2 years agoThe Seattle Seahawks defense put up a good fight against the high-powered Denver Broncos offense last week during Monday Night Football. The Seahawks held the Russell Wilson-led offense to just 16 points. Going into Week 2, they have recently lost star safety Jamal Adams for the rest of the season but will still try to hold off the San Francisco weapons, which include Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trey Lance. Lance is still inexperienced, and a bit reckless throwing the ball, but Samuel and Aiyuk have big-play potential and will try to pick apart the depleted pass defense. The Seattle defense should only be started in deep leagues this week.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will likely lead the backfield in the Week 2 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. The 26-year-old carried the ball 12 times last week, finishing with 60 yards and no touchdowns. This week will be very telling, as rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (hernia) will make his debut after missing Week 1 with an injury. Penny will likely get the majority of touches as Walker eases into action, but this will give a glimpse of exactly how the backfield will be split going forward. With Walker suiting up and the stout 49ers defensive front against a weak Seattle offensive line, Penny will be a high-end RB3 this week.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will look to replicate his Week 1 success this week against the San Francisco 49ers. Against the Denver Broncos stout defense, Smith went 23-for-28, throwing for 195 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1. The 31-year-old led the Seahawks to win their season opener in his first game as the starter. The Seattle offensive line gave up two sacks last week and may have trouble with the 49ers defensive front featuring Nick Bosa. Smith will have to throw quickly and may have to scramble a lot more than usual. Even with a solid performance last week, the 31-year-old quarterback is still a low-end QB2 heading into Week 2.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant will try to climb his way up the depth chart in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers. Noah Fant had an abysmal game last week, finishing with three receptions for 16 yards while watching other Seattle tight ends Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson each score a touchdown. The 24-year-old could have a tough matchup against a San Francisco defense that held Chicago Bears starting tight end Cole Kmet to 0 catches last week. Between the tough matchup and Geno Smith under center, Fant will be a low-end TE2 going into Week 2.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett will hope to see more usage this week against the San Francisco 49ers. The 29-year-old only had three receptions for 28 yards last week against the Denver Broncos. The 49ers gave up two passing touchdowns last week to Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears, one of which was a huge 51-yard play with Dante Pettis. Lockett specializes in big plays, but unfortunately, quarterback Geno Smith doesn't have the ideal field stretching ability to do them consistently. Lockett is a good receiver that can extend short pass plays but will still be a WR3 going into Week 2.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoDetroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) is slowly progressing toward returning to his team before the end of the season. Cabrera took between 40 and 50 swings a few days ago and participated in a full batting practice session on Friday. The future Hall of Famer could be nearing a return to the Detroit lineup as the regular season draws to an end. Cabrera is hitting .256 with four homers, 23 runs, 37 RBI and a steal in 2022.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: Cody Stavenhagen on Twitter

2 years agoNew York Giants rookie linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) has been listed as doubtful ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL in the preseason that kept him sidelined in Week 1 and said on Thursday that he felt "really confident" in making his first regular season appearance on Sunday. Unfortunately, it seems that he may be held out for at least one more game after practicing in a limited fashion all week. If he returns for Week 3, it will be an exciting debut in a Monday night divisional showdown with the Dallas Cowboys.--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: Pat Leonard

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf will look to improve on his subpar performance in Week 1 with a matchup against the San Francisco 49ers this week. Metcalf had great volume last week (7 receptions) but could only turn that into 36 yards. The 49ers only allowed 121 receiving yards in Week 1, but much of that resulted from a terrible rainstorm in Chicago - limiting Chicago to only 17 pass attempts. The 24-year-old seemed to be the favorite receiver of quarterback Geno Smith, getting a 25.9% target share in their season opener. Metcalf will be a low-end WR2 going into Week 2.--Ryan Ramsarran - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoNew York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (head, back) took live batting practice ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Rizzo has been sidelined since Aug. 31 with migraines and lower back soreness. The veteran infielder could possibly be ready to be activated from the injured list as early as Sunday. Rizzo is hitting .225 with 30 homers, 71 runs, 71 RBI and six steals on the season.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: Pete Caldera on Twitter

2 years agoNew York Giants wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) has been listed as questionable on the team's final Week 2 injury report. Toney, who barely played in Week 1 but looked electric on his two rushing attempts, was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and Friday after his hamstring tightened up. His involvement in the offense going forward was unclear either way, but this is obviously not a good sign considering Toney battled injuries for the majority of his rookie season. Although Toney passes the eye test every time he has the ball, it might be best to drop him for a player with guaranteed opportunities this week if you need a fantasy starter. Even if Toney plays, he should remain out of starting lineups until he proves to have a role.--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: Pat Leonard

