D'Andre Swift Not Fantasy Viable For Week 4

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift will go up against a Saints Defense that is allowing the 13th fewest fantasy points to opposing runners. The rookie's first few games this season have been games to forget, especially after dropping a game-winning touchdown in Week 1. With the news that veteran Adrian Peterson will have the […]

Adrian Peterson Has Low Ceiling Against Saints

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson will face one of his former teams when the Lions host the Saints in Week 4. Peterson has been named the lead runner in the backfield for Detroit and is averaging 4.9 yards per carry through 43 touches this season. The veteran will face a Saints Defense, however, that […]

Matthew Stafford Has Prime Matchup Against Saints

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will have a fantastic matchup against a highly disappointing Saints Defense in Week 4. The Saints have allowed nine total touchdowns (eight passing, one rushing), 268.7 passing yards a game and at least 20+plus fantasy points to the first three quarterbacks they have faced. Stafford is averaging 270 passing yards […]

Adam Thielen Must Step Up Against Texans

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen will go up against a sneaky tough Texans secondary in Week 4. After a huge Week 1 performance, Thielen has only six catches for 60 yards over his last two games. The veteran will go up against a Texans Defense that is allowing the 14th-fewest fantasy points to opposing […]

Justin Jefferson Has Week 4 Flex Appeal

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson will try and build off his breakout performance last week against the Texans in Week 4. The rookie exploded for seven catches, 175 yards and one touchdown but the Vikings are still looking for their first win. Jefferson and the Vikings will take on a Texans secondary that has […]

Dalvin Cook Has Fantastic Week 4 Matchup

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook will have a dynamite matchup one week after posting 181 rushing yards with one touchdown. Cook will go up against a Texans Defense that has been getting gashed by opposing runners, allowing the fourth most fantasy points to the position through the first three games. Houston has allowed at […]

Kirk Cousins No More Than A QB2 In Week 4

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins will try and build off his Week 3 performance against the Texans this Sunday. The season is on the line for the Vikings (0-3) and Cousins is coming off a Week 3 performance that saw him pass for 251 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions. He will go up […]

Zack Greinke Lasts Only Four Innings In Game 1

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke allowed one run in four innings pitched as the Astros came back to beat the Twins in Game 1 of the playoffs. Greinke struck out only one and walked three hitters as he was pulled after 79 pitches. The veteran's control was all over the place and simply didn't have […]

Framber Valdez Clutch Out Of The Bullpen In Game 1

Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez pitched five scoreless innings in relief as the Astros beat the Twins in Game 1 of the wild-card round by a score of 4-1. Starter Zack Greinke walked three hitters in four innings pitched as the Astros turned to Valdez, and the left-hander never looked back. Valdez struck out five […]

Michael Brantley Extends Lead in Astros Win

Houston Astros designated hitter Michael Brantley went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Astros edged the Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of the wild-card round. After teammate Jose Altuve walked in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, Brantley lined a single that plated two Astros to extend the lead for Houston. Brantley […]

George Springer Knocks In Run In Game 1

Houston Astros center fielder George Springer went 1-for-5 with one RBI in the Astros 4-1 win over the Twins in Game 1 of the wild-card round. Springer owns a lifetime .553 slugging percentage in the postseason and tied the game in the seventh inning with the base knock. The Astros came into the playoffs limping […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Totals 51 Yards In Week 3 Win

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. caught three passes for 51 yards in the Lions 26-23 last-second win over the Cardinals in Week 3. The veteran caught all three of his targets as Jones took a backseat to the return of star receiver Kenny Golladay. The Lions offense was able to post 270 yards […]

D'Andre Swift Catches One Pass In Win

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift caught one pass for 19 yards in the Lions 26-23 win over the Cardinals in Week 3. Swift's usage has nose-dived with the emergence of veteran back Adrian Peterson and the rookie did not see a carry from the backfield. Swift dropped a game-winning touchdown in Week 1 and […]

Adrian Peterson Leads Lions With 75 Rushing Yards

Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball a team-high 22 times for 75 yards in the Lions last-second win over the Cardinals in Week 3. Peterson has emerged as the unquestioned lead back and displayed toughness picking up the hard yards between the tackles. Fantasy teams hoping that rookie D'Andre Swift would be […]

T.J. Hockenson Racks Up 53 Yards Against Cardinals

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson caught four passes for 53 yards in the Lions 26-23 win over the Cardinals in Week 3. The second-year tight end has emerged as a consistent presence in the Lions passing game. Hockenson has become the safety valve for quarterback Matthew Stafford, racking up seven targets in the game. […]

