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Corey Davis, Adam Humphries Officially Out For Tuesday
Tennessee Titans wide receivers Corey Davis and Adam Humphries have both been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest after having tested positive for COVID-19. Both are currently on the COVID-19 reserve list and were not activated in time for kickoff, putting the onus at receiver on A.J. Brown, with Cody Hollister, Kalif Raymond and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine all expected […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoZack Moss Will Miss Tuesday’s Game With Toe Injury
Buffalo Bills rookie running back Zack Moss (toe) has been ruled out for Tuesday’s contest against the Titans, paving the way for Devin Singletary to be the primary bell-cow runner coming out of the backfield. Moss’ absence marks his third straight game on the sidelines, with Buffalo opting to play it safe with the rookie […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Hogan Lands On Injured Reserve With Ankle Injury
New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) has been placed on Injured Reserve as of Tuesday after being diagnosed with a high ankle sprain after being carted off the field Sunday versus Arizona. Josh Malone was added to the team’s practice squad and could be a weapon at wideout Sunday versus Miami if he’s […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBills Defense Loses Tre’Davious White For Tuesday’s Game
The Buffalo Bills Defense will not have cornerback Tre’Davious White (back) active for Tuesday’s game against the Titans. With White unavailable, expect Taron Johnson to be his primary fill-in at the corner slot. For those fantasy managers that rolled the dice on the Bills’ defense in season-long formats, the loss of White is certainly a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJohn Brown Ruled Out For Tuesday’s Contest
Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown (calf) will miss Tuesday’s game against Tennessee, marking his first absence of the season. Brown has been hampered by a calf injury, with Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley likely to see larger roles in the passing game with Brown out of the mix. After seeing 10 targets in Week […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoFanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (10/13/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
For those who have not been scared off by FanDuel’s live scoring bungle, the two-game Championship Series extravaganza returns Tuesday. Not surprisingly, Monday featured a bushel of key home runs, and the nature of FD’s scoring means that isolating those bats moving forward will be paramount. Whether you’re aiming for roster variance or a last-minute […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJacksonville Releases Stephen Hauschka After Rough Week 5
The Jacksonville Jaguars released kicker Stephen Hauschka on Monday after he missed both field-goal attempts that he had in Sunday’s loss to Houston. The team brought in Jon Brown as their new kicker, marking the fifth different kicker that will start for the Jaguars this season. Having been a full-time kicker since 2011 with Seattle […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoIndianapolis Sticks With Philip Rivers As Starting QB For Week 6
Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich confirmed Monday that Philip Rivers would remain the team’s starting quarterback moving forward after a rocky performance Sunday against Cleveland. The question of Rivers’ removal exists primarily due to the presence of Jacoby Brissett as his backup, who had previously served as the organization’s starter in 2017 and ‘19. […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChristian McCaffrey Undergoes Tests On Injured Ankle
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (ankle) is working his way back from a high ankle sprain and is set to undergo a series of tests on the injury throughout the week in an attempt to gauge his health status. McCaffrey has been sidelined since Week 2, with Mike Davis taking over full-time duties in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChris Hogan Receives High Ankle Sprain Diagnosis
New York Jets wide receiver Chris Hogan (ankle) was carted off the field Sunday against Arizona, but the good news coming out of Monday is that he only sustained a high ankle sprain. The Jets have not announced a timetable for when Hogan may return to the mix, but it’s unquestionably a positive outcome after […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoByron Cowart Lands On COVID-19 List Monday
New England Patriots defensive tackle Byron Cowart was placed on the COVID-19 list on Monday, further weakening the Patriots Defense ahead of its matchup against Denver next Sunday. Having started each of the team’s first four games despite playing fewer than 50 percent of the snaps in any contest, Cowart combined for eight tackles in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTexans Defense Loses Benardrick McKinney For Season
Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2020 season after sustaining a shoulder injury that will require surgery. His loss is another blow to a defensive unit that has scuffled in producing takeaways this season. With McKinney having missed the team’s Week 5 game against Jacksonville, Tyrell […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRichard Sherman Unlikely To Return For 49ers Defense In Week 6
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) was initially slated to return for next Sunday’s matchup against the Rams, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Sherman sustained “some setbacks,” further pushing his return date back. Sherman played in just the team’s Week 1 contest before being placed on injured reserve due to a […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSaints Defense Gets Marshon Lattimore, Marcus Davenport Back
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and defensive end Marcus Davenport (elbow, toe) will play in Monday’s contest against the Chargers. Lattimore is returning to the mix after missing last week’s game due to a hamstring injury, while Davenport is slated to make his season debut. A Pro Bowl selection last season, Lattimore has […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoSam Darnold Throws Monday, Status Unknown For Week 6
New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (shoulder) was able to throw with his injured shoulder Monday, although whether or not he can return for the team’s Week 6 matchup versus Miami remains up in the air. Darnold mentioned that he was feeling much better after missing Sunday’s outing against Arizona, which saw Joe Flacco take […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJared Cook Makes His Return To The Field Monday
