Phidarian Mathis To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Washington Commanders rookie defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (knee), who injured his knee in the Week 1 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, is dealing with a torn meniscus and will have season-ending surgery, according to sources. It's a blow to the interior of Washington's defensive line this year, but the promising second-rounder is expected to make... Read More
Krys Barnes Believed To Have High Ankle Sprain
Green Bay Packers linebacker Krys Barnes (ankle, calf), who was carted off in Week 1 on Sunday with his right leg in an air cast, is believed to have suffered a high ankle sprain and calf injury, according to a source. Barnes will miss some time, but the initial hope is that he could be... Read More
Derek Barnett's Season Is Over
An MRI exam revealed that Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions, according to a source. It's a big blow to the Eagles defensive line for the rest of the 2022 season, as Barnett has been a starter for the last... Read More
Steelers, T.J. Watt Evaluating Their Options
Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt (pectoral) is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday to determine the severity of a pectoral injury that he suffered late in the Week 1 overtime win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers fear that Watt tore his pectoral, but we may not know for sure until he seeks multiple... Read More
Alvin Kamara Dealing With Rib Issue
New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that running back Alvin Kamara (rib) was dealing with a rib issue in the narrow Week 1 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, but Allen said, "I think he's going to be fine." Kamara out-snapped Mark Ingram II 38 to 20 on Sunday, carrying the ball... Read More
KJ Hamler Expected To Play Monday Night
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) is expected to play on Monday night in the Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Outside linebacker Randy Gregory (knee, shoulder) is also expected to play, and both have looked good in practice this week. Hamler said he feels every bit himself... Read More
Elijah Mitchell Expected To Miss Two Months
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (knee) is expected to be sidelined for around two months with the sprained MCL that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears, according to league sources. Well, that didn't take long. After leading the Niners in rushing as a rookie... Read More
Joe Flacco Likely To Start In Week 2
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh said it's "more than likely going to be Joe" for the Week 2 game against the Cleveland Browns, although the quarterback position is always under review. Veteran Joe Flacco completed 37 of his whopping 59 pass attempts for 307 yards, a touchdown and an interception in the Week... Read More
Tee Higgins Remains In Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (head) remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The team's conversations have been encouraging, but he remains day-to-day for now. Higgins caught both of his targets for 27 yards before suffering a concussion in the Week 1 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and... Read More
Keenan Allen Undergoing MRI Exam Monday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) will have an MRI exam on his hamstring on Monday after being ruled out of the Week 1 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half, according to a source. With the Chargers playing on Thursday night in Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs,... Read More
Kyle Fuller Suffers Torn ACL
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Kyle Fuller (knee) tore his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2022 NFL season. This is a concerning injury given the major struggles of the Baltimore secondary last season, especially since Marcus Peters still has not fully come back from his torn ACL. From a fantasy perspective, this will be... Read More
Mac Jones Could Play In Week 2
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was banged up against the Miami Dolphins, but he was reportedly just suffering from back spasms. This is good news considering it is a minor and treatable situation, and he could be back on the field in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, he shouldn't be started in... Read More
Jayron Kearse To Miss A Few Weeks
Dallas Cowboys safety Jayron Kearse (knee) added to the doomsday for the team Sunday night, suffering a sprained MCL. He'll be out between two and four weeks. The Cowboys defense looked strong at points against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and should still be considered in favorable matchups moving forward. However, with a matchup against the... Read More
Elijah Mitchell To Miss At Least A Few Weeks
San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell will undergo an MRI on his knee to determine the extent of his injury, but he's expected to miss at least a few games moving forward. The obvious waiver wire pickup is Jeff Wilson Jr., who will lead the 49ers' backfield. Behind Wilson, Tyrion Davis-Price and Jordan Mason... Read More
Chris Godwin Expected To Miss Time
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin suffered a hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a few weeks. The team is optimistic that the injury isn't serious, but it'd be surprising to see Tampa rush him back on the field given what is at stake later in the year. In the wake... Read More