2 years agoNew York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) tracked pitches and took some swings in the batting cage ahead of his team's game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. LeMahieu has been on the injured list since early September with a toe injury but his ability to ramp up baseball activities is a good sign. The veteran infielder is hitting .262 with 12 homers, 74 runs, 46 RBI, and four steals in 2022.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: Meredith Marakovits on Twitter

2 years agoNew York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (heel) is planning to play the outfield in rehab games on Saturday and Sunday. Bader has been down with plantar fasciitis since June, back when he was a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. If all goes smoothly for Bader, he could be on track to be activated from the injured list by Tuesday. Bader is hitting .256 with five homers, 35 runs, 21 RBI, and 15 steals over 246 at-bats.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: Pete Caldera on Twitter

2 years agoNew York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) was officially ruled out for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Robinson sustained the injury in Week 1 after recording just one catch and did not practice at all this week. The good news is that there has been no indication that the injury will be a long-term issue and Robinson should be back sooner rather than later. In the meantime, Sterling Shepard, Kenny Golladay, and Richie James figure to see the bulk of the wide receiver targets, especially if Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is unable to suit up as well. Darius Slayton could also get involved despite being a healthy scratch last week. Robinson is an interesting hold in dynasty but can be left on the waiver wire for now in redraft fantasy leagues.--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: Pat Leonard

2 years agoNew York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino (lat) is expected to return to the rotation for a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Severino has been sidelined since straining his right lat in July. He will not have a full workload against the Pirates, as he's expected to throw around 65 pitches. Severino has made 16 starts in 2022, posting a 5-3 record, 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 95 strikeouts over 86 innings of work. Severino should be rostered in all leagues for fantasy managers still in contention.--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: Pete Caldera on Twitter

2 years agoPortland Trail Blazers guard Gary Payton II (core) underwent surgery in July, but is expected to be ready for the beginning of the season. The 29-year-old was a useful option with the Golden State Warriors last season. The expectation is that Payton will play a key role off the bench with Portland. It's uncertain if he'll carry daily fantasy value, but could be someone worth looking at in deep leagues.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA.com

2 years agoNew York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley is expected to have an expanded role next season. The 23-year-old showed some flashes of solid play when he was given the chance last year. He averaged 27.5 minutes per game after the All-Star break. It sounds like head coach Tom Thibodeau is ready to give Quickley more responsibility on the team. Quickley should be worth a look in the late rounds during fantasy drafts. He has promising upside and it sounds like he'll see an increase in minutes next season.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Begley

2 years agoLos Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook might not be a starter heading into next season. The 33-year-old is coming off an awful season, so it sounds like the Lakers are considering using Westbrook off the bench. Westbrook has more competition at guard with the Lakers adding Patrick Beverley and Dennis Schroder to their backcourt. There's certainly triple-double upside with Westbrook, but coming off the bench would hurt his fantasy value. There's probably more downside than upside to Westbrook at this point in his career.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic

2 years agoThe Miami Dolphins' defense faces a tough opponent in the Baltimore Ravens this week. The Ravens dropped three touchdowns on the Jets last week, and that was without J.K. Dobbins (knee) in the lineup. Dobbins is expected to return this week, adding another element to a flashy and powerful Baltimore offense. While Lamar Jackson is certainly capable of turning the football over, the Ravens have the potential to score north of 20 points once again, limiting the Miami defense's fantasy upside this week. Fantasy managers are better off relying on a different team's defensive unit this Sunday.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

2 years agoThe Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with free-agent guard Dennis Schroder. The 29-year-old will sign a one-year deal with $2.6 million with the Lakers. He recently finished an impressive performance in the Eurobasket tournament. Despite losing in the tournament, Schroder remained one of the best performers. He averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 dimes and 3.3 boards in 64 contests with the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets last season. Schroder might have fantasy value in Los Angeles, but it depends on his role on the team.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania

