Marwin Gonzalez Slugging .543 Since All-Star Break

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Marwin Gonzalez will try and keep his strong second half going when the team travels to Detroit to take on the Tigers Monday. After a dismal first half, Gonzalez is slashing .283/.361/.543 with nine doubles and nine home runs over his last 41 games played. The versatile player is trying to make […]

Justin Verlander To Face Old Team Monday

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander will face his old team, the Tigers, on Monday in Detroit. Verlander is 19-9 with a 2.47 ERA in an Astros uniform since being acquired last August and is coming off of a strong start against the Twins on September 4. It has been another elite season for the veteran […]

Tyler White Continues To Produce

Houston Astros designated hitter Tyler White went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two doubles and two runs batted in against the Red Sox. White has really emerged in the second half to claim an everyday spot in the Astros lineup. After popping eight home runs and posting a slugging percentage of .711 in August, White has […]

Carlos Correa Has One Home Run Since June 18

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa continues to struggle at the plate, slashing .170/.262/.234 over his last 107 at-bats. Correa's power has been severely sapped this season and some of it can be attributed to a back injury that cost him a month of the season. Since June 18, he has hit only one home run, […]

Evan Engram Catches Only Two Passes In Loss To Jaguars

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram caught two passes for only 18 yards in the Giants loss to the Jaguars in Week 1. Engram enjoyed a rookie season in 2017 where he caught 66 passes for 740 yards and six touchdowns. He came into the 2018 season as a breakout fantasy candidate but those […]

Sterling Shepard Totals Five Receptions Against Jaguars

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard registered five receptions for 48 yards in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. Shepard made some nifty catches along the sidelines and provided a solid option as Odell Beckham Jr. was cloaked with Jaguars defenders. Shepard has the talent to make some noise in fantasy circles this […]

Benjamin Watson Posts 44 Receiving Yards In Week 1

New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson caught four passes for 44 yards in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. The veteran came into the season as a fantasy sleeper candidate due to quarterback Drew Brees' affection for throwing to the tight end. His Week 1 output can be characterized as modest, at best, […]

Ted Ginn Catches 28-Yard Touchdown Pass Versus Bucs

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn caught five passes for 68 yards in Week 1, including a 28-yard touchdown catch against the Buccaneers. The veteran is often forgotten in fantasy circles but delivered right out of the gate and it is clear he has earned the trust of quarterback Drew Brees. The Saints operate […]

James White Enjoys Active Week 1 Performance

New England Patriots running back James White racked up 53 all-purpose yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans in Week 1. White caught four passes out of the backfield for 38 yards and added 18 rushing yards on five carries. With Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel and Jeremy Hill on the opening day roster, […]

Chris Hogan Catches Only One Pass Against Texans

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan caught only one pass for 11 yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Hogan was expected to be the number one option among Patriot wide receivers heading into the season but quarterback Tom Brady got into a rhythm with Phillip Dorsett and tight end Rob Gronkowski. […]

Rex Burkhead Registers 64 Rushing Yards In Win

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead carried the ball 18 times for 64 yards in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Burkhead also caught one pass for five yards and was an active part of the offense. He did fumble once in the game but it was recovered by New England and split […]

Taylor Gabriel Catches Five Passes In Week 1

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel caught five passes for 25 yards in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. The 2018 free agent acquisition enjoyed an active game in the Bears offensive game plan but was targeted mostly in the bubble screen passing game. Gabriel has the speed to be a down-field threat but […]

Anthony Miller Catches Two Passes In Debut

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller caught two passes for 14 yards in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. The rookie enjoyed an excellent training camp but was barely targeted in the first half. One of Miller's receptions went for a first down but it was a quiet debut for the receiver. Miller has […]

Trey Burton Disappoints With One Catch

Chicago Bears tight end Trey Burton caught only one pass for 15 yards as the Bears lost late to the Packers 24-23. Burton's lone catch was a beauty in the first half to bring the Bears into the red zone but quarterback Mitch Trubisky was unable to connect with the promising tight end the rest […]

Allen Robinson Leads Team With 61 Receiving Yards

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson caught four passes for 61 yards in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. For Robinson it was the first time on the field since a gruesome knee injury in Week 1 last season with the Jaguars. Robinson brought in some excellent contested catches but the offense shied away […]

