Brian McCann Hitting .200 Since Return

Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann is hitting only .200 in nine games since returning to the lineup from knee surgery. The veteran slugger has driven in three runs and has more walks (six) than hits (four) through 26 plate appearances. The good news is McCann appears to be healthy heading into the playoffs. The bad […]

Alex Bregman Slugging .655 In September

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman is stuck in a 3-for-22 skid but is slugging .655 in the final month of the season heading into Friday. Bregman has made a strong case for MVP consideration in the second half of the season, slashing .290/.409/.544 with 10 home runs, 19 doubles, 34 runs scored and 36 runs […]

Gerrit Cole Carries 3.24 September ERA Into Friday Start

Houston Astros starter Gerrit Cole will take the ball Friday night against the Angels looking for his 15th win of the season. Cole (14-5) hasn't pitched more than six innings in four of his last eight starts but carries a 3.24 September ERA into the game. Cole has been a fantastic acquisition this season, posting […]

Jean Segura Collects First Multi-Hit Game Since September 1

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura went 2-for-4 on Wednesday, including his 29th double of the season in the Mariners win over the Astros. Segura has been mired in a slump recently and is hitting only .192 in the month of September. It has been an excellent season for the All-Star but is hitting only .148 […]

Mitch Haniger Pops 26th Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went 2-for-3, including his 26th home run of the season in the Mariners 9-0 win on Wednesday. Haniger scored three runs in the game from the leadoff spot and now has 90 runs batted in on the season. Haniger is finishing up the season on a hot streak and is […]

Dallas Keuchel Gets Knocked Around By Mariners

Houston Astros starter Dallas Keuchel lasted only five innings, allowing six hits and five runs in the Astros 9-0 loss on Wednesday. Keuchel (11-11) has been a mixed bag on the mound lately, backing up a strong start with a poor one. After posting a 1.65 ERA in the month of July, Keuchel has been […]

Robinson Cano Posts Second Straight Three-Hit Game

Seattle Mariners infielder Robinson Cano went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs batted in Wednesday night. The strong night at the plate makes it two games in a row with three hits and four of his last six hits have been doubles. Cano is hitting .313 in the month of September with an impressive […]

Trey Burton Can Score In Multiple Ways

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton will go up against a Cardinals defense in Week 3 that has already allowed two touchdowns to opposing tight ends through two games. Burton scored his first touchdown in a Bears uniform in Week 2 on a nifty shovel pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the red zone. Burton […]

Anthony Miller Hopes To Build On First Touchdown Catch

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller will look to build off of his first professional touchdown catch last week against the Seahawks. The rookie wide receiver has enjoyed a rapid rise throughout training camp and the preseason. But his potential has been limited by penalties and some missed assignments early on. He will be the […]

Taylor Gabriel Not Fantasy Worthy Despite Active Start

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel is off to a nice start to his season with nine catches for 55 yards through two games. Gabriel has had some nice catches but quarterback Mitch Trubisky has missed him twice down the field for some big gains. Gabriel is the clear-cut number two receiver in the offense […]

Allen Robinson's Value On The Rise Against Cardinals

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson is coming off a 10-catch, 83-yard performance against the Seahawks in Week 2. The chemistry between Robinson and quarterback Mitch Trubisky is beginning to blossom heading into the Bears Week 3 matchup against the Cardinals. Arizona's defense has not allowed a touchdown to wide receivers through the first two […]

Tarik Cohen Has Low Floor For Week 3

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen will take on a Cardinals defense that, through two games, has already allowed five touchdowns and the most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. Cohen has had an active role in the revamped Bears offense but the team has struggled to find Cohen in space early on. […]

Jordan Howard Has Dynamite Week 3 Matchup

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard will have an excellent matchup when the team travels to Arizona to take on the Cardinals in Week 3. Through the first two games, Howard is running with confidence and decisiveness despite his touches are down currently. He will have a fantastic matchup against a Cardinals defense that, through […]

Mitch Trubisky Aims To Improve Against Cardinals

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky will take on the Cardinals in Arizona for Week 3. Trubisky has flashed some good on the field through the first two games but has also shown plenty of bad. Accuracy and comfort in the pocket are the biggest reasons, right now, Trubisky will not be fantasy viable in Week […]