New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook (groin) has been cleared to take the field Monday against the Chargers, marking his first action since Week 3. Having undergone a career revival over the past two years, Cook has averaged just five targets per game in his first three outings, having been affected by the team's […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMike Williams Returns Against Saints On Monday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (hamstring) has been deemed active for Monday’s contest versus New Orleans. Williams last suited up Week 3 due to a hamstring injury, with his return presenting rookie quarterback Justin Herbert with yet another weapon in the passing game. Williams’ fantasy outlook has slid since a nine-target Week 1 […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoChargers Defense Gets Joey Bosa For Monday
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (triceps) has been given the green light to suit up for Monday’s contest against the Saints after battling a myriad of injuries that previously put his status up in the air. Bosa has collected eight hits on the opposing quarterback and three sacks over his first four games, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoTyler Eifert Sustains Stinger Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) sustained a stinger, which forced him to exit Sunday’s contest versus Houston early. There is optimism that Eifert will be able to return to the field soon, a definite positive whenever discussing a neck ailment. Prior to his departure, Eifert saw a season-high seven targets, continuing to be […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDalvin Cook Appears To Have Avoided Major Injury
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (groin) departed Sunday’s contest against Seattle early due to a groin injury, but after getting an MRI on Monday, “he’s good,” a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Prior to his departure, Cook rushed for a touchdown in his fifth consecutive game, giving him a score in […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDwayne Haskins Jr. To Be Inactive For Week 5
Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. not only won’t be starting Sunday’s contest against Los Angeles, he’ll be inactive. Haskins will not even be inside the stadium for the game, which is slated to see Kyle Allen make his first start at the helm with Washington. Backing him up will be Alex Smith, who […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoZane Gonzalez Returns To Season-Long Relevance For Week 5
Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez will match up Sunday against a Jets team that is tied for allowing the second-most points to opposing kickers this season. Available in nearly 40 percent of ESPN season-long leagues, Gonzalez is an excellent upside play for those who don’t have a consistent kicker, or are eyeing a one-week wave […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoRams Defense An Advantageous Selection Sunday
The Los Angeles Rams Defense was going to be a solid play Sunday against Washington no matter who was under center due to the way that the team’s offense has scuffled this season, but with Kyle Allen making his first start for the team, their advantageous situation only increased. Allen showed flashes last year while […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoCam Newton On Track To Return As Starter Next Week
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (COVID-19) did not appear in line to play Monday versus Denver as he works his way back from a positive COVID-19 test. But in the wake of the decision to postpone the contest until next Sunday due to new COVID-19 positives within the Patriots’ organization, what once appeared to […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBrowns Defense Carries DFS Appeal Sunday
The Cleveland Browns Defense has gotten off to a strong start in 2020 when it comes to sacking the opposing quarterback, even if other areas have been lacking. With 11 sacks through its first four games, Cleveland has been able to somewhat offset its 31.5 points per game allowed average through constant pressure. Five of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoGreg Ward In Line To Be Primary WR Target Sunday
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward enjoyed a sharp uptick in fantasy appeal at the conclusion of 2019 due to the widespread injuries that turned him into the team’s top wideout. With Alshon Jeffery (foot), DeSean Jackson (hamstring), and Jalen Reagor (thumb) all sidelined Sunday versus Pittsburgh, Ward returns to WR1 status for the Eagles, […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoJerick McKinnon Drops Out Of RB2/Flex Contention Sunday
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon went from being a potential RB2/Flex option for Sunday’s game versus Miami to a likely bench commodity due to the likelihood of Raheem Mostert (knee) returning. McKinnon excelled in Mostert’s absence, having reeled off three consecutive games with a rushing touchdown. His production during that stretch will likely […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoDrew Lock In Line To Return Next Sunday
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (shoulder) was going to be a game-time decision for Monday’s contest versus the Patriots, but after the game was postponed until next Sunday, he is now in line to return as the team’s starter. Having sustained a strained right rotator cuff Week 2, Lock has ceded starting signal caller duties […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoBroncos-Patriots Postponed Monday, Moved To Next Sunday
The contest between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots that was scheduled for Monday has been postponed, with an expected date of play coming next Sunday in the wake of new positive COVID-19 tests for members of the Patriots’ organization. The Broncos had been slated to play Miami next Sunday, although the future of […]
Jesse Borek 4 years agoMarcus Peters, Jimmy Smith Get Green Light For Sunday
The Baltimore Ravens Defense will have the benefit of having both cornerbacks Marcus Peters (thigh) and Jimmy Smith (knee) available for Sunday’s contest against Cincinnati after both had questionable designations coming into the game. Peters figures to play a sizable role in defending the Bengals’ passing game, with Smith figuring to continue pitching in on […]
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