49ers Defense Faces Possible Cornerback Shortage In Week 5

The San Francisco 49ers Defense has been a ramshackle group during 2020 due to injuries, which looks as if it’ll only continue heading into Week 5 versus Miami. Cornerback K’Waun Williams (knee) has been diagnosed with a knee sprain, which is likely to land him on injured reserve alongside Richard Sherman (calf). To extenuate how […]

Tyrod Taylor Remains Week-To-Week For Possible Week 5 Return

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor (chest, ribs) is still in a week-to-week injury situation, head coach Anthony Lynn confirmed Monday. Rookie Justin Herbert has splashed on the scene and looked the part of a starting QB, although he has gone 0-3 in his short time as the starter. Lynn said that he would need […]

Chiefs Defense Loses Chris Jones For Monday Night Tilt

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (groin) will be unavailable for Monday’s contest versus the Patriots after carrying a questionable designation into the contest due to a groin ailment. Jones had two sacks last week against Baltimore, giving him 3.5 through his first three games this year. His absence should pave the way for […]

Mike Evans Headlines Group Of Bucs Not Practicing Monday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (ankle) was one of multiple players to not practice Monday ahead of the team's quick turnaround with a meeting versus the Bears on Thursday. Joining Evans on the sidelines during practice were fellow receivers Chris Godwin (hamstring) and Scotty Miller (hip/groin), running backs Leonard Fournette (ankle) and LeSean […]

Lions Defense Will Have Desmond Trufant Back Sunday

Detroit Lions cornerback Desmond Trufant (hamstring) is expected back on the field for Sunday’s contest against New Orleans. Having been without Trufant for the past two weeks due to a hamstring ailment, Detroit’s defense should simultaneously get a boost from his return, while also not having to worry about covering All-Pro receiver Michael Thomas (ankle). […]

Tampa Bay Anticipates Having Scotty Miller Active Sunday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Scotty Miller (hip) is expected to take the field Sunday versus the Chargers after having logged a full practice Friday. Miller has combined for 10 catches and 167 receiving yards through his first three games, having seen his role grow exponentially under Tom Brady. With Chris Godwin (hamstring) unavailable, there […]

Kareem Hunt Expected To Be In Mix For Sunday

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (groin) is likely to play in Sunday’s contest versus the Cowboys. Hunt had been limited in practice throughout the week, but that won’t appear to be enough to keep him sidelined during what should be a high-scoring affair in Dallas. Having accrued receiving touchdowns in each of the past […]

Titans COVID-19 Outbreak Continues, Week 5 Game In Peril

The Tennessee Titans had two additional members of the organization test positive for COVID-19 as of Sunday morning, bringing the organization’s outbreak to 18 personnel having tested positive. With the team having continued to have positives come back, it puts their Week 5 matchup versus the Bills in jeopardy. The NFL has shown itself adaptable […]

Joe Mixon Likely To Take Field Sunday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (chest) gave some fantasy managers a scare when he was a late addition to the team’s injury report, but it appears that he is healthy enough to play Sunday against Jacksonville. Yet to find the end zone over the first three weeks of the year, Mixon is scuffling to […]

Dwayne Haskins Faces Crossroads Sunday In Starting QB Battle

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins could be in peril of losing his starting job should things go sideways during Sunday’s contest versus Baltimore. Haskins tossed three interceptions versus the Browns in Week 3, and with experienced signal caller Alex Smith and Kyle Allen ready behind him, Haskins will need to deliver a performance that […]

DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk Set To Be Available Sunday

Arizona Cardinals wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and Christian Kirk (groin) are both expected to be cleared to take the field Sunday against Carolina. Hopkins didn’t log much practice time during the week due to an ankle injury, while Kirk is looking to return after being out of the equation Week 3 due to a […]

Saints-Lions Will Play Sunday After Additional COVID-19 Testing

The New Orleans Saints were reported to have had a player test positive for COVID-19 prior to Sunday’s contest versus Detroit, putting the game in peril. But after additional testing, that player was revealed to have come back negative for the virus, allowing the Saints and Lions to take the field as scheduled for a […]

Tyler Stephenson, Jose Garcia Have Chance To Make Club In 2021

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson and shortstop Jose Garcia both played integral roles in helping the club reach the postseason down the stretch in 2020, with president of baseball operations Dick Williams confirming Friday that the duo “belong on a big league field.” Stephenson, the club’s No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, and Garcia, No. […]

Cincinnati Expects Nick Castellanos To Return In 2021

Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations Dick Williams said Friday that he does not expect outfielder Nick Castellanos to exercise the opt-out in his contract, which would allow him to forgo the three years and $48 million remaining on his current deal. Castellanos has a unique deal that offers him the chance to opt out […]

Alex Bregman A Risky DFS Play After Struggles Against A’s

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be one of the premier DFS targets during the ALDS, which is set to begin Monday. He faces off against an Oakland pitching staff that held him to a slash line of .095/.174/.143 in 23 plate appearances during the regular season. Granted, being on a downturn against the […]

