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Justin Jackson May See More Carries
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson put up some impressive YPC numbers in Week 1, and it may translate to some more opportunities in Week 2 and beyond. Jackson averaged 9.5 YPC on six chances on Sunday last week, and with the team trying to ensure that they keep their two-headed monster of Jackson... Read More
Austin Ekeler Will Keep Catching Passes
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler caught six passes for 96 yards last week, and fantasy owners should expect that trend to continue. Detroit allowed six of eight attempted passes to be completed to running backs last week, and LA's loss of Hunter Henry will further push them towards using the short pass game... Read More
Philip Rivers Should Have Solid Week 2
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers lost his tight end this week, but he should still be able to put up a good performance in Week 2 against the Lions. The veteran star has shown before that he has no problem picking apart a defense with nothing but backup wideouts, and he'll at least have... Read More
Garrett Hampson Starting To Come Around
Colorado Rockies second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson may finally be getting the hang of the majors. After struggling throughout the season, Hampson has seemed to finally find a bit of footing in September. Hampson was the back end of a back-to-back homer combo on Friday against the Padres, and that helped raise his September batting average... Read More
Nolan Arenado Hits 40th Homer
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado went yard for the 40th time this season, giving him the third 40-homer season of his career. He's also hitting .315, the highest average of his career, and he's well on his way to 130+ RBI for the fourth time in his tenure. The perennial MVP-candidate has now driven... Read More
Trevor Story Blasts Two Home Runs
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story drove a pair over the wall on Friday against the Padres as he helped guide the Rockies to the victory. Story's first homer was the front end of a back-to-back grouping that chased Padres starter Joey Lucchesi out of the game in the fourth inning, and then he drilled a... Read More
Nolan Arenado Makes Risky Error
Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has continued to cruise this season, drilling 38 homers, knocking 110 RBI, scoring 95 runs, and playing Gold Glove defense for the most part. However, he made a slip-up on Wednesday that nearly cost Colorado the game. With a one-run lead and a runner on first in the top... Read More
Ian Desmond Homers In Win
Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond launched a 448-foot solo shot over the center field wall to give the team the lead in the bottom of the sixth on Wednesday. It was Desmond's 17th long ball of the year, and it would eventually turn out to be the winning run as the Rockies held off the... Read More
Jairo Diaz Nails Down Tough Save
With a one-run lead on Wednesday, the Colorado Rockies turned to reliever Jairo Diaz to finish out the ninth inning. Diaz got the job done, but he made it plenty exciting in the process. With the tying run on second and the winning run on first, Rangel Ravelo ripped a line drive into the left-center... Read More
Antonio Senzatela Posts Best Outing In Months
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela threw six innings of one-run ball on Wednesday to nail down the win, giving him his first win since July. It was also his first quality start since June. Senzatela was sent down in July after getting destroyed in three straight starts, but he had also been rocked in... Read More
Ian Kennedy Nails Down 28th Save
Kansas City Royals closer Ian Kennedy has certainly found his new calling. Kennedy tossed a clean inning against the White Sox on Wednesday to lock down his 28th save of the season, and that gives him six saves and a win in his last seven appearances. Kennedy has only allowed more than one earned run... Read More
Ryan O'Hearn Heats Up
Kansas City Royals first baseman Ryan O'Hearn launched his second home run in two days on Wednesday against Chicago, and that now gives him three homers in his last eight games. He's also 6-for-19 over the span and should see more starts as manager Ned Yost is famous for rewarding those who perform the day... Read More
Adalberto Mondesi Homers, Steals Two Bases
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was one of four Royals who homered on Wednesday night, but he was the only one who stole a pair of bases to go with the round-tripper. With two jacks in two days, Mondesi is now at nine home runs on the season with 39 stolen bases. His weeks... Read More
Jorge Soler Blasts Two Home Runs
Kansas City Royals slugger Jorge Soler was at it again on Wednesday as he drilled a pair of bombs off the White Sox. It is Soler's third multi-homer game in the last five weeks, and it brings him up to 43 on the season. The 27-year-old has powered his way into the spotlight this year,... Read More
Joey Bosa, Melvin Ingram Chalk Up More Sacks
Los Angeles Chargers defenders Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram make up one of the best one-two punches in the game, and they were back at it on Sunday when they both opened the new season with a sack apiece. Especially with safety Derwin James on the sideline, Bosa, Ingram, and the other boys up front... Read More
Hunter Henry Looks Quite Reliable
