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You won't find a bigger Cubs fan than myself. Aside from my love of fantasy sports, which includes MLB, NFL and NBA, I own my own animal care business. I graduated from Columbia College in Chicago and currently reside in Chicago, IL. My love of fantasy sports started for me in the early 2000's and I have steadily been active with the same group of friends year in and year out for every league in baseball, basketball and football. I am hoping to help all RotoBaller members with any questions they may have. I consider myself an expert with minor league prospects, as it is a love of mine. I hope to give the best advice I can to the RotoBaller world!
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Evan Engram Headlines Giants Inactive List In Week 2
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) headlines the team's inactive list in Week 2 versus the Washington Football Team. Engram was already ruled out earlier in the week with a calf injury, and his status for Week 3 remains unclear. Wide receiver Collin Johnson, cornerbacks Josh Jackson and Sam Beal and linebackers Justin... Read More
Antonio Gibson Officially Active For Week 2
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (shoulder) will be active for Week 2 versus the New York Giants. Gibson made his way to the injury report this week with a shoulder injury, but was fully expected to suit up tonight and it's now official that he will. Gibson remains the main option in Washington's... Read More
Travis Kelce Remains The TE1 In Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will once again be the top tight end in a Week 2 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defense allowed 19 targets to fellow standout tight end Darren Waller in Week 1 and he caught 10 balls for 105 yards. Kelce is coming off of a two-touchdown... Read More
Mecole Hardman Will Look To Improve In Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman was quiet in Week 1, but he will look for more action in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens. The speedy wide receiver managed to catch all three of his targets in Week 1, but only managed 19 yards. Hardman is behind wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight... Read More
Tyreek Hill Will Carry WR1 Status Into Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill should continue to put up WR1 numbers in a Week 2 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Cheetah welcomed himself to the 2021 season with 11 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown in a Week 1 victory against the Cleveland Browns. Hill continues to operate as one... Read More
Clyde Edwards-Helaire Will Look To Improve In Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will look to improve off his 43 rushing yards in Week 1 with a Week 2 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens. CEH didn't do much on the ground in Week 1, but he did secure all three of his targets for 29 yards. The sophomore running back will... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Draws Tasty Matchup In Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is set up for a tasty matchup in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens defense, especially their secondary has been banged up and they allowed the most passing yards of any team with 491 against Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Although it... Read More
Max Muncy Hits 34th Homer
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Muncy has slowed down in the second half of the season, but the power numbers continue to show up and despite hitting just .213 over his last 30 games, Muncy has been productive with 11... Read More
Julio Urias Improves To 18-3
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias continued his strong season with another victory on Wednesday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The lefty logged five innings and allowed three hits, two runs, two walks and struck out five on the evening. Urias continues to put together a great season and is now 18-3 with a steady... Read More
Dallas Keuchel Tosses Quality Start On Wednesday
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel tossed a quality start in Wednesday's no-decision versus the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran went six innings and allowed six hits, two runs, five walks and struck out three on the evening. The five walks weren't ideal, but it was nice to see the big hurler finally go... Read More
Yoan Moncada Hits 12th Homer
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the Los Angeles Angels. Moncada crushed a homer to right field in the bottom of the fourth inning against Janson Junk to tie the game at the time. Moncada has been having a very nice second half... Read More
Frank Schwindel Continues To Stay Hot In Second Half
Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel continued his impressive second half with a 2-for-5 evening. Schwindel hit a rocket off of Ranger Suarez in the top of the fifth inning to put the Cubs within one at the time. Replacing Anthony Rizzo at first base for the Cubs, Schwindel has been putting together a great... Read More
Alec Mills Records No-Decision On Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills recorded a no-decision on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Mills went 4 2/3 innings and allowed six hits, four runs, two walks and struck out four on the evening. The veteran continues to put up mediocre numbers for the Cubs and is 6-6 with a 4.50 ERA for the... Read More
Jeff Wilson Jr. Could Return Around November
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that he is hopeful that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) will return in November, but that it could be earlier or later than that timeframe. Wilson is recovering from a torn meniscus and will be a welcome addition to a 49ers backfield that just... Read More
