David Njoku A TE2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku will open the 2022 season with a road matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. The Browns cut Austin Hooper in the offseason, allowing Njoku to ascend to the clear-cut No. 1 tight end role in town. Njoku is an explosive player and turned in some big games […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones A Low-End Flex In Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones kicks off his 2022 season with a road matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Peoples-Jones opens the season as the No. 2 receiver in Cleveland behind only Amari Cooper. The explosive third-year receiver had some big games in 2021 but he is not a recommended fantasy option […]

Amari Cooper A WR3 In Season Opener

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper will debut for his new team against the Carolina Panthers on the road in Week 1. Cooper was acquired by Cleveland in an offseason trade and immediately upgraded the receiving corps for the Browns. He should see a large target share against the Panthers in Week 1, although it's […]

Kareem Hunt A Flex Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will kick off his 2022 season with a road matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Hunt angled for a trade during training camp but the Browns opted to keep the talented runner as their main third-down running back, meaning he will return to a backup role behind […]

Nick Chubb A Solid Play In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb will open his 2022 campaign with a road matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Chubb returns as the lead back in a run-focused Cleveland offense that should continue to lean on the running game over the first 11 games of the year while Deshaun Watson is suspended. […]

Jacoby Brissett A Low-End QB In Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett will debut for his new team against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. As the starting quarterback for the Browns while Deshaun Watson is suspended, Brissett steps into a good situation and an established offensive system in Cleveland. That being said, he has shown limited upside in his multiple stops […]

Is Zach Ertz Injured or Healthy? Is Ertz Playing in Week 1 and Should You Start Him?

In 2021, tight end Zach Ertz was productive after he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals from the Philadelphia Eagles, catching 56 passes for 574 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games with his new team. Things have not been quite as smooth for Ertz in training camp in 2022 as he gets ready to […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Left Off Injury Report Monday

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. was not listed on the initial injury report for Thursday night's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Henderson missed some time earlier in camp with an undisclosed soft-tissue injury, but he was able to return to practice last week. The veteran running back will join Cam Akers in […]

Cam Akers Not On Injury Report

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers was not listed on the injury report for Thursday night's matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Akers missed some time in August with an undisclosed injury but he will be on the field for the Week 1 season opener. The veteran running back's absence on the injury report is […]

Matthew Stafford Not Listed On Injury Report Monday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) was not listed on his team's initial injury report for Thursday night's game against the Buffalo Bills. Stafford's right elbow has been in the news lately as a report broke that he may have to play through elbow pain all season. That being said, Stafford's lack of inclusion […]

Van Jefferson Misses Practice Monday

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) missed practice on Monday as his team gets set to take on the Buffalo Bills in Week 1's Thursday Night Football game. Jefferson had surgery on his knee early in camp and has been working his way back ever since the procedure. It is looking unlikely that […]

David Bakhtiari Says He Will Play Week 1

Green Bay Packers left tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) told reporters that he is on track to play in his team's Week 1 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Bakhtiari originally tore his ACL back in December 2020 and played in only one game in 2021. The All-Pro tackle's potential return would be a big boost for […]

Kenneth Walker III Gets Some Work In On Monday

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) got some work in on Monday as his team gears up to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 1's Monday Night Football game. Walker had hernia surgery in the middle of August in what the team called a "minor procedure". The rookie still has a shot […]

Rondale Moore Doing Better, Hopeful For Sunday

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore (undisclosed) is reportedly doing better and did more in practice on Monday than he had in previous sessions. Moore is dealing with an unknown injury that has held him out of action of late, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury is reportedly "hopeful" that Moore will be able to play […]

Is Darren Waller Injured? Will Waller Be Ready By Week 1? Where Should I Draft Waller?