Brett Maher Scores The Only Cowboys Points In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher scored the only Cowboys points in a 19-3 Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Maher attempted one field goal and made it from 51 yards out. And that was it. That was the extent of the Cowboys offense in a rough Week 1 game. Now with Dak Prescott... Read More
Dalton Schultz Leads The Cowboys In Catches In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz led the Cowboys in catches in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Schultz was targeted nine times, catching seven of those passes for a total of 62 yards. It was a rough performance by the Dallas offense in general, but Schultz did his part and could... Read More
Noah Brown Catches Five Passes In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Noah Brown caught five passes in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Brown was targeted nine times and came up with a total of 68 yards with his five grabs. He led the team in yards and was only two catches behind Dalton Schultz, which says more about... Read More
CeeDee Lamb Has A Really Rough Week 1
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb had a very rough time in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Lamb was targeted a team-high 11 times, but he only made two catches, totaling 29 yards. Lamb was struggling to separate from defenders and the entire Cowboys passing game just didn't look right. That... Read More
Tony Pollard Doesn't Do Much In Week 2
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard, much like the rest of the Cowboys offense, didn't do too much in a Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs. Pollard ran the ball six times for just eight total yards and caught two passes for 14 yards. There were several occasions when Ezekiel Elliott and Pollard... Read More
Parris Campbell Fairly Quiet In Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell is currently listed as the No. 2 option on the depth chart. However, Michael Pittman Jr. stole the show during the Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. Campbell finished with three receptions on four targets for 37 yards in what ended up being a tie game. Honestly, Nyheim... Read More
Nyheim Hines Involved In Passing Attack
Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines didn't make much of an impact on the ground during Sunday's Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. Hines rushed three times for four yards, but was much more involved in the passing game. He hauled in all six of his targets for 50 yards in what ended up... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Looks Good But Doesn't Do Much In Week 1
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott looked spry and powerful in Week 1, but that didn't amount to much production in what was a rough performance by the Cowboys as a whole. Elliott ran the ball 10 times, gaining 52 yards, and was targeted twice, catching one pass for a three yard loss. The good... Read More
Michael Pittman Jr. Makes Easy Work Of Texans
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. was heavily involved in the passing attack during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans. The stud wideout hauled in nine of his 13 targets for 121 yards and a touchdown in a tie with Houston. Honestly, Pittman was really the only receiver on this team making... Read More
Jonathan Taylor Steamrolls Texans
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was projected as one of the best fantasy options heading into the season. He showed in Week 1 that he is well deserving of being the No. 1 pick in fantasy leagues. On Sunday, Taylor rushed 31 times for 161 yards and one touchdown in what ended up as... Read More
Darren Waller Posts 79 Yards In Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller caught four of six targets for 79 yards in the team's season-opening loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Waller operated as a downfield weapon most of this game, averaging 19.8 yards per catch. This is encouraging to see from the tight end, who dealt with an injury and... Read More
Bucs Defense Stymies Cowboys In Week 1 Win
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense/special teams allowed 244 yards of total offense and limited the Dallas Cowboys to just three points in Sunday night's win. The Bucs' defense was stout, racking up four sacks and one interception on Sunday. Devin White led the way with two sacks, while Vita Vea and Anthony Nelson each had... Read More
Matt Ryan Throws Over 350 Yards
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan attacked through the air quite a bit during Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans. The 37-year-old completed 32-of-50 passing attempts for 352 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. It wasn't an ideal debut for Ryan, but it was his first game with a new team. The... Read More
Broncos vs. Seahawks Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Melvin Gordon, D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Kenneth Walker, Javonte Williams
Welcome to Week 1 and Monday Night Football! Fellow RotoBallers. It was an exciting Week 1 of NFL and fantasy football action, and we get one more game on Monday night to finish it off. Below you will find our matchups analysis for the Monday Night Football game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle... Read More
Russell Gage Catches Both Targets In Week 1 Win
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) caught both targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. He missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury but was able to suit up for Sunday Night Football. The 26-year-old could see an uptick in targets in Week 2 if Chris Godwin... Read More