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Jaren Jackson Jr. Perfect From Field
Memphis Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. came off the bench in the Grizzlies preseason loss to the Rockets on Tuesday, going a perfect 6-for-6 from the field for 15 points while adding in three assists and three rebounds. He swiped a steal and hit his only attempt from three. The rookie is a popular […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoThe Tape Tells All - Breaking Down Keke Coutee's Week 4 Performance
Welcome back to the column formerly known as "Tape Don't Lie" but now not called that because it turns out that name was already being used elsewhere. Oops! Today, let's talk about Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee, who finally made his long-awaited debut on Sunday after missing the first few weeks of the […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoAntonio Callaway (WR, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Josh Gordon gone and Baker Mayfield installed as the new quarterback, opportunities exist for rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway to make an impact with the Cleveland Browns. Callaway, who ranks in the 92nd percentile of wide receivers in 40-yard dash speed, was […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoNick Chubb (RB, CLE) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At the start of the 2018 season, it looked like Cleveland Browns rookie running back Nick Chubb had found himself in a backfield that wasn't big enough for him to break out of, with veteran Carlos Hyde operating as the main rusher and […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoBlake Bortles (QB, JAX) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite his less than stellar reputation in the NFL, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has long been a solid fantasy football option with an ownership lower than it should be. He's shown himself to be capable of putting up top-tier fantasy numbers in […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoLeonard Fournette Ineffective Before Exiting
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette's return from a hamstring injury didn't end well for the second-year back, who exited the game after re-aggravating the injury. Fournette carried the ball 11 times for 30 yards while also adding a five yard reception during his time on the field. His status for Week 5 should be […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDonte Moncrief Catches Touchdown Against Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief caught all five of his targets against the Jets on Sunday, finishing with 109 yards and a touchdown. Moncrief tied Keelan Cole for the most snaps by a Jaguars receiver and seems to have taken on a sizable enough load at this point to consider his increased usage a […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDede Westbrook Impressive Against Jets
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook showed off the potential that made him a Heisman candidate in college on Sunday against the Jets, turning a team-high 13 targets into a nine-catch, 130-yard receiving day. He also added 11 yards on one carry. With the team's nominal number one receiver, Keelan Cole, only targeted three times, […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoT.J. Yeldon Scores Pair Of Touchdowns
Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon once again found himself thrust into a key role when Leonard Fournette exited Sunday's meeting with the Jets with hamstring issues. Yeldon responded by finding the end zone twice, once on the ground and once through the air, finishing with 52 rushing yards on 18 carries and 48 receiving […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoBlake Bortles Strong In Week 4
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles threw for 388 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception on 29-for-38 passing in Sunday's victory over the New York Jets. He added 28 rushing yards. Despite the matchup looking tough on paper for Jacksonville, Bortles was accurate against a Jets defense that had looked good through three weeks. Fantasy owners […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKeke Coutee Impressive In Debut
After missing the first three weeks of the season with a hamstring issue, Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee made his debut against the Colts on Sunday. Coutee was targeted 15 times, catching 11 passes for 109 yards while also losing two yards on two carries. Coutee will be a popular waiver wire add […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoWill Fuller Catches Touchdown, Leaves Game Early
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller left Sunday's game against the Colts with a flare up of the hamstring issue that had kept him out of the preseason and of Week 1, but not before he caught another touchdown from quarterback Deshaun Watson. Fuller ended the game with four catches for 49 yards and the […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDeAndre Hopkins Dominant In Week 4
Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was a major force in Houston's overtime victory against the Indianapolis Colts, grabbing 10 passes for 169 yards and a touchdown. Sunday was a reminder of how dominant the Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins connection can be and a possible sign of things to come in an offense that […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoLamar Miller With Another Forgettable Outing
Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller had another mediocre game in Sunday's victory over the Colts, carrying the ball 14 times for 49 yards. He wasn't targeted in the passing game. The more concerning issue for Miller was that teammate Alfred Blue saw 13 carries as the Texans inch closer towards a full running back […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoDeshaun Watson Has Strong Week 4
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 375 yards on 29-for-42 passing in Sunday's overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The second-year passer threw for a pair of touchdowns and was picked off once. Watson also added in a rushing touchdown, gaining 41 rushing yards on six carries. Watson looked much more like the player […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoChris Carson Inactive For Week 4
Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson (hip) is inactive for Sunday's meeting with Arizona. With Carson being ruled out so close to game time, it appears likely he'll play in Week 5 against the Rams. For now, though, expect Rashaad Penny to see an increase in touches, making him a solid replacement for fantasy owners […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoLeonard Fournette Leaves Game With Hamstring Issue
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is questionable to return to Jacksonville's Week 4 game against the Jets with hamstring tightness. Fournette's hamstring kept him out for Week 2 and Week 3 and he looked to be healthy entering this week, but the issues continue. This hamstring could be an issue often this season for […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoRyan Fitzpatrick Expected To Start
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been tight-lipped about who would be the team's starting quarterback this week with Jameis Winston back from suspension, but Ryan Fitzpatrick -- coming off three consecutive 400-yard performances -- is warming up with the team's starting center and is expected to start against the Bears. It's a tough matchup for […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKalen Ballage Active For First Time
The Miami Dolphins have made rookie running back Kalen Ballage active for the first time this season ahead of Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. While it's not clear what this means, with Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore failing to make a huge impression thus far, there could be room for Ballage as the […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoBrice Butler Active, Terrance Williams Inactive
The Dallas Cowboys are making wide receiver Brice Butler active for Sunday's meeting with the Lions and deactivating wide receiver Terrance Williams. While the move has no impact in most leagues, anyone in deep leagues who had been holding onto Williams in hopes he emerged from the muck that is the Dallas receiving corp can […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoGolden Tate Active For Week 4
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (hip) will play against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Against a Cowboys defense that has defended the pass well in 2018 and with two other strong receiving options in Detroit, Tate lacks his usual upside this week, but he's still a flex option in most formats.
Justin Carter 6 years agoCorey Clement Inactive In Week 4
Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement (quad) won't play against the Titans in Week 4. With Clement and Darren Sproles both out and Jay Ajayi (back) likely limited, expect the Eagles to try to pass the ball against Tennessee this week and for running back Wendell Smallwood to see a handful of carries.
Justin Carter 6 years agoRandall Cobb Inactive For Week 4
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring) will not play in Week 4 against Buffalo. This means an uptick in targets for wide receiver Geronimo Allison, who is now a strong flex option against an exploitable Bills defense. Cobb owners should monitor the situation throughout the week to see what Cobb's Week 5 availability […]
Justin Carter 6 years ago49ers Plan To Stick With CJ Beathard, Won't Trade For Quarterback
The San Francisco 49ers plan to stick with CJ Beathard as their starting quarterback and won't pursue a trade for a veteran starter, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Fantasy owners shouldn't have much interest in Beathard at this point, but the reports do mean that owners in two-quarterback leagues should be able to take a […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoSam Bradford Inactive For Week 4
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford will officially go from starter to third-string this week, with the Cardinals choosing to make Bradford an inactive against the Seahawks. With Mike Glennon now standing between Bradford and the starting job should current starter Josh Rosen end up missing time with an injury, Bradford can safely be dropped in […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoLeonard Fournette Expected to Play In Week 4
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is expected to play in Week 4 against the New York Jets after missing the past two games with a hamstring injury. Fournette's workload for Sunday is unclear, but the Jets have been a decent team against the run this season, which makes starting Fournette a difficult decision to […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoRonald Jones II Active For Week 4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II is active for the first time this season for Tampa's Week 4 meeting with Chicago. Jones II had been a healthy scratch for the team's first three games, but Peyton Barber hasn't played as well as the Buccaneers had hoped, opening the door for Jones. Don't expect […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoAlshon Jeffery Will Play Against Titans
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery will play Sunday against the Titans barring any last minute issues from a virus that has kept him out of practice this week, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports. Jeffery has missed the first three games of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery; his return to the field will give […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoKevin Durant Has Strong Night Against Minnesota
Golden State Warriors small forward Kevin Durant scored 16 points in just 19 minutes in his team's preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Durant was 6-for-9 from the field and also added in four rebounds and three assists. He's a top fantasy option this season who should be taken within the first five […]
Justin Carter 6 years agoJordan Bell Looks Good In Preseason Opener
Golden State Warriors power forward/center Jordan Bell is expected to see a lot of playing time at the five until DeMarcus Cousins (Achilles) returns later in the season. In Saturday's preseason opener, the second-year player scored 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds. It was a nice outing for Bell -- who outperformed […]
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