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Ryan has been a fantasy sports writer since 2002. He has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and NASCAR and served as a fantasy expert on numerous radio stations in North America. He has won several expert league titles over the years and competed against the very best in the industry.
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Aaron Donald Throttled Again
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (back) suffered a back injury during the first half of the Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints, but he returned to the game. He was held to one solo tackle and has not recorded a sack in the first two games of the season. It's starting... Read More
Malcolm Brown Quiet In Win
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed just six times for 37 yards and caught a 10-yard pass in the Week 2 victory over the New Orleans Saints. It was a step back for Brown, who had a much larger workload in the season opener. Brown can't be relied on as a consistent contributor,... Read More
Todd Gurley Solid In Week 2
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed 16 times for 63 yards and a touchdown in the Week 2 win over the New Orleans Saints. He also added three catches for four yards. The numbers aren't special, but the fact he carried 16 times to Malcolm Brown's six is promising for his future workload.... Read More
Kyler Murray Loses Starting Tackle
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Quarterback Kyler Murray's protection will suffer with the loss of his right tackle, and he took five sacks in Week 1. The Baltimore Ravens were one of the best defenses against the quarterback position in... Read More
O.J. Howard Not A Great Start
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard doesn't make a great start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 2. Howard caught four balls for 32 yards on five targets in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The Panthers are a superior team, and they can control the clock. The Bucs lost 31-17 last... Read More
Bilal Powell Could Become A Factor
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell could carve out a role in the backfield with Ty Montgomery after running back Le'Veon Bell (shoulder) had an MRI on his shoulder. Bell's status for Week 2 is unclear. If he's forced to miss time, Montgomery would become the immediate benefactor. However, Montgomery has had durability concerns... Read More
Lavonte David Looks To Lead Buccaneers Defense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David could be busy in Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers. Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey ran wild on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 with 19 rushes for 128 yards and two touchdowns. He added 10 catches for 81 yards through the air. While this is bad for... Read More
Robby Anderson Loses Some Steam
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson's fantasy value will take a hit with quarterback Sam Darnold (illness) potentially out multiple weeks with mononucleosis. Quarterback Trevor Siemian will step in under center, and he's a downgrade from Darnold's throwing arm. Siemian is a "dink-and-dunk" quarterback, which means he's more apt to throwing short passes in... Read More
Joe Mixon Receives Good News
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) had MRI results come back negative Monday, according to a source. He might have a shot to play in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers, but no extended absence is expected. Mixon is probably 50-50 to play next week. Running back Giovani Bernard... Read More
Joe Mixon Believed To Have Sprain
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (ankle) will have tests done on his ankle, but it is just believed to be a sprain. He had a little swelling, but early reports are optimistic. Running back Giovani Bernard pitched in seven rushes for 21 yards and caught two balls for 42 yards. Mixon's prognosis sounds good,... Read More
Derrius Guice Likely Sidelined
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice (knee) had an MRI on his non-repaired knee Monday, and he's likely to miss some time. The hope is he can avoid surgery. He only gained 18 yards on 10 carries in Week 1. Running back Adrian Peterson was a healthy scratch last week, and he should step in... Read More
Nick Foles Headed To IR
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles (clavicle) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return. He'll undergo surgery Monday and could return after Week 8. Foles isn't worth holding onto unless you have IR slots in two-quarterback leagues. Gardner Minshew was impressive in Foles' stead, going 22-for-25 for 275 yards with two... Read More
Rams Defense So-So In Win
The Los Angeles Rams Defense allowed the Carolina Panthers to score 27 points in Week 1. The Rams Defense tallied three sacks, recovered two fumbles and made one interception in the game. The Rams will have another tough matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. If you have room to carry another defense,... Read More
Aaron Donald Held In Check
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald had only one solo tackle in the Week 1 win against the Carolina Panthers. Donald is an elite defensive lineman in individual defensive player leagues, but he'll have ebbs and flows as other teams scheme against him. He'll have a chance to rebound against the New Orleans Saints... Read More
Cory Littleton Everywhere For Rams Defense In Week 1
Los Angeles Rams linebacker Cory Littleton had 14 tackles (eight solo) and defended two passes in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Littleton figures to be busy over the middle this season and is a solid starting option in individual defensive player formats. He has another tasty matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week... Read More
Tyler Higbee Reaches The End Zone
Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee caught four balls for 20 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Higbee was targeted five times in the game. The touchdown saved what would otherwise be a meager performance in fantasy. Higbee will have peaks and valleys, and he won't be a consistent... Read More
Darrell Henderson Used Sparingly
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson rushed once for no yards in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Henderson should see more action in the coming weeks, but he's a distant third option behind running backs Todd Gurley and Malcolm Brown. Henderson isn't a starting option against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2.