Zach Ertz Listed As DNP On Wednesday
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday to get some rest and heal a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 1. The veteran briefly exited in Week 1 versus the Atlanta Falcons, but then returned to the contest. Ertz would finish by catching both of his targets for 34 yards.... Read More
Marquise Brown Doesn't Practice On Wednesday
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Brown made it through his Week 1 matchup versus the Las Vegas Raiders and caught all six of his targets for 69 yards and one touchdown. More should be known on the status of Brown as the week goes on, but... Read More
Josh Reynolds Logs Full Practice On Wednesday
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Reynolds missed Week 1 with a foot injury, but appears to be heading in the right direction for a Week 2 date versus the Seattle Seahawks. Coming over from the Los Angeles Rams as a free agent, Reynolds is expected to... Read More
Patriots Demote Nick Folk And Brian Hoyer To Practice Squad
The New England Patriots have demoted kicked Nick Folk and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer to the practice squad. Folk hit all three of his field goal attempts and had a long of 42 yards. He also converted his only extra point. With Folk demoted, the Patriots look committed to moving forward with rookie kicker Quinn... Read More
Jamison Crowder Has A Shot To Play In Week 2
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said that wide receiver Jamison Crowder has a shot to play in Week 2 versus the New England Patriots after sitting out in Week 1 while being in the league's COVID-19 protocols. Crowder has been a big part of the Jets offense over the last couple of seasons, but... Read More
Tyrell Williams Is In Concussion Protocol
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell announced that wide receiver Tyrell Williams (concussion) is in the concussion protocol. In the third quarter of Week 1, Williams got hit in the head by 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt and was removed from the game. Prior to being taken out, Williams caught two of his three targets for... Read More
Marcus Davenport Suffers Pectoral Strain
New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in Week 1 versus the Green Bay Packers. Davenport is awaiting the results of a MRI that he did on Tuesday, but is expected to miss at least a few weeks. It's a tough blow for the Saints defense with news of cornerback... Read More
Rashaad Penny Expected To Miss Week 2
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (calf) is expected to miss Week 2 versus the Tennessee Titans. Penny reaggravated a prior calf injury in Week 1 versus the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Head coach Pete Carroll also mentioned that Penny could miss longer than just Week 2. The former San Diego State running back... Read More
Justin Turner Hits 25th Homer
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Turner gave the Dodgers some insurance with a blast off of Brandyn Sittinger in the bottom of the seventh inning to extend the Dodgers lead to 5-1. The veteran is only hitting .208 over... Read More
Clayton Kershaw Tosses No-Decision In Return
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw earned a no-decision in his return to the mound on Monday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran had been sidelined since July 7 with left forearm inflammation. Kershaw tossed 4 1/3 innings and allowed four hits, one run, one walk and struck out five. Managers should feel confident... Read More
Michael Gallup Officially Placed On Injured Reserve
The Dallas Cowboys have officially placed wide receiver Michael Gallup (calf) on the Injured Reserve list and he will now miss a minimum of three weeks. The Cowboys No. 3 wide receiver had a nice game in Week 1 and caught four of his seven receptions for 36 yards before suffering a calf injury late... Read More
Saints Bring In Kenny Stills And Marqise Lee For Workouts
Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network has reported that the New Orleans Saints worked out a group of wide receivers on Monday that includes veterans Kenny Stills and Marqise Lee. The Saints blew out the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, but the club seems to be doing their due diligence with No. 1 wide... Read More
Jimmy Smith Inactive In Week 1
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is among the inactive players for Week 1's contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith has been dealing with an ankle injury and will take another week to rest up. The Ravens have also declared defensive end Derek Wolfe, safety Ar'Darius Washington, linebacker Daelin Hayes and guard Ben Cleveland inactive.... Read More
Josh Jacobs Active For Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (illness) will be active on Monday for Week 1 versus the Baltimore Ravens. Jacobs was listed as questionable on Saturday with an illness, but will be ready to roll this evening. It's good news to see Jacobs healthy, but he will face a tough Ravens defense. The Raiders... Read More
Mecole Hardman Catches Three Balls In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman had a quiet Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. The speedy receiver was only targeted three times and hauled in all those targets for 19 yards. Hardman won the No. 2 job over Demarcus Robinson and Byron Pringle and is expected to fill the void of Sammy Watkins... Read More
Travis Kelce Scores Twice In Week 1
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce continued to prove why he's the top option at his position in Week 1 versus the Cleveland Browns. Not only did Kelce catch six of his seven targets for 76 yards, he also scored a pair of touchdowns on the afternoon. Kelce scored on an 11-yard pass in... Read More
