 but isn’t on the injury report for this week’s matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Pettis has three catches for 96 yards and a touchdown on seven targets this season.... Read More
C.J. Beathard Must Reduce Turnovers
San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard hasn’t been a disaster but his carelessness with the football is concerning. In four starts, Beathard has committed 10 turnovers. He faces the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, who have allowed only eight passing touchdowns on the season. Beathard struggled while being constantly harassed in Week 7 by the... Read More
Marquise Goodwin Struggling With Consistency
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin demonstrated his volatility in Week 7, following up a two-touchdown performance with a 24-yard clunker on just two catches. Goodwin will seek better consistency in Week 8 against a middling Arizona Cardinals pass defense. While the Cardinals have allowed the second-fewest pass touchdowns (eight), Goodwin should have less... Read More
Raheem Mostert Positioned For Heavy Usage
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is primed for the largest workload of his four-year career in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Matt Breida’s (ankle) status increasingly dubious, Mostert should lead the Niners backfield in snaps and touches. Mostert has racked up 165 yards in 23 touches over the last two weeks... Read More
George Kittle Achieving Top-Tier Status
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is emerging as a top-tier TE1. After adding 98 yards to his total in Week 7, Kittle now has 527 yards for the season, good for third amongst tight ends and 17th overall in the NFL. The second-year man continues to lead all Niners skill players in snaps... Read More
49ers Defense May Disappoint Again
Facing the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, the San Francisco 49ers defense mustered only one sack and forced zero turnovers against a terrible offense. The squads rematch in Week 8 following blowout losses by both teams. The Niners will again be an interesting streaming candidate but rank near the bottom of most defensive categories, placing... Read More