Malcolm Brown Breaks Out
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and two touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1. Brown was used early in the game, and running back Todd Gurley racked up 64 of his 97 yards in the fourth quarter. Brown was utilized as the goal-line back, but head... Read More
Todd Gurley Delivers Late
Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley rushed for 97 yards on 14 carries in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, and 64 yards were tallied in the fourth quarter. He added a four-yard reception as well. Gurley was used sparingly early on, as running back Malcolm Brown rushed 11 times for 53 yards and... Read More
Philip Rivers Could Throw Often
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers could lead a pass-first offense in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts. When running back Melvin Gordon was out with an injury last season, Rivers dropped back to pass on 62.4 percent of the plays. When Gordon was healthy, that number dipped to 58.3 percent. The Colts were good... Read More
Rob Gronkowski Would Need A Month
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski estimated that he would need about a month to get into game-ready shape if he were to come out of retirement. Gronkowski is at 245 pounds, and he played around 260 pounds. He looks a lot leaner and has lost some muscle mass. He keeps dropping hints... Read More
Trey Burton Remains Limited
Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton (groin) remained limited in practice Tuesday. Head coach Matt Nagy said Burton will be a game-time decision Thursday against the Green Bay Packers. Burton flashed some talent two years ago, but he largely disappointed last season. Even if he plays, he's not worth starting in Week 1. He is... Read More
Darrell Henderson Will Play
Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson will play in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. Head coach Sean McVay hinted that they could deploy three-running back sets. Henderson lined up wide as a receiver several times in the preseason. The third-round pick will play, but his fantasy value hinges on the health of star... Read More
Rams Defense In For An Early Test
The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Carolina Panthers on the road in Week 1, and the Rams Defense will be tested by versatile third-year running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey rushed for 1,098 yards and seven touchdowns last season, but what made him so dynamic were his 107 receptions for 867 yards and six... Read More
Thomas Rawls Released By Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Thomas Rawls was released Friday. Running back Alfred Blue becomes Leonard Fournette's backup in a rather thin backfield. This move says a lot about the team's faith in Fournette's health, which has been shaky in recent memory. Fournette is a low-end RB1. Blue is worth handcuffing to Fournette, but he has... Read More
Jason Pierre-Paul Out Six Weeks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) will miss at least the first six weeks due to his neck injury. He was placed on the Reserve/non-football injury list Friday. JPP led the team with 12.5 sacks last season, and when healthy, he's a decent defensive lineman to own in individual defensive player leagues. The... Read More
Elijah McGuire Released
New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire was released Friday, according to a source. McGuire is a sneaky point-per-reception back, but he has never remained healthy. He could wind up in a spot to be worth a waiver claim later in the season. Running back Bilal Powell looks like he might stick around behind Le'Veon... Read More
Eric Kush Starting At Right Guard For Browns
Cleveland Browns offensive guard Eric Kush was named the "starter as we speak," at right guard by head coach Freddie Kitchens. However, they haven't seen newly-acquired guard Wyatt Teller yet. Kush is a slightly better pass blocker than Teller, based on their rating from Pro Football Focus last season. However, Teller had a slightly higher... Read More
Brandon Marshall Released From Raiders Defense
Oakland Raiders linebacker Brandon Marshall was released Friday in a surprise move with the soon-to-be 30-year-old linebacker. He is two seasons removed from a 106-tackle season and could land on a team to cover an injury and be worth flex consideration in leagues that use individual defensive players. The Raiders Defense is one of the... Read More
Jerick McKinnon Headed To IR
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) is expected to be placed on the Reserve/Injured list, but it's unclear if he'll be out for the entire season. Running backs Raheem Mostert or Jeffery Wilson could fill in behind Tevin Coleman and Matt Breida. Mostert and Wilson aren't worth rostering. Coleman is a low-end RB2... Read More