Tarik Cohen Active But Quiet Against Green Bay

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen totaled 41 yards from scrimmage in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. Cohen caught three passes for 16 yards and added 25 rushing yards on five carries. Cohen saw a ton of snaps and in several different formations. His patented elusiveness was on display at times but the […]

Jordan Howard Posts 107 All-Purpose Yards In Loss

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard totaled 107 yards from scrimmage in the 24-23 loss to the Packers Sunday night. Howard carried the ball 15 times for 82 yards and added five receptions for 25 yards. Howard showed great vision on a few different runs and surprised some with his five catches on five targets. […]

Mitch Trubisky Comes Up Short In Green Bay

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky completed 23 of 35 passes for 171 yards , including 32 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in the Bears 24-23 loss to the Packers. The Bears offense came out of the gate firing and Trubisky was as sharp in the first half as he has been in his entire […]

Alvin Kamara Delivers 141 All-Purpose Yards, Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara racked up 141 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. There was no sophomore slump for Kamara in Week 1, who caught eight passes for 105 yards and added 29 yards on the ground. His athleticism flashed all over the field as […]

Michael Thomas Racks Up 180 Receiving Yards In Loss

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas caught 16 passes for 180 yards and one touchdown in the Saints 48-32 loss to the Buccaneers. It was a fantastic opening performance for Thomas who was all over the field, seeing 17 targets in the game. After a breakout campaign in 2017, Thomas is clearly the number […]

Drew Brees Throws For 439 Yards, Three Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees completed 37 of 45 passes for 439 yards and three touchdowns in the Saints 48-40 loss to the Buccaneers. It was a valiant effort by the future Hall of Famer but couldn't overcome the hole the Saints dug for themselves in allowing 31 first-half points. The early deficit put […]

Phillip Dorsett Catches Touchdown In Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett caught seven passes for 66 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 27-10 win over the Texans. Dorsett looked smooth and comfortable in the offense as the number two option and caught all seven of his targets in the game. The Patriots run an equal-opportunity offense and Dorsett […]

Rob Gronkowski Rumbles To 27th Career 100-Yard Game

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught seven passes for 123 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. Gronkowski was hit up constantly down field for huge gains, inlcuding a 21-yard score for his first touchdown of the season. Gronk now has 27 games of 100 yards or more […]

Tom Brady Shreds Texans

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 26 of 39 passes for 277 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots 27-20 win over the Texans. It was vintage Brady early and often, connecting with his favorite receiver Rob Gronkowski for a 21-yard touchdown to get the Patriots on the board. Brady orchestrated five […]

Saquon Barkley Dazzles With 68-Yard Touchdown

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley racked up 128 all-purpose yards and one touchdown in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. It was tough sledding early for the highly-touted rookie until he ripped off an impressive 68-yard run for his first professional touchdown. He finished the game with 106 yards on 18 carries. […]

Eli Manning Can't Lead Comeback Against Jaguars

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 23 of 37 passes for 224 yards and one interception in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. Manning struggled, especially in the red zone, against a stout Jaguars defense and stuck mostly to the underneath passing game to move the chains. The team was able to draw […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Shines In Loss

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. caught 10 passes for 111 yards in the Giants 20-15 loss to the Jaguars. It was a busy afternoon for Beckham, who saw 15 targets in the game and set up several scoring drives by drawing pass interference penalties off of Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Beckham Jr. […]

Charlie Morton Earns 14th Victory

Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton picked up the win in the Astros 5-3 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. Morton (14-3) allowed only two runs on seven hits in five innings of work while striking out three. The veteran has now tied his career-high with 14 victories and will have several starts down the […]

Alex Bregman Hits 30th Home Run

Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman cranked out his 30th home run of the season as the Astros beat the Red Sox 5-3 on Saturday. Bregman continues his torrid stretch at the plate and already has five home runs in seven September games. He has 11 RBI during that stretch and has driven in 19 runs […]

Mike Zunino Slashing .167/.229/.285 At Safeco Field

Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino and Co. will open up a series with the Yankees on Friday at Safeco Field. It has been another disappointing season for the power-hitting Zunino and he has been abysmal at home this season. In 47 games at home this season, Zunino is slashing .167/.229/.285 through 144 at-bats with 73 […]