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Allen Hurns Catches Just One Pass in Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns managed only one catch, gaining 20 yards in Week 1. The entire Cowboys offense struggled, but Hurns seemed like an afterthought behind Cole Beasley and Deonte Thompson. Hurns will surely have bigger games, but Sunday was proof that he'll carry a low floor into every game this season.
Cole Beasley Leads the Cowboys in Several Categories
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley was the focal point of the offense in Week 1 for some reason, catching seven passes for 73 yards. He was targeted eight times, leading the team in targets, catches, and yards. After gaining a total of 314 yards all last season, Beasley looks like he might be the... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Has a Mediocre Week 1
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott had a mediocre first week, running the ball 15 times for 69 yards and a touchdown. He added three catches on four targets for 17 more yards. It was a decent fantasy game for "Zeke" thanks to the touchdown, but the Cowboys offensive line was struggling to hold back... Read More
Dak Prescott Struggles to Get Anything Going on Sunday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott struggled to move the ball on Sunday, completing 19 of 29 passes for 170 yards. He did not throw an interception, but he didn't throw a touchdown either. He added five carries for 19 yards, but lost a fumble as well. It was a bad day overall for the Cowboys... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Stays Hot With Another Home Run
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna stayed hot on Saturday, hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning to tie the game. It was his only hit of the night, but it was a huge one. He finished 1-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored. Ozuna has now hit three home runs in... Read More
Bud Norris Takes a Loss on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Bud Norris took the loss on Saturday, lowering his record to 3-5. He came into the ninth inning of a tie game and issued two walks while only getting one out and allowing the game winning run to score. Norris seems to have lost his closer's job, but he was... Read More
Jack Flaherty Lasts Just Five Innings on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty only made it through five innings on Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits, walking four and striking out six. Flaherty is having an amazing rookie season, but this wasn't his best start. He threw 92 pitches, 57 for strikes. He'll look for better results his next time... Read More
Roberto Perez Drives in Four Runs on Saturday
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez had an excellent day on Saturday, driving in four runs while going 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Perez homered in the fifth inning and hit a double as well. On the season, Perez is hitting just .157 with a .506 OPS. Despite the strong day, Perez is not a recommended... Read More
Cody Allen Picks Up a Save on Saturday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Cody Allen picked up his 26th save of the season on Saturday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to lead his team to a 9-8 win. Allen allowed a hit and struck out a batter in his inning of work. Allen lowered his ERA to 4.23. While Brad Hand still seems to... Read More
Adam Plutko Coughs Up Five Runs on Saturday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Adam Plutko got hit hard on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits in just 4 2/3 innings. He didn't issue a walk and struck out four, allowing three home runs along the way. Plutko's ERA rose to 5.35, and he continues to be a poor streaming option in any format.
Carlos Carrasco Dominates the Blue Jays on Friday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco was completely dominant on Friday but was denied a victory. In eight innings, he allowed just one earned run (two runs total) on six hits and one walks while striking out 14. He very much deserved his 17th win of the season, but Cleveland ultimately ended up losing this... Read More
Austin Gomber Puts Up Another Quality Start on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals rookie starting pitcher Austin Gomber put together his third consecutive quality start on Friday, but it wasn't enough to earn a win. He pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits in six innings of work. Gomber has been solid in his first real taste of the big leagues, posting a... Read More
Marcell Ozuna Goes Yard Twice on Friday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit two home runs on Friday, finishing 2-for-4 after his second multi-home run game in the last four days. Ozuna has shown a bit less power than expected this season, but he's still put up a solid .279/.322/.431 line and 73 RBI.