Phillip Dorsett No More Than A WR5 Versus Lions

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett has made a nice impression with the 2018 Patriots through the first two games. Not much was expected of Dorsett coming into the season but he has 12 catches, 110 yards and one touchdown through the first two weeks. He even has popped up on the fantasy radar […]

Chris Hogan Has WR2 Appeal For Week 3

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan is coming off a two-touchdown performance in Week 2 but caught only three passes in the game against the Jaguars. This week the Patriots will go up against a beatable Lions secondary but is a unit, through two games, that is tied for second fewest receptions allowed to […]

Rob Gronkowski Ready To Bounce Back Against Detroit

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will once again rank as a TE1 when the Patriots take on the Lions Sunday night. The Lions defense has struggled thus far this season and Gronkowski will be happy to face any defense that isn't the Jaguars. Gronk was held to only two catches for 15 yards […]

Rex Burkhead Should See Increase In Touches Against Lions

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will go up against a Lions defense that, through two games, has allowed the fifth most fantasy points to opposing runners. Burkhead is off to a quiet start this season and a concussion has limited his involvement right out of the gate. The Patriots offense has an opportunity […]

James White Has Fringe Fantasy Value For Week 3

New England Patriots running back James White continues to produce when given opportunities heading into Week 3. White added seven receptions and 84 yards from scrimmage last week and the veteran has the trust of quarterback Tom Brady. Rookie running back Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead could eventually eclipse White's current workload but the Patriots […]

Sony Michel Risky Against Lions

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is hoping to get more touches in Week 3 against the Lions. Michel made his NFL debut last week and carried the ball 10 times for 34 yards. The talented rookie has an excellent matchup in Week 3 against a Lions defense that, through two games, has allowed […]

Tom Brady Has Fantastic Matchup Against Lions

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will have an excellent matchup in Detroit against the Lions Sunday night. Brady is off to a solid, if unspectacular, start to his season with 511 yards, five touchdowns and one interception through two games. Brady will go up against a Lions defense that was shredded by Jets quarterback […]

Benjamin Watson Not Fantasy Viable Right Now

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson will take on a Falcons defense in Week 3 that, through two games, has allowed the seventh fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends. Watson has been non-existent through the first few weeks of the season with seven catches for 63 yards. The veteran is still looking for […]

Ted Ginn In WR4 Conversation Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn continues to provide a veteran presence in the passing game heading into the team's Week 3 game against the Falcons. Ginn has nine catches for 123 yards and one touchdown through two games and currently is above receiver Cameron Meredith on the depth chart. Ginn will take on […]

Michael Thomas Will Be Top WR Option In Week 3

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is off to a scorching start to his season, raking in 28 receptions for 269 yards and three touchdowns through the first two games. Thomas again will be a top option among wide receivers this week against a Falcons secondary that can be beaten. Thomas excelled against Atlanta last […]

Alvin Kamara Looks For Revenge Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will be looking to produce against the Falcons in Week 3. Kamara enjoyed an elite fantasy season in 2017 and is off to a great start this season with 240 total yards and three touchdowns through two games. But the talented running back was stifled by the Falcons […]

Drew Brees Should Continue Success Against Falcons

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is off to a fantastic start to the first two games of the season, completing 65 of 80 passes for 682 yards, five touchdowns and zero interceptions. Brees will take on the Falcons in Atlanta this week and the future Hall of Famer is 16-9 in his career against […]

Evan Engram Has Positive Matchup For Week 3

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram should be able to build off of a strong second half against the Cowboys in Week 2 heading into this weekend's game against the Texans. Engram caught a late touchdown and finished with seven receptions for 67 yards in Week 2. The second-year tight end will face a […]

Sterling Shepard Not Ready For Fantasy Lineups Yet

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard has had a quiet start to his season heading into the Week 3 matchup with the Texans. Shepard has only eight catches for 72 yards through the first two games of the season and will go up against a Texans defense that has allowed the fifth fewest fantasy […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Ready To Bust Out Against Houston

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will go up against a Texans secondary that, through two games, has allowed the fifth fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers. Beckham Jr. heads into Week 3's action with 15 receptions for 162 yards but his 10.8 yards per catch is far below his career numbers. The […]

Saquon Barkley Has RB1 Status Against Texans

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will go up against a Texans defense still trying to find its way in Week 3. Barkley has enjoyed an active first two games of his career, torching the Jaguars for a 68-yard touchdown and backing that up with 14 receptions against the Cowboys. It is not a […]