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has established himself as one of the top fantasy tight ends over the past three seasons. Even in a down year in 2021, He finished as the No. 17 TE in PPR scoring. Waller dealt with assorted injuries, which limited him to just 11 games last year, which […]

Andrew Heaney Will Not Start Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Andrew Heaney will not make his scheduled start against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. The Dodgers have yet to give an explanation as to why Heaney won't take the mound, nor have they announced who will be Sunday's starter in place of Heaney. The 31-year-old has made 10 starts in […]

Nick Pivetta Leaves Friday's Start Early

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta left his Friday start against the Texas Rangers with a left calf contusion. Pivetta allowed one run on four hits over three innings while striking out two and walking two before the injury. He suffered the injury while making a play in the field in the third inning and […]

Tyler Glasnow To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Glasnow hasn't pitched in an MLB game since the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he is trending towards possibly making a return to the field by the end of the current season. His […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Leaves Friday's Game Early

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes left Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with left shoulder discomfort. Hayes received treatment from the medical staff after the injury and can be considered day-to-day for the time being. He went 0-for-2 in the game before he was replaced in the lineup by Kevin Newman. Hayes injured […]

Andrew Benintendi Leaves Friday's Game With Wrist Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Andrew Benintendi left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with a wrist injury. Benintendi injured his right wrist and will head off for X-rays, according to the Yankees' official Twitter account. The veteran outfielder went 1-for-1 with a double in the game before he was replaced in the lineup by […]

Salvador Perez Leaves After Hit By Pitch

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) was removed from Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers after he was hit by a pitch. Perez went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he took a 93 mph fastball off of his hand during the sixth inning. He was replaced at catcher by Sebastian Rivero. Look for the […]

Yordan Alvarez Scratched With Hand Discomfort

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was scratched from Friday's lineup with hand discomfort. The Astros will insert rookie Yainer Diaz into Alvarez's spot as the DH after the former was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the week. Alvarez has now missed the past four games with the hand issue, but he can still be considered […]

Zack Wheeler Still Experiencing Elbow Soreness

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (elbow) will take about a week off from throwing after he experienced renewed soreness in his right elbow. Wheeler went for an MRI which showed no structural damage, but the team will have him wait until next week before he begins throwing again. The veteran hurler was originally planning to […]

Byron Buxton Unlikely To Join Twins On Road Trip

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is likely to continue to rehab at home instead of joining the team for their upcoming road trip. Buxton has been sidelined with a strained right hip since August 23. Buxton will not be with the Twins when they embark on their road trip but there is the possibility […]

Rowdy Tellez Leaves Monday's Game Early

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez left Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right knee discomfort. Tellez left the game after coming around to score from first base on a Hunter Renfroe double in the fourth inning. The Brewers replaced him at first base with Keston Hiura. Tellez went 1-for-2 with a run before […]

Yainer Diaz Getting Called Up By Houston

The Houston Astros are calling up catching prospect Yainer Diaz, according to reports. Diaz is the team's No. 3 overall prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old can also play some first base, giving Houston some flexibility when it comes to getting his name in the lineup. Diaz has excellent power and could hit for […]

Hunter Brown Expected To Be Called Up In September

The Houston Astros intend to call up right-hander Hunter Brown when rosters expand on September 1. Brown is ranked as Houston's top prospect by MLB Pipeline and is the site's No. 71 overall prospect. The 24-year-old hurler has plus fastball velocity and also brings an elite curveball and quality slider to the table. The Astros […]

Nestor Cortes To Throw A Bullpen Session Wednesday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. He is then scheduled to throw a live session in Tampa Bay on Saturday. If all goes well, he could be activated off of the injured list and return to the starting rotation sometime next week. Cortes has made […]

Nick Castellanos Out Of Monday's Lineup With Turf Toe

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (toe) is not in his team's lineup for a Monday road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castellanos is dealing with turf toe, which has been going on for the past 10 days. Interim manager Rob Thomson told reporters on Monday that Castellanos could miss a few days with the ailment, […]

Bailey Ober Close To Going On A Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (groin) threw a batting practice session on Monday and is now set to begin a rehab assignment in Fort Myers. Ober has been sidelined since June 1 with a groin strain. The veteran hurler will not have time to build his arm back up to start games this season but […]