Week 24 MLB Closers and Saves Report
Many long and circuitous roads have brought us to the fantasy baseball playoffs, my friends. Baseball season is a long one with so many games to keep track of each and every day, so a legitimate congratulations goes out to all of you who made it to the playoffs in your leagues. I made it... Read More
Darren Sproles Leads the Eagles Backfield in Snaps
Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles led the Eagles backfield in snaps on Thursday night. He ran the ball five times for 10 yards and secured four catches for 22 yards. Sproles looked as good as ever in this one despite the putrid quarterback play from Nick Foles. Jay Ajayi did end up with more... Read More
Corey Clement Gets Five Carries on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement ran the ball five times on Thursday night, gaining 26 yards. Almost all of Clement's yardage came on a huge 21-yard run, he was bottled up otherwise. Mixing into the backfield for hurry up work, Clement did what he was supposed to do. He seemed to be operating behind... Read More
Zach Ertz Hauls in Five Passes on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz caught five passes on Thursday night, gaining 48 yards. He had a long gain of 18, but also was charged with his first drop since the 2016 season. It was an awful game by quarterback Nick Foles, but Ertz still managed to put up a decent enough performance. He'll... Read More
Nelson Agholor Catches Eight Passes on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor was targeted 10 times on Thursday night, catching eight passes. He somehow managed to gain just 33 yards total on those eight catches. Quarterback Nick Foles played very poorly, throwing errant passes that Agholor was able to catch, but often had to go down with immediately. It was a... Read More
Jay Ajayi Scores Twice on Thursday Night
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi scored two touchdowns on Thursday night, running the ball 15 times for 62 yards. Ajayi got off to a slow start and ceded plenty of snaps to Darren Sproles and Corey Clement, but he ended up scoring two huge touchdowns, helping the Eagles win 18-12. He may not stay... Read More
Nick Foles Leads His Team to a Win Despite Not Doing Much
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, starting in place of the injured Carson Wentz (knee), led his team to a win on Thursday night despite not putting up impressive numbers at all. Foles completed 19-of-34 passes for just 117 scoreless yards. He also threw an interception, but the Eagles ultimately won 18-12. Foles was very much... Read More
Mack Hollins Sent to Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury. Hollins was slated for a much bigger role in his sophomore season, but he needs more time to recover from sports hernia surgery. He's a candidate to return in the second half of the season, but he certainly doesn't... Read More
Matt Adams Goes Yard Twice on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Matt Adams hit two home runs on Wednesday, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and two runs scored. The two blasts gave him 20 on the year. He hit his first one in the first inning with two runners on base, then added a solo shot in the fifth inning for... Read More
Carlos Martinez Earns a Save on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez picked up a save on Wednesday, tossing the last two innings of the Cardinals' 7-6 win over the Washington Nationals. He allowed two hits but no runs and struck out four. Martinez started the season off as a starting pitcher but injuries led him to several stints on the... Read More
Miles Mikolas Coughs Up a Dozen Hits but Still Wins
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas wasn't at his best on Wednesday but was still able to end up with a win. He pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing 12 hits but just four runs. He struck out two and did not issue a walk. Mikolas was very hittable in this one, but he was... Read More
Brad Hand Strikes Out the Side for a Save on Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Brad Hand picked up his 32nd save of the season on Wednesday, striking out the side in the ninth inning to close out a 3-1 win for his team. With Cody Allen working the eighth inning ahead of Hand in this one, it looks like Hand is taking over the closer's... Read More
Corey Kluber Strikes Out 10 in Wednesday's Win
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber struck out 10 batters in 6 2/3 innings of work on Wednesday. He gave up just one run on two hits and a walk against the Kansas City Royals, earning a win and a quality start. Kluber improved to 18-7 on the season with a 2.75 ERA.
Tavon Austin Shouldn't Be Near Starting Lineups in Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/running back Tavon Austin should not be anywhere near a starting lineup for Week 1. While Austin has drawn rave reviews both from his quarterback and his coaches, he still seems low on the pecking order and will need designed plays in order to make much noise on the field. While this... Read More
Michael Gallup Could Do Some Damage on Sunday
Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Michael Gallup may be the only Dallas receiver worth starting in fantasy on Sunday for Week 1. Facing the Carolina Panthers defense, a unit that allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers last season, Gallup could lead the Cowboys in receiving. He looked good in the preseason and... Read More
Terrance Williams Not a Week 1 Fantasy Option
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrance Williams is not a recommended fantasy option in Week 1. Despite going up against a Carolina Panthers defense that gave up the fifth-most points to opposing wide receivers last season, Williams likely won't do much. With wide receivers Allen Hurns and Michael Gallup seeming like more appealing targets for quarterback... Read More
Allen Hurns Not a Great Option Despite a Strong Matchup
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns is not a great fantasy option for Week 1 despite a good matchup against the Carolina Panthers defense. Hurns barely did anything in the preseason and was dealing with a groin injury for most of it. He's expected to play in Week 1, but he and quarterback Dak Prescott... Read More