Kenny Golladay Catches Touchdown In Return

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay caught six passes for 57 yards and one touchdown as the Lions edged the Cardinals 26-23 in Week 3. Golladay returned to the lineup after missing the first two games and connected with quarterback Matthew Stafford for a 15-yard score in the first half. Golladay has top-shelf talent and […]

Matthew Stafford Leads Lions To First Win

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completed 22-of-31 passes for 270 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions 26-23 win over the Cardinals in Week 3. With their backs against the wall, the Lions offense delivered as Stafford cashed in with two first-half touchdowns. The veteran had to settle for field goals in the second half […]

Adam Thielen Catches Touchdown, Little Else In Loss

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen caught three passes for 29 yards and one touchdown in the Vikings 31-30 loss to the Titans in Week 3. Thielen played decoy as rookie receiver Justin Jefferson enjoyed a monster day with 175 receiving yards and one score. Thielen did get on the board though, catching a pass […]

Justin Jefferson Dynamite With 175 Receiving Yards

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson racked up a team-high seven catches for 175 yards and one touchdown in the team's crushing 31-30 loss to the Titans in Week 3. The rookie finally was able to flash what made him a first-round draft pick, making plays all over the field. He burned the Titans secondary […]

Dalvin Cook Explodes For 199 All-Purpose Yards

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was fantastic in Week 3, rushing for 181 yards, one touchdown and adding 19 receiving yards in the Vikings 31-30 loss to the Titans. Cook was running hard from the jump and took one carry to the house for a 39-yard score. The Vikings are now 0-3 but Cook […]

Kirk Cousins' Interceptions Dooms Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 16-of-27 passes for 251 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Vikings 31-30 loss to the Titans. The Vikings are now 0-3 and Cousins' fourth quarter interception set up the Titans to kick a game-winning field goal. In a game where the Vikings offense looked crisp in the […]

David Montgomery Totals Only 50 Yards Against Falcons

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery carried the ball 14 times for 45 yards and added two catches for nine yards in the Bears comeback win over the Falcons in Week 3. It was a tale of two halves for Bears and Montgomery, with the latter producing only seven rushing yards on his first 10 […]

Anthony Miller Catches Another Game-Winning Touchdown

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller caught two passes for 41 yards in the Bears thrilling 30-26 win over the Falcons in Week 3. After failing to register a catch in Week 2, Miller once again made some plays when it mattered most. He almost had two touchdowns on the day but the first was […]

Jimmy Graham Catches Two Touchdowns In Bears Win

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham caught six passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns in the Bears 30-26 win over the Falcons in Week 3. The Bears offense sputtered early and turned to backup Nick Foles at quarterback in the second half. This move led to a furious Bears comeback and Graham was front-and-center. […]

Allen Robinson II Delivers Monster Week 4 Performance

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II caught a team-high 10 passes for 123 yards and one touchdown in the Bears 30-26 comeback win over the Falcons in Week 3. Robinson caught passes in all shapes and sizes but none more important than a 37-yard catch-and-run to the house to bring the Bears within striking […]

Tarik Cohen May Have Torn ACL

Chicago Bears running Tarik Cohen may have suffered a torn ACL against the Falcons in Week 3, per ESPN's Adam Shefter. Cohen was returning a punt when a Falcons defender collapsed onto his right leg. The speedster was helped off the field hopping and was carted to the locker room. Cohen recently signed a three-year […]

Nick Foles Steps In, Delivers Furious Comeback Win

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles completed 16-of-29 passes for 188 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Bears thrilling 30-26 comeback win over the Falcons. The Bears trailed 26-10 midway through the third quarter when head coach Matt Nagy pulled the plug on Mitchell Trubisky and went to Foles. The veteran passer came off […]

Mitchell Trubisky Benched In Bears Wild Win

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was benched for Nick Foles in the Bears wild 30-26 win over the Falcons in Week 3. Trubisky was sharp on the first two drives but inaccuracy passing the ball down the field plagued him. With the Bears down 26-10, Trubisky made an awful throw to Jimmy Graham that was […]

Jared Walsh Enjoys White-Hot September

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh will finish up an excellent month of September with three more games against the Dodgers beginning on Friday. Walsh went hitless in 13 at-bats to begin his season but has absolutely raked since. In the 73 at-bats since, Walsh is slashing .342/.370/.753 with one triple, four doubles, eight […]

Justin Upton Finishing Up Strong

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton will try and wrap up a strong month of September against the Dodgers in the team's final series of the season. It was a disastrous start to the season for the veteran slugger, going 11-for-80 (.137) in his first 23 games this season. But Upton has bounced back in […]