2 years agoMiami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders remains an intriguing option for your fantasy lineups ahead of his matchup with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Sanders struggled with accuracy last season but was flawless in Week 1, connecting on all four of his kicks, including two from more than 40 yards out. Given the strong state of the Dolphins' offense, Sanders should be rostered in most leagues. As long as he continues to be accurate and the Miami offense keeps moving down the field, Sanders will have fantasy appeal every week.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has a favorable matchup against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Not only did the Ravens' secondary surrender 309 yards to the Jets last week, but Baltimore has lost Kyle Fuller (ACL) to injured reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Even though he is the No. 2 option behind Tyreek Hill, Waddle has proven that he can co-exist with the ex-Chiefs receiver. Waddle should continue to be started in all leagues, and he ranks as a mid-range WR2 in Week 2.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill looks to build on his strong season opener as the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. Notably, Baltimore lost Kyle Fuller (ACL) to injured reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Hill has a chance to go wild, and he falls into the mid-to-low WR1 tier as a result. Not only does he offer massive upside and should be started in all fantasy football leagues, but he could be in for a huge week and therefore has plenty of DFS appeal.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert faces off against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. He looks to build on his six touches and 32 scrimmage yards from the season opener. Even though the 30-year-old is the clear No. 2 back behind Chase Edmonds, he has an opportunity to carve out a role in the Miami offense. He should be viewed as a high-end RB5 over the remainder of the season, with his weekly ranking either higher or lower based on matchup. He's also a solid insurance option for fantasy managers invested in Edmonds' health. For this week, though, he should be left on the bench in most leagues.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa faces off against a Baltimore Ravens defense that lost cornerback Kyle Fuller (knee) to Injured Reserve and could be without Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (groin) this week. Although this matchup looks enticing on paper, Tagovailoa had a similarly intriguing matchup against the Patriots last week and could only muster 19.5 fantasy points (270 yards and one touchdown). He's going to support strong fantasy finishes from receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, but Tagovailoa himself is best left on your bench in single-QB leagues. He ranks as a mid-to-low QB2 in Week 2.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoMiami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds has an intriguing matchup on tap against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 2. The lead back in Miami, Edmonds is a talented runner and receiver, giving him plenty of intrigue in fantasy football, especially PPR leagues. It's worth noting that the Ravens allowed 13 receptions and 27.1 fantasy points to Jets running backs Michael Carter and Breece Hall last week, so it's easy to envision a scenario in which Edmonds finds similar success. Although the presence of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle eats into his touches, Edmonds should still be viewed as a high-end RB3 this week.--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller

2 years agoSeattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Haniger showed optimism about being ready to return for the start of their weekend series, but clearly he isn't quite ready yet. He is likely to return at some point this weekend barring a setback. Haniger has not played since last Sunday after suffering a back injury. The 31-year-old slugger was in a major funk in September, slashing .179/.250/.256 with no homers in 10 games. When he returns he could be of some use in medium/deep leagues, but he is certainly not a must start at this point.--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Ryan Divish

2 years agoDenver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee, hip) will not play in Week 2 against the Houston Texans as a maintenance precaution, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Hamler was unable to practice all week after failing to haul in his only target in the Week 1 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 23-year-old tore his ACL early last year and still is not 100 percent. He could eventually become a nice deep threat for quarterback Russell Wilson, but for now, he can be left to the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues. With Hamler inactive, Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will receive slight boosts. Running backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon III could be more involved in the passing game as well.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens

2 years agoPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (oblique) is backing off swinging after feeling stiffness in his oblique. Castellanos strained his oblique on September 2, and his progression hasn't gone as planned. He still has no date set for a possible return, and at this point it is fair to question if he will make any impact for fantasy managers the rest of the way. It has been a disaster of a season for the 2021 breakout star, and as soon as he was starting to come around he got injured. His .300/.333/.500 August slash line gives some sense of optimism for 2023 at least.--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Alex Coffey

2 years agoWashington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (shoulder) experienced pain in his shoulder while throwing on Wednesday and will be shut down for three to seven days. The top prospect has been sidelined since his debut start on August 26, and is unlikely to see the mound again in 2022. Although he got shelled in his only major league game, Cavalli had a good year in the minors, posting a 3.71 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 104:39 K:BB ratio for Triple-A Rochester. Cavalli could be a deep sleeper next season and is likely to start in the Nationals rotation.--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Andrew Golden

2 years agoSeattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III (groin) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will make his NFL debut in the Week 2 matchup against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. Walker missed the season-opening win over the Denver Broncos after having hernia surgery, but he'll be active this Sunday. The 21-year-old should have a key role in Seattle's backfield this year, but it's unlikely that he'll immediately take over the lead-back role from Rashaad Penny. Fantasy managers that have the oft-injured Penny rostered should most definitely look to add Walker off the waiver wire if he's available. Walker won't be a recommended fantasy play in his NFL debut.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle