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Aron Baynes (C, PHO) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 5% of leagues ANALYSIS: With Suns second-year center Deandre Ayton suspended for 25 games, Phoenix has turned to former Celtics big man Aron Baynes to man the starting center role. And so far, Baynes is doing a good job with that role. In two starts since Ayton's... Read More
Elfrid Payton (PG, NYK) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add In 12-Team Leagues OWNED IN: 30% of leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Knicks began their season without a starting point guard, giving shooting guard Allonzo Trier the start at the one. It didn't take long for the team to decide that maybe they did need a point guard, though, and with Dennis... Read More
Darren Fells Catches Pair Of Touchdowns
Houston Texans tight end Darren Fells caught all six of his targets in Sunday's win over the Oakland Raiders, finishing with 58 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Fells now has five touchdown receptions this season, making this the most productive season of his career from a scoring perspective. If you need a tight end... Read More
DeAndre Hopkins Quietly Has Strong Day
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins put up fantasy points steadily in Sunday's win over the Raiders. Hopkins didn't find the end zone, but he caught 11 passes for 109 yards. With Will Fuller out, Hopkins had double the targets of anyone else on the Texans team. After a slow start to the year, Hopkins... Read More
Duke Johnson Has Touchdown Reception
Houston Texans running back Duke Johnson had just three carries for one yard in Sunday's win over the Oakland Raiders, but he made an impact in the passing game, catching four passes for 33 yards and a touchdown. Johnson's lack of rushing usage is concerning, and while he's got value in PPR leagues due to... Read More
Carlos Hyde Solid Against Raiders
Houston Texans running back Carlos Hyde carried the ball 19 times for 83 yards in Sunday's win over the Oakland Raiders. He didn't have a reception. With Duke Johnson having just three carries, it's clear that this is Hyde's backfield. He's not the world's best runner and isn't the kind of back who breaks off... Read More
Deshaun Watson Throws Three Touchdowns Against Oakland
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns -- including a go-ahead score to tight end Darren Fells after Watson was kicked in the eye while avoiding a sack -- in Sunday's win over the Oakland Raiders. Watson was 27-for-39 passing and also added 46 rushing yards on 10 carries. While... Read More
Keelan Cole Catches Touchdown In Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught two passes for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the New York Jets. It was the second week in a row that Cole has scored, but his role has been so small this year that even touchdowns in consecutive weeks don't make him a fantasy... Read More
D.J. Chark Finds End Zone In Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark led the Jaguars in targets and receptions in Sunday's win over the New York Jets, catching six of his 12 targets for 79 yards and a score. It was Chark's first touchdown since Week 5 and his second double-digit target game of the year. If Dede Westbrook (shoulder) is... Read More
Chris Conley Has Big Day Against Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley caught four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the New York Jets, taking advantage of Dede Westbrook (shoulder) leaving the game early. Conley as Jacksonville's number-two receiver is an intriguing fantasy option in Week 9 against the Texans, though if Westbrook returns, Conley will... Read More
Leonard Fournette Quiet Aside From 66-Yard Carry
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run in the first quarter of Jacksonville's Week 8 win over the New York Jets, but Fournette ended up finishing with just 76 rushing yards on 19 carries, which means his other 18 carries went for a total of just 10 yards. Fournette did add seven... Read More
Gardner Minshew Throws For Three Touchdowns
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew didn't have a great matchup against the Jets in Week 8, but the rookie shook off his recent struggles in Jacksonville's 29-15 win. Minshew was 22-for-34 passing the ball, finishing with 279 yards and three touchdowns. He also added 28 rushing yards on eight carries. Minshew had gone two games... Read More
Christian Kirk Expected To Play Against Saints
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (ankle) is expected to play against the Saints on Sunday. Kirk hasn't been on the field since Week 4, but over the first three games of the season, Kirk was targeted 32 times. Operating as Kyler Murray's number-two option, Kirk could be ready to break out, though the Saints... Read More
Keenan Allen "Not Optimistic" About Week 8 Status
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will test out his hamstring in pre-game warmups, but Allen is reportedly not optimistic about his chances to be a go on Sunday against the Bears. If Allen plays, expect him to be on a snap count and produce less than fantasy owners are used to. If he... Read More
Davante Adams Not Expected To Play Against Chiefs
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams should return in Week 9 against the Chargers, but for now he's expected to miss another game when the Packers face the Chiefs on Sunday night. With Adams out, you're basically taking a shot in the dark when it comes to determining which Packers receivers are worth playing... Read More
Dede Westbrook Expected To Play Against Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook (shoulder/neck) is expected to play Sunday against the New York Jets. While the Jets have been near the middle of the league against the pass this year, Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew has failed to complete 50 percent of his passes for two consecutive games. The Jaguars passing attack isn't... Read More
Josh Jacobs, Tyrell Williams Expected To Play
When the Oakland Raiders face the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Raiders are expected to have running back Josh Jacobs (shoulder) ready to go and to have wide receiver Tyrell Williams (foot) return to the field. Jacobs remains a must start option, but Williams is the interesting one here. If he has a full workload... Read More
Bears Plan To Run David Montgomery, Others More
The Chicago Bears and head coach Matt Nagy are reportedly unhappy with how few run plays Nagy has been calling, with Nagy vowing to run the ball more on Sunday when the Bears face the Chargers. Rookie David Montgomery should be the main beneficiary of this, and while confidence in Montgomery is fairly low at... Read More
Texans Defense Will Be Without Bradley Roby
The Houston Texans Defense will be missing one of their top cornerbacks again in Week 8, as Bradley Roby (hamstring) is out again for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Though the Texans traded for former Raider Gareon Conley, Roby's absence is a big blow to this defense. Expect a strong performance from Raiders quarterback Derek... Read More
Patrick Mahomes Has Good Chance Of Returning Week 10
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is out Sunday against the Packers and will likely miss Week 9's meeting with the Vikings, but the team is optimistic that Mahomes will be back for a Week 10 meeting with the Titans. Matt Moore will quarterback the team until then, which lowers the ceiling of what... Read More
Alvin Kamara Out For Week 8
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (ankle) will miss Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. Just like last week, expect a heavy dose of Latavius Murray in this one against a Cardinals Defense that has struggled at times this year. Quarterback Drew Brees (thumb) is back, so the Saints offense will likely be firing... Read More
David Johnson Out For Next Two Games
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson (ankle) will miss Sunday's meeting with the Saints and is expected to miss Thursday's game against the 49ers as well. Johnson had just one touch in Week 7 before exiting and ceding the way for second-year back Chase Edmonds, who had a huge game. Edmonds is now a must... Read More
Chris Conley Isn't Fantasy Option
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Chris Conley was targeted eight times in Week 7, catching three passes for 83 yards. But between Week 3 and Week 6, Conley had a combined four receptions for 73 yards, and one strong week doesn't change the fact that Conley is the fourth option on a team that doesn't pass... Read More
D.J. Chark Has Risk In Week 8
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark finished third on the team in targets in Week 7, a potential sign that his role as the team's top receiver is being threatened by Dede Westbrook. Chark's been a solid fantasy option this year because he's scored five touchdowns, but he's also finished with under 50 receiving yards... Read More
Dede Westbrook Is Back To Being Solid Fantasy Option
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook got off to a slow start this year, but he's been targeted at least eight times in three straight games and is coming off his first 100-yard outing of the season. While the Jets are better against the pass than against the run, Westbrook's volume makes him a fine... Read More
Leonard Fournette Primed For Big Game
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is set to have a strong game on Sunday when the Jaguars host the New York Jets. The Jets allow the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs but have done a pretty good job against passing games, which sets Fournette up for a heavy workload. The... Read More
Gardner Minshew Doesn't Have Great Matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew isn't a great option in single-quarterback leagues in Week 8 when the Jaguars face the New York Jets. New York allows the 13th-fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and held Tom Brady to just one touchdown pass in Week 7. Minshew has just one passing touchdown over the past two... Read More
Jarrett Allen Grabs 11 Boards
Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen had 11 rebounds in Friday's win over the New York Knicks, but he continues to struggle offensively. Allen had four points on 2-for-6 shooting, and has looked lost in the paint on the offensive end this season. With backup center DeAndre Jordan showcasing his ability to finish lobs on Friday,... Read More
Spencer Dinwiddie Has 20 Points Off Bench
Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie hasn't seen his role affected too much by Brooklyn's addition of point guard Kyrie Irving. Dinwiddie has taken double-digit shot attempts in each game this year and against the Knicks on Friday, Dinwiddie was 5-for-1 from the field for 20 points. He sunk eight free throws and added five assists.... Read More
Kyrie Irving's Strong Start Continues
It wasn't another 50-point game, but Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving was still the focal point offensively for the Nets on Friday as the team beat the New York Knicks. Irving put up 26 points on 8-for-19 shooting and added two rebounds and five assists. Irving should continue to lead the Nets in scoring... Read More