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry didn't do anything flashy in Week 1, but he was just what Philip Rivers was missing. Rivers is surrounded by guys who can take any touch to the house, but ever since tight end Antonio Gates hung up his cleats, he's needed someone who could be depended on... Read More
Keenan Allen Dominates Indy
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen ripped the Indy defense for eight receptions and 123 yards on Sunday, including an incredible touchdown catch where he fought off double coverage to haul in the ball. Allen was having a monster training camp before a mild ankle injury allowed him to rest for the last few... Read More
Justin Jackson Gashes Colts In Week 1
Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson was used as the change-of-pace back for Austin Ekeler in the team's first game of the season, and he seemed to fill those shoes without a problem. Jackson racked up 57 yards on just six carries, averaging 9.5 YPC, and it seemed like he never got touched until... Read More
Austin Ekeler Stars In Week 1 Win
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler looked like a star in the making in the team's Week 1 win over the Colts. Concerns about Ekeler being able to handle being the feature back seemed blown out of proportion as Ekeler rushed the ball 12 times for 58 yards and totaled another 96 yards on... Read More
Philip Rivers Throws For 333 Yards In OT Win
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers completed 73.5% of his passes in Week 1 to lead the Chargers to a win over the Colts in overtime. Rivers finished with 333 yards, three TDs, and one interception in a game that was a lot closer than expected. Rivers was slinging the ball all around the field,... Read More
Jason Myers Drills Three Extra Points In Win
Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers wasn't put in any high-pressure game-winning field goal situations during the team's Week 1 win against Cincinnati, but his perfect day on extra points proved to be critical since the team only squeaked out the win by one point. The former Pro Bowler should get plenty of opportunities with the... Read More
Tyler Lockett Catches One Pass, Wins Game
Perhaps he didn't truly "win" the entire game for the team, but Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett did score the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Lockett was silent for the entire game until he got behind the defense late in Seattle's Week 1 game, and quarterback Russell... Read More
D.K. Metcalf Fantastic In Debut
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf certainly lived up to all the hype in his first NFL game. Metcalf led the Seahawks by hauling in 89 yards on four receptions including two very nifty grabs that set up critical touchdowns. Metcalf was mostly considered a workout warrior after his incredible NFL Combine performance this spring,... Read More
Rashaad Penny Sees Minimal Action
Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny made some appearances as a change-of-pace back on Sunday, but he didn't change the pace in any way. Instead, Penny rushed for an average of 3.0 YPC by totaling 18 yards on six carries (starter Chris Carson also averaged 3.0 YPC), and he wasn't targeted a single time through... Read More
Chris Carson Scores Two TDs Against Cincy
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson struggled mightily on the ground for the majority of the team's Week 1 win against the Bengals, but he showed that the coaching staff's new passing plans have some real potential. Carson would finish with 46 yards and a score on the ground, but it took one big run... Read More
Russell Wilson Throws For Two Touchdowns
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson posted another solid day in the team's Week 1 win against the Bengals. Wilson was accurate but unspectacular as he completed 70% of his passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns and zero interceptions. The offense in general was terrible at the start of the game, but in true Seahawks... Read More
Quinton Jefferson, D-Line Shine For Seattle
Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson easily had his best game as a member of the team on Sunday when he racked up two sacks, three QB hits, and two pass deflections in Seattle's win against Cincy. Jefferson came up huge in big situations, deflecting one of those passes on a critical third down. His... Read More
Jaron Brown A Likely Red-Zone Target
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown may or may not see a lot of action in most weeks, but with a mixture of injuries and youth highlighting Seattle's receiving corps in Week 1, Brown has a good chance for some red-zone opportunities. Though Brown only caught 14 passes last season, five of those were for... Read More
Tyler Lockett Could Be Huge In Week 1
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is now officially the team's No. 1 receiver and the guys behind him are young, injured or both, and he looked like he was in an entirely different league than the defenders he got paired against in the preseason. Quarterback Russell Wilson and Lockett seem like they are perfectly aligned.... Read More
C.J. Prosise Could Rock Week 1
Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise is actually healthy! At least, momentarily. He's been scratched on a game day morning before, but for now, he may finally get a crack at the field. Prosise has been one of the most injured players in the league for the last couple years, and it's been a serious... Read More