Dustin Pedroia Not A Fantasy Commodity Come 2021

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is under contract for the 2021 season and would presumably have a clear path to everyday playing time at second base. But persistent knee troubles have limited him to just nine games over the last three seasons combined, and it’s not believed that he will play again. […]

Mike Clevinger, Dinelson Lamet Play Catch Friday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitchers Mike Clevinger (biceps) and Dinelson Lamet (biceps) both played catch Friday morning ahead of the team’s do-or-die Game 3 of the wild-card series against St. Louis. Neither starter is on the club’s roster, which has severely hampered the pitching staff, but when asked about the availability for either should the […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Likely To Start Game 1 Or 2 Of ALDS

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. wasn’t utilized during the club’s wild-card series victory over Minnesota, having last pitched last Saturday. Despite that, manager Dusty Baker alluded to the fact that McCullers could be tabbed to pitch either Game 1 or 2 of the ALDS versus Oakland. In his lone start against the A’s […]

Spencer Torkelson Tops Prospect Group At Instructional League

Detroit Tigers first/third baseman Spencer Torkelson is the top name among a group of the club’s prospects that will report to Florida for an instructional league for further development. The No. 1 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft out of Arizona State, Torkelson has already vaulted up the ranks to be chosen as the club’s […]

Craig Stammen Serves As Opener For Game 3 Friday

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Craig Stammen will open Game 3 of Friday’s wild-card series versus St. Louis. Stammen hasn’t made a start since Aug. 4, 2010, a healthy indicator that he won’t be long for Friday’s contest, with the Padres slated to have an “all hands on deck” approach. The longest that Stammen has […]

J.T. Realmuto Heads Into Free Agency Coming Off Career Year

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was the majors’ preeminent offensive catcher during 2020, posting career highs in on-base percentage (.349), slugging percentage (.491) and OPS (.840). He is set to hit free agency for the first time, and considering his defensive acumen in addition to his slugging prowess, he is sure to be a hot […]

Bo Bichette Ascends Into Top-Tier Asset Ahead Of 2021

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette was limited to just 29 regular-season games in 2020 due to a knee injury, but that hasn’t stopped him from pouring on the production and moving himself significantly up draft boards ahead of next season. With 15 extra-base hits and four stolen bases this year, Bichette’s blend of average […]

Charlie Blackmon Fades To Finish After Flirting With .400 Average

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon was the talk of the majors for a stretch during 2020 when his batting average sat above .400 as late into the season as Aug. 23. But after a September in which he slashed just .230/.297/.356, Blackmon finished the year with his lowest OPS (.804) since 2015. As can be […]

Eugenio Suarez Has Production Capped By Short Season

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez mashed 49 home runs in 2019 and became one of the premier hot-corner fantasy options leading into this season. But the shortened nature of this season didn’t allow Suarez’s bat to heat up, much like it did the year before. Prior to the All-Star break in ‘19, Suarez had […]

Ketel Marte Makes Elite Contact In 2020

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte stepped into an elite tier of contact during the 2020 campaign, finishing in the 99th percentile of strikeout rate (10.8%) and 98th percentile of whiff rate (14.1%). Unfortunately, that did not lend itself to another top-five MVP finish, as the .732 OPS that Marte produced was his lowest mark […]

Pete Alonso Heads Into 2021 As Premium Home Run Option

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was unable to rekindle the same magic in 2020 that he delivered during his rookie year in 2019, but that didn’t stop him from being a key fantasy contributor. Having mashed 16 home runs in 57 games, Alonso was on pace for a 45-46 home run year had […]

J.D. Martinez Likely To See Stock Dip Ahead Of 2021

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez entered 2020 as one of the most consistent power bats in the game, but after a drastic downturn in production during the abbreviated ‘20 campaign, he’s likely to fall around the 50-60 mark in rankings for next season. Where there lies upside in Martinez is in his past […]

Sean Doolittle Posts Message To D.C. Before Free Agency

Washington Nationals left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle put together a message on Twitter ahead of his impending free agency, thanking fans for their support during his time with the organization. Doolittle battled through injuries in 2020 to post a 5.87 ERA in 11 appearances, losing his closer’s gig early on in the year. But during his […]

Austin Meadows Ramps Up Intensity In Comeback Attempt

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows (oblique) has been sidelined since Sept. 17 due to a strained left oblique, but as of Friday, he has been able to run the bases and increase his baseball activity. There remains hope that the Rays could include Meadows on their ALDS roster against the Yankees, with the series […]

Whit Merrifield Eyes Continued Positional Flexibility Come 2021

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield has become a top-tier fantasy asset primarily due to his hitting skills, but his positional flexibility certainly hasn’t hurt either. Merrifield said that heading into 2021, he was open to continue moving around the field after starting at four different spots (second base and all three outfield spots) […]